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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1914
Page
5
The Laredo Fire Department will stage a pioneer village themed display named Slippery Gulch during the week starting December 21. The feature aims to draw crowds with a 49er era Rio Grande setting while local businesses promote holiday offerings and services.
Mrs W R McClain of Blairsville Pennsylvania shares that her son Ray suffered from croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy consistently relieved him quickly. She says she never is without it and calls it a positive cure for croup. Sold by all dealers.
The Lareco Mattress Factory establishes a new enterprise in the city after relocating from Corpus Christi. Modern machinery has arrived and the plant will operate from the former Iturbide Street building, recently vacated by the Laredo Steam Laundry.
Beginning today, the Navy extends apprentice seamen instruction from four to six months. Naval experts say four months was insufficient for proficiency, and the change will raise the number of men stationed here from 90 percent to about 1,300.
Mr. R W Morrison of the Laredo Electric and Railway Company spoke to about twenty five businessmen at the Chamber of Commerce outlining planned improvements and a rebuilt plant to end within three to four months. The district court continues clearing its criminal docket with cases disposed and others reset or forfeited bonds noted.
A. P. Johnson arrived from San Antonio. Mrs. L. R. DeWolf of Darwin stays at the Hamilton with Mrs. Cook visiting Devine. R. E. Lee of the Alamo Prewing Ass'n. visits, staying at the Hamilton. Mrs. MacDonnell of Nashville and Mrs. Brown of Austin are guests at the Laredo Seminary to inspect the work.
The Turkish cruiser Midirli, ex Breslau, bombarded Sebastopol while Sultan Selim, ex Goeben, bombarded Batoum and set it afire. Vienna reports mutiny in the Russian army besieging Przemysl with battalions taken away in fetters. A Mohammedan uprising in the Caucasus sends 50,000 armed Russian Muslims to the anti-Russian side. Austria acknowledges Servian capture of Belgrade after Austrians abandoned it without a fight.
Washington December 15 President Wilson announced his opposition to the literacy test provision in the immigration bill.
The Grands Stock Co presents The Power of Money in a cold night crowd pleaser and promises The Story of the Rose for tonight. Arthur Grandi and wife with son join the troupe bringing prior Laredo success and strong Italian character impersonations for the southern audience.
Ornamental stucco sections including bases columns and volutes have arrived for the new opera house. Installation will begin soon shaping a striking imposing front that will be one of the state’s most attractive and a credit to the city.
Miss Anita Brulard, famed for marksmanship with an automatic, bagged a ten point deer in a four person party. The deer head, skin, and horns will become a rug and trophy, marking her first deer kill and supplying feast and memento for friends.
A Roseville Ohio woman describes chronic indigestion and sick headaches, notes improvement after taking Chamberlain's Tablets, and states the remedy relieved her during a two to three day spell. Sold by all dealers.
In Attleboro Massachusetts on December 15 the only women chamber of commerce in the nation joined the men’s chamber for a grand banquet. Mrs S M Holman wife of Colonel Holman who leads the Attleboro Chamber organized the women’s group with nearly 100 members to boost local industries.
The Associated Press reports from Austin that Texas comptroller announced a rise of 56 million 948 thousand 987 dollars in the state's assessed wealth for the year. The increase signals growth across the economic landscape with implications for taxation and state finances.
Tokio reports an explosion trapped eight hundred miners in a coal mine by the sea coast about sixty miles from Nagasaki. Rescue teams battle to reach the trapped workers as officials assess damage and safety.
A late evening church wedding at San Agustin pro cathedral united Luis Pera and Constancia Vidaurri with Rev Father Jose Coma directing the ceremony. The bride wore Duchess satin with orange blossoms while Ester Vidaurri served as maid of honor and Rafael Vidaurri as escort. The couple will reside in Laredo and received numerous gifts as friends toasted their future.
A cold wave stretches from the Rockies to the Atlantic with frigid readings in Pennsylvania four below zero, Duluth fourteen below, and New York near zero. Temperatures ease in the Southwest as conditions moderate nationwide.
Fort Worth reports a pledge of quick trials for the African American suspects charged with the messenger boy murder, calming crowds and easing police in dispersing mobs.
Paris reports recent Allied defense of Belgian gains against heavy German assaults. English forces seized a small forest near Ypres. German forces mounted a frontal assault and captured a French position in Alsace.
Berlin reports an official statement denying claims that French artillery destroyed German batteries. The statement said the French attacks recently were weak and easily repulsed.
The German converted cruiser Cormorant arrived at Guam and was given 24 hours to depart or be interned. The ship was short on coal provisions and water.
Fort Worth December 15 The federal court granted Crane Company an injunction shielding the firm from state tax collection. Judge Meek announced the decision holding the Texas permit law for foreign corporations unconstitutional. Attorney General Loonel said he would appeal to the US Supreme Court. The ruling says the state cannot levy a fee based on property outside Texas.
A posted notice states hunting is forbidden in the pastures. Trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted.
A December 15 meeting in Alexandria brought Louisiana bankers together to study the cotton spot market, acreage reduction and cotton laws. Andrew Querbes, president of the Louisiana State Bankers Association, presided over the session.
Unofficial reports say the main German army is fighting in Russia. Military critics warn Russia must build her military railroad to match German mobility and rapid shifts. Allied numbers in France exceed German forces, but no advance seen as Gen Joffre tests German strength.
Washington December 15 The Corcoran Gallery of Art opens its fifth biennial American painting exhibit with liberal prizes from Ex Senator William A Clark of Montana and Corcoran medals. The Corcoran fund will help purchase top American works. The display runs daily through January 24 with an art jury led by Edward W Redfield and including Edmund Tarbell Ralph Clarkson Robert Henri and Emil Carlson. First prize is 2000 in cash plus the Corcoran gold medal.
Vienna reports that Austria-Hungary officially denied attempts to conclude a separate peace with Servia. The denial clarifies stance amid ongoing war diplomacy.
Paris reports the German governor of Belgian territory has ordered the provincial councils to convene on December 17 to arrange payment of a war tax totaling 70 million dollars. The measure aims to fund wartime needs amid occupation.
The information bureau reports that yesterday German trenches were taken and a number of prisoners captured. Allied forces made substantial progress along the front from Hollebeke to Wytechaete in Belgium.
Portland Oregon December 15 Rev J N Skinner former pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Detroit and Davenport Presbyterian Washington arrives to become pastor of Rose City Presbyterian Church. Though in his thirties, he has a notable record in social work and boys' work.
Washington officials announce this year's farm crop in the United States will total 4 945 000 000 dollars. The Department of Agriculture issues the estimate reflecting national agricultural output for the year.
Stop That Cough Now When you catch Cold or begin to Cough take Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It penetrates throat and lung linings and fights germs providing relief and natural healing. “Our whole family depend on Pine Tar Honey for Coughs and Colds.” 25c at your druggist.
Washington December 15 The house naval committee is weighing calling Col. Roosevelt to testify on U S war preparedness and readiness for potential conflict.
An indictment charging the murder of millionaire brewer Otto Koehler was returned against Miss Hedda Burgmeister. She shot Koehler in a room in her cottage in San Antonio in November.
Open trading on the New York Stock Exchange saw prices surge by several points at the start, followed by a heavy selling wave that dragged them back toward the opening level.
H M Hart of Birmingham chaired the Alabama Hotel Men's Association semi annual convention opening in Birmingham. A barbecue at Roe Buck Springs highlighted the gathering and the spring meeting is expected to be held at Anniston.
Paris reports the French Parliament convened for a brief session focused on war loans. It is expected to express confidence in President Poincare and the ministry handling the war.
Pittsburg Pa December 15 the new Chartiers Creek Bridge linking McKees Rocks and Chartiers Township was formally opened with an automobile parade speeches and banquet replacing the old White Bridge P F Brennan president of McKees Rocks Borough Council served as master of ceremonies
San Francisco announces the Red Light abatement law takes effect today. The famous Tenderloin district's resorts must exit business, with police to enforce. Many keepers have already moved to other cities amid the wave of closures.
Baltimore on December 15 declared Self Denial Day with cigars soda and luxuries banned by most residents. The citys relief fund for the poor and unemployed will be boosted by thousands of dollars before nightfall led by Mayor J H Preston who reports a hearty response from citizens.
Notice to celebrators warns that the ordinance against discharging cannon firecrackers will be strictly enforced. Anyone caught will be arrested and severely punished. Heed this warning.
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