29 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1912
Page
1
Associated Press report from London shows Balkan envoys and the Turkish empire adjourned after an hour and a half with no progress. Bulgarian delegates warned that allied troops remain at the Tchalalja lines and urged negotiation on European Turkey’s dismemberment to avoid futility.
Notwithstanding a sharp temperature drop, suffragettes in Niverville New York began the last leg of their march to Albany through deep snow on December 28. The item notes determination on a key suffrage action amid frigid weather.
Alf Mills aged 19 is held in Texarkana in connection with the death of his uncle Marion Durham whose body was found near Sims Texas with a head shot wound. The case centers on a fatal shooting tied to family dispute.
Belleville Ont Dec 28 Sir Mackenzie Bowell former prime minister and senator enters his ninetieth year receiving many congratulatory messages from across the Dominion. He is English born and has lived in Canada since youth. Last October a fall at the Albany Club Toronto badly injured him and confined him to a hospital for nearly two months. Since returning home his condition has steadily improved.
Washington December 28 Brig Gen Edward J McClernand famed Indian fighter closes his active service on reaching retirement age tomorrow his long career began after graduating West Point in 1870 and included battles at Pryor Creek Bear Paw Mountains and actions against Nez Perces He later served in Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and served as a US attach with the Japanese army in Manchuria
San Francisco December bids opened for the International exposition machinery halls claiming the largest exhibit palace yet. The eight acre floor plan features 60 foot diameter columns with allegorical figures. Groundbreaking planned next Wednesday with ceremonies.
Nine Phillies are under contract including manager Dooin and players Alexander Paskett Lobert Moore Knabe Doolan Laderus Magee. Barrow McCormick, ex big leaguer and Newark, Ohio, manager last season, named manager of Peoria in the Three League.
Lieut. Col. Frederick White CMG will retire next Tuesday after more than forty years as Comptroller General of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. Born in England, he came to Canada, joined the Justice Department, rose to chief clerk, then led the Mounted Police since 1876 and expanded duties in the Northwest Territories. Laurence Fortescue is viewed as likely successor, serving as assistant comptroller since 1908.
The Boston Red Sox add outfielder George Walsh from Fall River as Speaker Lewis and Hooper remain on duty and Henriksen stands ready. Walsh faces a fat chance to perform with the champions.
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