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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1915
Page
3
The city awoke Thursday to news that Pancho Villa proclaimed himself president of Mexico. With Carranza Garza and Villa as concurrent leaders, peace is seen as fragile. Analysts expect rapid, significant moves as multiple factions push their agendas in the volatile republic.
A list of donors with amounts includes M Bruni & Broso000 Milmo National Bank 50 Leopoldo Villegas 10 Leonard Nelson A C Richter 20 Dentz & Brother 10 Alexander L J Christen 5 Moser's Store 5 Sames Moore & Co 5 M Ferrara Volpe 5 Julian M Trevito 2.50 A Sarnvignet 5 Benavides 4 Dry oo Roe 5 Salt 1 Juge Garcia Sauvignet 2.40 The note promises publication of further contributors in the next issue.
In Marshall Texas William Black described as an ex priest and lecturer was shot and killed during an altercation after he attacked Roman Catholic beliefs. John Rogers and others were also involved with charges filed against Hall and Ryan. Cope land remained hospitalized and not expected to survive.
Marshall Texas February 4 two more arrests linked to the killing of ex Priest Black and John Rogers who died last night. John Copeland wounded with little chance of recovery. Arrestees named Walter Verbalen and George Tier believed near the scene of the shooting.
The Laredo Independent School District board met yesterday and voted two holidays for Washington birthday celebrations. Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday February 22 and 23 for pupils and teachers to enjoy the events. Superintendent Christen to decorate grammar and high school buildings and to build a float for the parade on February 22 representing Laredo public schools.
A Wichita Falls high school student, Corte Wagoner, died from injuries suffered during a basketball scrimmage held Tuesday. The incident prompted an investigation and school officials expressed condolences to the family and teammates.
The Ladies committee led by Thomas Reed received a letter from Judge Quentin Corley praising the strong community response to the Girls Industrial Training School fund drive. Citizens contributed 149,970 dollars, plus 1,125 dollars appropriated by the county commissioners, far exceeding expectations for a city of Laredo’s size.
A transit notice outlines routing changes for February with a sequence from Towers Furniture on Flores Avenue to Reevoor and east on Maphet streets to Bib treeyite. The ad appears in The Times offering a 50 cent cover and monthly subscription details.
Le General and Mrs HR WK Wvarns spend the week in Corpus Christi. Ralph Eads of Bachwal in the city last night. Burges of San Antonio visits. C Rieter and son Carlos plan a New York trip to buy spring stock for their department store. Express and Route Agent M H Melton depart for San Antonio after a short visit. Names listed: T F Kelley San Antonio OH Popenoe Washington DC GC Clinger New York J F Goodin San Antonio EK RO Kodly Houston J B Palmer Dallas A J Melton HA Apple John Robertson Ed Shefters Milwaukee H Moody New Jersey Perialat St Louis May R Barnett I L Boutland San Antonio B F Johnr Houston J Finn Pittsburg VA FL Vaden EB I Sherman Bob Burges San Antonio W R Newsom Dallas Jitze San Antonio
The San Angelo Sun cites a crime of advertising value in East Texas. A man asked his son in San Angelo to buy a standard safety razor after seeing it advertised in another city. The son explains local hardware merchants did not advertise the item, while the San Angelo firm did.
Mrs. C. Punn of Arnold, Pennsylvania, reports chronic stomach trouble and bilious attacks eased by Chamberlain's Tablets. She says after one bottle she feels like a different person and offers the product for dealer sites.
Joints that ache and muscles drawn or contracted should be treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It penetrates to the spot to relieve suffering. Price 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Frank Goteb found a wrestling wonder and subjects him to a sprout course. George Lurich, the Russian wrestler, forfeited to Lemke after a second quiz last week in Boston. The Bohemian gave him too much of his own medicine, which was abuse.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a good remedy for a cough. It claims to heal irritation and ease symptoms, offered at two dollars per bottle and sold by all druggists.
General Von Schjerning, one of Europe’s most tireless figures, serves as the general staff surgeon for the German army. He is held responsible for all actions carried out by the survival division across the army’s lines of operation.
Charles Beresford recounts a fierce York mayoral contest with Sir Christopher Furness. Lord Marcus Beresford rose and quipped Our names are Shadrach Meshack and Abednego to declare the brothers came to temper Furness, who lost by 11 acres.
Albany Feb 4 The New York senate voted unanimously for a suffrage resolution after the house had approved it. The measure now proceeds to the state elections for final action.
The Crane Company, a leading plumbing supply house, agreed to pay a 75000 fine and halt business in Texas. The agreement ends the state anti trust action seeking several million dollars in penalties and the company will cover all court costs.
Ottawa parliament opened with urgent focus on war finance. Fifty million already voted, with about one hundred million more expected. Legislation will center on war related revenue like tariffs and expeditionary force appropriations. A stamp tax patterned after the U S model was under consideration.
At the southeast corner of the market a vendor offers fresh fish and oysters daily in any style. Select and extra select oysters are sold by the dozen or hundred, and select fish by the pound for takeaway. No delivery service. Signed J. W. Hopkins Shorty. [1-9-1]. (Adv.)
Dr. A B Culberson of Evans Georgia was shot to death by a posse after a night-long search. He had been charged with assaulting a young married woman, daughter of a Martinez prominent citizen. The shooting occurred near Augusta as authorities pursued the physician through the area.
An advertising snippet promotes Herb ine as fast relief for stomach distress and indigestion. It claims to expel badly digested food and restore stomach and bowels tone, priced at 50e and sold by all druggists.
Peru Indiana man R F Erwin recounts indigestion biliousness and constipation last winter. He bought Chamberlains Tablets after seeing them recommended and they helped him right away. For sale by all dealers Ady
The steamship town with a crew and about fifty passengers sank in the ice near Chicago as Kan sas Arizona and Racine became trapped. Tugs and life savers aided in rescues and the Racine assisted the Iowa refugees. All aboard reached shore by walking on the ice.
Two track laborers were killed and five injured when a string of freight cars toppled onto the workers in Galveston Texas on February 4. The incident was reported by the Associated Press. courthouse crews investigated the scene and safety officials prepared statements on rail yard procedures.
Karl Derehard was killed in a duel in Klein on February 4. Will Rutherford surrendered to authorities following the confrontation.
Four Yaquis were killed and twenty wounded when about 1,000 Yaquis mutinied in Guaymas yesterday. The clash occurred in the Mexican port town with no foreigners reported hurt. Local officials dispatched guards to restore order and assess casualties.
In the House at Austin on February 4, bills reported favorably include an anti fraternities measure and a full crew bill. A bill to place interurban roads under the railroad commission was reported unfavorably to the Senate.
The Democrats were two votes short on the ship purchase bill in the Senate on February 4, leaving the tally 48 to 48. With two absent senators expected back, lawmakers anticipated a possible tie and a decisive vote by the vice president.
Washington February 4 A Democratic caucus of House members will endorse Champ Clark to serve as speaker of the 64th Congress. Claude Kitchin of North Carolina is set to become Floor Leader, replacing Oscar Underwood who moves to the Senate in March. Contested vacancies loom on Ways and Means with six openings and many contenders to appease diverse sections.
Notice of meeting for Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway stockholders to be held at the company offices in Laredo Texas on Thursday March 4 1915 at 4 p m for election of directors and other business. The board of directors will meet immediately after at the same location. Secretary C Biggio Laredo Texas February 2 1915.
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