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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1916

Page

3

Local notices and wartime items from Laredo Times 1911

Marriage licenses issued include Encar nacion Gallardo with Juana Sama nego, and Juan Negrete with Mrs Refugio Bautista. Evening language and shorthand classes advertised. Brief bulletin reports Pershing's forces clashing with Carrancistas in Mexico. District court set July 7 for three bandits and four more under murder charges. Public notices remind readers to print neatly and place orders with The Times job department.

Encarnacion Gallardo Juana L. Samaniego Juan Negrete Refugio Bautista Teodoro Espinoza Sofia Leos Pershing Mexico Times Laredo Citizens Garage Webb Bridge San Ignacio Will W. Gregg United States

Herbine Extols Bowell Regularity Remedy

A dated advertisement touts Herbine as a bowel regularity remedy that purifies, strengthens, and regulates digestion. It claims a regular morning operation improves daily work performance and notes a price of 50 cents, sold by all druggists.

Big Yale Harvard Boat Race Opens Regatta Day

New London prepares for the Yale Harvard regatta with enthusiasts and college crews arriving. Flags fly as final practice confirms improved varsity eights. Three races headline the program with second varsity and freshmen in the morning and the main varsity race at 5 15 pm from Red Top to the drawbridge over four miles.

New London Thames

Public Endorsement for Chamberlain's Tablets

A reader letter extols Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion, noting six months of use with satisfaction. Mrs. C. EF. Riley of Miion New York states the remedy gave her more relief than any other. The notice encourages availability of Chamberlain's Tablets everywhere.

Chamberlain Mrs. C EF. Riley Miion N. Y

Social Calendar Highlights for Thursday and Friday

Miss Marguerite Nelson and Miss Estelle Moser hosted a splash party and luncheon this morning honoring Miss Emmie Westbrook. The Thursday Sewing Club meets at Mrs. A C Richter's home at four this afternoon. The Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathers at the church at four. The Laredo Red Cross Chapter holds a key meeting at Hotel Hamilton at eight this evening.

Marguerite Nelson Estelle Moser Emmie Westbrook A. C. Richter Womens’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Laredo the Red Cross Hotel Hamilton

Be fair in word and deed across the Red Cross drive

The letter urges fair treatment and civic duty as Laredo forms its Red Cross chapter. It praises local leaders and lists committee chairs while calling for dues, donations, and non perishables to aid sick and wounded in wartime. Numerous residents depart for business and family trips as the town builds support for a large chapter.

Ann Red Cross Laredo Japan J. H. Davis Woodman Fish E. N. Buenz Albert Martin Leonard Nelson G. R. Weber H. Stow Garlick W. N. Young W. P. May Alfred Matthews Nelson A. C. Richter Cogley Kenedy J. B. Morton Huberich J. C. Martin T. A. Austin T. A Leyendecker National Association

Personal Notices From San Antonio Arrivals In City

W H Jennings of San Antonio arrived in the city yesterday. Br W Teagarden of San Antonio arrived this morning. Charles E Eckhart of Corpus Christi is visiting and staying at the Bender. W M Hanson, former U S Marshal, arrived yesterday afternoon. T A Mohule and J C Lyfle, expert laundrymen, came yesterday to join Laredo Steam Laundry. Names listed include T J Derwin Baltimore Thos H Gorhiel San Antonio John Duff Connecticut R F Smith Milwaukee R J Tamez Houston M D Stroop Corpus Christi Enrique Gardeaja and wife San Antonio Charles FB Ereker t Corpus Christi J E O Neil W O Reish San Antonio Guillermo Bell and sister Maria Bell and sister Monterey A A Hendrix C C Hackenjos R L Scott San Antonio L A Morrow Laredo Ng Gawan San Antonio

W. H. Jennings San Antonio BR. W. Teagarden, Esq Charles E. Eckhart Corpus Christi Bender W. M. Hanson United States T. A. Mohule J. C. Lyfle Laredo T. J. Derwin Baltimore Thos. H. Gorhiel John Duff Connecticut R. F. Smith Milwaukee Wis R. J. Tamez Houston M. D. Stroop Enrique Gardeaja Charles FB. Erekert J. E. O’niel W. O. Reish Guillermo Bell Maria Bell Monterey A. A. Hendrix C. C. Hackenjos R. L. Scott L. A. Morrow Ng. Gawan

White's Cream Vermifuger Promises Quick Worm Expulsion

Advertisement claims children affected by worms appear pale and sickly and may contract fatal disease. White's Cream Vermifuger excises worms promptly and restores health. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Britain's Oldest Peer Duke of Grafton Celebrates 95th Birthday

London reports the Duke of Grafton, aged 95, celebrated his birthday and remains alert and active. He is expected to be succeeded by his eldest son, the Earl of Euston, amid a noted 1914 engagement with Edythe Havemeyer prior to declining marriage. The Earl later became engaged to Lady Borthwick, widow of the 21st Baron Borthwick, with estates needing repairs ahead.

London Duke of Grafton Earl of Euston Duchess of Grafton Edythe Havemeyer New York Trousseau Lady Borthwick Baron Borthwick

Hopeful quip follows pessimism on business future

Elihu Root told a Philadelphia reporter after his speech that despondency about the business future is impossible for any but a confirmed pessimist. A cheery man asks the pessimist what end he has reached, prompting the witty exchange in the Philadelphia North American column.

Elihu Root Philadelphia Philadelphia North American

Bride Emmie Westbrook Hosts Morning Club Event

Edna Brown won the club prize in a string of auction bridge games at a Girls Social Club and Thursday Bridge Club gathering. Estelle Moser took the guest prize, and Emmie Westbrook, the bride of the month, received embroidered lingerie. A four course luncheon followed with guests including Theodora Ullette, Flora Bunn, Marguerite Nelson, and Anita Sharkey assisting.

Edna Brown Estelle Moser Emmie Westbrook Theodora (Ullette Flora Bunn Marguerite Nelson Alice Denike Helen McGregor Stella Moser Jessie Hale Emmie Tillian Westbrook Clara Nelson Joe Moser Anita Sharkey

Pershing's War Decision Hinges on Carrizal Fight

Washington reports say Pershing's reading of the Carrizal clash with Carranza troops will largely decide if war is declared. If Americans were attacked to enforce Carranza orders, Wilson may call it an act of war. if the fight answered Carranza's note, Congress may be urged to declare war.

Washington Pershing Carranza Carrizal Wilson

Carrizal Clash Reported Near El Paso Mexico

A Mexican source claims General Gomez warned off American forces at Carrizal but the Americans pressed on. A ditch pit and brush cover allegedly halted the riders, machine gun fire followed, and 17 men were captured in the ditch. Reports speak of forty American dead with Gomez among the fatalities.

el Paso Texas Carrizal Juarez Villa Ahumada Gomez Carranza Bothesides

Carrizal clash reported by Captain Morey in Mexican border action

Columbus New Mexico on June 22 reports Captain Lewis E Morey, former Texan, led the Tenth Cavalry detachment engaged with Mexican forces at Carrizal. The dispatch notes his command and the location of the encounter.

Laredo Columbus N. M Lewis Morey Tenth Cavalry Carrizal

Secretary Lansing questioned on troop movements near Carri zal

Washington June 22 Arredondo pressed Secretary Lansing for an explanation of American troop movements toward Carri zal and inquiries about reports that Pershing had occupied Casas Grandes and Nuevas Casas Grandes, calling such actions open hostility. Lansing had no official information.

Washington Arredondo Secretary Lansing Carrizal Pershing Casas Grandes Nuevas Casas Grandes Lansing

Washington Resolution on National Guard Oath Draft

A June 22 Washington dispatch reports a resolution authorizing the president to draft National Guardsmen willing to take the federal oath immediately into the national service. The move accelerates integration of state troops into federal duties, signaling heightened wartime mobilization and executive authority.

Washington

Forethought Saves Expense with Chamberlain Remedy

E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has depended on Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He says they take it on extended visits and have kept it in their home since then. Obtainable everywhere.

E. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

An advertisement offers daily access to The Times with a subscription rate of 60 cents per month. It promotes ongoing opportunities and urges readers to subscribe for regular updates.

the Times

Army Bill Proposed by Baker to House Military Panel

Secretary Baker submitted the regular army bill to Chairman Hay of the house military committee. Hay said he would press for immediate action on the resolution.

Baker Hay House Military Committee

Soldier killed as guard fires on infantry in Naco

In Naco Arizona on June 22 an American soldier died and three soldiers were wounded when William Humphrey a half breed Mexican guard at the waterworks fired on members of the Fourteenth Infantry authorities reported.

Naco, Ariz William Humphrey Fourteenth Infantry

California Senator Works Seeks Senate Intervention Resolution

Washington June 22 Senator Works of California introduced a new intervention resolution in the senate, giving notice that unless the foreign relations committee acts, further steps may follow. The measure signals a push for expedited handling of a foreign policy matter.

Washington Works California Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Allied Fleet to Demonstrate Before Piraeus

A Paris dispatch reports the allied fleet ordered to cruise before the Greek seaport of Piraeus near Athens with a landing party possibly to follow. The move aims to press Greece into a favorable attitude toward allied demands.

Sy Associated Presa Paris Piraeus Athens M Havas Saloniki

Germans seize front trenches at Verdun amid night attacks

French official statement reports German forces captured front line trenches between Fermin wood and Chenois in Verdun after all night fighting. In a separate note the German side claims to have repulsed heavy Russian assaults against Both mer in today’s official statement.

Fermin Wood Chenois Verdun Bothmer

Greece Under Heavy Entente Pressure to Accept Demands

Athens reports Greece faces heavy pressure from the Entente to accept unconditionally the demands of Great Britain France and Russia as of June 22.

Athens Greece Great Britain France Russia

German Submarine Arrives at Cartagena Aims for Madrid

A German submarine reached Cartagena on June 22. Its officers departed for Madrid carrying a confidential letter to King Alfonso from Emperor William, signaling high level diplomacy or tension between the nations.

Madrid Cartagena Alfonso William

Disillusionment By Marriage Quips At Chicago Wedding

George Ade quips at a Chicago wedding reception that marriage destroys all illusions. He notes a man who hears angels as his bride approaches discovers the sound is the creaking of busted corsets. Washington Star attributes the remark.

George Ade Chicago Washington Star

Wilson to nominate Gregory for Supreme Court seat

President Wilson plans to nominate Attorney General Gregory to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by Hughes. Friends report the decision is settled and will be announced soon from Washington.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Gregory Hughes Supreme Court

Photo Engravers Meet In Philadelphia Convention

In Philadelphia on June 22 the twentieth annual convention of the International Association of Manufacturing Photo-Engravers convened with headquarters at the Bellene-Straford. About five hundred members from across the United States and Canada attended as Mayor Thomas B. Smith and Jed Gage of Battle Creek, Michigan, served as officials. An excursion to Valley Forge was held this afternoon for visiting members and their ladies. Business sessions resume tomorrow morning and continue through Saturday.

Philadeipilla International Association of Manufacturing Photo-Engravers Bellene-Straford United States Canada Thomas B. Smith Eugene Mill Chicago International Association Jed Gage Battle Creek Mich Valley Forge

College Romance Leads to Altar in Los Angeles

Los Angeles June 2 The wedding of Mrs Ruth Tinglepaugh and Richard Rutherford will take place tomorrow at the bride’s parents home. The couple began their romance at the University of Nebraska where both were noted athletes. Rutherford starred in basketball and wrestling and played three years of Husker football without defeat. Miss Tinglepaugh held the women’s tennis championship during two years at Nebraska. After the wedding trip they will return to Lincoln where Rutherford has been elected assistant coach at the university.

Los Angeles Cal Ruth Tinglepaugh Richard Rutherford University of Nebraska Rutherford Nebraska University Husker Miss Tingle

Bowel Complaints in India Lecture Note

In a Des Moines IA church a Indian missionary recounted travel in inland India where illness struck him. He carried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it saved his life. The remedy is used in India as preventive and cure for cholera and is dependable for milder bowel complaints here. Obtainable everywhere.

India Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Times Office Violet S. Oberfeldt Be Fair Chicago Record-Herald Hamilton Hotel Myers Katz Irene Moser Leslie Stoner Kingsville William Simpson Louis Joseph Mr. C. M. Fish J. R. Moore Mrs. A. EB. Younkin and Sons Chas. Moser Estelle Thekla Biskamp Robert Muller Robert Brown Fort McIntosh Jack Ryan King, Read Miss Ryan Luz Tamez Bridge Club Bender Hotel Hal W. Greer Nulles Club Cleo Pereira Britain GEA Funston Eleventh Cavalry
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