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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
1
Apparent that Germany does not intend to pay attention to the real contention of Mr Wilsons message but is again trying to befog the issue with the desire to evade a direct answer.
Villa agents report Carranza's main army north of Mexico City defeated south of Aguascalientes yesterday. Gonzalez reportedly penetrated to within two miles of Mexico City, per Carranza despatches.
Washington reports the Villa agency says General Martin Triana, head of Carranza troops in the Aguascalientes attack, was killed in action.
Washington dispatches say Silliman reports Carranza troops have completely invested Mexico City while Obregon reports repulsing attacks on his rear, marking a tense moment in the campaign.
The state insurance commission on July 10 announced grain may be stored in cotton warehouses at regular fire insurance rates if the warehouse contains grain exclusively.
The 16,000 union carpenters strike that halted Chicago building work for two months ended today as a conference committee of unions and employers reached agreement after a twelve hour session.
St. Louis July 10 Connie Mack has secured promising pitcher Thomas Sheehan from the Peoria Club in the Three Eye League. He has joined the Athletics and Mack plans to use him if he proves headwork in fast company.
Paris July 10 The prisoner exchange focuses on men hopelessly injured who cannot return to combat. The large scale effort pairs French and German forces, exchanging wounded soldiers unable to resume arms.
Red Wing Minnesota July 10 The prohibition campaign ends with the city split between liquor license advocates and opponents. The county option vote looms Monday as boycotts ripple through business and daily life. Wet and dry factions touch every trade from laundries to butchers and even newsboys and grocers. No neutrality remains in the heated campaign.
Officials in Washington question what influenced Germany to dismiss the American stance. Berlin may believe U S public opinion is split after Bryan's resignation and that Americans favor separating passenger and contraband traffic. Germany rejects immunity for Americans aboard American ships unless contraband is guaranteed not to be carried.
Berlin dispatch reports Morgenpost optimism over Wilson answering the new note. It says American sentiment has shifted since the Lusitania sinking and that a large portion of Americans may approve the present note if it meets expectations.
Washington reports a virtual deadlock between Germany and the United States on legal points. President Wilson now faces the choice to decide the country’s policy, with public sentiment expected to crystallize before his next move.
New York editorials from July 16 brand the German note as unsatisfactory. The New York Globe deems it unsatisfactory while the Sun's reaction calls it the climax of impudence. The Herald terms it a defiance reflecting sharp disapproval.
Secretary Lansing will deliver the official text of the German note to President Wilson when it arrives tonight or tomorrow. Mr. Wilson will then decide when he will return to Washington.
German submarine off the Cornish coast shelled and then torpedoed and sank the Ellesmere. One crew member died, others saved. Submarines also torpedoed the Italian steamer Clio and the Norwegian steamer Nordaas. Clio’s crew is safe, and Nordaas’s crew is reported saved.
Cape May Court House New Jersey July 10 Matthew Jefferson prosecutor of Cape May County was found guilty last month of malfeasance in office. He admitted withholding $300 for nineteen months before paying it over. The jury returned a guilty verdict after two hours of deliberation.
Woods Hole Massachusetts July 10 US government experts with state members will meet at the government hatchery and laboratory to address the dwindling lobster catch. Secretary Redfield called the meeting noting unsatisfactory coastal conditions. Artificial propagation has begun for both Atlantic and Pacific coasts as part of broader regulatory measures to support the industry.
New York July 10 renewed liquidation of the cotton market driven by political factors and good crop prospects caused a $1.50 drop per bale. October cotton sold at 8.75, more than five dollars below last week’s peak, reflecting sharp manipulation and bearish sentiment.
Montgomery Ala July 10 Posees search for bandits who looted a New York and New Orleans passenger train express and baggage cars last night on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
United States Supreme Court Justice Hughes on July 10 refused the application for a writ of error for Charles Becker, convicted slayer of gambler Herman Rosenthal, in Rangely Maine.
Washington July 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until November increases in rates of Southwestern railroads on petroleum products from Oklahoma to points east of the Mississippi River.
Washington July 10 Rear Admiral Walter Cowles who was relieved from command of the Asiatic Fleet will retire tomorrow having reached the statutory retirement age Captain Augustus F Fechteler on duty at the Naval War College Newport will be advanced to the grade of Rear Admiral to fill the vacancy
The Navy Department has directed the Louisiana Naval Militia to cruise on the monitor Amphitrite sailing tomorrow for two weeks. The dry land sailors will undergo shipboard drills and officers and men will receive special instruction during the second week, including target practice with the ship's guns.
Nova Scotia report from Halifax July 10 notes Musquodoboit will start a centennial celebration of Presbyterianism in the valley. Chief Justice Archibald of Montreal will participate with other notable speakers. Two tablets will be dedicated honoring valley pioneers and 100 years of ministers. The three day program includes homecomings reunions speeches and rejoicing.
Philadelphia July 10 John Wanamaker known as Philadelphia's Grand Old Man will turn 77 tomorrow He remains hale and hearty and shows signs of many years of useful work ahead He fed revival crowds with Billy Sunday and Dwight Moody era, stays active in church work and philanthropy, and continues to display organizing capacity and prudent judgment
A terse record noting resources, loans, furniture and fixtures amid a financial ledger. Details are minimal with unclear names or dates, but reference to assets and credit items implies a balance and security interest. Further readable data is required to specify entities, locations, or amounts.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will attend the groundbreaking for the Methodist Episcopal Church at the head of New Hampshire Avenue. He will deliver an address and then wield the ceremonial shovel at tomorrow afternoon's event.
Chicago July 10 Chairman Frank P Walsh head of the U S commission on industrial relations will address the Chicago Federation of Labor tomorrow and discuss his investigation of the Rockefeller interests.
The Times presents the daily weather forecast from the United States Weather Bureau in New Orleans. Tonight and Sunday are expected to be generally fair.
Observations for the 24 hours ending 6 p m yesterday show a maximum temperature of 102 degrees and a minimum of 73 degrees. The wind was generally from the southwest and the sky clear.
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