Freight tariff suspended after protests filed with commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission notified the local Chamber of Commerce that freight tariff No. 12 would be suspended for increases on onions to St Louis lettuce and cabbage. Protests were filed by the Laredo Chamber on December 24 and similar protests across the country prompted the suspension by order of the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Louis
Chicago
Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce
Sheriff's Sale in Webb County Texas Auction Feb 2 1915
The Stay of Texas Webb County sheriff announces a public auction of mortgaged properties from a judgment in favor of Southern Engine and Pump Company against J Ward et al. The sale covers numerous lots in Laredo Western Division plus related pumping machinery, pipes, and fractions of blocks, to be sold for cash on February 2, 1915, between 1 AM and 4 PM at the Webb County Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Webb County
Texas
Southern Engine and Pump Company
J. Ward
City of
Laredo
Wielch County
Woodman
Anna Street
Ugarte Street
Rio Grande & Eagle Pass
Court House
Dangers of a Cold and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The notice warns that colds can lead to serious diseases and urges prompt treatment. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a key aid to loosen the cold, relieve the cough, ease expectoration, and help the body expel the illness. Sold by all dealers.
Civil Rights Restored for Severo Villareal
President Wilson granted a full pardon restoring civil rights to Severo Villareal who was fined and jailed in 1912 for complicity in the Bernardo Reyes revolution. Villareal, longtime Lauredo citizen and former sexton of the City Cemetery, receives complete citizenship restoration. Chamberlain’s Tablets praised for stomach trouble relief with Mrs Dunn of Arnold, Pa.
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Wilson
Severo Villareal
Bernardo Reyes
Villareal
Lauredo
Sexton
Chamberlain
Personal Notes and Visitors Highlight City Scene
A jumble of names shows visitors and residents in town from Moore Joyce San Antonio and Houston with many inquiries and brief notices. It also covers New Orleans centennial events with public officials educators and naval representatives observing a three day celebration of the Battle of New Orleans and peace anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D Davis
Joyce
City
Bamilton
Win Epstein
San Antonio
Cty
Istitas
Ben Richardson
Sam ¥. Jordan
Encinal
Rk. &. Brown
New Orleans
Dan
Andrew Jackson
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Edward M. Pakenham
Nelson
Troubridge and Wardy
Ghent
Chalmette
Speechomaking and
Sahites
Laredo Suspends Ordinance On Vehicle Lights From Sunset to Sunrise
City council votes to suspend reading requirements and enforce a new rule requiring automobiles in Laredo to display head and tail lights between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. The ordinance, approved in 1915 and effective upon passage, mandates conspicuous lights showing vehicle numbers. Authorities acknowledge an emergency basis for the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Laredo
Jan'y
Robt. McEcombe
Cotillion Club Meeting At Mrs Applewhite Tonight
The Cotillion Club holds a meeting at Mrs JOA Applewhite's residence tonight. AML members are urged to attend and be prepared to pay all dues for the ensuing January term.
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Cotillion Club
Joa Applewhite
AML
Watch THE TIMES everyday for opportunities
The Times advertises daily access for readers to spot opportunities at a rate of 6 cents per month.
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the Times
Apples from Six States Compete at West Virginia U
Apples from six state agricultural colleges compete for honors at West Virginia University. Entrants from Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland New Jersey Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia display banner brands and collections today.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Pennsylvnia
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Jackson the Great American Hero and Future President
The passage notes that of 649 percent Americans in a battle, only T men died and the wounded were fewer than a 104e. It credits Andrew Jackson with rising to fame as the great American hero of the day and states he became President thirteen years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhe Jessou
New Orleans
United States
Red
England
Jackson
Del Be Ge Eteen Eter Hee Hon Wea
Unable to extract readable facts from the provided OCR fragment. The text lacks identifiable persons, places, dates, or events to form a coherent news item.
Polish priest to be ordained bishop in new independent church
Detroit based Rev. Wale entyn Cichy formerly a Polish seminary teacher will be ordained bishop of the Polish National Independent Catholic Church this month. A 18 month feud with Bishop Schrembs led to Cichy's removal and a schismatic Toledo parish formed early this year with Cichy placed in charge. He joins five bishops in a hierarchy that uses Roman rite services and doctrine but holds no allegiance to the Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
Jan
Waleentyn Cichy
Detroit
Independent Church
Italian Queen Helena Birthday Observed Amid War Ties
In Rome today the birthday of Queen Helena of Waly was quietly celebrated within the royal family despite wartime excitement. The queen, beloved for her domestic ways, recently welcomed a fourth daughter while reports say she suffers from an incurable illness. King Victor Emmanuel is deeply affected as the royal observance stayed at the castle.
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Rome, Jan
Helena of Waly
Helena
Victor Emmanuel
Royal Castle
Had Long Trouble and Expected to Die
A testimonial from W Va states that a patient recovered after using Eckman’s Alterative. The letter recounts severe illness beginning in November with lung involvement and two medical opinions deeming death near. After starting treatment late November through February, the patient improved and reports being healthier. claims the medicine aided bronchial and throat ailments without harmful drugs.
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Eckman
St. Wheyner
W. Va
Mhs
H. WK. Bridley
Kekman
Kekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Advy
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North American Fruit Exchange
South Texas
North America
New York City
Canada
Chamber of Commerce Notified
Maret
Crescent Garage
Borchers
Farnest Aldridge
J. B. Waser
Robert McCainn
EG. Traylor
Webb
Scarborough
Whitby and
Hartlepool
Johan of
Eneinal
EK. Johnson
Moore
Hamilton
Randold Robertson
Tampico
Bender
Woodlief Thomas Jeft
Ed, Traylor
Cotulla
M Fish
Sam Visiches
Austin
Laredo Music & Jewelry Uno
Iis Brother
Wr. Ditieries
Marshal Pakenham
Gillis
Britta
V. Woodman
the Guarantee Shop
Fiji
Colonial Office
BesSe O
Thistle
Brazil
Filberts
Leonard Nelson
Eyes of the World
Pollyania Rambhy
The
Real
Mexico
Ashto
Call of the Carpenter
Pere of
the Devil
Kent Knowles
Germany
Peter
Wendy
Tecumseh
Wolverine
Laredo Commission & Brokerage Co
Represent
National Biscuit CO
T. A. Swengon
Walter Nye
J. Maxey Pace
Frank KE. Seavill
Heights
Frank E. Scovill
P.O. Box
Victoria Street
Cannel Coal Co
Dewey Drainage Excavating Co
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
Lincoln Street
R. K. Erwin
Peru
Ind
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