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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
5
Sunday dinner honors Mrs Jesus Carranza wife of Nuevo Laredo commander. guests include Mrs Carranza and multiple local families. Notices advertise auto services bicycle repairs printing and a lawn party farewell for Battery A soldiers marching to Fort Sam Houston with plans for a tag day fundraiser.
Citizens confiscated and destroyed scandalous poetry printed in Li Voz de Laredo. The sheets mocked officers and the murdered Miss Emma Brown, stirring anger over the killer Leon Martinez. Local Americans acted to stop the distribution amid tensions in the border city.
Curious readers are invited to try a special Gas and Dyspepsia Watlets advertised to relieve post meal distress. Bring the ad to a clerk and follow directions to experience improved digestion and return to normal work and vigor.
Sheriff Antonio M Cuellar of Zappeta county is in the city attending the district court. H I Johnson of Moore arrived in the city this morning and is stopping at the Hamilton. Drdo M Skinner president of the Holding Institute will leave in the morning with his family for the mountains of West Virginia for the summer. Mr and Mrs JF Wormeser and daughter Rosalie, Estelle Moser and Adam Joseph attended the Wormser Yeoner and Joseph Wormser weddings in Dallas last week and returned to Laredo on Sunday. Mrs IL KL Hansen and baby wife and baby of Captain Hansen of the Ninth Infantry arrived here yesterday afternoon from Fort Thomas Ky with Miss Jamar Brewster visiting her sister. Col and Mrs C GG Brewster. Names of many travelers and residents continue in list from New Orleans to San Antonio and beyond.
Two close twin weddings took place on Thursday in the Adolphus Hotel parlor Dallas with Rabbi Greenberg officiating. Alphonse Wormser and Marjorie Yesner wed followed by Louis Joseph and Pauline Wormser in a joint ceremony attended by close relatives.
In Zapata county district court two murder cases were set for trial. Francisco Martines and Simon Hinojosa face charges in the killing of Porfirio Peda and his wife on April 15. Martines sought a continuance but was denied. Hinojosa requested severance and Martines be tried first, which the court granted. Jury selection began with 40 summoned and only one juror secured. another venire of 75 was ordered to appear this afternoon to continue the process.
A reader touts Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation. after weeks of no relief, digestion improves, per a testimonial. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers and mentions a dance reception hosted by Minnie Brown with local residents invited.
Shortage in cattle across the United States grows acute with the five principal northern markets reporting a combined drop of about 12 percent since January. May receipts fell in most markets including Chicago and Ft Worth, while St Louis saw only a slight decline. Buyers in the North at St Louis are hampered from filling orders, driving high prices that aid South Texas shippers. A trainload of George West cattle from Uvalde sold in St Louis at 7.25 per hundredweight, illustrating packers’ shift to Saturday purchases amid tight supply.
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J B Whittaker recalls suffering years with sick headache and stomach trouble. She credits Thedford s Black Draught as the best family medicine for all ages and says their household keeps it on hand. The ad touts the vegetable remedy for indigestion colic wind nausea and headache and notes a 25 cent price with druggist recommendation.
Montreal June convention of the Canadian Manufacturers Association drew several hundred leading industrial figures to a final meeting in the Windsor Hotel assembly room. President P Gordon opened proceedings as three days of sessions began covering welfare of Canadian industries followed by a banquet Thursday night with remarks expected from Premier Borden and other national figures.
A testimonial from S WN Gillaway of Stewart South Carolina praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing severe colic and diarrhoea after trying various remedies. For sale by all dealers.
The Times reprints the daily weather forecast issued by the United States Weather Bureau at New Orleans. The notice outlines expected conditions for the coming period, including temperature ranges and wind or precipitation likelihood as provided by the bureau through the Telephone Co.
Observation notes from Fort McIntosh report the 24 hour period ending yesterday evening with Ming Lemp SS lees. Temperature around 16 degrees and winds generally from the south. The sky is mostly cloudy with a threat of rain.
An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as beneficial for tuberculosis and related respiratory conditions. It claims to reduce night sweats and fever, speed recovery, and build the system, noting no narcotics or habit forming drugs. It urges Sufferers to consult Eckman Laboratory for a recovery booklet.
Chicago news reports William Rapp Jr. expressing doubt over his divorce case against Mme Schumann-Heink. The jury granted Mme Lehumann-Heink her divorce after the court found no moral obliquity by the wife.
Fire crews report fresh outbreaks of forest fires around New Forest in Marquette County. Associated Press says flames threaten brush and timber as residents prepare emergency measures and monitor wind shifts. Damaging, spreading rapidly, authorities mobilize air and ground suppression efforts.
Associated Press reports three heat related deaths in Wittshuro and Pan as temperatures reached high morning levels. Officials warn residents to seek shade and hydration while heat continues through the day.
A general strike proclaimed yesterday due to the suppression of a workers' protest at Ancona on Sunday, when several men were killed, spread today to about a dozen large cities. In Rome there was some window smashing but overall quiet.
President Wilson ordered a Saturday half holiday from June 16 to September 1, requiring all federal employees nationwide to work only four hours on Saturdays.
Madison, Wis. June conference of the Governors postponed due to many members not leaving official duties. The November session will proceed with the previously prepared programme.
Clarence L. Barber sues J Morvon in New Haven Superior Court alleging fraud in investments exceeding 200000. Trial called today as the case proceeds in the ongoing suit.
Niagara Falls Ontario June 9 Mexican Huerta delegates are told the United States will not seek war indemnity or reprisals once a stable government is restored. The US peace plan, under 300 words, will be presented to the constitutionalists for ratification after Huerta accepts it. The mediators reviewed their position and will not publish correspondence.
In Mazatlan Mexican authorities pledge to grant a permit to noncombatants who wish to evacuate as the constitutionalist lines advance. In New York General Manager Smith of Ward Line expects the Antilla to discharge its munitions at Tampico tomorrow, though he will follow Washington instructions.
The cabinet decided to hold up at Galveston the ammunition aboard the steamer HM Sud, now en route from New York to Galveston for transshipment there, as Carranza directs the plan.
Paris June 4 Senator Ribot announced the formation of a new French cabinet with himself serving as premier. The move consolidates leadership and sets a decisive government course amid ongoing political shifts.
Washington June 9 Associated Press Senate starts debate on Panama tolls repeal with resumed speechmaking. No immediate vote in sight as Senator Smith's early remarks yield no new points.
Miss Ernes Van Wyck Rhein daughter of Dr M L Rhein and Lieut John Strone Abbott USN were married this afternoon at the Church of the Heavenly Rest. A reception for the bridal party and guests followed at the Women's University Club.
A gathering of Mexican War veterans in Chillicothe Ohio for the annual reunion of their national association. Captain John A Visher of the city serves as president of the association addressing attendees.
In Philadelphia on June 9 a three day State convention of the Improved Order of Red Men and its women's auxiliary opened for the first time in twelve years. The gathering features a street parade with about 25,000 members in both old and modern Indian costumes.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Texas Mexican Railway Company will be held at the company's office in Laredo Texas on June 24 1914 at 9 00 a m for the election of directors and other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after adjournment. Secretary Boniger signs as adv.
White Sulphur Springs Va. opening day of the annual convention of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association draws representation from sections of the country and all branches of the hardware trade. The Southern Hardware Jobbers Association meets in conjunction with the manufacturers as sessions continue through Friday.
Halifax N S June 9 The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron has completed preparations for the low monal regatta to be held next north The main feature of the week is the Coronation Cup which is expected to attract a large gathering of yachting enthusiasts Entries for the races may include the Gem the winner of the race last year and her two closest competitors the Shirley from Sydney and the Scrapper from Bad deck
Chicago June 9 Thousands of women delegates, expected to reach 10,000, discuss whether the General Federation of Women's Clubs will endorse woman suffrage. Suffragists predict a victory for their cause at the convention this year.
Col Roose velt traveled from Madrid to La Granja where he met King Alfonso and Queen Victoria at the summer palace. The visit occurred during a June 9 briefing by the Associated Press, highlighting diplomacy and royal access.
San Angelo Texas June 9 All bids were rejected at yesterday's wool sale because they were too low.
Washington June 9 Attorney General McReynolds told the cabinet that he opposes clemency for Frank M Ryan former president of the Iron Workers Association convicted of dynamitating dynamiting McReynolds stated he is against granting a pardon and the appeal is under review The report underscores the administration stance on the case and the ongoing clemency consideration
In Goldfield Nevada on June 9 Dr E A Wheeler a leading physician and three companions died when their car overturned in an automobile accident.
Thirty one lodges of Elks in Wisconsin attend the annual state convention at Wanson. Business sessions extend over two days and are interspersed with entertainment features.
Portland Oregon June 9 The eighth annual rose carnival week opened with the city decorated and crowded with visitors. The highlight was a water pageant honoring the arrival of the Queen of Rosario who traveled the Willamette River in a flower bedecked royal barge escorted by a squadron of 100 ships.
In Kidersley Saskatchewan on June 9 the trial began in supreme court for R A Hardy town postmaster of Fiske accused of murdering Lee Yuen a Chinese laundryman. Yuen was found Feb 25 with a severely gashed throat and allegedly named Hardy in a dying statement.
Chicago streets filled with visiting clubwomen from across the nation as the General Federation of Women's Clubs holds its twelfth biennial convention. An estimated 4,000 delegates and many visitors are in the city, with a council meeting set for tomorrow morning and the formal opening planned for the evening in the auditorium.
A Port Arthur News quip complains about gender bias after a man is arrested in Shreveport for carrying a bottle of Schlitz while no women are noted for dress code violations. The remark highlights perceived unequal treatment between genders in enforcement.
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