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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

12

The Convention's Work and Mexico Policy Debate

Saturday's Daily analyzes the Democratic convention in St Louis, praising the platform for constructive goals, readiness to keep troops in Mexico, and adherence to the Monroe doctrine. It argues the party opposes intervention while supporting order and a strong national defense amid Mexican turmoil.

Wilson Marshall St. Louis Mexico Carranza Federal Reserve System Federal Trade Commission United States National Democratic Convention The Democratic Party

The Mexican Issue in Brooklyn Eagle View

The Brooklyn Eagle argues the Mexican issue will fade before November as the administration handles the matter satisfactorily. It says the Republican platform would only oppose Wilson over foreign policy, notably Mexico, and if peace comes to Europe and stability returns to Mexico, the platform would shift.

the Eagle Washington Lansing Carranza Brooklyn Cov Ferruson St. Louis Mexico Democratic Party Benito Juarez Brooklyn Eagle Eagle Republic Convention Wilson Europe

Laredo ISD Approves Plans for Three Schools

The board of trustees approved plans and specifications for a new high school, a grammar school, and the Heights ward school. Submitted by Page & Co of Austin the mission and bungalow style buildings will be advertised for bids with construction to start at the earliest possible moment.

Page & Co Austin Laredo Independent School District the Heights Ward

Money Makers Ad Offers Quick Cash for Your Goods

Local want ad listing promises fast money for items with simple steps. Includes brief call to action and contact option for sellers seeking immediate cash in exchange for valuables.

Young bandit confesses on Monterey recruiting and San Ignacio raid

A ten year old Mexican bandit named de Leon, arrested near San Ignacio, tells how the de la Rosa gang formed and planned the attack on the American camp. He says the bandits recruited in Monterey, traveled with a 300 strong force reduced to seventy, and were led by Luis de la Rosa. He describes joining to guard horses and his plan to attack gringoes with bombs. He is jailed in the county jail as officials photograph a bomb found near San Ignacio.

de Leon San Ignacio John Chamberlain J. J. Edds Laredo U. S Monterey la Jarita Geringoes de la Rosa Hamilton Hotel

Notice to creditors for the estate of John Pollock

All persons having claims against the estate of John Pollock, deceased, are requested to present them to the undersigned at once. All debtors to the estate should call and settle with the administrator pro tem, John O. Buenz, on or after June 14, 6t.

John Pollock John Buenz

Coachload of Mexicans Passes Through City Without Delay

A party of eighty Mexican citizens including men women and children traveled by coach from Corpus Christi to Laredo and then to the Mexican side. State rangers health officers and the Mexican consul coordinated the swift transfer with no stopover in Laredo, asserting their Mexican citizenship and ensuring payment of fares across the bridge.

Laredo Corpus Christi Mexico Sanders Tom Ross Grimes Hall Heights International Bridge United States Melquiades Garcia Texas-Mexican Railroad

Commandeered Trucks Impounded for Army Service

Advices arriving in Laredo from Villaldama report that two large trucks owned by Companita Minera les y Metales have been commandeered by Carranza army officials and pressed into service for transporting army supplies and soldiers. The Villaldama garrison commander also confiscated a carload of gasoline and kept the two chauffeurs at their posts.

Laredo Villaldama Mexico Companita Minerales Y Metales Carranza

Lands For Sale List Will Be Released In July

The Times informs readers of a forthcoming land sale list covering about 4 300 000 acres. The list will be distributed around July first and available free by writing for a copy. It promises detailed information for those seeking to acquire homes on favorable terms once printed data arrive.

the Times

Appreciation from Third Squadron for fallen Privates

The commanding officer of the Third Squadron of the Fourteenth Cavalry with Troop M extends thanks to friends of Privates Katonah Minaden and Flowers for sympathy in their irreparable loss and for the flowers sent as a last tribute to those who died for their country.

Fourteenth Cavalry Katonah, Minaden

Social calendar events and society notes in Corpus Christi

Saturday activities include a cake and pie sale at Sanitary Grocery by the Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist church at nine. A dancing class at Elks Hall at four, a party for June Rose Salisbury from five to seven. Sunday features Junior Epworth League at four thirty, B Y P U at seven at the Baptist Church, and Christian Endeavor at seven at the Christian church led by Miss Gladys Mercer. Corpus Christi society continues with reports of a dancing party at the Elks, a dinner at the Hotel Hamilton for Emmie Westbrook, and notes on local ladies groups and club meetings.

Sanitary Grocery Womens’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Elks Hall Junior Epworth League Methodist Church Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society The Christian Church Gladys Mercer Tee Et Eee the Elks A. CC. Hamilton T. A. Austin Edna Brown Marguerite Nelson Estelle Moser Flora Bunn Elizabeth Mussett Belle Westbrook Lillian Westbrook Emmie Westbrook Ruth Scratchley Marie Louise Cone Miriam Werner Maxime Taylor Irene Moser Evelyn Moore Ollie Yates Marcia Jarrett Vda Bunn Messrs Will Austin Tom Austin Wil Same Myrdle Ethel Mackin Hotel Hamilton Westbrook Belle and Stella Moser Asher Smith Sam Westbrook Fd. Moser Tom Mussett Ed. Cluck Otto Withoff Hugh Cluck Prinz Buttron Horace Weimer Percy Winch Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Weinert Mesdames Barr Burnett Vans J. K. Thompson Lampmann Callie Smith

Social News Briefs From The Times Society Column

May interest you items note readers should send society news signed by the Society Editor. Updates show Amador Sanchez and daughters Maria and Lila leaving for San Antonio for a few days. Victor Sauvignet and cousin Frank Benavides arriving from a two week Cinchas visit. Maria Cardenas bound for San Antonio for two weeks. Dr Austin and family leaving for Corpus Christi and Tarpon for several weeks. Fens Mr and Mrs John Martin visiting Eneinal. Dr Ferenbeneh of Fort McIntosh joining troops down the river. Mrs Peter Parker and children to San Antonio for a short stay. Mrs Jackson of Fort McIntosh to New York for summer. Mrs Weaver and children to Hot Springs Ark to join Lieutenant Weaver. Mrs Hardy Jefferies and Mrs John Jefferies staying in Laredo for several days. Miss Turline Davis leaving for San Antonio on Wednesday to visit relatives. The Laredo colony sends greetings.

the Times

Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Relief From Coughs

An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for hacking coughs. It claims the pine balsam with tar soothes irritated air passages loosens mucus and prevents racking the body with coughing. The ad emphasizes natural sleep and long use over 40 years.

Dr. King Dr. Kings

Personal notices from Monterey and visiting figures

Julius W Derby of Monterey and John D Davis of Dolores arrived in the city with others including Egon V Egghard of San Antonio. Hon Phillip C Hanna US Consul General at Monterey visited last night as Mr and Mrs Wm Bitt returned from Galveston. A long list of names follows with residences in Mexico and the US, noting Cavalleros and BTNDER affiliations among travelers and locals.

Julius W. Derby Monterey John D. Davis Dolores James M. Morlan Egon V. Egghard San Antonio Phillip C. Hanna U. S Wm. Bitt Galveston Ross W. C. Garrett Cavalleros Mex G. R. Chase Columbus Luis B. Trancon A. Barrera Torreon H. M. Robinson Dr. C. L. Oxford San Luis Potosi J. L. de la Fuente Saltillo Teofilo Garcia Lampazos M. C. Davila Jose Garza Z F. Canadan Tom Butler Austin C. H. Page O. J. E. Donnell Dallas E. V. Eggherd J. del Castillo M. G. Rosas Gustavo M. Garza Delafield Wis 8. V. Patrick

Ursuline Academy Graduation At San Agustin Pro Cathedral

Ursuline Academy holds graduation exercises Sunday at 7:30 PM in San Agustin pro-cathedral. Miss Fermina Guerra, who passed a city teacher’s exam with high marks, will receive her diploma. Rev. Father Jose Coma delivers the graduation address and diploma.

Fermina Guerra San Agustin Ursuline Academy San Agustin Pro-Cathedral Father Jose Coma

Remains Sent to Old Home for Pvt James Minaden

Remains of Private James Minaden of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry died of wounds from the San Ignacio battle. They were shipped to his Cleveland Ohio home after initial plans for interment at the local post cemetery, with orders to bury him there with honors.

James Minaden San Ignacio Cleveland Ohio Fourteenth Cavalry

Border Gas Company Campaign To Promote Natural Gas

The Border Gas Company announces an active campaign to persuade domestic consumers to switch to natural gas for cooking and heating. Solicitors will visit people not currently using gas, and the company asks the public to extend courtesies to representatives during this outreach.

Border Gas Company

Robt Moynahan Seriously Ill to Go to Palestine Hospital

Robert Moynahan has been seriously ill for several days and will be taken tomorrow to the I. G. N. hospital at Palestine for treatment. He will be accompanied by his mother Mrs. Wm. Bitt.

Robt. Moynahan Robert Moynahan I. & G. N. Hospital Palestine Wm. Bitt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Bandit de la Rosa Gang Newbro Mrs. V Violet S. Oberfeldt Lawrence H. Wharton H. Borchers Amos R. Wells Amador Sanchez Maria Lila Victor Sauvignet Frank Benavides Encinas Maria Cardenas Mr. A. Magnon John Martin Eneinal Ferenbaneh Fort McIntosh Peter Parker Hardy Jefferies John Jefferies Turline Davis Alamo N. Johnson
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