Panama Segrera Hanged After Petition Delays
Joaquin Segrera, a 21 year old Colombian by birth, was executed at Le Curbe penitentiary after four postponements. petitions from Masonic lodges, Catholic and Protestant clergy, prominent locals, Colombians, Spaniards and Americans urged Roosevelt then Taft to commute the death sentence for murder. Spanish workers protest the lack of a jury trial and threaten to leave the canal area for South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Joaquin Segrera
Culebra
Roosevelt
Taft
Segrera
Vega
Canal
Brazil
Argentina
Turkish Massacres Letter From Messina Describes Atrocities
A Messina resident writes to London dated April 27 detailing pre arranged Adana killings in Asiatic Turkey. The letter accuses government troops of actively aiding or passively permitting the slaughter, saying the troops behaved like beasts and shot Christians trying to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy United Press
London
The
Evening News
Messina
Adana
Turkey
Tariff Bill Senate Turns To Business On House Amendments
The Senate opened with formal debate set aside and moved to consider the Aldrich bill and the Finance Committee amendments to the Payne Hill measure from the House. Washington, May 11. Oratory ceased as the chamber began real work. The pending question was to approve or disapprove the committee amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Payne Hill
House
Policeman Disproves Boyle Story in Whitla Kidnapping
Youngstown May 11 Police man Mike Donnelly states Boyle’s tale that another man planned the Billie Whitla kidnapping is false. Donnelly witnessed Dan Reeble fall to his death from the upper window and reported the body first, adding he would have recognized any such described plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Youngstown
Mike Donnelly
Jas
Boyle
Billie Whitla
Donnelly
Dan Reeble
Wright Brothers Return to New York After Letters Home
Wilbur and Orville Wright, famed for advancing American aviation, land in New York with sister Catherine to a hearty reception. A delegation from the Aero Club of America meets them before they depart for Dayton to prepare for government flying machine tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilber
Orville Wright
Catherine
Aero Club of America
Dayton
Prairie fires leave settlers near Regina begging aid
May 11 report from Moosejaw Saskatchewan states settlers in districts recently devastated by prairie fires face great relief needs. Premier Scott said he asked the government for action after receiving a telephone message at Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosejaw
Sask
Scott
Regina
Stolypin May Retire and Cabinet Crisis
A Stolypin retirement appears imminent as he declines the emperor's request to stay. A telegram to ex premier Goremykin in Wiesbaden reportedly bids him return to St Petersburg to take the premiership and foreign affairs portfolio, though not confirmed. The cabinet met late to press for naval staff bill retention in its original form. Stolypin visited Tearskoeselo to see the Czar. fate of the cabinet unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterenburg
Stolpin
Dama
Goremykin
Wiesbaden
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Tearskoeselo
Gas Found Across River From San Ignacio Spurs Aguilares Field Theory
Prospectors near San Ignacio report natural gas at 240 feet while chasing coal, suggesting the gas extends from Aguilares across the river. If proven a single field, Aguilares workers could lay pipe to Laredo and start plans in the city, though this will take time. Rome was not built in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuevo Laredo
San Ignacio
Aguilares
Mexico
New Gas
Laredo
Rome
Giants Creeps Up A Notch In Texas League Pennant Race
SHREVEPORT SECOND period in Race Por Texas League Pennant Giants creep up a notch as standings shift and key performances boost their bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas League
Texas State League Scores and Standings Clipped
Dallas beat San Antonio 6 to 3 while Shreveport defeated Galveston 6 to 0. Oklahoma City edged Houston 3 to 2 and Fort Worth blanked Waco 3 to 0. STANDING OF THE CLUBS follows in the league summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
San Antonio
Shreveport
Galveston
Oklahoma City
Houston
Fort Worth
Waco
Loat P.O
Shreveport Dallas
Ween
American League Scores and Rain Delays Reported
In major league action Chicago edged Washington 1 to 0 as Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 5 to 1. Detroit at New York was rained out along with Cleveland at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington, D. Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
P.C
Philadelphia
Washington
Many Arrivals From Mexico Cast Wide Travel Roster
A long list of names and hometowns shows numerous arrivals from Mexico and travel through cities including Laredo Monterrey San Antonio Encinal and Houston. Notable figures include E Koff W C Carter T J Villareal and G O King among others. An advisory promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with a free trial offer via E C DeWitt & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Koff
W. C. Carter
T. J. Villareal
G. O. King
R. B. Dawson
R. EB. Purcell
N. Purcell
Wm. H. Wentworth
S. H. H. Wentworth
H. M. Reynolds
L. W. Halsey
H. Greenway
L. H. Darrow
Ke, Shipman
Mexico
New York Beats Boston as Brooklyn Tops Philadelphia
National League results show New York defeating Boston 2 to 1 while Brooklyn wins 4 to 2 over Philadelphia. Chicago and Pittsburgh game was rained out.
Letter List: May 3 1909 Laredo Post Office Letters
Advertised list of letters remaining in the post office of Laredo for the week ending May 3 1909. Names include Alanis Francisco Gonzalez Pedro Alexander J A G nmez Francisco Arredondo A Grimado Marcos Aguilar Reyes Howard Goodie Imesta Ignacio Juarez Fidel Bernal etc. Parties calling for the above will please state that they have been posted. One cent postage is due on each letter. J. A. Gray Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Alanis Francisco Gonzalez Pedro Alexander
Francisco Arredondo
Grimado
Marcos Aguilar Reyes Howard Goodie Imesta
Ignacio Juarez Fidel Bernal
Daniel Lozano
Benito Buitron
Refugio Leiva Jose A
Buentello
F Medina Salome Baez
D Mesa
Andres Contreras
T Mendoza
H Cruz Fernando
Mendoza Jose Dytes
Amador Martinez
B Dickerson
T Evans
Essary
Effie Essary Piat Essary
Henry Esparza
Viviano Terry
Febronio Trujillo
Felipe Garcia
Guerrero CS Gonzalez
Gonzalez Sanil Garza
de la Gonzalez
Garcia Juan Gonzalez
Guizan E Guerra
Dolores Guerra
Lira Antonio —— Leal
Fraternal Societies Gather at Laredo Halls
Laredo hosts numerous lodges and chapters meeting on varied days at 8 p m or 3 pm in Red Men’s Hall K P Hall and other venues. Groups include Masonics Laredo Lodge 547 Malta Commandery 32 Knights of Columbus and Modern Woodmen of America with officers listed. Meetings span Mondays Fridays and specific week patterns across diverse orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Masonic Hall
Market Plaza
Laredo
A. F
A. M
Thos. Reed
F. Polkinhorn
W. M
F. Werner
John Colman
K. T
E. C
W. H. Mims
Miriam Chapter
O. E
A. Ritter
R.A. Millar
Phil Scott
I. Agt
Woodmen OF
Red Men’s Hall
Westbrook
Con
Chas
H. Randolph
Border City
K. P. Hall
E. D. Sweeney
L. O
Benito Juarez Lodge
G. Dominguez
M. C. Medelito
Red Men’s
Mariano Escobedono
J. M. Garza
J. Montemayor
Elks Hall
J. W. Mussett
Modern Woodmen OF America
Knights of Pythias Hall
M. Sauvignet
H. G. Earnest
L. T. Rogers
C. Thos. P. Hickey
R. C. & C. Knights OF Macabees
Dynamite Explosion Kills Four in Kansas Powder Mill
A powder mill blast at Laflin Rand Powder Works in Turck Cherokee County Kansas killed four men from Columbus and injured twenty others. The explosion shattered the press will and sent debris over a wide area as flames endangered nearby buildings and the blast was felt thirty miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kans
Here
Laflin Rand Powder Works
Turck
Cherokee County
Columbus
Kaos
Niece of Lucks Baldwin Attempts Gas Self-harm in St Louis
Mrs Harry Whiteman of St Louis claiming to be Baldwin’s niece tried to kill herself with gas after being cut from the will. She was despondent over missing a portion of the fortune and was saved after a difficult rescue.
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St. Louis
Harry Whiteman
Lucky” Baldwin
Remain Young At 80 Says Ky Man After Bitters Use
James Wright of Spurlock Ky claims to feel like a 16 year old after taking six bottles of Electric Bitters. He credits the medicine with easing thirty years of kidney trouble and calls it the greatest cure on earth. The ad touts Bitters as a godsend to weak old people, priced 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Night riders burn home and barn in Bexar County
Sheriff of Bexar County leads bloodhounds on the trail of night riders who invaded the county last night and burned the home and barn of Thomas Applewhite a wealthy ranchman living at Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Bexar County
Thomas Applewhite
Earl
Southern League results roundup
In Southern League action Atlanta beat Montgomery 2 1, Mobile defeated New Orleans 2 1, Little Rock won over Memphis 2 1, and Birmingham toppled Nashville 4 2.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
Mobile
New Orleans
Little Rock
Memphis
Birmingham
Nashville
P.C
Montgomery Weer
Standard Oil Cuts Crude Oil Prices Again in Cleveland
Following last week’s re-entrenchment policy, all Standard Oil Company purchasing agencies announce a further five percent cut in crude oil today in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Diamond Dust at Park as Pitcher Pogenpohl Hobbles
Rain assisted ground crews to roll the diamond and refresh the field. Alfred Pogenpohl pitched with an arm injury after the third inning, striking out several batters. Pearsall may cancel two Sunday games as their key pitcher is hurt, while Colgrove will stay and play with the locals.
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Alfred Pogenpohl
Pogenpohl
Pearsall
Page
Sell Us Your Rags Rake Cash At Three Cents Per Pound
Bring clean rags to the Tax Times office for payment at a rate of three cents per pound. No scraps accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Hains Murder Trial Reaches Jury Verdict Stage
Special prosecutor Gregg finished the summing up in the Hains case in Flushing New York on May 11. The captains fate moves to the jury this evening with a long-debated possibility of disagreement. Judge Garretsons charge was largely technical.
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Gregg
United Press
Flushing
N. Y
Capt. Hains
Garretson
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim World Beating Health Tonic
An advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as an all round laxative tonic superior to any pills. It claims to tone and regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Won't Slight A Good Friend
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Maine says after ten bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung trouble she knows it is the best medicine for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup la grippe sore throat and chest pains relief is instant and cures are quick 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free guaranteed by all druggists
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Jose AU
Gustin
Ouses Bitter
President Roosevelt
Ter
London News
Ned the
Whittla
Wright Brothers Return
New
York
Perors
of Foreign Affairs
Texas State League
M. C. G. Delo
Way National Lines
Monterrey
Galbraith
Meyers
San Luis
R. T. Boyd
National Lines
R. B. Grubbs
Fort McIntosh
Adolph Deutz
Joe Deutz Jr
San Luis Potosi
H. A. Hanson
Monterey
R. C. Bryant
J. P. Leyendecker
A. E. Derby
G. A. Welhausen of
Encinal
E. P. Gifford of
City
Joe Cotulla
Hamilton
W. H. Martin
A. P. Nye
L A. Waller
A. O. Schendel
Joe B. Huesley
Jno J. Rhodes
R. L. Stiff
E. B. Bierce
G. H. Fyler
R. O. Earnesting
Torecillas
W. P. Stets
Mission
E. Goodman
C. M. Cain
P. Gifford
R. BE. Boyd
L. Hyten
Mexico City
Ross
J. J. Williamson
Robert Otero
San Diego
R. J. Gordon
Boston Mass
R. H. Crickmore
Corpus Christi
H. E. Comstock
A. J. Roberts
F. Olivares
Parras Mex
D. O. Johnson
Islitas
Sunny Kahn
B. Wertheimer
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Reed’s
Brooklyn
Chicago-Pittsburg
Wwon
Cincinnati Eeesee
New York Peeves
Knights OF
Pythias
K. of
P. Hall
W. B. Heaner
C. C
Gate City Temple
Kate Greenstreet
M. EK. C
C.L. Barthelow
M.of
M. W. Brennan
M. W
H. M. Schmidt
A. McLane
Fin, Ree
Loyal
R. BE. Ala
ODD Fellows
Rio Grande
Ferner
Noble
J. N. Worsham
Caballeros DE Honor
Lozia No. 14
Sociedad Hijos Juarez
N. Idar
Cancillor
Knights OF Columbus
Convent Hall
H. Hickey
R. Fitzgerald
Ferris Mowry
Com
F. & R . Ladies OF Macabees
Reos Bud Hive
K. P Hall
Seana Munsett
L. C
Clara Barthelow
R. K
Hijos de Juarez
A. P. Trevisio
H. A. Sauvignet
A. Saft
G. A. BR
Order OF Eagles
Laredo Order
C. W
G. Farfas
Woodmen’s Circle
Myrtle Ledge
M. E. Burbank
Worthy
Lucky” Baldwins Neice
Mrs. Whiteman
Night Riders
Texas
Southern League
Standard
IB Kennedy
Colgrove
Hains
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