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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
8
Reports from Mexico City warn of widespread discontent as street car workers face stagnant wages amid depreciated currency. Indications point to looming labor strikes, rising prices, and potential industrial upheaval across the republic, with railroads poised to feel the strain.
An advertisement from Homer City Pa features R E Roberts praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as reliable after years of use. The text notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
By order of the Webb County District Court the City of Laredo sues Ester B de Garcia. Judgment awarded November 12 1918 for 156 46 plus foreclosure of a tax lien on described lots in blocks 42 8 155 2600 Western Division. Lands to be sold at public auction November 3 1914 10 am to 4 pm front of courthouse Amador Sanchez sheriff.
Webb County Texas sheriff sale notices a foreclosure of a tax lien on West Jet Block 54 parcel in the western city division. The judgment against Teresa Bo de Herrera dates from November 14 1918 for 707 dollars, with sale scheduled November 1 1914 in front of the court.
A local bulletin urges immediate construction due to falling lumber and building material costs. It notes the European war has crushed foreign demand, leaving mills with surplus and lower prices, while Pacific and Gulf regions face weak exports. Demand risks remain uncertain as shipping to Asia and Latin America tightens.
Battery E of the Sixth Field Artillery rejoined Laredo after leaving the Ninth Infantry Camp for Leon Springs. The unit will occupy its former quarters in the Ninth Infantry Reserve at Fort McIntosh and begin camp duties. Rumors said Battery D of the Sixth Field Artillery might halt en route at the Ninth Infantry Camp, but Ninth Infantry officers denied any orders.
The sheriff announces a sale in Webb County Texas on October 1 1914 to satisfy a city judgment against Severo Garza and Melchora B de Garza. The court foreclosed a tax lien on block 26 lot 9 and set the sale for cash to the highest bidder between 10 am and 4 pm on the first Thursday in October.
Deputy A. R. Garcia signs the document under his hand in Webb County Texas for a house door notice issued by the sheriff. The notice names Webb County and the sheriff as issuing authority.
In Webb County on the 1914 date a judgment was entered for the City of Jaredo against Demetria Duran for eight hundred dollars with described property Lot eight in block fifty two in the western division. The property was auctioned at public sale at the Webb County Courthouse on the first Tuesday in October.
Charles Gondorf seeks a new trial at Sing Sing for wiretapping fraud with fresh evidence claimed to prove innocence and a false victim. The page also details Thanksgiving hose races by the fire department to raise funds for the American Red Cross, plus society notices and local ads about plays, a club cafe, Sloan's Liniment, and weather and entertainment items.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order of sale issued out of Texas on the date of October 1 and to be directed and delivered in a certain case therein mentioned plaintiff and Cristelo Garza is defendant. It recovers a judgment against Cristelo Garza on November 14, 1918 for 1680 dollars with a foreclosure of a tax lien on Lot 2 in Block 79 in the Western division. I have levied on the described funds and will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
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