Foreign Language Press Service

La Alianza Hispano-Americana, Sociedad Fraternal Mexicana Lodge No. 170, with headquarters at 1527 W. Taylor St., has sent us the following letter: Editor of the newspaper, Mexicano, 1218 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill. Dear Sir: For the sake of truth and decency, we beg you

The Sociedad Femenil Mexicana has performed one more noble deed by which it expresses its charitable mission amongst our countrymen who happen to be in need and distress. Mrs. Arredondo de Novaez, of 1204 W. Roosevelt Rd., lost a two and one-half years old son two days ago. The misery of this

In order to awaken an interest for sports among the members of our colony, the newspaper, Vida Hispano-Americana (Spanish-American Life), at the suggestion of a group of young sport lovers, supports the plan of immediately forming a Sports' Club. The object of the club is to organize the enth

As a result of a police raid on the Poolroom at 4537 So. Ashland Ave., thirteen Mexicans were arrested. The arrests were made last Saturday night at 2 o'clock when one of the agents who was searching the "parlor" for illicit alcohol discovered four bottles of beer in a hiding-place. Those det

Angel Guarache, 25 years old, who lives at 4325 South Wood Street, has just returned from Cook County Hospital, where he had been confined for a long time as a result of a gun shot wound inflicted by the faithless Anselmo Jimenez, when the former was crossing the street at 46th and Laflin.

Gallito, the famous Mexican paintor, left this city today for Mexico City. We have been informed that he was called by the Mexican Secretary of War. Although we do not have sufficient information to make a positive statement, but we believe that the skillful caricaturist will take a commissio

The Mexican painter, Gallito, who left Chicago a few days ago for Mexico to help the cause of the Government in the Mexican Revolution fell into the hands of rebel spies on crossing the border. He was escorted to the headquarters of the rebels where in order to save himself he told

The talk of the day, is the departure of two well-known men of our colony, who left to join the ranks of the ex-revolutionist General Escobar. It is evident that these gentlemen may choose whichever side they think to be the best. But in our opinion they have chosen the wrong side,

We have been informed of the death of Mrs. Lucia V. de Aranda. She was the founder of the Sociedad Femenil Mexicana, and therefore, we lament her departure. Sunday, March 31st, at 2:00 o'clock our secretary was informed of her sickness and immediately sent a representative to bid he

Members of the Club Centro Americano of Chicago, held their regular meeting Sunday afternoon March 24th, at the residence of the secretary Mr. Gerardo Castillo. After routine matters had been transacted the members devoted a few hours to entertainment and good cheer. Young women sang popular

Don Adolfo G. Dominquez has just arrived in this city from New York City. He has been appointed Mexican Vice Consul of Chicago by the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Mr. E. Cola who has been in charge of the office which Mr. Dominquez will now take over, is to take charge of T

The authorities have authorized us to announce that a committee for national holidays is being organized in this city. This committee will arrange the commemoration of our holidays especially of our Independence Day. The members of this committee can think of no better way for us to

Juan Godinez, 22 years of age, of 8903 Mackinaw Avenue, was seriously wounded on the left side of his neck and Pascual Velasco, 25 years of age, of 9026 Brandon Avenue, received a stab in the heart. Their quarrel resulted from a dispute as to which of the two had the right to use the telephon

The police of this city, has discovered the body of one of our compatriots, in a state of putrefaction, in one of the caves that exist on Clinton and Polk Streets. The state of the body proves that the attack has taken place several days ago and the victim cannot be identified for t

The highly credited and well known commercial firm of S. Esteiro and Company, which has occupied the location at 813 South Halsted Street, for some time has moved to 1024 South Halsted Street. We have been informed that this new move was for the purpose of giving better service to the many cu

The Banda Mexicana (Mexican Band) of Chicago has arranged a function in celebration of the anniversary of the glorious victory of General Don Ignacio Zaragoza in the City of Pueblo, May 5, 1862. The announcement of this affair has aroused tremendous enthusiasm in the Colony. The dat

The concert given by the Mexican Band of Chicago at Pilsen Park was one of the greatest musical triumps in the history of the Mexican Colony. The program was a selected one and was concluded with a splendid "Ball." At a very early hour families began to arrive. At eight o'clock the

The most outstanding note of the day, at least for us who speak Spanish and live in Chicago, is the drama and dance announced by the Sociedad Espanola. The performance will take place Saturday, May 18, at the West Side Auditorium, Racine and Taylor Streets. It will consist of a play after whi

Let us hope that this is not a delusion! A rumor is circulated about the formation of a Mexican Commercial Center in Chicago. The organization of such a center is greatly desired by the merchants of our colony, as it would afford protection to our commerce which is exposed to competition and

Herein we publish an article by Mr. Ignacio Valle, well known merchant of our colony. The substance of the article is of extreme interest to all Mexicans residing in Chicago and, in general, to all those who live in the United States. This office wholly adheres to the proposition made by the