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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Belgium indicate German forces are preparing for a major movement on the West Front. Petrograd states Austrians are on the defensive along the Dniester River. The dispatch notes heavy destruction of American buildings and continued munition manufacture amid the broader war effort.
AP reports rising fear for more than 2000 marooned people in inundated territory near Newellton. They lack food and have scant shelter. Most are black plantation workers. A crevasse in the Atchafalaya levee below Melville is 3100 feet wide and may widen to a mile and a half.
Federal and local officials in Natchez Mississippi report no-unease about marooned Newelton residents. They believe the situation is under control and well in hand despite the isolation.
Representative Heflin of Alabama told Attorney General Gregory that a combination of bear operators in New York is responsible for the depressed cotton prices. The remark was aimed at explaining the market decline and identifying the forces perceived to drive down prices.
The International Harvester Company today denied charges that it conspired to monopolize sisal output and block independent twine dealers from raw material. It also rejected that the Pan-American Commission financed the monopoly to raise prices.
Sulphur Springs Texas February 19 the famous Texas breweries anti trust case will go on trial Monday with one defendant originally seven breweries were named but six settled and paid penalties totaling 275000 Dallas Brewing Company will fight and seeks a jury trial and may take the case to the United States Supreme Court Attorney General B F Looney brought the ouster suit claiming maximum penalties of 21 million and charter forfeiture alleging poll tax payments and use of funds to influence elections and liquor legislation the suit centers on the United States Brewers Association and its subsidiaries alleged to fund political activity and national and state elections over a five year period totaling nineteen million with most funds used to sway elections and public policy potential congressional investigations loom if the case reveals lobbying in Washington
Associated Press reports one building at the Federal Dyestuff antical Company plant in Kingport Tennessee was burned last night and the rest of the facility was not endangered. The firm was German owned. In Plainfield New Jersey the Middlesex Aniline Chemical Company plant, also German owned, was destroyed by explosion and fire with injuries and losses unspecified. Elsewhere, reports from Amsterdam and Petrograd note German military movements on the western front and in Galicia, with Austrians on the Dniester defensive.
London reports the complete conquest of the Kamerun colony. A German commander suffered a failed attack south of Ypres, where German troops had recently gained several hundred yards of trench lines.
Shanghai February 19. The American steamship China en route to San Francisco was stopped by a British auxiliary cruiser on the high seas. Thirty eight Germans were taken off. China is the only trans Pacific liner flying the American flag. It is believed Laurentic halted the ship recently after stopping other vessels.
The first detailed story from Petrograd describes Erzerum’s fall after January’s attack on key outer forts capitulating January 29. A breach opened a northeast passage and the Russian storming of the entire front continued through February 8 to seize the city.
The 5,000 ton British steamer Comrie Castle ran ashore off British East Africa. Passengers were landed safely as salvage and inquiry arrangements proceed.
Chicago reports police say Mrs Teofid Zdrowski confessed that her husband killed Tony Sandrovich near Benton Harbor Mich for his money by repeated axe blows. A grave was already dug and the body was tossed in as Sandrovich was killed before Zdrowski fled.
Oklahoma City reports no mention in the legislature of yesterday's disorder during the election law debate. Inkwells and books were thrown, but no discipline details were given for the involved members. The outcome left lawmakers awaiting further action or clarification on disciplinary steps.
Anson Texas Feb 19 Wiley Norwood charged with killing L H Becker on Norwood’s farm Thursday was released today on seven thousand five hundred dollar bond.
In Kewanee Illinois on February 19, Mrs Veronica Polski locked herself and her two daughters in a room and set fire to their clothing. All three perished in the blaze. Police report she was temporarily insane.
Proceedings in the Texas and Pacific receivership were halted for the second time today due to Judge Meek's illness. The hearing is to resume Monday.
New York February 19 Fat men are barred from official city posts to protect the pension system. The civil service commission tightens physical standards for new examinations prohibiting candidates with excessive obesity defined by abdominal and chest measurements. Other barriers exist but this fat men rule dominates discussion.
In Paterson New Jersey during Christmas week a traffic officer Henry O'Brien helped a car stranded in a snow storm driven by Mrs Annie McRae a wealthy widow. They grew acquainted and plan to wed on Monday. The incident has an air of theatrical melodrama and could become a real life wedding finale.
Washington reports a marquee indoor event at Georgetown University featuring Caldwell of Boston Higgins of Holy Cross and Meredith in the 600 yard race. Fordham’s relay team is out, replaced by Lehigh University’s four, altering the field for the Georgetown meet.
The Illinois State Board of Health launches a state wide immunization drive offering doctors free testing outfits to identify those naturally immune to diphtheria. Tests use a diluted toxin injected under the skin. no reaction means immunity while redness indicates susceptibility.
The Ninth Infantry Band will render a concert at Martin Plaza tomorrow night from 8 to 10 30 oclock. This will be welcome news to those familiar with the splendid music of this sterling musical organization.
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