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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

8

Merchants in St Louis May Seek Withdrawal of US Troops

A Mexican paper reports a group of American merchants from St Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago and New York will meet in St Louis to petition President Wilson to withdraw the Pershing punitive expedition. The tale claims losses from troops in Mexico and argues for faster troop withdrawal, but the article dismisses the scenario as implausible and notes Mexican officials' loyalty and political tensions amid the border crisis.

St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago New York Wilson Pershing Laredo United States Mexico Huerta White House Carranza Austin American

Ismael Vasquez Denies Involvement In Mexican Expedition

News reports Ismael Vasquez Mexican vice consul at Del Rio summoned to Mexico City to answer charges he allowed the second American punitive expedition to invade Mexico. He denies any role in crossing the Rio Grande and says he had no authority. Sources note Gen Funston ordered actions and that consuls have limited power abroad.

Mexico Carranza United States Villa Chihuahua Ismael Vasquez del Rio Mexico City Vasquez Rio Grande Col Sibley Glen Springs Funston Pershing

Bull Moosers delay nomination until Saturday

The Bull Moosers will not nominate a presidential candidate until Saturday. This strategy allows them to endorse the Republican candidate if it is Teddy Roosevelt and to offer a consolation prize if another candidate wins.

Bull Moosers Teddy

Germans claim sinking British destroyer in war boast

British and German reports clash over naval losses as each side claims bold victories. German announcement says a British destroyer was sunk, while British sources counter with two German dreadnought blows, one described as the pride of the German fleet.

Oliver

Russians Win Big on Eastern Front Amid Verdun Struggle

While Germans hammer Verdun, Russians report victory across the east with 13,000 prisoners in a single engagement. The capture suggests German strategy aims to drain forces at Verdun while ceding ground elsewhere.

Verdun

No Relief in Sight for Eastern Family’s Paradox

An Eastern city family with many children sees the eldest boy, while a nurse reveals the newborn is a sister. The boy reacts with a sigh and asks if he must keep sifting ashes, adding a touch of humor to the domestic scene.

Continent

Dr Kings New Discovery Cold Syrup Trusted by Mothers

A consumer note touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the best syrup for coughs and colds. It claims the medicine has proven effectiveness through years of experience and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Dr. King Dr King

Annual excursion to Corpus for Laredo trip

The Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Texas-Mexican division held a joint meeting this morning to appoint a committee for the annual excursion to Laredo on July 4. Plans aim to ensure comfort and a glorious time, with a future meeting to set departure times returns and rates.

Order of Railway Conductors The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Laredo

Voice of Texas Headlines Clean Up Efforts and World News

A collection of brief items from various papers urges public health cleanliness and outlines public safety powers. It notes Carranza resisting troop removal, Pershing with limited forces, Funston’s horse market purchases, Yuan Shi Kai rumors, Jeff McLemore’s popularity, and a humorous Texan take on the Texas Press meeting in El Paso with a Beeville Bee mention.

History milestones marked on June 6 across centuries

June 6 dates highlight events from 1439 union of Greek and Latin churches, to 1665 First Baptist Church in America, 1755 Nathan Hale born and later executed, 1799 Patrick Henry death, 1816 Vermont snow, 1844 London YMCA founding, 1889 Seattle fire, 1891 Sir John A. Macdonald death, 1906 Cunard liner launch, 1915 Russo Swedish treaty and western front gains, plus 1915 East Coast air raid with casualties.

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 Ussia Sweden Champagne Przemysl

Texas Mexican Rail Way stockholders meet in Laredo

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 am for electing directors and other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. A B Muller Secretary. 25-Im o& A Stomach Troubles and Constipation. Cham berlain s Tablets praised by S H Murphy Wellsburg NY. Obtainable everywhere.

The Texas-Mexican Railway Company Laredo Texas A. B. Muller S. H. Murphy Wellsburg N. Y

Judge Thomas H. Anderson Turns 68 On DC Supreme Court

Judge Thomas H. Anderson of the District of Columbia Supreme Court is 68 today. A former U.S. minister to Bolivia from 1885 to 1882, he wrote on Bolivia’s trade and filed many reports on Western Hemisphere trade, later serving as U.S. District Attorney and a longtime judge. Born June 6, 1848 in Belmont County Ohio, he studied at Mount Union College and practiced law in Cambridge before joining the bench. He remains active in education as a member of Howard University’s directing board.

Anderson Belmont County Mount Union College Cambridge Ohio Tho Bolivia South America Washington

Railroad Time Table Details for Texas Mexican Lines

Timetable information lists Texas Mexican trains to Corpus Christi leaving 8 29 a m and arriving 3 56 p m standard time. Through Fast on International & Great Northern to St Louis departs 1 15 p m and arrives 3 p m. G N Night Train leaves 8 p m arrives 7 16 a m. Train No 1 runs from Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m arriving Minera 10 20 a m. Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m arriving Laredo 3 30 p m.

Corpus Christi St. Louis Laredo Minera Et Laredo

Anti intervention demo feared in Nuevo Laredo clash

Report warns that Mexican radicals opposed to intervention may attempt an anti American parade in Nuevo Laredo next Sunday mirroring a Monterey event. General Reynaldo de la Garza vows to punish any act contrary to law and orders, as residents are urged to stay vigilant against provocateurs poised to ignite trouble across the river.

Carranza Nuevo Laredo Monterey Parti Reynaldo de la Garza Mexico

Indian missionary praises remedy for bowel complaints

A Des Moines church lecture features an Indian missionary who recounts falling ill in India's interior and crediting Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He says the remedy is used in India as both preventive and cure for cholera and can be relied on for milder bowel issues here. Obtainable everywhere.

Des Moines India Chamberlain

Laredo Fire Chief Returns From Austin Hearing

Chief C C Biggio of the Laredo Fire Department reports from Austin where he represented the city and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce at a Texas State Fire Insurance Commission hearing on proposed fire insurance rate increases. He protested the rise and outlined Laredo’s fire protection measures as proof of readiness. Several city representatives attended. overall belief is the increase may not be adopted.

Biggio City of Laredo C. C. Biggio Laredo

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pain Relief

Read claims from a user who says a 25 cent bottle of Sloan's liniment cured years of suffering. Advertises it for rheumatism neuralgia pe r k e a d i e soreness and stiffness, promising warming soothing relief and better comfort. Sold at Krug Stores for 24 cents.

Sloan

City Cleans Up Delinquent Tax Sale

At a morning sale of property for delinquent taxes all bids were cash and the city did not bid on any lots. Delinquent taxes are being arranged, with city funds secured through the efforts of the indefatigable city attorney Judge A Winslow.

A’ Winslow

Relief in Pulmonary or Throat Troubles

Relief in pulmonary or throat troubles rests on the patient building a weakened system through fresh air, rest, and good food. Sanitary measures help, but proper medication aids many cases, with Eckman's Alterative shown to provide lasting benefit and no harmful or habit forming drugs. Echman Laboratory, Philadelphia.

Eckman Echman Laboratory Philadelphia

Watch THE TIMES daily for opportunities

Classified notice states opportunity to subscribe at 60 cents per month with daily access to THE TIMES. Subscription details are offered to readers seeking regular newspaper updates.

the Times

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