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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1913
Page
9
Wednesday's Daily notes two local commercial groups push for growth shaping Laredo as a transit hub. A brewery is seen as near certain while leaders urge securing a large tourist hotel to accommodate visitors due to a Mexican revolution’s end and rising regional travel. The piece cites the need for persistent action to finance and begin construction.
I have accepted the sole agency for the O I C pigs and I keep a pair as specimens. Breeders of hogs are invited to come and see them and ask for prices and particulars. I also have hog fence in several sizes at popular prices. ARMENGOL. (Adv.) 6-14-11. Died. Mrs. Sarah S. Hilles, a native of Kentucky, died at 8:30 last night after a lingering illness. She was carried this morning at 11:20 from her late home No 1418 Farragut street. She is survived by her sister Miss Mary Stobert now critically ill here, and by her daughter Mrs A H Jackson.
Highlights include Anne of Cleves death in 1557, Sir Joshua Reynolds born, Thomas Worthington Ohio governor born, Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science born, Havelock victory at Futtehpore, John Macdonald Ontario premier, Peary sails for the Pole, and 1912 US Congress bans cotton futures trading.
At 7 this morning Rev J Ward united Lee A Rodriguez of Kerrville and Narcisa Cardenas adopted daughter of Mrs O P Reid in marriage. Attendants Elisa Salazar Eloisa Salazar and Maria Santos wore traditional white. The couple left for Kerrville to reside, after Rev Dr Ward baptized the bride and Bishop Johnston confirmed her.
Webb County sheriff indicates sale under a district court order dated June 26 1913 in the case M T Cogley vs Ramon Arguindegui No 2818. On the first Tuesday in August 1913 the cash sale will occur at the Webb County courthouse in Laredo Texas, Lot 10 Block 96 Western Division, to satisfy a $444.52 judgment plus costs. Amador Sanchez signs as sheriff.
Mason Maney of Pearsall calls a July 30 meeting in Fowlerton to form a permanent Webb County organization aimed at building a great highway from Uvalde through the Nueces Valley to Corpus Christi. Delegates appointed are A. Deutz, R. M. Johnson, and T. G. Atlee.
The State of Texas notifies creditors of Mrs Augusta Fasnacht that on June 30 1915 she executed a deed of assignment to convey all property for proportional shares and discharge. The assignee has qualified. Creditors consenting in writing within four months must notify the assignee and file claims within six months at the assignee's address in Laredo Texas. July 8 1912. Wilmer Thkreadgill Assignee Adv
Chicago report says John H. Strosnider known as the king of con men is under conviction in Chicago and authorities in major cities across the US and Canada hope he will soon be jailed. Described as top-notch, he has avoided long sentences, often forfeiting bail and moving across states with a wife and a valet. The piece recounts past arrests, escapes, and notorious wiretapping schemes dating back to 1905 including a New York gambling house ruse and an embezzlement case tied to Cambridge.
The narrative centers on Dr William Kirby and a private bank that failed after a wire tapping scam. Butter loses 7500, while Kirby and his wife faced arrest for holding out funds. Judge Landis suspects a frame, but police link Kirby to a larger loss to Mr Strosnider. Sig Lem is captured in Montreal, returned to Chicago, tried and convicted.
Brussels reports a planned outdoor pageant at Tournai to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry VII and Maximilian’s 1512 tournament. The event will faithfully reproduce medieval jousts with attention from Margaret of Austria and the future Charles V as witnesses, and is expected to draw crowds from Europe and America.
Paris July 1 The International Congress of the Liberal Christian Religious Progress opens its sixth triennial session in Paris. Speakers from India, Japan, Germany England Denmark Canada and the United States will participate alongside noted figures Sir Henry James David Starr Jordan Peter Charles Wagner Rudolph Eucken Henri Bergson and Rabbi Stephen S Wise.
President Wilson, after consultations with Secretary Bryan, orders Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City to return to Washington at once to confer with the president on the Mexican situation. The envoy is to hurry north on the battleship Louisiana or the Michigan via Vera Cruz if no faster transport is found. The administration hopes to reveal its stance shortly after the talks.
Eagle Pass reports Gov Carranza wired Washington urging against recognizing Huerta. He claims constitutionalists would prevail if the United States granted them belligerent rights, reflecting diplomatic expectations and regional tension.
Peking reports eight southern Chinese provinces plan to secede from the Republic and establish the Southern China Confederacy with anticipated Japanese backing. Washington notes Dr. Paul S. Reinisch of the University of Wisconsin has been chosen as minister to China, though his nomination awaits Senate action.
Fort Worth dispatch reports Miss Edna Dozon of Kemp Texas killed herself last night at the Arlington residence of her sweetheart Willie Record, who himself had killed himself a week earlier after their engagement faced parental opposition. Republican division blocks concerted action against Democratic tariff bill. Mrs Collis P Huntington marries her former husband’s nephew Henry Huntington in Paris. Walsh estate shrinks from fifteen million to under five thousand.
Washington July 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued formal orders for an investigation into the Frisco receivership in line with the congressional resolution authorizing such inquiry.
Angleton Texas July 11 J M Seitz husband of the woman murdered here a week ago has been released from jail All the negro suspects were released except the jail trusty Daffee
Raleigh July 16 the commission drafting proposed amendments to the North Carolina constitution met to study measures including initiative and referendum compulsory six month school term a new taxation system prohibition of corporate charters by special act and Bible reading in public schools.
Mrs. Hal W Greer announces a gathering for U K C members and eligible applicants to discuss completing formation or re organizing the chapter. She has application blanks for new members and seeks the number of membership certificates to order. Adv. 7 16 81 Texas Division U D C President.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve recommended for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polanco Delvalle Texas reports it saved his daughter's cut foot. Advert says the world's best salve available for 25 cents and sold by Reed Drag Co.
Saloniki July 16 The Austrian consul confirms Bulgarians sacked Seres and a written declaration countersigned by three Bulgarian priests from Doiran claims Bulgarian troops massacred three thousand Mussulmans seeking refuge there Doiran lies forty miles away
Mulhall told a Senate committee that a fund plausibly named the National Council for Industrial Defense raised 500 000 to 700 000 dollars annually to oppose legislation unfavored by manufacturers. He claimed payment from the fund for political purposes and praised the late Vice President Sherman while cautioning about influence among anthracite district leaders.
At the Georgia division reunion in Brunswick on July 16, organized effort seeks admittance of Confederate veterans to Federal soldiers homes and pensions paid from the Federal rather than the State treasuries. Governor Liston spoke after greetings as the gathering continued. The reunion closes tomorrow.
A large and representative attendance of delegates marks the opening of the annual Wisconsin State Federation of Labor convention in Wausau. The four to five day sessions will address numerous matters affecting organized labor interests.
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