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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1914

Page

12

Mexico's Villa Carranza clash dominates silent news

The piece analyzes Villa's push to retire after accepting Carranza's ultimatum and the duel over Mexico's leadership. It notes Villa's patriotism relative to Carranza, troop movements near Aguascalientes, and the U S stance on Vera Cruz, with broader economic shifts and war weariness shaping policy.

Villa Mexico Rranza Eulalio Gutierrez United States Vera Cruz Washington Candido Aguilar Aguascalientes Carranza Convention City Axguascalien

Trade prospects rise as exports grow despite cotton drop

The article notes a hopeful shift in foreign trade with exports expanding while the past week shows a 50 percent drop from the prior year. The New York custom house data for the month shows a $12 million rise over 1913. Cotton shipments fall hardest, yet European demand for American cotton grows. Austria seeks cotton, and English mills may shut without continued supply.

Thomas A. Edison United States New York Federal Reserve Banks Europe Austria

Birth of Andrew D White Founder of Cornell University

Andrew Dickson White born November 1832 in Hamers, now lives in Ithaca. He studied at Yale and in Europe, taught at Michigan, Pennsylvania, Stanford and Tulane, served as New York state senator, first Cornell president 1867 1885, donated 300000 dollars and 40000 volumes to its library, later founded its history and political science school, served as U S representative in Santo Domingo, then in Paris and Germany. Recognized with many degrees and world society memberships. writings cover European history and humanitarian topics.

Andrew Dickson White Cornell University Bor Hamer NoVac Nov Ithaca Yale Europe University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Tulane University New York Cornell Santo Domingo U. S Paris Germany America

Notice to Tax Payers Opens Tax Office for 1914

The county tax collector announces in the courthouse office hours from 9 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. for collection of State and County taxes for 1914. Adjustments noted.

Court House

Milmo National Bank Report From Laredo Texas 1914

Milmo National Bank file shows assets totaling 1 814 439 52 with loans 742 325 56 and cash items 188 670 00. Liabilities include capital 150 000 00, deposits 1 000 967 51 and time certificates 323 388 28. Notary confirms the sworn statement by Cashier G P Farias with directors M T Cogley A M Bruni T A Austin.

American League Meets In Secret To Discuss Minors Rift

The American League presidents opened their annual meeting behind closed doors with major talk on league minors. President Johnson guards plans as factions threaten disruption after a poor summer. Omaha hosts the minors meeting next week and Johnson may seek to ease tensions.

Hience Johnson Omaha

Accidental Rifle Discharge Kills Woman at Fort McIntosh

A United States soldier on guard duty accidentally discharged a rifle at a bagnio on Santa Isabel Avenue near Lincoln Street. The bullet killed Fannie Nixon, 23, a local resident, in the adjoining room. Private Kitcherson was arrested. an inquest returned an accidental discharge verdict.

United States Santa Isabel Avenue Lincoln Street Times Marshall Brennan Kitcherson Fannie Nixon Nixon Fort McIntosh

Times Daily Brief: Local Fod Saportunities

The readable fragment mentions daily opportunities in local areas and hints at monthly timing. Specific names, places, or events are not clearly legible.

Mexicans Held On Recruiting Charge For Villa Expedition

Four Mexican men arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Allen Walker and military officers face federal charges for recruiting on U S soil to join a military expedition against a friendly country. They waived examination before Commissioner Foster and were bound over to the federal grand jury in $500 bail each, remanded to jail due to bail, and await next week’s grand jury action in federal court. They are suspected of aiding General Villa.

United States Villa Mexico Nuevo Jaredo Nuevo la Nuevo Laredo Allen Walker Foster Federal Grand Jury Fedeo Court Crnd Venta

Social Problems Discussed by Teachers at Elgin Convention

Two thousand teachers gathered in Elgin at the Northern Illinois Teachers Association convention. The program centered on Social and Recreational Training with Professor Edward A. Steiner of Grinnell College lecturing on The Challenge of the American Spirit. Mrs. Lucy Owen of Chicago planned a talk on The Woman's Vote in Relation to Child Welfare.

Elgin Ilinois

City Tax Office Open for 1934 Collections

Notice to taxpayers that the City Hall office is open to collect 1934 real and personal taxes. Call to settle early, with hours 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. City Tax Collector Cora Greeee CORA. (Adv.)

Cora

Timelines and Music notes from early 1900s club program

An items list from a Woman's Club meeting includes music department plans on November 7 1909 with roll call responses and performances by Henry Hudson The Half Moon reference. It also lists historical milestones from 1789 to 1911 including discoveries voyages battles and Nobel prize awards.

Woman's Club

Publication Citation in Webb County Four Week Notice

Webb County court summons the unknown owners of undivided land in suit No. 3683. T A Coleman sues many named defendants for partition of parcel No. 14, seeks equity and possession. citation requires weekly newspaper publication before the November 16, 1914, term in Laredo, Texas.

Webb Judicial District District Court of Webb Co Texas Rmum T. A Coleman John Rosetti Cesareo Benavides Servando Benavides Alex Trimble Catarina Gonzalez Guadalupe Gonzalez Catarina Gonzalez Garcia Elena Gonzalez Garcia Dario Gonzalez, Jr David Gonzalez Adela Gonzalez Marta Gonzalez Jose Antonio Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Frank Catpillo R. V. Martin Laredo A. D

Federal Court Sessions Set For Laredo Next Week

The United States District Court Southern District of Texas Webb County will convene Monday morning in the federal building with Judge Waller T. Burns presiding. Court officers will arrive in Laredo tomorrow and the session is expected to run most of the week.

United States District Court, Southern District of Texas Webb County Federal Waller T. Burns Laredo

A Spectacular Ride

A needle-size pin broke in the Dixie Theater motion picture machine. The manager rushed to get a replacement from a local store, buying a spare unit for the Dixie. The repair took 25 minutes and both machines will be ready for quick service tomorrow.

Dixie Theater Dixie

Burdette Mineral Wells Advertisement Notice

Burdette Mineral Wells offers a remedy for constipation stomach and kidney troubles rheumatism and female complaints. It claims to tone the system and aid nervous troubles with a soothing sleep producing effect. Water shipped to all points in the United States carbonated or plate. For details contact Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells Texas 6 27 1f Adv.

United States Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells Lockhart Texas

Meat and Accurate Job Work Ring Up Forty Three

A brief report notes a meat and accurate job work operation tallying forty three units. The item highlights a production or sales figure tied to the facility.

May Contest Zapata Election

Democrats plan to contest the Zapata county election after a Democratic nominee lost in the county race. The challenge centers on a precinct where polls did not open on election day, allegedly denying votes and giving Republicans a margin. Details of the anticipated filing remain unclear.

Zapata

Fine Musical Program For Christchurch Services Tomorrow

The program lists Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni. Performers include A M Hesse Braga Angel's Serenade with Mrs A W Schmitt, violin obligato by Mr Hesse, Traumerie by Schumann, and Mr A M Hesse.

Christchurch Cavalleria Ruattcana Mascagni A. W. Schmitt Hesse Trauemerei Schumann

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Claims

An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for dirtiness constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion. It claims the pills drive out fermenting foods clear the blood and provide health benefits for only 25 cents at druggists.

Dr. King

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