29 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
1
An unidentified man was found hanged in a Snyder Texas barn with his throat cut. Police suspect murder and have arrested several cotton pickers as part of the investigation.
By Associated Press New York Nov 28 cotton futures declined today amid dull trading. The New Orleans market led the losses with a drop of 19 to 16 points.
In Shreveport Louisiana on the night of November 28 a mail clerk was attacked and robbed of several thousand dollars by robbers whose identities remain unknown. Authorities investigate the incident and search for suspects.
In Columbis Ohio on November 18 the case of Iene 2 Camerion former State Treasurer indicted months ago for alleged illegal deposits of state funds for personal profit will be tried Monday before he assumes the office of attorney general. Prosecuting Attorney Edward C Turner aims to end the case.
St Louis Nov 2 A city wide postal Saturday drives a fund for hospitals VIvor Riel and Postmaster Selph lead the drive. Volunteers reported contributions totaling dollars and the fund was apportioned last year. The effort aims to support twelve hospitals across the city.
Maas Al dred Silom Deverens of Cleveland and Lawrence Lanier Winslow of New York were married today at the American embassy in Berlin. The ceremony occurred at the embassy home as the bride’s parents met the Count Pied. The couple was presented at a court ball in Berlin before the war began, and Mr Winkttow secured brief leave to return to America with his bride. They departed for Berlin immediately after the ceremony.
London dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm urged Field Marshal von Hindenburg to distinguish himself as the Lodz clash unfolded. The Turk movement toward the Suez Canal is cited with 70,000 troops, 10,000 Bedouins, and 500 camels. A railway to Nakel oasis and trench barriers along the Suez approach are noted.
Petrograd despatch to the Matin says a German battleship Wilhelm der Grosse struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea. There is no confirmation of the report. The ship was 13 years old and carried four Y4ineh puns and fourteen hineh puns.
Heavy firing was heard late yesterday near Zeebrugge with reports from London detailing artillery activity. No confirmation of casualties or precise location was provided as authorities monitored the scene and issued cautions for civilians nearby.
Pop Crane known as a famed tackle from the University of Pennsylvania married Mary Hill Jardine of West Chester. He played for Lafayette College before Penn and later coached the freshmen team. A former oarsman, he now works as a dentist in West Chester, with many college friends attending the ceremony.
New York Nov 28 restricted trading on the Exchange began with slight price drops. The first sale was U S Steel bonds at 99% down 1 4 below July close. The market grew exceedingly dull as buy orders outnumbered sells five to one. Teal convertible bonds rose 1 2 late trading. Railways bonds fell broadly as declines dominated.
Franklin Morrison a retired Illinois farmer killed himself in San Antonio Texas on November 28 after losing 20000 dollars to a supposed friend.
Associated Press reports Philadelphia November 28 Army leads Navy 14 to 0 at halftime in the annual Army Navy football game played today with Army dominating early play and momentum.
Migs deliade Wilson daughter of actor Francis Wilson married Russell Adams Bliss in a Gramercy Park home ceremony Miss Katherine Browne served as maid of honor Bridesmaids were Winifred Perens and Elizabeth Krotel sisters of notable New Jersey residents The wedding was held in New York on November 28 with Rev Townsend officiating
Erick Alexander Davis, 19, daughter of a naval officer, fled after a clash with his stepfather. His mother, seeking him, says he is heir to two fortunes from Narro Phillips and a aunt. Davis vanished June 4 and may appear in Toronto or New York as the search continues.
The official report states French artillery last night brought down a German biplane near Bel lum with three aboard. one killed, two captured. Allied aircraft circling west Belgium and British destroyers patrolling the coast. French repulse a German infantry attack south of Ypres. Champagne guns inflicted losses on German artillery.
Myron T. Herrick, retiring American Ambassador to France, sails for New York aboard the Jiner Rocuanibe beam. Mrs Herrick accompanies him, carrying letters of appreciation from Queen Mary, Sir Edward Grey, and Lloyd George, as they leave amid tense days in Paris.
Persistent rumors from London report the battleship sunk off the north coast of Ireland has been salvaged. It is said the big guns were removed and the vessel beached, with conditions noted as suitable for repairs and resumption of service soon.
Washington reports the new consular regulations take effect Nov 30 as part of the Tariff Act of 1912. They require detailed data on sellers buyers prices origins and manufacture. Importers seek foreign ambassador help arguing public manifests would hurt foreign producers and American firms.
Two private soldiers in the Lord Kitchener era army were arrested as German spies and executed in Reading England on November 2 percent.
Condensed bank statement shows assets totaling 1 368 882 08 with loans real estate bonds cash and other securities and United States bonds. Liabilities include capital stock surplus undivided profits circulation and deposits with officers named ALEXANDER and BROWN among signatories.
Washington reports the United States embassy and consulates in Turkey will safeguard mail to prevent tampering with the ambassador's code messages. The assurance aims to protect diplomatic communications from interference.
Buenos Aires reports ten British warships sighted off the southeastern coast of South America on the day after November 28.
Lima Peru reports four war ships of unknown nationalities were sighted off the Chilean coast on November 28.
The forecast notes Fort McIntosh observations with a 24 hour period ending 6 p m showing a max of 74 and min of 50 degrees. North wind prevailing with clear conditions. Also includes an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery claiming cough relief with testimony from J R Watts of Floydale Texas.
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