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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

11

Notable Guests Check In At Hamilton Hotel

J J McMahon arrives from San Antonio and registers at the Hamilton. J H Kernan visits from Mexico and stays at the Hamilton Hotel. J L Watson from Houston and J T Sharp from Taft Texas also register there. Others include J Broman of Austin and A M Pride of Waco visiting, with Misses Gladys and Hazel Merriman leaving for a ranch outing near Webb Station. Rev C D Daniel arrives to promote the Baptist Mexican Mission school. Additional guests listed include Nash of Detroit, L N Goodrich of San Antonio, JL Cunningham of San Antonio, and several visitors from San Antonio, Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Tampico staying at or registered to the Hamilton.

Nash Detroit Hamilton J. J. McMahon San Antonio L. N. Goodrich JL. E. Cunningham C. D. Daniel Baptist Mexican Mission City Ross

Imperial Motor Transport Conference Opens in London

Delegates from Canada, Australia and other parts of the empire gather in London for the Imperial Motor Transport Conference. Prince Arthur of Connaught presides at a luncheon and opens the industrial motor vehicle exhibition at Olympia. Sessions begin Monday with discussions on urban road transport, fuel supply, imperial military motor transport, overseas manufacturers relations, and rural transport for agriculture.

London Canada Australia Empire Prince Arthur of Connaught Olympia

Local merchant touts Chamberlain remedy stock

Whitemound Wisconsin merchant W D Magli bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicine to supply customers but fell ill himself. He reports a single bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy proved worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.

W. D. Magli Whitemound Wis Chamberlain

Fort Wagner Anniversary Observed in Boston

The fiftieth anniversary of the Fort Wagner battle was celebrated in Boston with the New England Suffrage League and the National Independent Political League. Exercises were held at Faneuil Hall and the Boston Common memorial to Colonel Shaw, who led the first regiment of Black troops in the Union Army.

Boston Mass Fort Wagner New England Suffrage League National Independent Political League Faneuil Hall Boston Common Shaw

Labor World Notes Highlight Unions And Labor Wins

The Cigarmakers International Union has 50000 members and 50000 miners in the Pacific Northwest. The Amalgamated Association plans a Salt Lake City convention in September. The Erie Railroad raised wages for telegraph operators and station agents from $2 to $6 monthly. A Chicago movement seeks an $1 million hotel for working girls. Uruguay approves an eight hour day for government workers. Ohio enacts bi monthly pay by employers of five or more. Chicago workers push to oust lawmakers who opposed 54 hour and minimum wage for women. John Mitchell is not state labor commissioner. James M. Lynch is appointed. Chicago Peoria St Louis telegraphers reach 5–10% wage increase after months of talks.

Cigarmakers’ International Union Pacific Northwest Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Salt Lake City The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Erie Railroad Port Jervis N. Y International Association of Machinists Chicago Chamber of Deputies Montevideo Uruguay Ohio John Mitchell United Mine Workers Sulzer New York James M. Lynch International Typographical Union Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroad Fem de Laredo L. J Germany Switzerland Kansas Christ

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Wellness

An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary ills claiming kidney weakness as a cause. A Texan customer, D. Arnold of Pearsall, testifies to relief after trying various remedies. The ad lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents and urges recalling the Dean's name. Atlantic City hosts prominent labor leaders July 21 to discuss AFL convention plans and lobby disclosure issues.

D. Arnold Pearsall Tex Atlantic City American Federation of Labor Seattle Washington

Laredo Brewery plans face local opposition and defense

The Laredo Brewing Association defends its plan amid criticism from L. L. J. a progressive citizen of Laredo who argues beer fuels vice. The letter contest praises beer and cites doctors clergymen and European examples while contrasting with whiskey and other drugs. Laredo July 18 1913.

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Steubenville Plans Three Wars Celebration

Elaborate plans near completion for Steubenville Ohio three wars celebration to honor Morgan’s Confederate flag march through the city and mark its Civil War northernmost point. The event will merge Morgan's command commemoration with George Rogers Clark expedition and Baron Steuben’s explorations, with survivors and former foes joining. Prestigious East military organizations have been invited to attend.

Steubenville Gen. Morgan George Rogers Clark Baron Steuben

Fires in National Forests and Dry West Conditions

National forest fire losses remain small this summer with overall acreage burned at 30,798 across all forests, representing sixteen thousandths of one percent of total forest area. Arizona and New Mexico face continued dry conditions and lightning risks amid a system of field reports guiding forest service decisions.

Washington Forest Service Arizona New Mexico Coconino On Tire

Praise This Remedy For Consumption and Praise

Testimonial from St Marys Academy in O Neill Nebraska praises Eckmans Alterative for tuberculosis bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles. Sister Marie a nun reports recovery after seven years of illness and four years of teaching. Ad copy notes non habit forming formula and invites requests for evidence booklet from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia with local druggists carrying the product.

Eckman'sa St. Mary's Academy O'Neil Nebraska Columbus Chic Sister Marie Sisters of St. Francis Eckman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Fire Chiefs to Hold Big Convention in New York

New York City prepares for September hosting the forty first annual convention of the International Association of Fire Engineers. Chiefs from major U S and Canadian cities attend with delegates from London Paris Dublin Edinburgh Frankfort Melbourne Cape Town and Honolulu. A Grand Central Palace exhibit of modern firefighting apparatus and outdoor demonstrations are planned along with a history parade featuring old hand engines horse driven engines and motorized fire apparatus.

New York New York City International Association of Fire Engineers United States Canada London Parla Dublin Edinburgh Frankfort Melbourne Cape Town Honolulu Grand Central Palace

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Healthy Children

Ridding children of worms can end fretful temper and sleep disturbance. Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy lozenge, claims to expel worms regulate bowels and restore health. Mrs J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois endorses it, price 25 cents, available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis.

J. A. Brisbin Elgin Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St. Louis Reed Drug Co

Weather forecast from New Orleans bureau reported by The Times

The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans is transmitted daily by The Times through the Telephone Co. Tonight and Saturday are expected to be generally unfavorable with poor conditions.

United States Weather Bureau New Orleans The Telephone Co

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HALE Co. J. Kiger J. H. Kernan Mexico J. L. Watson Houston J. T. Sharp Taft Texas J. Broman Austin W. B. Hearn Robert Ennis A. M. Pride of Waco Gladys Hazel Merriman Mathews Ranch Webb Station Motor Transport Conference Pennsylvania Samull Richard Pat Heer Labor World Ber Nd. A. R Leonard Nelson Neys Dean Market Street John C. Buenz & Son Supply Co Chronicle Fidg Frank E. Seavill Farragut St F. Werner J. M. Daniel Co T. Z. West Moore Luna Park Petronilla Il. L. J the Times Enness Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Hall Vermont Bishop C Park Rhode Island P. J. Donohue Wheeling Rabbi Hirsch Laredo Brewing Association Lydia Pinkhams Ayer Hood Carter Parker Hostetter Warner Henry Watterson America Weather Forecast Local Weather Report Fort McIntosh Wlmi North Clear Bucklen J H. Polanco Delvalle Ady Moser's Lemp Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer of Quality Vioser’s Store Moser’s
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