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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1914

Page

7

Hearing Postponed In Mexico Conspiracy Case

United States district attorney requested a one week delay in the preliminary hearing for five Mexicans held on a conspiracy charge to conduct a military expedition into Mexico. The hearing, set for this morning before U S Commissioner Poster, will be rescheduled for next Monday. Four are in county jail. one is at large after bond changes.

United States Mexico Poster United States District Attorney

Grand Jury Adjourns After Six Day Session

After six days in district court, the grand jury adjourned Saturday afternoon at four o clock. They investigated many matters and returned indictments. trials will proceed this term. Judge Matlatly ruled in I Villegas & Co vs Cruz de Santiago on open account, granting judgment by default. This afternoon Wormser Bros vs Mace Count Villireal moved to trial as a noted cow case.

Grand Jury Ren Matlatly I. Villegas & Co Cruz de Santiago de Hilt Wormser Bros Villireal

Wanted Downstairs Rooms for Fight Housekeeping

Classified brief seeks downstairs rooms for housekeeping at a fight house. Includes an address, apt 4, and contact times 11 to 19.11.

Death of Dr. Roger P. Ames in Puerto Barrios

The Georgetown Commercial notes the sudden death of Dr. Roger Post Ames in Puerto Barrios Spanish Honduras from heart paralysis. A former U S Army surgeon and consul, he served with the Guatemalan Railway and United Fruit Company. He married Jessie Daniel in Laredo about ten years ago and leaves two children, Frederic and Mary, and a grieving wife. Dr. White of New Orleans assisted at his death. Born in New Orleans, he was widely esteemed in official and private life.

Georgetown Laredo Ames Roger Post Ames Witiel Puerto Barrios Spanish Honduras Central America U8 Army Guatemala United Pruit Company New Orleans Witte Proderic Mary

Notice from Creditors Regarding Coronado Funds

Notice from the undersigned creditors Coronado requesting all claims be filed to enable distribution of available funds among creditors. Committee members listed include F. & More, P. Wormser, Tom Parberio. Immediate action requested.

Creditars

Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey Ad for Cough Relief

An old advertisement urges treating coughs with Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey. It claims the product soothes irritated air passages, loosens mucus, and preserves vitality, targeting babies and children with a guaranteed result available at the local druggist.

Pythian Annual Roll Call Reminder for Aztec Lodge

Members of Aztec lodge are reminded that Tuesday November 24 is the annual poll call night and all are urged to be present for the Pythian gathering.

Notice on Hunting Prohibition in My Pastures

No hunting allowed in my pastures. Do not assume a right you do not possess. Those who hunt without consent on my property risk legal action. I keep animals of value and rely on others to pay or owe for them. Abusive acts will be met with the law.

Cruer Hardie H. Jefferies Ady

Notice to Hunters on Private Property Enforced

Property owner bans hunting on his land and warns trespassers of prosecution. Guards will enforce, and violators will be treated as trespassers under the law. Local notice advertises hunting restrictions and penalties.

Notice to the Public on Trespassing and Hunting Prohibitions

A series of public notices warn that all private lands and pastures are posted and hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted. Signatories include Cannel Coal Co and various individuals and firms who demand no hunting and threaten legal action for any intrusion. Police, penalties, and potential damage claims are referenced across multiple notices dated in October.

Cannel Coal CO Davis Espejo

Personalities at City Hotels Include San Antonio Visitors

A list of guests and locals in the city includes L A Reiser A T Hiatt Roy Campbell James Morlan Henry Edds K F Gariel and many others staying at the Ross Hamilton and Bender hotels plus visiting from Arlington Monterey Hebbronville Houston and San Antonio.

L. A. Reiser Reiser A. T. Hiatt San Antonio Ross Roy Campbell Hamilton James M. Morlan Monterey Henry Edds Jim Hogg County K. F. Gariel American Tobacco Co Bender James Caruthers W. E. Boggs Arlington Texas Mary Reed Farragut Street Hailton Louis Schatzkey New York M. A. Hernandez H. M. Neusbaum Houston Houston; 4Ee Thompson, Roy Campbell, 7K Camp John Camp Jas. M. Morlan J. O. Blewett Luisa Romero Henry Molds Hebbronville J Pratt, Jr Salino Wo A Foster JR Webb J. Farnsworth Poy. Allen Adhas T. B Grey A. M. Fischer KJ Wisegins Paul Wipprecht Austin R. S. Morris Galveston Garriel RB. Schartz PL. W Sauer Henry Hilpp Chicago Bertman Plant Mrs. Katteau Woo Kemp Louisville A. Hall OW. Bick SW. Simmons M W Avree St. Louis

Seizure Notice in United States Court Laredo Texas

In the Southern District of Texas United States v One Diamond and Emerald Set et al a warrant seized multiple jewelry items including rings earrings watches and chains. The notice calls for claims by interested parties to present arguments by December 1 1914 at 10 am in the U S Courtroom Laredo Texas or forfeit the items and proceeds.

United States District Court Texas United States of America United States District Court For Southern District of Texas Laredo United States Court Room

Thanksgiving The Dansant at Fort McIntosh Gym

The young men of Laredo with Fort McIntosh officers and ladies plan a Thanksgiving dansant at the Forts gymnasium on Thanksgiving afternoon from five to seven. The Ninth Infantry band provides music. Admission is one dollar per person. Proceeds go to the Red Cross fund. Committee led by Mrs. H P Howard invites all to attend and enjoy themselves while supporting a worthy cause.

Laredo Fort McIntosh Ninth Infantry Red Cross Fund H. PP. Howard Fort McIntosh

Farmer Lecturer Paul Wipprecht Visits Obe City

Paul Wipprecht director for the state agriculture department ranks his headquarters at the Jedro Chamber of Commerce in Obe City. He will stay a week, meet farmers, and this afternoon address the Teachers Institute at four on valuable aid to farmers and solving problems.

Paul Wipprecht State Department of Agriculture Obe City Jaredo Chamber of Commerce Wipprechtois

Regulate Bowels with Herbine Bowel Regulator Ad

An old advertisement touts Herbine as an admirable bowel regulator that aids liver and stomach function and restores strength and buoyancy. It notes price and that Soc. Sold by all druggists.

All Draggiats Adv

Carranza troops clear brush near Nuevo Laredo fortifications

A large Carranza force works to remove brush and obstruction between Nuevo Laredo and the western entrenchments. The task mirrors prior efforts by Guardiola's forces to clear the same area.

Carranza Nuevo Laredo Guardiola

Evacuation of Vera Cruz by U S Forces Begins

AP reports 24 American occupation troops under Gen Funston start retreat from Vera Cruz after seven months. Outposts fall back from dawn, Corranga forces take city as marines depart. Rumors of Carranza deserters near Villa’s forces. refugees and nuns boarded transports. Americans transport gold and customs receipts for return to Mexico. About 7 000 personnel depart.

Funston Vera Cruz United States Candido Aguilar Carranza Villa Mexico Mex

Carranza Plans Frustrated in Mexican Capital Withdrawal

Confidential state reports say Carranza intended to abandon Mexico City to Zapata at the last minute but Gen. Lucio Blanco refused to leave the capital exposed. An official Mexican report mentions Zapata was to sack the city while Carranza tore up tracks to delay Villa. the exact plan remains unclear. Blanco refused to obey.

Carranza Washington Mexico City Zapata Lucio Blanco Villa Blanco

Supreme Court Refuses Leo Frank Review

The United States Supreme Court refused to review Leo Frank's murder case involving Mary Phagan in Atlanta. The ruling leaves Frank to face hanging, ending appeals on the conviction.

Washington United States Supreme Court Leo Frank Mary Phagan Atlanta

New Year’s Reception Cancelled Over Mrs. Wilson’s Death

The White House has abandoned the New Year’s reception because of the death of Mrs. Wilson. The Associated Press reports Washington on November 22 notes the decision follows the President’s bereavement.

Washington White House Wilson

Bowen Elected Secretary of Warehouse Commission

Bowen was elected secretary of the Warehouse Commission in Austin Texas with a salary of 3000 dollars per year. Election notice dated November 23 to January 7.

Bowen Austin Texas

Brewers’ Profit Questioned Over War Tax

Chicago report says retailers charge brewers an extra 76 cents per barrel beyond the 48 war tax, boosting brewers’ profits. Saloon men allege dealers pass the levy to the trade, claiming the tax raises local costs and profits.

Chicago Iit

Poultry Show Opens in St Louis Coliseum

The twenty second annual Missouri State Poultry Association show opens tomorrow in the Coliseum and runs to Saturday. Poultry men come from many places and claim the display will be the best yet in this region. Fanciers from states west of the Mississippi enter their finest stock, including a model chicken farm stocked with thoroughbred birds.

St. Louis Missouri State Poultry Association Mississippi River

Relief for chest inflammation with horehound syrup offer

The ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to ease chest tightness from lung inflammation. It credits a free Herrick's Red Popper Porous Plaster with each bottle to draw out inflammation. Sold by all druggists as a cold cure accessory.

Ballard Herrick Innes

Turkish troops reach Suez Canal amid desert engagements

Constantinople reports Turkish forces have reached the Suez Canal after fighting near Katas and Teatebe, about thirty miles east. Many Knelsel officers and soldiers were captured, a Maelish camel troop and Egyptian police surrendered, while a broader plan to escape is noted.

Constantinople Navy Suez Canal Katas Teatebe

Situation Unchanged in Western Arena Berlin Report

Berlin reports the western front remains unchanged with ongoing fighting in Poland and a struggle near Lody, as of the Sunday official summary dated November 23.

Berlin Poland Lody

Russian forces face shortages in artillery and rifles

Military authorities report the Russians lack sufficient artillery and rifles as German and allied efforts influence the potential outcome of the broader campaign. The article hints the Hueghting at Pola and related battles may shape the overall war trajectory.

Bertin Papets Pola

German Bombardment Worsens Frontline Struggle

Paris reports that many important buildings in Ypres were burned as German shells pounded the town. Intense fighting continued in the Ardennes with the French repelling repeated German assaults, while Rheims and Soissons endured heavy bombardment.

Paris Ypres Arsenne Rheims Soissons

Consul Urges German Boycott Across America

German Consul Von Schack urges Germans in the United States to boycott goods produced by nations hostile to Germany amid wartime tensions.

San Francisco Calif von Schack America Germany

Railroads and government plan to guide immigrants to farms

Chicago reports that railroads including Norfolk and Western and Atchison plan to funnel millions of European immigrants to the United States into rural areas after the war. The government and railroad groups will use post offices and immigration officials to match workers with farm opportunities while steering newcomers away from cities. Chicago and New York host the largest foreign-born populations as Philadelphia Boston and Cleveland follow.

Chicago America Norfolk and Western Virginia Atchison and Great Northern James J. Will United States Railroad Developpment Association Governmentcheme Department of Agricuulture Immigration Post. Office Department Post Office Department New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Pall River New England

Forest fires slow traffic across Arkansas after smoke blackout

Little Rock Arkansas November 2 nine counties ordered to drive slowly due to smoke from forest fires. One train wreck with one death reported and another man killed by a train at a crossing near Helena.

Little Rock, Ark Arkansas Helena

Probing Patrick's Pardon in Rice Murder Case

New York District Attorney Whitman continues to investigate the pardon of Albert LT Patrick, who was convicted in the murder of William Marsh Rice, the Texas millionaire. The case remains a notable legal matter in late November.

New York Whitman Albert LT. Patrick William Marsh Rice

Cotton futures rise on December contract gains

December cotton futures climbed to 7.31 a bale, an overall advance of 25 to 50 cents per bale as trading extended.

New York

Schooner Ashore Off Long Island Sparks Rescue Bid

A large schooner ran ashore on Long Island and the Sivers are working to rescue the crew as of November 23 in New York.

Associated Press New York Long Island Sivers

How to Teach Aliens Is Topic at Albany Convention

Albany New York November 23 The problem of educating the immigrant in America will be the topic at the New York State Teachers Association convention opening here tomorrow The session will be devoted entirely to the subject with officials saying the work is hardly begun Albert Shields former Superintendent of evening schools in New York City will preside.

Albany N. Y America New York State Teachers Association Morrow Albert Shields New York City

Florida canal men meet in Stuart assembly

The East Coast Canal Association held its annual meeting in Stuart Florida with many prominent Floridians discussing the association’s proposed work and future projects along the coast.

Florida

Remarkable Cure of Croup by Cham berlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs J B Cook of Indiana Pennsylvania recalls last winter when her child suffered croup. She says a bottle of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy saved his life, cutting phlegm and easing coughing spells. The remedy is sold by all dealers.

Real Estate Transfers Filed With County Clerk

Manue l T Medellin and wife transfer lot No 1 block 50 W D to Maria V de Garcia for 108 dollars. Miss Kate Tarver transfers lot No 67 block 131 23 W D to R A Millar and wife for 2500 dollars.

Manuel T. Medellin Maria V. de Garcia W. D. Consideration Kate Tarver R. A. Millar W. D . Consideration

Railways urged to aid displaced farmers postwar

The Railway Development Association proposal, inspired by a Belgium commission study, urges railroads to aid incoming foreign born immigrants by donating or selling farmland along rights of way. The plan envisions easy terms and long payment periods to prevent urban congestion and support settlement.

Railway Development Association Belgium F. H. la Baume Railway Organization Iso

Times Daily Observes Daily Opportunities Policy

The Times offers daily opportunities for readers at a subscription rate of 68 cents per month.

the Times

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