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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1914
Page
5
The Webb County Teachers Institute met at the Central School under county superintendent Prof. B. Richadeon. About forty teachers attended the morning session as organization and enrollment were completed and several pedagogy topics discussed. An afternoon session followed with the institute to conclude Friday afternoon.
Eduardo Cruz proprietor of the Two Republics dry goods emporium returned home yesterday from New York and other Eastern markets where he had been for five weeks purchasing fall and winter stock. He secured a large stock which will begin to arrive shortly for his establishment.
A big herd of 518 Mexican cattle moved from Nuevo Laredo to this city via the international foot bridge yesterday afternoon. They were purchased in Mexico by Katt & Coleman to stock a range of local cattlemen. The cattle came from Monterey country where they were contracted earlier. The crossing created an interesting scene as they crossed.
This ad notes Chamberlain's Liniment eases aches and pains of muscles and is especially helpful for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and a sore back. It claims many sufferers have used it with good results and notes it is sold by all dealers.
A compilation of historical notes recounts Deerfield burned by Ure Indians in 857, NC vote against hereditary nobility in 1702, Burr acquittal in 1807, French Prussian clashes near Sedan in 1870s, Serbs defeated by Turks at Androwatz, Roberts defeats Ayub Khan, Orientalists meeting in London, Abdul Hamid jubilee in Constantinople, and the Hedjaz railway opening to Medina.
Mrs M J Gallagher of Geneva New York suffered persistent indigestion and constipation for over a year. After tried remedies without relief she bought Chamberlains Tablets from a local druggist. Two bottles restored her appetite and comfort she reports immediate improvement and now eats heartily with no ill effects. Sold by all dealers.
Springfield voters cast ballots for state, congressional, and legislative nominations amid a crowded Democratic contest for U S senator to replace Sherman. Roger C Sullivan leads the field, facing Lawrence B Stringer, Harry Woods, Barratt O Hara, and James Traynor with key Chicago and state endorsements shaping the race.
Mme Olga Petrova plans an early season tour featuring Panthea with a holiday engagement in New York set to stage a new play. The article notes her appearances and confirms a fresh production planned for the city during the festive period.
The Times carries the United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans. Tonight and Wednesday are expected to be partly cloudy.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 6 p m show a max of 104 degrees and a min of 75. Winds from the southwest. Conditions were clear throughout with a general dry spell.
Dizzy bilious and constipated readers urged to try Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach liver tonic. First dose promised to cure low spirits and bowel waste with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
A long list of visitors and locals arriving or staying at hotels and homes. Among them are Mrs D D Davis of Dolores at the Hamilton. Lee B Miller of San Antonio at the Ross. W Derby of Monterey registered at the Bender. Bishop P J Nussbaum departing for Corpus Christi. A Watty and Mrs Watty of New York visiting J C Gravis and planning to Monterey. numerous others named with their origins and lodging spots in this reflection of social arrivals.
Oscar Staben transfers lot 1 in the Staben replat of block 60 EB DPD to Demetrio Morales for 100 dollars and lot 2 in the same block to Celestino Trevino for 85 dollars. J Maxey Pace deeds lots 6 and 6 in Pace replat of block 992 to Silvestre B Garza for 200 dollars.
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as applying directly to the painful part for rheumatic and joint pains and promises relief from various aches. It cites a California user, Mr. Chas. H. Wentworth, who says it cured his rheumatism and recommends it to friends. The text guarantees 2bc at druggists.
The Canadian Forestry Association opens in Halifax with delegates from Maritime provinces Ontario Quebec and Western Canada plus the United States. William Power M P of Quebec chairs the opening as sessions focus on forest conservation and the lumber and pulp industries.
A reader argues that the letter fe is the most unfortunate due to money and danger, while the letter a is blessed being never in war and always in peace. The note contends a begins existence, ease, and heaven, enabling meat life and editors, devils, and news.
Hodges and Son offer fifty tons of cotton seed meal at 21 dollars per ton delivered. Guaranteed and ammonia content specified.
Associated Press report from London notes about three million troops clashing on the French border. Germans seek a repeat of 44 years past while the French aim to avenge Sedan. Heaviest actions stretch from Peronne to Verdun with Mezieres under attack and limited French gains in the Vosges and Lorraine.
London reports the Sedoff Arctic expedition survivors have arrived in Archangel on September 1 1912. Sedoff perished attempting the pole dash and had proposed using polar bears to draw sleds.
The excursion steamer City of Chicago fought a blaze at dawn and reached the harbor breakwater with passengers aboard before the vessel sank.
Ishpeming Mich Sept 1 The fiftieth anniversary celebration and annual convention of the Michigan grand lodge Knights of Pythias plus the Upper Peninsula Pythian League reunion began in this city and will run through the week The Pythian Sisters are also meeting with a reception for delegates this afternoon the grand lodge sessions start tomorrow morning
Washington dispatch reports Gen Ramsay D Potts long served in the artillery, most recently commanding the 7th Brigade at Vancouver Barracks. Placed on the retired list at age limit, Potts, a DC native, entered service in 1867 and was promoted to brigadier general in 1908 after a brief Inspector General posting.
Ottawa Sept 1 new regulations under the Dairy Industry Act require whey butter to be labeled whey butter and dairy butter to be labeled dairy butter when packed. Cheeses from skim milk must bear skim milk cheese on the side. No use of Canadian branding without actual Canadian origin and no false place of manufacture information.
Burdette Mineral Wells advertises a tonic for constipation stomach issues kidney and liver complaints rheumatism malarial troubles Brights disease and general female health. It promotes sleep aiding effects and nervous relief with water shipped nationwide in carbonated or plain form. For details contact Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas. 6-27-tf.
London dispatches say the Anglo French army gave ground but held, with Croiselles battle ongoing and French claims of success. Paris notes enemy supply lines broken, soldiers subsisting on horseflesh while British transports perform well. Austrian line ruptured by capture south of Lemburg and railway center.
London reports an ongoing major engagement in Northern France with tight secrecy, centering near La Fere 75 miles from Paris. The fate of France may hinge on the outcome as observers mark the Sedan anniversary and note no German presence in Lille Roubaix or Tourcoing.
Itome Italy Sept 1. Bucharest dispatches report Turkey is mobilizing about 200000 troops with prominent German officers guiding the effort.
Washington Sept 1 The Turkish ambassador expresses doubt that Turkey will sue with Germany He provides cautious remarks on diplomatic steps and potential avenues for negotiation amid tensions between the two nations.
An unconfirmed report states Mexico City advised Washington that Carranza’s government has issued a decree confiscating all railroad property in Mexico and to be operated by the government going forward.
A letter received in Laredo yesterday by Mr. John Dowling announced the death in Houston on August 25 of his sister in law Mrs. Elizabeth Williams a former resident of Laredo where she lived with her family for years. Deceased was formerly Miss Fitzgerald of this city. Surviving her are two sisters a mother one brother and two sons. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
Pensacola Florida September 1 the American National Bank closed its doors following a deposit run. The bank reported deposits totaling 1 700 000.
James R. Ferguson declined the invitation to address the Texas legislature due to the need to dispose of warehouse bills. The report, datelined Austin, Texas, is from Associated Press on September 1.
Rome on September 1 reports the conclave hall where cardinals gathered to elect a pope stayed closed today, signaling that no election occurred last night.
Macon Ga September 1 The Democratic State convention of Georgia began work to select a candidate to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Bacon. Hoke Smith was renominated for the long term, but no short term contender secured a majority. The vote may come from Governor John M Slaton Congressman Thomas W Hardwick and Thomas S Felder who led in the primary.
A report notes that the army was mobilized three weeks ago. Details about the unit or location are not provided in the fragment.
Sept 11 report states reservists not previously called have been summoned to the colors in Paris.
A dispatch from Riome Italy dated Sept 1 says Russians killed 20 000 Austrians in Galicia Berlin fears the Russian advance and many flee to avoid retaliation for Louvain burning as the war intensifies.
London reports an imperial decree changing the city name from St Petersburg to Petrograd after two centuries to escape Teutonic contraction. The names carry the same meaning, and the alteration aims to signal a distinct national identity.
New York report notes censorship tightening at noon and many France and Belgium despatches held by the government. If accurate, operations in Belgium could indicate a British rear attack against German forces reported to have landed at Ostend.
Washington reports the German official statement says three Russian corps were annihilated at Allenstein with 70,000 prisoners taken including two commanding generals. The British embassy says Turkey was near declaring war.
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