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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1908
Page
5
In Washington on June 1 the currency bill passed after Senator Lafollette failed to continue a filibuster. The Vice President ruled on quorum counting and roll calls, and noted Senator Gore’s blindness led to the collapse of the filibuster following treatment.
Chicago filling up with delegates and friends of presidential candidates as the Republican National Convention nears. Taft family members and managers arrive to open and enlarge campaign headquarters. National committee members arrive to set up rooms and coordinate contests at convention hall.
The three daughters of James M. Wash, a Chicago railroad magnate recently convicted of wrecking the Chicago National Bank, will abandon society to care for the sick. Adelaide Wash has now entered a nurses training school joining her sisters who already devote themselves to nursing. The Wash girls are described as unusually beautiful.
Julius Truelson of New York retracted his confession that he aided in burying Gunness murder victims in Vernon Texas. Sheriff Smutzer of Laporte detained him after he denied the original tale, and local police regard the confession as discredited.
Grant Poole killed Mrs. EK HH Orvis during a church service after the couple’s romance was rejected by her parents. Three shots were fired with one fatal shot. Poole was captured by a posse and brought to Fon Du Lac as fears of lynching spread.
Masked robbers dynamited the Cuba State Bank safe in Concordia Kansas and fled with about 8000 dollars. Citizens armed with revolvers pursued but were driven back. robbers escaped on a hand car and remain at large.
Republican leaders map a June 16 opening with prayer and a keynote by Burrows. Committees appointed then a recess until credentials reports, likely two days for 229 contests before platform adoption and nominations the next day. Kenedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as a child friendly remedy sold at Reed's Drug Store.
Des Moines Iowa June 1 state primary set for tomorrow to decide whether Governor Cummins or Senator Allison will be returned to the United States Senate. Legislators pledge to abide the outcome. Allison outlines campaign issues and tariff revision in a taft era context.
Washington is deserted as Congress adjourns for the session. Speaker Cannon and Representative Landis of Indiana travel home by automobile. The Congressional Record fills with speeches for campaign use as members take Leave to Print.
A Galveston News special details Dr H Coop, a young Trinity Mills physician, braving raging Trinity flood in a boat to rescue many from wreckage. He saved Mrs Elden Broaks and her newborn, guiding them to Trinity Mills amid cheers. He continued rescues to reach others stranded in waist deep water, later honored with new clothes and a beaver hat by Trinity Mills residents.
The steamer Vaterland, feared wrecked with 1,600 aboard, is reported safe in Antwerp after fog forced a return. She resumes voyage this afternoon as authorities confirm no disaster.
In Chicago on June 1 the American Medical Association launched a drive against cheap medical schools. A committee report calls these colleges a menace and urges action against schools whose graduates average no more than 20 percent knowledge.
Montreal report by United Press says Louis Frechette the noted poet and personal friend of Victor Hugo died last night following a short illness.
Indianapolis June 1 A Farmers and Merchants Bank vice president Robert H Green of Wayne Indiana, a leading Methodist, worth a quarter million, is revealed as a major horse thief. He allegedly stole cattle worth thousands and shipped them to Chicago for market after his arrest.
President Roosevelt inaugurated Kingston New Yorks 250th founding anniversary by pressing electric buttons to start the celebration in Washington report. The ceremony marked the town milestone as UPI dispatches noted the event from Washington, D. C.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are described as prompt and thorough, strengthening weakened kidneys and alleviating bladder inflammation. The product is recommended and sold by Reed's Drug Store.
Beach Hargis goes on trial in Jackson Kentucky charged with killing his father Judge Hargis a noted feudist leader. He attempted suicide by morphine in his cell but was saved by doctors. The case is expected to be sensational.
All cotton operatives in this state and 5 000 in adjoining States resumed full time today after months on short time as mills extend hours and return to normal production.
The United States Supreme Court rules H. Clay Pierce must return to Texas to answer an indictment for false swearing in actions to oust the Waters Pierce Oil Co. from the state. Pierce was held in St. Louis and sought habeas corpus relief claiming the indictment insufficient.
A Success Magazine passage laments people who underutilize their abilities due to small weaknesses and bad habits. It argues talent remains unused because of insufficient preparation and pervasive personal shortcomings, making most lives practically ineffective.
Through fast trains to Mexico City from J G N station depart 4 36 p m and reach 7 01 a m standard time Local Saltillo service from Texas Mexican at 8 21 a m to 5 46 p m Standard time Texas Mexican to Corpus Christi 9 0 a m and 4 00 p m standard time Through fast train to St Louis from International Great Northern departs 7 30 p m and arrives 4 35 p m Night train departs 7 30 p m and arrives 7 30 a m Rio Grande Eagle Pass trains No 1 from Laredo at 8 00 a m daily except Sunday arrives Cannel 9 30 a m and Minera 10 00 a m Train No 2 from Minera daily except Sunday at 11 00 a m departs Cannel loom arrives Laredo p m
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cocoran Ga reports a stubborn sore on his instep healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half of a 25 cent box cured the ailment and notes it is sold under guarantee at all druggists.
A parade of visitors and officials arrives and departs, including A C Smith and P H Arthur from Mexico City, Captain Tom Ross of the Rangers, Sheriff L R Ortiz, and many others from Texas and Mexico. District court attendees include John W Vann and Noah Allen, with several residents en route to Monterrey and Europe.
The Cotulla team failed to appear as scheduled. Crankes drew a crowd for an unadvertised game won by the Laredos 7 to 4. Vanderveer started for Laredos, relieved in the eighth by C Pogenpohl, as Laredos erased a 4–2 Crankes lead with five runs in the bottom of the eighth. Score by innings shows Crankes 000012100 4, Laredos 10000105-7.
Mr. Frank Conlan of No 436 Houston St New York endorses Electric Bitters for dyspepsia liver trouble and back and kidney weakness. The remedy is said to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor for both sexes with a druggist guarantee.
Ely Nevada reports the heaviest snow of the winter with a foot of accumulation and a raging blizzard. Roads are treacherous as travel becomes difficult in the storm.
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