Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Laredo Weekly Times in Laredo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

7

CAME FROM MONTEREY IN AUTOS

Two autos from Monterey arrived at dusk on their long journey. George Bispham of Monterey wire mills and Arthur Derby with him, plus Captain Nat Turner and a New York correspondent traveled with him. No rebels were met. both cars suffered tire punctures and deflated tires. The groups left the vehicles for repairs and continued to San Antonio by train the next morning.

Monterey George Bispham Arthur Derby San Antonio

Congressman Garner Visits Laredo To Meet Friends

Congressman John Nance Garner arrived in Laredo where he greeted locals with handshakes and cordial remarks. He said the trip aimed to reassure supporters, mend political fences, and bolster defenses ahead of July, staying at the Hamilton through tomorrow night.

Congress John Nance Garpen John Garner Laredo Amigo Times Garner the Hamilton

A Sure Remedy for Lazy Liver

Dodson's Liver Tone is touted as the trusted liver tonic sold by City Drug Co with a money back guarantee. Priced at 50 cents a bottle it is presented as the safest remedy for torpid liver constipation and biliousness avoiding calomel and promising full refund if unsatisfied. Buyers are warned of imitations and urged to request Dodson's Liver Tone.

Dodson City Drug Co

Webb county commission convenes to count wild animal pelts

The Webb County commissioners court opened its regular November term with County Judge Geo R Page and commissioners Barthelow Puig and Davis present along with County Clerk Rodriguez. After routine business the day is set to examine and approve payment for wild animal hides, with emphasis on processing a large stock of pelts.

Webb County Geo. R. Page Barthelow Puig Davis Rodriguez

Fine Player Piano In First Class Condition

Advertisement promises a fully guaranteed player piano in excellent condition and invites inquiries. Address inquiries to office marked G for information, with reference code Eee 11-16-tf.

Plans to Raise Texas Regiment for Volunteer Service

A group of prominent Dallas businessmen form a Texas regiment to be offered to the United States in case of intervention in Mexico. Volunteers would serve at no cost to the government until accepted. Attendees include Hatton Wy Summers. Also notes Waxahachie movements as small troop detachments pass through toward South Texas.

Associated Press Dalla Texas United States Mexico Hatton Wy Summers Waxahachie South Texas Sixth U.S. Cavalry Twenty-sixth

Wilson backs embargo keep and opposes recognition

President Wilson said the United States would not recognize the rebels or lift the embargo on arms. He signaled displeasure at Muerta’s plan to void elections and seat a new Congress, arguing such moves contradict constitutional processes. Senators advised reviewing embargo policy amid Mexican upheaval.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Muerta Congress United States Tie

City welcomes federal court attendees and visitors

A steady stream of arrivals and departures marks the day as federal court sessions draw in residents and visitors from San Antonio Cotulla Hebbronville and Corpus Christi. Notables and travelers including J B Davenport B W Teagarden Carlos Bee and Marshall Hicks arrive or depart for court business and short trips. Weather notes report a cool start with a max of 78 and min of 30 with a north wind.

DD. D. Davis Dolores Pratt Encinas Hamilton Bob Burges R. BE. Welhausen Torrecillas J. B. Harlan San Antonio Chas. H. Stowers Ll. W. Kinsley Asherton Marshall Hicks Ed Rock la Salle County B. W. Teagarden T. A. Coleman San Antoonio W. E. Fitch Henry Edds Hebbronville Carlos Bee Federal Court Robi Gouger Cotulla Whit Neal G. C. Hiatt Mounted Customs Sam McKenzie Hebbrowville Thos. B. Southgate Corpus Christi Fort Mclntosh

Pasture Hunting Prohibition Notice by Alfred Matthew

A notice warns hunters to stay out of the pasture lands of Alfred Matthew and declares no hunting permits will be issued. Violators will be prosecuted. The notice signed in parentheses by Adyv. appears as a local community alert.

Remarkable Cure of Croup by Cham berlain’s Remedy

Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pa relates that Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy cured her child of croup last winter. She says it cut the phlegm and relieved coughing spells and saved his life. For sale by all dealers. Adv

Louisiana to raise funds at constitutional convention

Baton Rouge November 10. Louisiana moves to authorize the borrowing of 11 000 000 by a constitutional amendment. The plan allows short term notes at the best available rate to cover maturing state bonds in January. The restrictions bar bonds under fifty years and cap interest at four percent, aiming to secure funds amid high rates.

Baton Rouge

Receivers Not Required to Pay Corporate Tax Under Law

Washington November 10 receivers of insolvent corporations are not required to pay the corporation tax imposed by the Payne Aldrich act a supreme court decision announced today confirms the ruling.

Associated Press Weshington Supreme Court

Hitchcock Opposes Currency Caucus Move

Sen. Hitchcock sharply attacked plans to bring the currency question to a Democratic caucus on Wednesday. He remains the lone Democrat on the banking committee to oppose the administration's currency policy and will not alter his convictions to meet the president's views.

Associated Press Washington Hitchcock

State Ginning Report Shows 2,245,000 Bales Ginned

Austin Texas November 10 The Department of Agriculture announced that 2,245,000 bales of the 1913 cotton crop had been ginned in the state prior to November 1 highlighting the progress of the season.

Department of Agriculture Associated Press Austin Texas State Department of Agriculture

U S Good Roads Meet Opens in St Louis

The United States Good Roads Association chaired by Senator Bankhead of Alabama opened its annual convention in St Louis Missouri with delegates from across the nation. Governors congressmen and other officials attended Governor Major of Missouri welcomed the guests as sessions run through the week.

St. Louia United States Good Roads Association Bankhead Alabama Major Missouri

Anti-Saloon League Convention Opens in Columbus

A powerful national gathering of anti liquor traffic advocates arrives in Columbus Ohio for the biennial Anti Saloon League of America convention. Sessions run three days with a concurrent Friday joint conference of major prohibition and temperance groups to plan a nationwide campaign for national prohibition.

Columbus Anti Saloon League of America

Notice of Sale at Customs House Seizure

Notice of sale of a brown horse seized for violation of U S Revenue laws to be sold at the Customs House on Monday November 17 1912 at 11 a m. Claims must be filed with the Collector within seven days from date hereon. MARY C DEVINE Deputy Collector Laredo Texas November 10 1912. Adg.

Customs House

Died of Excitement After Football Game

Ramon Garcia a Spaniard died in St Louis Mo after fainting from excitement at a football game where he served as cheer leader. The incident occurred yesterday and he passed away moments later.

Ity Presa St. Louis Ramon Garcia

Ritual Murder Case Acquittal Shocks Kiev Jury

Mendel Beiliss, a Jewish resident of Kiev, was acquitted by the jury today in the ritual murder case over the death of Yushinsky a Christian boy. The lengthy trial drew wide attention and intense public reaction across the city and region.

Mendel Beiliss Boy Associated Press Kiev Russia Médel Belliss Yushinsky

London installs new Lord Mayor Bowater succeeds Burnett

Nov 10 London reports the Lord Mayor’s show with Sir Thomas Van Sittart Bowater formally installed as Lord Mayor. The procession from Guildhall to Law Courts and back was lavishly decorated. Bowater, 51, Manchester born, heads a paper mill firm and rose from Court of Common Council representative in 1889 to sheriff in 1906 and alderman. He aims to support outdoor sports and the Olympic Games during his term.

London Thomas van Sittart Bowater David Burnett Guildhall Law Courts Victoria Embankment Metropolitan Police Thomas Bowater Manchester Court of Common Council

Vanderveers Arrive For Mother's Medical Treatment

Miss Neva Vanderveer and Mr Leo Vanderveer arrived with their mother from Harlingen to seek medical care. The mother is seriously ill and hospitalized at Mercy Hospital following the move to the city.

Neva Vanderveer Leo Vanderveer Harlingen

Piano Tuning by Goggan and Bros in City this Week

R W Foster of the Ross Hotel advertises piano tuning service in the city this week. Ef indicates address or note.

Goggan & Bros R. W. Foster Ross Hotel

Unseasonable Heavy Snowstorm Cuts West Virginia Pennsylvan ia

A fierce snow and wind storm cripples transportation and wire communication across West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Snow ranges ten to sixteen inches with continued heavy falls and widespread isolation. one fatality reported and thousands of dollars in damage. Lake Region storm dwells around Cleveland with gale winds and up to twenty inches of snow, extending toward Oklahoma.

Associated Press Pittsburg Navy West Virginia Pennestrania Cleveland Olia Lower Lakes Oklahoma

Surf storm lashes Chicago waterfront on November gale

A heavy gale drives a dangerous surf along the Chicago water front on November 10. Strong waves terrify pedestrians as coastal faces collapse under the wind, with authorities noting continued high seas and ongoing danger.

Janitors urged to keep records of marriages in flats

J Prank Chase, secretary of the New England Ward and Watch Society, urged at the International Purity Congress a law requiring janitors to keep on file on the first floor of apartment houses the marriage licenses of every couple living there.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Navy J. Prank Chase New England Ward and Watch Society International Purity Congress Today

Banquet of Canadian Club in New York Planned

Elaborate arrangements are complete for the Canadian Club of New York annual banquet at the Hotel Plaza tomorrow night. The Dominion government will send cabinet members and a number of President Wilson's aidesare expected to attend. Noted figures from both nations are expected, marking the first dinner since the new tariff law.

New York Canadian Club of Hotel Plaza Paeminion Wilson

World Conference of Surgeons Opens in Chicago

The fourth annual Clinical Congress of Surgeons in North America begins in Chicago with about 3,500 surgeons from the United States Canada and Europe expected to attend. Noted speakers include Sir W Arbuthnot Lane Dr Herbert J Paterson and Dr John B Deaver. Wednesday features cancer talks led by Professor Kronig with bios by Dr Roswell Park and Dr William J Mayo.

Chicago Clinical Congress of Surgeons North America United States Canada Europe W. Arbuthnot Lane London Herbert J. Paterson John B. Deaver Philadelphia

Notice to Hunters Afar Pasture Leased and Prohibited

We have leased the Eapelo pasture east of the Zapata road and forbid hunting there. No one may issue hunting permits. Hunters caught there will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Craig & Thompson. 1L-74ff, (Ady)

Eapelo Zapata Road Craig & Thompson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congressman Garner Hake The Commissioners’ Court Schlitz Sipalee K. Ey RE Wing Co Milwaukee Jung Brewing Co Schutz John Gilligan Hamilton Dallas Huser Eng Luerta Rabago Mexico City Tamanthpos Rived J. B. Davenport Mr. Davenport Missouri Pacific H. B. Miller W. A. Tarver H. Neal H. T. Watchman KR. W. Foster W. 2. Mathews D. D. Davis Pedro Nunez Islitas Jesus Villareal Darwin Webster Sprite J. H. Wendell F. J. Pedbrook Geo. R. Bispham Henry J. Reilly A. Barton H. Wiggins A. Keller H. A. McKay L. C. Masterson Houston L. Flieckinger Little Rock Jno L. Hess J.C. Campbell Pearsall Georgie Smith J. N. Garner Uvalde Lock McDaniel W. T. Burns Robt L. Barses O. Pratt Encinal Weather Forecast United States Weather Bureau New Orleans the Telephone Co Alfred Matthew Croup Louisiana Rency U. S. Good Roads Association Anti-Saloon League Convention Mary C, Devine Ady Janhors Canadian Club World Conference OF Surgeons
Search Courier

Search the Laredo Weekly Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Laredo Weekly Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication