This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1914
Page
7
Local volunteers from Laredo participate in a regional horserace meet on July 4 with teams from across the state. H. M. Pierce of Underwood Typewriter Co attends at the Hamilton Hotel showing the 1914 model. Advertisements note seeds, autos, repairs, and local business services.
Yesterday trains from San Antonio brought about 150 excursionists to Nuevo Laredo for a bull fight. A Mexican female bullfighter, supported by banderilleros, faced several fierce toros to a finish. Local Laredo residents attended, praising the event and the principal performer received ovations for her display.
The Crescent Garage announces relocation to new quarters opposite Borchers Bakery after July 1. An advertisement for McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR promotes relief for teething babies with sour stomach and unsettled bowels, priced 25c per bottle.
Long obituary notes John Boniger aged 105, a Canton Switzerland native born June 4, 1829, who died at 8 45 AM at his son J F Boniger's home in Redo after years of frail health. He leaves a widow, memory praised, funeral held at 5 PM with pallbearers named, burial in Kanehts of Pytbias cemetery. Also mentions Chamberlains Liniment endorsement for rheumatism.
An older ad claims Herbine eases loss of energy and constipation with a few doses restoring vigor. It touts rapid improvement after the first dose and ongoing benefit from continued use, with a price and widespread druggist availability implied.
Saturday afternoon at the Weber home a China shower honored Miss Peanul Wineh who will marry June 24 to Dr. Robert McCullough of Corpus Christi. Guests enjoyed auction bridge, sunflowers decor, and a two course luncheon. each guest brought a hand painted plate as a shower gift.
Mrs Mary McMillen of Phelps New York reports long standing indigestion and constipation relieved promptly by Chamberlains Tablets after several weeks of use. The ad notes sale by all healers.
The list records Mr Potts returning from Dallas with others arriving or enroute. Names include Mes Henry Slacem and Dr Stacey from Minera, trainmaster J L Otis of the I & G No, Capt J J Santeré of state rangers, M J Pinder and several Misses Vera Sharkey Pauline Gilmore Vera Lane, and many visitors from San Antonio Chicago St Louis Corpus Christi and other places.
The AP report from Niagara Falls Ont on June 16 notes mediation conferences focus on selecting the new provisional Mexican government’s personnel. Emilio Rabasa defends the constitutionalist stance against U.S. demands. Reuters report mentions Huerta and Felix Ding factions acting united to influence mediators. Carranza reports halt on all confiscations from foreigners amid advancing moves near Zacatecas. Federal General Barron says constitutionalists were routed before Zacatecas with about 3000 casualties.
Associated Press reports in Butte that miners riots appear ended and labor resumed today. Governor Stewart denies militia mobilization and says no troops were ordered into service.
In Duruszzo Albania insurgents struck Lutanso early. Col Photon a Dutch officer and other leaders were killed. Prince William assumed command of government troops after Col Thomsen fell. The attack lasted about three hours and the insurgents were silenced. The international fleet provided protection for the locations.
Brown University's commencement week included Class Day exercises for the class of 1914 held on campus. Senior class president Robert S. Holding Jr of Lewiston Maine presided as Nahum Merrill of Chicago delivered the class oration and Allan L. Langley of Newport read the class poem.
In Augusta Georgia the seventeenth annual South Atlantic States tournament opened at the Country Club today with top ranked players expected to deliver one of the most successful meets in the association. The event runs six days and will crown champions in mens singles and doubles, womens singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.
The notice asserts high satisfaction with Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A testimonial from N. Galloway of Stewart South Carolina praises its cure for colic and diarrhoea. Sold by all dealers.
Notice to fishermen withdraws all verbal and written permits to fish on our takes. A fishing club is formed with member only privileges and strictly personal permits. Apply for membership with $10 per year in advance to Workmler Bros, Laredo, Texas, June 10, 1914.
In Rome and Bologna during the recent general strike fourteen churches burned and thirty nine damaged while twenty three were looted. Work resumed with order restored as rioters set fires to cathedrals and churches in Senigallia despite cavalry intervention. rail lines and telephone lines were wrecked.
Former Vice President Adlai Stevenson dies at his Chicago home on Saturday night. He served as VP under Grover Cleveland, was later a 1900s presidential candidate with William Jennings Bryan, born in Christian County Kentucky, moved to Bloomington Illinois, and built a long career as a prominent Illinois lawyer and public figure.
Delegates from across the United States and Canada gather in Towersville Tennessee for the general convention of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America. The opening session is hosted at the hotel and will run for a week to ten days. Fraternal delegate Gd. A tudes, general secretary of the Operative Printers and Assistants of Fireat Writtio, attends.
Yale marked class day with Sheffield Scientific School seniors in the morning and the college proper graduates listening to final declamations, class oration, and poem. The Medical School observed its centenary at Woolsey Hall with addresses by President Tindley and others, while the Law School held anniversary exercises led by Judge Alton B. Parker.
The annual convention of the American Supply and Machinery Manufacturers Association opened in White Sulphur Springs Va. Attendees come from many parts of the country. Officers presiding are KK Swaartwout of Cleveland president H Jenkins of Louisville and John Broderick of St Louis vice presidents F B Mitchell of New York secretary treasurer.
Our tuner is in Laredo this week. Anyone needing tuning or repair work may leave orders at the Ross Hotel. THOS. GOGGAN & BROS. RE. W. FOSTER Tuner. We offer a mouse proof piano attachment at a very small cost. 616-tf (Adv.)
President Wilson said sentiment favoring delaying antitrust legislation stems from a campaign by certain interests and noted a supposed "psychological business mood." White House released letters from business leaders urging Congress to adjourn without action, seeking higher freight rates and halting anti business attacks. Simmons Hardware chief K C Simmons reportedly declined a Federal Reserve Board seat. White House denied any link between the letter and the decline.
Warhington reports the Supreme Court denied Harry Thawe's application for bail pending the hearing. The ruling confirms continued custody while the case proceeds.
Washington on June 15 reports that the president signed the Panama tolls repeal bill with no ceremony. The action reopens discussions on maritime toll policies and affects national trade routes. Officials offered brief statements, noting the bill's rapid passage and anticipated administrative steps.
Red Cliff California June 15Mount Lissen the worlds newest volcano continued to splutter today Scientists wondered what is coming from the two new cones formed in the activity ongoing near the mountain and its venting rumblings attracted attention from observers and scientists alike
Washington June 16 K S Simmons of St Louis declined an appointment to the Federal Reserve Board. Charles S Tramlin of Boston assistant secretary of the treasury is expected to be nominated. Thomas S Jones of Chicago had been chosen as governor but Hamlin may head the organization. The president sent nominations to the senate today. the governor was not designated and will be chosen later.
Chicago June 15 Mrs Percy VY Pennybacker of Austin Texas was nominated for a second term as president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
In Sharksburg Pennsylvania a parade marked the transfer of the state's old battle flags from the State Museum to the Capitol rotunda. Hundreds of banners from the Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War and Spanish American War were carried by Civil War veterans and five National Guard companies. Governor John Ek Tener opened the ceremonies and Major Moses Veale of Philadelphia gave the oration.
A Detroit man reports Chamberlain's Tablets restored appetite and relieved a bloated feeling. He also notes a pleasant and satisfactory bowel movement. For sale by all dealers.
An old advertisement claims itch relief from Ballards Snow Liniment. It promises instant relief and permanent cure after several applications. The product is priced at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Classified tease advertises daily watch opportunities with a claim of 3983 money makers and a $0.60 monthly rate, urging readers to check The Times daily for opportunities and rates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.