Prohibition Fight Opens at Texas Democratic Nomination
San Antonio hosts the Texas Democratic State Nominating Convention as pro prohibition efforts compete with anti claims. Delegates pour in while the platform fight over liquor sales lingers from the July 25 primary, with both sides declaring victory amid doubt. Old Frontiersman Limar Fontaine returns to Texas recounting frontier exploits and travel. A mastodon bone discovery near the city sparks paleontological interest.
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Aspecial Correspondence Learning Journal
San Antonio
Texas
Colummn
James Stephen Hogg
Compromise on Prohibithor San Antonio Platform Report
Compromise on prohibitor debated in San Antonio as the committee on platform today reported. Proceedings outline proposed changes and potential impacts in the prohibition debate with officials preparing for further discussion.
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San Antonio
Tex
Prohibition Plank Promises Vote After Convention Clash
At the state Democratic convention a prohibition plank calls for legislative submission of the prohibition question to voters but avoids pledging statewide prohibition. A fierce battle over the plank is anticipated as delegates push for or against the measure.
British Decline to Intervene in Venezuela Concessions Case
London reports Britain will not protect concessions held by two English firms owned by the Ethelberga syndicate in Venezuela. The Venezuelan government cancelled the match and salt company concessions earlier this year. Willianas, the syndicate’s Caracas representative, protested the action as unjust. The British foreign secretary advised no interference until Venezuelan courts are exhausted.
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Great Britain
Venezoula Salt
Ethelberga Syndicate Limited
Match and Salt Companies
Williama
Caracas
Sir Edward Grey
Famous Engineer Higbee Killed in Colorado Tunnel Project
Charles H. Higbee, 52, renowned tunnel builder, died at Shoshone Camp near Glenwood Springs after a derrick broke and struck him on the head. He reportedly directed tunnels including the Simpson tunnel in Italy and the Tenawenee Pass tunnel on the Denver and Rio Grande line.
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Glenwood Springs
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Highee
Italy
Tenneawee Pass
Denver and Rio Grande
Trinidad Woman Cut In Two By Santa Fe Train
Aug 12 Trinidad reports Mrs Marinataldi 35, a prominent Italian woman, was struck by a Santa Fe train. Her body lay cut along the track for about 200 yards after she stepped onto the track and faced the oncoming train, stopping on the opposite track.
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Santa FE
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Marinataldi
Catald
First Glade Games in Canadian Trike Fray
Morning Journal reports Winnipeg August 12 with a clash between strike-breakers and pickets. A Chicago assailed strike breaker drew a knife, was disarmed, and seized by authorities. J D McVoy notes more strike-breakers expected from the United States. Frank Rouenemos of Kansas City, president of the carmen union, to arrive tomorrow. A Japanese group in Calgary grows by fifteen, while a move toward mediation by Sir Thomas Shaughnessy is underway to name an arbitrator between workers and company.
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Chicago
J.D. McVoy
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Kateas City
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Calgary
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Angus shops gain added protection amid CP strike request
Montreal August 12 Canadian Pacific railway asks for rallying protection for Angus shops during a strike. The company says strikers block strike-breakers and about a score of extra mechanics were hired today. Strikers to receive final envelopes Saturday as locals plan a dollar fundraiser for the workers.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal Rail Strike Might See Arbitrator Deal
Montreal report says Sir Thomas Shaughnessy could be asked to act as arbitrator in the dispute between Canadian Pacific Railway and its mechanics. Interest in possible strike action was aroused but details could not be verified tonight.
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Montreal
Thomas Shaugnessy
Canadian Pacifc Railway
Baldwin Airship Trial Ends With Wire Break and Repair
The first official speed test of Baldwin’s military dirigible at Port Meyer ended when a secondary wire broke near the engine, causing a motor stoppage. After repairs, the flight continued but the accident prevented meeting contract speeds. Curtis and Baldwin remained optimistic for a future trial with improvements. Major Mowety of the army engineers arrived to observe.
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Washington
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Curtiss
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Forest fires threaten Canada’s national park area
Fire rages around Fernle spread toward Canada’s national park district near Ran in Pray valley. Superintendent Lanier reports fires on upper slopes of Goal mountain, with dangerous conditions and continuing vigilance by park authorities.
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Winnipeg
Fernle
Canada
National Park District
Ran
Pray Valley
Castle Mountain Fire Near Banff Spreads Eight Miles
A wildfire began eighteen miles west of Banff at Castle Mountain. Strong winds pushed the blaze over eight miles before the wind shifted northeast. Firefighters from Banff moved boats and supplies and aimed to gain control, noting open hay meadows could protect Banff if the fire descended the valley.
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Banff
Philippine Bonds Ordered Issued
Washington D C August 12 in accordance with Governor Smith of the Philippines the war department has issued railway bonds for 290000 to J C White Co and William Solomon Co of New York representing the Philippine Railway company in partial payment for sections of the new railway in the islands completed The total amount upon 05 per cent of which bonds have been issued for railway construction in the islands have reached the sum of 4060000 to date.
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Washington, D. C
New Turkish Envoy in Washington
Mundji Bey, Turkish consul general at New York, becomes acting minister to the United States, replacing Mohammed Ali Bey under Turkey’s new regime. The transition shifts the old guard out, with Mohammed Ali Bey returning to New York to resume duties, and Mundji Bey planning to spend time between New York and Chicago while based in Washington.
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Ditter
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Train Crash Injures Six Men In Port Moran Route
A passenger train on the Wyoming Grant Trunk from Port Moran struck a car at Harper Avenue, injuring six men but causing no fatalities. The impact tore the vehicle apart and hurled passengers in all directions.
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Port Moran
Harper Avenue
English Doctor Slain by Moorish Tribesmen
News arrives of the murder of an English doctor by followers of Mutal Maflg during travel from this city toward Pes. Rebel forces were repelled by Decide tbewmen allied with Sultan Abdul Adie. The physician had been warned against passing through the region but persisted and was killed in the action.
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Pengul
Actress Arrested for Defrauding Hotel Man
Laquise Allen Colter wife of actor William Collier was arrested at the Pennsy vania terminal in Jersey City while alighting from an Atlantic City train with a maid and two dogs. She allegedly tried to defraud the Atlantic hotel of 42.50 and offered jewels worth 3 66 to secure her court appearance. A bondsman posted 5000 bail and she refused to discuss her case.
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Jersey City
Atlantic City
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Religious Fanatics Clash in Brooklyn Court Room
In Brooklyn, Magistrate Higginbotham detained Howard Dunwiddy and 25 men 7 women of the Holy Rollers sect after an assault in court. Miss Elizabeth Robinson charged with contempt and disorderly conduct. bail set at 1500, 5000, and 1000 respectively. Witness Rev. M Gabriel described mystic rites at a Breckinville residence.
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Holy Rollers
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Attell Morat Fight Set for 23 Rounds September 7
San Francisco reports Ahe Attell and Owen Morat agreeing to a 23 round bout at the Mission Street arena on September 7 with Jack Welch named referee. Moran had resisted but Attell agreed to 23 rounds after a long negotiation.
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Attelllo
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Enagieh
Attell
King Edward Opes Talks With German and Imperial Leaders
London officials report King Edward sought a meeting with Emperor William at Kronberg and with Emperor Francis Joseph at Ischl to improve Anglo German relations. Discussions considered no major policy moves, aiming for better mutual understanding while avoiding provocative steps.
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Joseph
Iseht
London
Monard
Fetus
Edward
Alexandra
Breriin
Last Day of Two-County Teachers Institute
Today marks the final sessions of the two week joint institute for McKinsey and Bernanutte counties held at Fourth ward school. Mrs Rupert F Asplund spoke on county school libraries backed by the D A R circulating library. Dr Delavergne will deliver the principal address at 4 30 this morning on School Hygiene.
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Joint
Institute
Mckhinsey
Bernatutte
Fourth Ward
Rupert Ff. Asplund
Lew Wallace
Daughters of the Revelation
Asplund
Delavergne
Cotton Thriving In Rio Grande Valley Plot
W. V. Futrelin of this city reports his four patch yard cotton on South Second Street is in full bloom with ordinary care. The success mirrors large acreages in eastern New Mexico and prompts Rio Grande farmers to experiment with the staple.
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Fie Grande Valley
W. V. Futrelin
South Second Street
New Mexico
Equitable Names New General Agent for New Mexico
The Equitable Life Assurance Society names Mr. A. C. Parsons as general agent for New Mexico. Parsons is praised for ability, up to date methods, and appeal to high quality candidates, with training in life and agency work and a link to respected figures in the insurance field.
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Equitable Life Assurance Body
United States
New Mexico
A. C. Parsons
Parsons
Comst
Cdan
Agen
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