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Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1913

Page

9

Accidental gun discharge verdict clears two men in Villareal death

Coroner Justin Foster ruled the death of Santana Villareal an accident caused by a loaded gun on a wagon bed as it jolted on a rough road. GH Cartsmann and Sylvestro Hernandez were released after evidence showed no blame and the tragedy resulted from unavoidable mischance. The hearing also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsements for children.

Santana Villareal Billings Place Tne Villareal Villarenl

Fragmented historical notes and price changes in 18th century times

A garbled OCR compilation lists items from 18th century history including Generals Anthony Wayne and Muhlenberg with birth and death details, the Quakers emancipation, Treaty of Presburg references, the North Carolina governor Edward Dudley, and a new state capitol in Lansing. It also mentions two cent postage, Canadian and Australian events, and then shifts to a local January notice about medical services and rising office visit charges with schedule changes and fees for house calls.

Anthony Wayne Chester County Muhlenberg National House of Representatives Trappe Lancaster Philadelphia Presburg Austria Venice Orleans Edward Dudley North Carolina Lansing Canada Sey Commonwealth of Australia Syd Adda Lynn

Bulgarian minister walks out as peace talks pause

In London on January 1 the Bulgarian minister to London Michael Madjaroff left the Malkan peace conference declaring the Allies would resume and protest against Turkish dilatory tactics. A temporary recess followed while authorities were notified. City health officer W MacGregor has resigned. Dr O J Cook was appointed by Mayor McComb to assume duties.

Associated Press London Malkan Michael Mad Jaroff British Foreign Office Madarom Wotion W. MacGregor McComb O. J. Cook Drs. Cook & Cook Charlie

Good Roads Meet Advocates Webb County Highway Plan

Webb County residents heard a pointed call for improved highways at an Elks Hall gathering led by Sam Mackin. Federal official George D. Marshall outlined plans tied to the Meridian Road and urged bonds for road funding while local leaders promoted a tourism and economic boost through better roads linking Laredo with San Antonio and beyond.

Webb County Elks Hall Laredo George D. Marshall Public Federal Department of Agriculture Bexar County D. E. Corp Secret League San Antonio Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Laredo Colp San Antonio la Salle County Webb Ihe Tellas Houston Galveston Texas Wichita Falls Fort Worth Waco Temple Cal Laredo Wend County Webh Marshall South Dakota Meridian Road Showla Webb Anmst Upexer County Highway League Ood Metaannanist M. P. Cullinan Frank B. Seavill George R. Page Barthelow J.D. Randolph Christen Ax ‘Ible Randolph Waid de Cullinan Dent Mackin Cullinan Adolph Dews le J Chetaten Tom A Agricultural Department Sa Antonio Mexico International Bridge Nortd Tal Mall Mie Corp Colp'a Mar ‘Apeecio

Personal notices from city visit and travel wide range

Mr A C Clemen was in the city from Webb. Mrs PH Lusk and wife returned from Monterey where they visited Mrs Jackson. Mr H C Stevens and family arrived from San Antonio en route home. W F Paton and daughter of the National Railways passed en route to Mexico. Lieut B C Musey returned from two month leave in Columbus. Miss Stella Punkbrey guest of Tayor relatives after time in Barredo. Sam J Jords arrived from Corpus Christi to pursue appointment as collector of Oman. W Fish National Railways of Mexico leaves today for Mexico City. Minton Fish and family with Mrs Evan McParland and Mr Fawin Behrineer spent holidays in Laredo. Passengers from Mesivos include Sanborn to New York and Thompson to San Antonio among others.

A. C. Clemen Webb PH. Lusknd Monterey W. F. Paton National Railways Mexico B.C. Musey Fourteenth Civalry Mclntosh Columbus Stella Punkbrey Tayor Baaredo Mis Sam J. Jords Corps Christi Oman W. Fish National Raileays of Mexico City Havin Minton Fish Evan McParland Fawin Bebtineer Laredon Geors Teuthinger Corpus Christ Sanborn New York Inano AW Thompson San Antonio Joseph Kas Chicago FE Matley Wort W. A. van Patten Coltmins Ohio Mesivo

Pure Food Ban On Copper Containing Foods

The department of agriculture enforces a pure food order prohibiting foods containing copper and other copper compounds. Some vegetables and green figs with copper salts face prohibition as the order takes effect.

Department of Agriculture Tururn

Parcels Post Technology Use Sparks Nationwide Interest

Reports show parcels traffic widely in use across the country. Facilities for handling it taxed to capacity as crowds become familiar with the system. Observers note aging blocks and humor in reports about postage stamps amid the parcels post era.

Associated Washington Parke Post

Severe earthquake shocks shake Spartanburg reports no damage

Associated Press dispatch from Spartanburg says a strong quake hit this afternoon with many people fleeing into the streets, no damage reported. A separate San Angelo item notes a drunken man fatally injuring two residents in the Tenderlily area, police seeking suspect.

Associated Presa Spartanburg

Soldiers to be surrendered in murder case dance hall

Austin May 1 With the withdrawal of Gow Colquitt requests to compel the Dicer at Tom Carl to deliver soldiers for transfer to Kinney county authorities in the shooting of Mex Jeans or Colquitt, military authorities will comply and surrender the men to civil authorities for trial.

Prom Austin Tex Altha Simonneee Gow Colquitt United States Supreme Court Tom Carl Ale Kinney County Name Jeans Colquitt Bas Beam

Telephone lineman dies after fall from pole in Brenham

Brenham Tex Jan 1 Edward Rates a telephone lineman died last night after falling from a thirty foot pole and being impaled on a fence The Associated Press reports the accident occurred while he worked on lines and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene or nearby hospital authorities said the incident highlights dangers faced by linemen on rural lines and promptly prompted a safety inquiry

Hae Associated Press Brenham, Tex Edward Rates

New Year Celebrations In Berlin Attendances At Court

New Year’s Eve and New Year festivities sweep Berlin with crowded cafes and festive streets. The emperor attends church services and presides at the reval court in Potsdam, meeting ambassadors and top officials in ceremonial duties.

Norlin Erin Forward Potsdam Isi

Prisoners Arrive at Penitentiary as New Year Opens

Thirty three labor union officials arrived at the Penitentiary in Indianapolis at 7:15 AM and were enrolled as convicts in penitentiary clothes. The guard escorted procession and crowds met trains at stations as the New Year began. F J Higgins, former Iron Workers organizer, grew faint on the trip and received medical care. Charles Beam, once on the iron workers executive committee, wept as a photograph of iris fell from his pocket during a search.

Associated Press Leavenworth, Kan Indianapolis Penitentiary Ryan FJ. Higgins New England Iron Workers Union Charles Beam Beum Iron Workers’ Executive Committee

Lyon Appointee Removed in Beaumont Division

United States Marshal Baertofay removed C. W Baughn, a Lyon appointee in charge of the Beaumont division, and appointed Clarence 1. But to succeed him, Paris Texas report notes the replacement unclear.

Lyon United States Associated Press Paris Tex Baertofay C. W Baughn Beaumont Clarence

Nine Entombed Miners Rescue Efforts Maimed by Rising Water

Nine miners are trapped in the Katt Lehigh Coal colliery at Tamaqua Pennsylvania after water flooded the mine yesterday. Rescuers work on pipes and walls to reach them before rising water drowns the trapped men.

Prem Tamaqua Katt Lehigh Coal Company

Gov Sulzer Inaugurated in New York State Assembly

Albany January 1 Governor Sulzer was sworn in as New York's governor at noon. He declined military display and held a simple ceremony in the assembly chamber. The oath marked the start of his term with visitors from across the state in attendance. The legislature adjourned after the ceremony and prepared to organize.

Albany N.Y Willam Sulzer New York Sulzer Legisl Ture

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