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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
9
From Wednesday's Daily, a Thanksgiving meditation urges Americans to gather in churches and homes to give thanks for peace and bounty amid world conflict. The author contrasts war's reach with the nation’s harvests and asks all to pray for gratitude and divine guidance.
A list of visitors and locals stopping at the Hamilton hotel or arriving in the city. Names include J. Macmanus of Bishop Enrique Manitau of Dallas C. Cooper of San Antonio Pratt of Encinal H E Johnson of Moore and Mayor Robt McComb plus Mrs L J Christen traveling to San Antonio for Thanksgiving.
A list of named male and female addressees for letters held in the Laredo post office, including Thomas Arenzana, Vicente Andra, Vicente Pefia, Carmen Kaninoza, Maria Morakes, and Tiburvio Zapata, with instruction that undelivered items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on November 30 1914 unless claimed.
J D Jennings notifies permit holders that hunting in his pasture in Zapata County will be cancelled on December 1, 1914 due to stocking new cattle. He urges all to stay out after December first and complies with the advance notice.
Manuel Martinez was knifed near the Armengol store on San Austin Avenue Monday around six. The assailant fled but was arrested the same night and jailed on a count of assault with intent to murder. Martinez recuperates from his wound.
An active liver means health enjoy clear complexion and freedom from dizziness constipation biliousness headaches and indigestion. They drive out fermenting and undigested foods help digestion and cure constipation. Available online at your druggist.
The annual Moll Call and banquet of the organization drew many members. After business, the group honored the judge and enjoyed an oyster banquet. Speakers included Messrs. W. R Pare Kol enike J. W. Thompson S. N. Jolson and Ferdinand Wormser delivering brief talks.
Parker, the sprinter, matched a 20 yard time at the AL AU event drawing strong support for official credits.
The Throus fast train for Mestes City leaves at 1 16 p m from I G Hatton and arrives in Mexico City at 6 46 p m Standard time The local Saltillo train leaves I G N station at 7 25 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 3 54 p m Standard time
A fragment notes a Texas Mexican service leaving for Corpus Christi at 26 per hour and arriving from Corpus Christi at boom standard time.
International and Great Northern schedules a fast train for St. Louis departing at 5 10 a m and arriving at p m. (Note: OCR text incomplete for arrival minute)
The notice lists the J. and G. N. Night Train leaving at 7:30 p.m. and arriving at RIL by area.
Train No 1 departs Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 00 am arrives Minera 10 30 am Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 1 16 pm arrives Laredo 3 30 pm Pet SE
Citizens are invited to bring clean soft rags to the Times office, with pay at three cents per pound for each load. Rags must be ready for immediate weighing and purchase.
Notice to taxpayers states city taxes are now collected at City Hall. Office hours are 8:00 to 12:00 noon and 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Tax collector emphasizes settlement of outstanding amounts and directs residents to pay promptly.
The report says Atha Thomas sustained a bad bruise after a horse fell on him near Cotulla. He is described as a brother of Juve C C Thomas of Cotulla and Woodlief Thomas of the county, and is the superintendent of the Indigo Thomas ranch. He is expected to be up and about in a few days.
A dog named Leach Cross endures a defeat and hopes for a hoped for return. Jones, the owner, reports the four year old has recovered its sight and may regain sight as part of the ongoing case.
Mrs Janehe Jowers of Indiana Massachusetts shares relief from indigestion after trying many remedies. She recounts taking Chamberlains Tablets about a year ago and notes noticeable improvement after a few doses, praising the product as a pact treatment.
The article recounts Dr David Starr Jordan’s anti war speech in New York arguing that preparing for war fuels conflict. He criticizes arms makers and calls for government control of armament production to remove private profit from war. He cites Norman Angell and urges public opinion to counter militarism worldwide.
London reports Dunsfermline residents mark the 70th birthday of Andrew Carnegie amid earlier hostility over a Kaiser praise episode. The town recalls the steel magnate's philanthropy while protests and film withdrawals reflect lingering tensions.
The Woman's Home Companion urges American women to wear American made garments. Ida M. Tarbell notes in October and letters from Gertrude Atherton James J. Hill and others advocate cotton gowns for evening wear to support domestic industries during wartime.
Associated Press dispatches state Zapata occupies the outskirts of Mexico City while Blanco remains nearby with troops. Reports from Washington say Blanco evacuated the city, taking rolling stock, as Villa forces push toward oil fields. Wires to Mexico City were cut, severing American and consular communications.
In Mexico City on Tuesday crowds stormed stores and pawn shops while police struggled to intervene. Civilians and former federal officers armed themselves to try to restore order amid gunfire and reported casualties.
Reports suggest all organized constitutionalist forces have left Mexico City after delayed dispatches show restraint amid unrest. The move comes as Villa and Zapata threaten the capital, prompting concern over the city’s security.
The state department investigates reports that T. W. Carraway of Memphis is threatened with execution at Hermosillo Mexico after being charged in connection with a dynamiting incident near a bridge.
New York, Nov. 5 The stock exchange reopens Saturday for unrestricted trading as markets return to normal after a pause.
Novah Ollie Fielding 65 killed his wife 24 and boarder Earl Summers 20 at his store 25 miles north of Madisonville Texas on Saturday night. Domestic trouble reported as the motive. Fielding surrendered to authorities.
A meeting of prominent Detroiters is called for tonight to perfect the Detroit Festival Association. The group plans an annual musical festival with three concerts in April and aims to expand the festival by adding top artists each year.
A creditor committee requests all claims against Coronado be filed immediately so funds can be distributed among creditors. Signatories include J. R. Moore Fo Wormler Joe Barberio dated 11 19 61.
Petrograd reports conflicting claims on the Poland front. Russians say they hold the German left, attack the right, and push toward Cracow while checking German mills on the Warta. British fleet allegedly destroys a German submarine base at Seebrugee. Serbians claim victory in Northwest Serbia against Austrians.
It was announced that a Chicago firm is building thirteen digging machines for graves in the European war zone.
Paris dispatch says Germany requested a suspension of fighting near Verdun while the Allies pressed in Belgium and the Argonne Gen Von Goltz, Belgian governor, was wounded in action in the trenches.
Cotton futures trading was very light today in New York. Prices rose 2 to 8 points according to Associated Press reports.
The crop bureau today announced the cost of raising cotton at 8.24 cents per pound, noting adjustments from earlier estimates. Experts estimate costs in the 18 years window reflect changes in labor, inputs, and farm practices across major cotton regions.
New York Nov 26 Miss Renulah Benton Edmondson a descendant of a Cherokee chief of Oklahoma refused to speak with reporters about whether Richard Croker was to wed her tomorrow.
A British destroyer flotilla escorted the American Christmas Ship Jason into Devonport Harbor on November 2. Flawless aviation and naval operations were noted as the ship berthed under escort.
Assistant Commissioner D Arcy Scott and Commissioner A Coedeve of the Board of Railway Commissioners arrive in Calgary during a Western Canada tour. They will hold a hearing tomorrow and conclude the tour after Christmas. The pair left Ottawa November 12 on a tour that will extend through the holiday season.
Former President William Howard Taft joins the National Health Guards a nationwide push for health conservation. BE Ki Rittenhouse originator of the idea claims 2500 unnecessary deaths daily and argues that wars are fought by soft, untrained volunteers.
McAlester Oklahoma November 26 government opens large tract of Choctaw Indian strip to settlers. Land valued for farming and mineral deposits. A demonstration car toured the region by the McAlester Board of Trade to attract settlers.
A South American coffee tradition is cited in a Corpus Christi Caller exchange. The prompt asks what kind of coffee Mr Stan ton used in his early manhood, referencing the Alice Echo’s note.
An advertisement notes daily access to opportunities in The Times with a monthly fee of 680. per month.
In the absence of wind the forest fires advancing toward Little Rock, Arkansas, halted today as smoke remained heavy. Hundreds sought treatment for smoke irritation and farmers in Chicot and Drew counties dug trenches to halt spread into fodder fields.
Chicago market notes price restrictions removed for future trading after a policy shift. Officials report a shift in regulation ending controls and allowing freer exchanges.
The Coffee Exchange in New York announces a reopening on Monday after a closure. Local traders and brokers prepare for resumed sales and market activity as offices reopen and operations resume in the exchange hall.
Omaha Neb November 95 The Auto Pace track near the city will host a preliminary meet tomorrow. The oval is one and a quarter miles around with a four mile from the jelly setting. It can reach speeds of 124 miles an hour. Construction used three million feet of lumber and 60 tons of nails and spikes.
The Vicksburg Veteran Association announces a four day peace jubilee for Union and Confederate veterans who defended the town. Congressmen pledge a $150 000 appropriation to cover expenses of the encampment. FF A Rozlene of Chicago heads the organizing effort.
President Wilson will attend the Pan American mass at St. Patrick's Church tomorrow morning with diplomatic representatives from South and Central American republics. The event continues a Roosevelt era custom with no notable Protestant protest this year.
The Southern Health Exhibit opens Friday in Jacksonville to showcase modern methods preventing pellagra bubonic plague and smallpox. Health experts ladies doctors and civic workers arrive from across the south while the American Health Association convenes through December 6. Louisiana’s state health board and New Orleans contribute major exhibits highlighting plague control.
City schools close this afternoon and will not reopen until Monday to give teachers and pupils a Thanksgiving holiday. About fifteen Laredo educators, led by Superintendent L. J. Christen, depart tonight for San Antonio to attend the State Teachers convention on Friday and Saturday.
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