Harmony in Congress As Roosevelt Wins Two Victories
Washington May 14 Senator Foraker yielded on the Brownsville negro troops matter and agreed to a fall vote. Senator Raynor abandoned his demand for a court of inquiry into Colonel Stewart’s dismissal if the military affairs committee grants a hearing. Republican unity foresees orderly adjournment by May 25.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Republican Harmony
Senator Fourker
Brownsville
Raynor
Stewart
Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Culberson
Mereley
Methodist Minister to Be Key Lamphere Witness
Rev. E. A. Schell the Baltimore interviewed minister who said Ray Lamphere confessed to aiding Belle Gunness in killings. Prosecutor Smith plans to use the confession to convict Lamphere, as digging resumes at the former Gunness site where fresh earth was found by John Zach. Police expect more bodies to be found.
Bishop Hersmann Dies in Canton Diocese Leader Passes After Mass
Right Rev Ignatius A. Hersmann bishop of the Cleveland diocese died last night in the St Johns parish house Canton after celebrating Mass. Born Philadelphia December 16 1840 he taught at St Charles Seminary Philadelphia from 1866 to 1877 and was consecrated bishop on February 25 1892.
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Canton
Ohio
Ignatius A. Hersmann
Diocese of
Cleveland
St Johns
Portman
Hersmann
Philadelphia
Rome
St Charles Seminary
Garza Sanchez Murder Trial Opens in District Court
In Minera this morning district court began the murder trial of Eulalio Garza and Ramon Sanchez for the killing of Alfredo Myers, the case arising from events several months ago.
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Eulalio Garza
Ramon Sanchez
Alfredo Myers
Minera
Mexicans to Attend Chicago Republican Convention
A large Mexican delegation plans to attend the Chicago Republican National convention next month. Invitations were issued by Chairman New, breaking the usual practice of not inviting foreigners. Manuel Calera urged invitations so legislators could learn how U S presidents are nominated. Foreign guests will sit in the diplomatic corps section of the hall.
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Chicago
Ills
New
Manuel Calera
Congress
Washington
Destructive Tornado Destroys Gilliam and Bolinger
A tornado swept Northern Louisiana and Northern Texas causing extensive ruin. In Gilliam reports of many deaths are unconfirmed while Bolinger was nearly wiped out with four fatalities. Rescue teams search the debris as the death toll rises.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Gilliam
Bolinger
Texas
Thaw Habeas Corpus Hearing Opens in Poughkeepsie
District Attorney Jerome attended Thaw’s habeas corpus hearing as lawyers challenged the commitment’s constitutionality. A ruling by Justice Morshauser could trigger an appeal and delay. Thaw remains in custody, sheriff in charge, with Acting Supt. Baker stating Thaw is insane but not detailing the mental condition.
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Poughkeepsie
Jerome
Thaw
Morshauser
Baker
Railroad Wizard James Hill Speaks at Governors Meeting
James J. Hill, the railroad wizard, addressed the second day session at the White House. He spoke on the natural wealth of the land and its conservation during the governors conference.
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Washington
James J. Hill
White House
British Agitation Targeted by Harsh Provisions at Border
May 14 London report says Habib Ullah Ameer of Afghanistan endorses extreme penalties to suppress anti British agitation. An order in border districts calls for tongue removal for agitators and foot severing for Afghans joining Mohames or allied tribes in anti British warfare. Gen Wilcox leads expedition to Khyber Pass mouth as Mahames reportedly prepare to fight.
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London
Habib Ullah Ameer
Affghanistan
Mohames
Wilcox
Khyber Pass
Tornado Toll Rises Across North Louisiana
A sweeping Texas originated tornado devastated Gilliam and nearby towns in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Seven killed at Gilliam and many injured there Bolinger and Oil City. Wire lines cut, relief trains moved five dead and thirty injured at Oil City. reports cite twenty five killed and one hundred injured overall.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Gilliam
Texas
Terriory
Bolinger
Oil City
Caddo
Bossier
Bullinger
Cleveland Improving After Stomach Trouble
Grover Cleveland shows slight improvement in general condition after another restless day. At Lakewood Hotel he is attended by Dr. G R Lockwood of New York in the absence of Dr. Jos D Bryant who has gone to Washington.
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Lakewood N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
Jos D. Bryant
Washington
Cleveland
G. R. Lockwood
New York
Divorces Granted in Hart McKeees Case at Paris
In Paris on May 14, both spouses were granted divorce petitions in the Hart McKeees case. The wife obtains custody of the child while McKee is ordered to pay $200 monthly support. McKee’s libel suit against his wife and her father is dismissed. Mrs. McKeees, formerly Cornelia Baxter of Kentucky. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as nonconstipating. Reed’s Drug Store selling.
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United Press
Paris
Hart Mckees
Mckees
Hugh Teavis McKee
Kennedy
Reed
Stare
Bank Promoter Acquitted in Mail Fraud Case
Federal Judge Riner granted a pre jury instruction to acquit E G Lewis of using mails to defraud noting no intent to defraud and strong evidence of good faith. The case related to a fraud order that closed the Peoples U S Bank, promoting by Lewis.
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St. Louis
Riner
E.G. Lewis
Lewis
Peoples U. S. Bank
Reserve Trust Co. Closes Doors Amid Liabilities Reported
Cleveland May 14 Reserve Trust Co. closed its doors citing financial stringency and filed a deed of assignment. Liabilities were reported at 2 700 000 with depositors expected to be paid in full.
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Cleveland
the Reserve Trust Co
Picnic Spirit Prompts Woodmen Plan A Repeal
Bad weather spoiled the Woodmen of the World picnic at San Jacinto day, so organizers decided to repeat the outing next Sunday. They prepared fine grounds and urge Laredo residents to enjoy a quality picnic, with full details advertised elsewhere in this issue.
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San Jacinto
Laredo
Mrs Gunness Reported Alive May Produce Evidence
sheriff Smutzer in Laporte Indiana reports a letter from Milwaukee signed John William stating Mrs. Gunness is alive and that he will produce her if a five thousand reward is offered.
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Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Milwaukee
John Williamson
Gunness
A Californian's Luck With Bucklen Arnica Salve
Charles F Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after two 25 cent boxes. He says the product cured the condition when other treatments failed. Sold with guarantee at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Real Estate Transfers Involving Block 122 And McComb Trio
Real estate records show W A Bell transfers three quarter interest in block 122 ten lots to Robt McComb for 3000 dollars. McComb then sells block 122 to W R Pace for 4000 dollars. H H Geselbracht et al sell one quarter interest in block 122 to Robt McComb for 1000 dollars. An advertisement for Kodol digestion remedy by Reed's Drug Store accompanies the notice.
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W. A. Bell
Robt. McComb
W. D
W. R. Pace
H. H. Geselbracht
R. McComb
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Claim
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers “the worth of that much gold” in weight when treating constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at all druggists. 2c kd.
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B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Praise From Vendor
John Riba of Vining Indiana reports selling DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with excellent results. He cites a dozen customers who are fully satisfied and notes his own favorable experience. Sold by Reed's Drug Store.
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John Riba
Vining, In
DeWitt
Reed
Sell Us Your Rags for Cash at Times Office
Citizens are urged to bring clean rags to The Times office to be exchanged for money at three cents per pound. The notice specifies accepted material as clean rags rather than scraps.
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Times Office
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Foraker
Col. Stewart
Methodist
Rev
E. A
Schell
Lamphere
Helgelin
St Charles
Inary
District Court
North Texas
Ques
Ton
Webb Co. Medical Society
J. T. Halsell
Richter Building
W. E. Lowry
Milmo Bank
W. W. Macgregor
City Drug Co
Office
H. Sauvignet
Laredo Drug Co
A. W. Wilcox
Wilcox Block
J. T. Ward
Milmo Bank Badl
F. G. Gongora
Grant Street
Fiores Ave
DR. M. T. Seal
Farragut Street
Convent Ave
R. E. Cockrell
Electric Light
R. E. Younkin
Qeovise
Richter
N. W Cor
Market Plaza
Telephone
DR. L. G. Ament
Osteopath
Washington St
Railroad Wizzard
James Hill
Habib Ullah Ameer Hits
France
E. G. Lewis
Reserve Trust CO. Broke
ATLEE
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Sames, Moore & Co
Bal G
A. Winslow
C. Pierce
Cor
R L. Randell
Milmo Bank Building
John L. Dannelley
W. R. Pace’s
Elite Ice Cream Parlor
F. M. Ramsay
Roby. Fasnacht
Mrs. Gunness
Jesus Garcia
General Merchandise
Hidalgo Street
Reed's Drug Store
Civil Engineers
Sames, Moore & Co, Bld’g
Stockmen’s Saloon
C. C, Herrera
Prop
Southside Market Plaza
A. Deutz & Brother
Villegas
Laredo, Texas
ICE Factory
P. M. Sauvignet
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