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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1909

Page

7

Suppress ist and disband extremist cabinet planned

United Press from Rome reports a plan to form an extremist government with radical fiscal reform and a campaign against the church. It seeks disbanding religious orders, confiscating church property, abolishing priest led schools, and forcing the Vatican to account for funds. Possible asylum sites discussed include Germany and the United States.

My United Press Rome Holy See Vatican Europe Germany United States

Congress In Session War Resolution Against Nicaragua

United Press reports Congress convened at noon as President Taft received notice. Representative Sulzer offered a war resolution urging Land and Naval forces to restore order in Nicaragua and protect life and property in Zelaya's republic. The measure seeks Zelaya’s arrest and trial for the murder of two Americans and calls for damages from Nicaragua.

Washington, D. C Congress Taft Sulzer House Nicaragua United States Zelaya

Great Loss of Life in English Channel Gale

London reports revised estimates show about four hundred lives lost in the English Channel and North Sea storm last week. Survivors are being rescued as ships search wreckage. life boats were smashed by heavy seas. Danish dispatches say Esbjerg fleet of 200 fished vessels saw three escape with little hope for others.

United Press London English Channel North Sea Denmark Esbjerges

Zelaya Flight Confirmed From Corinto

Private cablegram reports President Zelaya planning to flee with his family on the first steamer from Corinto. The message, dated December 6, states he has made arrangements to depart Nicaragua, signaling an imminent exile from the capital.

New Orleans Zelaya Corinto

Troops Withdrawn From Bridgeport as Order Holds

Port Ohio Wheeling West Virginia Dec 6 Half of the troops sent to Bridgeport Ohio to regulate strike disturbances were withdrawn this morning as perfect order prevails following the promise by a Sheet and Tin Plate Co official that professional strike breakers will not be imported.

Wheeling W. Va Bridgeport Ohio American Sheet and Tin Plate Co

Decisive battle looming as rebel forces press Roma fight

Cablegram from Colon reports heavy mining on routes to Roma and a major confrontation near balance of power. Zelaya forces close to Estrada outposts, with Chamorro poised to attack Greytown. Rebels favored to win, potential early move on Managua if Roma and Greytown fall.

Colon Roma Estrada Zelaya Velayas Revolutionary Army Chamorro Greytown Toledo Managua

Supreme Court Refuses Review in Southern Pacific I C C Suit

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case now, sending the Southern Pacific challenge over ICC rate fixing back to the Northern District of California for proceedings under law. The decision mirrors a prior action in the Baltimore and Ohio dispute over car distribution in West Virginia mining districts.

Washington, D. C Circuit Court of the Northern District of California Supreme Court Southern Pacific Road Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Road West Virginia

Supreme Court Grants Writ Of Certiorari In Labor Leaders Case

The Supreme Court recinded its review of Judge Wrights contempt decision against Gompers Mitchell and Morrison and granted the writ of certiorari. The application of Charles W Morse for a writ of certiorari was refused.

Washington, DC Supreme Court Wrights Gompers, Mitchell Morrison Charles W. Morse

Fatal Shooting Near 519 Santa Maria Avenue

Miss Reena Imogene Aston Hale of Virginia killed Andrew Jackson Davis with six shots at her home on Santa Maria Avenue in Laredo. Davis had lured Hale and her mother from Virginia to Mexico then back to Texas, promising marriage after coercive plans. Hale, calm and composed, fired two shots when Davis threatened, then informed police. Davis, a North Carolina native and mechanic, died from a left chest wound. his forehead wound was nonfatal. Hale and her mother were jailed for a preliminary hearing. relatives in North Carolina were notified.

Santa Maria Avenue Andrew Jackson Davis Davis Stoner Justice of Peace N. Idar L R. Ortiz Fierros Brennan Arispe Virginia Reena Imogene Aston Hale Martha Hale A. J. Davis Mexico City Mr. Hale Russell County Mexico Laredo Miss Hale Jarvis Plaza North Carolina Convery Justice’s Court Mary Banner Moctezuma Banner John P. Davis Altipass N. C

State proceeds with Pierce perjury case in Austin

In Austin Texas on December 5 the court overruled the defense motion to void the charges based on an alleged illegal affidavit by Pierce. The state began its testimony on perjury and the false swearing charge today as part of the proceeding.

Austin Texas Pierce

Chicago man named new Chinese minister

William J. Calhoun of Chicago accepts the post of minister to China and the Chinese government signals satisfaction with his appointment per a State Department announcement in Washington on December 6.

United Press Washington, D.C Wm. J. Calhoun Chicago China State Department

Javelin Hunt Party Arrives at Atlee for Week-Long Outing

A sportsmen party from the I. and G. N. railway station Atlee includes Cecil Lyons Sloane Simpson Claude Keeran and Lieuts Buckner and Chaney. They will camp on lands owned by Mr T A Coleman for a javelin hunt lasting a week to ten days with plans to hunt wild hogs on horseback using spears and other game likely.

Atlee T. A. Coleman Cecil Lyons Sloane Simpson Claude Keeran Buckner Chaney Mr. Coleman

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Advertised Pills

The best pill is DeWitt's Little Early Risers the safe easy and sure little liver pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the original good for cuts burns or bruises and especially for piles. Sold by Reed's Drug Co dl.

DeWitt Reed’s Drug Co

Local Baptism Talk Praises Laredo Trade Group

At a Baptist church service Rev B Daniel praised the Laredo Board of Trade for its potential impact. The notice also lists local ads and brief community notes on births, marriages, hotel rooms, street repairs, and upcoming meetings.

Baptist Church Baptist Mission School B. Daniel Laredo

Personalities on the Move From Mexico to North America

A long list of travelers posted through the city shows many from Mexico heading to destinations such as New York Chicago Monterrey San Antonio and Dallas. The roster includes Hector Prudhhomme Hoog W Lasher Jr C H Hooper W T Compton N Turner and numerous others with varied itineraries.

Hector Prudhhomme Hoog Mexico New York W. Lasher, Jr C. H. Hooper Chicago W. T. Compton Montreal Canada N. Turner Wm. E. Lucans W. A. Learn Will Wilson C. A. Jones T. B. Poole Cotulla Chas. Neal Hamilton E. L. Barrow W. H. Dye G. Roamer Houston G. Heye W. R. King D. L. de Spain Jas. Murphy B. F. Mion Merl Lewis Capt W. D. Green Jnc G. Waters J. W. White

Truk Growers Elect Officers At Laredo Meeting

Laredo Truck Growers association at Ellis hall elected B W Masterson president and Robi McComb vice president to fill vacancies left by resignations of A C Richter and Dr E H Sauvignet. L J Christen became secretary treasurer. George Woodman resigned as director with vacancy to be filled later. E C Green outlined onion fertilization experiments, visiting Masterson and McComb Younkin Scovill farms, stressing fertilization as a practical scientific problem and urging growers to participate.

Laredo Truck Growers Association Ellis’ Hall B. W. Masterson McComb Younkin Scovill McComb Green Younkin Mr. Green

Chamberlain Medicine Co Free Stomach and Liver Tablets

If you suffer bilious ness constipation indigestion or chronic headache send one cent on a postal card to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa with your name and address on the back for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by all Dealers

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Examining Plans for New Public School Building in Laredo

A committee of the Laredo Board of School Trustees met in the City Council chamber at ten o’clock to solicit and review competitive plans for a new school building. Members include Mayor Amador Sanchez, Jos. Netzer, and Emeterio Flores, with Superintendent Christen present. Architects Luthered and Company, Henry T. Phelps, Leo M. J. Dielmann, and R. L. Pierce submitted plans and were examined individually. award timing not yet decided.

Board of Laredo Amador Sanchez Jos. Netzer Emeterio Flores Flores Christen Luthered and Company Henry T. Phelps San Antonio

Morse to Serve Sentence in Atlanta Penitentiary

Washington December 6 Charles W Morse once wealthy New York financier must serve his fifteen year term in the Atlanta penitentiary after a circuit court verdict for alleged wrecking of the National Bank of America.

Washington Charles W. Morse New York Atlanta Circuit National Bank of America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nica Ragua Dred Zelayas Flight Port, Ohio Southern” Pacific Commerce Com Labor Leaders Case Gompers Mit Chell and Morrison R. J. A. Hale Case At Austin L. G. Ament Belle Springs Page Levytansky Kahn's J. J. Carlley Elizabeth Schwartz Gonzalo Medina Josefa Betran Manuel Jaso Marciana Mendoza Joel B. Frazier Bond Theo. Dierbach Applewhite John Bell Moore Encinal Levytansky's Czar’s International Hotel Eugene Christen Werner and Ritter Market Plaza Sonora News Company Jno. A. Applewhite Aguilares Express Czar’s Lathered and Co Corporation Court Saft’s Will T. Hill District Court Chas, Moser the Times W. E. Campbell J. E. Campbell Monterrey J. ©. Seymour John Seymour, Jr F. E. Sada H. C. Dinkins States Mattie E. Surratt Logansport Jesse Cobb M. Bluen Dallas Tex Nicasor Valdez S. A. Wolcott Mr. Joen D. Sutherland of Benavides City Mrs Reid Poster Wilbur P. Allen Henry Phelps Geo. H. Knaggs Cotula G. A. Welhausen Encinas Antonio Salinas Martin Ranch F. C. Jordan Nopalitos C. C. Thomas Truk Growers A.C. Richter E Ff. Sau Vicnet George Woodman E. C. Green Morse
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