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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1915
Page
3
The Laredo Base Ball Club formed last night in the Laredo Novelty Co office. Plans include a ball park and grandstand on Santa Maria Avenue near the city park as part of the Laredo Live Stock Show grounds. A $140.10 pledge began a drive toward a $250 goal to fund the grandstand netting park and uniforms with Alfred Poggenpohl elected manager.
The Laredo Times marks thirty-five years of service with a tribute from the San Antonio Express praising its leadership, democratic honesty, and impact on Southwest Texas. Justo Penn and associates launch a continued print venture as the Times grows alongside Laredo and Texas.
John Henry Haynes of Brownsville passed the civil service exam and took over as stenographer in the Laredo customs service. William Neale, stenographer since 1915, was promoted to deputy collector and inspector and transferred to Brownsville, with friends congratulating him on the new post.
Friends report John J. Davis of Joyce Texas suffers a serious eye infection. He was brought to the city by Dr Albert J T Cook and Tom Gardner for special treatment and will remain under care at the Bender ward.
A Tex-Mex freight train derailed its locomotive tender at the 51 mile post while en route to Alice. The obstruction halted traffic for about two hours, delaying passenger trains to and from Laredo. The Corpus Christi bound train arrived two hours late, and the Corpus leg four hours late.
United States authorities arrested Refugio Montemayor on charges of impersonating an immigration officer and attempting to arrest Maria Barrientos. Preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Foster. bail set at $500 and Montemayor in jail. Alleged participant in dragging down and trampling the American flag at Monterey during the Huerta regime.
A vintage ad touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for itching with claims of instant relief and permanent cure after a few applications. It markets bottles at 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes sale by all druggists.
Is A Leighton of San Antonio visits the city staying at the Hamilton. Dudley Lilly brother of Mrs Woodus arrives from Sherman for a short visit with his sister. Pan American Tobacco manager J Pacius plans a San Antonio branch factory here after reviewing conditions. Ruth French departs for San Marcos to attend the summer normal and will teach in Robstown in September. Virginia J Penn sails to San Antonio to meet her daughter Viola in Center Point for health reasons. Gardner of Carrizo Springs visits son Tom on the Cannel Coal Co farm near Dolores. Names listed: Ed Peterson Webb Texas, Kelly San Antonio, Dieckmann Chicago, Van Buskirk New York, Monroe Dallas, Leighton San Antonio, Guerra McAllen, Adams San Antonio, Schwark New York, Gardenhire, Kennedy San Antonio.
Waco News reports that Villa and Carranza are denying responsibility for Mexico’s civilian food shortages. The article suggests they may be taking correspondence courses in exaggeration from European capitals.
In this meditation the season of spring is praised as a time of longing for union between spirit and nature. The text argues that neither the spiritual realm nor external reality alone satisfies the human heart, and that artists seek to realize inner thoughts in material form as a reflection of higher ideals attributed to Von Schelling.
Associated Press reports Turks repulsed in attempts to recapture trenches lost June 12 at Gallipoli, while Austro German actions press Russia. Petrograd says Germans occupy villages near Shavli. Russians regain ground near Przasnysz. London Times notes battles may decide summer campaign and affect alliances. Overseas News Agency says German offensive along Rawka river west of Warsaw with a 682 mile front.
The flagship Colorado under Admiral Howard sailed from San Diego with 200 Marines and 850 sailors to the Lower California coast. American interests are said to be threatened as Yaqui revolts unfold, with landing decisions left to Admiral Howard's discretion.
Washington June 17 governor Maytorena of Sonora states it is unnecessary to land American forces as he will protect foreigners. Admiral Howard's orders remain in effect, and U. S. policy is unchanged.
New York June 17 The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad directors will recommend deferring the one percent dividend due this month at today’s regular meeting.
Cleveland Ohio June 17 The commencement festivities at Western Reserve University concluded with graduation exercises. Dr Samuel A Eliot of Boston president of the American Unitarian Association delivered the commencement oration. The University reception follows this evening. The College for Women held exercises yesterday with Dr David Starr Jordan as speaker. The alumnae association presented the new Flora Mather House to the trustees yesterday afternoon.
An enthusiastic gathering led by former President William Howard Taft at Independence Hall outlines a universal peace policy to be urged in world capitals after the European War. The plan envisions a league of great powers policing peace with joint military action and includes an international tribunal and council of conciliation. Taft will preside as speakers include leading Americans, with unofficial endorsement from President Wilson.
Chicago June 17 On the lawn of the Gregory country home Miss Ruth Gregory daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert B Gregory will wed Arthur Sweetser of Boston next Saturday The couple first met at the Durbar in Delhi in 1912 Their romance followed his trip to Europe last autumn to raise funds for her while she was isolated in a French city at the war's outset
Amsterdam dispatch reports Belgian town of Malines rising on Tuesday. German troops shot into crowds, killing about 700 civilians. The town is now isolated by electrified wire fences. no independent confirmation yet.
Berlin reports Russians abandoned positions north of Sienawa on the San river and retreated toward Tarnograd in Russian Poland.
London dispatch reports a British submarine sank three Turkish transports in the Dardanelles, all loaded with troops, with most of the crew feared drowned. The action highlights ongoing naval hostilities in the straits during the campaign.
London dispatch reports Athens newspapers aligned with Venezelos party now call for a regent due to the king’s illness. The editors urge a regent to govern amid the wartime political tension and the royal health crisis.
Paris reports the official statement that French gains in the Vosges Alsace have made them masters of the heights overlooking the Fecht river valley. The update emphasizes strategic control of elevated terrain in the region.
Alliance Ohio June 17 commencement exercises were held this morning at Mount Union College with an ovation by Dr George K E Vincent of the University of Minnesota. Founders Park near the new athletic field was dedicated and a fund to establish a department of physical education was announced as raised.
Information note warns that baggage bedding and blankets crossing from Mexico must be fumigated or entry will be denied. Fumigation charges must be paid in United States currency to the fumigator, not Mexican authorities. Quarantine notice signed by Dr H J Hamilton and Dr H C Hall as state quarantine officers.
At the southeast corner of the market building an outside stall offers fish oysters boiled crabs and deli items. Short orders of all kinds served promptly fresh buttermilk daily and French drip coffee. J. W. Hopkins Shorty adv 2 9 1
Washington reports that William Jennings Bryan declares military preparation worsens global conflict. He rejects additional US preparation, praises President Wilson, and argues an ocean barrier protects America more than battleships, asserting preparedness implies a desire to fight.
Carman Cornelius, wealthy merchant, reports a burglar killed his wife in his New York apartments. Police find the wife in bed and a young man lifeless on the floor, both shot. Cornelius says the robber shot at him, then killed the wife and himself. the alleged thief remains unidentified.
William H. Taber of the North Providence Police force faces a hearing today before U S Commissioner Matteson after a recent arrest on an indictment for perjury before the U S Grand Jury. The warrant was requested by the Grand Jury.
Abingdom Pa June 17 Miss Catherine Harte of Philadelphia will marry George Putnam of Boston on Saturday at the Harte summer home Derry Bush. A large number of guests from New York Philadelphia and Boston will attend the society event.
In Cleveland on June 17 the Western College for Women held its commencement exercises with Dr David Starr Jordan as speaker. The alumnae association presented the new Flora Mather House to the trustees yesterday afternoon.
In College, Washington on June 17 Miss Carmen Lopez Quesada niece of Cuban Minister Carlos Manuel de Cespedes married Prof. Walter B. Kennedy of the Catholic University of America. The ceremony at St. Martin's Church was attended by Latin American diplomats. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan officiated with Consuelo Corona Carol as brides maid and Thomas C. Carrigan as best man.
A 25 cent Sloan's Liniment ad promises a single remedy for toothache bruises sprains stiff neck backache neuralgia rheumatism and emergencies. It claims ailments are symptoms of inflammation and urges proving the product by purchase. All druggists carry it.
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