Embargo on Provisions Sparks War Comment Across Border
Saturday's Daily surveys Washington embargo on shipments to Mexico amid debate over timing and border town effects. It notes looting by soldiers, pressure on American dealers, and how civilian distress could grow if hostilities flare. Red Cross relief and local aid efforts in Laredo are highlighted as crucial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Matamoros
Reynaldo Garza
Humane Society
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Commissariat
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Messina
American Red Cross
Italy
Major Cerda Arrest Sparks City Over Bandit Commission
The arrest at noon of bandit chieftain Jesus Maria Cerda by Deputy U S Marshals and local officers drew attention as the commission naming Cerda as a high jefe in the Equitative Reconquering Army was found. Cerda remains jailed and will face murder charges alongside other bandits from the San Ignacio battle. The translated commission alleges a major rank and loyalty to de los Santos and Luis de la Rosa.
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Jesus Maria Cerda
United States
Allen Walker
Tom Ross
McMahon
Times
Luis de la Rosa
Cerda
San Ignacio
Texas
de Los Santos
A Worthy Work in Lareco Forms Red Cross Chapter
The Laredo effort to form a Red Cross chapter grew from doubt to 285 members in about a month. The soliciting committee reported 361.75 collected and continues fundraising, signaling strong local support for Red Cross activities. The piece notes the Red Cross does not seek non graduate women nurses for field work.
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Red Cross
Lareco
Laredo
Bandits Indicted In Webb County Case Set For July Trials
A Webb County grand jury returns an indictment against Mexican bandits tied to the San Ignacio battle and the murder of Corporal Oberlies. Four bandits in custody will be tried in district court on July 10, with another set for July 7 for the Webb bridge raid. The group includes "Major" Jesus Maria Cerda, arrested yesterday, and eight bandits total are jailed, two of them youths. The murder charge carries death or life imprisonment if found guilty.
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San Ignacio
Oberlies
Webb County
John A. Walls
Jesus Maria Cerda
Webb
San Tenacio
Cerda
San Jenacio
William Oberlies
Fourteenth Cavalry
Warner-Lenz Dimming Device Approved for Laredo Sale
The City of Laredo has approved the above dimming device as satisfactory. Laredo Auto Sales Company offers them for sale with prices ranging from 3.50 to 5.00 dollars. Date 6-24-31.
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Laredo
Laredo Red Cross chapter grows with active drive
Laredo Chapter National Red Cross reports 285 members and an active fundraising campaign.House-to-house canvass adds 180 names with dues paid. 30 more applications await dues. Funds raised total $361.75 by four groups. District plans include first aid study, sewing circles, and badge sales at cost to members.
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Laredo
National Red Cross
Texas
J. H. Davis
A. C. Richter
Mesdames
Austin
Cullinan
Cogley
Morton
Matson
Leyendecker
National Guard
T. A. Austin
Frank Nye
Hotel Hamilton
Mesdames Davis
Mussett, Woodman
Last of Americans Leave Monterey for U S soil
Ten Americans including Miss Davis, niece of Consul General Hanna, arrived at Nuevo Laredo on the train from the south, marking the final departure of Americans from Monterey. unrest grows in the city amid tense U S Mexico relations, with others fleeing via seaports as depopulation widens.
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Monterey
Miss Davis
Hanna
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Ameri
United States
Seven Nuns Reach Nuevo Laredo From Mexico City Turmoil
Seven nuns of the Order of Josephine Sisters led by Mother Dolores arrived in Nuevo Laredo after leaving Mexico City amid turmoil. They described anti American sentiment in the capital and threats toward clergy, recalling a Carranza speech and Obregon’s rebuke. On the journey they avoided trouble by traveling in secular robes.
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Laredo
Baltimore
Josephine
Mother Dolores
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico City
Ursuline Convent
Mexico
Dolores
Carranza
Alvaro Obregon
Ennui
Seven Sisters
Republic
Gonzales
San Luis Potosi
Au Lot
Notice to Contractors for Three School Buildings at Laredo
Bids for erecting and completing three school buildings including plumbing and wiring in Laredo Texas are due by 4 p.m. July 3 1916 at the office of M S Ryan president of the school board. Each bid must be accompanied by a 4 percent certified check payable to M S Ryan to guarantee bond and contract if awarded. Plans available through C H Page & Bro Architects Austin Texas for a $25 deposit with return guarantee. Right to reject bids reserved.
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M. S. Ryan
Laredo
Texas
C.H. Page & Bro
Austin
Social calendar notes and entertainments of the Nulls Club
Saturday social page lists the Nulles Club hosting Mrs Hal W Greer at nine thirty and the Girls Bridge Club breakfast at the Bender Hotel for Miss Emmie Westbrook a bride to be. Also outlines Junior Epworth League Baptist Church B Y P U Seniors and Juniors at various venues and notes club program at Methodist Church and Christian Endeavor Society.
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H. W. Greer
Nulles Club
Girls Bridge Club
Bender Hotel
Emmie Westbrook
Epworth League
Methodist
Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Burnette
Weinert
Eee
Evans
Queen Esther
R. P. Woodard
Lucinda B. Helm
Methodist Home Missions
Miss Byerly
Bender
Mesdames Westbrook
Austin
J. H. Davis
Belle
Lillian Westbrook
Courtney Crutchfield
Flora Bunn
Joe Vidales
Albert Martin
Hal W. Greer
Duke Jessamine
Florence Irwin
Geo. C. Woodman
A. C. Hamilton
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Arredondo
Boundary Line
Tuxpam
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States Commission
Jesus Marta Cerda
Newbro
Corporal WI
Warner-Lenz
Carranza and
Obregon
Laredo Auto Sales Company
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Christian Church
Miss Mercer
PE Sps
Elysian
Cale Young Rice
William Simpson
Marie Louise Perron
San Antonio
Doss
Gertrude of
J. K. Thompson
el Dorado
Arkansas
Misses Beyett
Rockport
G. H. Beyett
J. J. Ryan
J. C. King
Fort McIntosh
Argyle Hotel
J. J. Wiggins
Louisiana
Miss Clarice
Rvan
Evelyn Woodard
Woodville, Texas
R. B. Woodard
Anita Brulard
M. P. Cullinan
Heights
A. G. Thompson
Mims
M. Summers
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