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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1915
Page
7
Local items report spring millinery displays at the Benton and invitations from Miss M Sallee, along with regular ads for gasoline, oysters from Shorty’s, and services from Applewhite Transfer Co. The Fort McIntosh garrison arrival and overland movement to Brownsville are noted, plus promotions for the Club Café remodel and carpentry and seed notices.
A $100 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing cattle from any of I R Ortiz’s pastures. Ad appears to advertise this bounty and claim enforcement action.
The Second Squadron of the Third Cavalry with ambulance No. 7 and Pack Train No. 13, about 825 officers and men, reached Fort Melaintosh at noon on the overland guard from Fort Sam Houston to Brownsville. They relieve the Third Cavalry squadron and will push overland to Port Sam Houston via Laredo after a day of rest.
An old time advertisement urges parents to use Dr King's New Discovery for their child's cough This tonic is advertised as soothing healing and antiseptic to stop a cold and suppress coughs despite severity The ad invites readers to buy from their druggist immediately.
Judge Mullally returned from Pearsall after adjourning term. Ex Sheriff Odem and wife visit for brother Chas Gallagher’s passing. Woodlief Thomas from his ranch heads to San Antonio for cattlemen’s convention. Mr and Mrs May plan San Antonio trip for cattlemen. Oscar Thompson and Hebbronville guests at Hamilton. Leonard Haynes, Hil of Webb, Thom a business trip in San Antonio. Sam Brown returns from Austin. Many named people from Dallas San Antonio Houston and other cities listed as visiting or arriving.
W H Baker opens the New Comet Barber Shop in its new Strand Theatre area in Laredo Texas this morning. The shop features modern fixtures Italian marble pedestals hydraulic chairs and sanitary stations with up to date mirrors and lighting. A formal welcome invites friends and neighbors to visit and inspect the new establishment.
Dorcas Braz zell, once convicted of murder in Dubuque Iowa, expects a new trial or dismissal as the state supreme court hints the first trial erred. If no new incriminating evidence is found, the case may be dismissed and she could be freed.
Ernesto Vidales and Jose Meza Morton become owners and direct operators of the Laredo Iron Works plant. They plan to modernize the machine shop and foundry, install new machinery, and handle any entrusted work. Both bring extensive experience from apprenticeships and work in top shops in the United States and Mexico.
A Times Want Ad promotes Hergine as a treatment for constipation to reestablish regular bowel movements. The note mentions price of 50 cents and availability through all drug stores.
Washington March 8 The claim that John Fitch CT first to build a successful steamboat advances in Congress with Connecticut data and state grants dated 1785 to 1787. The argument cites 1791 Fitch patent and a New York legislative committee finding ten years ago that Fulton’s steamboat resembled Fitch’s invention.
Washington states United States sends a strong warning to Carranza demanding improved conditions in Mexico City. Officials say the note signals a policy shift, stressing patience ending with Obregon's actions, though it stops short of a threat or ultimatum.
New York March 8 Harry Thaw smiles as he enters court for trial on conspiracy to escape Matteawan. Five co defendants are being tried with him.
The Supreme Court ruled the West Virginia two-cent passenger fare unconstitutional as applied to the Norfolk and Western railway because the company cannot make a profit.
In San Antonio Texas delegates have gathered for the Southwestern Cattlemen convention with one thousand attendees already arrived for the upcoming meeting tomorrow.
Dallas March Webb vice president of the Katy railroad testified before the railroad commission that without aid from the Katy of Kansas the Katy of Texas would face receivership.
Washington March 8 President Wilson Jody announced he cannot attend the Va Nama exposition this month due to the foreign situation.
Report from Barcelona says Portugal has dispatched a cruiser to Oporto as a precaution against the revolutionary move that last week proclaimed the republic of Northern Portugal.
Despatches report heavy firing in the North Sea today marking the first combat sounds since the sinking of the Bluecher.
New Haven attorney reports the postponed trial of Edward D. Robbins aimed at testing his immunity claim in New Haven indictments. Robbins, a former director, faces Sherman Law violations related to the New Haven Railroad. He asserts immunity based on his testimony at the investigation.
The trial of Harry K Thaw on conspiracy charges in connection with his escape from Matteawan Asylum will begin in New York City today Justice Page presiding. The proceeding includes arraignment of other group members charged with aiding the escape.
A rare snowstorm hit San Antonio Texas with three inches on the ground and drifts up to six inches as snowfall continued through the afternoon marking the first real snow in twenty years.
A heavy snowfall swept Shiner in Lavaca County Texas today about 50 miles inland from the coast. Authorities note the weather disrupted local travel and may impact early spring activities.
An advertisement claims HERBINE relieves indigestion within minutes and forces fermented matter into the bowels for expulsion. It states the medicine is sold by all druggists and lists a price.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to improve liver function and digestion. It claims relief from dizziness constipation biliousness and indigestion with a price of 75e at the local druggist.
Notice to the public advertising fresh fish and oysters daily at the market corner outside the door. Purchases available by dozen or hundred for oysters and by the pound for fish to take home. no delivery. Signed J. W. Hopkins. 2 9-11.
The Great Western Circuit starts in Cleveland from July 19 to 24 and ends in Phoenix on November 13. About 600 bowling teams will compete in Peoria Illinois, with the event opening next Wednesday.
Thomas Edison found a fire in the building housing his phonograph records in West Orange New Jersey after midnight. He directed firefighters in soaked shirt sleeves until his wife arrived and forced him to wear an overcoat. the building was saved.
Washington March 8 the comptroller of the currency issued the call for the report of the condition of National banks at the close of business March 4.
In Austin the Texas Senate engrossed the compulsory education bill by 17 to 10. An amendment exempts children aged twelve who have completed four grades in school.
Washington March 8 Objections to the War Department plan to raise bridges over the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh were due today for presentation. River interests seek greater clearance for boats. Three of Secretary Garrison’s predecessors declined to order the raises.
Ora Glass of Marshall County is to be tried in Laporte Ind for the murder of his child. His wife testified at arraignment that Glass forced her to witness the strangling by choking the child with a handkerchief and threatened her with death if she spoke. Glass has collapsed in jail.
Portland Ore March 8 prominent ministers and YMCA leaders from Pacific Coast cities met to discuss immigrant work as an influx is expected after the European war. Missionary workers attended in force and spoke on new problems and the present effort among immigrants including economic social educational and civic progress.
I, N. Stuart of West Webster report five years of intermittent relief from stomach and liver disorders using Chamberlain's Tablets. The medicine is mild in action and has given satisfactory results, and I highly value them. For sale by all dealers.
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