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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1914
Page
11
Long list of names in Shelby personals and a farewell gathering for Mrs W O Tm Bry by the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church. Friends surprised her at home with a friendship shower and gift plans to stock a shipment to Col ont as she and her husband prepare to move.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets improve appetite and aid digestion. Detroit resident H Melt reports relief from bloated sensation and a pleasant satisfying bowel movement after use. Includes promotional phrasing and the note Adv.
Fragmentary OCR lists parties and names including Leary Po Combe and son, K MM Slid, Brownsville officials H Rev Henry Austin Joe Christ BH P Locket, Guadalajara Valdes W Padilla Mon. Contains multiple proper nouns with unclear roles and missing context.
North Dakota voters went to the polls to select candidates for U S senator governor and other state officers plus Congress and local offices. Results likely delayed until tomorrow due to many names and vast territory. notable races include Grenna for renomination and Hanna vs Burdick for governor with third candidate Wishek from the Personal Liberty League.
Queen Alexandra Day observances spread to 200 cities and towns as women of all classes in London and across the United Kingdom sold wild roses to aid hospitals and charitable institutions. The event honors Queen Alexandra and her charitable work.
A brief ad offers to buy clean soft rags or old newspapers for money. The notice directs readers to bring items to The Times office and states a payment rate of three cents per pound for clean soft rags.
John B. McGraw pays a tribute to T. J. Riley, editor of Rileys Rounder, noting his life spent aiding the needy, resisting hypocrisy, and building monuments to manhood. He was a fearless iconoclast, steadfast friend, and generous benefactor whose passing leaves many hearts heavy.
Bay City hosts the Michigan League of Municipalities for a two day convention starting with mayors, recorders, and councilmen from leading Michigan cities in attendance to discuss municipal management issues. The June 24 session marks the start of a statewide meeting aimed at addressing local government challenges.
Associated Press report from Niagara Falls and Washington notes mediation principals disputing Breceda'sNew Orleans statement that Carranza would not negotiate with Huerta delegates. Americans expect Carranza may join talks. meanwhile reports persist of federals sniping at Vera Cruz to push U.S. intervention.
Butte Montana June 24 Associated Press reports Charles Mover remains missing after an auto taking him from the union hall was fired on by two men. No indication he was hit. The city shows outward calm but widespread apprehension persists as search continues.
Associated Press reports from Johannisthal Germany on June 24 that Gustave Lasser achieved a continuous aeroplane flight lasting 10 hours and 10 minutes at the aerodrome, setting a new world record for duration in flight.
In Chicago on June 24, a fifth time in recent months and the 125th murder in three and a half years in Little Sicily, Frank Demaria a police stool pigeon, was shot to death by two companions early this morning.
Schwerin June 24 Lieut Kolbe died when his aeroplane fell today in the German area. The airman of the German forces was reported killed this afternoon as the aircraft crashed during routine operations. The event marks a fatal loss for the German aviation unit.
Cattle and horse raisers from seven states meet in Boise to organize the Northwestern Cattle and Horse Raisers Association. The group includes Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Wyoming Utah and Northern Nevada and aims to secure favorable national and state legislation for the industry.
In a formal ceremony at Oxford University Walter Hines Page the American ambassador received the honorary degree of LL D. at the convocation exercises. Other honorees included Viscount Bryce former British ambassador at Washington and Richard Strauss the noted Vienna composer.
The Sons of the Revolution crossing from Philadelphia to Boston to mark Washington's 126th anniversary arrived in Trenton after completing the first leg. They were welcomed at the State House by Guy Fielder and officials.
Coughs and Colds weaken the system with loss of weight and appetite. Get a 5c bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery today and stop your cough. The first dose helps. Suitable for children. Mr Q O Brown of Muscatine Alabama reports his wife was saved by the medicine during a hot summer illness. Priced 60c and $1.00 at druggists.
President Wilson commuted the sentences of four men convicted in the dynamite conspiracy case with immediate effect. Frank M. Ryan, former Ironworkers union president, must serve seven years. Commuted: Michael Hannan Scranton Frank Painter Omaha Fred Mooney Duluth William Shupe Chicago. Eighteen others begin sentences at Leavenworth tomorrow. John Barry and Paul Morris of St Louis pending review.
The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the Allison liquor law prohibiting all shipments of liquor into dry territory, state or interstate. L. L. Muse of Gainesville was indicted for delivering liquor there, and the decision affirms authorities’ right to arrest him.
Washington on June 24 reports final figures for last year's cotton crop showing a total value of 1 048 760 000 dollars making it the most valuable cotton crop on record.
Friedrichshafen Germany June 44 Ten fishermen are confirmed dead and twenty five remain missing after yesterday's violent storm on Lake Constance. Rescue teams searched the waters and coastlines for survivors and recovered several bodies. Authorities warned of dangerous sea conditions and urged boats to seek shelter.
Stamford June 24 Waldo Ballou aged 70 was found on the street with a fractured skull. A bloody hat linked to Ballou was found in Helen Angle's apartment where the 40 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death. Police report indicate a presumed enraged incident.
Leaders of the bench and bar gathered in Green Bay for the Wisconsin State Bar association annual meeting. President C. B. Bird of Watcau spoke as officers presented reports. A banquet tomorrow night will feature Chief Justice W Rh Riddell of Toronto and Chief Justice John B Winslow of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Helena Montana June 24 Knights Templar from Montana gathered for the annual grand commandery meeting in Helena with a two day program of entertainment for the visiting knights and their ladies featuring Masonic emblems and honors across the city.
A humorous World column recounts a teacher’s note urging Tony to bathe, met the next day with Tony’s mother’s written reply, declaring My Tony ain’t no rose Dont smell him Learn him.
Belgrade June 24 reports say King Peter I of Servia abdicated today though initial details suggest he left for southern Servia, entrusting government to his son Alexander. Peter, 70, became monarch in 1903 after officers killed King Alexander and Queen Draga and ministers. his health is cited as the reason. His second son succeeds him as the first son renounced the right.
Severe tornadoes tore through Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota and South Dakota on June 24 causing four deaths injuring many and inflicting about one million dollars in damage.
Washington June 24 It now seems likely the federal reserve banks will not be organized until September 1 due to the Senate delay in confirming the president's reserve board The original date set was August 1
Washington June 24 A golfer reportedly cursed President Wilson in a moment of anger after his shot narrowly missed the president. The player apologized once he calmed and recognized the leader.
Senator Works of California introduced a bill in Washington on June 24 to establish a dry city and abolish tipping on interstate carriers, signaling federal action on local alcohol policy and transportation gratuities.
Louisville readies for the thirty fourth National Saengerfest of the North American Saengerbund with numerous decorations and a court of honor on Jefferson Street. Delegates from Chicago New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Pittsburgh Mobile and other cities attend. Charles G Schmidt of Cincinnati serves as band president.
Beatrice resident and former State senator Harry KK Sackett is chosen as the Progressive party candidate for Nebraska governor. The selection signals early party activity ahead of the statewide race.
Advertises Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder to refresh the body and restore strength, claiming to aid stomach liver and kidneys. Includes customer testimonial from Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Me and lists prices 50c and 1.00. Mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
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