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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
12
Saturday's Daily rebukes a Laredo Mexican paper for harsh anti American attacks. It praises Gen Huerta's restraint in New York, defends U.S. rights and criticizes Mexican press for race driven insults and anti American bias. The piece urges decency and cautions readers about ongoing racial appeals.
A Huntsville prison ad manager denies being a sympathy slobber while soliciting donations for the annual Fourth of July show. The program funds books magazines and newspapers for inmates and offers education to reduce recidivism as prisoners seek hope and a taste of life beyond the walls.
A plea urges readers to fund prison education to rehabilitate offenders. It argues ignorance and social conditions drive crime and that reading and study offer rare relief inside. The piece calls on supporters to fund books and instruction, stressing humane aid for those punished by society. A note mentions a Brownsville typhoid quarantine for Mexicans near the border and caution about contagion.
Mr. Bryan cites the Germany note as an example of the old system of diplomacy and argues Wilson should not be labeled an old master. He asserts Wilson uses contemporary methods.
The Austrians say they checked the Italian invasion, but Italians remain across the border and hold towns. The piece notes possible interference by Mexican officials with food aid, explaining why three regiments stay on the border instead of being sent to the Philippines, highlighting brutality of bandits blocking food relief.
The Austro-German invasion of Russia suffers another setback as Moscow appears poised to regain prior advantages. The war’s momentum shifts daily, showing a see-saw pattern of gains and losses for both sides.
The Laredo Retail Merchants Association calls a general meeting in the Ross Hotel dining room on Tuesday June 15 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss launching a credit reference system for local business people. Secretary Brennan notes over 4,000 cards representing residents with credit in the area and urges all members to attend for a strong start and cooperative effort.
Reports say Carrancista soldiers conducted raids on the Milmo ranch near Rodriguez during the past week and fled with cattle from Johnson and Coleman on La Mesa ranch. Johnson also lost a herd of horses from the same vicinity.
One car of onions was shipped out of Laredo last night over the J N. This makes a total of 2 446 cars shipped from this city this season.
The Retail Merchants Association plans a big meeting and smoker in the Ross Hotel dining hall next Tuesday at 8:30 PM. Eloquence, good eats, and a large attendance are promised with members urged to attend.
The regular meeting of Association Charities will be held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Readers are told of a $100 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad emphasizes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promising constitutional restoration and strength. It cites testimonials and claims broad effectiveness for catarrh.
At Firemen's Hall the Laredo Fire Department discussed acquiring a chemical motor truck or a combined chemical and hose truck through Laredo Auto Sales Co. The Heights Chemical Co plans a similar setup mounted on an auto chassis to speed response, with a committee to report at the next meeting and final negotiations to follow.
At the southeast corner of the market building, fish, oysters, boiled crabs, and delicates including lunches of boiled ham, Swiss, brick and American cheese, corned beef, lunch tongue, pickled herring, salmon, sardines in oil or tomato sauce. Short orders served promptly. Fresh buttermilk daily. The best French drip coffee in Laredo. J. W. Hopkins Shorty, 2-9-11.
Announcement that Dr. H. Stow Garlick, specialist in red eye ear nose and throat, will return to resume practice on Tuesday June 15 following a period away. The notice notes his expertise and location for patient referrals.
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a preventive and treatment for minor injuries and skin blemishes. It claims antiseptic protection, infection control, and safe healing for cuts, bruises, pimples, eczema, and blood poisoning from minor wounds. Sold in a 25 cent box at druggists.
Robert Madison Broadwater aged 2% years infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Broadwater died this morning at 5 o'clock at the family home in North Laredo. Remains were sent to Tyler Texas for interment this afternoon. The parents and Mrs Shadleworth accompany the body. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
J. Davis opens a billiard and pool hall at 705 Santa Isabel Avenue with first class tables and equipment. Visit the new place for a good game.
A protracted meeting will commence at the Baptist church on Sunday morning. Meetings will be held every night at 7 o'clock Rev. J A. Scott has been engaged as evangelist. The public is invited.
Notice to all persons indebted to the City of Laredo for taxes for any year from 1885 to 1914 inclusive. Call and pay promptly to the City Tax Collector to avoid suit and foreclosure of tax liens. If unpaid, the property may be sold to cover taxes, penalty, interest and costs, greatly increasing the burden.
Five immigrant service cars from Eagle Pass delivered seventeen wounded Carrancistas to Laredo for deportation to Mexico after battles when Villa forces captured Piedras Negras. Some patients are stable, others seriously hurt, with care shifted to the Nuevo Laredo hospital. Two more wounded arrived by train for treatment there.
Mrs Violet Oberfeldt and society page note a Memorial Service at Christ's Church this Sunday with Rev. Chas Cook delivering the sermon and Mrs Schmidt singing. Monday features Mrs John Morton's Bridge Club at 3 30 pm and Flag Day observance by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks with music led by Mrs D F Anderson. Elizabeth Mussett hosts Sunday School picnic at the Chacon, party departs town at ten.
An old advertisement touts Delaware Punch as a drink that finds instant favor with bold claim phrases and nationwide appeal. The snappy line highlights instant appeal and wide availability in a compact promotional copy.
The Times society column invites readers to submit weddings dinners visitors and club events. Mrs Ed Denike and grandson Jack and Miss Alice Denike head to Corpus Christi due to illness Mrs Ouida Valentine of Houston visits Mrs Frank Nye. A B Collins leaves Uvalde. Maud MacKnight travels to Fort Slocum. M Fish and companions go Cotulla fishing. Boy Scouts and Episcopal Church boys camp near Cotulla. Bella Vista swimming party chaperoned by Mrs Cone Miss Yates and others attend. Nullos Club hosts meeting with prize winners Miss Amar Penn and Miss Eva Astin receive gifts.
The Retail Merchants Association says M W Brennan resigns as secretary and Alfonso Ochoa is appointed successor. Ochoa, a Laredo native, has held key posts with the Texas Mexican and National Railways of Mexico, rising to chief clerk in the National Railways Customs Office in New Laredo before the offices there closed. He recently served as bookkeeper for Laredo Auto Sales Co, resigning to take the secretary post.
Jacinta Castro and her six children, including a 17 year old daughter who earns one dollar weekly, face destitution after the death of the daughter and son-in-law. The family, living at 509 San Leonardo Avenue, relies on neighbors and requests food or clothing donations, assisted by Nellie H. de la Garza.
Deputy U S Marshal Allan Walker returned to Laredo after four weeks, having attended Corpus Christi district court where six prisoners were sent to Fort Leavenworth to serve sentences of one year to longer. Charges included blackhand demands, white slave law violation, bonded car robbery, counterfeiting, and bootlegging. The Corpus Christi grand jury returned 42 indictments against local politicians and office holders in Nueces County.
A vintage advertisement extols the unequaled flavor of Delaware Punch, urging readers to seek the mark label. The colorful promo emphasizes nationwide reach with lines about asking for Delaware Punch everywhere.
The United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans notes unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday. The brief report indicates evolving weather with possible changes over the weekend.
Observations for the two hours ending 6 p m note a maximum temperature of 101 degrees and a minimum of 74 degrees. Winds were from the south with clear conditions overall.
O Pratt of Encinal and J Howerton of St Louis are guests in the city. Elizondo a Saltillo businessman visits his sister Mrs A L Vidaurri. Dr T A Wharton of Sherman arrives with plans for his son Rev L H Wharton wedding to Miss Alice Borchers next Tuesday. Rev R A Gribble of Austin arrives as best man. Various names listed under ABENDER HAMILTON and ROSS with multiple travelers and residents from numerous cities and states.
The Carranza military commander in Nuevo Laredo seized 36000 in Villa currency from the Monterey agent of the Pierce Fordyce Oil Co. The agent reported plans to exchange the currency in Laredo, and the official ordered production of the Villa money, which was confiscated. A complaint was lodged with Consul Garrett.
A historical digest lists events on June 12 across centuries. Crusaders attack Jerusalem in 1099, Tolosa battle shifts Moors’ fortunes, 1665 New York City adopts municipal government, 1672 restraint on false news, 1775 martial law in Massachusetts, 1820 Missouri constitutional convention, 1828 Iowa territory act, 1884 Mexico proclaims new constitution, 1878 poet Bryant dies, 1914 House accepts tolls bill amendment amid partisan vote.
The English scientist and author Sir Oliver Lodge is celebrated on his 64th birthday. A pioneer in electricity and psychical research, he contributed to the Society for Psychical Research and explored immortality through science. Born June 12, 1851 at Penkhull, he later led university work in Liverpool and Birmingham and authored books on science and space.
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