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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1913
Page
3
The Daily reports the formation of a new commercial organization linked to the Board of Trade. It will include Laredo men under 35 as boosters ready to back local ventures. A meeting at Hamilton & Mann offices tomorrow evening invites young enterprise and wide awakening civic activity.
A destitute man sought medical aid from Associated Charities after injuring his hand in a camp fire and treating it with wet mud. the delay led to lockjaw. Mercy Hospital admitted him and the charity purchased serum worth 22.00, a lifesaving measure that now puts him on the road to recovery.
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee Wisconsin praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy for decades of use with her children and herself saying it relieves coughs colds and croup quickly. The medicine is described as pleasant and safe for young children and is sold by all dealers in advertisements.
Captain J. F. Preston, U. S. Army paymaster, arrived at Fort Mclntosh this afternoon and began paying off the soldiers. He will return north tonight.
A good remedy for a bad cough is Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It heals the lungs and quiets irritation. Price 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The rector and the Catechism Catholic Society express sincere thanks to all who donated gifts to bring joy to the children on New Year’s day.
J. 8S. Donahue of South Haven Michigan, Civil War captain and lighthouse keeper, credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and chills after years of ineffective remedies. He says the tonic improved his sight and keeps him feeling fine at seventy. Used for dyspepsia and liver and kidney troubles. Reed Drug Co. ad.
A concise note directs calling extension 43 for precise craftsmanship and attention to detail. The item emphasizes careful processing and reliable service. The instruction appears as a dialing cue within a work order context.
San Antonio visitors and locals travel and medical updates fill the day. Notables include A C Hamilton, H B Stevens, E F Wager returning from San Antonio and J J Dannelley heading to Dallas. Mrs Applewhite responds to a sister’s illness in Shreveport. Anita Mullally resumes college in San Antonio after holidays. Mr and Mrs Lameda Dias arrive from San Luis Potosi.
Republicans rally in Bismarck for the inauguration of Louis Danna and fellow state officers elected in November. Danna is a former North Dakota legislator and six year Republican state committee chair, serving in Congress since 1900. He succeeds Democrat John Burke, three terms as governor, now discussed for Wilson cabinet.
Washington January 9 President and Mrs Taft will host a White House reception and afternoon tea for delegates and ladies at the First Annual Convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States January 22. The three day meeting runs January 21 to 23 amid tariff hearings before the Ways and Means Committee. The convention includes discussions on a permanent Tariff Commission and shows the growing influence of United States business organizations. The first annual banquet will feature President Taft as principal speaker.
A Mobile theater fire caused $150 000 in damage and seriously injured Joseph Frda and nine other firefighters. The blaze broke out morning and destroyed the theater building in Mobile Alabama. An Associated Press dispatch notes the incident as a major conflagration with extensive damage and injuries.
A Dallas prison story reports John Robinson a Black inmate sentenced to death fought all entrants to his cell. Separate dispatches note a $240,007 care of Olaf A. T. Clancy from Le Sere, and a London report says Adrianople’s fall is imminent as Bulgarian plenipotentiaries report stalled peace talks.
Washington Jan 4 A New York banker George G Henry refused to name twenty four bank officers who profited in the California Petroleum Co syndicate. He was certified to be speaker of the house for contempt by the banking and currency committee. Speaker Clark will decide whether to certify to the district attorney for criminal prosecution.
Indianapolis January 9 Associated Press reports Governor Marshall urges progressive legislation to reform conditions without disturbing checks and balances. He notes last General Assembly moved to amend the state constitution. a lawsuit sought to block the 1912 ballot action and Indiana Supreme Court issued a permanent injunction while questioning the court's reach over constitutional processes. Marshall intends to seek U S Supreme Court review.
Phoenix event brings together West and Southwest cattle raisers under the American National Live Stock Association. The conference will address current conditions and future outlooks for stock raising and factors behind high meat prices, as called by the association in its official notice.
News from San Angelo and El Paso report creeks frozen enough for skating the first time in two years. The North sees frightful polar winds while other notes promise looming farm policy battles and public land use for raisers. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin injuries and cold sores amid a string of weather and agricultural items.
The seventh annual Texas Corn Growers Association show opens in Greenville with a record display from more counties than previous years. Daily corn grower sessions and lectures by agricultural experts will run throughout the week.
J. H. Sommerville of Mercer county stands as the lone Progressive in the Missouri House as Democrats hold control and convene the biennial session in a temporary chamber. Key bills include city home rule, changes to the state primary law, and direct election of U.S. senators.
Dr. R. Mussey, veterinarian of the United States Army, stationed at Fort McIntosh, departed last night for Fort Robinson, Nebraska, after receiving a wire order to report for duty. He does not know if his new station will be permanent or who will succeed him at McIntosh.
In London a suffragette, May Pillinghurst, described as crippled and unable to walk, was imprisoned after her involvement in a protest linked to the destruction of mail. She and others were sentenced to eight months for conspiring with the destruction of mail.
The government seeks a permanent injunction against the Eastern Lumber Packers Association, alleging a restraint of trade. The federal district court granted the petition today in New York, January. The action targets a suspected illegal combination among lumber dealers to restrict trade practices.
The British steamer Evelyn sank near Halifax Nova Scotia today with the crew numbering thirty three saved. The incident was reported from Halifax N S with no further details given.
Washington and Dallas items report a Senate committee hearing on sales of diseased beef to Crow Indians with Interior Department knowledge. In Dallas a corpse of an unknown man was found in the business district with indications of murder.
At a Washington reception at Mrs John Hays Hammond’s home Mrs Grover Cleveland made her first appearance in the capital society since leaving the White House fifteen years ago Miss Esther Cleveland shared honors with her mother among attending officials and residents of high standing.
Miss Mary Sames hosted a box party at Dreamland with friends attending three scenes from the opera Siegfried. Guests enjoyed refreshments at City Drug Co. parlors and a convivial evening followed the performance in the theater.
Two T9898 Oakland roadsters arrived this morning for Dr J. T. Halsell and Mr J. A. Ortiz. The cars come equipped with all molers agy pliances and conveniences and will be seen on our thoroughfares in a day or two.
The speaker urges total rejection of a Supreme Court ruling, defiance of its authority, and dispersal of its officers. He argues the issue should be settled by the people, not the court, and warns of dramatic civil action if denied.
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