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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
11
The piece notes strained U S Mexico City relations and hints at possible escalations. It describes readers awaiting developments as telegraph services push first hand news via the Associated Press and Times. The report emphasizes the urgency of subscribing to stay informed and not miss crucial updates.
Henry Clay Barnabee, renowned singer and comedian born November 14, 1833 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, celebrated his 70th birthday at his Boston area home. Long career included debut as a reader, Lyceum work, founding Boston Ideal Opera Company in 1879 and forming the Bostonian Opera Company later.
Washington November 14 The fourth annual meeting of the American Society for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality opens with Dr L Emmett Holt presiding. Topics include Eugenics prenatal care infant hygiene feeding and vital statistics in social betterment.
Leonard Haynes returned yester day from Carrizo Zapata county. Hon Carlos Bee of San Antonio ar rived in the city yesterday. FE Pennell of Millett is in the city and staying at the Hamilton. Beatrice Wade of Wadeville North Carolina visits Mrs J M Burr and family. Jewell Nalley of the own Texas arrived for an extended visit to Miss Edin Browns hosever Roper of Hebbronville is in the city on business. Roper recently bought a bunch of mulgs in the tower country and is leaving today.
The Omaha Bee notes that a trade or calling bestows an estate of profit and honor. It urges parents and youths to value thorough training in a definite craft or profession, warning against reliance on quick schemes and speculation in an age of chance.
Advertisement notes a daily newspaper subscription opportunity from The Times offering access at 50 cents per month.
In Great Britain last year a total of 1,852,241 workers were employed in factories with 890,834 engaged in textile trades, highlighting textiles as a dominant employment sector.
An advertisement promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for lung and throat ailments including grippe pneumonia and bronchial issues. It cites Annie F. Loughran’s affidavit of recovery after long trouble and repeated illness, claiming no narcotics or habit forming drugs, urging readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans issued to The Times notes tonight and Saturday will be generally cloudy. Fort McIntosh recorded a maximum temperature of 86 and a minimum of 55 with wind from the south and clear skies.
A London dispatch praises Enrico Caruso suggesting his bones as musical or credits his press agent as a skilled lyre maker, reflecting a playful take on the renowned tenor's persona.
New Haven Conn November 14 Thousands of Yale and Princeton followers gathered for the game set for tomorrow on the fortieth anniversary of their first meeting November 15 1873 Princeton won that initial match since then they have met yearly Yale leads with twenty wins to Princeton ten and eight ties Despite modest form Yale ticket demand remains strong and a record crowd is anticipated Officials include Referee William Langford Trinity College Umpire Nic Srow Michigan Linesman David Fultz Brown University.
In Geneva New York on November 14 a prominent assembly of educators scientists and publishers witnessed the formal inauguration of Dr Lyman P Powell as Hobart College president He arrives from New York University where he taught business ethics Powell a Delaware native studied at Johns Hopkins Wisconsin and the University of Pennsylvania.
A comic tale frames Happy Hooligan's attempt to enlist succumbing to military life. He stands trial before the Colonel for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline after greeting his Captain with a cheerful, informal "Hello, there, kiddo." The piece, signed The Green Bag, lampoons 19th century army drill and rank strictness.
Minnie Dupree known as Sallie Fisher to theatre fans appears in a vaudeville one act by Ethel Barrymore, Carrots, directed by Joe Hart. A son was born to Mrs. Arthur Houghton in Detroit, noted in society notices. Sousa marks his twenty second American season and will continue concert appearances despite wealth.
Send in your old mags and rags to the Office and transform them into cash. We pay three cents per pound for clean soft rags. Advertisements note the deal and encourage participation from readers to turn obsolete materials into money.
Detroit observer notes Jim McGuire born November 14, 1862, marks his 50th birthday today. The Deacon, longtime figure and Detroit scout, played for Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, Toronto, Rochesters, Washington, Brooklyn, and Boston Americans before managing. He remains a respected veteran of the diamond.
A Missouri man plans to marry the girl whose name was found on an egg. Had the tale occurred earlier they might celebrate silver wedding at Washington Fort. Mrs. Highstone boasts noble ancestry from famed battlefield days while Mrs. Wibbles notes her husband’s circus roots, per the Boston Transcript.
A consumptive cough warning and remedy advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery to stop coughing loosen the chest and reduce fever. A Glen Ellyn Iowa testimonial claims six weeks of failure was cured, with a money back guarantee. Available 50c or $1.00 from Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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