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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1914

Page

7

Three Generals in Nuevo Laredo Visit

General Pablo Gonzales General Toribio Ortega and General Jesus Carranza, leaders of the constitutionalist army in northern Mexico, arrived in Nuevo Laredo by special train from Monterey. They were greeted by a large crowd with bells whistles and a band. A reception followed and a conference among the generals possibly on military matters affecting the city and its cross border area.

Constitutionalist Nueva Sacredo Pablo Gonzales Mexico Toribio Ortega Monterey Jesus Carranza Nuevo Laredo Gonzales Ortega Bella Rane Nuevo Lardo Carranza

Laredo Loses Series to Stowers in Battered Setback

Laredo dropped two games of a three game series to Stowers on Saturday and Sunday, losing 4 to 1 and 3 to 1 before taking the final 8 to 4 on Sunday afternoon. Thompson and Capra pitched for Laredo in the first two games, with support issues and timely hits shaping the results. A decent crowd turned out despite threatening weather as Laredo avoided a sweep in the last game.

Laredos Laredo Gerresstion Stowers Thompson Soldier Boy Capra Affternon Ons Brown Laredo

Soldiers' Service at Christ Church With Ninth Infantry

Chaplain Wallace R. Watts addressed soldiers of the Ninth Infantry and the infantry cam at a special service last evening. The church of Mort McIntosh was filled to overflowing and the attendees showed strong interest in the event.

Wallace R. Watts Ninth Infantry Mort McIntosh Christ Church

Gaona's gruesome death in Nuevo Laredo station event

Arcadio Ardtuso known as Gaona a 2 young Mexican man from the city met a tragic death at Nuevo Laredo Saturday night. He boarded the engine of a special train carrying Generals Pablo Gonzales and Toribio Ortega and, believing the train had stopped, jumped from the locomotive. He was struck ground to pieces between the rails in view of about a thousand witnesses. The gruesome sight shocked the crowd as rescuers later removed the mangled body.

Arcadio Ardtuso Lampazos Guana Nueva Laredo

Proposals For Ride Street and Bridge Committee Bid Notice

The street and bridge committee of the city council invites bids by 6 p.m. Monday June 1 for reconstructing the concrete side wall on Convent Avenue leading to the tramway bridge. Plans and specifications are on file in the city secretary's office. I S Westbrook, Chairman.

Convent Avenue I. S Westbrook

Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now Adv Block

A testimonial ad promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism. WA Bockhard of Homer City New York claims initial relief after first application and full cure after one bottle. Sold by all dealers.

WA Bockhard Homer City N. Y

Auto For Hire Ad With Special Trip Rates

Auto for hire. Anywhere at any time two fives per hour. Special rates for long trips inquire M C Lyon phones 591 and Sh 6 9 Im. (Ady.)

M. C. Lyon Ady

Storstad Anchor Blood Stained In Collision

AP reports examination shows Storstad anchor jammed in the bow of the collier Storstad ripping Empress of Ireland like a can opener. Blood-stained anchor noted. Official death toll 69. Storstad officer recalls men in engine room, some numb, leaning against engines as flames blistered teeth.

Associated Press Montreal Storstad Orstad

Amended Clayton Bill Rules Out Labor and Farmers Groups

The House amended the Clayton antitrust bill to exclude labor and farmers organizations from being treated as combinations in restraint of trade. The move was announced from Washington on June 1 by the Associated Press.

Ty Associated Press Washington The House Today Farmers

Minister Killed in Beaumont Machine Shop During Dispute

Associated Press reports Rev J Tatum was killed this morning in a Beaumont machine shop amid a trade dispute. Bo Vo Cooley was arrested. a pistol lay by the preacher’s side and another was found on Cooley when arrested.

Associated Ress Beaumont Texas Dune t.Rev. Co J. Tatum Bo Vo Cooley Cooley

Miracle Escape for Hickey Baby Falls Twenty Feet

The four month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hickey slipped from a balcony at the Texas-Mexican depot building and fell twenty feet to a wooden platform. She was unconscious on impact but soon revived with only a fractured left collar bone. Doctors expected a rapid recovery and the parents are relieved by the outcome.

Dan H. Hickey Nan Vetlickey Tyine Mro

Still Undecided On Admission To Mediation Proceedings

The question of admitting the constitutionalists to mediation remains undecided after a two hour conference with mediators. Justice Lam ar said they were not far apart on points, while US desire to admit them is offset by demands for an armistice and talks on internal Mexican affairs, which Carranza opposes.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Ont Justice Lamar United States Carranza

Defalcations estimated at 40 million nationwide in 1913

A large New York based insurance company estimated defalcations across the United States in 1913 at 40 million dollars. The report cites insufficient salaries as the leading cause along with excessive spending at home.

New York United States

Norris resolution referred to commerce committee

Associated Press reports in Washington on June 1 that the Norris resolution, which asks the attorney general whether the New York Central lines formed a trust, was referred to the commerce committee.

Associated Press Washington Norris New York Central Lines Commerce Committee

Primaries in Iowa Center on Senatorial and Gubernatorial Fights

Voters in Des Moines on June 1 expressed preferences for U S Senate Governor and numerous state and county posts. Republicans await noon results with Cummins and Clarke as renomination targets each seeking a strong fall showing. Democrats contest all state offices except attorney general in a cordial campaign.

Des Moines Iowa United States Senate Cumming Clarke Cummins Arthur Savage Adair G Lee Ames Johan W. Rowley One United States Maurice Connelly Dubuque Dein Meredith

Boy Bitten By a Dog Near Curtos Villareal Home

Saturday afternoon a small boy, son of Curtos Villareal, suffered a severe injury when a ferocious dog, said to belong to J. W. Milissett, tore nearly free his left arm. The boy approached the fence and provoked the animal, which lunged and gripped him, tearing and lacerating the limb. He received immediate medical care and is recovering as well as could be expected.

Curtos- Villareal J. Wl Milissett Lo. Gays Hoy

Times Advertisement Offer Watch Service

Local notice invites readers to subscribe to THE TIMES with a daily watch on opportunities. The offer details a 50 cent monthly rate and encourages constant daily monitoring for timely information.

Notice to delinquent city taxpayers in Laredo 1885 1918

Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes for any year 1885 through 1918 to pay immediately to the City Tax Collector. If unpaid, suit will be brought to foreclose the tax lien on the property and to sell it for taxes, penalties, interest and costs.

Laredo Ity Ofier

Cream Vermifuge Promises Quick Worm Treatment

A vintage advertisement claims Cream Vermifuge will expel worms promptly and restore health in children, noting pale appearances and weakness as signs. The product is priced at 25e per bottle and sold by druggists.

All Alrogiste

High School Advances Amid Turbulent School Change

A letter to Superintendent boo Christed from dale Henderdon, university visitor, outlines proposed changes by the Affiliated Schools. The document mentions adjusted dietary, facilities and physiography updates, credit shifts for teachers and students, and a move to a higher ranking for Laredo institutions amid a broad modernization push.

Dale Henderdon Universite of Troan Perloeia Puplia of Laredo Fin Sidi

Unsatisfactory Remedies Cited for Colic and Diarrhea

The notice claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is the only effective cure from many tried options. It quotes a user named Geo N Galloway of Stewart County praising the remedy and recommending it to friends, noting it is available from all dealers.

Chamberlain Ge On Galloway Stewart

Suf fragette arson targets historic church and mansion

In Henley England on June 1 suffragettes set fire to the historic St Marys church and burned the Sutherland Mansion at Windsor Mag The church placard urged Stop persecuting women The mansion had been the Duchess of Sutherlands former residence and also burned with damage reported by authorities

Henley Eng St. Mary's Church Sutherland Windsor Mag Duchess of Sutherland

Aquitania Sails Amidst Cheers On Maiden Voyage

The Cunard liner Aquitania sails from Liverpool on its maiden voyage to America amid cheers and whistles. With 47000 gross tons and about 901 feet long, the ship costs over 70000000 and seats 650 first class, 740 second class, and 2400 third class passengers.

Liverpool Mayoo Mersey Cunard America New York Europe

Movement to unite telephone operators under AFL planned

A campaign will soon start to organize all telephone operators nationwide under the American Federation of Labor. The effort aims to bring operators from various regions into a single national union, asserting strength through unified bargaining.

American Federation of Labor

Poetry Price Sparks Debate in West Texas Magazine

The West Texas Magazine in DeRio announces a five dollar payment for poetry, prompting the Crowell Lard County News to defend poetry’s value. The piece argues poetry is rare and valuable, far beyond a dollar a word, while criticizing low payments and noting only a few poets exist in the world.

West Texas Magazine DeRio Lard County News Crowell Dogeerel Dogeeret Dogeerelets Ialveston News

Rex Beach in Rio Grande Country War Correspondent Note

Rex Beach is in the Rio Grande country gathering notes and awaiting mediation while ready to pursue action. The Corpus Christi Caller notes his commission as a war correspondent and his belief in taking decisive steps.

Rex Beach Rio Grande Mr. Beach Corpus Christi

Meeting of Ladies Tomorrow in Laredo

Laredo women with interest in a great lawn party for soldiers on June are urged to attend a mass meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Those willing to lend efforts to make this event unprecedented in the state are asked to join and cooperate with organizers to ensure its success.

Laredo Chamber of Commerce

Notice of sale of business and relocation plans

Notice to the Public states that J B Applewhite has sold his interest in La redo Auto Sales Co and will continue garage and machine shop operations at Crescent Garage and Machine Shop until a new Lincoln Street site is ready. The move is planned near Borchers bakery around July first, with materials ordered. Adg. 6.1.2t.

Laredo Auto Sales Co Crescent Garage Lincoln Street Borchers’ Bakery J. BE. Applewhite

Wilson Sees Prosperity Ahead Despite Low Mood

President Wilson told reporters that current business weakness is less severe in the United States than abroad. He forecast prosperity would arrive abruptly if manufacturers believed it would come and said the Clayton trust bill clarifies labor rights without adding new ones. The Mexican trouble was not discussed.

Associated Press Washington Wilson United States

Winterses Rearrested in Kidnapping Murder Conspiracy

Newcastle Ind June 1 Dr W A Winters his wife and their boarder were rearrested charged with conspiracy to murder and burn the body of Catherine Winters the kidnapped child in a sensational case that drew regional attention.

Newcastle Ind W. A. Winters Catherine Winters

French Cabinet Resigns Under Premier Doumergue

Paris June 1 The French cabinet of Premier Doumergue resigned today after a shaky majority in the deputies chamber. Differences over financial and military matters helped precipitate the crisis as the cabinet stepped down.

Paris France Doumergue Chamber of Deputies

Labor world notes show unions active across North America

The report highlights sympathy strikes in Canada, upcoming women's barbering in Seattle, and a Madrid congress of Spanish unions. It notes nine hour days for working women in Montana and Idaho, city council control by labor in Smith's Falls, and multiple AFL affiliated observances. It also mentions conventions in Medicine Hat and Rochester, clerk applications in Sioux City, and wage comparisons by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 1912 to 1918.

Canada Seattle Uick Spain Madrid Cigarmakers’ International Union British Trade Union Congress Portsmouth Montana Idaho Smith's Winniperx International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Martin Montreal Glass Bottle Blowers Association United States Rochester Sioux City International Retail Clerks Association Bureau of Labor Statistics Washington

Impaired Appetite Seeks Relief with Chamberlains Tablets

Detroit man J H Seitz testifies that Chamberlains Tablets improved his appetite after impairment and settled a bloated feeling with a pleasant bowel movement. Ad by publisher.

J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich Ady

New Ross Hotel Manager Announces Changes

W. L. Irwin announces lease and management of the Ross Hotel. He pledges to uphold the established good reputation while adding features to enhance guest comfort and convenience, anticipating continued patronage from the public.

Ross Hotel W. L. Irwin

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