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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
9
A Laredo World of Trade board meeting with full membership discussed urban upgrades including cement flooring for the city market, rodent control, and paving plans. A committee will attend tonight’s civic improvement and Boosters meeting at Dr Hiatt’s home to discuss funds and an improvement district. The group may seek a $100,000 bond issue from voters for paving and related projects.
City records list visitors to Laredo including R W Davis San Jose and J J Cremmins Chicago staying at the Hamilton Inn. The council met July 1 with budget bids, tax delinquencies, market master appointment, and a bond refunding proposal for 1883 1888 issues.
By order of the Webb County district court a sheriff sale is set for the first Tuesday in August 1913 in Laredo. The property, Lot 10 in Block 96 Western Division, is levied on for $444.52 plus costs in favor of M. T. Cogley against Ramon Arguindegui. Sale at the courthouse door for cash, description and dates given under authority of Sheriff Amadnor Sanchez.
A. C. Hamilton wins one ninth interest in lots 6 and 9 in block Western Division. The sale occurred at the courthouse yesterday afternoon to satisfy a 500 dollar judgment plus interest and costs. Hamilton bought the property for 60 dollars.
Timeline of notable events including Washington reaching Cambridge in 1775 to command the Continental Army. The Seventh Continental Congress met in 1787. 1800 British parliament backs union of Great Britain and Ireland. 1850 Peel dies. 1863 Gettysburg second day results. 1870 Illinois adopts new constitution. 1878 Senator Daniel Sturgeon born? wrong. 1881 Garfield shot. 1893 New York State Monument dedicated at Gettysburg. 1912 Wilson nominated for president on the 46th ballot in Baltimore.
Mrs William Orvis of Clare Michigan declares that Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her little girl from severe dysentery and calls it the best medicine in the world. For sale by all dealers.
An advertisement offers daily access to opportunities from THE TIMES at a price of 50 per month. The snippet promotes ongoing availability and implies a recurring subscription model for readers seeking regular chances.
The heaviest rain in years caused widespread disaster in Hunt County. Telegraph lines down, railroad tracks washed away, lowlands flooded and hundreds homeless. Greenville reports power outages and limited water in standpipes while lightning sparked fires. Relief committees are aiding victims.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew from the Democratic caucus after failing to attach a graduated tobacco tax to the tariff bill. The move follows a defeated effort to add the tax amendment to the legislation as reported by the Associated Press in Washington.
Over $98,000 worth of jewelry vanished last Friday during a fire emergency and recovered today in a valise at the Pernar venta railroad station. No arrests have been made. A repair clerk named William Beck died in the incident.
Miss Gladys Chandler Baker of Providence Rhode Island wed Mr. Felix Friedheim of Berlin in a ceremony here. The bride's mother Mrs. David Sherman Baker attended along with several relatives.
A stock operator's sensational tale is set beside a major forgery, drawing parallel between daring market moves and a large fraud. The narrative juxtaposes risk and deception, highlighting bold trades and questionable ethics in a crowded trading era.
London July 2 The Henley regatta opened with Canada fielding its best ever presence though no U S rowers entered. The Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto competes in the Grand Challenge Cup seeking a Canadian victory. Eveland Butler leads the Toronto eight in the Stewards' Cup while a Diamond Sculls entry features Eveland Butler along with top international scullers from the UK Canada Tasmania Germany Russia France Italy and Monaco compete this week.
El Paso July 2 reports a night battle ending with rebel forces dispersing 100 federal troops at Guadalupe, forty miles east of Juarez. Observers could not confirm casualty figures as the fighting ceased with the rebels claiming victory in the opening engagement.
Delegates from Florida Georgia and South Carolina typographical unions gathered in Apguata for organization of the Tri State Printers Association to unite the craft closer. Officers to be chosen tomorrow.
The international Welsh eisteddfod opened in Pittsburgh, drawing visitors from nearly every U S state and many Canadian provinces. Rev Evan Rees of Cardiff leads a Welsh delegation to help establish an American Bardic Gorsedd branch. Prizes for music and literature are larger than in past years.
A Times correction clarifies the Corpus to Laredo excursion schedule. Travelers leaving Corpus Friday night reach Laredo Saturday morning, while those departing Sunday afternoon will arrive around 11 PM Sunday, allowing a full Monday workday.
Sir Charles Tupper former Canadian premier turns ninety two in London surrounded by family. He has recently returned from a year with his son in Vancouver and may not travel to Canada again given his advanced age and years of public service.
A slight earthquake in Messina Italy on July 2 caused great alarm as residents fled to the fields. The tremor was accompanied by underground rumblings and widespread fear despite the minor quake.
Newport New Jersey July 2 The Progressive party gathers in Newport for a two day rail and conference with notable leaders including Senator Beveridge Pinchot and others slated to address naval policy and related reforms amid social events and public forums.
The new hour law goes into effect city and countywide with government work and common labor crews bound by the rule. Laredo city leads the implementation, applying restrictions to street gangs, sprinklers, and scavengers as part of the broad enforcement.
A special benefit event at Dreamland and Luna Park is set for Thursday night July 3rd to support associated charities. Children will sell tickets, urging a big crowd and generous help for the cause.
Rumors suggest the Decatur club could face charges for violating the Three-1 league salary rule. If the team exceeded the limit, players may be accused of taking money under false pretenses.
The Welsh societies of Chicago Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Utica Harrisburg Altoona Pittsburg Scranton Youngstown Philadelphia and other cities enter. The famous Perth Choir of Wales will also take part.
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