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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1913
Page
5
Tuesday's Daily notes a Civic and Beneficent Association benefit on Monday January 27 at the Electric Theater to raise funds for a local band for city plazas. The program includes tableaux, vocal solos, recitations and choruses with several unaired numbers, admission is 25 cents and the event aims to be a strong spring series starter.
Eugene Christen, parade committee chairman, told The Times that floats must not exceed fourteen feet in height to avoid contact with wires along the parade route. He urged organizers to trim tall structures to pass safely and prevent refusals from previous years.
The Rev Dr Joseph Krauskopf born January 21 1858 in Ostrowo Prussia came to America at fourteen. He worked in Fall River cotton mills then completed education at University of Cincinnati before Hebrew Union College. He led Keneseth Israel Philadelphia founded Jewish Publication Society and National Farm School and became president of the Conference of American Rabbis in 1904.
A collage of small notices about weather, theater seating, a Pullman party to the Isthmus, roofing and fixtures, a coming John Manville asphalt roofing shipment, mail routing quirks, Queen Qualities hosiery, Mexico imports, stock show cases, a judge appointment, Mrs. March Culmore program, Board of Trade meeting, autos for hire, Buick agent notes, a bond issue debate, and local business ads.
A long roster of visitors and travelers arrives or passes through the city including R B E Welhausen of Torrecillas, John Dillard, R W Davis of Darwin, Mrs A Goodman guest of the Mosers, Oscar Perrin on business, T G Searle of Madera from San Antonio, F A Sommerfeld en route to San Antonio, and others moving toward destinations such as Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago and Saltillo with accompanying notes on schooling and residences.
An important meeting of the Laredo Board of Trade is held this afternoon at the organization's room. The key item is selecting a board of directors for the coming year, with some long-serving directors reportedly declining re election to allow others to take on leadership. Other noteworthy matters are anticipated.
President elect Wilson will remain governor of New Jersey until March 3 before heading to Washington. He will travel in public, not a private car, and may be joined by Mrs. Wilson and their daughters if a Washington welcome occurs. He noted his family would not endure the long handshaking line.
A quiet wedding took place Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the Episcopal rectory in Laredo. Rev. M. BK Carver united Carl H. Vick and Esther N. Palmer of Monterey in marriage with Maury Matson and Mrs. M. Carver as witnesses. The groom, formerly with a Monterey plumbing firm, recently moved to Monterey, and the bride is a popular Monterey young woman. The couple arrived in Laredo on the morning train and left on the afternoon train.
The funeral for the late Rufus Gilmore was held yesterday at 4 20 from his Matamoros street residence. The obsequies were conducted by Rev B W Allen of the Methodist church, with interment in the Gold Fellows plot in the city cemetery. A large company of mourners attended, and floral tributes reflected the esteem in which he was held. the Odd Fellows lodge attended in a body.
Battle Creek Michigan resident John R. Barker reports relief from heart burn indigestion and liver complaint after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. He claims his trouble was permanently cured and advises others to try the remedy, noting it is sold by all dealers.
Helena January 21 The Montana State Association of Assessors opened its annual gathering with a well attended meeting The convention will stay in session through Thursday Many important matters concerning tax assessment upon property will be discussed The main aim is to achieve equitable and uniform assessments across all counties in the state
A fragment indicates a request to bring items to The Times office to convert into money, offering three cents per pound for clean soft rags. The incomplete ad hints at a local sale or solicitation related to rag collection.
An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy for consumption and related lung diseases. It includes a sworn affidavit from Edna Finzer in Rochester, noting dramatic weight gain and recovery after June 1907, and claims the product benefits bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles with no poisons or habit forming drugs. It urges readers to request a recovery booklet from Rekman Laboratory, Philadelphia, and to buy the product from leading druggists.
Mrs March Culmore presented the morality play Everywoman at the YMCA hall to a large appreciative audience. The performer handled the demanding roles with charm and clarity, delivering both tense dramatic passages and lighter moments. The Houston Chronicle notes her successful Texas readings and strong reception.
One sure way for women to have beautiful hair is intelligent care using Newbro's Herpicide. It claims to kill the dandruff germ, eradicate dandruff, prevent hair loss, and promote growth with a clean scalp. Sample and booklet offered for 10 cents by The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
J J Culberson of Paris Texas for the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association warned the committee against Oriental labor during the tariff hearing in Washington on January 21 He advocated sea beans on the free list used to manufacture lard and voiced concerns over Chinese labor.
Austin Texas January 21 In the senate this morning a lovely silver vase was presented to retiring Lieutenant Governor Davidson by the entire Senate honoring its former presiding officer The Santa Fe consolidation bill was introduced and a bond commissioner bill to manage all city county and district bonds was proposed In the House operations slowed for the governor's inauguration Dwight L Lewelyn of Dallas urged no inauguration balls on religious grounds discussion ended abruptly The House approved a 10000 appropriation to file state records and prevent decay
Oscar B Colquitt inaugurated for a second term as Texas governor today, after reelection last November, with other state officials also taking oaths during the customary ceremonies in Austin. Visitors from across the state attended the event.
A Brooklyn Michigan resident F. Fish testifies that a five year chronic constipation case was cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad states the product is for sale by all dealers.
Altoona Pennsylvania city employees have secured an eight hour workday and a semi monthly pay period. The change, approved by the city, will affect all departments and begins in the next payroll cycle.
City Tax Collector D C de Lachica warns all taxpayers that city taxes including poll taxes must be paid on or before January 31. The office at City Hall opens 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 5 pm to receive payments. Times Want Ads Money Makers.
Washington officials weigh sending a warship to Vera Cruz as reports warn of grave dangers to American interests. Despatches say bandit attacks, pillage, and foreign insecurity threaten foreigners as the Madero government falters. In Colima a violent volcanic eruption forces evacuations and raises fears of further danger.
Miss Helen Gould, third child of the late financier and Finley J. Shepard, will wed tomorrow at Lyndhurst in a simple ceremony. A small invited party will travel from New York, with Mrs. Russell Sage and several clergymen and educators among guests. An orchestra of forty will perform. the guest list is about fifty to sixty, including relatives and intimate friends.
At the annual session in Neataine Tennessee officials urged drastic measures to reduce state fire losses. Despite three years of improvement the fire toll remains alarming, prompting calls for stricter penalties for incendiaries and stronger safeguards statewide.
An 1842 New Orleans banquet paid $100 per plate to Henry Clay, described as costly for those with stomach trouble. The ad promotes Dr. King s New Life Pills as a safe easy remedy for indigestion and liver, kidney, and bowel disorders, priced at 25 cents at Reed Drug Co.
Austin Jan 21 Governor Oscar B Colquitt was inaugurated at 12 20 pm today and pledged to govern the state for the next two years unafraid of any man and not dictated to by any set of men He said he would meet legislators halfway on proposals and praised political peace while predicting upbuilding of educational institutions He named Lieutenant Governor Will H Mayes also taking office.
In Memphis Texas on January 1 Henry Bowman described the crying of the Sneed children at his home at Christmas 1811 before Mrs Sneed was found. Judge ruled the testimony admissible over Senator Ovel’s objection that it was sentimental and foreign.
Jefferson City Missouri January 21. Representative Stark introduces a measure to banish lobbyists by requiring brown suits red hats and green cravats under the claim of legality by the attorney general The aim is to make lobbyists ridiculous and deter influence at the legislature.
Springfield Illinois January 21 The Illinois State Dairy Association convened in Springfield for a three day session discussing sanitation tuberculin tests breeding feeding and care of dairy cattle and various milk production systems Tomorrow afternoon the Illinois Butter Manufacturers Improvement Association will join in a joint session with the dairymen
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for sunburns rough skin sore chapped lips and burns. It claims to soften the sun damaged skin and relieve cold sores cuts bruises piles and other minor injuries. Sold for 15 cents at Reed Drug Co.
The San Francisco Typographical Union reports a membership exceeding one thousand, signaling strong local union participation and continued worker organization in the printing trades.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims superiority for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take and contains no opium or other addictive ingredient. The ad states it always cures and is sold by all dealers.
The American Federation of Musicians now lists 622 local unions with twenty five in Canada. Membership climbs to eighty thousand as the union expands across regions.
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