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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1913
Page
5
Local page notes Laredo's annual Washington Birthday celebration will be the most elaborate yet, amid a cold snap. It reports freezing temperatures, hydrant freezes, and ongoing city council business as well as imports from Mexico including calamine and mules.
A fire at 1320 Farragut Street was stopped by Mr and Mrs A Harris who, in adjoining rooms, acted quickly when a mantel cover ignited the flames. They pulled down burning clothing and aided by others, extinguishing the blaze before the fire department arrived. The mantel walls and door were charred, some clothing destroyed, but damage was limited by swift action.
A Brooklyn Michigan resident says five years ago he suffered the worst chronic constipation and Chamberlains Tablets cured him. The testimonial notes the remedy is for sale by all dealers as an advertisement.
A letter urges creating a publicity fund to advertise Northern papers and attract homeseekers to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The writer cites El Paso and Laredo rivalry, stresses ads over salary, and notes Minnesota and other states seeking southern locations.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised as unmatched for coughs and colds. Described as pleasant to take and containing no opium or narcotics. Claims it always cures and is sold by all dealers.
The Boston Poultry Show began in Mechanics' Building and runs through the week with more exhibits than any prior year. Entries include barnyard fowl, pigeons, pheasants, and rare waterfowl, with many prizes at stake from exhibitors across the United States and Canada. The event is paired with the Boston Cat Club show held in conjunction.
A string of visitors and residents movements includes Wo Yeager in Hebbronville and Walter Cline arriving from Reiser. Sam Lewin and Nat Sulzbacher of San Antonio are in town, with Brandi from Monteres passing through en route to San Antonio. Fred W. Truwit of San Antonio stays at the Hamilton hotel while E A furr returns to San Antonio college after holidays. Captain Kirby Walker rejoins Fort McIntosh to command Troop M, 14th Cavalry. Master Leopold Bruni returns to Ansti for college after holidays. Miss Sarah Tutweiler departs with Bresnan family from New Laredo to Dallas.
An advertisement features John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan claiming heartburn indigestion and liver complaint vanished after using Chamberlains Tablets. The message urges readers to try the remedy and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Associated Press reports Haskell, charged with kidnapping a sixteen year old girl from Waco, was arrested in Brownsville Texas. The sheriff and the girl's father have gone to Brownsville to assist in the case.
Washington January 7 R M Johnston was sworn as United States senator from Texas to succeed former Senator Joseph W Bailey in a ceremony in Washington. The event marks Johnston's official entry into the Senate and continuation of Texas representation in the chamber.
Associated Press report from Waco Texas on January 7 states brake man G H Simpson of the H and T C railway was killed when his foot slipped on ice and he fell in front of a switch line this morning.
Tyler Tex Jan 7 Fifteen thousand dollars damage to the stock of Powell Swann and Smyre gro Co merchandise stock at Swan just night by a fire believed started by burglars. Associated Press report.
Washington January 7 the Women’s National Democratic League chaired by honorary president Mrs Woodrow Wilson began its first annual convention in Washington DC with headquarters at the New Willard hotel sessions to continue through tomorrow and Thursday
Morris Minnesota January 7 a 16 year old Olaf Miristopherson one of the youngest prisoners on a first degree murder charge in Minnesota received a preliminary hearing. He allegedly confessed to shooting John Kling who had befriended him in December 18. The incident occurred in a fit of momentary anger and a spring term trial is expected.
Littin Rock Jan 7 The Arkansas convict system gains prominence after Governor Donaghey pardons 260 convicts as a protest against the lease system. The state legislature convened today and will also consider Governor-elect Robinsons proposal for a special one mill tax for educational institutions.
Newton Kas Jan 7 The Kansas Development Association opened its quarterly meeting with a large attendance. President E E B Frizzel presided. Speakers included H G James Independence, William Kennedy Arkansas City, Attorney General Dawson, and President Waters State Agricultural College.
Severe north winds roughen skin causing chapped hands and lips. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals, softens, and soothes, praised for cold sores, burns, boils, sores, ulcers, cuts, bruises, and piles. Only 25 cents at Reed Drug Co.
A severe Texas cold snap brings rare snow to major cities including Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio as utilities and railroads struggle with frozen water. Heat in many buildings is hampered by water shortages and switch engines fetch water for their boilers amid widespread closures.
Los Angeles reports citrus fruit losses estimated between ten and twenty million dollars as temperatures drop for the second night of a severe freeze. Growers face shattered hopes of salvaging fruit amid the cold snap.
El Paso January 7 records a low of four degrees above zero, the coldest night here in twenty eight years. Big Springs reports a temperature below zero.
Thousands of Greeks and Ruthenians joined in Christmas rites in the city, celebrated according to the Greek and Russian calendars. Services were held at St. Nicholas Cathedral on Seventh Street, with multilingual attendances and elite ceremonial observances.
The third annual corn show opens today at the Kentucky College, hosted by the Kentucky Corn Growers Association. The event runs three days with daily lectures by noted agriculturists and displays representing every county in the state.
Cedar Rapids January 2 members of the Modern Brotherhood of America met to plan a court fight against the increased assessment decided by the head lodge. They aim to follow the challenge path used to restrain the Modern Woodmen from raising rates in Iowa, seeking to block the rise this time as well.
Mr. 3. W. Edwards, chief of the mounted river guards, reports recent cattle imports from Mexico. W. A. Craig sent one car to San Antonio, Rafael Ramirez three cars to Fort Worth, Ignacio Benavides 98 head for pasturage, Bias Olivia 107 head crossed at San Ignacio last Saturday.
Cincinnati, Jan 7 Miss Evelyn Stewart of Jacksonville Fla was found unconscious in a sleeping car berth on the Big Four train from Chicago. She had been chloroformed and her arms bound behind her. Doctors say she may have taken the drug voluntarily. Forty six dollars in paper bills were found pinned to her hat. Main attendants say entry into her berth during the night would have been impossible.
The Department of Insurance and Banking in Austin Tex announces an increase in the bank guarantee fund to 708 374 dollars for the new year 1931. The net rise is 160 680 dollars.
Express Company officials investigate an alleged 800 diamond theft at Ringgold Texas. Associated Press report notes company inquiry and local authorities reviewing the robbery case with details following.
Mason City Iowa January 7 The annual convention of the National Cement Users Association opened here with delegates and visitors from many sections of the country. Proceedings will continue until Friday.
Jacksonville on January 7 reports a historic docket with sixteen defendants, including three women, set for trial in the circuit court during the week and through January. Most accused are African American, facing charges of first degree murder or manslaughter as the session opens.
Washington January 7 Hearings opened before the House Committee on Merchant Marine to investigate whether the carrying trade with southern neighbors is controlled by a steamship combine. The inquiry seeks details on rate agreements or alliances with railroads and began with examination of Bragzi an traffic at the initial session.
Providence with a Republican majority in both houses opens the annual session and moves to elect a U.S. senator to replace George P. Wetmore who declined another term. Judge LeBaron B. Colt of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is favored to win amid expected focus on labor and railroad measures.
An 1842 notice reports $100 per plate paid to Henry May at a New Orleans banquet. An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach disorders and related issues, claiming ease and safety for liver kidney and bowel troubles. Reed Drug Co sells them for 25 cents.
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