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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
FIGHT IN STORM ON sOMME
Berlin Says Violent Attacks of British
Forces Are Repulsed-Germans
Lose at Verdun.

Berlin, March THE German lines
east of BOuchayeSnes, north of Pc
rome, ON the SOmme front, were at
tackled at night by the British after
violent artillery preparation. The at
tack was repulsed. army headquarters
announced, and other British attempts
We're frustrated by the German fire.
The statement reads:
western frOnt-On the right bank
OF the Somme the artillery duel in
creased 10 great violence toward eve
ming. After drumfire the British at
tackled again east of BOuchavesnes
The attack was repulsed. further at.
tack was frustrated by our annihilat.
ing fire.
In the other sectors of the front
the firing activity was for the most par
of limited nature, during the blizzard
that prevailed. Accommodating parties
which reached the line OF French posi-
lions in Cuurieres wood, opposite the
lines gained there by US, brought in /;
prisoners"
Paris, March THE fighting in the
region of Caurieres wood and DOuau
mont, northeast of Verdun, continued
The Germans made an attempt 10 drive
the French from the trenches recap
tured on Monday. The war office an
nounced that this effort failed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
GERMtV U-B0ETS SAFE
BERLIN DECLARES MOST OF DIV
ERS HAVE RETURNED.
Commanders Tell Of Battles With
British Patrol Vessels and
BEST: oyers.

Amsterdam, March 1.-PracticaIly
all the German submarines that left
ports when the ruthless warfare was
decided upon have now returned to
their bases to be 0ytrhuulnd ana sup
piled with more torpeIoes.
Dispatches from Berlin brought this
news and explained why but few sink
ings have been reported in the last
week. a new fleet, it was stated, will
leave German harbors the latter part
OF this week in II fresh campaign
against merchantmen entering the
barred zone.
Despite rumOrs from London that
one or more Of the C-bOats have been
captured or destroyed since the new
German submarine policy went into eff
feet, Berlin dispatches asserted that
every submersible that started out
when the new warfare WAS de-
creed has either returned or report
&c on its way back to port in safety
Several Of the U-bouts reported
sharp clashes with British patrol
boats and destroyerS but they es-
capped practically unharmed The Ger
man admiralty IS preparing a state
ment of the snllings of hostile mer-
chantmen which will be completed
when all the U-bOats have locked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
CITY WOOD
YARD IS A
SUCCESS
Dry Wood Is Sold At Cost, Maple
Wood at S6.40 and Birch at $3.50
From Wausau Record Herald

From Wausau Record Herald
Three carloads of dry wood were
received yesterday and today by
the municipal wood department and
is being sold at cost to consumers
The wood received is all four feet
in length and consists of maple, birch
and mixed wood. Including the
freight and haulage the wood costs
the city $40 per cord and the birch
$500 per cord and it has been sold at
that price. Several carloads have al
so been recently received by the board
of education for the use of the schools.
The cars average from IA to % cords
according to the size of the car and
the dryness of the wood Difficulty in
securing cars and the deep snow have
Iessened the opportunities to secure
wood, but with The easing up of wea-
her conditions it is expected large
number of carloads will be received
by the city to take care of the demand
this spring and to prepare for next
fall and winter.
A cooperative movement for the
purchase Of coal by consumers in car
load lots has been started in the city.
Two owners and two tenants of bu-
siness buildings recently placed an
order by telephone and received the
car on short notice. The cost per ton
including the freight and haulage, a.
veraged ST.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
RHINELANDER
DAILY NEWS

This office is in receipt of the first
issue of the Rhinelander Daily News.
1t is handsome issue made up of
eight pages, all home print. 1t is well
printed, nicely arranged in the news
section and literally supported with
advertising. If the business in
Rhinelander will continue to support
its daily as represented by the first is
sue, they certainly will have a daily
newspaper there they can be well
pleased with and proud of.
We extend congratulations and sim
cerely hope that the people of Rhine
lander will continue to support their
daily newspaper, as its appearance
shows they are fully and wholly en-
titled to-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
RIPON GETS
TRACK COACH

Halle Brooks of Green Lake has
been engaged by Ripon college as
coach of track for this springs acti-
Vities. Mr.. Brooks has been in a
large measure responsible for the good
showing of the Green Lake high school
at the various meets for the past few
years. He was student at Ripon in
1905-O7 and while there took an ac-
tive part in track athletics. College
Days.
Mr. Brooks is son-in-law of Mrs.
Jennie Gilkey of this city and is well
known here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
Do YOU Want
AGASPLANI

The Electric & Water Co., have is
sued postal cards asking an answer
to the following questions;
Were figuring on building a gas
plant here and a great deal depends up
on how many customers we can get
to start with. We are informed that
the average monthly bill for cooking
with gas, for the average sized family
is from soc to $500, which is cheap
erJthan wood and much more conven-
lent. If you would be customer and
use gas, please sign your name to
the attached card and drop the card
in the mail box" Electric & Water
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
.DEATHOFT.
{. ST. AMOUR

T. c. St. Amour, formerly a resi-
lent of Grand Rapids, but now of Eau
Claire, died after a short illness in
that city, at four o'clock Saturday af-
sernoon, March 3. His remains were
brought to this city, on the Afternoon
rain and burial took place in Forest
Hill cemetery. While resident of
this city he was in the mercantile bu-
siness, and since his departure from
Grand Rapids he has been a travelling
salesman. He was member of the
United Commercial Travellers and
is well known in the state Of Wiscon-
sin He leaves awife, one son Alfred
and two daughters, both Of whom are
married
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
0'GORMAN NO FILIBUSTERER
Former Senator Explains Position as
Regards Armed Neutral
ity Bill.

New York. March Formal denial
that he participated in the senate fill
buster to defeat the presidents armed
neutrality bill was issued by former
United States Senator James A. O'Gor-
man, who said he used no more than
five minutes of the senate's time dur
inc the last three days of the session
ana never objected to a vote on the
measure.
Il had no objection to such vessels
being armed" his statement said My
only objection was to the provision
that might be construed so as to af-
fore them the protection of a battle
shin"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
TEUT0NS LOSE APPAM
u. s. SUPREME COURT ORDERS
SHIP BE GIVEN BRITISH.
Prize Was Captured by German Raider
and Taken Into Hampton Roads
Virginia Judge Upheld.

Washington, March 7.-Brftfsh
claimants Of The German prize ship
App1m 1t Newport News. Va. won
their suit in the Supreme court to re-
gain possession Of the vessek and
cargo.
In sustaining the British libel at
tachment suit against the Appam and
its cargo the court held that the Brit
ish owners are entitled 10 restitution
because the Appam violated American
neutrality. Treaties Of 1899 and 1923
between the United States and Ger
many, the court held, do not entitle
German prizes, unaccompanied by the
captor warship. to indefinite American
asylum. Jurisdiction of American
courts over the Appam was upheld.
Findings Of Federal Judge Waddfll
Of Virginia that the Appam violated
American neutrality, after being
brought inrO Hampton roads a year
ago BY Capt. Hans Berg and German
prize crew, We're sustained and ap-
proved by the court.
Justice Day gave the courts rulings
and recOunted in detail how the Ap-
PANS crew and passengers were kept
in subsection by bombs distributed
about the ship and by threats to blow
up the vessel if opposition were Of
fered the German caDtors
Justice Day said the usual course
would have been to take the vessel to
q German port. Instead, the vessel
was brought over 5000 miles TO lay up
in a neutral port" he said. The prin-
ciples, he added. would not permit
United States ports to be used as
places to lay up prizes
The decision was unanimous
Norfolk, Va, March THE liner
Appam, which was brought into Hamp-
ton roads a year ago by a German
prize crew, is tied up at dock here
in custody of the United States mar
shall. Lieut.. Hans Berg, the prize com
mander, and his crew were removed
from the vessel on the marShars or
ders on February 3, the day diplomatic
relations were severed. They have
been removed to Philadelphia and in
termed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
OPERET7A
GOOD


The Operetta IN India" given by
the Girls GIee Club at the Witter
building, last evening, was largely at
tended and a great success. The pro-
duction was given under the direction
Of Miss Lantz, assisted by Miss Jane
Taylor
The oriental costumes worn by those
taking part in the play were beautiful.
Manon Matthews, Evelyn Chapman,
Kathlyn McClynn, Inez McElroy and
Gertrude Philleo were especially good
in the roles they took.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08

From the above item it will be seen
that Wausau is making a success of
Municipal wood yard
The farmers and others have been
bringing in some wood by team, but on
account of poor roads they bring in but
very little. What they do bring in is
largely green or dead timber, water
soaked with very little life in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
MOTOR SALES
COMPANY
OPEN OFFICES

The Motor Sales Co., have rented
the Johnson & Hill Co.'S building for
merly occupied by the Gardner Candy
Co., and will use the same as a dis
play room for the various cars that
they sell. Edward P. Gleason is
President of the company, and NJ.
Subs, is Manager. The Motor Sales
Co, are agents for the OIdsmobile,
Dodge, Cadillac and other cars. A
service station will be run in connec-
ton with the show rooms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
WILSON TO ARM U. S. SHIPS
President Awaits LEGAL Opinion
From the Attorney Gen
erai.

Washington, March { President
Wilson consulted the secretary of
state and the secretary of the navy
with a view to the immediate arma-
ment Of merchant ships in spite of the
failure Of the armed neutrality bill.
Action by him only waits upon Il legal
opinion from the attorney general.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
IN COURT

Matt Kestel of Marshfeld appeared
before Judge Parks at Stevens Point
on Saturday and pleaded guilty to a
fenonous assault and was sentenced
to four years in the Green Bay Re
formatory. Later he was paroled and
is waiting for the parole officer. Dis
trict Attorney Roberts was the prose
cutting attorney in the matter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
HUNTINGTON
Home BURNS
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
This morning about nine o'clock the
alarm of fire was sounded, and the To-
cation was identified as D. NJ Hun
tington's residence in the first ward.
The fire caught in the second story
from the chimney. The location of the
house being outside Of the waterworks
limit, the steamer was taken to the
scene but too late to save the building.
". F. Fishbeck, who was in the house
sick was transferred to the Riverview
Hospital. NJ Huntington, who is in
feeble health from advanced age was
cared for and most Of the household
effects were saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
Spring Colds Are Dangerous

Sudden changes of temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with
stuffed up head, sore throat and gen
eral cold symptoms. A dose of DR..
Kings New Discovery is sure relief,
this happy combination of antiseptic
balsams clears the head, soothes the If
ritated membranes and what might
have been lingering cold is broken up
Don't stop treatment when relief is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
At RIPON

Grand Rapids has received an invi-
tation to compete in the fourth annu-
al basketball tournament to be held
at Ripon on March Is, 16, and II.
Thirty invitations have been issued
The winning team will receive a beau
tiful large loving cup and each of the
players will receive a handsome gold
medal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
WILL ASK CAMlNETTI PARDON
President Wilson to Be Requested t
Act in San Francisco White
Slave Case.

San Francisco, March 7.-PreSident
Wilson will be asked TO pardon f.
Drew Caminetti, son of Anthony Cami-
netti. United States commissioner gem
eral Of immigration. whose appeal for
a rehearin& OF white slave conviction
was denied by the United States Su-
preme court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
Heads ST. Louis National Club

ST. Louis March Ben G. Brink
man, vice president of a bank, was
elected president of IL. ST. Louis Ma
tionals. His election is part of the
reorganization plan foStered by ]. G.
Jones. who has paid Mrs. Helene Brit
ton, principal owner OF the club. SO,
600 as earnest money Of his Intention
Co organize u syndicate 10 bus the
Stub,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
ere represented the defendant.
was bound over for trial.
Fl o

Herbert Miller of Port Edwards ap-
peared before Judge Calkins last Sat
urday night, on a charge of assault
and battery on the person of Hugh
Madden. He was given ten days in
the county Jail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Spring wheat, special brands.
in wood, $1,000 per bbl.; hard spring wheat
patents, So per cent grade in jute. 1896;
straight, in export bags, 1915; first clears,
s795. in tute; second clears S62596. rs; low
grades, $5750S.0O fancy soft winter
wheat patents. In jute, s8.7o; standard soft
winter wheat patents, $3.50, IN jute; fancy
hard winter wheat patents, $3.50, in jute
standard hard winter wheat patents, $3.50,
in lutte; first clears, $T.70Q7. 80 in jute
second clears, in jute, 6.254675; pure
white rye -four, $40. in jute; pure dark
rye, SIPS, in jute.
HAY-Choice timothy, $f65091750; No. /
timothy, $1500916.00; No. 2 timothy, s14 90
615.00 No. red top and grassy mixed
$14 0OD15,0O; heavy clover mixed, S13.50g
1900: threshed timothy, s8.50Q10.50; Kan
sas and Oklahoma choice, SIS. 00Gt14.5o; No.
l, s14.o@15O0; No. 2, s1250@13.50; Illinois.
Indiana and Wisconsin feeding prairie,
So. 00011 90.
BUTTER extras, 40c; extra
firsts, 3S@4oe; firsts, 84Q3614c; seconds, 90
03S12c; packing stock, 26Q2611c; ladies, Is
G29c: process, 31C.
EGGS-Ffrsts, 291ac; ordinary frsts, Esq
2s1ze; miscellaneous lots, cases included.
2S9291Ac; cases returned, 271z92sci extras,
s2dSsc: checks, 2G027c; dirttes, H@2Sc.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, zoe; fowls,
1920; spring chickens. &c; ROSTERS,
15c; ducks aQ23c; geese, 15ql7c.
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys, &c;
fowls. 19020c; springs, 21022c; roosters,
15a16c: ducks, 18Q22c; geese, 15a1sc.
POTATOES-Bu1k, white, Wisconsin.
81 2502. 10; Minnesota, s2.25@250; western,
s250Q2.6o.
SWEET POTATOES-Ham Illinois,
81. 5062. 90; Jerseys, s.. 50Q2. s.; Delaware,
81 35Q2.4O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
BERNsTORF FOR REICHSTAG
Former Envoy to United States Nom
mated for Vacancy, Is Amster-
dam Report.

Amsterdam, March 5.-Count Won
Bernstorff. former German ambassa-
dor to the United States, has been nom
mated as a candidate for the reichstag
in place of the late Herr Won Needing,
according to the Telegraaf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
SERIOUS
ACCIDENT

Wilbur Jr., the little two-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w J. Berard, re-
ceivad severe injuries on Sunday,
when he fell on a water shut off, cut
ting the top of his head open. 1t was
necessary for the attending physician
to take five stitches to close the wound
The little fellow suffered considerable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
THE MARKETS
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-Spring wheat, special brands,
IN wood $40 20 per Dbl hard Spri1.g wheat
patents, 30 per cent 'Sfttoes IN Jdeu,' 90,
straight in export bags, $9.O5; first clears,
q in jute; second clears, $6.5G01 90. low
grades. S. $4,000; fancy soft winter wheat
patents, in jute 50. 10; standard soft win
ter wheat patents 1886, in jute; fancy
hard winter wheat patents, $500, in 5ute;
standard hard winter wheat patents, $685.
in lutte. first clears 81 9008.l0, in jute
second clears, in jute, $6.50Q7o0; pure
white rye flour, $40. in jute; pure dark
rye $725 in jute.
HAY-Choice timothy, SIS 5OQ175 50; No. l
timothy. $l5O0d16O0; No. timothy, S140O
6l5O0: No. red top and grassy mixed
timothy, S13.O001400; light clover mixed,
$14.OGG15O 90; heavy clover mixed, Sl3.50Q
1890: threshed timothy, $S.500 1870; Kan
sas and Oklahoma choice, $15.O0G15.50; No.
/ S14OOd14 so: No. 2, $12.50@I9.50; Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin feeding prairie,
50. 00011.0O.
BUTTER Creamery, extras, 4Oc: extra
firsts, 3S1ad3Gc; tirsts, 3412Q3612c; seconds,
32034c; packing stock, 26Q2612c; ladies' y
629c: process, Sic.
EGGS-Firsts, 291ac; ordinary firsts. $50
2S1bc; miscellaneous lots, cases included,
2Sd291bc; cases returned, 2712129c; extras,
32683c; checks, 26a27c; dirties, 27a2Sc.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, zoe; fowls,
15620c; spring chickens, 21c; ROSTERS 15c;
ducks. 21023c; geese, 15Q11c.
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys Csc;
fowls. 1962Oc; springs. 21Q22c; ROSTERS, Is
616c; ducks, 1SQ22c; geese, 15019c.
POTATOES-Bulk, white, Wisconsin,
s., 2SG2 As; Minnesota 81 2502.45; western,
81. 4NQ2.60
SWEET POTATOEs-Hamp Illinois,
81. 50Q2 10; Jerseys, $2.500265; Delaware,
81. 35Q24 40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
IN JUSTICE COURT

Emil Martinson appeared before
Judge Callzins this morning charged
with the larceny of pocketbook con-
tanning $25 from R. Johnston on JAN
uary 81. District Attorney Roberts
represented the state and Chas. E. Bri-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
DIVORCE
GRANTED

A divorce has been granted by
Judge Parks to Mrs. Alba E. Hammer
from John A. Hammer of Waupaca,
formerly of this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08

first felt as a half Cured cold is dan
gerous. Take DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry till your cold is gone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
Zeppelin Blows Up.

London. March 5.-One of Germany's
newest Zeppelins blew up while max
ing trial trip over Belgium, and ten
of it's crew were burned alive, accord
ing to Amsterdam dispatches
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
-uywvrD nr ,
FUNERAL IF
JOHN WHER

The funeral services Of John Wheir
were held this morning at SIS. Peter
& Paul church at $50 o'clock Rev. Fa-
Their Reding, officiating Burial took
place in Calvary cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
HUMPHREYS
WITCH HAZEL OINTMENT
(COMPOUND)

For Piles or Henorrhoids,
External or Internal, Blind or
Bleeding, Itching or Burning,
One application brings relief.
Price 25c., at all druggists or
mailed,
Send Free Sample of Ointment to
.-:-''-'''-.'
humphreys Homeo. Medicine Company
l56 william Street. New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08

New York, March s.
WHEAT - Stronger, trade checked
No. 2 red 81. 1919; No. 1 northern, $2-2a1a
No. hard, S2181a
CORN-Weak demand light; No. 3
yellow, s122; No. yellow, a.A.
OATS-Strong, trade restricted; No. 2
white, 78c; standard, 78c; No. white,
THO: No white, Tic; ungraded, 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
New York. March

New York, March +.
WHEAT-Higher trade fair; No. red,
s.. 2Os4; No northern, $2.2914: No hard,
s. 20&4
CORN-Stronger, demand restricted: No.
yellow. Sl29la; No. yellow. S1.22i2.
OATS-Strong trade hindered; No.
white. 79c: standard, ISd7S12c; No. 3 white,
77I5a7 Sc; No. white. 77071l2c; ungraded,
77GS2c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
FOUR BIG BILLS
FAILED TO PASS
Appropriation Bills Die With Con-
gfeSS.
NAVY GIVEN s535,O0O,0OO
Sixty-F Congress Notable for Re-
spouse to the Demand by the
Country for prepar-
edness.

Washington, March 5.-The Sixty
fourth congress, which has passed into
the annals of things that were, will be
long remembered as the congress
which responded to the demand for
national preparedness. While eco
nomic statutes of pith and moment
have been written into the law of the
land, preparedness measures, inspired
by the European war, Out-top all other
legislation except perhaps that per
tanning exclusively to the German
crisis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-03-08
SICK BEASTS

BOOK or treatment of Horses, Cows.
Sheep, Dogs and other animals, sent
free. Humphreys Homeopathic Vet
Urinary Medicines, 156 William ST., r.. Y.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-07-14

LAREDO. Texas, Julio I3.-Se-
g1r uaa information contenida En-
una c4rra di-.gida por un americana
Que tiene negoc:os en- Forlon. cerca
de Victoria tTamaul;pas} Mexico. el
70 Ge JUNO pr6ximo paSado, una par
tida de c;ncuenta rebeldeS al mando
d. ElaGio Medina. en-r6 en- eI peQue-
no pueblo de Lera, Tamaulipas, ' ha-
llando los soldados carrancistas que
formaban la guarnici6u, dormidos,
despues de ana noche de escanda!osa
orgia. los mataron 4 todoS. En- Sc
guida saquearou los cuarteleS de los
soldaddS las t!endas y las casas; des-
pues pusieron teas incendiadaS 10
de las casaS del pueblo. las que que
daron co:apletamente destruidas. Las
personas que sc hal!aban dentro Ge