27 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1914
Page
1
Correspondents claim German residents and landowners have been used to falsely conduct building operations as the Germans secretly prepare for years for a campaign in France. Allies report another small advance in the war zone with limited Grange activity noted.
A short item notes loans of furniture and fixtures under the name SAM W. BROWN. The notice records secured financing involving resources and property tied to a local business entity.
In Mexico City on September 20, President Venustiano Carranza told the diplomatic corps that fighting probably could not be avoided, signaling a likely escalation in the Mexican conflict as tensions rose internationally.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners announced in Indianapolis that the 1915 convention will be held in Fort Worth. The decision was made by the union's leadership on September 26.
Chicago September 28 The National Baseball Commission announced that the world's series will begin October 6. The decision sets the opening game at a designated city with the contest continuing as scheduled through a final game at an agreed venue.
Associated Press reports in Kallos Texas on September 26 that portable units have been placed on several school lots to expand facilities for more pupils. The items are described as modern aids to teaching and student care during the fall term.
Austin Texas September 26 Preparations begin for the fall term of the higher courts starting the first Monday in October The court of criminal appeals has about 80 cases filed mostly in summer vacation placing it near docket completion The supreme court carries 640 cases across litigation classes two and a half years behind The third court of civil appeals is up to date with its work though some cases remain outstanding
Paris reports heavy fighting on both east and west wings near the Oise and between Soissons and Rheims with Allied forces advancing slightly. Germans avoid attacks in other sectors while French reserves halt German losses as they press in Lorraine Vosges and Woevre.
Correspondents report German forces along the Aisne line in France are using large quarry stone blocks from sites operated by Germans for years and rock cut just before the war. Near Maubeuge German long range guns were secretly bored under protest they were wells. German artillery rests on concrete platforms built years earlier for uncompleted factories. Bordeaux announce French unboat Surprise seized Coco Beach in Kamerun and sank two ships of the Corman auxiliary fleet.
The Union of South Africa defense force occupied Luderitz bucht on Sept 19 after German garrison destroyed railroad and wireless installations before retreating.
Report from Ostend says many Bavarian soldiers are under arrest in Brussels for aiding thousands of French prisoners of war to escape. The charges are unconfirmed and Bavarians are incensed.
Austin Sept 26 The house met but had no quorum and adjourned until Monday The senate will convene at 6 this afternoon in Texas with the special session underway and a five o clock meeting scheduled for this afternoon.
Dallas on September 26 reports spot cotton at 74 cents per pound while Houston quotes 8 cents lower at 66 cents, reflecting a broad decline in local commodity values.
Judge Kittrell ruled Jeff Mele more the Democratic nominee for congressman at large from Texas by 146 votes over W P Lane. Lane plans an appeal over ballots counted without a pledge.
In Trenton New Jersey the national conventions of the Young Men's Hebrew Association and the Young Women's Hebrew Association will convene tomorrow. Waver Donnelly will give the welcome address and speakers include Doctor Goldwasser of New York A A M Klubrak of the New England group and M Kimblestein of the Pennsylvania association.
A notable society wedding occurred at St Pauls Church Tivoli on Hudson N Y. Miss Laura Suffern Livingston only daughter of Mrs Robert Livingston of New York and Howland Shippen Davis son of Mr and Mrs Davis of New York and Plymouth Mass. The ceremony was followed by a reception and breakfast at Northwood the Livingston country place on the manor granted by Queen Anne.
Petrograd reports the town of Khyrow captured isolating the Austrian fortifications at Przemsyl from railroad communication. In China, four hundred Japanese troops occupy Wei Haing in Shantung. Chinese troops stay but do not resist. The Chinese government protests to Japan over Wei Huaing being outside the fighting zone.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Department issues hunting season dates to 6000 deputy wardens. Licenses dated September 1 mark fiscal year start. Wild turkey season runs December 1 to March 21, quail and doves November 1 to January 31, deer November 1 to December 31. Daily quail and dove bag limit is 96. deer limit is three bucks with horns per hunter.
Allied forces sent timely reinforcements that blocked the German attempt to seize a strategic bridge, safeguarding a key crossing and hindering enemy advance.
Geneva reports a Basel dispatch stating a British air raid damaged a Zeppelin near Dusseldorf. Rome notes French and English fleets bombarding Austrian forts around Cattaro with the fort at Pelagos dismantled by French forces.
In Soissons last week a Highlander crew defended a bridge against a major German assault. All 150 Highlan ders guarding a Maxim gun were killed while one comrade carried the gun across the bridge and used it to repel the attackers.
Of 17 National League players hitting .300 or better six belong to Brooklyn. The Superbas on the honor list are Steele, Myers, Dalton, Daubert, Wheat and Stengel.
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