Sherman man accused of arson and treason in German raid
News from Sherman reports a German ally with no registration card charged with setting fire to grain elevators at Howe near Sherman destroying 1000 bushels of grain and fourteen buildings. The piece argues for strict punishment and legal trial to deter further acts by aliens in Texas.
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Sherman
Howe
Texas
United States
Laredo
Red Cross
North Texas
Southwest
Grayson County
People of
Bucking the Inevitable on Daylight Saving Plan
The piece argues that few oppose daylight saving though early adopters faced confusion with dual time standards like railway and sun time in Detroit. It notes prior protests then acceptance as a modernization aiding timetable clarity and national business, urging public consensus for the majority’s benefit.
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United States
Detroit Michigan
Notice in Probate for Guardianship in Webb County
Webb County Texas notice directs publication for ten days about A Ortiz guardianship of minors Juventino Dora and Berta Flores. Hearing set for May third Monday 1918 at Webb County Court House Laredo Texas. contest allowed. Also advertisement from Laredo Planing Company and John O Buenz Lumber Co about door and screen work.
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State of
Texas
Juventino, Dora
Berta Flores
A. Ortiz
Webb County
Laredo
Lareto
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Laredo Planing Company
John O. Buenz
Mass Meeting in Heights on Water Situation
Residents of the Heights will gather at the public school building at eight oclock tomorrow night to decide on action regarding the water situation.
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the Heights
Andrew J. Peters Celebrates 44th Birthday As Boston Mayor
Andrew J. Peters, newly elected mayor of Boston, marks his 44th birthday. A native of Boston and Harvard graduate, he has served in the Massachusetts General Court and in Congress, later becoming Assistant Secretary of the Treasury before returning to politics. He won the Boston mayoralty last fall from a four-candidate field.
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Andrew J. Peters
Boston
Peters
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Massachusetts General
Congress
Election Proclamation for Laredo ISD Trustees 1918
The proclamation orders an election on April 6 1918 for three ISD trustees in Laredo Texas with designated polling places Central Grammar School Urbahn School and appointed election officers including Oscar Staben P P Leyendecker J T Agan and Alonzo Torrera. Polls open 8 AM close 7 PM under Texas law and the notice bears M S Ryan president signature and secretary line. The page also includes brief advice about Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious or constipated people.
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Ryan
Independent
Laredo
Texas
Central Grammar School
Oscar Staben
Emeterio Mendoza
Cagarnaga
Urbahn
P P Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
Alonzo Torrera
State of
Notice of Sale in Webb County Texas Court Proceedings
Public auction to sell personal property of Miguel R Avila tied to a Webb County judgment. Sheriff Antonio Salinas will oversee the sale at Cenchio Garcia store in Laredo on April 9 1918 between 9 am and 4 pm. Items include a cylinder part of a Guayule plant machinery and related attachments.
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Rodolfo
Laredo
Webb County
Terras
Miguel R. Avila
Amelio P Stein
Gomez Palacio
Durango
Mexico
Nordberg Mfe Co
Milwaukee
S. A
Enobio Garcia
Texas
Cenchio Garcia
Lorelo
Antonio Salinas
M.G Benavides
Observance of the Feast of Holy Cross at Santo Tomas
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to be celebrated by Roman Catholics in Santo Tomas from May 1 to May 4 with a mission and church services. May 6 will feature an all day exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and night services. Communion to a large class during the observance.
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Santo Tomas
War bonds auction urged by Laredo county chair
United States Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness worth 500 million dollars dated April 11 1918 and due July 9 1918 go on sale by 3 pm April 16 1918. Subscriptions open until 2 pm April 19 1918. Denominations range 500 to 100000 dollars. Banks of Laredo and Webb County urged to invest. Subscriptions forwarded to Federal Reserve Bank Dallas.
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United States Treasury
United States
Laredo
Webb County
Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
A. Winslow
Onion Shipments Roll North From Laredo
Onion shipments from Laredo begin on a small scale with the first carload loaded by John Armengol from his San Rafael farm. Six more carloads followed as growers move onions to markets in the East. Bureau of Markets officials assist local growers at the Chamber of Commerce, guiding marketing strategies to avoid glut and favor Texas superior stock.
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Laredo
United States
Canada
John Armengol
San Rafael
South Laredo
Bureau of Markets
City Officials Re-elected as Council Approves Pavement Contract
City council met last night and canvassed the election with no opposition. all current officials were re elected. The pavement contract for School Plaza and Martin Plaza went to Florencio Flores for 35611. A quit claim deed request by Peter P Leyen Decker was referred to the mayor and city attorney. The mayor can appoint another city chauffeur. A warrant was ordered to cover election expenses and all city bills were to be paid upon finance committee approval. Chamberlains ointment praised for rheumatic chest and shoulder pains.
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School Plaza
Martin Plaza
Florencio Flores
Peter P. Leyendecker
W. D
Masonic Notice for Laredo Lodge Called Meeting
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 847 A F and A M tonight at 8 pm. All visiting brethren invited to attend. J J Dannelley W M.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
J. J. Dannelley
W. M
Narcotics Smuggler Captured On Rio Grande Front
Mounted Customs Inspectors Robert Karmsey and John Chamberlain captured Spaniard Hilario Hervas Pascual with sixteen ounces of cocaine and fifty six ounces of morphine valued at 1100 dollars. Pascual was arraigned before United States Commissioner Foster and bound over to the federal grand jury in the amount of 1000 dollars, remaining in county jail.
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Robert Karmsey
John Chamberlain
Rio Grande
Hilario Hervas Pascual
Pascual
United States
Foster
Fascital
Federal Grand Jury
Saloons Split on Opening Date for Texas Prohibition
Saloonmen debate when the statewide prohibition law takes effect. Some say midnight April 15 ends liquor sales, others insist the law starts at 9 30 pm April 13 before Sunday April 14, while closing time on April 15 is also cited. Attorneys differ on exact moment of effect.
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Paris
Washington
Green Wich Observatory
London
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Europe
Texas
Funeral of Mrs Manuel Cruz Held After Pneumonia
The funeral for Mrs. Manuel Cruz of 1112 Grant Street was held from her home to San Agustin pro cathedral and then to the Catholic cemetery. The service included a requiem high mass with pallbearers Luis A. Lafon Emilio Dodier D. M. Valdez M. M. Treviso B G Salinas and G P Farias and honorary pallbearers Pablo B. Juarez Jose Mogas M Vizcaya Sierra A L Vidaurri J Penn and R Navarro.
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Manuel Cruz
Grant Street
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Monterey
House of Sorrow
Luis A. Lafon
Emilio Dodier
D. M. Valdez
M. M. Treviso
B.G Salinas
G. P. Farias
Pablo B. Juarez
Jose Mogas
M. Vizcaya Sierra
A. L. Vidaurri
J. Penn
R. Navarro
Light municipal vote in yesterday's city election
Four of the candidates led the ticket as apathy reduced turnout in four precincts. Martin asssessor, de Lachica collector, Ortiz treasurer, Winslow attorney each totals 353 votes. Woodman secretary and Brennan marshal 182. Mayor McComb 351. Ward results show Hein Maher 117, Henry Farias 127, Westbrook Leyendecker 56, Agan Guernsey 53.
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Martin
de Lachica
Ortiz
Winslow
Woodman
Brennan
McComb
Hein
Maher
Henry
Farias
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Agan
Guernsey
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
An advertisement promotes subscribing to THE TIMES with a monthly rate of 60. per month offering daily opportunities or listings.
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the Times
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England
Taylor
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Maine
King of Prussia
Mississippi River
St. Joseph
San Francisco
Planters
St. Louis
Vaterland
Hamburg
Reskid
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Verdun
St. St. Quentin
Chamberlain
Hamilton
Western Union
Robert Allison
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Mattoon
Department Bureau of Markets
WSS
Dr. Edwards
Ohio
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwarda
Ali Druggists
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