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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

8

Dallas arsonists propose volunteer regiment for Mexico

Tuesday’s Daily reports Dallas arsonists proposed forming a Texas volunteer regiment to be offered to the United States in case of Mexico intervention. The piece argues the US already has sufficient forces and warns funds would better aid families of soldiers. It notes public opinion favors readiness but doubts actual deployment.

Baer Coy Dallas Texas United States Mexico Ias Washington United Ss Massachusetts Spain Dalles Dallas Times-Herald Burbank San Antonio Express

Invisible Government Attack by Organized Dollars

The executive council report from Seattle attacks invisible government by organized dollars linked to the National Association of Manufacturers. It cites Mulhall’s disclosures about influencing legislation, detailing testimony before congressional committees and noting lavish lobbyist salaries and large expense accounts.

Orgress National Association Congress Manufacturers’ Association American Federation of Labor Executive Council Seattle National Association of Manufacturers Martin Mulhall Emeil House Senate

Roosevelt and politics in newspaper commentary

A roundup of quotes and opinions from various Texas papers on Theodore Roosevelt as a speaker, U.S. diplomacy with Mexico, agricultural notes on cotton pests and boll weevils, a Houston penitentiary case, quail hunting laws, college alumni politics, Kansas City red light district reform, and a jab at windjammerless politicians referencing an odorless onion.

Theodore Roosevelt United States Western Hemisphere Houston Post. Co Roosevelt Club Harvard Taft Club Yale Waco News Kansas City City Commission Houses of Correction Denison Herald

Dissolution of Tamaulipas Legislature Noted With No Arrests

A despatch reports the dissolution of the Tamaulipas legislature and notes there were no arrests. The correspondent omits any stated count of casualties.

Tamaulipas

Broad Snowfall Grips Early Southwest Texas

A heavy snowstorm blankets Southwest Texas with up to twenty inches, a rare sight for the region. The weather disrupts travel and daily life while peach blossoms and orange blooms endure beneath the unusual white coat as locals compare conditions to harsher northern winters.

Texas

This Date in History November 11 1759 through 1889

Highlights events include Johann Schiller birth 1759 and Cyrus Alger inventor of the cylinder stove birth 1781. Chrysler's Farm defeat of Americans in 1812, Lake Price tempest in 1835, Walker filibuster from New Orleans in 1857, and Washington statehood proclaimed in 1889.

Cyrus Alger West Bridgewater Mass Lake Price William Walker New Orleans Nicaragua Washington Harrison

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities

An advertisement announces daily availability of opportunities in THE TIMES with a subscription rate of 50 cents per month.

the Times

Garner Visits Constituents Amid Border Discussion

Congressman Garner arrived this morning and will stay until evening for a routine district tour. He said he came to visit constituents and gain insight into border conditions, stressing no special purpose beyond representing all counties in the Fifteenth district.

Y. Garner Ind Garner Congress Congressman Garner John Garner Washington

Piano Tuning by Goggan and Pros This Week

R W Foster at the Ross Hotel offers piano tuning services this week. Advert shows Goggan and Pros. tuner in city from January 10, 1907, for the period.

Goggan & Pros. Tuner R. W. Foster Ross Hotel

Federal court reports eighteen grand jury indictments

The federal district court yesterday afternoon returned eighteen indictments in a busy session. Fifteen charged smuggling mezcal, one for smuggling an alien into the United States, and two for re-entry after deportation. Henry Rosenberg v. L. R. Ortiz proceeded to trial and was not concluded by noon today. The grand jury remained in session with no further bills yet, though another batch may come in this afternoon.

United States Henry Rosenberg Ve. L. R. Ortiz Equity

Waco Cotton Palace Exposition Nov 1 16

Mrs G C Wiatt hosted a large gathering at the Bertani homestead for a 500 card party. Prizes included embroidered linen napkins, card table covers, and a Ty? Buenz marred consolation prize. lithographed duck designs adorned the tally boards. A light luncheon followed.

Waco Cotton Palace Exposition Bertani Homestead G. C. Wiat Landsome L. J. Christen

Auto Livery Rates in City and Country Trips

Auto livery offers reliable hire services with rates at 2.00 and 2.50 dollars per hour in the city and special rates for country trips. Crescent Garage at 1011 Matamoros Street handles all trains. Phone 481. Applewhite & Nieto P.

Crescent Garage Matamoros Street

Chamberlain's Tablets Improve Appetite and Digestion

For sale by all dealers. These tablets not only move the bowels but also improve appetite and strengthen digestion. FP important.

District Court Down to Work in Webb County

The November term of the Forty-ninth Judicial District opened in Webb County with Judge J F Mulually presiding. The grand jury returned indictments against Prank J Tarry for burglary and theft over $50 plus receiving stolen property, and against Lozano Cruz for theft over $5 and Manuel Salazar for assault with prohibited weapons. The court set civil cases for trial and disposed of C R Dixon vs Martin Ramon et al. on a title suit with judgment for the defendants. Hunting notes warn trespassers and threaten legal action for damages.

District Court Forty-ninth Judicial District Webb County J. F. Mulually Lozano Cruz Manuel Salazar C. R. Dixon Martin Ramon

Cattle Harries Heights Neighbors With Damaging Cattle

Cattle owners on the Heights face trouble as roaming livestock threaten shrubs and trees, with residents planning preventive measures. The notice also lists tax collection hours and introduces a Nov 20 sacred concert at Christ Church featuring D Anderson and local musicians. A Bucklen’s Arnica Salve testimonial promotes its use for burns cuts and eczema.

Laredo Christ Church D. #. Anderson A.J. Norton H. D. Ely Bantam Bucklen HE. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

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