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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1918
Page
3
In a special county session Judge Page presided over lunacy examinations for General Escobedo Mauro Fistro and Manuel Ramon. The jury found all three of unsound mind. Escobedo and Ramon to be sent to the insane asylum. Fierro to be deported to Mexico.
The weekly review from the Federal Bureau of Markets notes slow demand and low prices for onions. Houston and New Orleans report Bermuda onions with no Texas supplies, while several cities show no Bermuda stock on markets. Prices to jobbers mostly unchanged, some markets hitting new lows in producing areas.
Department of Education of Texas orders an examination for teachers' certificates on Friday and Saturday this week. Co Superintendent B Richardson notes efforts to bring examiners if possible to conduct the test per directions. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad promises relief for rheumatism with topical relief and advertised prices 25 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
The Me ford New Jersey school board is now entirely composed of women. American women increasingly enter architecture. The Santa Fe Railway Company employs five thousand women. Ten field hospitals in France and one in England are run entirely by women. Elizabeth Reynolds Rodger of Kentucky, a Chicago resident, becomes Illinois first woman automobile dealer. Princess Ingrid, seven, daughter of Sweden's Crown Prince and Princess, serves as an active Swedish Red Cross member.
Washington A milestone note on April 4 marks the flag’s centennial since the Continental Congress approved the first flag in 1777. The article explains the evolution from 13 stripes and stars to the present 48 stars with a specific star order set by Taft in 1912. It lists each state as it appears in the star sequence.
The Red Cross Surgical Room opens at 2:20 pm and junior and knitting circles meet later at 3% and 4 pm respectively. Ladies Aid Society and Camp Fire Girls meet at 4 pm with hosts Mrs. Mc Culloch and Mrs. Ramsay and Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Poggenpohl. A Married Ladies Dancing Club event at 8:45 pm, Boy Scouts meet at 7 pm, and a Womanless Wedding at the Royal Opera House concludes the evening.
Mr Victor Sielski returned yesterday from a brief trip to San Antonio. A. H. Floyd traveled to Atlanta in response to his father’s illness. The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church meets with Mrs. Ince at 4 PM. Mrs. J. T. Hassell reports a delightful motor trip from San Antonio to Waco and her stay at 114 West 12th Street. Miss Clara Nelson leaves for Uvalde as a delegate to the Woman's Clubs district meeting. Mrs. Hanson and children depart for Uvalde to visit relatives. Miss Louise Stumberg of San Antonio visits Miss Helen Richter. F W Mally in Crystal City en route to visit other Texas towns. Married Ladies Dancing Club plans a 7:45 PM dance at Elks Hall.
The Red Cross Subgeal Room was open yesterday afternoon with many ladies in attendance. Mesdames Witting and others participated in productive activities and contributed to the effort.
Texas-Mexican Train No 1 leaves for Corpus Christi at 1 20 p m Train No 2 arrives from Corpus Christ at 2 10 p m International Great Northern Through fast train for St Louis leaves at 11 00 a m arrives 4 15 p m Night Train leaves at 9 p m and arrives at . m Rio Grande Eagle Pass Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m arrives at Minera 10 20 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 p m arrives at Laredo 3 16 p m
Parish Guild of Christ Church met with Mrs. A E Younkin to mark sale articles, noting few items due to Red Cross work. A Thrift Circle will promote Thrift stamps with a morning sale 9 to 12 next Wednesday. The Passport comedy at Laredo drew praise for cast led by Mrs Schmitt and Mr Hanchett, with standout performances by Dr Kenney and Mrs Anderson.
An old saying suggests nature cures but doctors aid the process. Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieves the lungs liquifies mucus and helps expel it while aiding nature to restore health.
A bill discussed in Congress seeks a heavy fine and 20 years imprisonment for disloyal utterances and hindrance to wartime efforts. Senators Overman and Jodor weighed in citing public danger and enforcement challenges amid spy fears. A separate conference in Washington approved penalties for destruction of war materials and sabotage.
Tristram Speaker, Cleveland outfielder, received celebrations on his 30th birthday as he lined up for the Indians versus the New York Giants exhibition game in Dallas Texas. The milestone echoes his Texas debut on April 4 1888, begun at Fort Worth while in college and first professional appearance with Cleburne in 1896.
The centennial marks the birth anniversary of Captain Mayne Reid, famed for The Rifle Rangers and The Scalp Hunters. Born in northern Ireland to a Presbyterian minister, he came to America at 20, traded and hunted along the Mississippi and Missouri, served in the Mexican War, and died in London in 1880s.
Washington reports the third Liberty Loan campaign will run for five weeks with banks allotted five days after the drive to tally subscriptions.
James King watchman for the committee on public information was found dead with a bullet wound in his head in Washington. A Black employee of the committee was arrested after officials said the two had quarreled. Police doubt the killing involved a search for war secrets.
General Pershing was awarded the grand cross of the Order of Leopold according to Belgian legation dispatches Paris dated April 4. Heavy artillery fighting raged north of Montdidier with French prisoners and two machine guns taken in Champagne raids. French troops penetrated German trenches west of Rheims and on the Meuse left bank, returning 30 prisoners. German raids east of Rheims near Avecourt wood failed.
A collection of curiosities notes tipless Chicago barber shops promised, claims about Porto Ricans adopting prohibition, the Spanish embassy in London as the oldest permanent embassy, Para rubber from the Amazon, Paris Matin staff size, King George’s stamp collection, and the origin of the nickname John Chinaman from a London theatre letter a century ago.
Italian aviators on the French front bombarded the Metz airdrome twice and attacked a train carrying reserve troops en route to the front.
London reports that shipping construction in the United Kingdom doubled in the year ending March 31 compared with the prior year. The rise reflects a surge in wartime ship production and expanded naval yard activity.
London reports little activity in the battle area with occasional artillery fire and a few British prisoners taken. Western front weather hindered operations as both sides prepare for renewed attacks. Paris notes no French steamships were sunk by German submarines last week.
The regular monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Laredo Chapter Red Cross is called for Tuesday evening April 9 1918 at Elks Hall 8 00 p m due to hall being used for other purposes. Full attendance requested by the chairman. Miss Anita Brulard Secretary.
One person was wounded yesterday by long range bombardment in Paris. The report notes anti Jewish riots in Moscow on April 4 and references anti Jewish unrest.
In New York on April 4 the Cornell Pennsylvania and Columbia forensic fliers chose a live debate subject for the tri university rebate. The resolved topic is that the Government would exercise power to restrict expression of opinion in war time. Each university will send two teams one for the affirmative abroad and one for the negative at home.
The intercollegiate champions from State captured six of seven classes in their first meet. Kid Elberfeld at 42 years continues a regular pastiming job as player-manager for Little Rock. Eddie McGoorty trains, with boxing experts saying he may have more fights. Ruth shows his old power in practice with additional-base hits hinted.
Reports indicate widespread violence in Turkestan with 200 people killed in Makand and substantial property destruction. The clashes prompted emergency measures as authorities assess the damage and casualties.
Assistant Secretary of War Podvoisky states at a Moscow military conference that Russia will form an army of 1,500,000 men with equipment equal to Germany or Japan. Russian steamships in American ports are requisitioned for Entente service, now flying the Russian flag under the current government.
Paris reports German forces have moved 1,000 civilians from occupied northern France to Russia for hard labor. Four hundred are women who were allegedly insulted by American officers. A separate note from Stockholm says American officers faced threats from Finnish guards in a restaurant after visiting General Mannerheim. Washington announces Liberty Bond Issue three matures in ten years on September 15, 1928 with interest from May 4.
A deodorized skin treatment Zemo offers fast relief for itching and eruptions including pimples and ringworm, with 35c or 1 bottle. Herbine promotes liver activity, blood vitality, and bowel regulation to restore energy, priced 50c.
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