German alien held in Sherman on grain fire charges
Sherman jail holds a German alien without a registration card accused of setting fire to grain elevators at Howe and destroying 30,000 bushels of grain and fourteen buildings. The article notes Texas law and public response, urging lawful trial and punishment to deter further crimes by enemy residents. It also discusses time standard debates from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo and a call for adopting a single official time nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Howe
Texas
United States
Shortman
Laredo
Red Cross
North
Southwest
Grayson County
People of
Bucking the Inevitable Daylight Saving Plan
The piece argues for adopting daylight saving time as a national standard. It notes few oppose adopting the plan, cites confusion from dual time systems like Sun Time in Detroit, and recalls cities resisting change before accepting that a uniform standard benefits all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Detroit
Michigan
Notice in Probate Webb County Guardianship Hearing
Webb County Texas notices J A Ortiz files for guardianship of Juveniles Juventino Dora and Berta Flores to be heard at Webb County Court May third Monday 1918 at the Laredo courthouse. publication required for ten days prior to return day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb County
Webb
Texas
State of Texas
Juventino, Dora
Berta Flores
J. A. Ortiz
Laredo
J. A. Rodriguez
Webb Co
Laredo Planing Company Promises Heavier Screen Doors
The Laredo Planing Company advertises its capability to produce all kinds of screen work with emphasis on heavier screen doors. John O. Buenz Lumber Co promotes better doors at the same price than buying from outside. August 25, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Planing
John O. Buenz Lumber CO
Mass Meeting Called Over Heights Water Situation
A mass meeting of Heights residents will be held at the public school tonight at eight o'clock to discuss action on the water situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Heights
Times Classified Opportunity Ad
Classified notice offers a daily watch service for The Times with a monthly subscription of 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Notable Birthday Today Andrew J. Peters Turned 46
Andrew J. Peters celebrates his 46th birthday today as Boston mayor-elect. A native of Boston and Harvard educated, he rose from Massachusetts general assembly to Congress, then Assistant Secretary of the Treasury before winning the Boston mayoralty in a four-candidate race last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Peters
Boston
Peters
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Harvard Law School
Massachusetts General Assembly
Congress
Proclamation sets April 6 1918 school board election in Laredo
M S Ryan president of the Laredo Independent School District orders an election on April 6 1918 to elect three Trustees. Polling places are Central Grammar School for Precincts 1 and 2 with Oscar Staben Emeterio Mendoza and C Zagarnaga. Urban School Building with P P Leyendecker J T Agan Alonzo Carrera. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M S. Ryan
Independent School District
Laredo
Texas
Central Grammar School
Oscar Staben
Emeterio Mendoza
C. Zagarnaga
Urbabn
P. P. Leyendecker
J. T. Agan
Alonzo Carrera
State of
Learn From Others Ways and Use Chamberlains Tablets
Advice on adopting effective methods from others and using Chamberlains Tablets for biliousness and constipation with many people reporting good results. Encourages following those who have benefited from the remedy.
Notice of Sale in Webb County Texas
Public auction to satisfy a Webb County Texas judgment against Miguel R Avila for 764.40 plus interest. Sheriff Antonio Salinas will sell the described cylinder and related items on the first Tuesday of April between 10 am and 4 pm at the store of Cencbio Garcia in Laredo. Proceeds to satisfy the judgment, costs, and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodolfo Zaffirini
Miguel R Avila
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Rodolfo R. Zaffirini
Miruel R. Avila
City of
Laredo
Miguel R. Avila
Amelia P. Stein
Gomez Palacio
Durango
Mexico
Nordberg Mfg Co
Milwaukee
Enobio Garcia
Cencbio Garcia
Antonio Salinas
M. G. Benavides
War Bond Drive Urges Webb County For $500 Million Certificates
A 1961 county notice urges Webb County residents and the banks of Laredo to invest in April 1918 treasury certificates of indebtedness. Subscriptions open until 3 pm April 10 1918 with denominations from $500 to $100 000 and payment via forwarding to the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas. The appeal emphasizes patriotism and business prudence to fund Army and Navy needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ‘Treasury
United States
Laredo
Webb County
Federal Reserve Bank of
Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
A. Winslow
This Date in History and Notices
A collage of historical milestones from 1783 to 1917 plus local notices on Holy Cross feast observance at Santo Tomas, Barber Shop hours, and a Mattoon reader’s cure by Chamberlain's Tablets. Includes events in US Sweden Maine boundary, mutineers, Paris clashes, ship launches, Verdun actions, and church celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
United States
Sweden
Portsmouth
England
Tom Taylor
London
Lord Ashburton
Washington
Maine
King of
Prussia
Mississippi River
Verdun
St. St. Quentin
Clo
Chamberlain
Holy Cross
Santo Tomas
Northward Onion Shipments Begin From Laredo
Onion shipments from Laredo start on a small scale as harvests race ahead. John Armengol loaded the first carload from his San Rafael farm with six more carloads following to markets in the East via the International and Great Northern railway. Bermuda onions are expected as harvesting continues while growers avoid glut by shipping to meet demand. Bureau of Markets representatives assist at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to aid shipping and marketing, aiming for a balanced season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
United States
Canada
John Armengol
San Rafael
South Laredo
Bureau of Markets
City Officials Elected Without Opposition
City council canvassed election results with no opposition. all current officials were declared reelected. A contract for paving School Plaza and Martin Plaza was awarded to Florencio Flores for 5611, work to begin soon. Others: quit claim request referred, mayor authorized to appoint another city chauffeur, election expenses funded, bills approved by finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Plaza
School Plaza
Florencio Flores
Peter P. Leyendecker
W. D
Martin
de Lachica
Ortiz
Winslow
Woodman
Brennan
McComb
Hein
Maher
Henry
Farias
Westbrook
Leyendecker
Agan
Guernsey
Rheumatic Pain Relief Praised by Batavia Woman
Mrs. S. N. Finch of Batavia New York testifies that Chamberlain's ointment relieves chest pains and shoulder lameness from rheumatism with prompt relief and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Laredo Lodge to Convene Masonic Meeting Tonight
Called meeting of Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M tonight at 8 p m. Work in M M degree. All visiting brethren invited to attend. J L DANNELLEY W M.
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Laredo
A. F
A. M
J. L. Dannelley
W. M
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Clear Complexion
A noted Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards has for 17 years treated liver and bowel ailments with a simple vegetable formula in olive oil. The tablets, sold 10c and 25c, are marketed as a gentle liver cleanser and laxative, popular with thousands of women and men as a calomel substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Druggiste
Smuggler Captured After Large Narcotics Haul
Mounted Customs inspectors Robert Rumsey and John Chamberlain seized a narcotics smuggler near the Rio Grande front. Hilario Hervas Pascual, an aged Spaniard, possessed cocaine and morphine valued at $1,100. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Foster and bound over to the federal grand jury in $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rumsey
John Chamberlain
Rio Grande
Hilario Hervas Pascual
Pascual
United States
Foster
Federal Grand Jury
Saloon Closing Date Debate Stirs Texas Town
Saloonkeepers dispute the start date of the statewide prohibition law. Most agree April 15 marks enforcement but some argue it begins April 12 at 9 30 PM, since Sunday is April 14 and midnight would turn to April 15. Attorneys split on exact moment of effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Funeral of Mrs. Manuel Cruz Held After Pneumonia Death
Mrs. Manuel Cruz died at 1112 Grant street from pneumonia yesterday morning. Her funeral was from the home to San Agustin pro-cathedral at 7:30 PM, delayed for the Monterey born father’s arrival. Pallbearers included Luis A. Lafon Emilio Dodier and others. interment followed at Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Cruz
Grant Street
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Monterey
House of Sorrow
Luis A. Lafon
Emilio Dodier
D. M. Valdez
M. M. Trevisio
B. G. Salinas
G. P. Farias
Pablo B. Juarez
Jose Mogas
M. Vizcaya Sierra
A. L. Vidaurri
J. S. Penn
R. Navarro
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Paris
Greenwich Observatory
Washington Observatory
Nuevo Laredo
Europe
P. m
Nat
Teast
Teuton
A. D
M. S. Ryan
Joe P. Leyendecker
Bell-Ans
kKrave
3. B
Hamilton
Western Union
Robert Allison
Mattoon
Department Bureau of Markets
S. S
Ohio
Ysa
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