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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

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Felix Diaz Denies Rumors Of Press Embassies To Japan

In Laredo and Mexico City July 18 telegrams express Diaz denial of rumors that he was appointed special ambassador to Japan. Diaz says unfounded stories threaten his political future, while a separate note from Cara christi defends his mission as gratitude for Japan’s embassy to Mexico’s centenary. Destitution among Sabinas refugees reported by Associated Press. search for Ben Griffin relatives continues as efforts fail.

Felix Diaz Japan C. F. Z. Carachristi Mexico City Laredo Texas el Paso Ben Griffin Colonia Chuliupa Tex

Heavy early voting in Houston and Corpus Christi on amendment

Dallas, Texas, July 19 reports indicate light overall turnout on the constitutional amendment with Houston expected to produce one of the heaviest votes on amendments and Corpus Christi also reporting a heavy poll while other large cities showed light participation.

Dallas Texas Houston Corpus Christi

Jealous wife kills cabaret singer in Fort Worth hotel

In Fort Worth Texas J A Dunlap a 38 year old cabaret singer was slain at 10 am by his wife who shot him twice after faulting over alleged infidelity. She then drank poison but survived and awaits in county jail while denying intent.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas J. A. Dunlap

Duluth Wins Rate Fight at Interstate Commerce Commission

Washington July 1. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that part of Duluth Minnesota freight rate complaints against Minneapolis and St Paul merits relief. The decision notes Duluth’s advantageous rail position at the head of the Great Lakes, but no complete remedy is promised. Washington July 19. No relief forecast for southern heat, with conditions worst east of the Mississippi River. Kingsville Texas July 19. Judge George A. Bell, noted attorney and former legislator, dies of heart failure at age years.

Washington Duluth Minn Minneapolis St. Paul Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi River Associated Press Kingsville Tex George A. Bell Texas

United States Wins Davis Cup Final Match

The United States defeated Canada in doubles at Wimbledon to win the international matches for the world championship and the Dwight Davis Cup. The U S team advances to face England for the title and cup.

Wimbledon Eng United States England

Col lier Named Commissioner of Insurance and Banking

W. W. Collier of San Antonio, vice president of the State Bank and Trust Company, is appointed to succeed B. L. Gill as commissioner of banking and insurance in Austin Texas on July 19.

Associated Press Austin Texas W. W. Collier San Antonio State Bank and Trust Company Insurance B. L. Gill

Rioters Wrecked I W W Property In Seattle Riot

Seattle July 19 sailors rioted causing about six thousand dollars damage to Industrial Workers of the World and Socialist property. Fleet officers were at a dance, crowd destroyed the Salvation Army meeting room by mistake before recognizing it.

Salvation Army

Plan to Finance Waterworks Firm in Chicago Rescue

Local financiers plan to aid the American Waterworks Company, with plants in about one hundred cities, after it was placed in receivership by Pittsburgh bank failures. The move aims to rescue the troubled waterworks firm, as Chicago leaders gather to chart a funding strategy.

Chicago American Waterworks Company Pittsburgh

Georgia Bank Fails After Shortage Found by Examiners

Washington July 19 National Bank Examiners discovered a large shortage in funds at the First National Bank of Lafayette Georgia causing its failure today. The bank collapsed amid the financial shortfall and the incident prompted immediate regulatory action and concerns about depositor protection. Local authorities induced emergency steps to preserve assets and safeguard customer interests.

National Bank National Bank of Lafayette National Bank Examiners

Publishers Indicted Over Indecent Newspaper Photos

Executive officers of four Denver newspapers were indicted for printing alleged indecent pictures including September Morn and Bathing Girls. Arrests followed in Denver, Colorado, on July 19.

Denver Associated Press Colo

Narragansett Polo Championship Draw At Point Judith Club

Polo enthusiasts gather for four cup events at the Point Judith Polo Club with four weeks of play starting next Monday. The tournament will include a strong international field with Roger de Cabral Jacques Bertin and Comte Louis Rene de Gramont from France plus entries from Canada California Kansas City Chicago Cleveland and several U S clubs.

Narragansett Pier R. L Point Judith The Polo Association Europe Roger de Cabral Jacques Bertin Comte Louis Rene de Gramont France Canada California Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Army New York Pennsylvania Southern New England

Ten Years Since Pope Leo Died Observed in Rome

Rome marked ten years since Pope Leo XIII died at ninety three with a solemn mass at St. Peters. Attending were the Pope, Sacred College members, Vatican officials, and invited guests.

Leo Rome Leo XIII St. Peters The Sacred College Vatican

Evelyn Thaw Sails for New York to Begin Vaudeville

Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw sails for New York aboard the Minne tonka from London. Two weeks hence she will debut in American vaudeville at a New York roof garden with Jack Clifford performing a dancing specialty. The act matches a successful London Hippodrome routine.

London Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw New York Minnetonka Jack Clifford America London Hippodrome

Capital Stock Paid In Surplus Fund

Capital stock paid in and surplus fund appear as financial items in the record. The terse listing shows amounts likely representing paid in capital and balance sheet surplus. No narrative context is provided to expand on significance or dates.

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