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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
5
Chon Bautista has halted trips to Zapata County due to severely damaged roads after recent rains. He notes ox carts struggle through, and warns that without road repairs traffic to the area will stop. The item appears amid a crowded local notices page with theater ads and business updates.
A July 12 meeting of Ladies Civic Heights Club Board of Trade and Young Men’s Progressive League adopted a resolution urging The Times to publish their public petition to the Mayor and City Council. The petition asks immediate steps to improve the Market House and surroundings, reserve net revenues for maintenance, sanitation, and inspection, and authorize permanent improvements with funding via market warrants if needed.
The Associated Charities of Laredo held a meeting at the Presbyterian church to report finances and push for higher income to broaden efforts. They aim to prevent sickness, help families become self sufficient, and consider a free clinic as funds allow. A public meeting is planned in October for discussion and community input. Members urge donors to contact the secretary to discuss families needing aid and to consider opening a free clinic. The group emphasizes serving the city over any individual or party.
The United States faces pressure from European powers over Mexican turmoil. Diplomats in Washington have pressed Secretary Bryan, asking what Washington intends to do about the chaotic situation in Mexico as foreign citizens fear losses. Officials suggest an imminent official statement to reassure European nationals.
Associated Press report from Washington states Martin Mulhall the lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers identified a July 1907 letter to the late Vice President Sherman signaling support to boost Watson’s renomination. Crockett corroborated Mulhall while Mulhall described era secrecy with number tagging in the NAM and accused the group of creating the tariff commission.
Associated Press reports Senator Thomas of Colorado defended the tariff bill and stated that the 1893 panic was caused not by the Wilson tariff but by a conspiracy of Cleveland and New York banks to force repeal of the Sherman Silver Act.
Speaker Terrell stated that the appropriation bill should be ready for submission to the legislature on the first day of the upcoming special session in Austin Texas.
London July 15 A decree of divorce was granted to Lady Cornwallis West formerly Lady Churchill daughter of Leonard Jerome of New York. Statutory desertion and misconduct by the husband were the grounds for the separation.
Kalispell Montana July 15 attendees from across the state gather for the Montana Good Roads congress with strong automobile participation. President Joseph A Edge gives the annual address as the convention reviews road legislation and building systems. The gathering continues tomorrow.
A 20 member British parliament delegation visits Canada en route to Australia as part of an Empire Parliamentary Association tour. They will tour major Canadian cities before Vancouver, spend a month in Australia, and return to England by mid November. Notables include Lord Castle Maine Lord Sheffield Viscount Hill Sir Stephen Collins and Rt Hon Stuart Worthley.
Munich reports the eighty two year old Ludwig of Bavaria begins evidence in a divorce case from his dancer wife. Rumor cites a potential third marriage to a youthful prima donna of the Munich Opera. The duke's first wife was actress Mendel who died in 1890. He later wed Antonio Von Bartoli, the dancer, now seeking a divorce.
Bessie Clayton has been engaged for a leading part in The Passing Show of 1918. The engagement signals her prominent status in the upcoming revue and reflects the era's musical theater offerings.
In Delvalle Texas J H Polanco recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds noting it saved his daughter's cut foot. Described as the world’s best salve and sold for 25 cents with Reed Drug Co endorsement.
Mineral Wells Texas July 16 members of the Texas Commercial Executives Association opened their eighth annual institute with an address by President D F Johnson of Brownwood. After a recess they reassembled to study publicity attracting immigrants and capital, and plan sessions through Friday on good roads agricultural development and the efficiency of commercial clubs and trade organizations.
Mrs Hal W Greer, president of the Texas Division U D C, calls all members and eligible persons to attend regarding forming or reorganizing the chapter. She has applications for new members and seeks the number of membership certificates to order. Adv. notice dated 7 15 31.
Washington reports that U S corporations earned 3 304 000 000 in 1912, the highest ever since the corporation tax law. Of that total 3 304 009 000 was net earnings. Texas firms earned 601 854 above expenses, up 159 335 from the prior year.
Washington July 1 California Democrats protested Hayden retention as special prosecutor in the Caminnetti white slave cases. They allege Hayden is a friend of the Caminnetti family.
Austin July 15 Lieutenant Governor Mayes was elected president of the governing board of the state experiments stations.
Washington July 1 It was learned today that yesterday's White House conference which settled the threatened big Eastern railroad strike was suggested by Mrs J Borden Harriman a woman She believed this is the only way to avert the strike.
Belgrade July 15 Servia expresses willingness to negotiate peace terms with Bulgaria while awaiting Bulgarian officials arriving with full powers to conclude the armistice.
Atlantic City on July 15 reports the L C B A annual convention opening with about a thousand delegates gathering for formal exercises. Sessions run through the week as the organization notes progress in membership and finances. Officers include Miss Kate Mahoney of Troy New York supreme president Mrs J A Royer of Erie Pennsylvania supreme recorder and Mrs Mary E Costello of Brooklyn supreme treasurer.
Chicago July 15 Zion City's thirteenth founding anniversary passed with little celebration due to internal dissensions among Dowie’s followers. Since Dowie’s death the town’s spiritual vitality waned while material prosperity grew as many Dowie-founded industries passed to outsiders and flourished under new management.
W D Magli a well known merchant of Whitemound Wis bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers After receiving them he was himself taken sick and says that one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more to him than the coat of his entire stock of these medicines For sale by all dealers.
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