Czar's Coming Cruise to Demonstrate Wireless Use
The Czar will cruise six weeks and receive daily government reports. A transmitting ship will forward dispatches to Havre with a special code while the imperial yacht Standart sails through the Mediter ranean. A political secretary will accompany the travelling court along with the empresa and five children. The voyage will visit Italy Spain and Portugal.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Havre
Empresa
Czar
Standart
Mediterranean
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Tariff Debate Sparks Senate Clash Over Committee Facts
In Washington on May 10 the tariff debate opened with Senators Beveridge and Aldrich at odds. Beveridge charged the finance committee with withholding satisfactory schedules data, while Aldrich answered harshly. Taft criticized the Island House delegates for blocking appropriations and proposed limiting the Puerto Rican assembly’s power to hamper government.
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Washington
Senate
Seymaden
Aldrich
Beveridge
Finance Committee
Taft
House of Delegates
Postmaster at St Louis delayed amid treasury defalcation probe
United Press reports a hold on Thos J Akins confirmation as St Louis postmaster due to a St Louis Sub Treasury defalcation. Senator Stone will disclose the shortage but not block confirmation. Akins, former Sub Treasurer, faces investigation though no obstruction planned.
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United Press
Washington
Thos. J. Akins
St. Louis
Calicut Storm Sinks 47 Vessels. Heavy Loss Reported
United Press from Bombay reports a hurricane near Calicut sinks forty seven native ships on the Malabar coast. The storm also causes inland damage and heavy loss of life.
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United Press
Bombay
Calicut
Malabar
President Criticizes Porto Rico Self Government Powers
In a vigorous message to Congress the President says the United States has gone too far in extending self government to Porto Rico. He recommends modifications to the island’s administrative act due to the legislature’s failure to raise funds for government expenses.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Porto Rico
Politician Regan Faces Perjury Charge Over Stephensons Support
M. J. Regan, accused by detective Wagner of distributing funds to Democratic legislators to aid Senator Stephensons election, asked the district attorney to arrest Wagner for perjury. The committee report labeled Warner's testimony false.
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Hy United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
M. J. Regan
Wagner
Stephensons
Warner
Dynamite Explosion Fatal at Terra Cotta Works
Two men killed and three probably fatally injured in a dynamite blast at seven this morning in a Motu Coal Mine shanty operated by Fredericksburg Terra Cotta Works Fredericksburg Ohio. Dyn amite was in the store when it exploded. Investigation will determine if it was deliberate or accidental.
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Fredericksburg
Ohio
Motu
Fredericksburg Terra Cota Works
Roosevelt's Narrow Escape From Rhino Charge
Roosevelt killed a huge bull rhinoceros that charged him at close range. He fired when the animal was fourteen paces off and the beast toppled dead as it lunged toward him. The close encounter occurred in Nairobi on May 10.
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United Press
Nairobi
Roosevelt
Hains Murder Trial Appeal For Acquittal Given Unwritten Law
Flushing May 10 A strong plea for acquittal by Captain Haines was delivered by Attorney McIntyre. He emphasized the unwritten law and the insanity plea. The court may charge the jury this evening or tomorrow.
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Flushing
Capt
Haines
McIntyre
Sword of Ottoman Invested in Mehmid V Coronation
Constantinople May 10 Mehmid V was invested with the sword of the Ottoman completing the coronation ceremonies.
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United Press
Constantinople
Mehmid V
Night Rider Trial Moves To Final Arguments In Tennessee
In Waverly Tennessee on May 10 the state finished presenting evidence in the night rider cases and the defense prepared for closing arguments. The courtroom action focused on the night rider defendants as prosecutors and lawyers outlined the key facts and legal arguments ahead of verdicts.
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Waverly, Tenn
Night Rider
Race course set for Octobers opening in Tamaulipas
New York report flags delay due to state land title issues. Fernandez insists Hippodrome will be ready by October first after securing municipal permission. state title acquisition expected by next Wednesday. Guanajuato begins course on hill with grand stand for ten thousand. stables for four hundred horses ready before opening. Other towns Queretaro, Trapuato, and Leon plan courses soon.
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Fernandez
New York
Nuevo Laredo
Tamaulipas
Oswald Arthur Petre
Esse
England
Mr. Fernandez
Petre
Mexico
Guanajuato
Queretaro
Trapuato
Leon
Jury returns verdict of not guilty in Zaragoza Dominguez case
District Court reports Zaragoza Dominguez charged with murder transferred from Zapata county went to the jury Saturday afternoon. They deliberated about ten minutes and returned not guilty. Grand jury reconvened to investigate matters since adjournment with the same members except three replacements. Seven defaulting jurors were attached for tomorrow morning and ten dollar fines levied on each.
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Zaragoza
B. A. Puig
Alfredo Garcia
Leopoldo Villegas
A. Deutz
Roquemore Arrives to Lead Local Elk’s Minstrel Show
Roquemore arrives from San Marcos to manage the Elks lodge minstrel in Elk's hall. He previously directed a successful San Marcos Elka minstrel and reports strong town reception with a larger crowd on night two. With Laredo talent, he aims for a standout performance.
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Roquemore
San Marcos
Elk’s Hall
Lodge of
Elka
Laredo
Won't Slight A Good Friend
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Maine praises Dr Kings New Discovery after using ten bottles for coughs colds and lung trouble. She says it is the best medicine for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup la grippe sore throat and chest pain. Relief is quick and the medicine is sold 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free and a druggist guarantee.
Webb County Court House Furniture Shipment Predicted
County Clerk Geo. R. Page reports a telegram from Laredo Furniture and Fixture Co stating furniture and fixtures for the new Webb County courthouse were shipped by the firm on the Suh inst. The railroad should deliver within twenty days and contractors install within ten days, aiming for occupancy by June fifteenth.
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Geo. R. Page
Laredo Furniture and Fixture Co
New
Webb County Court House
Court House
Remains of a Remarkable Man and Youthful Vitality Claims
A century and more of age claims anchor a piece urging perpetual youth. James Wright of Spurlock Ky touts Electric Bitters as a cure after decades of kidney trouble, declaring he feels like a 16 year old again after six bottles. The ad-style note promotes 50 cents at druggists.
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Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Broncoes Defeat Dallas in League Standings Report
Pittsburg leads the National League as the Broncoes defeat Dallas to shape results and team standings. The brief update notes current league positions and recent outcomes impacting the standings.
Texas State League standings and results brief
Texas State League results show San Antonio 7 over Dallas 2, Galveston 7 over Shreveport 3, Waco 12 over Fort Worth 5, and Oklahoma City 5 to Houston 4. Standings of the clubs follow.
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San Antonio
Dallas
Galveston
Shreveport
Waco
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Houston
P.C
San Antonio Seeee
Wet grounds tag drives Detroit St Louis game notes
American League action with Detroit at St Louis on a wet field. Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 to 1 while Cleveland earlier posted a 2 to 4 result in another matchup.
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Detroit-St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Weather forecast bets rain over Webb County before Thursday
A long trusted Laredo weather prophet wagers against doughnuts that steady rain will fall across nearly all of Webb County before Thursday morning. The forecast underscores a cautious prediction amid unsettled skies and regional weather chatter.
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Laredo
Webb County
Death of Mr Ramon at his ranch
Mr Jorge Ramon, a longtime respected citizen, died suddenly at his ranch last Thursday night. His body was brought to the city and interred in Catholic cemetery on Friday afternoon. Pallbearers included Dario Sanchez, R Vidaurri, A E Vidaurri, P Fryd, Thos Worsham, and P P Leyendecker. DeWitts Little Early Risers sold by Reed's Drug Store.
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Jorge Ramon
Dario Sanchez
A. E. Vidaurri
P. Fryd
Thos
R. Worsham
P. P. Leyendecker
Diamond Dust In Local Tryout For Coach Pitcher Role
Cosgrove starred in yesterday's game with three hits in four at bats and the lone run. He stole second, advanced on a fielder's choice, and scored on an error. Fans debated his early games but urged a fair trial before judging. Tomas also stole second and scored after a passed ball and pitcher error, following a morning single.
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Cosgrove
Stole
Colgrove
Detroit American
Tomas
Tom
Proposals for Forage and Bedding Hay Across Multiple Forts
Sealed bids due June 10 1909 at 11 am for furnishing forage and bedding hay for 1st Quarter FY 1910 at Fort Bliss Clark McIntosh Sam Houston Fort Logan H Roots and Fort Sill. Proposals may be rejected or accepted in whole or part. Submit to post Quartermasters or to Col John L Clem C Q M San Antonio Texas.
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Department of Texas
San Antonio
Texas
Forts Bliss, Clark, McIntosh
Sam Houston
Fort Logan H. Roots
Ark
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
U.S
Jno. L. Clem
Boll Weevil delay halves Laredo baseball trip
The Athletics skipped a Laredo visit due to boll weevil fears affecting Cotton Knappers. In Saturday’s game Patten and Favella hit solo home runs with no runners on base. The La redo Togas face the Laredo Peyo tes next Saturday for new team suits. The Athletics returned to San Antonio this morning.
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Laredo
Cotton
Knappers
Laredo Togas
Laredo Peyotes
Patten
Favella
Sell Us Your Rags at Tak Times Office
Bring clean rags to the Tak Times office and exchange them for money at a rate of three cents per pound. No scraps accepted.
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Tak Times Office
Personalities Arrive From Mexico In Weekend Visit
A long list of guests and travelers from Mexico arrived or passed through the city this weekend. Notable names include C G Delo and wife from Saltillo, Mrs Ethel P Allen of Dallas, Alfred Giles of San Antonio, and numerous others from Saltillo, Mexico City, Monterrey, and surrounding areas. Several locals and officials were noted in transit or hosting duties at various points.
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C. G. Delo
Saltillo
Mexican Central
J. A. Coleman
Atlee
City
Hamilton
J. J. Howell
Miss Grady
San Antonio
J. V. Dignowity
Mexico City
Boston
W. F. Schutt
The
Cannel Coal Mines
Ethel P. Allen
Dallas
Alfred Giles
H. K. Trummell
T. B. Poole
T. H. Poole
Cotulla
Fred W. Treewit
H. S. Taylor
Houston
F. C. Jordan
Nopalitos
Geo
T. Brown
Baltimore
Mrs. J. Goodman
Brownsville
Darwin
B. N. Custer
S. H. Lyons
Chicago
R. W
Physician and Surgeon In City Practice Ad
Physician and Surgeon listing with office at Grant Street and Plores Avenue hours seven to nine and four to six telephone numbers 187 for office and residence. Attorney at law practice in all courts office at Farragut Street and Convent Avenue R L Randell attorney at law office in Milmo Bank Building.
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J. T. Halsell
Richter
W. E. Lowry
Milmo Bank
A. W. Wilcox
Wilcox Block
Milmo Bank Bdilg
Cor
Grant Street
Plores Ave
Farragut Street
Convent Ave
R L. Randell
Milmo Bank Building
Sames
Moore & Co
Mexico City Fast Train Schedule Update
National Railroad of Mexico announces through service to Mexico City leaving J G N station at 12 50 p m and returning at 6 46 a m standard time. Saltillo local departs at 7 36 a m and arrives at 5 18 p m, with an 8 p m departure and 7 a m arrival earlier or later in the day. Rio Grande and Eagle Pass rail lines list Train No 1 from Laredo at 8 a m to Cannel 9 30 a m and Minera 10 a m, with Train No 2 from Minera at 11 a m to Laredo 5 p m.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Cannel
Minera
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C- F. Kyge
S. M. Mc Michael
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T. A. Hughes
Alfred Matthews
Mr. Matthews
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Nueces River
Walter M. Hipp
Austin
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John Bruni
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W. H. Potts
J. B. McMahon
Mike Wright
Nueces County
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Walter
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Beaumont
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Encinas
James Caruthers
G. N
Wm. Niendorff
Marshall, Texas
la Salle County
Mr. James Breeding
Encinal
F. C. Jordan of
Gyrua Kennedy
Webb Co. Medical Society
J. H. Sauvignet
Laredo Oe Co
J. T. Ward
F. G. Gongora
R. E. Cockrell
Electric Light
A. E. Younkin
Richter Building
N. W. Cor
Market Plaza
Telephone
L. G. Ament
Osteopath
Farragut St
John L. Dannelley
Vil
Sames, Moore & Co. Bld’g
Corpus Christi
Kennedy
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