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Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1914

Page

7

This Date in History Tuesday June Chronology

Tuesday’s Daily lists historical milestones from 1812 Chimborazo’s recognition to 1915 Wilson’s request for emergency curbs. Notable items include 1848 Henry Dodge as Wisconsin’s first state senator, 1868 Matthew Vassar’s death, 1904 Republican convention nominees Roosevelt and Fairbanks.

Chimborazo Humheldtr Henry Dodge Wisconsin Silistria Matthew Vasseur Vassar College Spithead Persia Orleans Bonaparte France Reltief Thentain Chieveo Roosevelt Fairbanks Wilson Coveress

Birth of Adolpho Eberhart ushered in a political rise

Adolpho Eberhart, born in Sweden, emigrated as a child with family struggles shaping a career in law and politics. He studied in Minnesota, passed the bar, rose to prominence, and won election as lieutenant governor in the Republican era before later ascending to governorship.

Brera Adolpho Eberhart Amfininesoty Berm Sweden United States Vonnie Everhart Sinerien Nebraska Fearty Couetains Adolphus Cottece Thiel Daw Mankato Minn Wodo Min Tesoty Senate Wieerhart Johnson

Webb County Sheriff Sale Notice for Foreclosure Property

Notice of sheriff sale issued by Webb County District Court on June 12. Foreclosure of taxes on Lot numbers nine hundred forty one and nine hundred forty nine in Block nine Western Division of Lanetta City. Property to be sold to highest bidder for cash at courthouse steps between 1 and 4 p.m. on a court date in July. Sheriff signature and date of June.

District Court Webb County Texas Lanetta Cexas Moon Aloor Juin

Cries of Telegraphers Mark Labor World Drive

Notes from the labor world report a union mobilization by office girls, large strikes in Britain, and court decisions on Sunday work. The piece mentions labor certificates in Saint Paul, a $75,000 verdict for Oscar Fried after a railway injury, and plans for a major labor transfer project in New York area. It cites international unions and upcoming conferences in September.

Bnormal Industria Saxony Mniovemess Poranta Great Britain New Years Supreme Court International Brotherhood of Foundry Sehenertady Revita Sadak Tome Iho Oitect Switzerland Poorta New White Plains Oscar Fried New York, New Haven Hartford Railway

Personal notices from San Antonio and beyond in KR

Fragmented personal items list names and movements including Rye paper of San Antonio in KR Glass of Topo Chico Jolineon of Moore at the Hamilton Villareal arriving in New York and heading to Nuevo Laredo Teagarden Esq spent time in the city then San Antonio Nelson and sister Mrs Ernst among others travel and social mentions across San Antonio Beaumont Waco and St Louis with mixed brief notes on visits and departures

Rye Paper San Antonio Hamilton Jolineon Moore Hamilton, Or Villareal New York Will Nuevo Laredo Hee Sriere Teagarden, Esq Salinas Te Martin Ranch

Luncheon in Honor of Miss the Reecourse at Hop Sree Nh

Mrs Com Fish hosts a refined luncheon welcoming invited guests for Miss. The event featured a half-dozen courses from the hostess. Attendees enjoyed a vast delightful affair with ample hospitality.

Com. Fish Elven

Baseball Chatter and Team Moves Highlight Era

A fragmentary baseball chat notes management changes and player moves among teams. Mentions Sulu and Linnin with the Giants and Red Sox, former manager Kvinn Superbas, Otto Hess and Bill James, Lefty Bile, Derek of timers, and Philly pilots with Derrick at short.

I Sulu En Hank Dett Linnin Red Sox UY N Kivn Superbas Perkie Bill James Lefty” Bile Otto Hess Reston Braves Connecticut Vineted Dartford Torring Navenatuckina Cardinals Chicago Philly Derrick Jack

Thedford’s Black Draught Praised by Patient in Virginia

Madison Heights resident Mr Chas A Ragland extols Thedford’s Black Draught for indigestion and stomach troubles. Ad claims 75 years of success, safe gentle relief, and broad availability nationwide at 25 cents with NC and LA variants.

Madison Heights Chas. A. Ragland Thedford N.C

Land for sale in Zapata County near San Lena

Classified ad offers nine thousand acres of fine land in Zapata county within half a mile of San Lena cio, fenced and improved. Half sandy and prairie, large portion tillable. Contact In dalecio V. Uribe, San Ignacio, Texas. Also rents and real estate ads for cottages and a stenographer seek.

Zapata County San Lenacio Indalecio V. Uribe San Ignacio Texas

Carranza Rejects Invitation to Informal Conference

Alfredo Breceda Carranza's private secretary reports that Carranza will not send delegates to confer informally with Huerta at Niagara Falls. Breceda, en route to Washington as a Carranza commissioner, says the mission is highly important and cannot be discussed.

Associated Press New Orleans Carranza United States Huerta Niagara Falls Alfredo Breceda Washington Breceda

Rebels Take Zapotlan In Jalisco Campaign

Mazatlan Mex June 23 The constitutionalists have captured Zapotlan in Jalisco as part of ongoing operations. Local reports confirm the seizure, with forces entrenched and control of the town established amid the border region conflict.

Zapotlan Mazatlan Mex Jalisco

Intermountain to have broad effect on canal benefits

A Washington report notes that the intermountain decision shifts distribution of Panama Canal benefits from railroads to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Associated Press states that the ruling could influence how regional regions receive canal advantages nationwide.

Washington Intermountain Amna Canal Interstate Commerce Commission

Recommendation to halt impeachment of Judge Emory Speer

Washington June 23. A recommendation to stop further proceedings against Judge Emory Speer of Georgia was sent to the House Judiciary Committee by the subcommittee that heard testimony on impeachment. The report criticizes Speer's actions as nearing tyranny and oppression and states the subcommittee cannot fully acquit nor impeach. The panel reviewed nineteen charges against Speer.

Associated Press Washington Emory Speer Georgia House Judiciary Committee Speer

Steamer Gothland Ashore Near Seilly Islands

The Gothland traveling from Montreal to Rotterdam ran aground on rocks off Land’s End near the Seilly Islands, emergency crews deployed to assess damage and assist passengers as the vessel stalled on the coast.

Associated Press Land's End Eng Gothland Montreal Rottendam Seilly Islands

Collision near Hamburg damages Koenigin Louise and Cobra

Steamers Koenigin Louise and Cobra collided off Hamburg on June 23. Both vessels suffered heavy damage while passengers were safely landed.

Hamburg Germany Koenigin Louise Cobra

Mrs Pennybacker III Improves After Nervous Collapse

Mrs Pennybacker of South Bend Indiana is much better today and recovering from a nervous collapse. The update notes her condition as improving with steady progress.

South Bend Ind Pennybacker

To Recover Ten Million Dollars in Freight Charges

Washington June 28 Shippers can recover about ten million dollars in excess freight charges as a result of the Intermountain decision.

Washington Intermountain

Official Death List From Mine Explosion

Hillscrest Alberta reports the official death list from the mine explosion. The tally stands at 196 fatalities with authorities confirming the toll.

Associated Press Hillscrest Alberta

Barrio Baseball in Olympic Games Play Stirs Debate

Paris dispatch reports baseball rejected for Berlin 1916 Olympics. Americans claimed at least six countries play baseball and named England, prompting a British debate that led to the Americans withdrawing the request.

Paris France Berlin England

Barbers Join Harvest Effort In Hoxie Kansas

In Hoxie Kansas on June 23 barbers posted Shaves and haircuts Saturday only and joined other business men to help harvest the crops as the community rallied to gather the harvest.

Hoxie Kan

South Carolina Firemen Hold Annual Convention in Florence

Florence hosts three day annual convention and tournament of the South Carolina Firemen's association. Delegations from major cities participate in prize races and contests. Business sessions feature addresses by Chief James McFall of Roanoke Virginia A M Schoen of Atlanta and Chief Louis Behreus of Charleston and others.

Florence South Carolina Firemen's Association James McFall Roanoke A. M. Schoen Atlanta Louis Behre Us Charleston

Grace Patton in Wichita Faces Murder Trial

Grace E. K. Patton was arraigned in Wichita on a murder charge in the December 10, 1912 shooting death of her husband J. A. Patton, a prominent local grocer. The case has attracted much attention in the city.

Wichita Kas Grace EK. Patton J. A. Patton

Sidewalk Caving Over Subway Kills One Worker

In New York on June 23 a large section of the sidewalk above the Brooklyn subway caved in, burying twenty workmen. One man was killed and six injured, marking one of the city’s largest cave incidents in history.

New York Brooklyn

Mrs Westinghouse Dead in Lennox Mares June 23

Mrs George Westinghouse widow of the late inventor died here today of paralysis in Lennox Mares with local officials confirming the death.

Lennox Mares George Westinghouse

Credit Men In Session In Rochester Convention Opens

The nineteenth annual National Association of Credit Men convention opens in Rochester New York featuring nearly a thousand delegates and wives. Leading manufacturers and wholesale houses from major cities attend to discuss elevating business standards foreign credits fraud prosecution and self inspection to reduce fire waste. Congressman Carter Hass will speak on The Federal Banking and Currency Law and Charles R Van Hise UW will discuss The Nation's Business.

Rochester N. Y National Association of Credit Men Carter Hass Wil Charles R. van Hise University of Wisconsin

Prince of Wales Celebrates Twentieth Birthday in London

The Prince of Wales, born June 28, 1894, turned twenty in London with bells rung at St George's Chapel and Windsor Parish Church. Gifts and greetings flowed from royal relatives and friends as he begins naval training, holds titles, and may embark on a world cruise after laying a cornerstone for a church on his London estate.

London Prince of Wales St. George’s Chapel Windsor Parish Long Walk Windsor Great Park White Lodge Richmond Park Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David England Scotland Ireland Wales Royal Navy Osborne College Dartmouth College King George Prince Edward Cornwall Duke of Rothesay Earl of

Ohio Christian Endeavors Convention Opens in Steubenville

Delegates from about 2 500 local societies of the Christian Endeavor union in Ohio gather in Steubenville for the twenty ninth annual state convention. The event will discuss church and missionary work with addresses by Dr J Campbell White Bishop William M Bell and Dr Ira Landrith among other noted religious workers.

Steubenville Christian Endeavor Union Ohio J. Campbell White New York William M. Bell Los Angeles Ira Landrith Nashville

Job work ring up forty eight in neat tally

A brief note records a precise total of forty eight for job work charges. The entry emphasizes accuracy in the final ring up and underscores careful accounting by the clerk.

Roosevelt to Speak as Progressive Leaders Rally in Pennsylvania

In addition to Colonel Roosevelt, Progressive party leaders expected to speak for Washington party nominees in Pennsylvania include ex Senator Albert Beveridge, Senator Moses Clapp, ex Governor Pardee, Victor Murdock, Judge Ben Lindsey, and Prof Merriam. Kentucky to wait for the expansion act, delaying a Senate vacancy until June 16 when the enabling act takes effect. governor cannot appoint Bradley’s successor before.

Roosevelt Progressive Party Washington Party Pennsylvania Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Moses E. Clapp Minnesota George C. Pardee California Victor Murdock Kansas Ben B. Lindsey Denver Charles FE. Merriam University of Chicago Kentucky United States Senate Bradley

Firemen Meet Opens in Saginaw With Hose Races

The Michigan State Firemen's association opened its annual meeting in Saginaw on June 23 and will run for three days. Firemen from across the state, many with bands, contest in hose races ladder events and other displays of firefighting skill.

Saginaw Mich Michigan State Firemen’s Association

American Medical Association Opens In Atlantic City

The sixty fifth annual meeting of the American Medical Association opened in Atlantic City New Jersey with thousands of physicians and surgeons from the United States and Canada in attendance. Dr Enoch Hollings head received welcome from Dr John A Witherspoon presiding. Victor C Vaughn was introduced as president elect and delivered the inaugural address. Sectional meetings on various medical and surgical departments followed the general session.

Atlantic City N. J American Medical Association United States Canada Enoch Hollingshead Medical Society of New Jersey John A. Witherspoon Nashville Association Committee On Victor C. Vaughn An Arbor Mich

Buffalo battle for International league flag hinted

Manager Hill Clymer drives the Buffalo squad in a tight chase for the International league pennant. Former Columbus A. A. boss Bill, who once carried pennant goods, may aim to repeat his success with Buffalo.

Hill Clymer Buffalo Bill Columbus A. A

Quebec Welcomes New Cardinal Bevin Home

The Catholic clergy and laity across Quebec joined in demonstrations to honor Cardinal Bevin after his return from Rome where he joined the Sacred College. He was welcomed at Levis by a delegation and later by a reception in Quebec City. A banquet was planned for the next evening and a public City Hall reception was set for the following night.

Quebec Cardinal Bevin Rome Sacred College of Cardinals Levis

State of Texas v Esquivel theft verdict two years

In district court this morning the case State of Texas v Guadalupe Esquivel was tried before a jury for theft from the person by legerdemain. The jury returned a verdict of two years in the state penitentiary. Counsel for the defendant had asked for a suspended sentence, but the jury did not recommend one.

State of Texas Guadalupe Esquivel

Ninth Infantry Held Height Maneuvers Under Captain Hiatt

The Third battalion of the Ninth Infantry commanded by Captain Hiatt conducted a morning training on the Heights. The unit carried out a meeting engagement drill then dispersed and concentrated before resuming routine at the Ninth Infantry Camp.

Ninth Infantry Hiatt

Wanamaker Defends Labor Unions and Public Ownership

John Wanamaker testified before the U S commission on industrial relations in Philadelphia on June 23. He condemned denying labor organizations and blamed past unions for poor leadership while praising current leaders. He called for government ownership of railroads and public utilities and endorsed an eight hour day or less. He warned Rockefeller erred by backing troop use in Colorado and forecast a hopeful future for workers.

Associated Press Philadelphia John Wanamaker United States Commission On Industrial Relations Wanamaker Rockefeller Wilson Colorado

Three Accidental Deaths in Gonzalez Texas

Gonzalez Texas June 23 There were three accidental deaths here yesterday Earl Dyckes was shot while fishing Joe Perez a Mexican committed suicide by hanging from a tree and an unknown Mexican's body was found in the river

Gonzalez Texas Earl Dyckes Joe Perez

Newton Wilson Dead In St. Louis City Visit

Beaumont Texas June 23 Newton S Wilson aged 54 president of the Producers Oil Company and the Industrial Lumber Company died in St Louis today He was one of the wealthiest men in the South wealth in western industry and oil circles.

Beaumont Tex Newton Kk. Wilson Producers Oil Company Industrial Lumber Company St. Louis

Mistaken for assassin claims G A R veteran dies

Shamokin Pennsylvania June 23 Capt J W Haas a G A R veteran who was mistaken for Lincoln s assassin and nearly lynched soon after Lincoln s death died here today The incident ties to the era s tense postwar violence and mob justice events surrounding Lincoln s assassination remain part of Haas s legacy.

Shamokin J. W. Haas Lincoln

Midnight Ball Is Chief Attraction At Fairbanks Festival

Big crowds in Fairbanks Alaska gathered for the Midnight Sun Festival last night to watch a midnight baseball game lasting fifty seconds. An earthquake followed with a thunderlike rumble, adding a dramatic finale to the event.

Fairbanks Alaska

Connecticut Prohibition party opens state convention

Delegates from across Connecticut gathered in New Britain for the Prohibition party State convention. Tomorrow the group will adopt a platform and nominate candidates for United States senator and all State officers to be on the November ballot.

New Britain Conn Connecticut Prohibition Party United States

Eagles Flock To Helena In State Convention

Helena Mont June 23 hundreds of Fraternal Order of Eagles members arrive from across Montana for the annual State convention. Governor W Stewart a past president oversees events including four day program with street parade night pageant banquet band concerts receptions and a grand ball.

Arthur Cooke name riddle from Lippincott's

A teacher questions a pupil about his names. The boy explains he was born Cooke but called Arthur for three months, clarifying his last name as Cooke. The exchange humorously highlights confusion over given and family names.

Athur Arthur Cooke Lippincott

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