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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1913
Page
1
Associated Press reports a practical state of siege in Constantinople as the Young Turks arrest political adversaries search houses and clubs and seize documents. European powers send warships, Italy dispatches cruisers and 500 sailors amid alarm over the return to power. An earthquake early this morning causes no reported loss of life.
Austin Jan 25 Associated Press reports judiciary committee two favorably reported the McNealus bill barring members of the legislature from holding offices under any corporation and a separate measure to curb accepting employment or salaries from railroads and other firms. The hearing drew many county officials while rural high schools and insurance reciprocity bills also featured in sessions. Senator McNealus forecasts a session to review general appropriation items.
Vicksburg Miss Jan 25 The Peulah levee on the east bank of the Mississippi near Greenville ruptured this morning allowing floodwater to spread across fertile lands. The crevasse resulted from foundation settling in the new levee after a week of salvage work by about fifteen hundred men including convicts. The river rose rapidly as the bank gave way with a roar.
Jean tielovucci, a Peruvian aviator, today flew over the Swiss Alps from Domesrsola, Italy, in less than half an hour without incident. He started from a brig here and completed the crossing over lofty peaks and domes.
Washington Jan. 25 H R Bleh den of Buffalo N Y told the house tariff committee that flax farmers in the Dakotas and Minnesota protested they were refused time and hearing. They described the committee as the damnedest set of fellows they ever saw and said they were shut out after brief remarks.
Washington DC January 25 The annual charity ball of the Southern Relief Society faces possible cancellation amid rising concerns over the inaugural ball. The event at the New Willard on Monday night has long been a major winter social function drawing prominent visitors from the South. President and Mrs Taft have accepted invitations and will attend in official capacity with diplomatic and resident society patronesses expected to be largely represented.
Annapolis Md Jan 25 The body of naval hero John Paul Jones long housed in Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy will be moved tomorrow to a chapel crypt prepared for it. Simple ceremonies will mark the transfer in the presence of navy officers and Navy Department representatives in Washington.
A warrant charges Albert C. Johnson with stealing 78000 in notes from the Barnhart Type Foundry Company in Dallas. He took the notes last Saturday, authorities said.
Associated Press reports in McKinney Texas on January 25 that debris removal did not uncover more bodies after hours of searching. Injured victims are expected to recover. Three funerals were held for Rosa Welch Eva Searcy and R N Pressley.
Hoboes gathering for their national convention arrive in New Orleans for Mardi Gras bringing masked garb and mock pageantry. Local districts report more begging for food yet most delegates behave, while free baths see steady crowds and a clothier offers rewards for clean bathing efforts.
Gertrude W. Hassler sues Carl G. Fisher for 500000 in a breach of promise case in Indianapolis Superior Court. Fisher, noted automobile manufacturer and builder of a famed speedway, faces a high profile trial as defenses deny all allegations.
The Charleston Fair and Racing Association opened a fifty day winter season at Palmetto Park with about 60 thoroughbreds housed. Nineteen stakes totaling roughly 50 000 include the Palmetto Derby on March 29. Officials and stewards listed with named roles.
A special train will depart the R. G. & Fe. P. depot at 8:30 Sunday morning for the mines and return leaving Minera at 2 p.m. G. F. Wager, Gen. Pass. Agent.
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