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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
18
A Monday editorial in The Daily defends The Times against claims of alarmism, detailing recent bandit raids near Palo Blanco and Webb, the capture of several outlaws including four Japanese, and Carranza troops aiding pursuit. It argues evidence supports Times reports and urges public scrutiny of authorities.
A settled question reaffirms Roosevelt loyalty among Progressives and leaves Republicans unable to gain influence in national politics. The split remains decisive as both sides hold firm in their positions.
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson is the favorite to win in 1916 as Republican leaders split between Hughes and Roosevelt. It notes Hughes’ cautious stance and aloof temperament versus Roosevelt’s engaging style, while labeling both parties lacking clear platforms. It predicts four more Wilson years, regardless of opposition.
The ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as relief for summer cold symptoms. It claims the balsam clears clogged airways, stops a runny nose, reduces coughing, and speeds recovery with directed use. A bottle is advised as cold insurance.
A Canadian educator inherits £20000 from an English estate. In the lawyer’s office clerks bet on her reaction. Bets favored screaming tears or hysterics. She calmly answers she will finish her monthly report, correct spelling errors, discipline two boys, and be at the office in forty minutes.
Abilious half sick feeling loss of energy and constipated bowels may be relieved with Herb ine. The first dose brings improvement a few doses put the system in fine vigorous condition Price 50c Sold by all druggists.
A compilation notes editorials and public opinions from San Antonio to Galveston. It cites calls to end World War I carnage, Apache-Villista clashes, Brownsville’s parade for preparedness, and debates over ballot reforms and political party platforms.
A condensed list of notable dates and facts includes James II of Scotland executed in a mill in June, John Winthrop’s 1630 Salem arrival with the Massachusetts charter, New York’s 1665 English incorporation and shift from Dutch rule, 1846 Newfoundland fire displacement, 183%- Iowa Territory creation, Louis XIV’s Rhine crossing, Ghent capture by France, Japan’s first railway opening, and the death of poet William Cullen Bryant in 1845.
Sir Oliver Lodge born June 12, 1861 in Penkhull, England marks 65 today. A noted scientist philosopher and author, he led Britain's psychical research movement and held posts at Liverpool University and Birmingham. He authored The Substance of Faith The Survival of Man and Reason and Belief. Knighted in 192 for services to science.
Mexican bandits tied to Luis de la Rosa terrorize the Laredo region near the Rio Grande. A Saturday raid at the Coleman Johnson ranch near Palo Blanco ends with two American cowboys detained then released. A second attack near Webb prompts a large Texas stockmen posse pursuit, with three bandits killed and others captured or fled toward Mexico. Louis de la Rosa is reported jailed in Monterey.
An early morning blaze in the front hall of the Overline Convent threatened the building until fire crews arrived. Chemical apparatus quickly extinguished the flames. Sisters telephoned the Times to thank the firemen for saving the convent from destruction.
Notice that starting Saturday June 17 and continuing until further notice the office will close at noon every Saturday. The statement is issued by Laredo Electric & Railway Co and applies to patrons and operations.
A long standing remedy touted to strengthen the system and relieve a hacking cough. It features pine balsam with tar to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucous and prevent further coughing while aiding natural sleep and recovery.
A 1916 telegram from Senator Morris Sheppard to J H W Davis of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce pledges his effort to win earnest investigation and consideration for Laredo to host the new U S customs district. It notes coordination with other authorities and mentions filing papers for patent rules at the Patent Office.
Stomach troubles and constipation are praised by 8S. H. Murphy, a Wellsburg New York druggist, who calls Chamberlain's Tablets the most satisfactory remedy he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
Orders of General Ricicaut report finding rifles in a loaded train package. Suspect identified as de la Rosa by officers amid a separate Friday night incident with General Osuna loading troops for Sampa z08. A Mexican backload shouted curse and was flogged on a public square. a nearby home was raided and forty residents jailed.
Local items report a June birth in the Taylor family, adult dancing class info, and colorful Laredo scenes. Raids up river involve soldiers aiding in pursuit of bandits while civil service exams and job ads appear. News mentions Milmo Rifles, river boats burned to deny use by bandits, and a convent fire triggering emergency readiness.
Captain Morton C. Mumma, former captain of Troop M Fourteenth Cavalry at this post, was transferred to the Philippine Islands last year. He is ordered to return to the United States for duty and will command a troop of the Eleventh Cavalry after arrival. Many friends of Captain and Mrs. Mumma in Laredo are relieved by the news.
First Texas Volunteer Cavalry units A B C and D of the National Guard arrived by special train Saturday night at 8 from San Antonio and are quartered at Fort McIntosh. The soldiers hail from Houston LaGrange Bay City and San Antonio and are ready for service on a moment's notice.
All fruit and produce men are warned against over-stocking with fruits and melons as the sale of over ripe goods will not be tolerated. City Health Officer O. J. Cook issues the notice on June 9, 3t.
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