Port of Progreso Opened for Sisal Trade
The bulletin argues the Mexican government opened Progreso Yucatan to commerce to secure sisal fiber vital for binder twine. It notes the grain harvest, potential record yields, and the impact of Yucatan unrest on sisal supply. Yucatan’s independence sentiment and history of peaceful work, plus hopes for future progress, are discussed.
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Progreso
Yucatan
Bulletin of Agriculture
Department of
United States
Europe
Mexico
Carranza
Roy Campbells Vindication Against Prosecutorial Overreach
The Kansas City Packer lauds Roy Campbell trucker of Texas as vindicated after a two week trial on underbilling charges. It notes his vast produce business, rejects guilt by technicality, and warns officials to rely on direct evidence of guilt. The case cost Campbell time and money and questions justice system use.
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Roy Campbell
Texas
United States
Kansas City
Campbell
Packer
Department of Justice
Wheels of Justice
Department
Laredo
Vindication of Mr Campbell Sparks Calls for Reform
Gratulatory note praises Mr Campbell’s complete vindication and urges reforms to stop trials on technicalities. It laments fat fees and excessive prosecution, noting Laredo residents’ relief and the case’s impact on his standing with clients and partners. It closes with a grim reference to Turkish massacres and allied involvement.
Neutralization Proposal for Train Route Reaches Mexico
Villa and Zapata agree to neutralize passenger trains from Mexico City to Vera Cruz but Carranza has not replied. Some fear the move could be hazardous to him.
Germany notes no justification for Frye sinking
Germany states there was no justification for the sinking of the American ship Frye. The action remains under review and unresolved. The text warns that Hitler should not flee before the affair is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Frye
Hitel Friedrich
Villa Threats and War Talk Surface in Descriptions
The report claims Villa forces plan to bomb Matamoros and warns of executions for counterfeiting and smoking. It notes potential evidence in Laredo and hints at harsh punishments if such crimes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Laredo
Carrancista Soldiers Desert to U S from Hidalgo
A group of twenty five Carrancista soldiers under General Maclovio Herrera deserted at Hidalgo and crossed into the United States at Palafox. Immigration officials in the area seek their whereabouts and assess if they are desirable, possibly contagious, citizens. The deserters were part of Herrera’s command sent toward Lampazos to counter Villa’s advancing forces.
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United States Immigration Service
Carrancista
Maclovio Herrera
Nuevo Laredo
Carranza
Hidalgo
Palafox
Herrera
Lampazos
Villa
Laredo Fire Department Plans May Race Trip and June Queen Ball
The Laredo Volunteer Fire Department met with strong turnout and approved sending a twelve man hose racing team to Waco for the Texas Firemen’s Association state races on May 4 5 and 6. To avoid clashing with the public school May Queen events on May 1 the annual firemen’s celebration with hose races crowning the fire queen and a grand ball was moved to Wednesday June 9. The queen contest will follow the May Day activities and benefit the public school library.
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Laredo
Texas Firemen’s Association
Hogs for sale from Ross Farm Laredo Texas
Breeding animals available including sows bred gilts boars and pigs of all ages. Write Chas Ross at Ross Farm Laredo Texas with your needs. Price as low as ten dollars per pair.
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Chas
Ross
Ross Farm
Laredo
Texas
Stomach Trouble Cured By Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania writes she suffered sour stomach and bloating until using Chamberlains Tablets. After taking two bottles she was cured. For sale by all dealers. (Ad)
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H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Delayed Villa Carranza Battle Near Lampazos
Reported troop movements show Villa forces near Golondrinas and Carrancistas at Lampazos with a skirmish at Brazil. Nuevo Laredo has sent reinforcements as observers await a major clash likely by Sunday.
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Villa
Monterey
Nuevo Jaredo
Golondrinas
Carranza
Lampazos
Carrancistas
Villistas
Brazil
Nuevo Laredo
Matamoros
Five More Carloads of Onions Shipped Westward
Onion shipping begins early as five additional carloads leave here for eastern markets after two cars from Laredo on Wednesday. Growers report fields look favorable with expected yields exceeding recent years and potential high prices if markets stay steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Villistas Defeat Carrancistas Near Lampazos In Skirmish
Reports from Laredo note a late yesterday skirmish near Lampazos Brazil where Villista forces repelled a Carrancista party. Good Friday closures hit schools and many businesses. Easter millinery plans depend on weather. Local court officials will travel to Zapata County for the district court term starting Monday.
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Laredo
Villista
Monterey
Golondrinas
Lampazos
Times
Carrancistas
Villistas
Brazil
L. J. Perkins
Victoria Street
Callahan Street
the Times
St Peter's Church
Mullally
Walls
Seth Wilcox
Zapata County
Not Wet Foot Vaters
Pressed by the Carranza force report 1,500 soldiers stand at the Rio Grande unable to disembark as ships lack boats to ferry troops ashore. The Denison Herald questions why supporters do not invite them ashore and into action.
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Carranza
Rio Grande
Caranza
Denison
Shortage Fears Spur Market Talk in Wartime Britain
Moore Model notes the war heightens bread price contrasts between London and the United States. He highlights a three cent loaf in London versus a five cent loaf here, reflecting the wartime impact on costs and fuel for grain in the free country.
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London
Requiem Mass for Mrs Antonia G de Henry Set
A requiem mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Antonia G. de Henry will be celebrated in San Agustin church on Wednesday morning April 7 at seven o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia G. de Henry
San Agustin Church
Villa air operations slowed by lack of American aviator
A lack of an American aviator delays Villa aeroplane efforts against Mata Moros in Brownsville Texas. Villistas seek an American flyer. one pilot balked at $100 per day for a thirty day contract. Rail disruption hinders communications and equipment movement, suggesting slower operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Villa
Matamoros
Villistas
Governor Hatfield and Officials Draw No Salary
Charleston April 2 Governor Hatfield and most state officials are drawing no salary as the legislature failed to appropriate funds to pay them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Vas
Hatfield
Tragic suicide by cross structure near Brenham
John Divoky aged 44 hanged himself from a cross of railroad ties after tying a rope around his neck and suspending himself on spikes. The incident occurred as he faced east, following reports of a recent divorce affecting him.
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Brenham
Texas
John Divoky
France’s Claim on Americans Rejected by New Orleans Societies
In New Orleans on April 2 the French consul Gabriel Ferrand urged that children of French parents born in America remain French citizens. French societies rejected the claim, voting to bar discussion and with some officers resigning, while calls to appeal to Secretary Bryan emerged.
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New Orleans
Gabriel Ferrand
America
France
Bryan
Societie Francaise du 14 Juiliet
French Benevolent and Mutual Asistance Society
L'Union Francaise
Benevolent Society
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Simple Remedy
Mrs. Elmer Hath of Pehau Indiana reports years of rheumatic attacks eased immediately by Chamberlain's Liniment. She advises others to use the product, available in 25 and 50 cent bottles, sold by relief dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hath
Pehu
Ind
Chamberlain
German sub sinks three Tyne trawlers in war actions
Three Tyne trawlers were sunk by the German submarine Url0 after all crew members were rescued in small boats. The crew reported the submarine offered hot coffee and tobacco before blowing up the trawlers and towing survivors toward the Tyne. The commander reportedly said England started the war. A separate report says the U-28 sank a British steamer south of the Spanish coast.
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Spain
Newcaster
Eng
Tyne
England
London
Destruction of German Trenches Near Peronne
Paris reports today that south of Peronne German trenches were destroyed with mines and that yesterday French and Belgian aviators attacked the Handengeine aviation camp dropping about thirty bombs.
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Paris
Peronne
Handegaeme
Tied Up Cruiser Eitel Friedrich Visits Norfolk Yard
United States tugs from the navy yard arrived in Newport News on April day, and the Norfolk tied up alongside the Eitel Friedrich. Collector Hamilton with officials boarded the cruiser shortly before the tugs arrived. United States artillerymen with bayonets blocked all inquiries.
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Newport News
United States
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Hamilton
Srifles
Bombs dropped on Baden and Neuenberg by Berlin air ace
Berlin dispatch reports an aviator dropped a bomb on Maelheim Baden causing considerable damage. A second aircraft dropped three bombs on Neuenberg causing slight damage.
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Baden
Amsterdam
Berlin
Maelheim
Neuenberg
Peace Rumors Denied in Rome Ambassadors Say No Turkish-Russian Peace
In Rome on April 2 the Turkish and Russian ambassadors deny rumors that Turkey plans a separate peace with Russia, asserting no such démarche is underway.
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Rome
Turkey
Russia
Norwegian Crew Rescued After Torpedo Attack
Eleven men of the Norwegian bark Nor, torpedoed in the North Sea by German submarine U-20, were landed today by the steamer Unita at the Hook of Holland in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
Nor
North Sea
Unita
Hook of Holland
German Forces Hold Le Pretre Forest Front
Berlin reports heavy artillery fighting between the Moselle and Meuse with night infantry actions near Le Pretre forest. West of Le Pretre French assaults failed, German counter attacks caused heavy losses and forced French back to earlier positions. French now hold only two blockhouses near the German forward lines. In the east, the front line remains unchanged.
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le Pretre
Berlin
Moselle
Meuse
Aeroplane Center Planned for San Antonio
The Signal reports the Army plans by May 1 to establish an aero center at San Antonio as the headquarters for the first aeroplane squadron of eight planes, forming a new air unit.
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Aeroplane Center
San Antonio
Signal Washington, Corps of the
United States Army
Governor Veto Hits Drug Gist Tax Reduction Bill
Austin April 2 Governor Ferguson vetoed a bill cutting the wholesale druggist tax on alcohol sales to one gallon or more from 375 to 50 dollars. The action blanks the proposed tax relief and leaves existing revenue provisions in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ferguson
Bids Open for Jarvis Plaza Pav ing and Band Stand
The city secretary's office will open bids on the Bothday of April 1916 at 10 o'clock for paving Jarvis Plaza erecting a band stand and furnishing seats. Plans and specs are available at the city secretary. The city may reject all bids. John Maher chairman Park Committee Laredo Texas March 26 1915.
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Jarvis Plaza
John Maher
Quiet Yuatan passengers report smooth loading at Progreso
Passengers aboard the steamer Niis say Progreso and Merida in Yucatan are quiet with no trouble in loading sisal or clearing for the United States. The captain confirms smooth operations and notes four other steamers en route. Carranza controls Progreso and Merida, the travelers add.
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Galveston
Texas
Progreso
Merida
Yucatan
Niis
Carranza
Mercia
Governor Announces Partial Modification of Quarantine
Austin Texas April 2 after a conference with Chairman Avery of the livestock Sanitary Commission Governor Merguson announced that the foot and mouth quarantine would be modified. The extent of the embargo lift remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Avery
The
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Merguson
Boston to Celebrate Plymouth Rock Landing Centennial
A special Pilgrim Centennial Commission is named to decide Massachusetts celebration plans for 1920 marking the Pilgrims arrival at Plymouth Rock. Members include Lion Curtis Guild Sherman L Whipple Rev A Dunning Ralph A Cram Dennis A McCarthy James Logan and Arthur Lord. They will consider a national exposition in Boston.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock
Lion
Curtis Guild
Russia
Sherman L. Whipple
Rev
A. Dunning
Ralph A. Cram
Dennis A. McCarthy
James Logan
Arthur Lord
Government closes Grand Hotel over breach of contract
The Grand Hotel at 15th Street and New York Avenue Was shut down by order of the government. Owned by the United States, the lease was terminated by Assistant Secretary Byron R. Newton after a police probe of conduct at the hotel known in press reports as the Bucket of Blood. Newton said Secretary McAdoo agrees no such establishment on government property should remain.
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Washucten
15Th Stort
New York Avenue
United States
Byron R. Newton
Treasury Department
Newton
McAdoo
Dixie Highway Convention Opens in Chattanooga to Plan Route
The Dixie Highway Convention began in Chattanooga with plans for a continuous first class roadway from Chicago to Miami. Governors or their representatives from Illinois Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Georgia and Florida will decide the route tomorrow amid wide southern support and cooperative effort.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chicsso
Miami
Fla
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Champ Clark
Real Estate Transfers Filed For Record
Real estate deeds listed include Cecilia Flores transferring block 1800 by 2s to J. L. Lytle for 50 dollars and other valuable considerations. Mrs. Lauraine Correu transfers lot 510 west division, with a 450 dollar consideration. Claherty transfers parcels in blocks 1 and 2 to Mrs. Min, in consideration.
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Cecilia Flores
J. L. Lytle
Lauraine Correu
W. D
Claherty
Min- 1
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Rostroix
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Fis
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W. H. Campbell
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Josephine
Elvin Staben
Andrew Ritter
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Dannelley
F. E B. Scovill
J. Crane
Donnelly
Messrs
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Sam Mackin
C. J Crane
C. W. Cook
Big Villa
JOE Henry and Family
Army Aeroplane Squad
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Plymouth Rock Landing
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