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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

12

Desperate Effort in Republican Split and War News

Saturday's Daily outlines a desperate bid for GOP unity to beat Democrats, arguing Roosevelt as sole consensus nominee amid party divisions. It also analyzes prospects for Wilson as Democratic standard bearer, German naval supremacy, and potential shifts in global trade routes and alliances during the war.

Republican Party Roosevelt Aten Bryan Woodrow Wilson Congress United States Wilson

Supremacy of the Seas Reported Shifting to Germany

German Kaiser Wilhelm proclaims sea supremacy passed from Britain to Germany. Despatches note British fleet suffered, while German and ally naval actions show limited submarine attacks. Report cites Wilhelmshaven and Baltic area activity, with emphasis on attrition and protection of coastal guns.

Britain France Italy Berlin Teutons Germany Austria Buncombe Harris Mose Harris Kaiser Wilhelm Wilhelmshaves Veleoland

Flag Day Observance by Elks of Laredo in June Program

A committee of Elks of Laredo formed a program for Flag Day observance at Elks Hall on Wednesday evening June 14. The plan includes brief addresses on the day’s significance, followed by musical selections and further ceremonies. Citizens are invited to attend the provincial event to honor the flag and national observance.

Order of Eliks of Laredo Laredo Loder of Eiws Mhiting Elks Hall Richard Puig the Times Christian Brothers College Victoria Theater V. L. Puig St Louis

Nemstitching and Dyeing War Garments in San Antonio

Cleaning and dyeing business notes services for men and women garments. E. V. White Dyeing & Cleaning Co. in San Antonio Texas promotes stitching, plaiting and edging work and mentions attention for war effort materials.

E. V White Dyeing & Cleaning Co San Antonio Texas

Funeral for Peter Fiord Held at Salelock Cemetery

The funeral of Peter Fiord was held yesterday morning from his home and followed to the Catholic cemetery. A minister conducted the service as friends gathered. Pallbearers included Jose Ortiz Justo Penn An V Guerra Alejandro Martilanda Bulaltia Fiores Lilla Withoff Petting Alexvan der Michaela Ramon.

Furercal Peter Lilla Withoff Petting Alexvander Michaela Ramon

Fragmented OCR Text About Authorities and Children

The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene involving governance, a court, and a child. References include Notre Dame, a watcher, and several vague names. The text is highly corrupted with nonsensical phrases and appears to be OCR noise rather than a coherent report.

Generals Mann and Ricaut Meet on Bridge Negotiation

Mexican General Ricaut and U S General Mann held a border conference at the international bridge in Nuevo Laredo. Ricaut announced plans to deploy Mexican troops to disperse border incursions and carried a Mexican flag to aid U S forces. The exchange aimed at preventing cross-border actions and ensuring cooperation.

Alfredo Ricaut Mexico Nuevo Laredo Matamoros Fort MclIntosh William Mann Laredo Mann Ricaut General Mann Reynaldo de la Garza United States Alonzo Garrett Shelby Theriot Rivtert Pbrs Ricsat Neeto Laredo

Date Set For The Invasion Arrived In Texas News

Rumors of a Mexican bandit invasion led by Luis de la Rosa near Nuevo Laredo spread to Washington and San Antonio. Local forces in Laredo and Port McIntosh are on high alert, river patrols increased, and hundreds more troops could join before dark. The public is urged to remain calm as precautions are in place. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Tablets notes relief from indigestion.

Kenney Laredo Chamber of Commerce David F. Houston Laredo Bureau of Markets Houston Chamber of Commerce Charles J. Brand Office of Markets Department of Agriculture Texas Sehleussner Washington Southern Department San Antonio Luis de la Rosa Navio Laredo de la Rosa Mexico Nuevo Laredo Ricaut Ninth Infantry Port McIntosh

Little Locals Tear Down Old Building and Plan New Site

A group of Little Locals dismantles the old one story brick building at Convent Avenue and Farragut Street, once Bernardino Dias property, to clear the site for a larger brick structure. The scene draws attention from neighbors as workers prepare to erect a proposed addition. Security tightens after a burglary scare. a reception committee forms for city events while weekend trips to Mexico and the coast draw crowds.

Conventrenue Farragut Street Bernardino Dias ML Little Tefantri Lorneae Tusidac Federal Building Otee Mexicas Road Laredo Ty Orp Laredoltes Camde City

Five Big Trucks Arrived to Aid Soliders and Water Transport

Five large trucks arrived to move solitaires and carry water between locations. Additional operators were assigned to support Staten military forces at the first Sart. Geographical names and fragmented phrases indicate a military logistics update with several transport and carrier details across multiple units.

Staten Sart Aris Tink Geo Ban Raiman

Anny Card of Thanks and Local Store Notices

A fragmented notice shows thanks for sympathy following a son’s death and mentions flowers sent to Peter M. Floyd and family. It includes garbled names, a Thursday start date in June, and several store notices from Nelson Lanyear y Grocery and other items such as a Rocket named vehicle and a beverage bottle.

Peter M. Floyd

Watt THE TIVES grerecey fat sport em

Watt attempts to enter a local sports event amid confusion and unclear wording. Details are fragmentary but indicate a competitive setup with participants and a potential score. The piece hints at a sporting context and at least one named group or figure, though specifics are unreadable.

Social Calendar highlights events at various venues

Saturday events include Miss Amar Penn hosting at nine in the morning, Busy Bees with Miss Mildred Leyendecker at three, a Dancing Class at Elka Hall at four, and Colonel Kennon at Bella Vista with a splash and dance at seven. Sunday meetings feature the Junior Epworth League at Methodist Church after four, Christian Endeavor at Christian Church at seven, and BYFP U weekly at Baptist Church at seven. Monday lists Tournament Bridge Club with Mr. C. M. Fish at four, and a Bella Vista swimming party at Bella Vista after seven in the evening in honor of James Greer.

Nulles Club Amar Penn Penn Mildred Leyendecker Elka Hall Colonel Kennon Fort McIntosh Bella Vista Epworth League Methodist Church Christian Endeavor Society Christian Church BY. FP. U Baptist Church Tournament Bridge Club C. M. Fish A. (. Hamilton James Greer Mesdames Mackin J. DaCamara Barlow Sirmyer Westbrook Mary Louise Cone Winifred Dukes Ethel Myrtle Mackin Cleo Pereira Edna Brown Belle Lillian Emmie Westbrook Jessie Hale Estelle Moser Georgia Curry Courtney Crutchfield Little John Edgar Sirmyer

Social items and society notes in The Times

The May issue invites society items such as weddings visits parties receptions and dinners. The column lists several society events including weddings guests travels and social gatherings with names of attendees and locations like Fort McIntosh Asherton Laredo and Corpus Christi, plus a graduation invitation and club announcements.

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Personal notices of travel and visits across Texas and border towns

Dario Puig left this morning over the Texas Mexican. J. R. Moore went to Corpus Christi to pick a cottage for his family who will join later for the summer. Dr. Scott of the United States Public Health Service ended a border quarantine visit and returned to headquarters in Eagle Pass. Names listed include BRENDER L. Reuter San Antonio H. Wabooks Monterey G. O. Bates Chattanooga Fred W. Stocker Charles B. Lang Fryansville S. L. Rodriguez Saltillo J RR. Huffingter Dallas F. M. Shelton Tampico E. M. Currilin San Antonio Floyd Shelton G. B. Lafon Tampico G. H. Ferguson Laredo E. W. Zepes Eagle Pass H. T. Allen Dallas.

Dario Puig J. R. Moore Corpus Christi Dr. Scott United States Publc Health Service el Paso Townsville Eagle Pass Brender L. Reuter San Antonio Ll. W. Wabooks and Family Monterey G. O. Bates Chattanooga Fred W. Stocker Charles B. Lang Fryansville S. L. Rodriguez Saltillo J RR. Huffeingter Dallas F. M. Shelton Tampico E. M. Currilin Floyd Shelton G. B. Lafon Miaid G. H. Ferguson Laredo E. W. Zepes H. T. Allen

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