The German riots in Zabern and a crisis in Prussia
Saturday's Daily reports in depth on the Zabern riots triggered by civilian mistreatment by German officers and the imperial response. It notes calls for the chancellor's resignation, a Reichstag no confidence vote, and Emperor William ordering accelerated court-martial proceedings amid broader criticisms of military privilege and the nobility.
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Zabern
William
Reichstag
Driieround
Germany
Protecting San Antonio Flood Wall Plan Debated
The San Antonio Express proposes a flood defense wall of twenty feet or more and about a thousand feet long at the Olmos valley headwaters. It envisions two outlets to slow floodwaters, while critics question backpressure and spillway feasibility.
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San Antonio
Express
the Times
Constipation Ad Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old advertisement cautions that constipation poisons the body and promises relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims quick elimination of constipation headaches and other ailments. Available 25 cents from druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Dr. King
Matt. MH
EB. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Howard Elliott Birthday and Railroading Career
Howard Elliott born December 6 1860 in New York City. He trained at Lawrence Scientific School and began as a clerk on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He spent 22 years at Burlington rising to general manager and second vice president, then became president of the Northern Pacific in 1902 before succeeding Charles M. Mellen as president of the New Haven.
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Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New York City
Lawrence Scientific School
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Burlington Road
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Charles M. Mellen
Mr. Mellen
The
New Haven Road
Monterey Bank Quits Amid Mexican Bank Closures
A telegram from Monterey reports Banco Mercantil with a 2.5 million capital and 483000 surplus has closed its doors temporarily with notes destroyed and funds sent to this country for safekeeping. Other Monterey banks followed suit while fears of rebel attacks and forced loans prompted temporary closures and transfer of gold silver and securities via Laredo for safety. Local institutions plan to resume operations once conditions stabilize in Mexico.
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Monterey
Banco Mercantil
Milmo Bank
Bank of London
Laredo
Mexico
Resolve to Do Your Christmas Shopping Early
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney troubles and weak nerves. It claims thousands of women benefited, includes a testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma, and promises relief for female ailments. Sold by Druggists for 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed.
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Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
U.S.A
Will Hold Bazaar Next Friday at Guadalupe Chapel
On Friday December 12 observances mark the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Guadalupe Chapel School with morning services led by Rev. Bishop Nus and a bazar run by the Guadalupe School sisters. Handicrafts will be on sale to fund Christmas entertainment for poor children, with a likely large turnout.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Guadalupe Chapel
Nus ‘Oaum
Good Sisters of the Guadalupe School
Cure for sick headache tied to stomach disorders
Mrs. John Bishop of Roseville Ohio recounts indigestion causing monthly sick headaches lasting days. After trying remedies she found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets during a sick spell and notes the medicine worked quickly. the product is sold by all dealers.
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John Bishop
Roseville
Ohio
Refugees flee Monterrey train to cross into Laredo
Last night the Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo train carried about 200 passengers, mostly wealthy Mexican families, who disembarked to avoid detention and rushed to cross into this side. Only seven Americans remained aboard as the train reached this city. some headed north immediately.
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Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Refugees arriving and local commerce in Laredo scene
The article notes many refugees arriving from Mexico to Laredo seeking shelter and work as three moving picture venues draw crowds. Local businesses advertise goods and services amid the influx, including petroleum sales, automotive repairs, and hats. Weekend sales and a civic planting effort are mentioned alongside court recess and a ladies bazaar. The piece marks a winter thaw for flood fears and hints at tourism potential.
Martin Drowned While Aiding Bridge Reconstruction
A private telegram received by a railroad official reports the death of H. Martin, second vice president and general manager of the International and Great Northern railroad, based in Houston. He is believed to have drowned at Valley Junction while aiding in the reconstruction of a bridge washed away by a flood.
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H. Martin
International & Great Northern Railroad
Houston
Valley Junction
Dr Kings New Discovery for Croup and Cough
An Ohio father from Manchester praises Dr King’s New Discovery for his children’s croup and coughs. The remedy is advertised as essential for every home, priced at 50 cents and $1.00, sold by H. EB Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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Kings
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
King
H. EB. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Notice to keep hunters out of pastures warning of prosecution
ALFRED MATHEW warns all hunters to stay off his pastures and states no permits will be issued. He will prosecute anyone found on the land.
Cabbage Crop Suffered From Harlequin Bug Attacks
The Times cites a Laredo area trucker noting harlequin bug damage to young cabbage and nearby crops, threatening total losses in some fields. Onion crops also underperform due to bad onion seed germination, though transplanting stock remains in demand as growers finish replanting.
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Laredo
Third Cavalry Band Arrives in Laredo Details
The Third Cavalry Regiment Porch brought 25 musicians from Fort Sam Houston to Fort McIntosh in Laredo. Chief Musician Sabri leads the band which travels with two horseback mounts. About 45 recruits accompany the band on the train from Fort Sam Houston. The band’s exercise program for public entertainment and drills will be announced soon.
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Third Cavalry Regiment
Laredo
Fort Sam Jlousion
Fort McIntosh
Sabri
The
Third Cavalry
Tort Sam Houston
Notice to Hunters on Private Property Protection
Hardie B. Jetpries warns hunters to keep off his premises stating that trespass will be met with legal action to recover damages. The notice, dated 118-80, requests friends not to be exempt and threatens suit for recovery.
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Hardie B
Jetpries
Lozano to Move Family to Corpus Christi
Antonio Lozano former Mexican consul in this city and his son Antonio Lozano Jr an attaché at the Mexican embassy in Washington have returned to Laredo. Lozano says he will relocate his family to Corpus Christi to make their future home by the sea.
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Antonio Lozano
Antonio Lozano, Jr
Washington
Laredo
Lozano
Corpus Chi’sii
Personal notices from a city newspaper tastings
Judge A J Spohn of Zapata county arrived in the city yesterday. Kk A Atlee of Cotulla is registered at the Ross. D L Despain of Torrecillas is in the city and is stopping at the oes. James Breeding of Eneinas arrived this morning. Mrs J J Glavey plans to move to Los Angeles to join her husband. George H Hodges from Houston to spend the holidays with his parents. John Ed Ward left for San Antonio with his wife for medical treatment. Sr Alonzo Aspe and family of New Laredo left for New Orleans to sail to Vera Cruz then to Mexico City. Mrs B J Ross of Charleston is visiting Hodges family until after Christmas. ROSS names and addresses follow. News forecast for the coming week lists Nobel prize announcements in Stockholm and a San Francisco fraud trial. Zachariah Chandler centennial observance in Washington. National Civic Federation meeting in New York. other conferences in Philadelphia and Boston.
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Alonzo Aspe
New Laredo
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Western Fuel Company
United States
San Francisco
Zachariah Chandler
United States Senate
Grant
National Interstate Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Civic Federation
New York
Washington
American Good Roads Congress
Philadelphia
National Civil Service Reform League
Boxton
Notice to the Public on Land Posting by Cannel Coal Co
The public will please take notice that all land and pastures owned by the undersigned company is posted in accordance with law and any person caught hunting or trespassing therein will be prosecuted. Cannel Coal Co. By D. D. Davis, vice pres. 10-1-11 (Adv.)
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Cannel Coal CO
D. D. Davis
Chronology Highlights From 1804 to 1905
The timeline notes 1804 James Madison maps Virginia, 1818 William of Orange named sovereign of the United Netherlands, 1865 US protests Mexican occupation, 1882 author Anthony Trollope dies, 1889 Jefferson Davis dies in New Orleans, born June 3 1808, 1905 French Senate backs church-state separation.
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Virginia
James Madison
Prince of Orange
United Netherlands
Mexico
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
New Orany
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