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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1914
Page
9
Cemetery workers and volunteers rushed to clean and re mound graves as All Saints Day and Souls Day approach. Crowds are expected to visit cemeteries next Sunday and Monday, with streetcars running on an extra fast schedule to handle the traffic.
Nuevo Laredo hosts a large garrison estimated at 875 cavalrymen who arrived Monday evening. General Ricaut leads the force, formerly a Mata moros rebel commander, now stationed in Nuevo Laredo with a 32 piece brass band. The unit is set for permanent deployment and a first concert impressed locals.
Two of four men arrested by City Marshal Brennan at the Henderson hotel have been released while the other two remain in custody for grand jury investigation. Circumstantial evidence supports continued inquiry and possible indictment in the robbery of Captain and Mrs. Rethers apartments.
The Gentry Brothers All New Pentire Shows arrive Thursday November 5 at six in the morning with a large traveling troupe and two exhibitions planned in the city. The parade leaves the grounds at ten o clock and the canvas arenas promise revised animal acts including trained leopards.
Chrysanthemums offered for November 1st and 2nd at affordable prices. Mrs. Chas. Albrecht advertises from 238 40 EB Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. The note highlights fine blooms this year.
An Atlone talk at the Library by Mrs. Nat I of Paris Texas highlighted welfare efforts in Texas. She detailed State Agriculture Department missions, rural poverty, and social isolation in Webb County, urging town and rural unity and support for school houses as community centers.
From London oct 28 the Associated Press reports the French claim the battle for the English channel coast is slowly swinging in favor of the allies though they offer no precise locations. German reinforcements push near Ostend as Seine advances loom. Reports say German lines weaken at center to fetch more Belgian troops. Dewet’s rebellion in South Africa signals serious turmoil while British and German forces clash at the Yser Canal with no quarter given.
Brigadier General Weaver announces that it is possible to steer small craft such as torpedoes several miles at sea using radio apparatus on shore.
Forty-seven bodies recovered from the Mitchell mine as rescue efforts continue. Officials warn the death toll will not exceed fifty men. Royalton dispatch reports confirm the tragedy and ongoing search for survivors.
In Caracas and nationwide, October 28 marked the Bolivar Day holiday. Festivities included patriotic meetings with music and speeches in cities and towns, commemorating Venezuela’s liberator and national holiday.
Walter Shiner of Antonio and W Hellen of Hebbronville are registered in the Hamilton. Jim Brown of Asherton arrived this morning. J I McGill of Paris Texas visits and greets Laredo friends. J H W Bruni of Bruni is a guest at the Ross. Samuel A Wolcott arrived yesterday. Walter McComb Jr of San Antonio on a short business visit plans to return tonight. Numerous names from San Antonio Corpus Christi Dallas Louisville New York Chicago and other cities appear in arrivals and social notes. Shows promoter Finney and the Gentry Shows plan to play Laredo November 6 with many locals listed among attendees.
Elizabeth commemorates its 260th founding anniversary with a ceremony attended by patriotic civic and religious groups. The town, famed in early lore, once hosted Princeton University and remains a notable former colonial seat.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It claims quick relief and antiseptic healing and mentions it is liked by children. The letter from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio endorses the product.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment for lumbago back and loins with quick penetration of sore muscles. Claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and similar pains. Priced at 25 cents with money back if not satisfied.
The Kentucky State Conference of the United Daughters of the American Revolution opened in Bowling Green with honored guests Mrs. William Cummings Stary and Mrs. T Scott. The session drew no table guests and will continue tomorrow.
The Inter national Holiness Convention in Cincinnati Ohio opens with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Rev J J Glascock delivers the welcoming address as speakers discuss prohibition prospects Sunday school church work for holiness and related subjects. A special prayer for the outpouring of the Spirit will be offered tonight by the Geleviatas.
Insurgent members from Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin Nebraska and others threaten to place the Modern Brotherhood of America under a receiver as a convention opens in Cedar Rapids Iowa. They have examined accounts shipped trunk loads of books to district court while alleging charges against current officials.
Keep Your Stomach and Liver Healthy promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for digestion constipation and tonic benefits. Dr W J Wilson arrives in Laredo to establish modern dentistry in the Walls Building with skilled work at new offices.
Venustiano Carranza submitted his resignation as supreme chief to the Aguascalientes convention with the condition that Francisco Villa retire to private life. The U S State Department confirms the report of Carranza offering resignation contingent on Villa’s retirement.
In Chicago on the eve of the Suffrage Association convention the race for the presidency is heated. Mrs Grace Wilbur Trout seeks re election while Mrs Medill McCormick has strong backing from many members ensuring a lively election.
Dallas hosts the Texas Medical Association as Dr W O Walker delivers the principal address. C W Hobson of the Chamber of Commerce welcomes attendees. Scientific papers are read and further discussions on medical subjects are planned for tomorrow.
President Wilson announced November 26 as Thanksgiving Day in a nationwide proclamation dated October 28. The notice designates the day for public gratitude and reflection across the United States.
Spot cotton middling quoted at 65 16 cents, up one eighth from yesterday in Dallas. Sales reached 9 778 bales as buyers responded to rising prices.
Paris reports violent German attacks yesterday between Nieupo rt and Arras with French positions holding and an advance to the north and east of Ypres. German losses are described as heavy while dawn assaults near Craonne were repulsed and French forces push in the forests between Apremont and St Mihiel.
London reports that British warships withdrew from the Belgian coast only temporarily and resumed combat yesterday as usual, signaling ongoing naval activity in the region.
Paris dispatch reports in the fight between German East Africa and the Belgian Congo that the Belgians secured victory over the Germans.
A small Dutch vessel struck a mine 40 miles north of the Dutch coast and sank with her entire crew.
Paris reports a Havas Agency despatch stating that a German aircraft flying over the French fort of Belfort on Friday released a bomb into Swiss territory. The incident adds to tense border events in the region.
The American steamer Kroonland bound for Naples has been detained by the British at Gibraltar. The vessel carries copper, which is described as conditional contraband.
Austrian and German reports claim severe fighting along the Vistula and San rivers with German and Austrian forces facing numerically superior Russian numbers. Both sides indicate Russians outnumber them in the engagements.
Swiss newspapers report that after the fort Camp des Romains fell the French suffered about 46,000 casualties between Youl and Verdun as of late October.
Berlin reports 300 prominent Russians in Moscow issue a manifesto opposing atrocities by Russian troops. The item is read as an admission that atrocities have occurred.
Dr and Mrs M P Cullinan entertained St Peter s Catholic church choir and guests with a musical program on the Heights. Mr Hesse of San Antonio, a skilled violinist, performed several high class selections while vocal numbers interspersed the program. The impromptu gathering was greatly enjoyed by all.
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