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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1910
Page
3
Nine bodies have been identified, and rescue work continued to reach the remaining victims in the Greene mine of Bond Coal Company near Tacoma. Authorities hold hope the imprisoned miners are alive and may be reached before they perish.
The postmaster announced a city sub-station at City Drug Store will open around January 15. It will sell stamps issue money orders register letters and perform all duties except mail delivery. A clerk is to be named and papers signed. the location is central and convenient for local business.
General Navarro leading the Mexican Federal troops in Guerrero and Chihuahua battered the rebels. After renewed fighting last night the government forces stormed insurgent trenches and drove them from cover, with about 300 killed or wounded, most of them insurgents.
Public notice by J P Capy announcing engagement in real estate business from 508 Flores Avenue opposite City Hall. Offers to list properties and seeks local business, pledging fastest and best results for all parties concerned. dated December 12.
Mrs Tirsa Garcia de Martin aged 57 widow of Raymond Martin died at 917 Zaragoza street at noon after several days illness. Born February 17 1853 she married Raymond Martin January 10 1870. Survived by five daughters and five sons and brothers and a sister. Funeral from San Agustin cathedral at 9:30 Saturday. burial in Martin family grounds Catholic cemetery.
In Chicago on December 15 a detective shot and killed an unknown striker after a mob attack by striking garment workers. A second striker was fatally wounded as tensions rose with police pledging to keep peace amid claims of violence. Samuel Gompers may be asked to assist the strikers.
Chicago based furrier S Silberman reports a burglary during a store opening robbers stole furs valued at 21000 dollars. Police investigate to locate suspects and recover the merchandise.
Public notice declares pastures closed to hunting. No permits will be issued. Trespassers will be prosecuted as stated by Alfred Marrirws. 117 tf.
A letter to the Board of Trade announced that the egg plant specimens shown for the United States Land and Irrigation congress in Chicago earned first premium. Exhibitor Mr. Richter noted the crops proved Laredo can compete with the world in egg plant growth and estimated profits could reach about 450 dollars per acre with cultivation.
Immigration authorities moved against a suspected white slave traffic across the Rio Grande. Three women were brought from San Antonio to Laredo for bearing before Acting Inspector Oblan as they face charges of illegal entry. A prior San Antonio arrest followed by heavy bail reflects ongoing federal grand jury action. Further arrests expected as investigations continue.
A poetic fragment from the Detroit Free Press portrays a mother’s shopping crawl through seven basement levels. She darts from counter to counter seeking gifts for family members. The verse humorously laments the frenzy of holiday shopping and the eagerness of shoppers.
Jerusalem and Constantinople report twenty thousand Turkish troops rushed from Adana to Syrian villages where Beduins revolt. A punitive expedition will be sent against rebels. authorities fear insufficient forces to halt a general uprising across Syria.
A social dance last evening at the Elks club rooms honoring Misses Elizabeth and Agnes Nelson drew broad attendance. Decorations of mistletoe graced walls and doors, music was praised, and a multi course punch service and refreshments accompanied a delightful ball with a well arranged program. Guests included numerous couples and several local residents and officers.
Through this morning came a 4 passenger conveyance to San Antonio. Mr H B S Randall of Monterrey passed en route home from a northbound trip. Mr J S Lavalli a San Louis division conductor bound for Boerne to spend Christmas with family. A list of names includes Cecial A Lyon Philip Zinuser E C Guth S O Taylor Montarrey W M Hanson Hacienda El Conejo J A Eichel berger Herbert H Finch St Louis W O Hosdorff Chas W Sbrimoff L H McCarmiers J F Blanks H J Meyar San Antonio R L Sharp Reiser Marshall H Smith Ft Worth S A Gates Ranch.
A wood famine grips Laredo as leading yards report they are out of wood and cannot provide fuel for several hours. Residents bombard yards with calls while many improvise burning any available material to heat homes amid the cold spell. Yards expect to relieve the shortage soon as supply rush continues.
Col Cecil Lyon arrives from Mexico as a prominent visitor. W M Hanson of Hacienda El Conejo Mexico spends the day in the city. Sam A Yates visits from his ranch. W O Aasdorff of San Antonio on regular visit. S O Taylor of National Lines of Mexico arrives. Dr A M Horner returns from northern state to assist a dying sister. J Hunter Sparth Hutchinson Zimmerman E J Troy E W Shirt travel from Mexico to San Antonio. Delfino Sanchez Juarez Edward Young Jr from Mexico to New York Henry Jameson from Mexico to Indianapolis John Shout from Mexico to Omaha Lawrence Speak from Mexico to Memphis. Santiago Belden of Monterrey remains in the area.
A district court jury quickly returned a verdict for defendant in the Francisco Gonzalez v. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad case seeking 10000 dollars. Gonzalez claimed injury while lifting steel in railroad shops but the jury found against him and attorneys indicated no post trial motion.
J Boyer of Fertile Missouri, aged eighty, seeks to help others by sharing his success with Electric Bitters. He says five bottles cured his backache, nervousness, loss of appetite, lassitude and kidney disorders, and guarantees relief for liver trouble, dyspepsia, blood disorders, female complaints and malaria. Reed Drug Co. 2k. Peg
Late yesterday the jury returned for Francisco Gonzalez versus the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railroad with a civil damages suit. Juan Lucio San Antonio pled guilty to aggravated assault after a September robbery of a ticket and money from a woman, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Fairbanks versus Stites remains on contract and is expected to take the day with more criminal cases to follow.
National Railroad of Mexico shows through fast train to Mexico City from J G N station at 1 15 p m and arrives 6 46 a m local Saltillo train departs 7 36 a m arrives 5 18 p m Texas Mexican runs to Corpus Christi at 8 30 a m and returns 3 50 p m International Great Northern posts St Louis fast train at 7 45 a m arriving 12 55 p m and night train at 8 p m. Laredo Minera trains No 1 at 8 a m 10 a m No 2 at 1 p m 3 30 p m.
Public advised hunting and fishing are forbidden in the undersigned's pastures. No permits will be issued. Trespassers will be prosecuted. A. C. Hamilton and H. H. Jerrenizs. 1027 tf.
The grand jury at Rock Springs began investigating the recent burning of Antonio Rodriguez, the man who murdered Mrs. Jim Henderson, as reported by United Press from Austin on December 15.
Washington dispatch reports Gifford Pinchot stating his conservation policy was justified and that the people long ago decided it. He backs the minority report censuring Ballinger as correct and likens Ballinger’s whitewash to that of Senator Lorimer.
Fire destroys most of New Lothrop Michigan cutting telephone service and communications as flames engulf the small village. Flint dispatches report the town is being wiped out by the blaze with telephone lines down and no contact possible.
Advertising claim urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention. It asserts no narcotics and safe for babies and adults, with dealer endorsement throughout.
Courthouse announcement says the district court jury is excused for the week. Many county and district officials visited the Martin home to extend sympathy to the family after the death of Mrs. Raymond Martin, a well known Laredo resident.
The quick relief from colds reduces pneumonia risk, says B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia. He endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market and recommends it to friends. For sale by all dealers.
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