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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1913
Page
9
Tomorrow morning at about 7 o clock the garrison at Fort McIntosh will pass through Laredo in full marching order on a practice march to the Heights. Colonel Brewer issued the notice to prevent alarm as cavalry and artillery with equipment, mounts and cassions move through the city and back.
The Laredo Independent School District held a regular meeting appointing Leon Daichere as successor to the late Charles Moser. The board enforced a rule barring teachers from entertainment on school days and elected substitute teachers Julia Leyendecker Maude Mussett Veratan. The new Fourth Ward School was completed and named. Salaries were fixed and opening preparations confirmed for September 15.
Events span 1658 Cromwell death. 1777 British march Philadelphia American retreat Brandywine. 1783 Treaty of Versailles ends war. 1822 Merrimac Manufacturing founded Lowell. 1855 Harney defeats Sioux at Sand Hills. 1863 Burnside occupies Knoxville. 1876 St Hyacinthe fire. 1881 Burnside dies Bristol. 1889 Dakotas proclaimed states. 3000 Reading Iron Company puddlers win pay raise to 5 per ton.
The Laredo Times requests wedding notices picnics social items church bazaars children's parties and club affairs from residents and organizations. Readers may write or phone with news for the afternoon edition during office hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sunday.
Buffalo welcomes hundreds of Spanish War veterans as the national encampment opens. Delegates travel from Alaska Hawaii the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico to discuss mutual issues and a proposed military reserve program for national defense. Women’s auxiliary members arrive for a week of events. Scranton Los Angeles and Cleveland bid for the 1914 encampment.
A Tipton Iowa mother Mrs Sarah E Duncan recalls her son suffering a bad cold last winter and a single bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy stopped the cough and cured the cold completely. For sale by all dealers.
Delphi Ind Sept 3 More than a thousand Red Men from eleven Indiana counties gathered for the Webaeh valley district powwow opening here. Local lodges and citizens prepared entertainment including band concerts and a large parade for visitors.
Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Dartmouth and other eastern colleges contest the annual intercollegiate town tennis championships in singles and doubles at the Merion Cricket Club courts in Haverford. Harvard Princeton and Pennsylvania each need one more win to claim the permanent trophy.
Wi]-Loney, a Black man, was sentenced to hang after losing control when cursed by a white man. He fatally injured the man, and the farmer Newell, angered by the incident, killed the farmer's wife who testified. A possible respite could delay the hanging, with the act planned to occur after tomorrow.
The Laredo city council met September 2 1913 with Mayor Robt McComb and nine aldermen present. A driveway request to Laredo Seminary was referred to the street committee, tax matters and delinquent tax collection were acted on, market improvements referred to the health committee, and two ordinances on tax collection and ad valorem taxes were read and passed. Bills against the city were ordered paid and the meeting adjourned.
Edward Reiser arrives in the city from Reiser. Miss Amar Penn returns from a weeks visit in Tennessee and Kentucky. J J Egan departs for Monterey after a day in town on business. Mrs R J Haskell and baby depart for Cincinnati for a several weeks visit. J G Townsend and wife from Asuas Calientes arrive from Mexico and register. Mrs T G Hay and children leave for San Antonio via Laredo. Jefferson Giles heads to San Antonio then Kerrville mountains for weeks. H Stein master mechanic and family arrive, staying at Hamilton. Don Quintin Villegas returns from Mineral Wells with health benefits noted. Numerous others from Tampico, Chihuahua, Monterey, San Antonio, and Mexico City are listed as arrivals or at the Hamilton.
The First Methodist Church group gathered at Jarvis Plaza Tuesday afternoon to catch the Applewhite bus at 4 10 p m to Mrs Oscar Stabens home where a Woman's Work program featured music by Misses Gonzales and Hernandez of Laredo Seminary. They will soon attend Scarritt Bible and Training School in Kansas City. Delights included cream and cake as attendees praised the host and looked forward to future invitations. The guest list included Mesdames Woodard Lamonan Thompson Burnett Allen Howell Applewhite Threadgill Hale Brady Dally Skinner and Misses Norvall Gonzales Hernandez.
Associated Press reports Republican extremists in Portugal plot to embarrass the deposed King Manuel at his wedding to Princess Augustine Victoria of Hohenzollen. They plan to seize a diadem studded with diamonds and emeralds made as a wedding gift, engraved “Manuel, King of Portugal.”
An early morning Pullman wreck near New Haven triggers state and federal investigations. The coroner and inspectors examine the death list and cause while Washington state commerce officials announce a formal inquiry into the railway company’s safety practices.
New Orleans reports continued cotton price gains with January cotton up two cents a pound or ten dollars a bale over the past ten days.
An Associated Press report from September notes Secretary Daniels' board finds naval output unsatisfactory compared with potential. It cites stalled industrial activities and the need to expand armament production. Boston also warns of delays affecting shipbuilding and readiness.
Newport News Sept 3 Three officers and five men of the battleship Nebraska drowned as the ship’s launches went into a hurricane. An unconfirmed report says the Hi n Mobjack sank with her crew eight and several passengers.
Mrs Dowling of San Francisco reports electric bitters cured her wife's weakness after other treatments failed. Promoted as a remedy for weak kidneys, liver issues, indigestion, and biliousness. Available at Reed Drug Store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Sherbrooke Quebec Sept 3 Davy Thaw loses in his legal battle the writ of habeas corpus freeing him was sustained but it is not yet determined whether he will be deported.
Associated Press reports in Washington that after a tariff conference among leaders March Lever Underwood and the President, they hope to settle the differences on rates between the Senate and House in less than two weeks. Underwood said no principle differences remain but the Senate may have cut too much revenue from the bill.
Montresl Sept 32 Mary notes criminal lawyers from all sections of the United States and Canada attend the fifth annual meeting of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology opening with the American Bar Association convention. Delegates include judges, distinguished lawyers, and criminology experts. The session opens today with papers read and discussed. closing session tomorrow.
Austin Sep 3 Attorney General Looney rules foreign life insurance companies must prove full paid in capital stock before commencing business in Texas. The decision clarifies capital requirements for out of state insurers seeking entry.
A 1941 notice invites readers to bring clean soft rags to The Times office for payment at three cents per pound. The call appears as a household collection appeal with a straightforward transactional offer.
National Railroad of Mexico announces through fast train to Mexico City departing I. and G. N. station at 1 15 p m and arriving from Mexico City at 6 46 a m Standard time The local Saltillo train departs I. and G. N. station at 7 36 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 5 18 p m Standard time.
An 19th century style advert proclaims Dr King s New Discovery cures for coughs throat and lung ailments claiming it saved a man from consumption. It promises refunds if it fails and lists 50c and 1.00 prices with Reed Drug Store guarantee.
New Orleans September 3 After lawsuits and thrilling episodes 2168 boxes of ammunition and 156 cases of rifles were returned to a northern arms factory. The arms were believed to be for Felix Diazs ill starred revolt at Vera Cruz Keen eyed men from the Department of Justice halted the shipment Several Mexicans were arrested and tried but acquitted A hardware firm was implicated in neutrality law breach but no infraction was found Ownership changed but removal attempts failed The last owner an Englishman from Mexico City bought the arms and ammunition for speculative purposes the arms company remained the best purchaser found
Mrs J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia says she suffered five years with stomach trouble and could not eat a biscuit without pain. After taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she is now well weighing 168 pounds able to eat freely and feeling better than in ten years. She offers to vouch for the product locally.
Schedule details for Texas Mexican service to Corpus Christi with 8:00 am departure and 4:45 pm arrival, International & Great Northern fast train to St. Louis 7:55 am to 12:55 pm, G N Night Train times, Rio Grande Eagle Pass services with Laredo Minera departures and Minera Laredo arrivals, daily except Sunday timings, and train Nos. 1 and 2.
Jackson Tenn Sept 2 Western Tennessee counties send their progressive farmers to the annual West Tennessee Farmers Institute. Three days will be devoted to study at the experiment station with a departure from lectures as farmers write their work and show how results were obtained.
Washington September 3 a nose pulling contest between John Kirby former president of the American Association of Manufacturers and Martin Mulhall was threatened before the house lobby committee Mulhall accused Kirby of making faces and vowed to pull his nose if they met outside Chairman Garrett ordered Kirby to change his seat
Sigmaringen Sept 3 The entire principality is ere to witness the wedding of ex King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augustine Victoria daughter of Prince William Hohenzollern Sigmarinen crowds fill the streets for the procession and public features of the celebration The civil marriage was held at Prince William's castle Count Eulenburg officiated The religious ceremony will be attended by European royal representatives Germany requires civil and religious ceremonies.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Jackson Square White Label coffee claiming top quality and rich flavor, dated 9 2 61.
A brief ad stating that saving money means choosing Jackson Square, urging adherence to the economy and rejecting substitutes, dated September 2, 1961. The ad emphasizes cost efficiency and favors Jackson Square as the prudent option.
The selling agent of the Texas Southern Land and Imp Company invites lessees of Laredo city blocks to apply for purchase as leases will not be renewed. Preference given to early applicants to dispose of the properties quickly. Agent A A Bunn P O Box 311 Phone 182. August 30, 1961.
Worcester opens a half time school program this week in grammar and high school levels to aid youths over fourteen who seek education while earning money. Pupils in factories pair up so when one is in school the other covers their work, with the plan applied to both boys and girls.
The funeral for Richard Woodul, son of Mr and Mrs R L Woodul, died at his home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Services and burial by Rev B W Allen of the Methodist church. Large crowd attended with floral tributes forming a mound at the city cemetery. Active pallbearers were J F Gunter, Shiner, J W Mussett Jr, C A Burbank, James Gray and A B Muller.
Washington Sept 3 The committee of the American Bankers Association outlined to the senate banking committee their ideas for the national paper currency under the administration bill. They supported notes issued by a federal reserve board to banks and from banks to the public, placing the federal reserve banks in charge of the entire note issue. They opposed asset currency secured by individual banks due to risks of wildcat banking.
Provisional President Yuan Shi Kai of the Chinese Republic announced at Mukden that he will resign when peace is restored. The report, dated Sept 3 from St. Petersburg, notes the anticipated withdrawal as stabilization follows negotiations and unrest.
Citizens from about fifty of seventy five counties join in “go m1 roads” labor across Arkansas. Governor Hays photographed wearing overalls, flying the flag of public works and working alongside the labor crews.
Dallas Sept. 3 Motorman Jack Stubbiefield who was injured when interurban cars collided on the Dallas Fort Worth line yesterday died there today His action in sticking to emergency brakes saved the lives of probably a dozen passengers in the crash at the time The accident occurred on the Dallas Fort Worth line late yesterday and the motive power and car were damaged beyond repair The accident page reports no other fatalities at this time
A four day session of the International Society Against Unemployment began in Ghent Belgium with delegates from sixteen nations. Topics include offices for unemployment public work jobbers statistics and management as key issues to address.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers opened its annual convention in Boston with delegates from major cities across the United States and Canada. Reports show gains in membership and finances, while a key issue is the possible relocation of headquarters from Springfield with St. Louis as an applicant.
The annual session of the Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South begins in St Charles Mo today and continues into next week. Bishops E B Hoss of Texas and B L Mangzon of Tennessee lead clergy and lay delegates in the proceedings.
An Oriole Pennsylvania resident M. E. Gebhart credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his diarrhoea after one dose and notes it has helped others. The ad claims ordinary diarrhoea is nearly always cured by one or two doses and states the remedy is sold by all dealers.
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