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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1910

Page

5

Reyes Comes to Help Diaz in Mexican Crisis

Washington dispatch reports General Bernardo Reyes travels from Paris to join President Diaz and take active charge against the revolt led by Madero. Reyes, loyal to Diaz, may gain control of administration and succession, as clashes unfold in Chihuahua with insurgents near Pedernales, refugees say two Federal machine guns captured and casualties heavy on both sides.

United Press Washington Hhere Bernardo Reyes Paris Mexico Diaz General Reyes Reyes Madero Europe el Paso Pedernales Chihuahua

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised In Waverly Letter

A Waverly Virginia resident Mr B W UL Hall extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cold medicine and says he has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by all dealers.

B. W. UL. Hall Waverly Chamberlain Bristol Tenn Thos. E. Williams Middleboro

You Can’t Help Liking The Man Who Gets Knocked Out

A compact reflection on admiration for a fighter who endures a knockout and returns to prove resilience, highlighting the enduring appeal of comeback spirits in sports and life. The line suggests respect for perseverance over flawless performance.

Country Club of Laredo Forms Board and Sets Officers

The Laredo Country Club is now organized with a board of directors and officers for the coming year. Directors elected include J R Moore John T Halsell Frank Scovill R K Mims Edmund Foster J B Morton and Edwin Atlee. Officers are Frank Scovill president J R Moore vice president EK A Atlee secretary and R K Mims treasurer. Groundwork begins with land clearing tree planting and a 2 mile gravel drive around the grounds. The golf course will be laid out and a clubhouse planned for early construction.

Laredo Country Club J. T. Halsell J. R. Moore John T. Halsell Frank ©. Scovill R. K. Mims A. Atlee R K Mims

Kills Man Who Does Kindness and Mystery of Death

Chicago police seek Emil Mathias after Nathan B. Hyde a former U S commissioner in Southern Wisconsin is found dead from an iron crowbar attack. Hyde’s body lay beneath a leaking ceiling and an unfinished letter mentioning a cornet player and Sousa’s band is found in the room. Mathias a musician is suspected of the murder.

United Press Chicago Nathan B. Hyde United States Wisconsin Emil Mathias Hyde Mathias E. F. Scott Grant Theater Sousa New York City

Woman and Attorney Jailed for Contempt in Chicago

United Press reports Judge Landis sentenced Mrs. Allen Christopher to thirty days and her attorney John A Brown to seventy days for contempt of court in the brick trust investigation. They refused to produce checks alleged to show civic graft. Mrs. Christopher then requested permission to present available evidence to escape penalties.

United Press Chicago Allen Christopher

Cure for Cold Promises Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Advertisement claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures colds and can prevent pneumonia. It states the product contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for babies and adults alike, as endorsed by all dealers.

All Dealers

Brazil faces likely general revolt as Brazil crisis deepens

Dispatches from England report private agents in Brazil warn that a sweeping revolt is inevitable due to government methods. Navy mutinies signal broader discontent, with officials fearing a major demonstration and possible revolution. Diplomatic circles in Liverpool and London closely watch the crisis.

United Press Liverpool Brazil

Russian Prison Plot Revealed as Wholesale Poison Plot

St. Petersburg reports a government disclosure of a revolutionary plan to poison jailers and free political prisoners. Officials deny prison cruelty reports as unfounded, stating they stem from revolutionaries. They admit punishments for conspirators followed by personal crisis reports, blaming industrial stagnation and strikes instead.

St. Petersburg Russia

Weather and Local Notes From Yesterday and Today

The weather bureau forecast rain either last night or today though it did not occur yet. Importations to the port include one car title, one car hides, two cars beans, three cars beans, three cars calamine, and one car miscellaneous merchandise. Plans for a Jarvis Plaza benefit play are under way. A meeting at Elks ball tonight will discuss onion and track growing conditions. Preparations for Nuevo Laredo fiestas are underway with expected large attendance. A northerneaster blew up about eight this morning and cooler today.

Weather Bureau Jarvis Plaza Nuevo Laredo

Fourth Mexican Infantry in Nuevo Laredo Battle Damage

A report from Nuevo Laredo states a company of the Fourth Mexican infantry stationed there was nearly wiped out in recent fighting with revolutionists. The unit, about sixty men strong and led by a corps of officers, was deployed to various posts and sent to confront insurgents. Many soldiers were killed or wounded in the front line clash.

Nuevo Laredo Mexico

Strike Riots Flare During Garment Worker Ballot

Chicago December 13 United Press reports turmoil as 10,000 garment workers vote on a peace proposition. A mob of 300 strikers attacked strike breaker George Krebec at his home. he warned them to desist and fired, injuring several rioters.

Chicago George Krebec Krebec

Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and relief

A brief health notice promotes Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy as an effective cold preventive when feet are wet and body chilled. It advises a hot foot bath before bed and claims strong results, noting the product is for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Notice of Intention to Seek Special Charter for Laredo

Notice to all persons applying to the Thirty-Second Texas Legislature in Austin on January 10, 1911 for a special charter for the City of Laredo Webb County Texas granting municipal powers form of government and related duties rights and obligations. Witnessed in Laredo December 13 1910 by city and business leaders and officials.

Thirty State of Texas Laredo Texas State of Austin Webb County

González v Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railway case on trial

In district court a jury is selected for the damages suit by Francisco Gonzalez against the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railway Co. The plaintiff seeks $10,000. The trial opens with vigorous arguments from both sides and the judge orders witnesses to talk only with attorneys, with rules placed before proceedings.

Francisco Gonzalez The Rio Grande and Eagle Pass Railway Co

The Coca Cola Truth and The Prove It Tale

A staff writer recounts a fable about proving claims and applies it to Coca-Cola. It cites chemists from universities and government labs who analyzed Coca-Cola and found no injurious ingredients. Readers are invited to request the company's booklet The Truth About Coca-Cola for further details.

Safford Medical College University of Nashville Coca- Cola Co Atlanta Coca-Cola

Holiday Excursion Rates From Thel & G N R R

Holiday excursion fares announced for trips to Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma December 22 26 incl 31 January 1 limit January 5 one and one third fare plus to St Louis Kansas City Chicago Washington Memphis and all Southeast points and to Mexico and Colorado December 20 211st 22nd limit January 18 for details contact Ticket Agent.

Thel & G.N. R.R Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Washington D. C Memphis Tenn Mexico Colorado

Webb County invites bids on five year land lease

Webb County seeks sealed bids for a five year lease of 4 428 acres of Webb County School Survey No 1388 located about 34 miles northeast of Laredo. Bids close at 11 am December 20 1910 in the County Clerk office with annual advance rental and lease cancellation on default. The County Commissioners Court may reject all bids.

Webb County Laredo County Commissioners Court County Commissioners Gro, R. Paae Co. Com

Names List of People and Places Across Multiple Cities

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with surnames and locations including San Antonio El Oro Mex Pine Bluff Ark Washington Chicago East St. Louis Houston Dallas and St. Louis. The text appears as a roster or directory style compilation with varied spellings and no clear narrative or event.

Hamitrox A. H. M. Farland J. F. Dallord San Antonio W. F. Shutt Darwin A. J. Reiser J. H. Rowe Reiser W. D. Cline E. 8 East St. Louis E. B. Smith Gen. B. Perham Varieses Tucker Frank Blair, Jr. Orange Fred. W. Truewit Houston

Society keeps the record straight and holiday gowns

Houston Post notes Miss Elisabeth Mussett returns from Corpus Christi today and Mrs. C. F. Yaeger comes home from Monterrey with family. Mrs. A. E. Derby and her daughter arrive with nurse for a holiday visit. Elks Club invites for the annual reception and ball on Friday December 30, with elaborate preparations for a brilliant event.

Elisabeth Mussett Corpus Christi C. F. Yaeger Monterrey A. E. Derby The Elks Club

The Swine or the Flower Behold the source of lard

A narrator recalls a corrupting image a sty full of swine contrasted with a field of white roses and lush foliage. A voice proclaims the source of lard Cottolene, linking fat production to an unsettling scene and a Southern summer breeze.

Automobile Club Plans Road Campaign and Test Road

The Automobile Club advances plans for a road campaign in the busy season. It will demonstrate the economics of modern road building and construct a test road bed. A specific road will be chosen for the test and endurance tests will follow for the vehicles involved.

Automobile Club Washington Times

Railroads Granted Right to Charge Demurage on Private Cars

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that railroads may levy demurrage charges on private cars. The decision clarified carriers’ rights to impose fees for holding cars beyond allotted time, affecting shippers and private owners nationwide.

United Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Thorns and Orange Blossoms Captivates Local Audiences Tonight

Grands Stock company follows a successful run of My Kentucky Partner with Thorns and Orange Blossoms, a long Bertha M. Clay adaptation noted for moral themes and humor. Mr Grandi starred brilliantly, drawing enthusiastic applause and promising a crowded tent for tonight’s performance.

Kentucky Grands Stock Company Bertha M. Clay Grandi

Saved From Awful Death by King's New Discovery

Fayetteville North Carolina resident A D McDonald tells how his sister nearly died from consumption but was cured by King's New Discovery. The remedy is praised for coughs colds and all bronchial troubles with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and a free trial offered by Reed Drug Co. Ik

A. D. McDonald Fayetteville Reed Drug. Co. Ik

Real Estate Transfers in Webb County Patched

Real estate transfers filed in Webb County include Porfirio Cisneros to Corey C. Thomas for 1280 acres across two tracts worth 500 dollars. A E Williams and wife to Edwin Boyce convey farm tract 397 in Adamson townsite block 34 and town lot 11 block 45 for 175 dollars. H Ligarde and Geo R Page to Candelario V de la Rosa transfer lot 5 in block 459 W D for 59 dollars.

Porfirio Cisneros Corey C. Thomas Webb County A. E. Williams Edwin Boyce Adamson H. Ligarde Geo. R. Page Candelario V. de la Rosa W. D

Ends Winter's Troubles With Bucklen Arnica Salve

Winter brings frost bite chaps and sores but Bucklen Arnica Salve is touted as the greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores eczema and sprains. Trial convinces readers at Reed Drug Co selling for 25 cents.

Bucklen Arnica Reed Drug. Co

NOT REVOLUTIONISTS AMONG SELVES IN MEXICO DISPUTE

Mexican Consul in the city refutes The Times report that two rurales and a private citizen were taken from Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey as revolutionary prisoners. He says only the private citizen is a revolutionary suspect, while the rurales are to be sent to Monterrey for fighting among themselves over a card game. The consul confirms the move to Monterrey and notes the other man was arrested after crossing the river near Minera.

Times Nuevo Laredo Monterrey Diebold Tar Times Minera

Vision specialist Dr Forrest offers free eye consults

Dr Thos Forrest corrects vision problems with free consultations. Eyes tested without drugs and glasses fitted with accuracy and style. Crossed eyes can be straightened without operation. Permanently located in Room 10 Wilcox Block.

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Elkins West Virginis France Country Club Board OF Directors Company of Fourth Mexican United Preas District Court Philosophers and the Richter A. C. Richter Lincoln Street Apuly Juarez Avenue Washington St H. Borchers Matamoros Street Houston St Houston Post Thos. Forrest
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