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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
2
Friday's Daily recalls Independence Day as 1776 anniversary enduring beyond American shores. It urges Americans to reread the Declaration of Independence and honor patriots whose words and resolve founded a free and independent nation without relying on displays or pomp.
A Denison gathering blasted mail order houses for advertising tricks and large monthly outlays. The speaker argued local merchants must compete on quality and convenience and criticized ad spending by mail order firms as driving customers from town. The piece also notes press and civic happenings including new papers, a lobbyist bill, a New York governor suit, a funeral, and a final settlement notice.
The Laredo district reports record customs revenue for the year ending June 20 1915. Imports total about 2 268 776 dollars and exports 10 415 680 dollars with duties boosted by a cattle trade surge and a railroad interruption. In July alone 11 000 cattle crossed the river, yielding about 14 000 dollars in duties.
Local readers are invited to a Glorious Fourth display at Luna Park featuring the Bloomer Girls baseball team and a star roster from the Oster team. Government offices close for patriotism events as crowds gather, while plans for a Declaration of Independence and Extermination Campaign circulate.
The article recalls the Declaration’s banner and the Star Spangled Banner, praising the flag and liberty while noting Laredo marks the day quietly with offices closed and residents traveling to Corpus Christi or elsewhere to celebrate the Glorious Fourth.
Reported amid Macedonia fighting, Greek troops panicked and many leapt into a river leading to drownings. Telegraphed confirmation from Constantine notes fatalities among Greek citizens who refused to sign a petition for continued occupation by Bulgarian forces.
A New Zealand player defeated American champion McLaughlin to seize the national tennis championship title, marking a notable upset and crowing a new champion in the final match.
Across Gettysburg Pennsylvania on July 4 1919 President Wilson spoke to thousands of veterans and mourners noting sixty five years since the battle and urging vision calm balance of justice and sacrifice while floods damaged crops and livestock near Mechinnes Tex and other towns.
A child was killed when struck by a car in a chaotic incident described as a wild scene. Witnesses say a passerby attempted to intervene and was attacked by a mother figure nearby. Officials are reviewing the events surrounding the death.
A chaotic scene in Pittsburg Pennsylvania as a young driver loses control of a car, plowing into a crowd of children. One child killed and twelve injured as bystanders try to help and police secure the area. The crowd protested and anger flared as onlookers blamed warnings about the dangers of reckless driving.
Thousands of soldiers parade at Fort Erie as Niagara racing meets begin amid a riot scare. An American flag incident sparks tension with locals. Col. Mitchell commands a regiment in Buffalo with Canadian allies observers watching the opening of a Niagara Racing Association meet featuring a $3500 Italian Derby for yearlings and up.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports that the Senate Finance Committee and other officials discuss tariffs and labor during a July 4 holiday. The piece notes many Americans leave the country for a holiday while the Senate considers economic measures.
Charlotte Michigan residents Ir and Mrs Joseph Smith celebrate seventy years of marriage with many descendants and friends gathered. The couple, aged 9 and 92, have lived in the area since childhood and marked the milestone in the local community.
A devastating blaze in Astradamov village in Russia on July 4 destroys the settlement and leaves about 150 people dead by fire. Early reports from St. Petersburg describe a rapid village-wide collapse with no immediate containment.
London July 4 Walter Hines Page the new United States ambassador to the Court of St James held his first public reception in celebration of Independence Day. Thousands of Americans visiting London joined in a hearty holiday. Private entertainments followed at town residences and hotels with American flags prominent.
Hundreds from Sandusky Cleveland and other cities visit Put-in-Bay for Fourth of July celebrations and Perry’s victory centennial. The day features naval militia ships from Great Lakes states and the cornerstone laying for a Perry memorial near the battle site where officers and sailors fell.
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