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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1914

Page

12

Failure of mediation leaves Mexico policy unchanged

Saturday's Daily argues mediation has failed over Vera Cruz and Mexican factions. It asserts the United States will resume passive observation, letting sides fight it out while Congress acts cautiously. The piece condemns intervention despite deaths of U.S. sailors and presses Wilson to provide a clear plan.

Vera Cruz Niagara Falls United States Huerta Wilson Congress Mexico Ville Carranza Villa Iis Lok Hue Art Wilson Plains

Secretary Daniels pushes for admiral ranks expansion

Secretary Daniels urged Congress to create six vice admirals and a trio of admirals three fleets Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic. He noted the United States lacks a flag officer higher than rear admiral while other powers field admirals and up. He cited Mexico and Tsushima as reasons to elevate naval command to match foreign rank structures.

Daniels Congress Senate Atlantic, Pacific Asiarne Argentina Portugal France England Gemany Japan Russia Italy Austria Spain Brazil Germany Mexico Craddock Admiral Fletcher Fletcher Vera Crus Naval Committee Straits of Tsushima House

Navy Rank Debate Sparks Senate Navy Bill Discussion

The article reviews proposed naval rank reforms amid a debate on permanent versus temporary ranks for admirals. It contrasts U S and Russian fleets, notes congressional resistance to elevated ranks, and discusses implications for foreign relations and morale in events like the Mexican affair. It also touches on political rhetoric and rebel reporting regarding Tepeji and figures like Villa Carranza Gonzales and Obregon.

Gathering of Medical Men Faces Atlantic City Convention

Eminent physicians from North America and Europe pour into Planticay for the American Medical Association's sixty fifth national convention in Atlantic City. The house of delegates meets Monday to review matters, with the first general session Tuesday morning. President John A Witherspoon presides. Dr Enech Hollingshead greets delegates. Dr Victor Vaughan delivers the incoming president’s address. A grand banquet will host hundreds of women physicians.

Plantic Cay North America Humdreds American Medical Association Association Atlantic City House of Delegates John A. Witherspoon Nashville Tenn Enech Hollingshead Medical Society of New Jersey Victor, Vaughan Ann Arbor Mich

Balding Woman Praises Herpicide Growth Claim

A Bellevue Michigan woman named Mrs Howard Bailey reports losing all hair and regaining a full head after using Newbro's Herpicide. The ad cites numerous cases of hair growth, touts the product as the original dandruff germ killer, and offers $1 bottles and a 10 cent sample booklet from The Perpicide Co Detroit.

Newbro Howard Bailey Bellevue Mich Perpicide Co. Dept. A Detroit

Death of Cecil Garden infant shocks local family

A telegram from San Antonio announces the death yesterday of Cecil Garden infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Potchernick, formerly Miss Lela Powell of this city. The bereaved family receive sympathy from many friends. Mrs. Scott will teach dancing at the Bender Hotel at 8:15 tonight. Various local notices follow including tax suits, highway work, repairs, excursions to Corpus, marriage licenses, and community announcements.

San Antonio Cecil Garden C. Potchernick

St Louis Fans See Their Three First Division Teams Succeed

After years of watchful waiting St Louis fans can now sit tight and smile as their three first division teams perform well in a tertiary behavior style.

St. Louis

Laredo City Finances Praised For Healthy Balance

The Times notes a flourishing financial condition in Laredo with higher balances in general, street and bridge, and reserve funds since 1913 1918. Bonded debt down taxes collected and back tax recoveries show retrenchment. City administration praised for pulling Laredo out of the hole and restoring solidity.

Times Laredo Old Town Winslow

Crescent Garage Moves After July First

The Crescent Garage will relocate to new quarters after July 1 opposite Borchers Bakery. Advertisement notes the move and provides contact as J. Be Applewhite.

Crescent Garage Borchers’ Bakery J. BE. Applewhite Ady

Rabid Coyote Runs Wild Near Texas Mexican Track

A rabid coyote prowled Scott street overnight, causing alarm north of the Texas Mexican track. It was located in Julian Cordova’s yard and shot dead after it bit several dogs. Dogs will be watched for rabies and may be removed if symptoms appear.

Scott Street Julian Cordova Rabbies

Bids Called for Laredo Storm Sewers and Extension

City of Laredo invites bids for erection of three storm sewers and extension of current sewer system. Bids due noon July 7, 1934. Plans at City Secretary office. copies for bidders at five dollars. City Council may reject oral bids. Bond election may affect award. Josef Westbrook chairs Street and Bridge Committee.

City of Laredo

First Atlantic steamer reaches Liverpool in historic voyage

On June 4 20 the Savannah became the first steamer to cross the Atlantic arriving in Liverpool. The era marked by William IV’s death and Queen Victoria’s accession, revolts in Mexico, and a siege ending in a tourist surrender. The Emperor opened Varliatent in Japan as Satta Anna, Mexico’s president, died in 1745.

Savannah Liverpool William IV Queen Victoria Mexico Ous- Ervin Mist Varliatent Japain Lmperor Satta Anna Bork

Heat Wave Precedes Storm Over City

A heat wave and ominous clouds approached this city yesterday around 3 PM. Thunder and lightning were scarce as the storm passed without rain here, while eastern areas reported heavy showers. Local resident Luis Tellez noted rain east of Chacon creek that ceased near the creek, with dust in the wind afterward. Farther south the rain line extended toward Mexico as clouds drifted away. The afternoon saw a rare heat spell as the mercury rose to near record levels.

Luis Tellez Chacon Creek Times Texas Mexico Laredo Sontine Dianeloe

New County Highway Inspected by Webb Officials

Contractor R M Johnson and Webb county commissioners toured the Laredo to San Antonio highway from the city to the county line at Pucinal to assess conformance. The 40 mile road is graded and traveled and would have been completed earlier if weather had not hindered salve work and required regrading after rains.

Webb County Laedo San Antonio Commissioners’ Court Johnson Orange Sherbet Consumers Iee & Fuel Co R.M. Johnson Laredo San Antonio Pucinal Webb County Commissioners’ Court Liseits Brevial Flest-Cliss

Completed Riding Test by Major McNair at noon

Major McNair of the Sixth Meld Artillery completed the riding test required for staff officers. The 4 mile ride covered three consecutive days with limits of six and a half hours the first day and seven hours the next two days. Colonel Crane of the Ninth Infantry supervised and rode twenty miles each day of the thirty mile course. The test finished in good shape.

McNair Sixth Meld Artillery Army Major McNair

Cardui praised by Draper woman for relief of pains

Mrs Helen Dalton of Draper North Carolina describes years of left side pains and near suffocation. She credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with lasting relief and urges others to try it. She notes over 50 years Cardui has aided many women and endorses its benefits.

Draper, NC Helen Dalton Cardui Cardus

For neat and accurate job work ring up 48.

A brief note instructs staff to use the code 48 for precise job work orders. The directive emphasizes accuracy in processing tasks and pricing.

Birthday of Dr. John Penney Fifty-First Milestone

Dr John Moody Penney a renowned American surgeon born June 20 1863 celebrated his 51st birthday. Educated at Princeton and Harvard Medical School he joined Johns Hopkins in 1884 shaping its fame. In 1917 he declined Princeton presidency after Woodrow Wilson and last fall became first president of the American College of Surgeons aiming to raise standards in the United States and Canada.

Commot Finney John Moto Pinney America Princeton University Harvard Medical School Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore Fims Penney Woodrow Wilson New American College of Surgeons Royal College of Surgeons United State Canada

Electric Bitters Tonic Promises Health Build Up

Consumer ad claims a tonic can revive the tired and run down body, boosting stomach liver kidneys and overall strength. A testimonial from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Me says she was cured after doctors gave up, with price noted and a druggist location. Arnica Salve ad follows.

James Duncan Haynesville Jacksen

Watch THE TIMES everyday fod opportunities

Advertisement notes daily opportunities in THE TIMES with a subscription offer priced at 60c per month.

Watch the Times

For an Impaired Appetite Try Chamberlain's Tablets

A Detroit man reports Chamberlain's Tablets restored his appetite and improved digestion. He describes relief from a bloated feeling and a pleasant, satisfactory bowel movement. Sold by all dealers.

Hetroit, Mich

Shekel Day Observed Across London In Zionist Drive

June 2 in London and other UK cities marks the annual Shekel Day to aid the Zionist cause. Jewish districts will canvass door to door gathering shekels from devout Jews, with each one shekel vote seeking delegates to the Zionist federation congress.

London United Kingdom Shekel Bray Lomortow Mhehind Mastad Jerusalem Flebreans Zalonist Federation

White's Double-Leaders Propel Ayers to Undefeated Season

White pitched in the Virginia League last season for Doc Ayers now with Washington. He hurled six double-leaders and won all twelve decisions, helping Ayers secure a perfect record and the team’s strong campaign.

White Doc Ayers Washington

Personal notes from Roy Jennings and visitors in town

Several figures including Roy Jennings and guests from San Antonio, Galveston, and Monterrey are in the city on short visits or business. The list mentions ranch and railroad connections, bore and artesian well efforts in Zapata and Longview, with names tied to families and local industry.

Roy Jennings Jennings Ranch San Antonio Hamilton John Bruni Miss Stella Galveston Willis Lowry San Antonnins Jennings Zapata Theodore Kerr Mr. Kerr Laredo W. A. Kerr la Salle County Mr. Korr L & Gon Railroad Longview Bender Moore Theo H Schmeter J. A. Morrow Bk. Webster Monterey Mex J.T. Harris Saltillo Beex Montabio Hebbronville Hi Sierra R. Oneal Binda Alfredo Alvares el Paso Robbin Harris & Noland Chicuro He Phillips Shreveport B Rice San Angelo Schaltz Fort Worth Hamilton Hal F Houston Rhode San Antonios T. Kclmes Wexi¢ - Inc Hill J.C. Howerton KR. L. Scott KK. Bacon D. D. Davis Dolores J. ‘Po Harris Corpus Dol. Neam Miguel J. Lunit Mexico LL. Orr Houston

Northfield Conference Begins In Massachusetts

Mast Northfield Mass June 19 The thirty second season of conferences at Northfield Seminary opened today with the annual Student Conference Six conferences will run over two months drawing thousands from the United States and Canada as leading theologians from America and England expound practical Christianity William R Moody directs the meetings and a roster of notable speakers including John R Moit Robert Speer G Campbell White Rev John A Hutton Melvin Trotter George Wharton Pepper Rev J Stuart Holden and Prof J Hope Moulton are listed for the summer

Mast Northfield Mass Phe Northfield Seminary Nnual United States Canada America England William R. Moody Dwight J Moody John R Moit Robert 2. Speer G. Campbell White John A. Hutton Glasgow Melvin Trotter Grand Rapids George Wharton Pepper Philadelphi J. Stuart Holden Landon J. Hope Moulton Manchester

Free home treatment for women’s ailments offered by Mrs Summers

A letter offers a free ten day home treatment for a range of female health issues including leucorrhea, uterine disorders, and nervous symptoms. It promises to cure without a doctor, asks readers to send name and address, and references a forthcoming booklet “Woman’s Own Medical Adviser.”

Ray Booke Alec Ars. M. Summers Box Notre Dame Ind U.s.a

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tepie Lacok Carranga Pablo Gonzales Obregon Exchange Agency Lincoln Street Laredo National Bank A. Winslow Rkacine Tires Clifford & Heflin S.A. Adatai Matamoros Street Lareto A. J. Robertson Edwards Ranch Jack L L. M. Taylor Mino Wwe Moir College Agustin Flores Petra Perez Damasco Cavilla Mariana Saeng Juan Rivera Otila Goez A. Dahrooge Carlos Bee Saft’s. G-Suite Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church O. Jo Felix de la Rosa Coke Street Christ Church Oborina Seret Getz Ninth Infantry Saint-Saens Bautista Adv Jos. Westbrook, Chairtman Street and FSU Feld Webb County Commissioners Court Bat Medicine Co Oga, Tenn N.C Helen L. Grenfell Colorado Law and Order League Lindsey Shekel Davis Cuadel Coal Co He City Mirnold Roy C. G. Brewster New York Koss Dunulip Ft. Worth Faust New Orleans T. I.kert Longview Oehoa Ihockwood J. Bk. Connors Chicago J. Gonzales Paso Jessie Stuart Alice L. Ty Skon Price M.H. Davis Northfield
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