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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1915

Page

7

Hamilton hospitality noted with regional visitors

Mrs B G Delling and daughter of Dolores visit the Hamilton while guests include Sam J Jordan of Encinal and Marshall Hicks of San Antonio. County Clerk Jose B Garcia of Zapata county attends on business, Dr and Mrs M P Cullinan return from a long trip, and numerous others from San Antonio to Monterrey are listed as guests or visitors at the Hamilton.

B. G. Delling Dolores Hamilton Sam J. Jordan Encinal Marshall Hicks San Antonio Hamilton O. Guenther New Braunfels Jose B. Garcia Zapata County M. P. Cullinan Wm. Witt Galveston Kitt Ross E. C. Escamilla Monterey Juan Davila Nuevo Laredo Rogelio A. Gonzalez W. Price Joe McKinley Osborne A. E Wiedmer St. Louis B.C. Hiller A. B. Gardenhire B. Pearson A. V. Kennedy Maria C. de Garza Carlos Garza Cantu M. G. Delling Lizzie Gonzales Eula Gonzales Hebbronville BE. UV. Bacon O. H. McNay Phil J. Reilly Dallas Teofilo Davalos A. Villareal Monterrey J. Chapa Sam J Jordan C. H. Clifton Islitas R. D. McAully City S. Hamburger M. Kleinhauser

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Promotes Easy Laxative

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant laxative to take at night with water. It promises a morning bowel movement, no sickly taste, and all day comfort, with a 26 cent package sold by all druggists.

Dr. King

Corpus Christi Day Observed in Laredo Procession

Yesterday afternoon the Corpus Christi feast was observed with the usual solemnity in Laredo. The procession began at San Agustin pro cathedral at 6 o’clock, advancing through Dupre vised altars along the sidewalks, circling Martin Plaza and returning to the church, with clergy, religious orders, and first communicants in white dresses and veils.

Laredo San Agustin

Suffering From Paralysis Hits Immigration Official

Robert F Hughes of the U S Immigration Department fell ill with a paralysis affecting both legs yesterday in this city. He is confined to his Pereira home room receiving medical care as friends hope for a speedy recovery. An unrelated ad for Herbine bowel remedy follows in the notice.

Robert F. Tinghes United States Immigration SerVice Iluges Pereira

Notice to Creditors in Webb County Texas

Notice to creditors of Goldburg and Mintz partnership that on April 10 1915 a deed of assignment conveyed assets to the assignee for the benefit of creditors. Creditors consenting must advise in writing within four months and file claims within six months at the assignee's address in Laredo Texas. Dated May 21 1515. Wilmer Threadgill attorney.

Texas Webb Goldburg & Mintz Ed. Goldburg William Mintz Laredo Wilmer Threadgill

Bridge and social clubs listed for the week

Society editor notes events this week with meetings of the Bridge Club at Mrs. Ryan’s this afternoon at 3 30 and the Girls Social Club with Miss Dora Gullette at 4 30. Tuesday hosts Willie Bell Brennan entertaining the Bishop Johnston Junior Auxiliary Club at 4.

Clarence Jeffries Jr. recovering after appendectomy in Galveston

Friends learn Clarence Jeffries Jr. is recovering well after an appendectomy at Seeley Hospital Galveston. L V Pender parties travel plans span towns between Laredo and San Antonio. Captains Brown Kinney and Welbourne returned from target range this morning after practice. Alice Lines to wed Edwin Landon of Indianapolis in June at Naugan tuck Connecticut. Lines formerly led Laredo Preparatory School and is fondly remembered here. Mrs Ryan hosts weekly Monday Bridge Club luncheon. attendees listed. The semi monthly Fort McIntosh hop drew town guests. punch served. Colonel and Mrs Brown hosted dinner for General and Mrs Evans before their California departure.

Clarence Jefferies, Jr Clarence Seeley Hospital Galveston Alice Lines Edwin Landon Indianapolis Indiana Naugantuck Connecticut Miss Lines Laredo Preparatory School

MeGER'S BABY ELLIXIR Ad for teething relief

Teething babies suffer in hot weather with painful gums and disordered bowels. MeGER'S BABY ELLIXIR corrects sour stomach cools and quiets the bowels and aids digestion. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Meger

Montes Lowers Bidder for New Ward School

The Times prints the list of eight bids for the First ward school building contract awarded to the lowest bidder I Montes. Other bids include D D Cline 2731 dollars Clarence Jefferies 2465 Mas Vasquez 2416 R Iruegas 2300 A J Histetter 2240 Esparza Flores 1965 and F Martinez 1950 dollars.

Times Laredo First Ward I. Montes D. D Cline Clarence Jefferies Mas & Vasquez R. Iruegas

Laredo Choral Club Concert at Strand Theater

The Laredo Choral Club presents a program tomorrow night at the Strand Theater with Miss Eva Austin assisting. Selections include Faust by Strand Orchestra, Ebb and Flow, Harvest Moon, monologues, dialect sketches, and a cello solo by Godard, with participants named Hobart Austin Galindo Parke and others.

Laredo Choral Club Eva Austin Strand Theater Faust Strand Orchestra Abt Choral Club George B. Hobart King

Italian General Advance Across Isonzo Pressed At Gradisca

Udine June 7 A broad Italian push moves today from Caporetto to the Adriatic about forty miles as hard fighting continues at Gradisca and nearby. The Trieste campaign widens with masses on the Cormons road and along the eastern Isonzo front though Austrian resistance grows stronger amid tightened censorship.

Udine Italy Isonzo Caporetto Gradisca Trieste Cormans

Georgia prison board delays Leo M. Frank commutation ruling

The Georgia prison commission does not expect to pass on Leo M. Frank's commutation application before Tuesday or Wednesday. This AP report from Atlanta notes the commission’s delay in issuing a decision on the high profile case.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Prison Commission Leo M. Frank

Maine first state exposition opens in Portland exhibit

The first state exposition of Maine's industrial activities began in Portland on June 7 and runs through June 19. A notable feature is the fish and game exhibit showcasing local resources and industry.

Portland Maine

Electric Light Men At Frisco Convention

San Francisco on June 7 hosts the National Electric Light Association annual convention drawing over 3,000 light officials to the Exposition. Attendees will view an unusual electrical display at the Fair and remain through Saturday.

San Francisco National Electric Light Association

Michigan Knights Cruise to Conclave

Houghton Michigan June 7 two steamers carried Knights Templar and families from across the state for the Fifty Ninth Conclave of the Michigan commander ies. A four day program has been arranged.

Houghton, Mich Knights Templar Michigan Commanderies

Commodore Bartlett’s Widow Weds Rear Admiral Ross

In Annapolis on June 7, Mrs. Henrietta Bartlett widow of Commodore Charles W. Bartlett United States Navy marries Rear Admiral Albert Ross United States Navy retired. The 69 year old groom, noted for building the North Chicago training station, led its command after his 1908 retirement. His first wife Miss Alice Brewer of Annapolis died seventeen years ago.

Annapolis Navy Henrietta Bartlett Charles W. Bartlett Albert Ross North Chicago Alice Brewer

Liquor Dealers Meet In Cincinnati Convention

Cincinnati June 7. An extended campaign against liquor has drawn many leaders of the liquor trade to Cincinnati for the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association convention opening tomorrow. Bottle-makers coopers and allied trades will be represented. The program covers the broader attack by prohibition advocates and civic uplift workers. The capital involved runs into hundreds of millions of dollars and speakers will discuss constitutional rights and economic questions at national state and municipal levels.

Cincinnati Cinnati National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association

May commute Frank's sentence in Georgia case

Atlanta, Ga June 7 The appeal for commutation of the death sentence passed upon Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan comes formally before the State Prison Commission today. Officials will review evidence and determine if reasonable doubt exists while Frank seeks to override the sentence to life imprisonment ahead of the June 22 electric chair date.

Atlanta Leo Frank Mary Phagan State Prison Commission Frank Georgia

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad

A short ad touts Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey cough syrup made from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands have benefited and urges readers to ask their dealer for the 25 cent bottle to end coughing and colds immediately.

Dr. Bell

German Counselor Returns to Italy After Departure

Rome reports that the German embassy counsellor, who left with the German ambassador, has returned to Italy. The move follows prior diplomatic note and signals ongoing Axis negotiations amid tensions in the region. The status of the ambassador remains unchanged as authorities assess next steps.

Italy Rome

Vessels sunk in Gulf of Riga engagement

London reports a naval engagement at the mouth of the Gulf of Riga resulted in several German transports and one large unnamed German vessel sunk. It is believed the Germans attempted to land an expeditionary force.

London Vetrograd Gulf of Riga

Allies Driven Back at Dardanelles Reports Turkish War Office

The Turkish war office states that Allied forces at the Dardanelles were pushed back with heavy losses to their former positions. Strong actions and casualties are noted, reflecting intensified combat in the Gallipoli theater near Constantinople on June 7.

Constantinople Turkish War Office Dardanelles

Russian Cruiser Amur Sunk by German Submarine

Berlin reports that on June 4 a German submarine sank the Russian cruiser Amur off a Baltic port. The Amur, a second class vessel, had been used as a mine layer.

Berlin Amur Baltic

Zeppelin Blown Up Over Belgium by British Airmen

The Admiralty says a Zeppelin was blown to pieces over Belgium by British airmen after visiting the English coast last night. R. J. Warneford attacked the airship between Brussels and Ghent at 6,000 feet, dropping six bombs. the Zeppelin exploded and burned on the ground, while two fires were started and five people died with forty injured. The blast reportedly turned Warneford's aeroplane.

London Admiralty Belgium Maeglish Brussels Ghent R. J. Warneford Warneford

Refugees Flee Mexico City As Famine Drives Exodus

Ninety Americans and over 200 foreigners will depart Mexico City today by refugee train to Vera Cruz amid famine fears. About 400 more plan rapid escape. At Obregon Villa victory reports remain unconfirmed. In Mexico City a three day riotous hunger surge filled the national convention chamber with 10 000 outside seeking food and 300 carried away.

Washington Mexico City Vera Cruz State Department Obregon Villa National Convention Speaker's

Labor Leaders and Contractors Plead Today in Chicago

Seventy of the 100 indicted labor leaders, building contractors, electrical officials and firms are to appear in federal court in Chicago before Judge Kenesaw M Landis to plead to indictments for restraint of trade. Of those who already appeared, fifteen pled not guilty, fifteen filed demurrers, and one sought quashing due to initials used instead of full name.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis

Onion Shipments From Laredo Hit 2435 Cars This Season

Five cars of onions were shipped from Laredo Saturday night while none departed last night bringing the season total to 2,435 cars. Local shippers note steady demand as harvest continues through the month.

Laredo

Herbine Promises Quick Relief For Digestive Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Herbine as a remedy for Abilious feelings fatigue and constipation. The copy claims the first dose yields improvement and a few doses restore vigor, priced at 50 cents and sold by all druggists. Ad by Ady.

Overcoats Worn As San Angelo Sees Sudden Cold

San Angelo Texas June 7 overcoats worn today as temperature plunged from 90 to 50 degrees in five hours. The sharp 40 degree drop surprised residents and prompted heavy outerwear use.

San Angelo Texas

Illinois elects judges in statewide and Chicago races

Illinois voters decide five Supreme Court justices along with fifty one circuit court judges in down state districts fourteen Chicago circuit court judges and one Superior Court judge in Chicago in today's judicial elections.

Chicago Ilinois Supreme Court Downstate Superior Court

Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery marks 275th anniversary

Boston marks the 275th founding anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Members and state officials celebrate with dawn fife and drum parades, following historic custom. The company has hosted visits in London and Canada and makes an annual pilgrimage.

Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts London Canada

American beef seized in British prize court case

London June 7 The British Prize Court begins delay ed consideration of cases involving large shipments of American meats held for adjustment. Norwegian vessels including Alfred Noble Bjornsterne Bjornsen Kim Fridland and 26 others were detained pending inquiry. The U S packers said grain and copper on prize vessels had been paid for but meat products were discriminated against. Despite an adjustment, meat shipments on thirty one vessels will be ruled upon in the prize court.

London Alfred Noble Bjornsterne Bjornsen Kim Fridland

Upside Down Rescue Flight Returns to British Territory

The pilot completed a perilous maneuver by landing safely in enemy territory, then took off again and flew back to Brittish lines, demonstrating extraordinary stamina and navigation under fire.

Lemberg May Be Captured Amid War Advances

London reports Vienna telegrams indicate Copenhagen warns Lemberg could fall at any moment to Austro German forces. Messages claim Austrians are within 25 miles in one report and within 10 miles in another.

Lemberg London Vienna Copenhagen

Spare Roman Amphitheatre in Venice Warned by Italians

June 7 report states Italian military authorities order warships and airships to spare the Roman amphitheater at Vola, arguing Austrian forces are using the site for military purposes. The action aims to protect the historic structure while tensions rise over wartime usage.

Venice Vola

French Mine Layer Casa Blanca Sunk in Aegean

Paris reports the mine layer Casa Blanca was sunk by a mine in the Aegean Sea. Uncertain about loss of life, but survivors are believed to have reached shore and been captured by Turkish forces.

Paris Casa Blanca Aegean Sea

British Steamers Sunlight and Star of the West Sinkings

German submarines sank the British steamers Sunlight and Star of the West. One went down off the Irish coast and the other off the Scottish coast, sending two vessels to the sea.

London Sunlight Star of the West

Condition is Serious London Telegraph on King Constantine

Athens telegram reports the condition of King Constantine is very serious. The brief dispatch notes his health as critical and unresolved, with medical observers tracking developments closely in the wake of royal illness.

London Athens _ telegram Constantine

French Use of Burning Liquid Fails at Vauquois

In Berlin on June 7 French forces attacked Vauquois employing burning liquid but the assault failed to achieve its objective. No further details available.

Berlin Vauquois

Arctic trawler crew killed by shell fire in North Sea

Four crew members of the British trawler Arctic were killed by German shell fire in the North Sea. A note from Washington dated June 7 states that the note to Germany is ready for transmission to Berlin. The report places emphasis on the grave wartime incident and the ongoing diplomatic exchange on Germany.

London North Sea Washington Germany Berlin

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches

A historical ad touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for tired overworked muscles. It highlights counter irritation, claims better and cleaner action than mustard, and notes it sells by druggists for 25 cents. A testimonial commends its effectiveness and thanks the product.

Sloan Ian Ady

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Corpus Christi Robert F. Hughes U. S. Immigration Department Schlitz Een Ness John Gilligan Hamilton O P Bee Milwaukee J Ho Seitz Detroit Mich Ballard Ady Violet S. Oberfeldt Brown, Kinney Welbourne Ryan Mrs. Ryan W.T. Hill Lott Taylor DaCamara Francis Alexander Robi. McComb G. C. Woodman Edward Brewster Annie Alexander EB. F. Salisbury June Rose Mr. Salisbury Fort McIntosh Montes Gounod Choral Club Fiva Austin Mr. W Austin Moore Low Godard Rafael Galindo Rockin Knox Jetin Va Anmplia Harvest Moon Rhys Hubert Money Makers Taltan Associated Press Maine Industrial Exposition Frisco Michigan Knights Mexico Illinois Boston “Ancients
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