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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
9
Construction on the Laredo opera house progresses with the high relief plaster keystone apex installed by a San Antonio crew. Interior and exterior work continues including gas and electric fixtures, with completion not expected before about March 1.
A brown horse impounded for violating city stray animal laws will be sold at public auction in front of City Hall in Laredo on Friday morning January 15 1915 at ten o'clock. Owner may call before sale to pay all accrued costs. City Marshal M Brennan notes the notice dated January 12 1916.
W and Witeh traveling passenger agent of the I and G N railway arrived in Laredo to attend a Red Mens hall meeting this afternoon. He pledges the company will support the Washington Birthday celebration with plans and inducements to attract a large excursionist crowd from across the state.
Mrs Rafaela S Merriweather died at 5 30 AM after thirty years in Laredo. She leaves two sons Joe and Charles Merriweather. Funeral held tomorrow at 4 AM from Charles Merriweather home 1402 Juarez Avenue. Family and friends express deep sympathy.
Roy Adams deputy collector of internal revenue based in Corpus Christi rounded up money exchangers in Laredo. The city has over thirty men trading constitutional money for American currency, most not complying with revenue law. They were warned to comply immediately. none were called before Adams this morning.
News from Laredo reports the sudden death of Paul Hesse in Tampico on Monday. Former resident, he left Laredo about ten years ago for Mexico to cast his lot. His son Paul Hesse Jr. carried the sad news from San Antonio where he learned of his father's passing. Hesse was a well known civil engineer and large property owner in Laredo for several years.
New York datelined report shows a broad economic revival as factories from New England to California resume full production. Millions return to work, railroads invest, and foreign demand grows with orders for war materiel, ships, and goods from Kansas City to Manchester fueling the boom.
Mrs G Dunn of Arnold Pa reports bulls attacks eased by Chamberlains Tablets after one bottle, sold by Crescent Garage The Guarantee Shop in front of Borchers 7-61. Excellent for stomach trouble Ad.
Three robbers robbed the First National Bank of Teriton Oklahoma stealing 3000 dollars and killed Deputy Sheriff Robert Moore. Two suspects were captured here and jailed while a third escaped. Most of the loot was recovered.
The clipping lists numerous individuals visiting or staying in the area including Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Walker of Corpus Christi at the Bender, R. IL Scott of San Antonio at the Hamilton, J. B. Rogers from Isasi Mexico at the Hamilton, and many others from San Antonio, Dallas, Corpus Christi, San Marcos, and beyond. It notes travel between cities and short business trips, with several names tied to military, Red Cross, and various locations.
A birthday party was held in Edwin Wharton's honor hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wharton. The event at 1415 Garcia Street featured gas and electric lights, games, refreshments, and a large group of friends shared in the celebration.
Robbers blew the safe of the State Bank in Gerber Oklahoma and escaped with 75000 dollars. Posses are pursuing the robbers.
The Texas senate rejected making its committee elective by 22 to 9. Thirty four bills were introduced including abolishing the state insurance commission appointive to electrocution death penalty compulsory education and curbs on loan sharks. The house re elected its officers from sergeant at arms down.
Secretary of Commerce Redfield will be guest of honor at the Queens Borough Chamber of Commerce tonight. W Morgan Shuster will also attend for an evening titled Optimism and Prosperity. Tomorrow Mayor Mitchel faces a public accounting quiz with city officials including the Police Commissioner and Comptroller on the agenda.
Columbus January 13 More than 100 booths showcase safety devices for shops railroads mines and travel. Victor T Noonan safety director organized the exhibit with help from the Ohio Manufacturers Association and the Ohio State Federation of Labor. Life saving gear from the Ohio Bureau of Mines and other agencies is displayed as mass meetings promote accident prevention nationwide.
Associated Press reports Turkish troops led by German officers gather in southern Syria for Egypt invasion, with Caucasus fighting ongoing. Byzantinians, Russian-held Tali and Tabriz referenced as strategic points, while 1000 refugees flee Turkish advances amid heavy snow and freezing conditions.
Montreal dispatch reports the British Government has ordered twenty submarines from a local shipbuilding firm in Canada. The announcement cites wartime needs and strengthens naval capabilities amid ongoing tensions.
Paris reports an epidemic of German desertion in Belgium. From mid November to mid December 11,000 soldiers deserted the Bruges garrison alone according to Le Matin.
After 24 hours of fighting, French and German forces remain locked on Spur 132 hill in the Aisne. The crest is held by the French who have withdrawn to the hill's eastern flank while German forces continue to hold their positions nearby.
The University of Toronto Board of Governors meets tomorrow to act on the resignation of Professor H. Benzinger from the Oriental Languages department. It is believed his departure will end a long faculty controversy as Prof. Mueller becomes a British citizen and Jonne Tupper recently resigned. President Falconer grieves over the upheaval caused by the war.
Berlin reports German artillery forced Allied forces from Nieuport yesterday. German operations resulted in the capture of two trenches and about 1,700 French troops in northern France.
Chicago dispatch reports that ten carloads of Texas turkeys have been ordered to feed sailors in the British navy. The measure reflects wartime food support and adds to Allied provisioning notes.
Dover England reports indicate two German submarines were sunk off the coast today by land batteries. Numerous reports say German airships were seen last night over English Channel ports.
Southeast corner of the market offers fresh fish and oysters daily with custom serving options. Oysters by the dozen or hundred and select fish by the pound available for takeout. No delivery. customers select and carry away. J. W. Hopkins, Shorty.
Amsterdam Jan 13 reports Germany suspended all ordinary passenger traffic until Jan 18 due to large troop movements.
Petrograd reports New York bankers have agreed to lend the Russian government twelve thousand dollars with expectations of further loans to fund war supplies purchased in the United States.
Brussels January 13 Cardinal Mer cier told the Associated Press he will withdraw nothing from his pastoral letter but refused further comment about the matter.
Washington January 13 suffrage leaders abandon plan to renew the constitutional amendment after a House vote of 204 to 174 against the two thirds requirement. The defeat comes at the current session with no immediate renewal expected.
A powerful earthquake hit Rome early today causing city panic and heavy damage to historic buildings. No deaths were reported though the Marcus Aurelius column was cracked, shocking residents and authorities.
Oklahoma City faces a jury trial in the suit of R. J. Allison against Governor Lee Cruce and state militia officers for interfering with Tulsa running races last spring. Judge George W. Clark ordered the jury trial for January 13 on the factual issue.
San Francisco will host government exhibits arriving with the navy collier Caesar including Sherman army wagons from the march to the sea and wagons used by General Thomas as a field travelling office.
Macon officials plan protest over the city land transfer to Central of Georgia Railway for a new $1,000,000 station. The move seeks a railroad commission investigation into the grant giving the railroad absolute title to the disputed city land.
A mass meeting at the Red Men's Hall to decide on holding Laredo's Washington Birthday Anniversary celebration next month failed due to few attendees. It was postponed to 4 PM today with hope of a larger crowd and renewed discussion.
Jose Martinez, arrested in ienerial, charged with stealing a mare from R. M. Johnson and a saddle from Pablo Gonzalez of Webb. He received a preliminary hearing before Justice Benavides and was bound over to the district court grand jury in $500 bail, or remanded to the county jail if bail not posted.
A report examines the policy era under the Terman regime focusing on persistent citizen complaints and state responses. It analyzes how authorities labeled certain topics as vexatious and managed public discourse amid political constraints and censorship.
Delhi reports the viceroy announces 200000 native Indian troops are now fighting for Great Britain in the war effort.
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