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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1914

Page

5

Little Interest In Webb County Election despite Democratic slate

Webb County voters show minimal opposition as Democratic nominees sweep county and district posts. Officials listed include Geo H Page county judge and J A Rodriguez county clerk, with many district posts unopposed. Polls opened on schedule but turnout remained light early. a late swell in votes noted as the day progressed.

Webb County Geo. Hi. Page C.A. McLane K. Ee, Ochoa J. AL Rodriguez Heonio Salinas Hy Ligarde J. Leyendecker A. M. Bruni Treaster J.M. Shughter Justice of the Peace Juan V. Benavides Marcial Zabila Valentin Puig Barthelow DO Davis John Currier Jehor Parr Asher Ro Smith Atterney 49Th John A Walls

Tuberculosis Treatment Claims From Medical Society Report

Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio cites lines on mineral salts needed in foods and supplements to prevent tuberculosis and other diseases. The article notes Bekiran’s Alterative as a remedy aiding pulmonay tuberculosis and chronic throat conditions with claims of safety and effectiveness.

Pesar Counts Louis- Ville Bekiran

Pasture Hunting Prohibited With Strict Prosecution Warning

Notice declares no hunting allowed in pastures across BEOWARDS with emphasis on vigorous prosecution and enforcement. Text specifies 1-31-Im and specifies Adv terms indicating prohibition and potential legal action. Additional readable elements stress enforcement by authorities and insistence on compliance.

Dixie Theatre Presents Futility of Revenge and The Padrone's Ward

The Dixie Theatre at Jarvis Plaza screens two reels tonight. Futility of Revenge offers an unusual original story with fresh visuals. The Padrone's Ward presents a tale of the Italian Blackhand and its methods, promised as thrilling and exciting.

Notice to Hunters and Public About No Trespassing Pastures

A fragmented notice warns hunters and the public that cattle pastures are posted and hunting is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Names and signatures on the notices include IGANCIO BENAYV, CHUSTN, HARDEE Wy JERE TRS, and IRA C. JENNINGS with various dates and locations referenced.

Neal Hly Cannel Db Pavis Hardee Ira C. Jennings Alfred Npa Tiews

Guests at the Ross and Hamilton hotels listed local visitors

A long list notes many residents and visitors in San Antonio and nearby cities. Names include Lewin, Braswell, Green, Ashbury, Wilkinson, Barnes, Parker, Callahan, Leavey, Delgado, Portillo, Borden, and others from Dallas, New Orleans, Tampico, Monterrey, and Crystal Springs among places.

Mira Ayaw. Wilkman Tampico J. H. Davidson New Orleans G. DP Bebose Pho Dunes San Antonios Parker Dashie B.S. Callahan Leavey San Antonio Ross John Taley Monterey Braswell Louisville Prigie Manauton Dallas Malzado San Juan Davis San Jose Geo Jolnicon San Johnson San Jin Sain Lewin Mise Boston W. B. Walker Cab Coo Wasp UL Wilkinson Wie Tampones OM Green Winther W. B Gaylord Waco J. J. Mayfield Laredo J. B Ownby Woodward Chas. Hikel Sanntonio Ashbury College Station A.D. Cocke Crystal Springs A. du Bois Tom Hetheridge San

Michigan murder trial opens with confession ties

In Marquette Michigan on November 3, John Huhta prepares for trial for the December 7 killings of Arthur and Harry Jones and William Daily in Painesville. Huhta’s confession implicates three others, all minors, with defense planned by the Western Federation of Miners.

Marquette Mich John Huhta Arthur Harry Jones William Daily Paines Ville Huhta Western Federation of Miners Ainesville

No Hunting Prohibited on Espejo Land Irrigation Property

Notice to all persons that hunting or trespassing is forbidden on the Espejo Land & Irrigation property. The area includes imperial apertures and is under the Pu17 th Advy authority.

Espejo Land & Irrigation Co

Gentry Bros Show Alters Laredo Concert Schedule

The Gentry Bros dog and pony Show will be in Laredo on Thursday while the Ninth Infantry Band led by Martin Plaga performs tomorrow evening instead of Thursday. Plowman has arranged a new program of selections for tomorrow night.

Laredo Ah Martin Plaga Ninth Infantry Band Plowman

Light Texas Vote With Doubt Over Constitutional Amendments

AP reports a very light Texas turnout on Election Day with widespread doubt about whether constitutional amendments will pass. Early returns show no upset to the Democrats retaining control of Congress.

Texas Austin Washington

British and Russian War Actions Escalate Over Turkey

By Associated Press London report November 8, Britain and Russia opened hostilities against Turkey as Turkish apologies for Black Sea bombardments failed. Akabah, a Turkish fort, was captured by a British cruiser. Lord Witz... conferred with President Poineaire in Dunkirk Sunday night.

Associated Prega London Black Sea England Russia Turkey Akabah Lord Witchener Dunkirk Poineaire

Russia Rules Out Talks With Turkey On Black Sea Fight

Moscow signals no negotiations with Turkey after the Taikland vizier’s apology for Black Sea fighting. The czar orders the Caucasian army to advance against the Turks, while Constantinople announces Turkey will not wage a holy war in Libya.

London Reuter Petro Brad Cespatsh Suzonoft Taikland Vizier Black Sea Turkey Reuter ‘Itilis Libya Italy Tripoli

Negro Lynched After Assault in Hernando Incident

A negro man, Tom Burns, was taken from the sheriff at Hernando Mississippi and lynched today after an assault on a white man. The event occurred in the afternoon and drew attention from local authorities.

Memphis Tenn Tom Burns Hernando Miss Loneheed

Dangerous coast and boatman’s tale at a New England resort

A Boston Post piece recalls a visitor asking an old fisherman at a Vermont winter resort if visitors are ever lost offshore. The fisherman replies that the coast is dangerous and bodies wash ashore after a tide or two, noting visitors are seldom lost.

Vt de Siddy

Try This For Your Cough Dr King's New Discovery

Thousands suffer coughs from inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Dr King's New Discovery soothes inflamed mucous lining, reduces phlegm, and relieves congestion. Get a bottle today. testimonials claim fast relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Dr. King Dr Wing TR. Watts Playdale Texas

No Tinting Prohibited in Pesendito Pasture

Warning notice from WIRSCH dated 10-14-2m warns no tinting allowed in Pesendito pasture and no permit will be granted. Violators face prosecution for trespass with full legal penalties enforced by TP.

Wirsch

Through train to Mexico City from 1. & G. N. station

A fast through train to Mexico City departs the 1. & G. N. station at 1 16 p m and arrives from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time The Saltillo local departs at 7 25 a m from the 1. & G. N. station and arrives from Saltillo at 3 64 p m Standard time

Mexico City Saltillo

Train Times To Corpus Christi Schedule Noted

Leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 26 a m. Arrives from Corpus Christi at 4 pm Standard time.

Corpus Christ A. m Corpus Christi

Cotton Prices Climb as NY Spot Market Reports Rise

Associated Press report from Dallas on November 2 notes spot mid ling cotton sold today with hefty sales totaling 10,316 bales. The piece records rising prices and strong demand in the cotton market.

Dallas Texas

Schwab Narrow Escape Aboard Olympic Liner

London reports billionaire Charles M. Schwab aboard the liner Olympic narrowly escaping mines off Ireland’s north coast. He was the sole passenger allowed to land from the vessel at Belfast harbor today.

London Navy Charles M. Schwab Olympic Belfast Ireland Mr. Schwab

Acquittal in Mingis Central R murder case cited as self defence

Carl Persons, accused of murder in the Mingis Central R strike case, has been acquitted after a jury accepted his self defence plea. He receives praise for his manly stand as labor unrest and union loyalty are discussed against a backdrop of national labor events and wage issues.

Carl Persons Mingis Central

Harvard Crimson Flag Questioned by State Supreme Court

Boston November 3 The Massachusetts Supreme Court upholds lower courts in ruling the Harvard crimson flag aberred as a red flag under a state ban on carrying the flag in public. Justice Ruge notes red symbolizes revolt and danger to public welfare, risking conflicts with authorities.

Boston State Supreme Court of Massachusetts Harvard Webster's Dictionary Bay State Ruge Harvard Crimson Justice Ruge

Train Schedule Between Laredo and Minera

Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m and reaches Minera at 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m and arrives back in Laredo at 3 30 p m

Laredo Minera

Watch The Times Everyday for Opportunities

Monthly subscription at 66 cents offers daily access to the newspaper. Readers gain continuous updates, features, and market briefs. The offer emphasizes consistency and value for regular readers seeking routine news coverage.

Meat and accurate job work ring up 48

The text reads like a fragmented OCR entry noting a figure of 48 tied to meat and job work. Specific details such as entities, places, or events are not clearly present in the readable portion.

British cruiser Minerve shells Akabah in Arabia

The Minerve shelled and occupied Akabah on a Red Sea arm near Suez. Many forts fell with several native defenders killed while British casualties were reported as none. The ship captured a European believed to be a German officer and destroyed the forts.

London Minerve Bias Fea Akabah Arabia Red Sea Suez

Turkish troop presence near Egyptian border reported

Turkish forces are said to be near Egypt at the Meypt border but have not crossed or provoked. Public calm prevails in Meypt as residents remain unaware of any Turkish actions or tensions.

Cairo Meypt

British cruisers sink Greek torpedo boat in error

Berlin reports British cruisers sank a Greek torpedo boat, reportedly mistaking it for a Turkish vessel amid ongoing naval actions. The incident underscores wartime misidentification risks as Allied forces clash in the region.

German Submarine Safe

Berlin reports a German submarine had a safe return from mission with crew unhurt as Allied forces tighten blockade and monitor Atlantic shipping lanes.

Berlin

Carrranza Rejects Aguascalientes Provisional President Choice

Gen. Carranza declares he will not abide by the Aguascalientes convention action naming a provisional president. The message was received in Maso Texas on November 2, noting his refusal to accept the designation and naming of Gutierrez as the interim head.

Maso Texas Carranga Aguascalientes

Pells Pine Tar Honey Promoted For Cough Relief

An old ad urges treating coughs with Pells Pine Tar Honey for adults and children. It claims the syrup soothes irritated air passages loosens mucus and strengthens vitality while promising guaranteed relief for 25 cents at the druggist.

Pells

Panama Marks Seventh Anniversary of Independence Holiday

In Colon Panama the seventh anniversary of Panama’s independence was celebrated as a national holiday. President Porras and ministers delivered speeches while the American base at Colon sent good wishes. Messages came from many older nations to the littlest republic.

Colon Panama Nova Republic of Panama Porras Oos Base Adear William J. Price Washington

Episcopal Convention Opens in New Haven Woolsey Hall

New Haven Conn Nov 2 prominent churchmen and laymen gather for the second annual Church Congress of the Protestant Episcopal Church Speakers include Rev Eliot White of Ellis Island Father Sir of Kent School and Rev Dr Nicholas of Holy Trinity Church New York Sessions begin tomorrow morning in Woolsey Hall

New Hlaven Conn Protestant Episcopal Church Eliot White Ellis Island Father Sir Kent School Nicholas Holy Trinity Church New York Woolsey Hall

Farmers Told to Cut Cotton Acreage in Terrell Section

A hostile notice from an unidentified signer demands Terrell area farmers reduce cotton acreage to two thirds under threat of arson. The Associated Press report notes the warning was sent to Editor Kaufman of the Herald.

Terrell Texas Kaufman The Herald White Capes

Federal troops ordered to Hartford Valley coal district

Federal troops were ordered to move to the Hartford Valley Ark coal strike district as of today. The action comes amid ongoing labor tensions and unrest within the coal producing region. Local officials expected escalation and urged calm while the troops prepared to assist in maintaining order.

Washington Hartford Valley Ark

Austrian Needs Cotton in Short Supply

Austrian textile manufacturers face only a few weeks of cotton on hand and are seeking additional imports from the United States to avert a production shortfall.

Venice United States

Hermes Sunk by Marine Vessel Returns to Port

A marine unit that sank the British cruiser Hermes on Saturday has safely returned to port. The report notes no further details on the engagement or casualties.

Marine Hermes

The U9 Submarine Disabled in Net Entanglement

The Hague reports the famous German submarine U9 was disabled after becoming entangled in fishing nets. Local observers note the incident occurred on an early November date, with officials assessing the submarine's condition and potential salvage.

the Hague

French Planes Shot Down Near Aix la Chapelle

An Anussen despatch reports a French aeroplane bearing the German flag shot down near Aix la Chapelle in Germany yesterday.

Berlin Anussen Aix-la Chapelle Germany Yeaterday

German Crown Prince Wounded, Sent to Strasbourg

Istanbul dispatches say rumors spread in Geneva that the German crown prince was seriously wounded and evacuated to Strasbourg for treatment after reported combat injuries. The claim remains unconfirmed by official sources.

Geneva Switzerland Strassburg

Allies advance along Yser and Aisne Meuse fronts

Paris reports that the Cer mains abandoned the left bank of the Yser below Dixmude and that Allied forces occupied the area without difficulty. North of Lys, Allied wings faced strong resistance. Germans failed to recapture suburbs. French advances occurred at several points in the Aisne and Meuse regions.

Paris Yser Dixmude Lys Aisne Meuse

Poincare Visits Albert on Belgian Battlefield

On the Belgian front at Furnes President Poincare visited King Albert under fire as both leaders came to the battlefield, confirming joint wartime resolve and concern for troops amid ongoing fighting.

Paris Poincare King Albert Furnes

Georgia State Fair Opens Tomorrow in Macon

The Georgia State Fair will begin its eleven day run in Macon on November 2. Organizers have gathered attractions and prepared a notable exhibit for visitors.

Macon

Delinquent Tax Sales Proceed Near City Auction

Of the delinquent taxpayers whose property was advertised for sale to pay city taxes all except four paid before the sale date. Three parcels were bought by F. M. Ramsay and one sale was postponed at the owner's request until November 24.

Ptay F. M. Ramsay

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the Times Watch the Times 6.C

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