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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1908

Page

5

Roosevelt Praises Taft and Describes His Character

Washington dispatch from Hy United Press notes Roosevelt would walk on hands and knees to witness Taft's inauguration. Taft is tall and powerful, loved for good nature yet firm, with legal training shaping Roosevelt's ideas into practical policy.

Washington Roosevelt Capitol William Howard Taft United States Senator Foraker Taft Bill War Department

Bullet Pulled After Forty Years From Hatfield Body

Horace Hatfield, a resident of Ashland Kentucky, had a bullet removed from his body after more than four decades. He believed the wound dated from the Chickamauga battle until an X ray revealed the hidden missile. The procedure brought relief after years of unexplained pain and confusion about the injury.

Ashland Horace Hatfield Hatfield Chickamauga

The Blind Statesman Gore Faces Hopeful Eye Treatments

Washington reports a corps of eye specialists assess if Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma can regain sight lost thirty years ago. His wife’s devotion fuels renewed hope as Gore, now totally blind, endures examinations and cautious optimism remains on both sides.

Washington Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Senate Gore Chicago

Taft Delegates Seated in Missouri North Carolina Contests

United Press reports the National Committee seated Taft delegates in Missouri districts eleven and twelve and the Taft at large delegates. North Carolina districts choose Taft reps as Ohio candidates seek hearings. The South faces efforts to bolt and form a union Republican faction.

South North Carolina

Taft Momentum Grows as Contests Favor Taft Return

The national committee weighs Missouri eleventh and twelfth contests amid a Taft lead. Hughes delegates were chosen and Taft claims 541 votes, 60 above needed. Antis concede. 100 Taft votes may be seated in 135 contests. Sherman of New York poised for possible vice presidential nomination.

Chicago National Committee Missouri Hughes Taft Antis Sherman New York

No Need Of Suffering From Rheumatism

A town newspaper advertisements extol Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism pain. It claims quick relief, improved sleep, and possible cures, urging trial before discouragement and noting availability from all druggists.

Populists Decide To Reorganize In Dallas Conference

At a Dallas gathering on June 10 the populists agreed to reorganize the party and place a state ticket in the field. J. M. Mallet was reappointed state chairman and is seeking 150,000 for E. W. Kilpatrick for governor.

Dallas Texas J. M. Mallet E. W.kilpatrick

Students Win Force President of A M Col

The board of trustees at A M College in College Station Texas agreed to most alumni demands and opened an investigation into President Harrington at 2 pm. The inquiry will be public and expected to last about 90 days, with 13 charges to be examined in detail. Carlos Bee of San Antonio was elected an honorary alumni member.

College Station Tex A. and M. College Alumni Association Harrington Carlos Bee San Antonio

Barnum’s Granddaughter Weds After Inheriting Estate

Edna Hall granddaughter of P T Barnum inherits 275000 from his estate and immediately marries William McKnight a department store clerk in San Francisco where she worked.

San Francisco Edna Hall P. T. Barnum Wm. McKnight

Personal Notes of Travelers and Visitors

A string of brief notices lists Miss Lacoste from San Antonio journeying via Monterrey, Mrs. Parkin headed to Delafield for her son Blaine’s graduation, Mrs. Biggio visiting her son C. C. Biggio in Corpus Christi, and numerous others arriving, departing, or traveling through the region from San Marcos to Mexico, with ties to cities like San Jose, Monterrey, Tehuacan, and Dallas.

Miss Lacoste San Antonio Monterrey Wm. Biggio Corpus Christi City C. C Biggio Jose Maiz Oscar Perron San Jose A. J. Barthelow Hamilton J. Kk. Gallagher Detroit Sam Park Beamount Geo W. King Chicago M. J. Sehneider San Luis Potosi F. S. Randall R. W. Davis

Millionaire Bride Fetes Costly Presents in DC Wedding

Washington June 10 Joseph Leiter, Chicago millionaire, wed Juliette Williams daughter of Col John Williams. The ceremony featured a directoire gown in white and gifts totaling over a million dollars.

United Press Washington, D.C Joseph Leiter Chicago Milllionaire Juliette Williams John Williams Directoire

Rumor Denied On Chancellor Day’s World Tour Vacation

Syracuse June 10. At commencement Chancellor Day denied reports that Roosevelt granted eight months vacation for a world tour. Day hinted at possible resignation but rumors claim he will not return to Syracuse University.

Syracuse N.Y Day Roosevelt Syracuse University

Gates Goes On Strike Over Bell Boy Tips

John W. Gates has sworn off tipping after discovering bell boys at the Plaza Hotel were skimming from letters sent to him. About a hundred letters arrive daily and Gates had paid 25 cents per letter delivered, but the bell boys were extracting letters individually and withholding them.

New York John W. Gates Mr. Gates Plaza Hotel Bell Bell Boys

Powder Explosion Injures Indiana Fisherman On White Water River

Martin Diedling a member of a fishing party on White Water River near Lawrenceburg Indiana touched a match to a five pound powder can. The blast threw him into the river where his burning clothes went out and he swam ashore. He was brought to Cincinnati hospital with severe burns.

Cincinnatti Ohio Martin Diedling White Water River Lawrenceburg Ind Cincinnati Hospital

Fires Destroy 45 Homes in New Orleans

Two blazes in New Orleans on Magazine and Rampart streets leveled forty five houses. Loss pegged at 150000 dollars. One man suffocated in the fires.

New Orleans Magazine Street Rampart Street

Gould Says Politicians Cost Him Five Million

George Gould, preparing to sail for Europe, confirms Wall Street reports that the Wheeling and Lake Erie and Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Co will merge. He blames politicians for losing five million but says Hoke Smiths defeat signals better sentiment.

New York Europe George Gould Wall Street Wheeling and Lake Erie Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Company Bliwo Gould Hoke Smith

Hitchcock Case Goes To Jury In Hollywood Scandal

In New York on June 10 the Raymond Hitchcock case moves toward a jury verdict. Defense brings strong rebuttal evidence including a valet who testifies he overheard conversations in which the alleged victims’ stories are disputed. Hitchcock and wife testified for the defense while prosecutors may be called as witnesses.

United Press New York Raymond Hitchcock Hermann Hitchcock Hitchcock Garvan

Dallas Woman Succumbs To Poison Mistake

Miss Bessie D. Martin 28, recent Dallas arrival, died at P and S hospital in San Antonio from corrosive sublimate mistaken for medicine. A bottle in her bathroom shelf mixed with her daily medicine, after which she shipped her remains to Dallas.

San Antonio Bessie D. Martin Dallas P. and S. Hospital Martin Miss Martin

Best Pills Ever Sold Guarantee Pushed by Ingleside Man

After suffering 15 years with chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King s New Life Pills are the best pill ever sold. Sold under guarantee at all druggists 25 cents.

Dr. King B. F. Ayscue Ingleside N. C

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