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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

9

Bandits Bound Over After Examining Trial

Three Mexican bandits Pezzot Cuevas and Solis were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Juan Benavides on conspiracy and horse theft charges. They were bound over to the grand jury without bail after testimony from Dolores Cano and others in a packed courtroom near Webb bridge. Dolores Cano helped capture the bandits and recover horses, while Cenobio Mendez, a Mexican cowboy, warned American stockmen of their approach. The grand jury is reconvening tomorrow morning.

Justice of the Peace Juan Benavides Pezzot Cuevas Solis Stockmen Webb Bridge Walls Benavides Dolores Cano Cenobio Mendez Webb Jack Hill

Sanitary Grocery to close Thursdays at noon

To Our Patrons. Commencing Thursday, June 15, and until further notice we, the undersigned, will close our stores every Thursday at noon. Please govern yourselves accordingly. L. Nelson, Sanitary Grocery, John Colman. 6-10-41.

L. Nelson Sanitary Grocery John Colman

1500 More Artillerymen and Engineers to Border

Washington reports a force of 1500 additional soldiers to be sent to the Texas border under General Funston. The contingent includes coast artillery units from Portland, Boston, Narragansett Bay, Long Island, Eastern New York, South New York, and Sandy Hook, plus a 500-strong engineer battalion with Companies A through D. Some may head to Laredo and to New Mexico as disturbances rise.

Washington Frederick Funston War Department Texas Coast Artillery Portland Maine Boston Narragansett Bay Long Island New York South New York Sandy Hook B. C

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 as soon as possible and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to call and settle the same with the undersigned. JOHN O BUENZ, Administrator Pro tem, 6 14 61.

John Pollock John. O, Buenz

Social Calendar Details Entertainments and Meetings

Wednesday social calendar notes Mrs J H Davis hosts a Tipperary Party and handkerchief shower for Miss Emmie Westbrook at ten in the morning. Theodora Gullette hosts the Girls Thursday Bridge Club at 9:30. Baptist church Ladies Aid meets at four. The Thursday Sewing Club is hosted by Mrs Offer at Mrs Fred Werner’s home at four. The Married Men host a return dance at Ellis Hall at 8:30 p.m. for the Married Ladies Dancing Club.

J. H. Davis Emmie Westbrook Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Offer Fred Werner Ellis’ Hall Bella Vista Mesdames C. M. Wish S. M. Barlow Joe Moser

Local notes from Clouderot and city clubs

A long scan of social updates from Clouderot New Mexico with Lucille Murphy letters and travel plans. Guests visit San Antonio Devine and Pasadena while Louis Becker shines at A. & M. College, and Marcus Wormser returns from Bryan. church clubs host outings at Chacon Creek and Bella Vista, with a new swimming club forming and social teas at Barrera home.

Alaska Reading Rooms Sent From Junior Auxiliary Meeting

Panchita Garcia Tomasa Guerra Maria Garza Elisa and Hortensia Guerra Angela Pesia Ofelia and Zenaida Canales Luisa Dickinson Junior Auxiliary Christ Church held a weekly rectory meeting led by Mrs. C. W. Cook. A lesson on the Church in Alaska and Bishop and church photos were shown. New work included sending reading matter to Alaska reading rooms with August dispatch.

Panchita Garcia Tomasa Guerra Maria Garza Elisa Hortensia Guerra Angela Pesia Ofelia Zenaida Canales Luisa Dickinson Christ Church Juior C. W. Cook Alaska Fairbanks Eagle Valdez Cordova Circle City Mary Cook Carolyn Brennan Anita Lane Anna May Mussett Marjorie Lou Fish Virginia Schmidt Mary Besse MacDonald Emilie Hassell Ethel Lane Dorothy Seaman Ralph Cook Henry Dent Walter Seaman George Kehl

Fort McIntosh Officers and Ladies Club Night Fete

The Ninth Infantry Club at Fort McIntosh hosted a delightful evening with dancing and an ice course. Notables included Mesdames Ryan S river Lobdell Richardson Captain and Mrs Read Lieutenant and Mrs Meador and many officers. A July bride hosted a following afternoon event for bridesmaids with jee course and cake.

B. R. D. A. Club HB. R. D. A. Club Armando Barrera Mrs. Barrera Canales Luisa Dickinson Mesdames Maria M. de Lafon Blanche D. de Henry H. M. de Fort McIntosh Ninth Infantry Club Mesdames Ryan S’river Lobdell Richardson Read Meador Alice Olive Gray Clarisse Ryan Edna Brown Kennon Col. Crusee Weaver Switzer Long Lutz Heidt Loeb Parker Whitaker Davids Cronin Woodruff Hopson Gilbreath Jack Lobdell Maria Cardenas Herlinda Bruni Fenestina Sanchez Cuca Rodriguez Fidela de la Garza Eloisa Cardenas

Auto Recruiting Stations Bring Marines To Rural Roads

The United States Marine Corps launches three motorized recruiting offices built from combination freight and passenger cars. Starting in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Boston, the rolling offices aim to reach interior regions where Marines are less known. If successful, the plan may expand nationwide to meet anticipated Congress-approved strength growth.

Washington, D. C United States Marine Corps San Francisco Atlanta Boston Marine Corps Congress

Public note on Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion

Mrs C E Riley of Illion New York testifies after six months of use that Chamberlain's Tablets gave her great relief from indigestion. The statement notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere and invites others to try it.

Chamberlain C. E. Riley Illion N. Y

Personal notices from Hebbronville travelers and officials

Customs Inspector Alex Camp of Hebbronville is in the city. Reuben Holbien of Hebbronville arrived yesterday. H. A. Melton, Wells Fargo route agent, arrived yesterday on a brief business visit. Staff and several names listed include Mrs. W. C. Allen and family, P.M. Sames, H. Edwards, H. H. Reeder, A. B. Johnson, W. Hal comb, Ben Richardson, H. Ammellett, B. B. Haughton, H. Sweatt, W. C. Allison, Y. Suares, J. W. Theles, G. H. Ferguson, Henry Feuband, Geo. S. James, and others from San Antonio, Monterey, Dallas, Laredo, Tampico.

Alex Camp Hebbronville Reuben Holbien H. A. Melton Wells-Fargo Express Bender Edwin Blumm San Antonio W. C. Allen P.M. Sames H. Edwards H. H. Reeder Monterey A. B. Johnson

Flag Day in Washington Celebrates 1779 US Flag

Washington June 14. The nation marks 139 years since Congress established the US flag with 18 stripes and 18 stars. A Capitol parade honors the flag and President Wilson leads the procession on foot, delivering a Flag Day address to a vast crowd.

Washington, D. C Congress United States Atlantic Pacific Great Lakes Gulf Chronicle of Americas Pennsylvania Ave Washington U. S Wilson Peace Monument Post Office Department Washington Monument

National Civil Service Commissioners Meet in Ottawa

Ottawa June 14 The annual meeting of the National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners convened in Ottawa today to receive a model civil service law prepared by a committee. It will be recommended for adoption in all the states.

Ottawa Ont National Assembly of Civil Service Commissioners

Universal Military Training Bill Proposed for Congress

Details emerge of a new universal training bill offering six months camp service to all male citizens upon turning 18, followed by reserve status. In wartime, men could be recalled by age class, youngest first, as a substitute for the Chamberlain measure now before Congress.

Washington Congress

President Wilson Leads 75,000 Parade on Flag Day

In Washington on June 14 Associated Press reports President Wilson marched on Pennsylvania Avenue carrying the Stars and Stripes as about 75,000 people joined a preparedness parade to press for a stronger army and navy in the capital. The event coincided with Flag Day.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Pennsylvania Avenue

Egan Walsh Wedding Unites Two Political Families

In Brooklyn at the Church of All Angels this afternoon Minas Eleanor Walsh daughter of the late Congressman James J. Walsh and Charles M. Egan formerly New Jersey assembly majority leader and now state senator wed in a ceremony linking two well known political families.

New York Minas Eleanor Walsh Charles M. Egan Church of All Angels Brooklyn James J. Walsh Tammany Hall Harlen New Jersey Assembly State Senate

Elsie Ferguson Weds Thomas B Clarke Jr at St Regis

Actress Elsie Ferguson marriedThomas B Clarke Jr at the St Regis hotel in New York. The ceremony was private following a recent bereavement in the bridegroom’s family. Rev John R Paxton officiated with Mrs Carroll Brown attending the bride and Frank L Polk as best man.

New York Elsie Ferguson St. Regis Hotel Thomas B. Clarke, Jr Thomas B. Clarke John R. Paxton Carroll Brown Portland Frank L. Polk State Department Washington

Montana Federation of Women's Club Opens Convention

The annual Montana Federation of Women's Club convention opened at the Unitarian church with State president Mrs. B. E. Houston of Bozeman presiding. More than 200 delegates attended as the three day program began with Flag Day decorations and topics on public welfare.

Dedication at Massachusetts Tech in Cambridge

Thousands of graduates gathered in Cambridge to dedicate MIT’s newly completed buildings. President Maclaurin presided as Governor McCall Senator Lodge and Harvard President Lowell spoke at the ceremony marking the institute as the best equipped technical school in the United States.

Cambridge Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology United States Maclaurin McCall Senator Lodge Lowell Harvard

Sloan's Liniment Ad Bookmarking Vacation Readiness

A promotional piece extols Sloan's Liniment for post exercise soreness and quick relief from toothache stiff neck backache and minor injuries. Vacationers claim it handles cramps bites stings and general travel aches, urging readers to carry a bottle to avoid regrets.

Sloan

Democrats Open National Convention Amid Wilson Support

In St Louis the Democratic National Convention opened on June 14 with a pro Wilson mood as Bryan pledged not to press planks and would campaign for Wilson. Texas delegates tossed cotton bales as the opening stunt. Chairman McCombs announced temporary officers and Glynn began with the keynote to a loud ovation.

Associated Press St. Louis Texas McCombs Lee Martin H. Glynn

Glynn Defends Wilson At Democratic National Convention

Former New York Governor Martin Glynn praised President Wilson at the Democratic convention, arguing Americanism peace preparedness and prosperity define the party. He asserted neutrality is American and urged every American to affirm loyalty, predicting Wilson's re-election.

St. Louis Wilson Martin H. Glynn New York

Suffragettes in Golden Lane Parade Through Locust Street

Under a sweltering sun suffragettes led a twelve block Golden Lane along Locust street toward the convention hall. Thousands of delegates and visitors cheered as white and yellow garbed demonstrators passed between their lines.

Golden Lane St. Louie Locust Street

Democrats consider progressive plank to win over supporters

Delegates at the Democratic national convention discussed a plan to appeal to Progressives by a platform plank. Frank P. Walsh proposed an industrial plank denouncing militia use against organized workers and affirming the right of labor unions to organize.

St. Louis Frank P. Walsh Federal Relations Commission

Wilson Rejects Political Games in Democratic Platform

President Wilson refused to countenance a plank seeking a law blocking federal judges from resigning to take elective office. He telegraphed St Louis that he would not engage in petty politics and dismissed the move as unworthy of consideration.

Washington Eisorta Wilson St. Louis

Roosevelt at convention sparks tears and flag removal

In a Republican gathering the Roosevelt figure seems central as expressions of support and opposition emerge. The scene includes tense moments where flags are torn down in the convention, reflecting heated politics and divided loyalties among attendees.

Roosevelt San Antonio

Boy Tells of Free Candy at Sunday School Stand

A mother asks how a boy obtained candy after Sunday school. He says a corner stand sold him sweets, paid with a nickel given for the collection box. The minister allegedly let him in free at the door.

Christian Herald

Verdu n fighting deemed unimportant amid Russian advance

Russian forces steadily gain and near Czernowitz as Petrograd reports 1000 additional men taken. German dispatch claims a Russian offensive north of Pinsk was repulsed with heavy losses while Austrians meet stiff Tyrolean resistance.

Associated Press Vaux Verdun Tyrol Czernowits Bukowina Czernowite Sniatyn Petrograd Hindenburg Pinsk

Harmony Stunt Rumors Tie Hughes to Roosevelt Meeting

Persistent rumors say mutual friends seek a Hughes Roosevelt meeting after Everett Colby of New Jersey, a Progressive leader, arranged to see Hughes. Hughes plans to meet representatives of the Congressional Union for Suffrage in the coming days.

Associated Press New York Hughes Roosevelt Everett Colby New Jersey Congressional Union

Encampment of Oregon Veterans Gather in Eugene

Grand Army and Spanish American war veterans from across Oregon attend the annual joint State encampment in Eugene. The city dresses in patriotic attire for Flag Day as sessions begin and will run through Saturday with Forest Grove contesting the next encampment placement.

Eugene Ore Oregon Forest Grove

Vanderbilt University Nineteenth Century Commencement

One of the largest classes in recent years received diplomas at Vanderbilt University’s forty first annual commencement in Nashville Tennessee. Dr Charles W Dabney president of the University of Cincinnati delivered the address to the graduating class.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University Charles W. Dabney University of Cincinnati

Walkless Parade by Suffragists at Democratic Convention

In St Louis on June 14 delegates and visitors saw a Walkless Parade by suffragists. White clad women with yellow streamers and parasols formed lines around the Jefferson hotel and Coliseum to press for a suffrage plank in the Democratic platform.

St. Louis Jefferson Hotel Coliseum United States

Woman Rejects Suitor After Day of Firm Demeanor

A young woman in Philadelphia spent a busy day browbeating sales staff, halting a street car for a passenger, firing a maid and hiring another, and resisting overcharges. She did not smile when a young man asked to be her lifelong protector, per the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Philadelphia Public Ledger

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