13 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1914
Page
1
Russian forces pierced German lines in two locations as the advance on Warsaw pressed the front. German troops pulled back under heavy pressure, signaling a volatile battlefield shift.
Trinity Church chimes sounded ten as the New York Stock Exchange reopened for limited trading after a 111 day closure. Gains led the start with General Motors up 26 points and Texas Company up 18 as large lots dominated the session. European dispatches cite shifting fronts near Warsaw and Cracow with German retreats and Russian counter moves.
By Associated Press two hundred aircraft for the navy were recommended to the house naval committee today by Captain Bristol head of the navy aeronautical bureau. They are needed urgently he said.
Ida M Tarquell argues based on U S Census data that American women today lead more useful productive lives than ever. Twilight Sleep is examined for safety and suitability. Essays from Dr Charles E Jefferson and a minister tale highlight marital harmony and Christian perspectives.
Paris reports a dramatic week as Servia claims a great victory led by the king’s arrival at the front. The monarch vowed to die for the fatherland and urged soldiers to drive out the enemy. Servians fought with fierce resolve on the battlefield.
Washington December 12 The house miles committee approved a yea and nay vote on a constitutional amendment proposal. The committee voted five to three against Gardner's resolution to investigate U S military preparedness with all Democrats opposing. The prohibition proposal will be brought up in the house December 22.
The document lists resources including loans, furniture and fixtures, real estate, site for banking house, United States bonds, other bonds, stocks and securities, cash and light exchange. Totals show 1 358 882 08 with undivided profits, net deposits and circulation. Officers M Alexander vice president and Sam W Brown cashier sign the statement.
Innis Texas December 12 District Judge Hawkins last minute granted a temporary injunction preventing the Houston and Texas Central from moving its division headquarters and shops from Innis to Mexia.
Washington reports Mexico is pressing the United States to send back 39 Mexican refugees who fled to Galveston with troops. Mexico pledges a fair trial for the group and to resolve the matter promptly.
The International Exhibition of Inventions opens in New York at the New Grand Central Palace. The American Institute will award gold silver and bronze medals and diplomas to inventions judged for novelty, utility, and practicality. A cotton industry exhibit accompanies the event, with plans for an inventor congress and lectures next week drawing many visitors.
Rome reports the Vatican announces that the pope's bid for a Christmas season war truce did not succeed owing to the opposition of a certain power. The note frames the failure as a diplomatic setback in wartime negotiations.
Copenhagen reports a large fire at the great barracks near Kiel Germany with the origin kept secret. The incident follows wartime tensions and raises questions about containment and safety.
Paris reports the Germans driven from the west bank of the Yser in Belgium. French artillery claims include destroying six German batteries and a large aviation balloon on the Meuse. French forces dynamited a blockhouse and attacks on the Menge heights.
Amsterdam reports authorities seized fifteen river boats carrying provisions. It is charged the Germans aimed to smuggle them into Belgium to aid logistics.
Berlin dispatch reports the official statement that German forces are holding their own in Poland and near Cracow as of December 12.
A German army officer was discovered inside a huge trunk that had been shipped to Rotterdam. The trunk was addressed to the Dutch port, and authorities initiated further inquiries into the case and possible interception of the officer.
Delegates from Canada and multiple U S skating associations attend the seventh annual ISU of America meeting in New York to set dates and venues for speed and figure skating championships across the United States and Canada for the coming season.
An old home remedy advertises Sloan’s Liniment for neuralgia and other pains. Apply over the painful area without rubbing to soothe the nerve and calm inflammation. A 25 cent bottle is urged for household use against colds, joints, lumbago, and sciatica with a money back guarantee.
The United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans reports unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with probable rain. Warmer tonight. Fort McIntosh observed 24 hours ending 5 p m shows a max of 52 degrees and a min of 42 with a north wind and cloudy skies.
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