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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1914

Page

12

Mediation games show Carranza pressed to enter talks on US terms

The piece argues Carranza resists mediation on terms set by Washington and Huerta delegates, seeks to portray himself as Mexico’s conqueror, and warns that his entry on favored terms could harm Mexico. It notes mediators favor a wide, fair process and reflects on varied responses as US influence looms.

Carranza Huerta United States Hfe Vera Cruz Mexico Carranga Washington Hee Ohier

Somers System Explained by Austin Tribune

The Austin Tribune outlines the Somers system as a rational method to equalize property values on a mathematical basis using Somers tables. Assessors, with input from property owners, fix a unit of value for each block and price all parcels proportionally, aided by the Somers tables and years of experience.

Somers Board of Equalization Houston The Austin Tribune the Tribune

Laredo Firemen Cantaloupes Event In S W Texas

Laredo Volunteer Fire Department holds a celebration next Wednesday with hose racing on Matamoros street for 25 and 15 dollars and a trophy from Joseph Netzer. Miss Maude Biden to be crowned fire queen at Elks Hall at 9 30 pm with parade to follow. Agricultural notes discuss cantaloupe quality and marketing in Southwest Texas, pest control, irrigation, and prospects for bulk shipments via the International and Great Northern Railway from San Antonio to Laredo.

Laredo Miss Bigden Miss Bigden, and the President of the Fire Department August Richter Fire Department Pune Rocky Ford Imperial Valley Middle West Florida Texas U.S Aphis Tam International & Great Northern Railway San Antonio Lareds Sorthwest Texas

Centennial of New Harmony gathered leaders in Indiana

New Harmony Indiana June 6 United States senators governors and other national figures will gather in the Wabash town for a centennial celebration of New Harmony founded as a socialist and cooperative experiment. The movement began with Harmonists and later Robert Owen’s socially minded settlement. Owen’s failures contrast with ongoing cooperative principles kept by residents today. The town has hosted many notable reformers and remains a monument to Owen’s philanthropy despite changes in belief over the century.

New Harmony Ind United States Wabash America Harmonists Wurtemberg George Frederick Rapp Rapps Amerton Butler County Pennsylvania Harmony Robert Owen Economy Pittsburgh Owen North Wales Mawland New Lanark Scotland Nicholas Russia Duke of Kent Queen Victoria Owen Binsely Harriiony Rappites New World ITV Mr. Owen

Local June brides announced with weddings planned

Dolore s Dolores residents Mr and Mrs D D Davis announce the engagement of Margareth Elizabeth to Dr Albert T Cook with a June 17 wedding at their home. Rose Feuille to Rafael M Marti0es with a June 27 ceremony at San Agustin Church in Laredo. Bicycle and auto services advertise repair and hire. Paragraphs list multiple notices and local business ads including Applewhite Transfer and Clifford Heflin tires.

D. D. Davis Dolores Desas Margarelizabeth Albert T. Cook Emanuel Feuille Rose Rafael M Martioes San Agustin Catholic Church Laredo Texas Rhine Tires Clifford & Wetlinfietf

Evening Class in Shorthand and Typing Ad

Young men and women urged to boost earnings by joining Mrs Aspreon’s evening class of shorthand and typewriting. Phone 4 bg0 Sali nas Ave 6-4-31. (Adv.)

Mra. Bh. Aspreon Salinas Ave

Impaired Appetite Advertises Chamberlains Tablets

A Detroit reader praises Chamberlains Tablets for improving appetite and digestion. The testimonial claims the product restored appetite, relieved bloating, and produced a pleasant bowel movement after use. Sold by all dealers with two doses recommended for two meals.

Sete Detroit Mich

Troop Review Near Ninth Infantry Camp Draws Crowd

This morning near Lovelock a review of Colonel Crane's Ninth Infantry and two artillery batteries proceeded with the Ninth Infantry Band playing as troops passed. More than 100 soldiers appeared in the procession, impressing spectators and enlightening many new to such reviews.

Ninth Infantry Eb Crane Lov Elock

Stockholders Meeting of Texas-Mexican Railway Company

The annual stockholders meeting in Laredo Texas on Jaure 24th 1914 at 10 a.m. will elect directors and address business before the meeting. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. J. Boniger secretary.

Texas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas Jaure J. *. Boniger

Dixie Theater Reopens After Renovation Saturday Night

The Dixie Theater will reopen this Saturday after a thorough renovation and improvement. It promises jerody service, good music and food, with courteous treatment for all patrons. Ad notice mentions H-5-2t.

Ady

Murder cases set for Monday in San Ignacio killings

Francisco Martinez and Simon Hinojosa face trial in district court for the double murder of Porfirio Pena and his wife at San Ignacio on April 1. Martinez has confessed. Witnesses from San Ignacio have arrived and others will travel to Laredo. A special venire is summoned to empanel a jury. Attorneys Asher Ismith and Wilmer Pirendiall represent the defendants. District Attorney Walls prosecutes.

Francisco Martinez Simon Hinojosa Porfirio Pena San Ignacio San Ixnucio Laredo Asher Ismith Trinajosa Wilmer Pirendiall Walls

Funeral of Mrs Florence F Reid in City and Church

The funeral for Florence McNeil Reid, who died at her home, moved from residence to the Episcopal church yesterday at 4 30 PM. The service at Christchurch was conducted by Reverends Ook Ward and Watts with Episcopal choir, burial followed at Motherearth. Pallbearers included Anegast Richter J J Christen Joe Levyen Decker John Colman G C Woodman and Z J MacMahon. Reid was an honored member of Benavides Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, whose members attended the services.

F. McN. Reid Florence McNeil Reid Iis City Episcopal Church Christchurch Revsook Messrs Anegast Richter J. J. Christen Joe Levyendecker John Colman G. C. Woodman J. MacMahon Benavides Daughters of the Confederacy

Cures Stubborn Itchy Skin Troubles With Keezema Ointment

A testimonial style notice claims Kevzema and similar eruptions itch relief starts with Dr Hobson's Keezema Ointment. Mrs J A Binfeldt of Rock Island WL reports nine years of dreadful itching ended after using Hobson's Herema Ointment with a guaranteed sale at local druggists.

Trobson J. A. Binfeldt Rock Island, WL

Mrs J R Fasnacht Heads South for Summer in California

Mrs J R Fasnacht and her children departed yesterday for Los Angeles where they will spend the summer. Accompanying them to San Antonio was Mr Fasnacht who returned home this morning. Mrs Fasnacht will be billeted on the Pacific coast as a guest of her uncle, Joe McMillin, general manager of the Pacific Railway System.

Wil Los Angeles J. R. Fasnacht Angeles Calif San Antonio Fasnacht Pacific Coast Joe McMillin Pacific Railway System

A Wonderful Experience With Hair Cure Claim

Mrs P T Nichols of 623 Broad St Belt Wisconsin narrates a tale of neuralgia and erysipelas recovery using Newbro's Herpicide. She credits the product with destroying scalp germs, improving hair growth, and stopping itching, claiming remarkable results and recommending the genuine germ destroyer. The ad notes the 1 dollar bottle and postage sample offer from Deterpiwide Co Detroit Mich.

Mra P. T. Nichols Belt Newbro Dierpiade- Co Dept Detrait Mich

Notre Dame Lady Publicizes Home Rheumatism Aid

A Notre Dame advertisement invites sufferers of rheumatism neuralgia and sciatica to write for a home treatment from Mrs. M. Sanimuers of Notre Dame, Indiana. The notice promises relief from joint pain backache and related symptoms and urges readers to request the home remedy.

Minerva Tonight at the Minerva Theater

The WooS Dale Comedy Company performs a six actor farce titled The Wireless Telephone with new songs and dances plus Warner's feature The Devil's Trail. Tonight's admission 10 and 15 cents with advance listings available.

Woos Dale Minerva Theater Good Music Warner

Call Meeting of Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter

The local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy calls a meeting at the library rooms next Tuesday at 4 30 PM. All eligible members and ladies interested in the chapter are invited to attend. Mrs Hal W Greer is president.

Danghters of the Confederacy of the Lbrary Hal W. Greer

Cardus touted as relief for womanly trouble in Columbia ad

In Columbia Tennessee Mrs. pa Sharp describes severe suffering from womanly trouble and credits Cardus as helping her regain health. The Chattanooga Medicine Co promotes Cardus as a tonic for women with nervous irritability and fatigue and offers a 64 page home treatment book via a Ladies Advisory Dept.

Columbia Tenn Pa Sharp Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn

This Date in History June 14 Highlights

This June 14 summary recalls events including the Pennsylvania Railroad line reaching Huntingdon marking the Indian Mutiny era, an assassination attempt on Tsar Alexander II in Paris, the 1872 Republican National Convention nominates Grant and Wilson, the 1815 death of Sir John A. Macdonald, and the Cunard liner Lusitania launching as the world’s largest passenger ship.

Pennsylvania Railroad Huntingdon Pas Alexander of Paris Philadelphia Grant Wilson John Macdonald Clyde Bank

Auto For Hire Offers Flexible Service At $2.50 Hourly

Auto for hire available anywhere at any time charging 2.50 dollars per hour. Special long trip rates apply. Inquiries directed to M. C. Lyon via phones 591 or 616. Ady.

M. C. Lyon

City Guests and Visitors From Across Texas and Beyond

A stream of visitors arrives in the city including PERSONALL W. M. Hanson of San Antonio and Julio Ro Rodriguez from Enecinal. Mrs. Rh. K. Mims and children depart for Corpus Christi to visit her mother Mrs. Wim. Bigelo and M. C. de la Garza come and go on farm and official business. M R R Perron of San Antonio visits with niece Miss Lillian Simpson. Chas Poggenpohl attends the funeral of his brother Darry Poggenpohl and plans to return Monday with family. ROSS J. J. Freed, R. S. Sackes, J. H. Kole, HH hi. McNally, Santiago Da Vila, ROL Pasutt, JT. Harris, Ro Makin, TT. Martin, and L Lopes Zuazua are listed among arriving or departing figures.

W. M. Hanson San Antonio Julio Ro Rodriguez Enecinal Rh. K. Mims Corpus Christi Wim. Bigelo T. H. Johnson Department of Food and Drug Inspestion of Texas Austin M R R. Perron Lillian Simpson Chas. Poggenpohl Darry Poggenpohl Poegenpohl i Western Union Telegraph Office Wichita Palls J. Poeggenpohl Miss Lillie Ross J. J. Freed R. S. Sackes Houston J. H. Kole Hi. McNally New York Santiago da Vila and Family San

Remodel of Dixie Theater Improves Ventilation and Exits

Proprietor Wives Whreitt of the Dixie Theater announces major upgrades including full building ventilation, nine fire exits enabling quick evacuations, ten large oscillating fans, and a white Jobby on Salinas avenue facade with two exit doors. Exterior lighting will be enhanced by two T600-candled lights. A five piece orchestra and a modern film service are now in place for opening night.

Dixie Whreitt Dixie Theater Salinas Avenue Jarvis Plaza Farragut Street

Coast Excursion Rates Announced By Texas Mexico Ry

The Texas Mexican Railway announces annual summer weekend excursion rates to the coast. The round trip is 320 dollars, with departures from Laredo on Saturdays and return from Corpus Christi on Tuesdays, two full days in Corpus. The trips promise attractive value for travelers seeking seaside recreation and the beaches.

Corpus Christi Diaredo Ry. Co Laredo Corpus

Funeral for Harry Poegenpohl Held at St Peters

Florist towers from Texas-Mexican staff and St Peters choir led a large funeral procession for Harry Poegenpohl. Rev Father Leguyader presided with Mrs M Cullinan and Mr M B Potts performing a duet. Pallbearers included GB Wineh Archie McCulloch and others as the casket lay amid floral tributes.

Harry Poegenpohl Lena Poosenpohl St. Peters’ Catholic Church Lareeset Tvorrehout Laredo St. Peter's Church M . Cullinan M. B. Potts Father Leguyader Orayue Harry Postgenpohl GB Wineh Archie McCulloch Fred Chinther Hugh Polkinhorn Chester Burbank Horace Hamlin

Arguments in Sigle Case Conclude in District Court

The taking of testimony in Pred Single versus Texas-Meghan By Co ended yesterday after starting last Monday. The case for damages amounting to 50000 dollars has been on trial and the jury likely to begin deliberations late this afternoon.

Sigle Texas-Meghan By. Co District Court

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