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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

12

Mexico diplomacy reads like a bluff in Wilson era crisis

Saturday’s Daily reports that Mexico’s Huerta regime appears to bluff in their diplomatic struggle with the United States. Washington unity pins Huerta to submit to U S demands, with ministers and cabinet unsettled over successor options while Carranza’s position weakens. Pro and anti liquor debates frame domestic policy amid growing labor actions and Pacific railroad strikes, as readers note the diplomat’s failure to reconcile in a poker analogy.

United States Wilson Huerta Gen. Huerta Modeno Washington Mexico Venustiano Vartaiza Republic Manuel Calero Gamboa

Liquor Prosecutions and Saloon Closings Debate

The Denison Herald notes ongoing enforcement battles since the nine thirty saloon closing and anti shipping laws. Attorney general rulings on roof removals and post closing cleanup spark debate, with supreme court expected to rule on legality and interpretive scope of the new measures.

Attorney General's Department Supreme Court Denison Herald

Hauptmann Birth Highlighting German Literary Giant

This birthday sketch notes Gerhardt Hauptmann born November 15 1862 in Silesia. At Jena his talent emerged and he admired Tolstoi Zola and Ibsen. His early realistic play debuted in Berlin 1889 signaling his path as champion of the new movement The Sunken Bell is his noted masterpiece.

Gerhardt Hauptmann Silesia University of Jena Tolstoi Zola Ibsen Berlin Hauptmanns

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method Ady

A brief notice indicates a new at home method for curing piles promoted by Ady. The ad claims effectiveness without surgical treatment and urges readers to try the absorption approach.

Laredo Meeting Aims Highways Linking City To World

A. L. Westgart of the Trans-Continental Highway League and Mason Maney visited Laredo for a conference with directors and citizens. They discussed three trans-continental highway routes, a national highway commission, and linking Laredo to the world road system, plus the military road to Brownsville. The party later photographed at the boundary monument, triggering local interest.

A. L. Westgart Ocean National Highway Commission Laredo National League Brownsville Pearsall Westgart International Bridge Boundary Line Auto Party Boundary Monument

Local railroad strike news and theater ads at Star

Developments in the Southern Pacific strike grip local attention with possible mail delays. Tonight at the Star a three reel melodrama A Message to Headquarters draws crowds, with 5 and 10 cent pricing. Local business ads promote Buick autos and building materials.

Southern Pacific

Extra! Extra! A Message to Headquarters screening tonight

A big three reel feature at the Star screens hair raising scenes and hints at what comes next. Admission prices are 1c and 10c. A second item notes a remarkable cure for croup praised by Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa who credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with easing a child's symptoms and saving his life. Sold by dealers.

The Star Chamberlain J. B. Cook Indiana

Church Services Across Denominations in Butte

The town’s churches announce service schedules and sermons for St. Augustine Pro-cathedral St. Peter’s Guadalupe Church and others. Highlights include morning masses at various times, evening prayers, Sunday schools and sermons. Also notes a Texas Baptist State Convention in Dallas and a cordial welcome at Church of Christ services. A side item mentions the Montana Federation of Labor presenting miniature showcases of Montana ore to AFL delegates.

Church of Christ,Christian Church Victoria Street Davis Avenue Randolph American Federation of Labor Butte Mont Seattle Montana Federation of Labor Montana

Plow Contract Sought for Thirty Acres in Town Limits

Notice seeks a contractor to plow thirty acres of land within city limits at eight inches deep. Offeror H L Hodges of the town announces the bid date noted as November 14 1931 and invites responses.

H. L. Hodges

Concert for the Organ Fund at Christ Church

A sacred concert for the organ fund will be held at Christ Church next Thursday evening November 20 at eight. Under Mrs D F Anderson the program features a quartet of Mesdames Jackson and Woodman and Messrs Cook Moynahan with selections by Edmund Turner Harker Lagye Berthold and others. Proceeds go to the organ fund.

Organ Fund Christ Church D. F. Anderson C. G. Jackson G. C. Woodman C. W. Cook Robt. Moynahan Lord Edmund Turner

Tess of the D Urbervilles at Star Monday Night

Daniel Frohman’s Tess of the D Urbervilles starring Mrs Fiske will screen at the Star on Monday night November 17. The Star Management urges patronage at the higher 10, 20 cent prices to sustain future high class productions in Laredo. Also: Mrs Ida Derby underwent a successful operation at Mercy Hospital with favorable recovery prospects.

Moving Picture Daniel Frohman Laredo Frohman Puble THE Star Management Ida Derby Mercy Hospital

Notice to Hunters Name Hardie H Jepersiers

Notice warns hunters to stay off pastures to prevent damage to cattle and monetary loss. Those who disobey will be prosecuted and a civil suit for damages will be pursued. Friends not excepted.

Hardie H. Jepersiers

Notice to Tax-payers Opens Tax Office in Court House

Notice to tax-payers states the tax office in the court house is open for collection of State and County taxes for 1918 with hours from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. Adv. reference 10-16-301.

Court House

Local Soldier Perry Rich Dies in Philippine Incident

The Times reports Second Lieutenant Perry Rich of the Philippine Scouts died when his hydroplane fell into Manila Bay, earlier serving at Fort Marytoshe and known to Paradoites. He previously earned a commission after World War I service and was noted as part of the Aerial Corps A.

Times Associated Press Perry Rich Philippine Scouts Manila Rich Fort Mary Tosh Perry Charles Rich Aerial Corps

Webb County Commissioners Set to Adjourn This Afternoon

Webb County commissioners, after a week of routine business and approval of warrants for 325 coyote and wildcat pelts, prepared to adjourn this afternoon following last Monday's session in which substantial routine matters were handled.

Webb County

Grand jury adjourns to Monday after indicting fourteen

The district court grand jury, in session since Monday morning, adjourned today until Monday morning. They will resume investigations then. Fourteen indictments have been returned, and three parties have not yet been taken into custody.

District Court

Saved His Foot

Bantam man H D Ely suffered a four year foot ulcer and refused amputation. He tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort and reported his foot was soon completely cured. The salve is promoted as a remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema with a 26 cent price. Bucklen Co. offers mail and druggist sales from Philadelphia or St Louis.

H. D. Ely Bantam Bucklen H. BE. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Lows

Government bulletin urges ban on night work for youths

The Bureau of Labor Statistics within the U.S. Department of Labor issues a bulletin calling for a prohibition on night work for children eighteen years old or younger.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor of the United States

PERSONALS A Texas city visit list with names and destinations

Dr. A T Cook of Dolores is in the city for a short visit. Hon Marshall Hicks of San Angelo arrived this morning. Barberio left for Antonio on business. C G Jrewster left for San Antonio. Mrs A S Lafon returned home from Dallas. Eugene Buck of Carrizo Springs is here staying at the Ross. Mims left for Birmingham to make a future home. Mrs Myrtle Harper Slack headed to San Antonio after visiting Mr R C Bateman. Mrs J C Hawley to morrow for a visit. she lives in Brookline Mass. Ross list includes Killinger Buck Hawkes Winter Reiser McKinley Mellon Wagenberth Taylor Bowman Philips Crockett Rewhite Ward Schneers Peasky Loute man.

A. T. Cook Dolores Marshall Hicks San Ang Lio A. 5. Lafon Dallas Eugene Buck Carrizo Springs City Ross Myrtle Harper Slack San Antonio R. C. Bateman Graham Taylor J. C. Hawley Bessie Derby Hawley Brookline Mass Ward W. F. Schneers One Peasky Georgetown Richard Loueman

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