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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1915
Page
7
The Daily notes thriving Bermuda onion fields near Laredo with 4500 to 6000 acres under cultivation. Expect shipments to begin in three to four weeks as stems wither and bulbs mature. Estimated 2500 car loads of crystal wax and yellow onions will be shipped from the area this year.
R N Sparks arrived last July from Corpus Christi to head the Wells Fargo Express agency here succeeding W M Smith who moved to Tulsa. Smith will return to Laredo to resume his former agency post and head back with his family, a welcome development for local supporters.
The local union of bricklayers announces from May first workers will put in eight hours a day with no wage reduction. Any overtime required on preexisting plans or contracts accepted before May will be completed at the current ten hour day rate.
Advertised postal letters remaining in Laredo for the week ending March 28 1914. Names include Aguirre Pedro Aguirre Matui Rite Alvarez Pedro Cortez Antonio Danta Leonor G Dominguez Pedro Doria J B Delgado Matias Espinosa Luis Mirzondo Agustin Gutierrez H C Guerra Filemon Gonzalez A Mariano Jose Francisca Goriz L J Grion Gray Cloud Garcia Federivo Hernandez Jose Lopez Serapia Martinez Luz Martinez A Martinez A S S Martinez Sotero Maldonado Florentino Perez Maruaret Pedraza Manuel Ruiz Isa Rosales Miguel Rodriguez J A Reyes M Ramos Idefonso Shoupe Asa Sanmiguel Pablo Trevino Ernesto Thornton J C Villareal J M Ventura Gregorio Vasquez Librado Ladies Benavides R M Benavides Francesca Becerra Fernando Cuellar Antonía Collins Annie Castro Luna Castro Juana Duarte Guadalupe Flores Josefa Gonzalez Zaragoza Gomez Francisca Gongulee Guadalupe Lertua Piler Menddona Mariana Medina Alvinag Monge M Rodriguez Maria Ruiz Mo Rose Pideja Romero Rafaela Rendon Randolph Eya Ramirez Definu Sisneroy M F Trevino Adeie 2 Valdez Josefa Vasquez Cataring Vareas Herminia Viera Feliciana. These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office April 5 1914 if not delivered before. In calling for the above please say advertised giving date of list.
Local personal notices list guests and travelers including Miss Irene Worsham Hebbronville and H G DaCamuara Dallas funeral attendee. Names cited include Jebbron Ville Houston San Antonio Dallas Philadelphia New Orleans and St. Louis among others in the Hamilton area social roundup.
Chicago March 29 The filing of briefs by 98 western railroads and 65 000 engineers opened the final chapter in this wage arbitration Final arguments to sum evidence for railroads and employees claim higher wages and better conditions The demand totals about 41000000 annually
A Montevallo Missouri dealer praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a testimonial. J W Sexson writes that customers are pleased and call for it again, and the product is said to be for sale by all dealers.
A reader from West Webster New York reports using 4 boxes of I ldunberlali's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders for five years. He says they are simply as represented, mild in action, and highly satisfactory. Sold by all dealers.
A Grand Rapids News item notes the husky ice man and coal man persist, while a husky voice and tamales with fines are linked to evening life, as observed by Judd Lewis in the Houston Post.
The Mahoning Valley steel area sees a resumed walkout end and a new agreement after weeks of tension. Mills offered a raise despite stalled talks with workers and management. The plan set a pay scale and hours, with signatures expected soon.
A Louisiana reader from Broussly praises Chamberlains Tablets for constipation relief. The letter states good results and strong recommendation, with product availability indicated through local dealers.
A sixth grade classroom discusses Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the retreat from Moscow. When asked what the French did, a boy answers they ran away. The teacher challenges the phrasing, and the boy finally says they beat it.
A sexton explains to visitors that the bell in the village church belfry rings only on visits by the bishop or in case of fire or other calamities.
Philadelphia reports a replica Liberty Bell of Suffrage will be cast and rung for political independence day. The bell will travel through every Pennsylvania county as part of the suffrage campaign. Chicago plans a self supporting hotel for working women led by Mrs Thomas McClelland. Miss Helen Herron Taft tops Bryn Mawr honor list among local and national students. Marie Corelli writes about recovery and relief work for war sufferers. Port land and San Francisco women trek to the fair in trousers. Ramona de Flores, a Carranza officer, visits San Francisco before heading to New York and Vera Cruz. Cedar Falls and Toronto notes on resignations and new arrivals. St Louis profiles taxes and a large College Club event with Cyril Maude.
Sporting notes report a potentially record Derby field at Churchill Downs with 68 horses entered for the event in May. The Montreal team plans training at Rackensack New Jersey with arrivals set for April 2.
There was no more fighting at Mata Moros by afternoon. Dr. J. T. Hunter moved his superior Dr. de la Vega to Brownsville for treatment of a wound. In Washington, reports said Obregon with Carranza troops may return to Mexico City while Zapata forces near evacuation of the capital.
Mrs. Mary L. Lindsey, aged 104 years, died in Sherman this morning after 104 years of life in the community. Her passing marks the end of a long life noted for dedication to family and local affairs. The obituary records her as a centenarian resident who witnessed vast changes over more than a century.
The lawyer for Rae Tanzer, plaintiff in a $50,000 suit against former assistant district attorney James W. Osborne, announced she was mistaken in identifying Jim as the man who promised to marry her.
A grand jury in Vicksburg Mississippi opened an inquiry into the January 20 lynching of Hd Johnson as Governor Brewer presses the investigation aided by Attorney A A Chaney. Deputy Ferguson says he arrested Johnson before mob pursuit and the crowd killed him with bullets. Local officials face pressure from the Board of Trade demanding punishment for the attackers.
Heirs of Bridget Walsh Farrell, who died in Laredo Texas, seek details on a bequest. Bridget was born in Ballycastle County Mayo Ireland. Surviving and deceased siblings are named. heirs request particulars by writing Thomas Walsh at 1007 Acker Ave Scranton PA 327-61.
The British steamer Malaba was torpedoed off the Welsh coast. Eight dead with heavy loss feared. 140 passengers and 120 crew aboard bound for the African West Coast. Submarine signaled to prepare boats, torpedo hit near engine room. lifeboats swamped and survivors claim no assistance. A fishing boat saved 140. The captain was found dead.
Berlin reports General von Kluck was slightly wounded by shrapnel while inspecting advanced positions near Soissons. His condition is described as satisfactory.
Paris dispatch reports a French mine destroyed a German observation post near Ypres yesterday. At Epergne the Germans fought to retake trenches lost Saturday and gained small footholds at a few points, while French forces continued to advance.
London dispatch says Russian forces continue bombardments on Turkish fortifications along the Hosphorus back door to Constantinople. Reported results remain unclear.
Rome announces royal decree imposing complete censorship on the publication of military news from March 31 to the end of July. The order suppresses all reports, details, and disclosures regarding armed forces activities during the period.
A British steamer Aguila was sunk by a German submarine off Bishop's Rock. The incident occurred this morning and the 23 crew members were rescued.
American ambassador in Constantinople reports the Turkish grand vizier says no disorders occurred at Urumiah Persia and the war office relayed the denial. The dispatch was dated March 29.
Newport News Virginia March 29 The German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich is unlikely to intern in the city given the belief that her time limit will expire in about 48 hours.
Washington reports the last hope is abandoned for the crew of submarine 4 after its sunken vessel lies at 50 fathoms depth near Honolulu. The grim update ends the search for the missing explorers.
In Wilmington Delaware on March 29 a high tech court room hosts a case between Minerals Separation Limited of London and Miami Copper Company of Delaware. The English firm alleges patent infringement over ore extraction machines. Witnesses from around the world are expected to testify.
As Easter Sunday nears, Laredo street cars debut freshly painted orange and white with black ironwork. Motormen and conductors display pride as the street railway company plans further improvements.
Stroud Oklahoma March 29 new posses began today to scour the hills southeast of town for the bandits who escaped from a bank robbery Saturday.
Chicago March 29 assets of the wrecked Chicago Opera will be offered for sale in U S District Court Judge K M Landis presiding. Prominent opera lovers expect a purchaser acting for Harold F McCormick principal creditor to bid on the company assets aimed at rebuilding the opera on the ruins of the former firm.
New York March 29 The habeas corpus fight by Thaw lawyers aims to keep the famed murder suspect from Matteawan Hospital for the Insane. They expect Attorney John B Stanchfield to request another adjournment to April 19 as they press for a hearing on Thaw’s claimed sanity and illegal detention.
Provincetown Mass March 29 Elliot Wixon of West Dennis will be arraigned this afternoon for the shooting and killing of Winnie Cahoon in a swamp at West Dennis on March 18 He claimed he acted after years of teasing and a grudge against Cahoon and Frank Chase Wixon said he shot Cahoon to get even after Cahoon had plagued him since boyhood
City secretary's office to open bids April 20 1915 at 10 o'clock for paving Jarvis Plaza erection of a band stand and seating. Plans and specifications available at the city secretary office. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. John Maher chairman Park Committee Laredo Texas March 26 1915.
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