Suffragette Mary Leigh Loses Suit Over Forced Feeding
Mrs Mary Leigh the Scottish suffragette jailed in Birmingham for two months and on hunger strike testified in London that wardens and doctors forcibly fed her via a tube. She claimed assault damages against the home secretary Gladstone and prison officials, but the judge ruled feeding was a prison medical duty and jurors found for the defendants.
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United Press
London
Mary Leigh
Birmingham
Home Society
Gladstone
Leigh
Bishop Walsh in Rome Receives Papal Audience
Bishop Walsh of Portland Maine met the Pope in a private audience in Rome and presented baskets and other Indian crafted works from his diocese. The Pope was cordial and detained him for a long time. Also present were Monsignor Kennedy and students from the American College in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Walsh
Portland
Maine
Monsignor Kennedy
American College
Four-Story Detroit Fire Destroys Fray Furniture Building
A morning blaze in Detroit originated from an electrical wiring fault and gutted the four story Fray Furniture Company building and the Detliff Manufacturing Co. total losses are listed at one hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Mich
Fray Furniture Company
Detliff Manufacturing Co
Portland Tug Runs Aground On Rocks At Portsmouth
The Portland the largest ocean going tug owned in Maine is reported on a rock near Portsmouth. The crew of six are believed to be in imminent peril.
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Portland
Maine
Portsmouth
Makes Record Flight From Versailles to Chartres
Maurice Farman, brother of Henry Farman, piloted a Farman biplane from Versailles to Chartres in a straight line of 44 miles. He ascended from the suburb of Versailles and maintained about 250 feet, completing the flight in 53 minutes.
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Paris
Maurice Farman
Henry Farman
Versailles
Farman
Chartres
Estrada’s Army Lays Waiting at Rama Fortifications
From Bluefields Dec 10 Estrada’s troops hold Rama with barbed wire barricades and high ground. Gen Oseja’s Zelayan force camped within ten miles and expected to attack, but Estrada seeks a siege, betting on a possible assault or a renewed push from Managua.
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United Press
Bluefields
Rama
Estradas
Vasquez
Estrada
Zelayen
Oseja
Managua
Geni
White Slave Traffic Report To Congress Shocks Nation
United Press from Washington reports that the Immigration Commission presented a chilling account of white slave traffic. The panel cites hundreds of girls taken from France Japan and China yearly and sold under threats of slavery. Letters describe a regular system though no trust syndicate is proven.
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Washington
Congress
Immigration Commission
Gallinger
New Hampshire
France
Japan
China
Death to Americans order from Zelaya reported
Panama December 10 report says Nicaragua's president Zelaya issued an order to shoot every American fighting with the revolutionists. Military officers protested fearing U.S. retaliation, but Zelaya allegedly urged his troops to shoot on sight any captured Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Zelaya
America
Tragedy at Ambridge Bridge Plant Kills Three Men
At the American Bridge company plant in Ambridge Pennsylvania a stack of girders toppled over, killing three men and seriously injuring another. Two victims died instantly and a third died later at the hospital.
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Ambridge
American Bridge Company
Committee At Copenhagen To Examine Dr Cook Polar Claims
The Copenhagen six member committee led by Prof Elis Stramgren will study Frederick Cook polar data at week end for the University. An affidavit summary accusing Cook of aided preparation was read, prompting incredulity in scientific circles and some view it as boosting Cook's credibility.
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Copenhagen
Elis Stramg
Ren
Frederick Cook
University of Copenhagen
Cook
London
New York
Count Sigray to Wed American Heiress in Budapest
A Budapest despatch says Count Anton Sigray is engaged to marry the daughter of an American iron magnate. The bride reportedly receives forty million dollars on their wedding day. She was introduced by Countess Szechenyi, formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, with Sigray as best man at the Vanderbilts’ wedding.
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United Press
London
Budapest
Globe
Anton Sigray
Count Sigray
Countess Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Sigray
Szechenyi-Vanderbilt
Big Four Telegraphers vote for wage strike demand
Cincinnati dispatch reports that 99 percent of Big Four telegraph operators have ballots in favor of a strike if wage demands are not met. In Cincinnati Toledo Cleveland and Dayton the vote was nearly unanimous for a 20 percent raise and alignment of telephone operators interlocking tower men and station agents on the same schedule. Cost of living is cited as the reason. General Manager Van Winkle rejects the demand calling it absurd. Ballots due by Tuesday.
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Cincinnati
Big Four
Toledo
Cleveland
Dayton
van Winkle
Nominations Sent in by President Taft
Washington December 10 nominations sent to the senate include Daniel Allen Wilson Jr. of Michigan for the Marshall U S court for China and Jacob Baldwin for Mint at Denver. William J. Mills of East Las Vegas for Governor of New Mexico. Frank Munael for Postmaster at Hydeo Oklahoma. Jos Parker for Postmaster at Alice Texas.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Marshall U. S. Court For
China
Daniel Allen Wilson Jr
Michigan
Denver
Jacob Baldwin
New Mexico
William J. Mills
East Las Vegas
Hydeo
Oklahoma
Frank Munael
Alice
Texas
Jos Parker
Water Ways Congress Adopts Public Works Plan and Adjourns
Washington D C December 10 after adopting resolutions urging a department of public works and recurring water ways improvement programs Congress ends its session this noon with a plan to spend fifty million dollars annually for eleven years and re electing the old officers including Representative J P Ranedell of Louisiana as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Public Works
Congress
J. P. Ranedell
Louisiana
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Local Architect Becomes Sanitary School Builder
The only Laredo architect who drew plans for the new school building had his designs accepted on merit for being the most sanitary and suited to the country. A Kansas City bound special train of six cars passes en route to Mexico, with reports of investors seeking land. News notes cover weather, local commerce, river and port activity, church christening, and upcoming holidays and fiestas.
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Laredo
Wichita
Kansas
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Mexico, International Land Co
Kansas City
Will T Hill murder case heard in district court
The Will T Hill murder case dominated district court proceedings today with the defense resting at 1030 am. The State presented rebuttal witnesses and closed evidence by 230 pm. Arguments followed led by Lawyer Pope of Corpus Christi with Senators Atlee and Hicks for the defense. The State closed with Valle presenting final remarks as a jury decision was anticipated between six and seven this evening.
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Will T. Hill
Pope
Corpus Christi
Ree
Atlee
First Settlement In Texas Led By La Salle
An overview of early Texas exploration notes that La Salle founded the first Texas settlement at Matagorda Bay after sailing past the Mississippi. It covers his voyage, the fort built from wreck timber, the first Texas crops, the initial whites’ marriage, attacks by Indians, and the colony’s rapid decline. It also mentions prior Spanish travel and possible friar missions, with La Salle’s mixed legacy in Southwest Texas.
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Texas
Kane Robert
Sieur de la Salle
Matagorda Bay
Alonzo Alvarez de Pinedo
de Narves
Rio Grande
Mobile
Abeza de Vaca
de Nisa
Vasque
la Salle
Mississippi
France
American
Cavallo
St. Bernard
Duhaut
Lietot
Lone Star
Ory
Desloges
Fort St. Louis
Dimmitt’s Point
Tampico
la Trinidad
Early claims and limits on Texas exploration by France and Spain
George A. Schreiner notes 1601 date for Alabama on the Trinity River lacks evidence while reports to France about new discoveries spurred claims to Rio Grande territory. The 1494 bull by Pope Alexander VI still guided Castile and Portugal, and King Philip II of Spain issued a royal decree threatening death to intruders in Gulf waters, curbing French colonization of Texas.
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Alabama
Trinity River
France
Rio Grande
Alexander
Castile
Portugal
Azores
Phillip
Spain
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
George A. Schreiner
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertise Relief
The text touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It lists symptoms such as urinary disorders, backache, rheumatic pains, and groin pains and claims the pills are antiseptic, act promptly, and provide satisfaction. Sold by Reed's Drug Co. d2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Reed's Drug Co
A Heroic Mother perished saving children in Kansas fire
Concordia Kansas December 10 Mrs Frank Hicks and four children died in a New Maine Kansas house fire at 8 30 last night. Two girls and two boys aged 3 to 10 were asleep. The mother saved a two year old baby before dying while trying to save the others. Explosion of a crude oil stove caused the blaze.
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Concordia
Kans
Frank Hicks
New Maine
Here
Send addressed card for free Chamberlain's tablets offer
If you suffer biliousness constipation indigestion or headaches send one cent postal card to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa with name and address on the back to receive a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Mastodon Skeleton Unearthed in Washington Palouse Region
Laborers on Joseph Geiger's ranch near Pomeroy discovered bones and two long tusks, one 70 inches, 18 inches at the base and weighing 45 pounds, suggesting a mastodon age predating known mammoths. Efforts aim to exhume the rest of the skeleton for exhibition mounting.
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Spokane
Wash
Joseph Geiger
Dutch Flat
Palouse Wheat Belt
Washington
Pomeroy
Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy Proven During Epidemics
The peculiar properties of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all Dealers. cb
House Adjourns After Short Session
Washington dispatch reports the house adjourned at 12 04 until Tuesday, signaling a brief halt in proceedings after a short session.
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United Press
Washington
Personal travelers pass through Mexico and Texas region
A long list of travelers and dignitaries visits Ciudad Libre Nuevo Laredo, San Antonio, Corsicana, Monterrey, and surrounding areas. Names include T M Mig Traveling Auditor Nations Lines, H J Bingham of Cincinnati, Will E Armstrong of Austin, and many others from Texas, Illinois, New York, and beyond. The notes record their passes through for holidays and private car travel, with several staying briefly or heading home.
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T. M. Mig
Auditor Nations Lines
San Luis Potosi
Corsicana
Texas
Will E. Armstrong
Austin
Mexico
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup for Children
A medical note touts Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup as a prompt gentle bowel mover that relieves cold symptoms. It claims to cleanse the system, heal irritation, and stop coughing, emphasizing suitability for children and availability at Reed's Drug Co.
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Children Like I Kennedy
Kennedy
Reed's Drug Co
Cotton production for 1909 10 reaches 4.84 billion pounds
Washington reports from the crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture estimate total U S cotton production for the 1909 10 season at 4 843 434 000 pounds not including linters, equivalent to 10 088 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Stung for 15 Years by Indigestion Cures Found
Ingleside North Carolina man B F Ryscue suffered indigestion for years despite doctors and $200 in remedies. After trying Dr King s New Life Pills he reports a full cure. The pills relieve constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. 25c at all druggists.
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B. F. Ryscue
Ingleside
N. C
Dr. King
Looking One's Best With Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a solution for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips It claims to soften skin and beautify the face and cites cures for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Mrs. Leigh
Scotland
Bishop Walsh
Detroit
Zela
Osition
Tion Commission
Nicaragua
the Cook Records
Amer
Ican
Water Ways Congress
Jones
Board of Trade
San Antonio
Texas Comercial Secretaries Association
Corporation Court
Joseph Netzer
Fort McIntosh
Abran
Jose Trevifio, Jr
San Agustin Pro-Cathedral
Jose Trevifio
Jesus Treviitio
E. J.yester
Northern Connection
New Laredo
Sol
Syr Kennedy
District Court
Death
State of Wash
H. J. Bingham
Pennsylvania Lines
Ohio
Nuevo Laredo
Alonzo B. Garrett
Gordon
Hamilton
Dayton Ry
Paul Hudson
C. Folk
Geo. W. Johnson
M. Lamont
G. A. Fitz Gibbon
E. ©. Spranger
Mr. Carter
Jose Benavides
Miss Delfina
Monterrey
Max Deutz
Roy Campbell
J. J. Terrell
State
J. R. Blocker
T. A. Coleman
City
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