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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1909

Page

5

Aviator Mon Fernandez Killed In France Flight

Mon Fernandez a French aviator of Spanish birth, formerly a tailor, built a bi plane and died when his aircraft malfunctioned and crashed from an estimated height near 1600 feet. He had shown his craft at Rheims last summer and aimed to break the world's height record during today’s sensational ascent.

United Press Nice France Fernandez Antonio Fernandez Wright Brothers Vernandez Rheims

London Standard must pay one farthing libel damages

The London Standard was ordered to pay damages of one farthing to the heirs of Richard Cadbury, the Cadbury chocolate manufacturer, in a libel suit. The case involved accusations over the use of slave grown cocoa from St Thomas, a Portuguese possession.

Hy United Press Birmingham Richard Cadbury Millenaire Chocolate London Standard St Thome Portugal Africa

King Edward A Farmer at Smithfield Show

King Edward was awarded prizes for his exhibits at the Smithfield Cattle show. The announcement reveals the king is a tenant farmer who pays large yearly rents and taxes on his holdings, contrary to common belief that he is a landlord.

United Press London Edward Smithfield

Blacksmiths Strike at Locomotive Works in Schenectady

Six hundred blacksmiths and boiler makers at the local branch of the American Locomotive Company walked out this morning in Schenectady New York. The strike follows ongoing labor tensions at the plant.

Schenectedy N. Y American Locomotive Company

Free sample of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets offer

Suffering bilious ness, constipation, indigestion or chronic headache should mail one cent and name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa for a free sample. Dealers carry Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. c4

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

King Alfonso Faces Urgent Operation Rumors

Paris reports Gil Blas claims King Alfonso of Spain suffers ear or throat trouble needing an operation. Dr Mouro has said surgery is necessary and others acknowledge urgency. No date set, alarm rising in royal circle and Spanish politics.

Paris Gil Blas Alfonso Spain Mouro

Zelaya Wins Victor in Nicaragua War

United Press reports from Managua say Zelaya’s troops defeated the rebel army in a north of Roma engagement with about two hundred killed. The despatch notes hand to hand fighting in brush, with river-floating bodies later cited. Chamorro’s forces suffered 21 killed and 31 wounded. Toledo retreated from Greytown after heavy harbor fire. Zelaya’s associate Chamorro was recently killed and his body moved to Managua.

United Press New Orleans Managua Port Simon Velasquez Zelaya Roma Greytown Estrada Chamorro Toledo Castillo Chamorro Emilio Chamorro

Blizzard Raging Paralyzes St Louis Streetcars

A fierce snow storm hits St Louis with six inches on the ground and drifts up to four feet. Temperatures drop from 31 to 18 degrees as streetcar traffic stalls across lines. Chicago also endures a heavy snow storm halting railroad and lake traffic with trains delayed.

St. Louis Chicago Ills

Pierce Acquitted After Immunity Plea Ruling

Judge Calhoun sustained the immunity plea of oil magnate H. Clay Pierce and instructed the jury to acquit him on perjury and false swearing charges. Pierce was freed within minutes of his case being called today in Austin.

United Press Austin Tex Calhoun H. Caly Pierce

Zelaya urged to strike as rebels short of ammo

New Orleans dispatch says Counsel General Altschul urged President Zelaya to order General Nicasio Vasquez to attack the revolutionary forces now hampered by insufficient arms. Alleged mislabeling of Mauser rifles and Remington cartridges followed Ulstein shipments, with reports the ship seeks proper ammunition along Central American coasts.

United Press New Orleans Nicaragua Altschul Zelaya Pres. Zelaya Nicasio Vasquez Revolutionary Army Ulstein Utsteint Bluefields Central America

The Czarina Very Sick in Rome

Rome reports the Czarina is seriously ill at Livaria after several attacks. Imperial family members hurried to see her. attacks likely neurasthenia, a long-standing issue. The piece notes Cham berlain’s Liniment as a suggested remedy and mentions a sprained ankle healing in days.

Rome Tribuna Livaria Neurasthenia

Patents Issued To Texans For Week Ending December 4

Schley and Davis announce patents issued to Texans for the week ending December 4. E M Buckhannan Sulphur Springs receives a device for sharpening razors. W H Dunn San Antonio gets a land roller. E Englund El Campo gets a land roller. J McGodey San Antonio receives an automatic switch. J N Young assigned to S W King Dallas receives an old burner.

Schley & Davis Main Street Dallas Texas E. M. Buckhannan W.H. Dunn San Antonio E. Englund el Campo J. McGodey J. N. Young S. W. King Old Burner

Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Ingleside Man

Ingleside North Carolina resident B F Ayscue suffered indigestion for 15 years despite doctor visits and $200 in medicines. After using Dr King’s New Life Pills he reports a full cure. Pills claim relief from constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. 25c at druggists.

B. F. Ayscue N. C Dr. King

District Court enters case of Will I Bill murder of Jim Pierce Wright

The 49th judicial district court convened at 9 am to hear the Will I Bill murder case. Valle announced readiness for trial and juror selection continued as deputies searched entrants to prevent weapons. By press time, jurors qualified include Mr Kruger Mr Gus Withers and Mr John Potts.

Judicial District Court Will I. Bill Jim Pierce Wright Valle Mullally Webb County Kruger Gus Withers John Potts

Aged Widower Seeks Heir To Fortune Then Flies From Suits

William B Niedermeyer a Spokane widow er sought a partner for his 250000 fortune promising companionship to a woman under 35. He says he has received letters from every state and province except Texas and plans to retreat to quiet after hiding letters and severing contact as he escapes to northern Idaho.

Spokane Wash William B. Niedermeyer Rockery California Niedermeyer Texas St. Joe River Idaho

Personal notes from Laredo social scene and visitors

Narcourt column lists visitors and residents in Laredo. Mrs Geo OC Thompson leaves after a week visiting her sister Mrs E A McClendon and Mrs Chas Deutz in Laredo. Mrs E Marx of Rochester arrives for her ill brother Samuel Meyer at Mercy Hospital. Various travelers pass through, including H Phieroll from Mexico to St Louis and J G N R R officials in special cars. Several locals host or visit relatives in San Antonio, Monterrey, Chihuahua and Encinal.

Geo Thompson E. A. McClendon Chas. Deutz Atlanta Mrs. Thompson Laredo E. Marx Rochester New York City Samuel Meyer Meyer Mercy Hospital

Railroad Train Timetable For Mexico and Texas Lines

The schedule lists through fast trains to Mexico City from I G N station at 12 50 p m and arrivals 6 46 a m Standard time. Local Saltillo service departs 7 36 a m arriving 5 18 p m. Texas Mexican to Corpus Christi departures 8 50 m and returns 3 35 p m. Also International Great Northern through fast to St Louis 7 15 a m to 12 30 p m and night train at 8 p m. Rio Grande Eagle Pass No 1 leaves Laredo at 8 a m daily except Sunday arriving Minera 10 a m. No 2 leaves Minera at 1 p m arriving Laredo 3 30 p m.

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

Notable Names Attend in City Visit List

A long roster of figures visits Hamilton including Mr. W. A. Roy of Minera and several associates from San Antonio Austin Cotulla San Luis Potosi and Dallas among others. The list names R. C. Lewis Jos Breeding S. J. Jordan L Akin R H Seefeld Geo H Henrichson T R Keeb and many more with varied origins from Texas Nebraska New Mexico and Kentucky.

W. A. Roy Minera Hamilton R. C. Lewis Jos. Breeding S. J. Jordan Encinal L. Akin R.H. Seefeld Geo H. Henrichson T. R. Keeb Cotulla H. Barinan D. L. Ee WN. E. Oakes S. H. Spier B. K. James C. V. Holland J. N. King

Partition Suit Notice in Webb County Texas

The State of Texas commands the Webb County Sheriff to publish a notice against George W Hellman in a weekly newspaper for four weeks. The suit No. 2571 seeks partition of lands in Laredo described as lots 9 10 and part of 8 in block 135 fronting Houston Street with undivided halves ownership by Charles C Pierce and George W Hellman. Court term begins April 11 1910. Witness R V Martin Clerk. Also local fraternal notices list meetings and officers in Laredo societies and lodges.

State of Texas Webb County George W. Hellman So Tee District Court Laredo Texas Charles C. Pierce George W Hellman Lo's Lardo Houston Street Varas R. V. Martin Webb

Influenza Risk Linked to Pneumonia Warns by Cough Remedy

A health notice claims influenza often leads to pneumonia and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure and pneumonia countermeasure, noting it is sold by all dealers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

King Edward Will H. Clay Pierce Judge Calhoun Czarina D Press S. G. Beeman Mexico Colorado H. Phieroll George R. Pierce Boston R. E. Crow H. T. Hornsby Springfield H. Martin Homer Eads Bee Tarver Chihuahua Mr. Tarver Ben J. Ross Sour Lake H. L. Hodges Mrs. Ross Mrs. Hodges J. R. Fasnacht, Jr John Robert Sherman E. J. Foster J. C. Seymour John Monterrey Prince Rodziwill Moosterrey Daniel Milmo Carlos Morton Sabinas Hidalgo The J. J. Kearns Woodlief Thomas W. M. Chase Torreon R. W. Roberson Las Tiendas J. H. Voters San Luis Potosi B. A. Puig Julio R. Rodriguez of R. H. Seefeld of Ed Laurel of Rio Grande Eagle Pass Masonic Hall Market Plaza A. F A. M F. Polkinhorn Ww.m . M. Secy EF. Werner John Colman Hite. Secy Malta Commandery P. Hall W. B. Heaner C. C H. D. Shelby K. P. Hall P. M. Sauvignet S. K.R K.C Pythia Gate Nae Temple Kate Greer C.1., Bartheow A. O UW K. P. Halfiret M. W. Brennan M. W. H. M. Schmidt C. A. McLane Fin Woodmen OF the World Red Men’s Hall Westbrook Con Chas. H. Randolph Border City H. Borchers Jos Netzer Benito Juarez Lodge K. P G. Dominguez Odd Fellows Noble Grand C. A. Stowers Elks Hall J. F. Boniger W. H. Mims Modern Woodmen OF America of Pythiae Hall M. Sauvignet H. G. Earnest CABALLEROS DE HONOR _ Logia No. 14 Sociedad Hijos Juarez N. Idar Cancillor P. m L T. Rogers C. W Hijos de Juarez A. P. Trevisio H. A. Sauvignet A. Saft G. A. R. Joe Hooker Chas. F. Yaeger W.C Burr Order OF Eagles O.K Woodmen’s Circle Myrtle Lodge M. E. Burbank Phill Scott Rts Kennedy
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