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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

8

Tense border rhetoric challenged by Laredo editorials

A Carranza aligned paper in Laredo is accused of distorting events to cast Americans as hostile toward Mexicans. The piece argues Mexicans in the U S are not hated, cites criminal elements and agitators, and defends cross border cooperation while condemning banditry and any threat to U S security.

Carranza Organ Laredo United States Mexico Carranza Carraza Party Carranza Party Texas Jesson

A Futile Raid Across the Border Bloodless Probing

A verbose account condemns Mexican raids on the border as futile and counterproductive. It argues that small raiding parties, poorly armed and ignorant of terrain, fail to gain any strategic advantage while provoking swift retaliation. It contrasts harsher suppression of Mexican raids with lax Mexican authorities who occasionally assist or overlook criminals. It notes raids near Rodrigues and cross-border responses near Webb, underscoring futility and lack of tangible gains.

Rio Trande Mexico Carranza Rodrigues Carrancista Webb Rodriguez

Texas bandits tied to Carrancista ranks surface

A fragment notes bandits crossing the river into Texas likely aligned with de la Rosa and Carrancista units. It laments money shortages driving desperate acts, mentions Thomas Taggart Norman Mack as hindering a defeated candidate, and comments on Cyclone Davis’s absence from vice presidency chatter amid Oklahoma jury and suffrage questions.

Texas de la Rosa Carrancista Thomas Taggart Norman &. Mack Chicago

Death of Mrs A M de la Garza in Laredo

Aurora M. de la Garza widow of Lenacio de la Garza died at 1708 Victoria Street after a two week illness. She was about 42 and survived by four children, Mrs Carlos Palamos, Aurora, Marta, and Gernardo de la Garza Jr. Funeral from the home to San Agustin procathedral with burial in the family grounds of the Catholic cemetery.

Aurora M. de la Garza Lenacio de la Garza Victoria Street de la Garza Laredo Carlos Palamos Aurora Marta de la Garza Gernardo de la Garza San Agustin Procathedral

Notice to Prepare Patent Application Papers

Poster JR 621.2-21 indicates intent to make drawings and draft all papers for a patent application in accordance with Patent Office SAMT rules. The statement centers on filing actions and preparation after formal notice.

Patent Office SAMT Poster, JR

Heed the Warning If You Have a Cough

A historic health notice warns coughs that resist ordinary treatment may signal serious lung trouble and bronchial disease. Eckmann's Alterative is advertised as a safe, time tested remedy useful with nourishing diet, free of habit forming drugs, with calcium for tonicity. Distributed by Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.

Eckmann Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Patriotism and politics across Americas pages

A collection of editorials and syndicated notes from Texas papers discuss patriotism, preparedness, and political rhetoric. It cites Harding and Robins on duty and worthiness, currencies in Mexico, China revolts, Darfur, Swat, and urban bird-control efforts in Longview, with reflections from Fort Worth, LaCoste Ledger, and Houston Post.

Raymond Robins Warren G. Harding Ohio San Antonio Express

Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities, 0c. per month.

A brief notice advertises daily access to THE TIMES with opportunities advertised at a rate of zero cents per month. It emphasizes ongoing availability and enticing value for readers seeking deals or chances to engage with the newspaper content regularly.

Public Sale by International & Great Northern Co

The International and Great Northern By Co acting through James A. Baker as Receiver will auction car lumber IM&S 20872 for cash. The sale occurs in front of the passenger station between 10 am and 12 noon on June 28, 1916. The lumber shipped by Southern Pine Lumber Co from Lufkin Texas, per waybill HEWT-157 dated January 25 1913, consigned to Lake Mining Company at Guadalupe Zac Mexico.

International & Great Northern By. Co Jas. A. Baker Im&s Southern Pine Lumber Co Lufkin Texas Waybill The Lake Mining Company Guadalupe Zac Mexico Jefferson Julian Lock Co Gomez Palacio Deo

Public Sale Notice of Lumber Car in June 1916

Public sale scheduled for 11 a.m. and 12 noon on June 28, 1916. Lumber car MP 21624, shipped by Jefferson Texas, covered by waybill TP-29. Consigned to Julian Lock Co., Gomez Palacio, Mexico, noted January S81st, 1913.

Kirby Lumber Co ships car from Limbers Texas to Coahuila Coal Co Mexico

At 10 a.m. and 12 noon on June 28, 1916 a car lumber IC 48906 was shipped by Kirby Lumber Co from Limbers Texas covered by Kirbyville account Simbers waybill SGN-39 dated February 1, 1918. It was consigned to Coahuila Coal Co at Palan Coah., Mexico.

Auction notice on railroad car transfer details 1916

Ry. Co. Jas. A. Baker Receiver announces two sale times at 10 am and 12 noon on June 28 1916. Car of number 1&CN 2091 moved from ML&T 80425 shipped by Southern Pine Lumber Co from Tiboll Texas covered by wayboll HEWT 64 February 14 141 consigned to Lake Mining Company at Guadalupe Zac Mexico.

International & Great Northern Ry. Co Jas. A. Baker Ml&t Southern Pine Lumber Co Tiboll Texas Wayboll Lake Mining Company Guadalupe Zac Mexico

Villar Orchestra to Play at Corpus Christi Hotel

The Villar Orchestra led by Prof. Julian de Villar has been hired by Nueces hotel management in Corpus Christi to provide music for guests over the summer season. Prof. Villar departed this morning for Corpus Christi where he will present concerts during the week.

Glenn, Not Hyphenated, Named Democratic Keynoter

Former Governor Martin Glynn of New York, temporary chairman of the Democratic convention, will deliver the keynote of the campaign. Glynn, a leading New York Democrat, editor of the Albany Times Union, has served as congressman, state comptroller, governor, and held other high offices. His father emigrated from abroad. Fort Worth Record.

Martin Glynn New York Glvan Albany Times Union Martin Hy Fort Worth

Three Mexican prisoners confess to raids linking Carranza forces

Three men jailed in Webb County admit joining a Carranza led incursion into the United States. Capt Norberto Pezzot and Antonio Cuevas with Simon Solis describe crossing the Rio Grande June 10 to burn bridges and destroy wires. They name Lieut Col Villareal and General Maurilio Rodriguez as organizers and disclose plans and actions in detail.

Mexico Carranza Webb County Carranza Army John A. Walls Norberto Pezzot Antonio Cuevas Simon Solis San Samuel Villareal Laredo Rodrigues Flores Alatorre Col Rodriguez Station Rodriguez Jarita San Vicente Ranch la Aqraila Othie’s Cenobio Eneinal Palo Blanco Tsidro Pato Blanco Peroles Manue Flores Palafox Agua Verde Juune Palnafox Alberto Antonio Cenotio Manuel I Ruey Cenohio Thareta Webbstone Maurillo Readripue Col. Villareal Tam San Sammuel Maurilio Rodriguez

Quiet Night S Bench in Southwest Texas Foils Bandit Threat

Web and border guards along Webb and Cactus counties reported a quiet night with no Mexican bandits seen north of Laredo. Stockmen cowboys and soldiers maintained patrols along ranches and river fronts. Three bandits died yesterday attempting depredations, suggesting locals’ readiness barred further raids.

Laredo Webb Cactus Texas

Closed Thursdays at Noon At Nelson Sanitary Grocery

To Our Patrons announced the stores will close every Thursday at noon starting June 15 and continuing until further notice. Signed by Nelson Sanitary Grocery and John Colman.

Nelson Sanitary Grochry John Colman

Flag Day Program at Laredo Lodge No 118 OBPF

Laredo Lodge No 118 BOP OL PF will celebrate Flag Day on Wednesday June 14 at eight o clock in their hall with a public invitation. The program features the Star Spangled Banner introductory remarks by officers prayer chaplain solo and chorus pieces from the band and attendees including Mrs Mullen and Miss Myrtle Mackin with a patriotic address by A Walls and songs America and My Old Kentucky Home. An Elks tribute to the flag closes the program. Also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Tablets as a stomach remedy.

Laredo Lodge BOP OL PF Columbia Gem of the Ocean Seaman A. W. Lehmitt Myrtle Ethel Mackin Courtney Slaughter Mesers Laffit Nelson Martin Henry Mullen Cook Lange Syne Elks Asher Rt. Smith Old Kentucky A.C. Hamilton Southern Jnc A. Walls America

Battle ends in deputy sheriff duel with bandit chief Villareal

Eye witness recounts five mile west of Cactus clash where Deputy Sheriff Dolores Cano killed Lieutenant Colonel Villareal, head of a bandit gang. Villareal, wounded early, died after a long gun duel in the chaparral as Cano pressed the fight until the bandit chief expired. Cano praised as fearless, Villareal pictured as a handsome, young, intelligent commander.

Grand Jury Dolores Cano Cactus Cano Villareal Winchester Hinod Conan Prowns Eclutchim

Sincere Promises Against Bandits At Texas Border

Report on General Alfredo Ricaut’s border actions shows mixed belief in his sincerity. Ricaut vows to deploy soldiers to hunt bandits and has already ordered arrests in Monterrey and Sanchez, with Carranza troops pursuing a six-bandit group near Lampazos and awaiting summary trial.

Alfredo Ricaut Mann Boundary Monument Texas Carranza Rio Grande Mexico Webb Ricaut de la Rosa Sanchez Nuevo Laredo Carranza Army Venustiano Carranza Lampazos Garay WRI

Laredo Electric & Railway Co Announces Saturday Noon Closings

Notice to patrons that beginning Saturday June 17 and continuing until further notice, the office will close at noon every Saturday. G-12-6t.

Laredo Electric & Railway Co

Look Good Feel Good From Dr King’s New Life Pills

A promotional message touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and fatigue. It promises rapid relief with one or two pills taken nightly, claiming mornings bring a lighter feeling and improved energy for 25e at the druggist.

Dr. King

Family credits Black-Draught for preventing illness

Mrs. J B Whittaker of McNuff Virginia says Black-Draught kept her family from serious sickness after years of sick headache and stomach trouble. She praises its vegetable formula for aiding digestion, relieving colic and nausea, and notes it has been used for over 70 years with a million beneficiaries. Drugstore price is 25 cents. Get a Dickage today.

Thedford N.C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davis Oklahoma A. DE LA Garza Europe Ashein Anheuser, Busch S. N. Johnson Laredo, Texas Voice OF Texas China Shantanz Darfur Swat Fle Longview Chamber of Commerce the Times Kirby Lumber Co Limbers Kirbyville Simbers Waybill Coahuila Coal Co Palan Coah Pezzot Dar Solis Witness Cnt Dar Cuevas Webb and Cactus Country Murphy Wellsburg N. Y Antonio Cueva Sanchez, Monterey Lim
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