Nicaragua Revolution Drives Zelayan Forces From Las Sajinas
Revolutionary troops led by General Matuty defeat about 1,000 Zelayan soldiers near the Topaz mine above Rama after five hours of fighting. Zelayans lose 80 dead. rebels report 20 killed. General Matuty, a Peruvian officer, has taken arms and ammunition. Chamorro reports Grey town still under siege with no Zelayan relief attempt. The St Avenger brings arms from New York. refugees bolster Chamorro. Zelaya's forces reportedly suffered heavy losses as liberal fugitives return to join.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Colon
Matuty
Las Sajinas
Topaz
Rama
Fernas Diaz
Chamorro
Greytown
St. Avenger
New York
Zelaya
Atlantic
Managua
Horrific Guillotine Scene in Loire France
United Press reports a blood drenched guillotine scene in Loire on December 1 after the execution of Ribolet the Bandit Murderer. Crowds pressed near the prison square, soldiers blocked the area, and some spectators sought souvenir blood despite priests nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loire
France
Ribolet
DeWitt's Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Advertising copy for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills and DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve praised as safe and effective for liver regulation and skin issues. Sold by Reed's Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Reed’s Drug Co
Noted Bishop Hendrick of Cebu Dies of Cholera
United Press Manila December 1 Bishop Hendrick head of the Roman Catholic diocese of Cebu dies after months of cholera illness. He led the vast two million soul diocese with seventy parishes, visiting each yearly on foot and by horse or boat. Born 1849 Penn Yan New York ordained 1873 became bishop in 1904 his body to be buried in Cebu.
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Manila
Henrick
Cebu
New York
Hendrick
Penn Yan
N. Y
Court Overrules Petition For Change Of Venue In Minnick Case
The court rules against the defense petition to move the venue. Counsel for the defense is granted until two o clock to prepare a motion for continuance.
Minnick Case Postponed In Texas Court
In a Texas court, Hezekiah Minnick’s murder case against George M. Gibson faced a delay after defense counsel Hicks requested a continuance to obtain depositions from witnesses in Monterey and Mexico. The judge postponed proceedings to Tuesday January 11, 1910, excusing witnesses and the special venire until then.
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Marshall Hicks
Hezekiah Minnick
George M. Gibson
Monterrey
Mexico
Texas
Down the River railroad seen as imminent by Feb 1910
Mr J C Reister, promoter, returns from St Louis with news that financiers are ready to fund the "down the river" railroad as soon as bonuses and options are written. He plans a route survey in a few days and aims to start construction by February 1 1910, bringing development to vast ranch land.
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J. C. Reister
Reister
St. Louis
Fish
Reinster
Zaredo
Minnick Murder Trial Venue Plea Rejected
At about 11:30 this morning following witness examination the 49th Judicial District Court overruled the defense motion to change venue in the case of Hezekiah Minnick charged with murder of George Gibson. Marshall Hicks argued fair trial concerns and prejudice in Webb County. State’s Carlos Bee opposed. Court recess granted for continuance preparations. defense later pursued continuance in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hicks
Hezekiah Minnick
George Gibson
Webb County
Webb County Court House
49Th Judicial District Court
Carlos Bee
Looking One's Best with Bucklen Arnica Salve
A compact promotion for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cures pimples skin eruptions sores boils and sore eyes and dries cracked lips chapped hands. It touts skin softening velvety effects and calls it infallible for piles priced at 25c at all druggists.
Influenza danger and pneumonia risk averted with Chamberlain remedy
The greatest danger from influenza is its tendency to pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is claimed to prevent this progression by curing influenza and counteracting pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
Terrible Nitro Explosion Rocks Cameron West Virginia
A nitro glycerine magazine of the Marietta Torpedo company exploded half a mile east of Cameron West Virginia blowing C S Schuster an oil shooter to atoms. His horses and wagon were shattered with debris scattered across town. The blast damaged houses and foundations and may never have a known cause. Reports say the shock was felt 25 miles away in Washington Pennsylvania with earthquake like vibrations.
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United Press
Cameron
W. Va
C. S. Schuster
Marietta Torpedo Company
Here
Schuster
Washington
Wilhelmina Delivers Supplies for Revolutionists at Sea
Word arrives that the schooner Wilhelmina, once pressed for details, reached Bluefields with a large cargo of supplies for revolutionists. Crew members from New Orleans sail home on the steamer Director. Reports claim seventeen cannot were provided locally, along with 150 drums of gasoline and 150 kega of billed naile alleged to contain ammunition and other stores.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Passengers from Mexico and visiting dignitaries noted in personals
A long list of travelers is recorded including J B Elmore J Trevino Jr KE Lanks Samuel Kain Sidney K Taylor and others from Mexico to San Antonio Monterrey and New York. Lieut K C LaMott sails for the Phillipines via Cincinnati and San Francisco. Witnesses in the Minnick murder case like Servando Canales and Seymour Denike arrived. Down the river railroad head J C Reister returns from St Louis. Several other named individuals pass through or are noted visiting San Antonio Austin Dallas Houston Chicago and New York in transit or on business.
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J. B. Elmore
J. Trevino, Jr
Mexico
San Antonio
KE. L. Lanks
Springfield
Samuel Kain
Cleveland
Sidney K. Taylor
N. Regend
New York
Servando Canales
National Railroad
Monterrey
Minnick
J. C. Reister
St. Louis
F. S. Pearson
Mayflower
Mexico City
Sra
E F. Sada
Uniform Demurrage Rules Aimed at Small Shippers
Washington December 1 large railroad system adopts a uniform demurrage code effective today across over two hundred thousand miles. The move, led by Franklin K Lane, seeks to curb rebates and curb discrimination favoring big shippers. It exposes how some large users diverted traffic to dodge charges, harming smaller customers.
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Wasington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin K. Lane
California
Roosevelt
Washington
National Association of Railway Commissions
Lane
Pittsburg
Zelaya Defeated Near Las Salinas in Nicaragua
Despatches from Bluefields report Zelaya's forces crushed at Las Salinas near Roma. More than one hundred dead, with rebels firing from cover as General Matutu commands the revolutionists. Rumors of Zelaya’s resignation revive amid large engagements.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Zelaya
Las Salinas
Roma
Matutu
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Zelayan
Rive
Diocese OF
Minnick Case
MR. Reister
Louis
Kennedy
Cameron West
Virginia
Wilhelmina
Non and Ammunition
K. C. LaMott
Cincinnati
Ohio
San Francisco
Phillipines
Seymour Denike
Eagle Pass
H. A. Hanser
Monterey
Frank E. Scovill
Austin
Jesse Cobb
F. F. Friant
Silver Belt
Arizona
Dodd
Shippers
Cardus
Rena Hare
Cardui
Mackerel
Saratoga Chips
Leonard Nelson
The
Ferndell Grocer
Nuevo Laredo
Pascual Gonzalez
Almanserio
el Registro
Durango
Sunny Brook
U.S
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Fifth District
Kentucky
J.opp
Nheimecr&co
John Gilligan
Laredo
Tex
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