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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
5
Dispatches describe disrupted lines and rebel activity near the Mexico border. Reports claim wires cut between Nuevo Laredo and La Járta while others mention clashes between La Rita and Nuevo Laredo with trains damaged. Estimates vary on rebel presence across Colombia Hidatco and Tit fi Hon, with limited verifiable details.
Texas-Mexican division plans two excursion trains to Corpus Christi on Thursday July 3. One leaves at 10:00 AM with arrival around 2:00 PM. the second departs later and reaches at 8:20 PM. Return options include Friday or Sunday departures with a round trip fare of 2.00. Nuevo Laredo residents expected to join. Laredo ball team to host Corpus Christi game Thursday morning.
The American Railroad Employes and Investors' Association, formed five years ago to curb hostile legislation and improve railroading relations, closed its offices in Chicago. Officials say the task was hopeless as more stringent laws passed and rail unions grew more radical. Morrissey, former head, joins Turbine road as assistant to the vice president after leading the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
A brief notice advertises daily access to THE TIMES with a monthly pricing offer. It promises opportunities and steady usage for readers seeking regular newspaper consumption.
A New York led expedition under Donald MacMillan plans to depart from the New York Navy Yard heading to polar regions southwest of Axel He Island and north of Peary Land. The team includes a navigator, surveyor, wireless operator, engineer, geologist, botanist, and zoologist. They will establish a base on Plaster Way near Bache Peninsula and use a wireless station to communicate with civilization.
C. D. Washington reports the parcel post service begins operation with rules identical to express firms. Senders may prepay postage and collect charges from recipients up to 100 dollars, with 10 cent collection fee. Contents insured to value. Also includes ad copy on stomach remedies.
Local residents and visitors described in a stream of brief notices include Asher Smith visiting the city from Meiscon and stopping at the Hamilton, Driscoe of Dilley registering at the Ross Hotel, Winters of Avetin arriving from San Antonio, and Julio Fernandes registering from Chicago. Also noted are Belle Westbrook returning from San Marcos, Mrs Jackson and Mrs Laitk leaving for a month’s visit to Compan Christ, and more arrivals from Parle Pans and North Texas.
Rebel tensions rise as General Juan Esteban and 400 troops move toward Juarez from Agua Ton to aid Villa. Mrs Frizzell, a teacher, joins the effort along with Jennie Keller in Laredo. Durango women describe rebel occupation and abuses in a house they fled to in Durango. Soldiers pillage and burn through Juarez business districts.
The Indiana Automobile Manufacturers Association began what may be the most successful and longest automobile tour in America. Starting from Indianapolis, the route lists San Francisco and Los Angeles as goals, with upwards of many cars from leading American makers taking part. The event promises extensive participation and publicity.
A Whitemound Wisconsin merchant named A Good Inv WD Magic bought Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he became ill and states one small bottle of Chamberlains Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
Reports from Berlin indicate Greece planned to start military action against Bulgaria without a formal declaration. The Foreign Minister informed the Athens correspondent that Greece would launch a general attack on Greek and Servian positions along a 140 mile front in Macedon.
Washington DC July 11 the Jones Works act enforces strict penalties for drunkenness in public places. A misdemeanor charge carries a fine of at least 10 dollars or 5 to 30 days imprisonment. Public trial and a rush for the water wagon are anticipated as the law takes effect.
In Houston on July 1 the state’s oil ouster and penalty case resumes as Magnolia Petroleum’s JQ Tabor testifies that Magnolia raided the Pierce Fordyce Oil Association by luring away its top men. He cites thirty three defections and notes Magnolia sold no oil in New Mexico while Standard Oil operated there.
In Washington the Jones Work excise law, the most drastic liquor measure enacted, went into effect today in the District of Columbia. It bans liquor sales before 7 am and after 1 am, prompting saloonkeeper Frank Ken to take his own life as he believed the law would ruin his business.
Observance of Dominion Day marks a broad celebration in Canada with government offices closed and large public events. Athletic and sporting contests are highlighted as leading features of the day. In New Jersey counts report many pension applications under the new state law, granting widows payments per child under 16. A sheriff's sale in Laredo satisfied a district court judgment, with a 60.58 acre tract bought for 1000 dollars, described as thriving oat production land.
Associated Press reports from Washington claim Samuel Gompers confirms a long effort to bribe labor leaders to influence elections and legislation. He cites Martin Mulhall and notes an exchange involving a fake confession to force labor leaders into compliance.
Thousands of veterans slept on the ground without blankets at the Gettysburg reunion in Pennsylvania, five thousand more than expected. The centennial event marked the formal day, with Secretary of War Lindy M. Garrigan delivering the address as crowds applauded.
The ninth annual Dominion amateur championship begins at the Toronto Golf Club. Finals are set for Saturday with the winner receiving the association gold medal and the Earl Grey championship trophy kept by the winner's club for the year.
The American Institute of Instruction begins its eighty second convention in Bethlehem New Hampshire with attendance by prominent New England educators. Governor Felker delivers welcome and Charles Z Whitcomb gives the presidential address. Yale’s B H Sneath discusses Moral Training in Public Schools. Sessions run through Friday evening. An item notes Andres Bertani and family arriving in New York en route to France aboard the Oceanic.
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