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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
3
Kyiv United Press report from Odessa describes an anarchist robbery against Archbishop Podolia. Disguised assailants, after posing as district officials, abducted twenty eight thousand dollars and jewels while binding guards and clergy, then vanished without trace.
United Press reports a special cabinet meeting in Washington on January 23 with President Roosevelt and Secretaries Taft Root Meyer Metcalf Straus and Garfield. The meeting discussed charges that federal appointments were made for political purposes. Six cabinet members were asked to bring lists of their appointments.
Dr W E Carter a Meadville veterinary surgeon was lured from his home at night to tend a sick horse, then bound by his thumbs and whipped on the bare back by whitecaps seeking a confession to alleged wife beating and theft. He was ordered to leave the country and remains bedridden after the assault, which occurred several nights ago but was only disclosed today.
The Census Bureau reports 10,337,607 bales of cotton ginned by January 16 this year, per United Press from Washington. The figure reflects ongoing harvest activity and marks a substantial total for the season to date.
Seven hundred armed patrolmen faced thirty thousand unemployed men at Lakefront Chicago on January 23 as police ordered dispersal and the planned parade was called off. Socialistic leader Ben Leitman prepared a petition to the mayor requesting job creation for workers. Anarchists were present in the crowd, raising fears of disorder.
A border feud battle near Perry Knot left two men dead, Jack Wheeler and A. W. Campbell, after fifty shots were fired. The report from the scene attributes the deaths to wounds sustained during the confrontation between Wheeler and Campbell factions.
New York January 23 United Press reports Dr Charles L Bailey of Albany testified about Thaws illness on a train and his irrational acts. Dr Charles G Wagner then described Thaws mental state in a lengthy dispute over admissibility. Thaw said Providence guided his actions and denied intent to attack White. Wagner viewed Thaw as irresponsible while he noted Thaws remark about justice for Dr White and Jerome's rejection of an appeal.
New York Jan 23 May Roberts Clark shot and killed Frank Brady and then killed herself. She had practiced pistol shooting for three months and friends say Brady refused marriage. Her diary expresses love for Brady and the status of her husband is unclear.
A triple collision near Milan last night involved an express crashing into a stationary train, followed by another train colliding with the wreckage. Nine people were killed and forty seriously injured.
Six girls were found unconscious at the Simpson company sulphur mills in Brooklyn as fumes filled the burning plant occupying a city block. Firemen battled the blaze and were overcome by fumes while attempting to quell the fire. Uncertainty remained over how many workers escaped. Firemen were still fighting the fire at two o clock.
Cleveland officials report that Judge Phillips will order dissolution of the amalgamated window glass workers association after a suit by cutters and flatteners alleging discrimination by blowers and gatherers who form the union majority. The treasury’s one hundred thousand dollars is to be disposed of.
St Paul Minn Jan 23 Sherman Smith a prominent politician and former state representative was found guilty today of tampering with the jury in the Wisconsin Stock and Grain bucket shop case. He will be sentenced later.
The 1912 exposition will open April 1 and close October 31 at Oyama parade grounds. The site covers about 202 acres adjacent to the parade area. The event reflects Japan's government sponsorship and showcases will be held on the planned ground.
A curious accident near ecuin Texas left Mrs. Conrads dead after a minor scratch on her hand became infected by blueing used while washing clothes. The wound, barely visible, led to blood poisoning and her death today. Interment followed at the Catholic graveyard this morning.
Jefferson City Mo January 23 Gov Folk announces his candidacy for the United States Senate. The governor states his aim to represent Missouri in the federal legislature.
The C. H. Gates special excursion train en route from Chicago will pass through this city at 8:50 PM for a tour of the Mexican Republic, returning via El Paso. The consist includes one baggage car one tour dining car and four Pullman sleepers with about seventy five passengers aboard.
Dr. H. B. Tanner leads a party of eighteen home-seekers en route to Tama sopa from Mexico as part of a Mexico Cen tral line run. Among the travelers are H Wild Tobe Blumenthal J R Fuqua John J Cole George C Coxe W O Hill J E Aldrich R S Levy E Windahm W Wilson R D Kelsey and Mr Schloss. Local clergy Rev W G Thomas attends funeral for Dr Randolph. Several others from San Antonio Dallas Austin and nearby cities are listed among the passengers and visitors.
The funeral was held at 10 o clock from the family residence and Episcopal church with Masonic rites at the service and grave led by S P Cochran of Dallas. A large lodge attendance included Knights Templar Eastern Star Odd Fellows Woodmen of the World and Milmo Rifles who fired volleys and taps. Pallbearers included Wm G Bell C H Woods C M Tilly H Borchers Fred Werner and C M Wells.
Crowded county court hears preliminary trial of John and William Thomas charged with Dr. F. D. Beauchamp's January 15 death. Both plead not guilty. Will Thomas testifies Beauchamp threatened to kill, John Thomas says he fired after Beauchamp appeared with a gun. Tomorrow's witness list expected.
A health note urges prompt stomach relief at first trouble signs like belching and sour stomach. It promotes taking KODOL For Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals to help the stomach work properly, sold by Reed's Drug Store.
Austin, Jan 21 Capt W J McDonald state revenue agent says county tax assessors will render higher values under full rendition law with money notes and credits appearing for the first time The last assessment was 1 635 000 000 up 414 000 000 from the prior year this year may exceed two billion The state ad valorem tax rate will drop but higher assessments during a money panic will be hard on taxpayers.
R M James of Louellen DC touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery chills bilious attacks and jaundice. The tonic comes in 50 cent bottles and promises quick relief with a drugstore guarantee.
Government report traces lumber production changes from 1899 to 1906. Softwood totals rose from 26.15 billion to 30.38 billion feet while hardwood fell from 5.63 billion to 7.32 billion feet. Yellow pine and others surged. oak and poplar declined. Prices for several woods rose notably, with Douglas fir and poplar up over 60 percent.
Italian Boys and Elbert Foland presented the third Lyceum attraction at Market Hall Laredo before a large appreciative audience. The five gifted performers showcased harp flute clarinet and violins with Verdi and a harp solo by Giuseppe Pesce drawing high praise. Foland was hailed as best reader with deft humor and pathos and the group heads to Monterrey for Lauren's Institute engagement.
In Cleveland on January 21, Judge Harvey Keeler cleared 200 women from the courtroom during Horace Mitchell's divorce suit against Helen Mitchell. The judge stated that all women are cats, capable of turning on friends and scratching them, and said many women attend to hear testimony against Mrs Mitchell.
Washington lawmakers codified the anti leak provision, making it a crime for any Department of Agriculture employee to disclose Bureau of Statistics crop yield data. Prompted by a cotton market scandal, the offense carries a 1000 to 10000 dollar fine and one to ten years prison.
News from the railroads says Superintendent A Larkin of the National Lines of Mexico Middle Division died suddenly at 10 AM in his office in San Luis Potosi. He was well known for generosity, with a devoted wife and stepdaughter Miss Emma Beister, who is studying in Austin.
Opening Monday January 27 Otto H Krause stars with Edna Woods Hazel Woods and a large company at Market Hall in Laredo for a week. Cast includes Jack C Connolly Palmer Morrison Frederick Starr Edward Patterson Edland Mae Gidley Aida Lawrence and others. First show is the Southern play A Daughter of Dixie with new specialties and scenery.
A historic culinary passage explains crab meat Dewey with green peppers served on toast after extra picking and a two dozen clams cream sauce. It details preparing clams by boiling the soft parts, mincing, and cooking with butter flour milk salt nutmeg and paprika, then serving on hot toast.
A humorous quip from Harper’s Weekly highlights a back pain remedy with odd dosing instructions. The speaker, Cassily, questions a doctor’s advice as the narrator jokes about taking a pill before the pain arrives.
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