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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
20
A Laredo perspective rebuts a Mexican published account alleging U.S. intervention aims and Mexican betrayal. It argues no war exists, diplomats and citizens share mutual rights, and warns bandits and agitators against raiding across the border. It notes Mexicans in the U.S. face scrutiny but largely receive support and employment.
An opinion column argues that Mexican raids against American border property are futile and dangerous. It contrasts failed Mexican incursions with alleged lax enforcement by Carranza authorities, noting stolen saddles and lack of strategic gains for raiders.
Bandits who crossed the river into Texas may be tied to de la Rosa, but their uniforms indicate recent service with Carrancista forces. The shortage of money drives men to take desperate chances.
The Texas contest advances to the committee as Thomas Taggart and Norman J. Mack loom large and dampen a defeated candidate’s prospects. Cyclone Davis is not mentioned as a vice presidential possibility. if he is, it suggests he is too busy to seek the limelight.
A Oklahoma woman slated for jury service in a murder trial faces conflict with hay harvest. She could earn three dollars daily in the fields and weighs whether to serve now or attend to agricultural duties.
Mrs Aurora M de la Garza widow of Ignacio de la Garza died at her home 1708 Victoria street last evening at 7 30 after a two week illness. She was about 42 and left four children, daughters Mrs Carlos Palacios Miss Aurora and Maria de la Garza and son Bernardo de la Garza Jr. Funeral from the home to San Agustin procathedral with interment in the family Catholic cemetery.
Notice by Sam T. Foster Jr dated June 12, 1921 offering to make drawings and draft all papers for patent applications in accordance with Patent Office rules.
A vintage patent medicine notice touts Eckran's Alterative as safe and effective for chronic coughs and bronchial issues. It claims easy assimilation, calcium content, and no habit forming drugs, urging use alongside proper living and nourishing food. The Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia is cited.
Voice of Texas notes pitiful political quotes from Harding and Robbins, contrasts preparedness with living for country. Brief items cover Carranza’s currency crisis, China revolts, Darfur sultan, Akond of Swat, and Chicago conventions. Longview civic efforts bring songbirds replacing sparrows via pest control steps.
The International and Great Northern By Co with Jas A Baker as Receiver will auction to the highest cash bidder in front of its passenger station between 10 am and 12 noon on June 28, 1916. Item: car lumber IM&S 20872 shipped by Southern Pine Lumber Co from Lufkin Texas. Waybill HEWT-157 dated January 25 1913 consigns to Lake Mining Company at Guadalupe Zac Mexico.
Public sale of a car of lumber shipped by Jefferson Texas under waybill TP 29 dated January 31 1918. Lumber consigned to Julian Lock Co Gomez Palacio Dgo Mexico. Receiver Jas A Baker serves as purchaser in the auction.
Limbers Texas to Palan Coahuila Mexico under Kirbyville Simbers waybill SGN-39 dated February 21 1913. Shipments are billed to Coahuila Coal Co Palan Coah Mexico through Kirby Lumber Co. records.
Jas. A. Baker receiver reports a lumber car of 1&GN 2091 moved from ML&T 30433 via Southern Pine Lumber Co. from Diboll Texas. The load, covered by waybill HEWT, departed February 14 1913 and is consigned to Lake Mining Company at Guadalupe Zacatecas Mexico.
A compact ad-like note inviting readers to check THE TIMES daily for opportunities and a February like price of zero cents per month.
The Villar Orchestra led by Prof. Julian de Villar has been hired by Nueces hotel management in Corpus Christi to provide music for hotel guests this summer. Prof. Villar departed today to begin concerts in the coming week and is well known to Laredo residents.
Former New York governor Martin Glynn will serve as temporary chairman of the Democratic convention and deliver the keynote. Glynn, editor of the Albany Times Union, has held posts as congressman, state comptroller, governor, and other high offices. He advocates loyalty to the flag and the United States as the sole country worth defending.
Three men jailed in Webb County confess to District Attorney John A. Wallis after voluntary statements linking them to Carranza forces in incursions into the United States. Captain Norberto Pezzot and Simon Solis with Antonio Cuevas say they were part of a raiding party crossing the Rio Grande, aiming to burn a bridge and cut telegraph wires, with officers including Lieut. Col. Villareal involved.
The account describes six armed men crossing a river at San Samuel to improve their plight in Mexico. A guide carried a red flag. a Lieut. Colonel disclosed a mission to cut wires and burn bridges before the group split from him. They sourced fresh horses on this side and crossed Saturday night June 10. General Mauritio Bdrigass gave directives.
Across Webb and Cactus counties near Laredo stockmen cowboys and soldiers patrolled ranches and river fronts but reported no bandit activity last night. Three bandits reportedly died yesterday after attempts to raid the area, suggesting the Southwest Texas region remains too dangerous for crime.
To Our Patrons, Commencing Thursday June 15 and until further notice we the undersigned will close our stores every Thursday at noon. Please govern ourselves accordingly. L. L. Nelson and John Colman signatories.
Laredo Lodge No 1018 AB announces a Flag Day program in their hall on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 PM. Public invited. Exalted ruler and officers, chaplain, members and guests perform flag records, altar services, tributes, and musical selections by the 9th Infantry Band and soloists, with patriotic address by Jno A Walls and audience participation in Song America.
In a testimonial, S. H. Murphy of Wellsburg New York declares Chamberlains Tablets the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
A deputy sheriff, Dolores Cano, engaged Lieut. Colonel Villareal in a fierce open duel near Cactus. Villareal, wounded early, fired repeatedly as Cano pressed the fight, and fell after a multi minute exchange punctured by about fifteen bullets. Villareal was described as handsome and young and the bandit chief led a gang in the absence of Luis de la Rosa.
Reports say General Alfredo Ricaut acted on promises made at the Mann conference to pursue and capture bandits, with Carranza troops arresting and pursuing leaders from Sanchez and Lampazos. In Monterey, Luis de la Rosa was arrested by orders tied to Ricaut. A six-bandit group led by a former Carranza officer was caught near Lampazos and jailed for quick trial and execution.
Laredo Electric and Railway Co announces that beginning Saturday June 17 and continuing until further notice the office will close at noon every Saturday.
An advertising blurb promises relief from constipation and a revived feeling. It urges buying a box for 25 cents at the druggist and taking one or two pills at night to feel better in the morning. The tone mimics old time patent medicine style.
Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of McDuff Virginia credits Thedford’s Black-Draught with preventing serious illness in her family. She says a decade of use keeps sick headaches and stomach trouble away, with children asking for doses when feeling unwell. The vegetable remedy is praised for aiding digestion and relieving indigestion, colic, and nausea, sold by druggists for 25 cents a package in North Carolina.
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