15 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1912
Page
1
Associated Press dispatch notes Count Nogi and wife death in Japan, while Mexico faces chaotic conditions and revolution likely to endure. An American reporter and companions arrested near the border as U.S. troops enforce neutrality. Deep snow blankets Denver and central Colorado.
Turbulent morning as miners clash with strike breakers in West Virginia. Long range skirmishes and shooting reported near Holley while outposts come under fire. Soldiers and Japanese observers noted amid mourning events for Emperor. Panama Canal to open in fall 1913 officially announced by Associated Press.
A hurricane struck Mobile Alabama causing ten thousand dollars in damage to buildings and shipping. One church and a residence were blown down, a river craft sank, and one death was reported as Thomas Devering, a tugboat watchman, drowned after being thrown overboard. A separate Waxahachie incident reports butcher Andy Ellis killed by a whispered warning during a cowhide thieves stakeout.
Interruption in Santo Domingo action cited as delay as navy and state reports note opening of the Panama Canal to training ships for fall 1912. Atlantic fleet to rendezvous at Colon. Philadelphia interests offer 5600 yearly for four years lease of state iron foundry at Rusk with option to buy at 50000. Governor to refer to prison commission.
New York September 14 Associated Press reports former police inspector Cornelius Hayes found guilty of making a false statement about Commissioner Waldon and dismissed from the police department. No fatalities reported amid dispute between union and nonunion men.
Colonel Lupakoff head of the Russian political police was assassinated in the street here today. The report names him in relation to the Third See and notes the dramatic political context surrounding the act.
Roanoke detectives report Sidna Allen leader of the Hillsville courthouse raid has been captured in Des Moines along with Wesley Edwards. Allen was seized in a house and Edwards in connection with a local paving gang collaboration.
Washington Sept 14 Lieut Col Percy I Trippe longtime Mounted Service School Fort Riley retired on his own application after more than thirty years of active service He is a Georgia native and a West Point graduate of 1880 His entire career was in the cavalry.
In Toledo on September 14 delegates gather for the National convention of the Central Verein of America, set to convene the next day for several days. The group is a major lay organization of the Roman Catholic church, with officers including President Joseph Frey of New York and vice presidents Fred W. Immeknos of Pennsylvania and Michael F. Girten of Jilingis, Secretary F. J. Deckendorff of Wisconsin, and Treasurer August Muething of Kentucky.
Delegates from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs gather in Winnipeg for the sovereign grand lodge annual communication. An excursion on the Red River is planned, with services, official welcomes, and sessions at Convention Hall. Highlights include drill contests, a parade, and a military ball through the week.
President Taft will be 55 tomorrow born in Cincinnati on Sept 15 1857. He has no engagements for the coming week that would take him from his Burgess Point summer home as congratulations pour in from Beverly Massachusetts.
Detroit on the eve of the Michigan State Fair two week run beginning Monday shows stronger exhibits across livestock agriculture machinery and manufacturing. New features include a motor show a good roads construction demonstration and an agricultural education progress exhibit. Grand Circuit horse races five days a week report larger than ever entries.
Fort McIntosh observations show 106 degree max and 77 degree min with east wind and partly cloudy skies. The Times carries a United States Weather Bureau forecast from New Orleans for tonight and Sunday, noting unsettled conditions. Electric Bitters ad proclaims health benefits with patient testimonials, priced at 56 cents.
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