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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1915
Page
10
An editorial on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as the world’s tragedy. It recalls Calvary, the veil tearing, and saints rising, then condemns how nations professing Christianity wage brutal wars in His name. It laments ongoing conflict and urges true peace aligned with Christ’s teaching.
The F-4 lies in Honolulu harbor at about forty five fathoms depth with crew presumed dead. Attempts to raise the submarine face difficulties as lifting hawsers parted and battery acid risks chlorine gas, delaying rescue and investigation to prevent future disasters.
The article discusses the perils of submarine service including flooding, battery failure, and the difficulty of surfacing a damaged sub. It notes sailors show bravery, while submarines face collisions and sinking risks. It also mentions Provisional President Garza, Finnegan reinforcements, and the ship Mitel Friedrich near Newport News awaiting convoy.
A passenger killed when a German submarine sank the British steamer is reported as an American citizen. The query asks if the Germans will offer a Teutonic apology to the young man’s parents.
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania reports relief from sour stomach and bloating after meals. She says two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets cured her stomach trouble and recommends them, noting they are sold by dealers.
Deeds filed show several transfers including Albert Urbahn via M T Cogley to Ramon Gonzalez and brother for block 378 West Division with 3000 dollars. Santiago Ugarte to FE Ugarte fifty acres in Porcion NOE Webb County for 500 dollars. W R Pace to Miss Kate Tarver multiple Western Division lots for 1475 dollars. Mrs M Benavides to M A Hirsch two lots in Sprague replat block 699 East Division for 3100 dollars.
A Mineral Wells debating society considered whether woman or whiskey dominates a man’s life and reached a draw, with the conclusion that a man will go farther for a woman but oftener for whiskey. The note adds local color about a dry town.
Daniel Calhoun Roper, first assistant postmaster general, turns 48. A strong, hard working official known for fair handling of postmaster appointments and extensive oversight of post offices, delivers city service and cotton statistics work. Born April 1, 1867 in Marlboro County, S C, he studied at Trinity College and National University.
Community items advertise for mule bids from Fort Sam Houston, hot cross buns and Easter orders from Borders Bakery and Mrs Pennell, transfers and services by Applewhite Transfer, plus dance invitations from the Latin American Club. Various business promos and public notices fill the page with local commerce and events.
A fire at the Ursuline Convent on Grant Street and Convent Avenue from lace on an altar was extinguished within minutes by the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters quickly reached the scene, separated burning rafters, and directed streams of water to the chapel walls to prevent destruction. Two sisters sustained minor burns while removing burning materials.
The May Queen Contest begins with votes bought by the One Price Department Store and at Moser's and Windrow's. No nomination blanks are used. each candidate earns votes based on actual purchases. Grades from public schools join in, seeking support for their favorite, with proceeds funding new books and supplies for the city library in Laredo.
The first Texas Bermuda onions of the 1915 season left Laredo in two carloads. Giles & McGown sent the first car to Roy Campbell in San Antonio, while Johnny Davis farm sold through M. B. Potts & Co. and shipped to Pittsburg. Both shipments left on the same train, signaling an early start to the Texas onion season.
BE Pennell announces the sale of the Riverside Dairy retail department to Mr. S A Lindsay. Lindsay to continue the business as before. Pennell will collect and settle all accounts up to April 1. He thanks Laredo for patronage and requests continued support.
Lindsay wins over Laredo in a Texas game by 41 to 21 on April 1, 1915. The brief score reflects a decisive victory for Lindsay with no further details provided.
The program features The Five Pound Note a stirring English coster life drama with King Baggot in two reels Six or Nine a detective drama starring Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips Sawdust and Salome a Vitagraph comedy and an Innocent Victim a Lubin comedy showing at the Dixie Theater.
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