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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1909

Page

3

Corelli Attacks Sufferage Yet Seeks Political Influence

London dispatch reports Marie Corelli opposing woman suffrage while urging electors to defend England’s very life from socialism. She warns the struggle between nature and a “pigmy” suffragette could erase centuries of history and threaten the throne and constitution, calling voters to be true to God the King and country.

United Press London Marie Corellis United Kingdom England Ballancé Corelli God

Russia Japan Trouble Denied In Official Communication

An official communication from St Petersburg dated December 16 declares rumors of complications between Russia and Japan unfounded. It states relations are harmonious with no friction since the 1907 treaty and mutual goodwill remains, despite anxiety among business leaders about Far East investments.

Hy United Press St. Petersburg Far East Russia Japan

Bank Raid At Exter: Six Thousand In Gold Looted

Three cracksmen looted the First National Bank at Exter Tulare County breaking the vault with sledges stolen from a blacksmith shop They escaped in a light spring wagon with 650 in gold left behind and headed toward Fresno A heavily armed posse is in pursuit.

United Press Fresno Calif First National Bank Exter Tulare County

President nominates Nicholson for chief of Navigation Bureau

The President sent to the senate the nomination of Captain Reginald P. Nicholson to be chief of the Bureau of Navigation with the rank of rear admiral.

Washington, D. C Senate Reginald P. Nicholson Bureau of Navigation

Touching Incident As King Leopold Fights Death

Paris reports King Leopold of Belgium is near death after an operation revealing local paralysis. His daughter Princess Stephanie, 45, refuses to see him due to her 1900 marriage to Hungarian Count Longay de Wagylonya and a controversial 1903 divorce suit over her mother's estate.

Paris Temp's Brussels Leopold Stephanie Longay de Wagy Lonya Archduke Rudolph of Austria Rudolph Maydrling

Noble Mother Saves Son After Accidental Shooting

Mrs M Dunwoody wife of a rancher north of Blue Ridge Washington stood by her 21 year old son Harry in St Luke's hospital watching the operation for a gunshot wound caused by his father. She helped build a stretcher and carried him down the mountain to Blue Ridge. Doctors say he has a fighting chance for life despite precarious condition.

Spokane Wash M. Dunwoody Blue Ridge Harry St. Luke’s Hospital Dunwoody

Stung For 15 Years By Indigestion Cures Found

Ingleside North Carolina resident 8 F Ayscue tried many doctors and $200 worth of medicine before using Dr King s New Life Pills which wholly cured him They relieve Constipation Biliousness Sick Headache Stomach Liver Kidney and Bowel troubles at 25 cents at all druggists.

F. Ayscue N. C Dr. King

King Leopold Weakens as Medical Report Confirms Progressive Paralysis

King Leopold grows steadily weaker after fainting spells with brief rallies. Cardinal Mercier presses for a final interview with his two estranged daughters Princess Louise and Princess Stephanie, but the king remains adamant. Princess Stephanie has visited the Palm Club. attendants bar access. A physician notes the king fears his wicked life and seeks leniency for his daughters.

Brussels Leopold Cardinal Mercier Louise Stephanie

Nationalist Convention Opens With Redmond in Dublin

United Press reports in Dublin that the Nationalist convention opened with John Redmond presiding and unanimously backed the party committee’s pledge to support liberals in the coming general election. Timothy Healy and his dissenters were absent. The item notes influenza dangers and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Dublin John Redmond Timothy Healy

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills End Kidney Pain Relief

The text promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as effective for kidney and bladder trouble. It lists symptoms such as urinary disorders backache rheumatism and groin pains. It claims antiseptic action prompt relief and complete satisfaction with sales by Reed's Drug Co.

DeWitt Reed’s Drug Co

District Court Proceedings Reported in Texas Case Notes

In district court the State of Texas vs Ex-parte Harrold Sallady habeas corpus for seduction resulted in discharge. Ex-parte Blaza Charo custody granted until a proper guardian is appointed. W Chamberlain vs Alonzo B Garrett on note is on trial.

District Court State of Texas Ex-parte Harrold Sallady Blaza Charo W. ©. Chamberlain Alonzo B. Garrett

Four Miners Buried In Negaunee Mine No Hope Of Rescue

In Negaunee Michigan on December 16 authorities said there is no chance of saving the four miners trapped after earth collapsed last Tuesday. Water from old workings has flooded the drifts delaying rescue for potentially up to two weeks.

Negaunee, Mich Negaunee

Free Sample Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

If you suffer biliousness constipation indigestion or headaches send a postal card with name and address to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by all dealers

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Card of Thanks for Infant's Illness and Death

Mr and Mrs Saw J Wirnorr express sincere thanks to friends who helped during the illness and death of their infant and for flowers sent at the funeral.

Saw J. Wirnorr

Share Holders Meeting of First State Bank & Trust Co

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the First State Bank & Trust Co of Laredo Texas will be held in the bank rooms on January 3, 1910 at 3 o’clock P M for the election of Directors. Mrs R K, secretary.

First State Bank & Trust Co Laredo Texas

Battle Over Panama Canal Exposition Faces San Diego San Francisco

Washington scene over which Pacific coast city will host the 1915 Panama Canal celebration turns into a heated fight between San Diego and San Francisco. Rep. Smith of San Diego and Rep. Kahn of San Francisco push rival bills for a national exposition with federal involvement. Smith seeks a 1915 San Diego fair funded by local efforts. Kahn proposes a Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco with federal support and a broader Balboa centennial celebration agenda. Other California lawmakers urge coast unity before any coastwide approval, while party aides anticipate a showdown in Congress.

United Press Washington San Francisco San Diego California Mojave Panama Canal Pacific Coast Seattle Exposition Rep Smith Kahn Uncle Sam Treasury Taft Big Ditch Julius Kahn Winchester Statesman Pacific Ocean Vasco Nunez Balboa Balboa Congress

Baseball Players Sign On For Next Season Tryouts

The management has not signed yet but reached an agreement with several players to join the team if they prove themselves on the season. Six boys have signed and will sign for the season if they perform well, led by Rafael Gonzalez the fast catcher. Others include Charlie Pierce, Leo Vandaveer, Cataring Juarez, William Arnold, M. Bocanegra, and manager Page has deals with Cubans Ramos and Hernandez plus two more players to join.

Rafael Gonzalez Charlie Pierce Center Garden Leo Vandaveer Cataring Juarez Cat Willow William Arnold M. Bocanegra Lucky Boca Manager Page Ramos Hernandez

Auction Sale by School Board to Sell Yellow Building

On behalf of the Board of School Trustees the building material in the yellow school building will be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder. The sale is set for Friday at ten o'clock in the morning, December 30, 1909. The buyer must remove the building and leave the premises clean and level within sixty days. Chairman Amador Sanchez signs as committee head.

Board of School Trustees Ammador Sanchez

The Importance Of Efficient Birth Registration Laws

Dr. Arthur B. Reynolds urges strict birth registration to aid in descent, guardianship, minor disabilities, estates, pensions, foreign residency, voting, jury and militia service, professional admission, education enforcement, child labor laws, and age determinations. He warns that denser settlements will magnify these issues and calls for urgent reform.

Arthur B. Reynolds

Champlain’s Liniment touted to speed sprain cure

An old notice claims sprains in a few days with Cham Chamberlain’s Liniment, which is described as highly effective and widely sold by dealers, though untreated injuries may keep a person inactive for three to four weeks.

Personal notes among travelers and military staff in the region

A string of brief notices lists Lieut C L Davenport returning to Fort McIntosh after a four month furlough and health improvement, with other travelers moving between Mexico, San Antonio, Washington and Dallas. Trainmaster J C Gravis arrives from Monterrey, and several named individuals including Jebson and wife, W O Staber, Ida Bevil, Walter Greigg, Mrs J D Melvill, L E Hollinger, Clovis and Oscar Perron, C Manley and Miss Etta Thaison journey through the area for Christmas and visits to relatives. Names span from Mexico to San Antonio, Washington, D C, New York and beyond.

C. L. Davenport Ninteenth Infantry Fort McIntosh Davenport Washington, Ga W.O. Staber San Antonio Department of Immigration Ida Bevil San Luis Potosi Warren Walter Greigg Mexico Jos. Greigg J. D. Melvill Cardenas México L. E. Hollinger The National Georgia Messrs Clovis Oscar Perron City H. L. Hodges Cotulla Etta Thaison Marshall Texas Paul Huberich Monterrey Ross S. de la Garza Hebbronville N. C. Johnson A. E. Nations Sam Rielly Jno Rush H. ©. Godson Kansas City W. H. Pilgrim

Cough Remedy Promises Fast Relief After Influenza

Many persons suffer a persistent cough following influenza but Chamberlains Cough Remedy can quickly cure it. Do not let the cough become troublesome. Sold by all dealers.

Monterrey Reception for Del Rio Excursion Party

An excursion party from Del Rio Texas was greeted with brassy bands and citizen delegations at each stop in Monterrey Mexico on December 12. Officials including Governor Mier and Judge C K McDowell delivered welcomes while soldiers stood in formation and a governor’s palace tour highlighted a model penitentiary praised for cleanliness.

Monterrey Mex del Rio Tex C. P. Diaz Sabinas C. K. McDowell Trevisio Iturbide Mier Alameda Plaza

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for Children

Advertises Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a ready remedy to move the bowels promptly and freely and to heal irritation and stop coughs. Claims it is especially good for children and notes Reed's Drug Co. as the seller.

Kennedy Reed’s Drug Co

Public Sale Of Old Court House Furniture

On December 27, 1963 at 10 a m all the old furniture in the old court house including chairs tables and desks will be sold in bulk at public auction at the door of the former office of the County Clerk By order of the County Commissioners Court Webb County Vv L Puta County Commissioner Laredo November 26 1909 1126 td

Court House Webb Vv. L. Puta Laredo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marie Corelle the Electors OF Dom Phanie Garian Gbrav King Leopoldo Politics IN Ireland John Redmond Presiding Liberal Party R. K Anama Canal Exposition San Diego and San Fran Cisco Reed’s Drug ‘Co Baseball Agreement Board OF Health Grands Stock Co Texas Mexican Depot George M. Cohan Lillian Leigh Our Challenge Orchestra Mr. Jebson New York R. J. Masterson St. Louis A. J. Lawrence Ft. Worth Stewart Ellis J. C. Gravis Northern Division National Railways C. Manley Frank A. Lattig
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