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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1909

Page

11

Resignation of ministry shakes Italian government amid clerical push

Rome December 5 The cabinet resigned tonight as opposition factions including social democrats anti clericals and republicans unite to overthrow the government. Radical leaders debate their course while Signor Giolitti proves indispensable and may return after a short lived cabinet seeks anti clerical reforms and broader support.

United Press Rome Union of Social Democrats Signor Sonnino Signor Giolliti

Cruiser Prairie Aground Off Wilmington While Enroute To Nicaragua

The cruiser Prairie carrying 700 marines and 800000 rounds of ammunition and supplies ran aground in the Delaware River north of Fort Delaware while heading to Nicaragua. High tide failed to float her and navigation is halted by a heavy barge, with possible tug assistance expected later to move the vessel into deep water.

Wilmington Prairie Nicaragua Delaware River Ft Delaware

Steamer Thistlemore Founders With All Crew Lost

United Press reports the steamer Thistlemore has foundered in the channel and the entire crew is believed drowned. No survivors.

London Thistlemore

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup For Children

An advertisement urges parents to use Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup when a child catches a cold. It claims prompt and gentle bowel movement plus irritation relief and cough stoppage. Sold by Reed's Drug Co. a3

Kennedy Reed's Drug Co. A3

Parliament Prorogued Amid Lords Clash In Britain

London Dec 3 The House of Commons passed a resolution against the Lords by 349 to 134 condemning its veto on the budget as a constitutional breach. Labor Leader Henderson warned the electorate against being fooled while the King signed the prorogation proclamation at Sandringham. Parliament will be prorogued until Jan 17 with dissolution likely about a week earlier and a general election in full swing by then.

London House of Comons Asquith House of Lords House of Commons Arthur Henderson Henderson Privy Council Sandringham

Strikers Bitter Over Strike Breakers and Police Badges

United Press reports bitter striker sentiment as a legal clash looms over imported strike breakers and non resident special police badges. Attorney Lawlor represents the strikers and challenges road actions while Governor Eberhart meets with labor officials as many strikers return to work in Duluth.

St. Paul Attorney Lawlor McEwen Eberhart

Battleship Jena Sinks After Targeting Drills

Paris Dec 3 The French battleship Jena once damaged by a 1907 magazine explosion sank today while being towed to port. After years as a practice target, the fleet fire was effective and the vessel capsized sinking beneath the sea. About eighty crew were killed in 1907 and hundreds wounded or injured in the incident.

Paris Jena

Laredo Promoters Secure Board of Trade Rail Deal

A two hour meeting at the Board of Trade with J. C. Reister and C. M. Fish reached a formal contract outline to raise a local bonus for a new Laredo to Rio Grande City railroad. Construction must begin by July and finish within two years. County commissioners granted permission to cross public roads as needed.

Board of Trade Messrs J. C. Reister C. M. Fish Laredo Messrs. Reister Fish Board of Trade Directors Reister Messrs. Reister and Fish Rio Grande City Messrs Fish and Reister County Commissioners Court J.C. Reister Webb County Zapata Texas Iron Horse Messrs Reister Board of Directors

Building At San Jose Mine Rebuild Underway

The Cannel Coal Company plans to rebuild the San José mine store after a fire started by an incendiary. A car load of material was sent yesterday and construction will begin soon. Walls of the old building remain but are unsafe. bricks may be reused where sound. Superintendent D. D. Davis will oversee the project.

Cannel Coal Company San José D. D. Davis

Cham berlain s Liniment Promises Quick Cure For Sprains

A note claims a sprained ankle can be disabled for three to four weeks without proper treatment, while Cham berlain s Liniment can effect a cure in three to four days. It describes the liniment as a remarkable preparation and states it is sold by all dealers.

Memorial Services of Laredo Lodge at Ellis' Hall

Laredo Lodge No 1018 B P O E invites the public to attend Memorial Services at Ellis Hall Sunday afternoon December 5 at three oclock.

Laredo Ellis’ Hall

The Missouri Girl Comes to Town This Season

The Missouri Girl by Fred Raymond draws big crowds with its domestic comedy and strong cast led by Zeke and Daisy. Praised for its authentic country atmosphere, detailed sets, songs and dances, the musical drama has enjoyed years of popular favor and record drawing power. It will be staged at the local theatre soon.

Fred Raymond Zeke Daisy Missouri Girl

Pr Kings New Life Pills Cure Ingleside Man

B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffers long indigestion and wasted money on doctors and remedies until he uses Pr Kings New Life Pills. He reports complete relief from constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. Pills cost 25 cents at all druggists.

B. F. Ayscue N. C Pr. King

Sugar Trust Frauds Witness For The Government

New York December 3 Richard Parr deputy surveyor of the port of New York and a key figure in exposing the sugar frauds testified as a star witness in the trial of former sugar trust officers and weighers He described the fraud methods including the steel spring in scales and stated that Ex President Roosevelt learned of the schemes from an unknown source triggering an independent investigation.

United Press New York Richard Parr Port of New York Sugar Trust Roosevelt

Personalities Passengers From Mexico and Nearby Cities

A long list of travelers arriving or passing through includes Miss C H Rothland from Mexico to Alton Ills KE H Menaier from Mexico to New Orleans M L Berryman C E Smith S N Fitch G H Smith from Mexico to San Antonio C B Gregory from Mexico to Kansas City C E Kentz from Mexico to Ohio J M Williams Jr from Mexico to Omaha J H Rotbrick BE K Smoot from Mexico to New York and others. Also noted are John C Twiss returning from California, Rice from Monterrey with Train Master J C Gravis, C A Moore of Roswell visiting his son J R Moore, P Milmo Jr and family from Monterrey via San Antonio, Mrs Samuel W Walker en route to Mexico City, Mrs E M O Conor of Palestine, Col C G Brewster US Marshal, and several train and city officials and travelers from various cities.

C. H. Rothland Mexico Alton Ills Ke, H. Menaier New Orleans M. L. Berryman C. E. Smith S. N. Fitch G. H. Smith San Antonio C. B. Gregory Kansas City C. E. Kentz Ohio J. M. Williams, Jr Omaha J. H. Rotbrick BE. K. Smoot New York C. A. Moore Roswell New Mexico J. R. Moore Samuel W. Walker Mexico City E. M. O'Conor Palestine J. B. G.sell Leonard Haynes C. F. Perron Darwin City Hamilton Ben P. Bright W. L. Darley C. E. Badgen J. W. Dove M. P. Cullian Shreveport W. A. Thomas Martinville G. P. Kennedy Monterrey Horan W Chicago Mr. C. Jones F. D. E P. Martinez Family Monterey H. C. Beech Little Rock Ark Geo. Porter Houston E. R. Angst

Prompt cure for lingering cough after influenza advised

Many persons suffer a persistent cough after influenza and can be promptly cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not let the cough run on as it may become troublesome. Sold by all dealers.

Advises Raise Cucumbers in Corpus Country Experiment

Mr. Jesse Cobb of the A. R. T. company visits to urge local farmers to diversify into cucumbers now. He says onion growers are shifting to other truck crops and that cucumbers could be very profitable this year due to drought limiting competition. He believes local growers can make good money the first year with little current cucumber acreage.

Jesse Cobb A. R. T. Company Cobb Corpus Mr. Cobb

Construction Delayed as Pipe Shipment Schedules Rise

Storm water drain work advances rapidly but is slowed by awaiting more pipe. One car was en route and three or four more loading today, totaling four to five cars. Pipe laid to the street car track with excavation for Lincoln street, along Market plaza. Mr Deutz expects completion well before contract expiration unless unforeseen delays occur.

Lincoln Street Market Plaza Deutz

Night Watchman Defeats Illness With King’s New Discovery

W J Atkins, a Banner Springs Tennessee night watchman, endured dampness and storms while guarding the saw mill, developing a severe lung cold that forced him from work. After trying various remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work. It promises relief for severe colds coughs and related throat lung issues with 50cc bottles priced at one dollar and a free trial bottle.

W. J. Atkins Banner Springs Tenn Dr. King

Davis Motorcyclist Injured Riding To Onion Farm

Mr J H Davis was riding to his onion farm when his motorcycle hit a pebble near Christen farm. He was thrown, the machine fell on him, breaking his right leg above the ankle. He is confined to bed at home but resting easy this afternoon.

J. H. Davis Mr. Davis Christen Farm

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised Cure

The ad touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder trouble and related symptoms. It claims the pills are antiseptic, act promptly, and soothe pain, with Reed's Drug Co. selling them.

DeWitt Reed's Drug Co

Walsh loses bid for rehearing in Walsh appeal

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals denied Walsh counsel's motion for rehearing of his district court sentence in Chicago. Walsh remains in custody with Marshall Hoy and must file a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court by January 3, with Walsh described as crushed and dejected as he left with Hoy.

United Press Chicago Ills United States Circuit Court of Appeals John R. Walsh District Court Walsh Marchall Marshall Hoy Supreme Court of the United States

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertisement

One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. F J Dummy and Co Toledo Ohio. Cheney trusted for 15 years by Watpina Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials free. 95 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation five cents.

Hall F. J. Dummy & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Watpina, Kinnan & Marvin

Scrap at Dairy Left Two Milkmen Hurt

Two milkers at the Maller Dairy fought this afternoon and ended up in county jail. One man had a sore head after being struck with a quart milk bottle. The other had a wrist cut by glass and received medical care to stop bleeding and stitches for the wound.

Maller

Rich Men's Gifts Are Poor

Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York proclaims Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. The tonic purportedly lifts spirits, boosts energy, and improves health, claiming quick relief from nervousness insomnia melancholy headaches and dizziness. Available 50c at all druggists.

Barometer Method Sparks Student’s Simple Answer

A professor noted that apart from occasional application lapses, he would struggle to judge usefulness. An exam question asked how to determine a building’s height with an aneroid barometer, and a student replied by lowering the barometer on a string to measure its length.

Kansas City Star

Cough Remedy Promoted to Prevent Pneumonia in Influenza

Claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures influenza and counteracts its tendency toward pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.

Rail timetable details for Mexico and Texas routes

National Railroad of Mexico offers a through fast train to Mexico City departing J G N station at 12 50 p m and arriving 6 46 a m standard time the Saltillo local departs 7 36 a m arrives 5 18 p m and returns for Corpus Christi at 8 50 a m arriving 3 35 p m standard time International and Great Northern operates a through fast train to St Louis departing 7 15 a m arriving 12 30 p m and the night train at 8 p m arriving 7 00 a m Train No 1 runs from Laredo to Minera at 8 00 a m daily except Sunday arriving 10 00 a m Train No 2 runs from Minera to Laredo at 1 00 p m daily except Sunday arriving 3 30 p m

National Railroad OF Mexico Mexico City Saltillo Corpus Christi Nternational & Great Northern St. Louis Laredo Minera

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Asquiths OF Lords Labor Party Iby United Press Navy and Fire Today Board OF Directors OF Board OF Trade and Commis San Jose Port of New York Colon Bluefields Selayas Zelaya Rama Zelayas John C. Twiss California Mr. Twiss Mr. *. Rice J. C. Gravis P. Milmo Jr Col. C. G. Brewster Southern District of J.C. Gravis National Railroad John Bruni Blailock Pearsall W. E. Thurber The Pullman Co B. A. Puig W. M. Hanson C. E. Kain Syrad Kennedy
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