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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1914

Page

7

Death of Robert A Hazelrigg 15 in Mercy Hospital

Robert Ashton Hazelrigg eldest son of Mr and Mrs J B Hazelrigg died at Mercy Hospital at 1 30 this morning after stomach trouble and an operation. A bright student aged 15 his loss saddens the family and community. Funeral from the Hazelrigg home on the Heights at 5 30 this afternoon.

Mercy Hospital Robert Ashton Hazelrigg J. B.hazelrigg Havelrigg Ranch Robert Ashton Trazelrige Hese

Claim He Was With Rebels Hare Aged About 19

Bascom Hare a about 19 year old American youth arrives in Laredo from San Luis Potosi in a deplorable condition claiming he was confined in a Mexican hospital with smallpox after serving with the Mexican rebel army. He says he joined near Matamoros and fought at Monterey before fever and smallpox crippled him. Consul Garrett later took charge, Hare vanished again, and authorities seek him as a possible tramp with a dramatic exile tale.

Bascom Hare Gatesville Texas Laredo Tiet Hospital San Luis Potosi Haro Tees Matamoros Monterey Hare San Luis Garrett

Po-Do-Lax claims to banish pimples and improve health

An old newspaper ad promotes Po-Do-Lax as a pleasant laxative for indigestion and related ailments. It says use will cleanse the liver, purify blood, and prevent pimples, headaches, and bad complexion. Money back if not satisfied. Available from all druggists.

Fishing trip to Medina dam with six travelers

Judee Gee R Page Wi N Young G J Giles Davis McGown and Jno D Davis left Saturday afternoon by automobile for a few days fishing trip at Medina dam. They expected to return home tomorrow or Wednesday.

Judee Gee R. Page Wi N. Young G. J. Giles Davis McGown Jno D. Davis Medina Dam

United Daughters elect delegates to El Paso convention

At a special meeting of Benavides Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Laredo delegates Mrs Hal W Greer and Mrs John A Applewhite were chosen with alternates Mrs E H Buenz and Mrs W H Mims for the state convention in El Paso October 27 to 30. Resolutions on the death of Florence McNeill Reid were adopted expressing sympathy and ordering copies and minutes.

Bens. Vides United Daughters of the Confederacy Laredo el Paso Hal W. Greer John A. Applewhite E. H. Buenz W. H. Mims Florence McNeill Reid Florence McN. Reid Benavides A. 10. C Anna Jones Macgregor Dossie P. Applewhite Cy Chbura

Personal notices from the Ross Hamilton Hamilton area

A crowded social column lists Salvador Madero Monterey Sam Lewin San Antonio M H Rodriguez Bruni and many others staying at the Ross and Hamilton hotels. Includes travelers from El Paso San Marcos Eldorado Ark Tampico New Orleans and Beeville with multiple families guests and departures noted along with a few attending Stonewall Jackson College and Southwest Texas State Normal.

Sam Lewin San Antonio Ross M. H. Rodriguez Bruni T. G. Searle el Paso Hamilton Alice Borchers Abingdon Stonewall Jackson College Rodolfo Sada Monterey Kate Brennan San Marcos Southwest Texas State Normal Vada Emerson Eldorado Ark Park Pico B.D. van Ostran Dallas Paso J. 1 Reed Waco T. A. Robertson W. B. Tuttle A. ¥. Denniston Houston W. T. Lanchaster Corpus Christi David Donohue

White's Cream Vermifuge Ad Teases Home Worm Remedy

In every home with children there should be a bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge. It destroys worms and acts as a tonic in the debilitated system. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Ad.

Seefeld Purchases 1914 Overland Vehicle

Mr. R. H. Seefeld is among the latest buyers of a 1914 Overland car. He departed this afternoon driving the vehicle to his residence in Big Wells Texas.

R. H. Seefeld Big Wells Texas

Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

Mrs. C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana reports severe summer illness as a child was checked after one dose of Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertised for sale by all dealers.

C. W. Florence Rockfield Ind

Germans' Backing Forces Move Toward Paris Amid Verdun Battle

League lines report German troops continuing east of Paris from Nanteuil to Verdun as French and British forces press a hard pursuit. Paris says German forces retreating, while Allied action aims to trap Paris. Verdun remains the focal point with claims of a decisive battle unfolding. Stefan son the explorer is deemed out of immediate danger off Herschel island.

Associated Press Winnipeg Manitoba Stefanson Herschel Island Paris Nanteuil Verdun Coulommiers la Morte Gaucher Lemberg London Berlin France Rethel Switzerland Espinal Toul Nancy Meuse

Thirteen Men Trapped as Gases Halt Mine Rescue in Adamson

In Adamson Oklahoma on September 7 rescuers cannot enter the mine due to dangerous gases. Thirteen miners trapped since Friday show no signs of life according to officials.

Associated Press Adamson Okla

Wilson to Skip Fall Campaigns Amid International Tension

President Wilson announced he will not engage in the fall congressional campaigns due to the international situation. The decision underscores a restrained political posture as global events unfold.

Washington Wilson

Labor Day in Chicago Marked by Closures and Parades

Chicago Sept. 7 observance of Labor Day saw widespread closures of banks exchanges and municipal buildings along with most leading houses. A large morning parade was followed by outings organized by numerous labor unions.

Chicago Labor Unois

Nebraska State Fair Opens Amid High Quality Exhibits

Lincoln Neb Sept 7 opening of the annual Nebraska State Fair Association exposition reports auspicious conditions and a large, well filled display across competitive departments. Management anticipates the fair will be the greatest ever held in the state with ample entertainment for visitors and strong educational features noted alongside the exhibits.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska State Fair Association

Minnesota State Fair Opens With Largest Display Yet

Minneapolis reports the Minnesota State Fair opening with record crowds and expanded exhibits in agriculture mechanics and domestic arts. A racing program and other features promise high-class entertainment, as horses and livestock outshine prior years. A separate Austin session notes a failed bid to require the governor to invest 1 million dollars in cotton at 19 cents per pound, while a Darwin-resolution urges buying cotton at 10 cents. McNealus says growers face a hundred fifty million dollar steal.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota United States Associated Press Austin House Senate Darwin McNealus

Newport's eighteenth annual horse show opens

Newport R L September 7 Society regards the eighteenth annual horse show as the event of the summer. Golf links tennis yachts deserted for show grounds. Prize list among the best. Classes for hackney stallions harness horses ponies saddle horses hunters plus novice and local events. Show continues tomorrow and Wednesday.

Newport R. L

British unions to endorse war at Portsmouth meeting

London September 7 delegates from nearly all organized crafts gather for the British Trade Union Congress in Portsmouth. Despite pacifist pressure from Keir Hardie, the congress is expected to adopt resolutions endorsing England's war effort and pledging union support, with patriotism the keynote of the opening session.

London Keir Hardie British Trade Union Congress Portsmouth England United Kingdom

Secured Teachers Certificates at County Examinations

The county examination results list successful candidates for teachers certificates. For second grade four years Miss I Guerra and for second grade six years Misses C L Winslow C Martinez M Gonzales T Vizcaya and P Solis. Seventeen applicants entered, five seeking advanced state certificates. Austin will advise those candidates of their results.

I. Guerra C. L. Winslow C. Martinez M. Gonzales T. Vizcaya P. Solis Austin

Ballards Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief

Swellings from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism can be relieved by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. It should be rubbed in over the affected part. It penetrates, eases pain, reduces swelling, and restores natural conditions. Prices 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by all druggists.

Ballard

Hundreds Made Homeless by Turkey Creek Flooding

Kansas City report says two hundred families were left homeless when Turkey Creek flooded Rosdale on September 7. Three men were injured in Kansas City, Missouri as the disaster unfolded.

Associated Press Kansas City Turkey Creek Rosedale Missouri

Boston Defeats New York for NL Lead in Morning Game

Boston won against New York to take the lead in the National League after a morning game. The result boosts Boston’s position atop standings as players and fans react to the early win.

Associated Press Boston Mass New York National League

Troops to Stay in Colorado Zone All Winter

Washington reports the war department will retain troops in the Colorado strike zone through the winter, indicating no near settlement. The action signals prolonged tension and ongoing security concerns in the region.

Colorado Washington War Department

Russians Surround Przemsyl and German Losses at Antwerp

Petrograd cites a new eastern battle that could topple the Austrians and open the Berlin road as thirty Austrian divisions engage. Antwerp reports 1,000 German dead from a failed attack while Belgrade resists bombardment with women fighting fiercely.

Bavaria Lorraine Petrograd Berlin Przemsyl Antwerp Belgrade

Japan Votes War Fund War Funds Passed

Tokio reports the house unanimously approved a $26,000,000 war fund allocation. The vote concludes the session on Sept. 7 with broad support across parties. The funding aims to bolster national defense and related wartime needs.

Japan Tokio House

Austrian Army Near Krasnoedow Retains Defensive Posture

Paris reports the second Austrian army near Krasnoedow absorbed local losses and fell back to a defensive stance as some troops were compelled to retreat, reflecting ongoing battlefield strain in the sector.

Paris Krasnoedow

Quo Vadis Author Appeals for Polish Aid

Henry Stencki wicz, author of Quo Vadis, appeals to Austrian Poles to assist Russia. The moment underscores tensions between authors, national identities, and wartime alignments amid shifting political loyalties in 1914 era.

eXtrograd Henry Stenckiwicz Russia

British cruiser Warrior stranded after Bosphorus chase

An official German wireless reports the British cruiser Warrior is stranded likely due to the fight with the German cruiser Goeben while escaping the Bosphorus. The notice from Washington is dated September 7.

Washington Warrior Goeben Bosphorus

Germans Captured on Dutch Steamer Off Brest

Brest France Sept 7 Six hundred Germans from Java were captured on a Dutch steamer. The report notes the seizure occurred as Allied forces intensified operations in the Atlantic theater.

Brest France Java

Egyptian steamer reports Germans cite Mohammedans against English

Naples dispatch notes Egyptian steamers claim German agents are trying to rally Mohammedans against Britain. No further details on locations or dates provided.

Naples Italy

British Cruiser Pathfinder Crew Saved After Mine Explosion

London reports that the captain and fifty crew members of the British cruiser Pathfinder were rescued after the ship was destroyed by a mine off the Scottish coast.

London Pathfinder

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Advert

J H Houghland of Eldon Iowa reports many thanks for advising soldiers enlisting for the Spanish war to take this diarrhoea remedy. No person should be without this great remedy while traveling or at home. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain J. H. Houghland Eldon Iowa

Richer returns from eastern markets with fall and winter stocks

A. C. Richter proprietor of the One Price Department Store returned home from a several weeks trip to New York and other eastern markets. He visited leading markets and secured the best selections for his dry goods establishments for the coming season.

A. C. Richter One Price Department Store New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert A. Hazelrigg Mire B. Hazelrigg Short Hiness Havelrige Schlitz John Gilligan Hamilton Milwaukee U.D. C Salvador Madero Sam J. Jordan Eneinal The Mr. S. Ulmer T. Ayres Robertson City Hamilton Hotel Myrtle Justus Eldorado, Ark T. J. Emerson the Heights Inez Lalla Rookh Frank M. Hicks Leopoldo Villegas Blake Tampico James R. Moore Roswell New Mexico Henry Y. Blake Ady Associated Presse SPE
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