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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1917

Page

6

Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company notice

Publication details list prices and delivery options for Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company editions. Includes daily and weekly formats, foreign delivery to United States Mexico or Canada, prepaid postage, and advance subscriptions with rates for various periods. Advertising rates available on application.

THE Laredo Times Penn Publishing Company United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo

A Wise Move on Anarchists and Gatekeeping Society

A column defends federal action against Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman as prudent in the face of unrest while criticizing gilded protection around J. P. Morgan’s daughter. It notes immigrant unions, Spanish War veterans, and public fear, condemning money worship and pomp in elite protection. The piece contrasts vigilant law enforcement with perceived vulgar display and calls for focused national unity.

Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman Jones Western Federation of Miners Cloak and Garment Workers Europe United States Army tower of Bal#1 Emma J. P. Morgan Morgan Mr. Morgan Select Society United States Miss Morgan Polonius

The New Royalty Spectacle Draws American Debate

Americans witnessed a spectacle described as not conducive to democracy. The piece notes strong opinions about royal pomp and its relevance to current civic ideals, reflecting public skepticism and political commentary of the era.

University of Texas

Garza Sentenced for Manslaughter in Zapata Case

Juan Elias Garza, charged with killing Rosendo Ramirez in Zapata last year, was tried in district court here last week and given three years in the state penitentiary. After a verdict of guilty and the three year punishment, a motion for a new trial was filed but withdrawn, and sentence was passed this morning.

Juan Elias Garza Rosendo Ramirez Zapata

Times Ad Prospectus Offers Daily Watch Access

An advertisement pitches daily access to THE TIMES with a subscription offer at 60 cents per month, inviting readers to watch opportunities unfold.

the Times

Laredo Arms Ordinance Regulates Dealers and Penalties

City council enacts rules for dealers in arms ammunition and explosives. Dealers must register with the police chief, file inventories within five days, maintain sales registers with buyer details, and report all shipments. Violations carry up to $200 fine or 60 days in jail. The measure also covers corporate entities. Blanche Sweet birthday notes follow.

City OF Laredo City of Laredo

White Cream Vermifuge Ex Pels Worms Promptly

An old public notice states that children affected by worms become pale and sickly and at risk of fatal disease. White Cream Vermifuge is described as expelling worms promptly and restoring health. Priced 25 cents per bottle and sold by all druggists.

War Ordinance Bypasses Charter in 1917 Passage

A city ordinance proclaims that the state of war requires immediate operation, exempting it from the city charter’s three readings. Passed June 5, 1917 and approved June 6, 1917. Attest City Secretary A W Woodman. Mayor Robt McComb. 6 7-101.

Robt, McComb A. D A. W. Woodman

Former Sheriff Endorses Tanlac for Health Recovery

Archie R. Anderson ex Sheriff of Harris County Houston a well known public figure testifies Tanlac improved his run down condition indigestion gas belching and neuralgic pains He reports better sleep appetite and energy after starting Tanlac and approves publishing his statement He notes Tanlac is sold in Laredo by Windrow Drug Co Adv

Archie R. Anderson Houston Harris County Anderson Texas Lone Star Mr. Anderson Tanlac Laredo Windrow Drug Co

This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Years

Chronology lists Champlain’s Lake Champlain exploration in 1609, Sandyhook lighthouse starting in 1764, Philadelphia evacuation by Britain in 1778, War of 1812 declaration, 1815 Waterloo victory, 1829 birth of Isaac Stephenson, 1841 Panama constitution, 1890 Heligoland cession, 1897 Juliet Carson death, 1912 Republican convention and Roosevelt split, 1916 Wilson ambassadors and militia calls, 1915 Austro German push near Lemberg, 1916 Turkish rout of British, Moltke death, Brody advance, Seaconnet torpedoed.

Champlain Quebec Lake Champlain Sandyhook Philadelphia Congress England Waterloo Wellington Blucher Napoleon Europe Isaac Stephenson United States Wisconsin Fredericton N. B Canada Republic of Panama Thomas Ferrara Heligoland Germany North Sea Juliet Carson New York Boston Roosevelt Chicago Taft Wilson Abram J. Elkus Turkey Henry L. Morgenthau States District of Columbia National Guard Texas Arizona New Mexico Lemberg Rovereto Suphrates Count Helmuth von Moltke Brody Seaconet

Texans urged to volunteer and join National Guard ranks

Recruiters in Texas National Guard push enlistment as the draft looms. The program promises strong pay, rapid promotion, and clear paths from private to officer for capable men aged 18 to 45. Brigadier General Hulen notes officers rise from the ranks as a norm.

Texas National Guard National Guard Regular Army Guard John A. Hulen

Free Rail Transport Offered to Border Refugees

Mexican authorities announced free railroad transport from the border to interior towns for Mexican citizens who fled the United States to avoid conscription. In Nuevo Laredo, over 500 people received tickets by Sunday with 260 fares issued that day. travelers must go to work upon reaching their destination, and similar actions were reported in Matamoros and Piedras Negras.

Mexico Place St Boundary United States Nuevo Laredo Matamoros Piedras Negras

Slacker Captured and jailed over U S Army registration

Robert Wesley Brown of Chicago admitted fleeing to Mexico to dodge the June 5 1917 U S Army draft. Apprehended in Laredo Texas by Justice Dept agent Erby E Swift and U S Marshal Captain Allen Walker, Brown awaits grand jury action after his confession and remand to jail in default of bail.

Erby E. Swift Department of Justice Laredo Allen Walker U. S United States Foster Robert Wesley Brown Chicago Brown Texas Bar- Bville Okla Standish Co del Rio Mexico Franks Hotel U. S. Army R. Wesley Brown

Dean's Kidney Pills Backed By Local Testimony

A backache warning of kidney trouble is addressed with Dean's Kidney Pills. James Webber of Hidalgo Street in Laredo reports rapid relief after two weeks of other medicines, saying he was back to normal in days. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York promotes the product.

Dean Laredo James Webber Hidalgo St Mr. Webber Foster Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y

Captured Germans Foil Fort McIntosh Escape Bid

German internees at Fort McIntosh attempted to flee to Mexico by crossing the Rio Grande. A federal sleuth tracked them, catching all three about four miles into Mexico. One escaping German sustained a bullet wound in the leg.

Fort McIntosh Rio Grande Uncle Sam Mexico

Stop That Summer Cough Dr Kings New Discovery Ad

An advertising claim touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for summer coughs and colds. It highlights antiseptic ingredients that fight germs, loose their hold, and cleanse the system with laxative properties. The ad promises soothing balsams, tissue healing, and sleep aid, noting millions of bottles sold and prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Dr. King

Testimony Underway in 1913 La Salle Murder Case

The Alejandro Sarli trial, charged with complicity in Ike Hill’s 1913 La Salle county murder, began Friday in district court and may not reach a jury before Wednesday. Dozens of witnesses from La Salle and McMullen counties, including county officers, are testifying, with proceedings proceeding in the regular manner.

Alejandro Sarli Ike Hill la Salle McMullen

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