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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1915
Page
7
Gladsome springlike weather brings Mila dy with a new bonnet and latest summer attire to promenades. People, including ordinary men and dudolets, don Panama hats and stylish headgear. Churches hold Easter services with special music and sermons. houses of worship are full. Afternoon and evening unfold in outdoor life as Easter garbs draw crowds.
A former Laredo boy now linked with Mexican Railways has devised a novel locomotive machinery arrangement claimed to simplify engine construction and reduce parts. Though details are technical, engineers understand the potential and Flores seeks U S patent protection. Flores rose from local machinist to notable inventor, with Laredo residents rooting for his success.
Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Illinois writes of stomach trouble and bloating after meals. After two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she was cured. For sale by all dealers Adv.
In a skat ing rink bout witnessed by a sizable crowd Ralph King from Rebstown dominated Cauhtemoc Aguilar, the Mexican champion, pinning him twice within an hour. King toyed with Aguilar early, finishing the first pin in fourteen minutes and the second in a similar span to entertain the audience.
Real estate transfers filed since Saturday involve N C Schlemmer selling 160 acres from Survey 1378 Webb county to Carl Luetcke for $1 eta Selig Deutschman selling a quarter undivided interest in 640 acres from Survey 1155 Webb county to Ho Carter for $750 Mrs Minnie Corren selling two lots in block no Wood for $400 to D C de Ja hieu
Three cars of onions were shipped out of Laredo over the I G N Saturday night. None went out last night. This makes a total of seven cars shipped thus far this season. Some lively shipping may be expected this week.
A brief public notice asserts that no orders are solicited or accepted in violation of Texas liquor laws. It underscores compliance with state regulations and warns against improper procurement actions.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania executives of the three anthracite districts met to formulate demands for a new contract with operators. They plan to name a convention date for presenting miners' demands as the current agreement, extended until April 1, nears expiration.
A state pure food department sponsored show opens in Dubuque on April 5 and runs through April 17 with lecturers scheduled each afternoon and evening to educate attendees about pure food standards.
Atlanta on April 5 heard Arthur D. O. Little, noted engineer chemist, outline a plan to boost the South’s resources. Little, credited with advancing many chemical industries, spoke at the Chamber of Commerce on developing regional opportunities.
Washington April session opens with the Leo M Frank murder appeal awaiting first report. The day also calls the railroads vs Post Office mail transport funds case, the International Harvester antitrust suit, and Georgia v Tennessee Copper Co over sulfur fumes from smelters.
In Boston on April 5 a $400 000 suit by William J. Lowrie against James B. Castle and others, Hawaii sugar kings, begins. Filed in 1906, the case claims breach of contract during Lowrie’s tenure as general manager of Hawaii sugar plantations. Since filing, pleadings poured in and 200 days were needed to present evidence to an auditor.
April 5 report from Kankakee states Inez McLaine a Piper City telephone operator will be questioned after Ford County grand jury term about sending a dead baby by express from Piper City to Cincinnati. She admits shipping the suitcase but denies any baby inside at departure. a letter to Mrs NOW Knapp head of Gods Bible School Cincinnati asked burial.
The Nation’s leagues note 23865 players tried in nine seasons with 12 672 horses starting at pace meets and 479 trips run. Pennsylvania faces Walter today as the varsity eights and second team race a mile. Connie Mack moves Rube Oldring to third base replacing Frank Baker. The postponed national bowling meet opens in New York with experts from the East at Grand Central Palace.
Mr and Mrs F B Whittaker of Reiser spent Saturday night in the city and returned home yesterday. Roy Campbell of San Antonio arrived yesterday and is stopping at the Hamilton. Judge C C Thomas of Cotulla was in town yesterday. W C Middleton of Mission, a leading onion grower, is visiting and represents the lower Rio Grande on the Co operative Onion Growers Committee. Capt J C Minus will leave tomorrow for New York as the committee’s representative to observe shipping conditions for this season’s onion crop.
An early 20th century ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for acute and chronic rheumatism headaches sciatic rheumatism and lumbago. It claims quick relief by penetrating to the pain site and soothing the affected part. Get a bottle now and keep it handy for emergencies.
Apolonio Botello aged about 45, once a general merchant at Encinas, died at home 714 Grant Street this morning after moving to Laredo months ago for health. He leaves a wife, several children, and other relatives. Funeral plans not announced.
Mr and Mrs H H Jefferies left the city last week for their ranch near Webb where they completed a handsome dwelling. Mr Jefferies plans to oversee cattle operations, moving there to give personal attention to this department of the ranch.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballards Snow Liniment it is both healing and antiseptic It is priced at 5c per bottle or 1 00 per bottle Sold by all druggists Ad.
Mr and Mrs Joe Merriweather announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Clementina to Mr Eduardo Petia. The ceremony will be held at San Agustin church on Saturday April 17 at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Diana Maria Lafon, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Luis Lafon, was christened at San Agustin Church yesterday afternoon at five o'clock. The proud parents are Mr and Mrs A Br Lafon.
J E Garrett a Corpus Christi real estate dealer and cattle buyer, shot in a Fort Worth hotel by William Evans of Fort Worth after a dispute over a 6000 head cattle import from Chihuahua. Garrett, in Laredo for the deal, was known locally and may die from his wounds.
The Philathea Club convened Friday at Mrs Burrs home for a routine business meeting followed by Master social Master decorations. After refreshments, guests enjoyed games recitations and musical selections, and it was past midnight when they departed.
A medicinal claim describes HER BINE as waking the liver and vitalizing the blood. It is said to regulate the bowels restore energy and cheerfulness with a price of 50 cents. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement promotes short term money making opportunities with discounted rates. It invites readers to place classified listings in the paper’s dollar driven ad section.
In Havana on April 6, Jess Willard defeated Jack Johnson by knockout in the 26th round to claim the world heavyweight title. The win drew 15,000 spectators, with soldiers ushering Johnson to safety after the knockout as moving picture cameras recorded the event. Johnson and Willard were both cheered at the start with ring times at 1 15 and four minutes later.
AP dispatches from London report roving Bulgarian bands entering Greece at three points and Saloniki fear Balkan tensions. Bulgaria promises Serbia reparations for damages, while Greece massed troops on the border. Washington releases the brief note on the Hindenburg Friedrich sinking and the William P. Frye case, framing it with legal considerations and a call for reparation.
Berlin reports a semi official note that more than 0,000 Anglo French troops landed on Lemnos near the Dardanelles entrance The Dardanelles situation remains unchanged The Russian fleet attacked the Turkish Black Sea port of Eregii last Tuesday firing 2 000 shots sinking nine barges and damaging four houses with no casualties recorded
April 5 reports say British aviators bombed in Belgium severely damaging a German airship and its hangar at Berghen Sainte Agathe. At Hoboken the Antwerp naval yards were gutted. Two German submarines were submerged and another damaged with German workers killed and 62 wounded.
A Constantinople despatch reports the Turkish fleet yesterday sank two Russian vessels the Provident of 2000 tons and the Vax fochnova of 1500 tons at Odessa Off the Dardanelles the Turks sank an Anglo French minesweeper indicating ongoing naval combat in the region with multiple vessels reported sunk.
Paris April 5 A Nish dispatch reports Servian losses in the Bulgarian raid near 125 men. About one and a half regiments of Bulgarians were engaged in the raid.
Berlin reports that Belgian forces were repulsed near Drei Gretchen while French attacks in the Arzonne and near Boureilles and Pont-a-Mousson were repulsed by German artillery. Germans gained ground by mining Le Pretre forest. a Russian assault northeast of Sa Walki was repelled. Only major activity on the Eastern front.
London April reports a German submarine sank two ships, the British steamer Olivine and the Russian bark Hermes, off the Isle of Wight on Sunday. Both vessels were rescued.
An Athens report states the British warship Lord Nelson is stranded inside the Dardanelles and sunk by shore batteries. The vessel displaced 16 000 tons and mounted four 12 inch guns with a crew of Bod men.
Count Zeppelin in Remenshorn Switzerland April 5 criticizes the Zeppelin captain for delaying actions awaiting better weather and retreating from hostile airmen. He argues the London attack has been needlessly postponed.
Chiasso, Switzerland April 5 Many Italian troops are assembling on the Austrian border amid tensions. The movement signals increased military readiness along the frontier with Austria.
Washington reports a note sent to Britain warning that cutting off commerce with Germany will be punished tomorrow. The note frames punishment for policy that blocks trade with Germany. The message reflects ongoing tensions in wartime diplomacy.
The article chronicles a brutal boxing match between Johnson and Willard across thirteen rounds. It details repeated jabs and body blows, feints, bleeding lips and ears, and Willard's distress while Johnson dominates with hooks and uppercuts.
The article recounts Jess Willard's decisive knockout of Johnson after a long, grueling bout. Round by round, Willard pressures the challenger, lands hard body blows, and gains the upper hand until Johnson falls. the crowd floods the ring in a historic finish.
Soldiers swarmed onto the platform resisting the crowd as fear rose and officials moved in to restore order. The incident disrupted the area and prompted security measures following the threat to Johnson and nearby bystanders.
United States District Attorney Cline says he has secret service men at the Havana ringside but declines to explain the reason.
Brownsville Texas reports the arrival today of a Carrancista aeroplane during the April 5 news update. The limited readable text notes the aircraft's arrival without further details on its origin or purpose.
Governor Ferguson vetoed the 25000 appropriation to enforce the sanitary livestock commission quarantine rules. He signed the bill allowing the sale of lands from the public school fund.
Werner Horn the Prussian army officer faces a U S District Court hearing on charges of transporting dynamite across state lines in the attempt to blow the Vanceboro Maine international bridge His lawyers argue the offense is political or an act of war and beyond federal jurisdiction Horn has refused bail and is jailed awaiting extradition to Canada.
The old Jersey City post office and site in New Jersey will be sold at auction today with the custodian of the new post office acting as auctioneer. The sale proceeds are expected to include the historic property and adjacent parcels in Jersey City.
Chicago April 5. The United States commission on industrial relations begins a two week public hearing on conditions of employment for conductors and porters on Pullman cars. The inquiry will also probe telegraph company relations and operators, the Harriman road shop strike, and may examine Chicago stockyards. The hearing is described as among the most important in the series.
The divorce suit of Mrs Caroline Giddings Rogers against Larry Elton Rogers proceeds on an undefended calendar with Rogers not opposing. The case intersects the Ida Sniffen Walters murder charge, as Rogers may be free to marry Walters thus blocking spousal testimony against each other, impacting the homicide prosecution.
Last night at the Dixie a moving picture exhibition featured Annette Kellerman in Neptune's Daughter. The program impressed Laredo audiences with superb scenery beautiful stage settings and costuming far beyond the average. Kellerman admirably combines acting charm and swimming prowess in a fairy tale story that ends happily ever after.
The Benavides Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy held its regular monthly meeting Saturday at 3:30 p m hosted by Mrs L Daiches on Matamoros street A social hour followed. Mrs J B Buttron presented two original poems The Prejudice of Nations and What Are My Favorite Songs and Why Refreshments were served.
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