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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1915

Page

12

Mexican crisis deepens as Carranza faces U S demand

The report describes sharp U S pressure on Carranza after Wilson's ultimatum regarding protection of Americans in Mexico City. It notes a killed American, looted British property, and Zapatista presence, with Obregon and Carranza blamed for failing to safeguard life and freight and for provoking international tension.

Carranza Wilson Mexico City Vera Cruz United States General Obregon General Carranza Mexico Zapatistas Obregon Washington Mr. Wilson

Killing Mania Editorial Targets Houston Murder Rates

The Houston Post urges extraordinary measures after a surge of killings in Houston, calling for expanded police protection and a Negro law and order league. It blames high murder immunity in Texas juries, including self defense and emotional insanity pleas, for letting killers go free.

Texas Lavine Cain Houston Houston Post Negro Law and Order League The

The Broad Way Leads to Goodyear Tires

This Goodyear army is composed of men like you. They want quality safety endurance. They want trouble saving and low cost per mile. In five costly ways employed by no other maker they offer unique protection. They combat five doubles rim cuts blowouts loose treads punctures and skidding as is done in no other tire.

Goodyear Goodyears

Birthday tribute to Dr M Bo Snyder and a timeline of 18th–20th century events

The item marks Dr Monroe EB Snyder born March 13 1848 in Quakertown Pa turning 67 today and notes his work on radioactivity in stars and the National Bureau of Standards proposal. It also lists historical events from 1779 to 1914 including Kerim Khan’s death, Herschel’s planet discovery, the Ghent treaty, and the United States Express Company suspension.

Snyder Quakertown Wis Pennsylvania Colleg University of Michigan Hay

Reward Offered for Cattle Thief Arrest and Conviction

A notice from R. Ortiz offers a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing cattle from his pastures. The advertisement emphasizes deterrence and recovery of livestock.

Shield of Quality Mantles Offer Superior Gas Light

Modern gas lighting gains from Welsbach and Kotles Shield of Quality mantles. The mantles burn brighter use less gas and last longer offering eye comfort. Prices reduced making superior lighting affordable with a 50 cent monthly option advertised in The Times.

Target Practice Season Set for Ninth Infantry

The Ninth Infantry Regiment will begin target practice on April 1 and run through May on the Chacon range. Six companies start April with a month on the range and the remaining six follow, daily sessions except Sundays, weather permitting. The aim is to boost marksmanship and win the Smith-Bell trophy cup, a coveted company prize.

Ninth Infantry Regiment J. Crane Chacon Ninth Infantry Zong

Dayton bicycles sold with five year guarantee

Get Our Prices on Bicycles. We are agents for Dayton bicycles. Guaranteed for five years. Complete stock on hand. Laredo ATTO Sales. Co JeleTh, Ady.

Dayton Bicycles Laredo Atto. Sales. CO

Rent Houses and Rooms in Demand in Laredo

Demand rises for small cottages and rooms for light housekeeping or dormitories as new arrivals seek housing. The Times office reports at least a dozen inquiries daily, with newcomers willing to pay reasonable rents, but accommodations remain scarce in Laredo.

Times Laredo

Pearsall Couple Wed in Baptist Church Ceremony

Mrs. Z A Windrow of Laredo and Miss Hallie Arthur of Pearsall united in marriage at the Baptist church in Pearsall. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s parent witnesses and friends praised the couple. They will reside in Pearsall. Windrow is a drug firm member and a popular young businessman.

Sis Attu Pearsalto Marel Hsoeliek Ree A. Cof Baptist Church ZA. Windrow Laredo Hallie Arthur Pearsall Jett Pearsall Dua Redo Windrow The Windrow Drug Co P. B Arthur

Cor corporal McCoy seen in Nuevo Laredo after murder charge

The sheriff reports Cor corporal Everett McCoy, charged with killing Private Will Banks at a resort on Thursday night, was spotted in Nuevo Laredo last evening in a drunken state. He may surrender when sober. Banks’s remains will be sent to Westchester, New York for burial.

Sheriff's Office Everett McCoy Will Banks Nuevo Laredo McCoy Trewis Westchester N. Y

Stomach and Liver Aid Praised by West Webster Writer

J N Sinhart of West Webster reports five years of benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He says their action is mild and results satisfactory and recommends them, noting availability from all dealers.

J. N. Sinhart West Webster

Laredo Retail Merchants Plan City Association

Laredo forms a Retail Merchants' Association with a modern card rating system after a well attended meeting at Wilmer Threadgill rooms. Temporary officers Joseph Netzer and J W Mussett were chosen, and a membership committee led by Sam Mackin will canvass for new members ahead of a Monday Chamber of Commerce session to elect permanent officers.

Laredo Wilmer Threadgill Joseph Netzer J. W. Mussett Sam Mackin Paul Sauvignet Leonard Nelson Joe Jurgens Charles Deutz Chamber of Commerce A. B. Hillan Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas Retail Merchants’ Association Hillan Texas Kerman Buenz Thomas Reed J.-C. Netzer Jl.t. Baker Charles Stowers John Coleman H. Borchers SS. Russell FM. Ramsay

I O O F Convention Opens in San Antonio Monday

State grand lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs prepare for annual session in San Antonio. Laredo sends delegates with Mr. and Mrs John Applewhite and others departing tonight to attend the grand lodge opening Monday morning in the Alamo City.

Independence Order of Odd Fellows The Rebekahs San Antonio Laredo John A. Applewhite H. Stowers R. Joseph Fritz Werner J. N. Wo

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Customer

J W Sexson of Montevallo Missouri recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to customers. He says he has confidence in it and buyers are pleased and call for it again. For sale by all dealers.

J W. Sexson Montevallo, Mo

The Inevitable Shock in New York Art Sale

William M. Chase remarks at a New York picture sale that viewers should draw what they see, while the inevitable shock will come when they view what they have drawn as the teacher once told a pupil about their work.

William M. Chase New York

Real estate transfers filed with county clerk

Deeds recorded include WR Pace to Tondas Juarey Lot 7 Block 607 Laredo and Improvement Co repl at Easterm Division with consideration noted. Also WR Pace to Wd Sanies and R Moores for lots Nok Vio and 12 Block 607 repl of Mastery Division.

Pace Tondas Juarey Laredo Improvement Co Sanies St R. Moores Areda Sao

Notable Notre Dame Appeal For Rheumatism Relief

A damaged notice claims a Notre Dame woman promotes a home remedy promising relief from rheumatic pain, neuralgia and joint stiffness. The item touts a remedy that allegedly soothes joints and improves overall health, urging readers to contact the promoter for more details.

Wilen Honer M. Sutnaiers Notre Dame Tod Ady

Witness Testimony Sparks Courtroom Mockery

A witness named Smith testified in an aggravated assault case and admitted seeing the plaintiff pursued and beaten with a lead pipe. The judge accused him of inaction, and Smith explained he thought it was for a movie being filmed.

Smith

Laredo Iron Works Change of Management Notice

Vinashes and Meza Morton announce the transfer of The Laredo Iron Works from W Giddens to ouste Vidales and Meza Morton. The business continues under the same name with repair work as a specialty and requests patronage for the successors. Existing accounts due to Miareh Ltd, 1915, will be collected and paid by the new management.

Laredo Iron Works Ouste, Vidales & Meza Morton Miareh Ltd Laredo W. ©. Giddens

German Steamer Case Up Monday

New York March 18 indictments by the Federal Grand Jury against five officers of the Hamburg American Line and two ships prompt Monday court appearances. The case centers on conspiracy to defraud the United States through false manifests and clearance papers amid efforts to move coal and supplies for belligerent ships.

New York Federal Grand Jury Federal District Court Hamburg Line Carl Buenz Germany Chicago Mexico Hamburg George Koetter Adolph Hochmeister Walter Poppenhouse Berwind tanburg-American Line Felix Leffner Lorenzo Wharfsruhe Hambure-Amercan United States Lir Courtney Bennett Fram Sommerstad Carl Buns Hamburg American Line Lorenzy Norweetilt Wessels Kulenkampfft & Co Berwins Menos Ayres Sli Rio Janeiro

Remedy for Whooping Cough Promoted by Pine Forests Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr. Bells Pina Tar Honay as a quick relief for Whooping Cough. It claims to loosen mucus and ease throat irritation, urging families with coughing children to obtain the remedy from their local druggist.

Bells Dougas Cole

Florida Trip Plans Stir Lighthearted Gossip

Mrs Wayyupp asks about a Florida itinerary while Mrs Blase responds with playful banter about attire. The exchange hints at social dynamics and casual conversation in a light, tabloid tone.

Wayyupp Florida

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