Tenement Fire Kills Seven in Four Story Building
A Cincinnati fire today destroyed a four story tenement, killing seven and injuring twelve. Fire escapes were blocked as doors were nailed shut, hampering escape. flames and a lamp accident during a second floor brawl caused the blaze. Names include Mrs Henderson and several children, with other victims identified among residents.
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Cincinnati
John Henderson
Nora
Ruth
James
Thomas Wilson
William Bucker
William Groutt
Edna Tiel
Laura Wilson
Groutt
Morales Declares Against Zelaya and Supports Estrada
Private despatches from Panama report General Morales has declared for General Estrada, denouncing Zelaya’s rule as tyrannical. He marches with about a thousand troops toward Rivas, already taking Orisis and Suppoa near the Costa Rican border.
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United Press
New Orleans
Panama
Morales
Estrada
Zelaya
Rivas
Orisis
Suppoa
Zelaya Sends Troops to Greytown to Block Marines
Despatches from Nicaragua report General Toledo has withdrawn to lead forces marching toward Pacific coast ports. The 17,000-strong army is said to be Zelaya's move to thwart the landing of blue jackets and marines. An unofficial message notes a mob of about six hundred attempting to assault the U S consulate at Managuai but troops intervened.
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United Press
Limon
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Toledo
Greytown
Pacific Coast
Zelaya
Pacific
United States
Managau
Banks Fail in Oklahoma Protect Depositors
The First State Bank at Kiefler Oklahoma closed its doors after the Farmers National Bank at Tulsa failed. State officials say the guaranty fund has ample money to cover state depositors and payments will be made tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United Press
Guthrie Okla
First State Bank
Kiefler Okla
Farmers National Bank
Tulsa
Illinois Special Session Advances Cherry Mine Aid Bill
In Springfield Illinois today December 14 the special session of the general assembly opened with no formal agenda. State Senator Glackin Chicago offered a bill to appropriate fifty thousand dollars to survivors of the Cherry Mine disaster and it moved to second reading without committee reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lls
General Assembly
Deneen
Glackin
Chicago
Senate
Mexican gunboat heads to Corinto as Diaz ally meets Knox
A Mexican gunboat is en route to Corinto per Managua dispatch received by the state department. Governor Creel of Chihuahua, representing President Diaz, will meet Secretary Knox in Washington to state Mexico's position on Nicaragua. The department has no details on Zelaya’s army maneuver toward Rama and Bluefields.
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Washington
Corinto
Managua
State Department
United States
Nicaragua
Cree
Chihuahua
Diaz
Mexico
Knox
Zelaya
Rama
Bluefields
Severe winter storm brings many deaths in Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania reports several deaths as a sleet and wind storm sweeps the region. From 9 o'clock until near noon communications were disrupted, with Ebensburg Latrobe and Greensburg among towns said to have fatalities and heavy damage expected statewide.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ebensburg
Latrobe
Greensburg
Start on Survey for Down the River Railroad
Mr. Reister says no truth to reports that grading contract has been let for the new railroad. He arrived from the lower country with C M Fish to finalize plans and a preliminary survey was begun with Arthur Foster to pick the route. Promotions say bids will be sought when ready, while Harlingen contractor Perry Clark expressed interest in bidding. The Board of Trade eyes a cash bonus for Laredo backers as the project promises growth for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Reister
C. M. Fish
Fish
Rio Grande City
Reister
Arthur Foster
Tressles
Brownsville
Perry Clark
Harlingen
Messrs
Harlingeo
Clark
Board of Trade
Laredo
Hat fashion harms scalp and hair health says ad
An old advertisement argues modern hats breed germs that cause hair loss and dandruff. It recommends Newbro's Herpicide as the remedy, claiming it kills germs and restores healthy hair. Sold by druggists with a one dollar bottle guarantee via The Herpicide Co. Detroit. Laredo Drug Co. listed as special agents.
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Newbro
Send Co
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Laredo Drug Co
King Leopold Shows Bare Chance of Recovery After Operation
Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold underwent surgery at 1 am performed by Doctors Thiriard Stienon and Delage. An official bulletin at 11 am states the operation addressed simple intestinal obstruction with no intestinal tumor found, giving the king a bare hope of recovery.
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Brussels
Leopold
Thiriard
Stienon
Delage
District Court in Rock Port Presides Over Two Suit Trials
Judge E A Stevens continues to preside in the Rock Port district court with Judge Mullaly disqualified from certain cases. Yesterday, A C Richter vs M Valdez on account yielded a plaintiff’s judgment. This morning Palmero Lumber Co versus I H Lithgow et al on account began trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Stevens
Rockport
Mullaly
A.C. Richter
M. Valdez
Palmero Lumber Co
I. H. Lithgow
Personal notes as the Grands Stock Co engages city audiences
A stream of names and brief travels fills the personals with theater and social updates. James ONeal, advance agent for the Grands Stock Co, arrives to set a month long city engagement. several locals and visitors from Corpus Christi, Dallas, San Antonio, and beyond are noted for visits, hunts, or travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neal
The
Grands Stock Co
Rich Men's Gifts Are Poor
Mrs QC Richinevault of Vestal Center NY proclaims Electric Bitters as a divine gift to women. She credits it with buoyant spirits and full health, claiming quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches and fainting spells. Fifty cents at all druggists.
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QC. Richinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
Interstate Holiday Excursion Rates Notice
The I. and G. N. R. will sell Holiday Excursion tickets to St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Memphis and all points in the southeast also to Mexico on December 18 19 and 20 with limit January 16. For rates and information see J B DACAMARA Ticket Agent I and G N R K 12 14 5x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Memphis
Mexico
J. B. Dacamara
Public Sale of Court House Furniture in Webb County
On December 27 1909 at 10 o clock in the morning all old furniture from the old court house will be sold in bulk at public auction at the door of the former County Clerk office Webb County Commissioners Court orders the sale V L Puta County Commissioner Laredo November 26 1909
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Court House
Webb
V. L. Puta
Laredo
Telegraph Networks Hampered by Large Ohio Valley Storm
A major storm across the district east of the Rockies centers over the Ohio valley, crippling telegraph transmissions and delaying wire service across the region.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Hobson urges four new battleships in House debate
Washington December 14 Congressman Richard P Hobson of Alabama declared war is inevitable and urged the United States to build four additional battleships. He argued for stronger naval capacity as a key national policy.
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Washington
Richard P. Hobson
Alabama
House
Looking One's Best with Bucklen Arnica Salve
It extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for pimples skin eruptions sores and boils claiming it makes skin soft velvet and glorifies the face. It lists cures for pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles at 25 cents at all druggists.
Census enumerators sought for 1910 Texas district
The 15th District of Texas will hire about 220 Enumerators to conduct the 13th United States Census in April 1910. Appointments emphasize public spirit and suitability rather than high pay, require basic education, legible writing, and ability to work up to 30 days. Preference for former Enumerators. language skills and local knowledge valued. January–April time frame.
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Texas
United States
United States Agricultural Department
Persistent cough after influenza prompt relief offered
Many persons suffer a lingering cough after influenza and may be quickly cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy should be used promptly to prevent prolonged trouble. Sold by all dealers.
Holiday Excursion Rates Declared by J G N R R
The J G N R R will sell excursion tickets to all Tex points on December 18 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 and January 1 with limit January 5 at one and one third fare. See ticket agent I G N R R for details.
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Texas
Rail Timetable Highlights for Major Lines and City Routes
The schedule lists National Railroad of Mexico and International & Great Northern trains. Through fast services to Mexico City and St. Louis, Saltillo and Corpus Christi connections, and nightly lines. Local Saltillo departures and arrivals noted with standard time. Train No. 1 and No. 2 run daily except Sunday between Laredo Minera with arrival times.
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National Railroad OF Mexico
Mexico City
Saltillo
Corpus Christi
Nternational & Great Northern
St. Louis
G. N
Laredo
Minera
Burglary and Theft Charged Man Held on Bail
Manuel Hernandez faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Ihat this morning on burglary and theft charges. He was bound over in 300 dollars for each case to await grand jury action. Hernandez, a young worker at Fred Werner's blacksmith shop, allegedly broke into Werner's office on the fourth of the month, opened the safe, and took 105 Mexican currency and silver. He was arrested then, confessed to both charges, and remains in the county jail after failing to post bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Hernandez
Ihat
Hernandez
Fred Werner
Valle
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for children
The advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle, prompt laxative that clears a cold and soothes irritation while stopping coughs. Recommended for children, with Reed's Drug Co. as the seller.
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HE Chi
Lee I Kennedy
Kennedy
Reed's Drug Co. A3
Texan Patents Issued This Week Schley & Davis
Patents issued to Texans for the week ending December 11 announced by Schley and Davis patent attorneys of Dallas list inventors and origins including W. B. Alexander Dallas cotton chopper. W. C. Allen El Paso sand and lime separator and classifier. C. W. Brown Leonard window shade bracket. M. S. Clarke Houston assigner to E. L. Adreon Jr. St Louis combines tie plate and rail anticreeper. H. M. Daly Presidio door holder. A. W. Folsom Sherman refrigeration package. A. C. French Daingerfield clothes-pins. J. & Moses Dallas baggage fastener. J. W. Pepples Hillsboro mail pouch transferring apparatus. W. P. Perkins Willis rail joint. W. L. Wergin assigner to Stan cliff Well Screen Mfg Co Houston notching means for wire winding machine.
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Schley & Davis
Main Street
Dallas
Texas
Texans
Alexander
W. C. Allen
el Paso
C. W. Brown
Leonard
M. S. Clarke
Houston
E. L. Adreon, Jr
St. Louis
H. M. Daly
Presidio
A. W. Folsom
Sherman
A. C. French
Daingerfield
J. &. Moses
J. W. Pepples
Hillsboro
W. P. Perkins
Willis
W. L. Wergin
Stancliff Well Screen Mfg. Co
Masonic and Knight Templar Meeting Schedule for Laredo Area
Regular lodge and chapter meetings listed for Laredo Lodge No. 547 A F and A M Laredo Chapter No 185 A A M Malta Commandery No 32 K T Miriam Chapter No 86 O E S and Knights of Pythias. Details include meeting days Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm with Secy W M and other officers named. Visiting brethren invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Market Plaza
Laredo
A. F
A. M
Ed Cotulla
F. Polkinhorn
W. M. Secy
F. Werner
John Colman
H.P. Secy
Malta Commandery
K. T
E. C
W. H. Mims
Miriam Chapter
O.E S
Wm. Barton
W. M
R.A. Millar
Knights OF Pythias
K. of P. Hall
W. B. Heaner
C. C
H. D. Shelby
K. P. Hall
P. M. Sauvignet
K. R
K.C
Fraternal lodge notices for Laredo organizations
Gate City Ten pie No. 80 meets each Monday at 7 p.m. Visitors invited. Many orders hold regular meetings in K. P. hall and Red Men’s Hall, including Knights of Columbus Laredo Council 998 and Woodmen chapters. Lists of officers and meeting times cover Masons, Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Eagles, and other groups with sessions each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Gate City
Kate Greenstreet
Barthelow
M.of R.and
RB. c. Laredo Division
Order of
K. P. Hall
E. D. Sweeney
Phil Scott
Red Men’s Hall
F. M. Praeger
J. L. Donnelly
Sec'y
Treas
Loya
Laredo
R. BE
Benito Juarez Lodge
G. Dominguez
V. M
C. Medellin
Leo
Mariano Escobedono
J. M. Garza
J. Montemayor
ODD Fellows
Rio Grande
P. M. Sauvignet
Noble Grand
C. A. Stowers
B. P. C. E. Laredo Lodge No
Elks Hall
J. F. Boniger
W. H. Mims
Modern Woodmen OF America
Knights of Pythiae
M. Sauvignet
H. G. Earnest
Caballeros DE Honorlogia No
Sociedad Hijos Juarez
N. Idar
Cancillor
L T. Rogers
C. C. Thos
K. P Hall
Seana Maesett
L. C
Clara Barthelow
R. K
G. A. RB
Joe Hooker
Chas. F. Yaeger
W.C Barr
Order OF Eagles
C.K. Maffet
Chas. Galbraith
Columbian Woodmen
Woodmen’s Circle
Myrtle Lodge
M. E. Burbank
Phill Scott
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Blue Jackets
Oklahoma
Bil
Lars
GOING
RINTO
Creel
Secretary of State
J.C. Reister
Arthur
Foster
Mr. Reister
Cesful
District Court
J. C. Russell
Lott Taylor
C. EB. Stowers
Pato Country
Will May
Jesse Cobb
A. Nordman
San Antonio
W. A. Roy
A. Pierce Nye
Tampico
Hamilton
O.F. Martin
A. S. Young
G. P. Trimble
J. S. Taylor
S. E. Keesler
H. C. Boig
C. H. Boles
J S. Murphy
Jno
W. Lewis
Anson C. Richard
Alfred Ferguson
Wabash
Ind
Chas Wall
W. N. Larakie
J. J. Kerans
Makeeny
Kan
F. Hilton
Lauisville
H. H. Finch
K. P. Halfirat
M. W. Brennan
S. M. Hijos de Juarez Hall
A. P. Trevisio
Counen
H. A. Sauvignet
A. Saft
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