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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

20

Merchants Seek Withdrawal of Pershing Expedition

A Mexican paper alleges a group of American merchants from St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago and New York will meet in St. Louis to petition President Wilson for withdrawing the Pershing punitive expedition. The tale claims losses to U.S. firms from Mexican trade disruptions and argues troops should leave after bandit suppression, while the piece concludes with warns about Mexican officials and the loyalty of Americans.

St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago New York Wilson Pershing Laredo United States Mexico Huerta

Absurd Charge Tangles Mexican Punitive Expedition

Ismael Vasquez Mexican vice consul at Del Rio is summoned to Mexico City to answer accusations he allowed a second punitive expedition to invade Mexico. He denies involvement in the Rio Grande crossing, while critics argue the crossing was directed by Gen. Funston and powered by the broader pursuit of Glen Springs raiders. Carranza’s government laments over civilian officials being blamed as a consul’s limited authority is noted.

Mexico Carranza Ismael Vasquez del Rio Mexico City Vasquez Rio Grande Col Sibley Glen Springs Funston Pershing

Bull Moosers Delay Nominating Presidential Candidate

The Bull Moosers will forgo a presidential nomination until Saturday. They plan to endorse the Republican candidate if it is Teddy and offer a consolation prize if another winner emerges.

Bull Moosers Teddy

War claims clash over destroyer and dreadnought losses

German force claims sinking a British destroyer while Britain asserts two German dreadnoughts were sunk, including the navy’s pride. Elsewhere Russians gain on the eastern front with 13,000 prisoners captured in a single battle, suggesting German strategy aims to wear down forces at Verdun while relinquishing eastern gains.

Oliver Verdun

No Relief In Sight In Eastern Family Tale

A boy in an Eastern city hopes for a brother but learns the newborn is a sister. A nurse explains the baby’s gender as the household remains unsettled. The elder boy, already the only male child, is left to adjust to the new arrival amid family upheaval.

Continent

Dr. King's New Discovery Cough Syrup Ad Promise

An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It claims years of experience prove the medicine best, with money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging buyers to keep leftovers and use as directed.

Dr. King

Annual Excursion to Corpus Planned by Two Rail Unions

The Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Texas-Mexican division held a joint meeting in this city this morning and appointed a committee to arrange the annual excursion to Laredo on July 4. The committee will meet soon to fix departure times, return details, and excursion rates for the seaside trip ensuring comfort and a good time for all participants.

Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Laredo

Public Health Drive Prompts Clean Places Move

A voice from Texas urges vigorous action to keep public gathering spots clean and healthy, stressing health as a prime concern and police power as properly broad. The note highlights municipal and state responsibility in sanitation and public welfare.

Waco News

Watch THE TIMES every day for opportunities

A brief classified note offering a daily watch for new opportunities at a rate of 600 per month. Emphasizes ongoing access and recurring listings.

the Times

This Date in History June 6 1489 1789 events

Timeline of historical notes from June 6 across years includes union of Greek and Latin churches in 1489, First Baptist Church in America founded 1665, Nathan Hale born 1755 and executed 1776, Patrick Henry death 1799, Vermont snow 1816, Y M C A founded 1844, Seattle fire 1889, Sir John A Macdonald death 1891, Cunard liner launched 1906, treaty ratifications 1915, French gains and Russian retreat in 1915 WWI, East Coast air raid kill/injure totals.

Russia First Baptist Church America Boston Nathan Hale Connecticut Patrick Henry Virginia Vermont England France First Y. M. C. A London George Williams Seattle Sir John MacDonald Cunard Clydebank Przemysl

Stockholders Meeting of Texas-Mexican Railway Company

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Texas-Mexican Railway Company will be held at the Company's office in Laredo Texas on June 28, 1916 at 9 00 a m for the purpose of electing directors and any business brought before the meeting. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment of stockholders. A B Muller Secretary 25 1m

The Texas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas A. B. Muller

Stomach Troubles and Constipation Remedy Endorsed

I will cheerfully say that Chamberlain's Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation that I have sold in thirty four years drug store service. alee S H Murphy Wellsburg NY druggist. Obtainable everywhere.

Alee S. H. Murphy Wellsburg N. Y

Times Want Ads Money Makers Feature

Classified note highlights cash earning ideas and small side gigs. Mentions opportunities for readers to grow income through simple tasks and market placements with emphasis on practical steps and local relevance.

Judge Thomas H. Anderson Dies Not Today

Judge Thomas H. Anderson of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia is celebrated for his legal career and service as a government adviser on South American trade. Born June 6, 1848 in Belmont County Ohio, he served as U S minister to Bolivia from 1889 to 1893 and later as U S District Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Thomas H. Anderson Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Anderson U. S Bolivia Little Republic Judge Anderson Belmont County Mount Union College Cambridge Ohio South America Washington U.S Supreme Bench of District Howard University

Railroad Time Table Highlights for Texas Mexican and I G N

Texas Mexican trains depart Corpus Christi at 8 20 a m and arrive 3 65 p m in standard time. The International and Great Northern runs a through fast train to St Louis leaving at 1 15 p m and arriving at 3 p m.

A. m Corpus Christi St. Louis

Night Train Schedule From J. & G. Line

The J. and G. Night Train departs at 8 p.m. and arrives at 7 16 a.m. The timetable notes a night journey with an overnight schedule.

Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 00 a m and reaches Minera at 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 16 p m and arrives back in Laredo at 3 20 p m

Laredo Minera

Rumored anti intervention parade eyed for Nuevo Laredo

The article warns that Mexican radicals opposed to intervention may stage an anti intervention parade in Nuevo Laredo next Sunday similar to Monterey last Saturday. General Reynaldo de la Garza says demonstrators will be punished for acts contrary to law and order. Peaceful Nuevo Laredo residents are urged to watch for troublemakers ready to foment unrest.

Carranza Nuevo Laredo Monterey Reynaldo de la Garza Mexico

Bowel Ailment Remedy Praised In Des Moines Talk

A missionary from India spoke at a Des Moines church about his illness in the interior and crediting Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He said the remedy is used as a preventive and cure for cholera in India and can help milder bowel complaints here. Obtainable everywhere.

India Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Laredo Fire Chief Returns From Austin Hearing

Chief C. Biggio of the Laredo Fire Department acted for the city and the Chamber of Commerce at the Texas State Fire Insurance Commission hearing on proposed rate increases. He protested the rise and outlined the city’s fire protection measures. He reported many cities were represented and the general belief is the increase may not be enacted.

Biggio City of Laredo C. Biggio Laredo

Sloan's Liniment claims relief for rheumatism

A 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment is advertised as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia pack pain soreness and stiffness. The ad asks readers to ask a user who says it ended years of suffering and promises warm soothing relief from sore painful spots available at drug stores.

City clears delinquent taxes at morning sale

All parcels offered at today’s tax sale were bid in for cash, none required city bids. The delinquent list is shrinking as many thousands of dollars are secured for the city, attributed to the efforts of indefatigable city attorney Judge A. Winslow.

A. Winslow

Relief in Pulmonary or Throat Troubles

Advice stresses fresh air rest and nutrition to boost the weakened system. It notes commonsense care plus medication, highlighting Eckman’s Alterative as beneficial in many cases without harmful drugs, urging readers to ask their druggist. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Eckman S. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

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