Texas freight increases discussed for onion rates
Saturday's Daily argues against freight hikes on Texas onions and other truck crops, noting a possible $50,000 annual savings for Laredo growers and questioning the fairness of proposed 45 percent onion rate rises. It urges equitable distribution of freight increases and scrutiny of Texas railroad income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Laredo
Chicago
Galveston
Santa Fe Railroad
East
Rio Grande
Alvin
Carrizo Springs
Memorial stone laid for new Red Cross building in DC
President Wilson and former President Taft attended the ceremony marking the corner stone of a grand Red Cross memorial in Washington. Congress provided 400000 dollars with private subscriptions matching the amount. Donors include James A Scrymser 100000, Mrs Russell Sage 150000, Mrs Edward Harriman 50000, and the Rockefeller Foundation 100000. The marble structure mirrors the Corcoran and Pan American buildings, featuring twelve Corinthian columns and two massive bronze doors. A stairway tablet honors the women of the North and South and their Civil War relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taft
Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Congress
James A. Scrymser
Russell Sage
Edward H. Harriman
Rockefeller Foundation
Washington Correspondent
Associated Press
Corcoran Art Gallery
Memorial Hall
the Daughters of the American Revolution
State Department
White House
United States
North
Memorial honors Civil War era women and Red Cross service
A memorial plan praises the women who aided the wounded in Civil War days and suggests housing the Red Cross, with allegorical busts of Faith Hope and Charity. The piece argues the building will honor memories and serve peacetime relief, useful and beautiful, to inspire future generations. It also notes unrelated items about gas pipe profits, submarine losses, and onion price protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Great American Association
Turkmen Turks Force Christians to Dig Trenches in Constantinople
Report states that Turks in Constantinople compel Christians to dig trenches, demonstrating their confidence in Christian training. They would not trust trenches dug by infidels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Christias
Berlin bans making cakes after hours
Residents face restrictions as Berlin authorities prohibit cake making at certain times. The measure aims to curb perceived dangers posed by local baked goods, reflecting strict enforcement and public concern over culinary activity in the city.
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsed For Stomach And Liver
I N Stuart of West Webster New York says Chamberlain's Tablets have helped with stomach and liver disorders for five years. He finds them mild in action and satisfactory in results and values them highly. For sale by all dealers Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Stuart
West Webster, N. Y
Charmberlain
Birthday tribute to Arctic explorer Major General Adolphus Greely
The 71st birthday of Major General Adolphus W. Greely marks a career from Civil War service to Arctic leadership. Born March 27 1844 in Newburyport Massachusetts he rose from private to captain after multiple wounds and led relief for his stranded party at Cape Sabine. A wartime telegraph innovator and disaster responder he became a senior commander and author living in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Greely
Adolphus Washington Greely
General Greely
Newburyport
Mass
Winfield Sehley
Greely
Cape Sabine
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Alaska
San Francisco
General Greeley
United States Army
King George
Washington
To the Housewife on Coughs and Colds and Remedies
Aimed at mothers advising self care for health of wife and children. Emphasizes coughs and colds as common minor ailments that can lead to serious diseases. Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt safe and effective for children and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Times Subscription Offer Highlighted in Daily Paper
The Times advertises a daily subscription option and 50 cent monthly rate for readers to access the newspaper. It promotes convenient daily delivery and ongoing access to local news.
This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Centuries
A compact chronology notes 1366 Robert Bruce crowned king of Scotland by Isabella, 1624 Leonard Calvert arrives with 20 settlers to Maryland, 1794 Denmark and Sweden mutual defense treaty, 1802 Amiens treaty, 1844 Lincoln era oath in Alexandria, 1954 France declares war on Russia, plus Jackson’s 1814 horseback battle victory and IWW leader Frank Pannenbaum jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
Scotland
Isabella
Macduff
James I
England
Canada
Cape Breton
Acadia
Leonard Calvert
Lord Baltimore
Maryland
Denmark
Sweden
Amiens
Spain
France
Batavian Republic
Jackson
Battle of
Horseshoe Bend
China
Russia
Pres. Lincoln
Alexandria
Frank Pannenbaum
Industrial Workers of the World
New York
Deserters Captured After Cavalry March
Five members of the hospital corps deserted with the Third Cavalry unit marching from Fort Ringgold toward Fort Sam Houston. Mexican commander General Ricaut reported capture of the five deserters sixty miles down the Rio Grande and agreed to hand them over to U S Army authorities. General Evans praised the Mexican effort to punish the desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricaut
Evans
Third Cavalry
Fort Ringeold
Fort Sam Wouston
Nuevo Laredo
Ninth Infantry
United States Army
Nuevo Laredo to Host Enlarged Holding Institute
A telephone report from Nuevo Laredo notes two autos sent to Hidalgo to fetch General Maclovio Herrera and staff. Herrera, former Carrancista commander, is expected to arrive this afternoon. The Holding Institute plans $100,000 in improvements, including dormitories, new administration and increased campus walkways, tying the campus closer to the city. Enrollment runs about 200 with potential 40 to 500 if stability returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Vpalafox
Palafox
Maclovio Herrera
Herrera
Piedras Negras
Villa
Carrancistas
Holding Institute
Laredo
Laredo Seminary
Times Reporter
J. M. Skinner
Skinner
Texas
Institute
Arotmile
Mexico
Republic
Water shutoff planned for Heights area Monday
Laredo Water Co announces a water cut off for the Heights east of Lexington Avenue from 1 30 to 6 30 Monday afternoon March 29. The notice lists the dates and affected area for the public utilities interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights
Lexington Avenue
Keeping the Onion Men Posted in The Times
The Times runs a large onion market advertisement titled Onions with telegrams from exchanges nationwide. The North American Fruit Exchange operates a Laredo branch and will help keep onion growers informed on U S market conditions for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
North American Fruit Exchange
Laredo
United States
Mandamus Proceeding Filed Over Laredo Bond Refunding
City Attorney A Winslow returned from Austin after filing a mandamus suit in the supreme court to force the attorney general to approve the refunding bonds of the S88 issue totaling 31000. The matter is amicable and sets May for submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Winslow
Austin
Supreme Court of the State
Laredo
Winslow
Supreme Court
Weather forecast fails to freeze despite rain
The forecast yesterday predicted a freeze this morning but no cold snap occurred. A light rain fell during the early hours, though not enough to dampen the ground, and a norther was absent under the prevailing conditions.
Doc Danville Leaves Laredo for San Francisco Show
Advance agent known as Doc Danville of the Stephenson carnival promoters departed Laredo for San Francisco to supervise a feature exhibit on the exposition grounds. He will return to Laredo next winter, praising the city as ideal for wintering with congenial people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Exposition
Doc
Danville
Stephenson Carnival
Laredo
San Francisco
Exposition Grounds
Gettysburg
Tam
Police clash as Indiana cityutters grant governor access
In early Indiana history a governor faced a city bathhouse pull request turning into a dispute. Officials offered free entry but the governor rejected a second pass calling the move a personal insult per a popular magazine account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Indianapolis
Unity States post office bid for supplies 1918
Sealed proposals will be received at this building until 2 pm on April 2 1918 for furnishing electric current water ice and towels for the year ending June 30 1916. Another bid period closes 2 pm April 21 1916 for 25 tons bituminous coal and 2 cords wood. J N Worsham custodian reserves right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity States Post Office
Laredex
Texas
Treasury Department
J N Worsham
Bids Open for Jarvis Plaza Project in Laredo Texas
City secretary office will host bid opening on a hot April day in 1915 at 10 oclock for Jarvis Plaza construction including a bandstand and seating. Plans and specs available at the city secretary, city reserves right to reject any bids. John Maher, Chairman Park Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'¢Lock
Jarvis Plaza
John Maher
Local theatre and church notices plus sales and events
Readable calendar items announce tonight and tomorrow’s film programs at Dixie Strand and Royal theatres. Easter services and music planned at Laredo churches. Ads list prices on china and glassware, oysters at Shorty’s, millinery showing next week, and chocolate candy specials at Reed’s. Includes marriage license for Genovevo Gonzales and Estefano S. de Hernandez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Dixie
Strand
Royal Theatres
Moller College
San Antonio
Texas
Laredo
Genovevo Gonzales
Estefano S. de Hernandez
Shorty's
Information Wanted and Court News From Zapata
Information is sought from Zapata court records for April 5 and 6 terms noting District Attorney Jon A Walls remarks on busy criminal and civil work. The report mentions Bridget Walsh Farrell’s death in Laredo and Irish family ties, plus heirs in Scranton. Notices about county fair planning, cement sidewalks, local seed and farm supplies, Easter bonnet display, baseball park lack in Laredo, and ongoing job printing at The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapata
Jon A. Walls
Shorty
Cotulla
District Court
Mullally
Walls
Bridget Walsh
Farrell
Laredo
Texas
Ballycastle
County Mayo
Ireland
Kate McAwrick
Mary Deane
Thomas
Martin
James
John
Patrick
Owen
Bridget Farrell
Thomas Walsh
Acker Ave
Scranton
Tbes
M. Mas
Salinas Avenue
Fort McIntosh
Shorty's
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Merchant
J. W. Sexson of Montevallo Mo praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to customers saying they are pleased with it and call for more when in need of such medicine. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sexson
Montevallo
Young People Enjoy Monthly Social at Christian Church
The Christian church youth class led by Rev. C M Barnes held its regular monthly social at Sergeant Jacksons home with about twenty present. President Miss Marion Fairy led a brief meeting, adopting the name Helpers. A fine social hour followed with refreshments as guests departed praising the Jacksons as ideal hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
C M. Barnes
Sergt. Jackson
Marion Fairy
Committee On Name
Jackson
Grand Jurors Summoned for April Term
A list of individuals summoned to appear at the courthouse on Monday April 12 to empanel grand jurors for the April term of district court. Names include T A Austin Don Davis Wario Sanchez Marcelino Martin S N Johnson Husebio Garcia L H Bruni Adolph Denis A Ortiz Atelier Levendecker Fo Wormser Steve Simon Jesus Salinas Louis Reiser LL Nelson and other listed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. A. Austin
Don Davis
Wario Sanchez
Marcelino Martin
S. N. Johnson
Husebio Garcia
L. H. Bruni
Adolph Denis
A. Ortiz
Personal Guests Arrive At Bender Hamilton And Ross Houses
Tomas Mendirichaga from San Antonio and Ben Tumlinson of Taft are guests at the Bender. W C Maness returns home via L&GN. H Bruni visits the Ross. J Seymour Denike visits parents before moving to Houston for a new I and G N Ry. post. Lehmann of San Antonio at Hamilton. J P Bradberry of Islitas at Hamilton. Louise Muller leaves for San Antonio for a week. Jury notes and lists of guests follow for Bender Hamilton and Ross homes with several other names and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Mendirichaga
San Antonio
Bender
Ben Tumlinson
Taft
W. C. Maness
A. Winslow
Austin
C. F. Lehmann
Hamilton
J. P. Bradberry
Islitas
Louise Muller
J. Seymour Denike
Houston
Denike
T. L. Jorden
Thomas Mendirichaga
Thos Clark
Austins
W. Hewett
Jo. Faulkner
Harry Lange
Dallas
James Hoffmann
Galveston
St. Louis
1St Barnes
M. Dew
City
S. H Raver
Ben ‘Tomlinson
Accused Californians to Plead on Monday
Los Angeles March 27 Monday next is the day set in the Federal District Court for pleas of seven men indicted February 19 in a conspiracy to arm forces for Lower California. Named are Harry Chandler, Walter Bowker, Baltazar Aviles, J. Viljoen, Charles Cuzman, Geronimo Sandoval, and San Dies Francisco Ayon. The indictment alleges plans to purchase and ship arms and organize a Mexican expedition backed by Chandler. Chandler acknowledges some payments to Aviles as settlement to a subordinate officer, while Aviles and others face accusation of seeking defense arms and evading export duties with cattle interests tied to Chandler’s land holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Federal District Court
Lower California
Harry Chandler
Harrison Gray Otis
Walter Bowker
California-Mexican Land and Cutt Company Ranch On the Border Baltazar Aviles
Mexico
J. Viljoen
Charles Cuzyman
Geronimo Sandoval
San Dies
Francisco Ayon
Lower Wifornia
Gap
Iiss
Aviles
Manus
J. N. Fernandez
San Diego
Centro
Vieen
Chandler
Plains
Pedro Martinez
Martinez
Lower
California
Carranza
United States
Mexican Republic
Taft to Speak at Red Cross Building Cornerstone
Washington March 21 The cornerstone of the Red Cross Building in memory of Civil War women is being laid today President Wilson will preside at the exercises and former president William H Taft is the orator This building will serve as Red Cross headquarters a fund of 800 available for its erection and rapid progress on foundations is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross
Wilson
William H. Taft
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Honolulu
Berlin
Ady
the Times
Gen. Herrera
Laredo Water CO
Mandamus
Tex
Marek
A. Deutz & Brother
Shorty’s
M. Sallee
Jno. A
the Bon Ton
Jno
A. Applewhite
Tomorow
Miss Sallee
Alto
Reed's
Bon ‘Ton
J. Armengol
Rvalry
Weownsville
Fort Sam Houston
Webb
Genin
St. Paul
Matamoros Street
Box H
South Bend, Ind
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