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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1914
Page
9
Early before 3 this morning a fire in the first ward destroyed a Cleofas L Vdade home and its contents. Firefighters could not reach the blaze due to lack of hydrants, leaving the widow and her daughter with nothing and sparking suspicions of arson.
Postcard greetings reach friends from H. W. DeWolf superintendent of the Texas- Mexican Railway Co who went to New York for a conference with Mr. N. Brown president of the National Lines of Mexico. DeWolf will return to Laredo in a few days via his Georgia home.
Made Rite and Robust Kansas flour advertised as the cream of northern mills and ideal for cake baking. Trial urged with every sack guaranteed by Sanitary Grocery and contact via phone 666. Advertisement date 9-10-61.
Word reached E. H. P Buenz that Alf Buenz Mrs John O Buenz and two sons have left Germany, arrived Koboken New Jersey, and will reach Laredo later this month. They had been in the European war zone since hostilities began, causing anxiety among friends who now learn they are safe back in American territory.
Key events include the 1848 abolition of slavery by France, Speke killed by an accidental discharge, submarine cable between Jamaica and Cuba in 1870, Servia’s Prince Milan proclaimed king, Irving unveiling Marlowe memorial, and Watts death. Also listed are attacks, explorations, royal arrivals, and political shifts.
Burdette Mineral Wells promotes a general use tonic for constipation stomach and kidney troubles rheumatism malaria brights disease and female complaints. It claims to tone the system and induce soothing sleep and is recommended for nervous troubles. Water shipped nationwide in carbonated or plain form. For details address Burdette Mineral Wells and Hotel Co Burdette Wells via Lockhart Texas. 6-27-tf.
Dialog shows a father asking if his son acted properly in New York. The son replies he was guarded at times by two police officers during the visit.
Local social items list residents visiting and hosting in the city plus a death notice. Amado Ayala, famed leader of Ayala’s orchestra, died suddenly in San Antonio and his remains will be buried in Laredo Catholic Cemetery. The town notes also mention Judge Hal W. Greer’s health improvement and a addressed lecture on Woman's Suffrage.
Mrs Leonor V Magznon arrived back in Laredo this morning after seven months away in Juarez where she led the White Cross Society and accompanied the constitutionalist army toward Mexico City. More than fifty Laredo Mexican girls with the society have since returned in intervals after the revolution.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a tonic for stomach and liver, claimed to cure dizziness biliousness and constipation with a first dose and a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Mrs M J Gallapter of Geneva Ni recalls a year of acute indigestion and constipation before trying Chamberlains Tablets. After two doses she could eat heartily with no ill effects and endorses the remedy from local druggists.
An OCR fragment describes a family scene with harsh judgments about a woman’s behavior and temper. It hints at strained relations and social scrutiny within the house. The text suggests gossip or critique without clear dates or names.
National Railroad of Mexico through fast train for Mexico City saves time. G N station at 1 16 p m arrives from Mexico City at 6 46 a m standard time. The local Sattile train leaves G N station at 7 12 5 a m arrives from Saltillo at 8 54 p m standard time.
The bank report shows resources total 1,090,427.65 with loans 120,000.00 and deposits totaling 93,277.28. Liabilities include due to other banks 2, due to state banks 61,204.89 and certified checks 1,345.00. Notary verified by G P Farias, cashier. directors A M Bruni and L J Christen.
Train or bus leaves for Corpus Christi at 8 226 a.m. and arrives from Corpus Christi at 4 p.m. The timing is stated as familiar time rather than precise schedule details.
A fast International and Great Northern train departs field at a.m. bound for St Louis and is scheduled to arrive by 2 p.m. The brief notes the timetable without passenger details.
lL and G N Night Train operates with Train No 1 from Laredo daily except Sunday at a.m. to Minera arriving at 10 20 p m Then Train No 2 runs from Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m returning to Laredo at 8 30 p m The routes stop at Soahhoom Rio Grande Eagle Pass and Laredo with stated departure and arrival times.
The second great battle rages north of the Aisne with focus on the German crown prince. French claims say he withdrew from Verdun and may retreat via Longwy into Luxembourg. The western edge of the line sits about 55 miles northeast of Paris as leaders weigh if Germans fight to finish or cover retreat. Russian withdrawal theories suggest Prussia relief for German forces.
Sir Lionel Carden the British minister to Mexico says anarchy exists in Mexico and that it is a shame the United States is withdrawing from Vera Cruz. The comment came as tensions rose over the Mexican situation reported by the Associated Press in New York on September 16.
Washington September 16 Associated Press reports the war revenue bill taxes banks stock brokers pawnbrokers and many kinds of amusements in a broad tax measure likely to affect financial firms and commerce nationwide.
Associated Press reports a hurricane warning was issued for a Florida coast today, prompting residents to prepare and authorities to monitor the storm’s approach. The bulletin notes heightened safety measures along coastline as the system develops.
Swiss dispatches report German forces ordered to retreat to the right bank of the Rhine leaving France Belgium and Luxembourg. French cavalry charges are said to have been timed late allowing German artillery to mow down mounted troops.
The Washington party plans a vigorous Pennsylvania campaign for the November election. Theodore Roosevelt will tour the state speaking in major cities. Progressive leaders from other states including Jane Addams Francis J. Honey Charles S. Barrett and Dr H W Wiley will assist. The effort focuses on electing Gifford Pinchot to the U S Senate.
Paris reports that German forces are on the defensive along a Verdun to Noyon line, reinforced by rear guards from main armies during Sept 14 15 retreat. Germans show strong positions north and west of Rheims as pursuit after the Marne yields many prisoners and forest stragglers to French forces.
Portland predicts a hop boom as European supply is cut off. American brewers will export more beer to South America and the Orient, increasing demand for domestic hops. Last season the US imported about 15 000 cwt of German and Austrian hops. this year only domestic hops will supply brewers, raising prices and output.
Berlin reports the situation in France remains favorable for Germany. Allies have not won a victory anywhere, and German forces stay confident of the outcome.
A Rome dispatch to the Press says two Austrian armies under Generals Hack and Auffenburg joined at Rezow but suffered about forty percent of their forces in the maneuver. The Austrian crown prince is reported with Dankl's army.
Paris reports Berlin dispatches say the German emperor will travel to east Prussia to take command against the Russians. A September 14 capture of General Friese yielded papers advising von Kluck that Friese's ammunition was...
In a drunken street brawl last night in the western part of town a U S soldier was lightly wounded in the side and taken to the hospital for treatment. A Mexican participant was slightly slashed with a dirk and the man with the gun remained at large.
At opening day on Friday September 25 Miss M Sallee showcases a stylish hat line featuring Gage Fish and Gold Medal patterns and Our Own Make models. The shop emphasizes early Fall hats and invites customers to view the collection today.
Gov Colquitt sent a message to the legislature proposing the Bank of Texas with a capital of 20 million dollars. In Austin on September 16, the House passed a bill divorcing gins and oil mills with nine months to take effect, and approved permanent warehouse bills to take effect immediately.
Winnipeg September 16 the Manitoba legislature convened in special session to pass legislation to curb mortgage foreclosures and stop real estate forfeitures for war related nonpayment with federal sanction granted for the proposal.
Mexico City marked the 104th anniversary of independence with the ringing of liberty bells and the grito. First Chief Carranza delivered the shout before a large crowd at the plaza before the national palace. Independence Day was observed nationwide as Congress convened for its semi annual session.
Official reports from Berlin state only nine sailors died in the sinking of the German cruiser Hela. The sea battle off Heligoland two weeks earlier claimed additional casualties, including German Admiral Maas.
Vienna reports that the Serbian army which invaded Hungary was defeated along its entire line, as announced by the Austrian general staff.
Dallas report states the British government has ordered 1,000 Texas horses and mules in a move with implications for local livestock trades and wartime logistics.
Petrograd reports Russians seized 36 heavy Austrian cannons bearing Imperial initials and 4 500 German prisoners in Galicia. The date given is September 16.
J H Houghland of Eldon Iowa recalls urging soldiers enlisting for the Spanish war to carry Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with them and reports many thanks. He says no traveler or resident should be without this great remedy. For sale by all dealers Ay.
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