Halley’s Comet Now Due For Observation
Astronomers prepare as Halley’s Comet approaches Earth. First noted nearly two thousand years ago observers linked it to historic dread, with last sighting in 1835. Halley proposed the famed return. current tech may detect it soon. Nearest Earth approach about 13 million miles. voyage totals over four billion miles.
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Halley
Christ
Edmund Halley
Earth
Constellation of
Orion
Checks Under $1 Question Law Interpretation
Congressmen from several regions appeal to Secretary McVeagh and Attorney General Wickersham for clarification of Section 178 of the 1909 penal laws. It is asked whether after January 1, 1910, checks under one dollar circulating or intended as money are illegal. Representative Palmer of New York seeks a full interpretation before proposing repeal or amendment.
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McVeagh
Treasury Department
Wickersham
Congress
Palmer
New York
Department of Justice
Cowmen's Rail Road War On
The Supreme Court will hear the case Stickney et al versus the Interstate Commerce Commission at the October term. The dispute concerns a commission order reducing livestock terminal charges from $2 to 1 per car for cattle entering Chicago, with railroads appealing and securing an injunction. The action dates back fourteen years, renewed after the Hepburn act.
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Washington, D. CC
Supreme Court
Stickney
Commission
Texas and national news from multiple cities in 1915 era
San Antonio businessmen push for a world fair to be held in 1915. Taft says the Panama Canal will finish by 1915. Uvalde suffers a $15,000 fire with $5,000 insured. Waco's George Clark declines governor bid on anti prohibition ticket. Dashiell seeks railroad commissioner. Campbell weighs a February special session. Banks hold $41,000,000 in deposits. Bryan Bailey tariff debate planned in Atlanta. Taft visit to Texas lasts a week. Campbells stays out of El Paso event. Farmer Union urges 15 cents cotton, now 13. Lassiter buys Terrell Jersey herd for $15,000. Pacific line engineers threaten strike hurting West Texas residents.
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Southern Pacific
New Orleans
el Paso
West
Texas
Alpine Confectionery Offers Fresh Fruits and Stationery
A local shop advertises a new stock of wallpaper frames and moulding for rooms. It lists a fresh line of fruits, candies, postal cards and stationery. Located next to the post office, Alpine Confectionery is operated by J H Lockard.
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Alpine Confectionery
J. H. Lockard
Diaz and Taft Day Declared For El Paso Meeting
October 16 set for Presidents Diaz and Taft meeting at El Paso to be a national holiday. Salutes and whistles to mark the event in every city and town as thousands of troops participate in the celebration.
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Diaz
Taft
el Paso
Diaz and Taft
Republic
For Sale at a Bargain Store and Office Buildings
Dr. Beny F Berkevey offers two store buildings 20 by 40 and 20 by 26 and an office 12 by 14 for sale at a bargain to clear valuable business lots. Strongly built. See him at once.
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Beny
F. Berkevey
Wright Establishes New High Flight Record At 1600 Feet
Aviator Orville Wright sets a new height record by reaching 1600 feet. On the same day he flies the Crown Prince of Germany on a test excursion, showcasing aerial progress and royal interest in aviation.
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Orville Wright
Crown Prince of
Germany
Alpine Steam Laundry Promotion Emphasizes Savings
The Alpine Steam Laundry pledges honest service and prompt work, warning against schemes to send money away. It claims to handle all laundry types and compete with any laundry in the state while saving customers money.
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Alpine
Two New Railroads Planned for San Antonio
The Business Men's Club of San Antonio announces two new lines. One rail route will run to Brownsville and the other to Fredericksburg.
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San Antonio
Business Men’s Club
Brownsville
Fredricksburg
Keeton Convicted in Ranger Killing in Vernon
Amarillo dispatch reports James W. Keeton was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for killing Doc Thomas the State ranger in Vernon. News notes surprise among Amarillo friends after earlier belief of a hung jury and a late verdict that disappointed Keeton supporters.
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Amarillo
James W. Keeton
Doc Thomas
Vernon
Keeton
For Sale Angora Bucks and Breed Nannies in Langtry TX
W I Babb of Langtry Texas offers one hundred Angora bucks aged eighteen months to five years with California Registered top bucks among the older group and Registered Bucks blood among younger. Prices range fifteen to fifty dollars. Also one thousand breed nannies available. Auction/contact details provided.
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California
W. I. Babb
Langtry, Texas
Short Pecan Crop Reaches Local Market
New pecan crop arriving locally is expected to be very small. Reports indicate the yield may be no more than one third of normal, with prices ranging from 10 to 20 cents per pound and strong demand prevailing.
Cotton seed price climbs to record Texas $30 a ton
Waxahachie Texas reports cotton seed reached $30 per ton yesterday, a record price for the state this season and likely the highest in several years. The advance marks a new peak in seed values amid rising market demand and supply concerns.
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Waxahachie
Texas
Question of Confederate Loyalty at Texas Home
State Confederate Home in Austin held a September 30 session reporting inmates who accepted General Grant’s amnesty prior to peace. An investigation will dismiss those inmates who abandoned Confederate allegiance. Arkansas Confederate Home has taken similar action.
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Board of Managers
State Confederate Home
Austin
General Grant
Arkansas Confederate Home
Taft Sees Roosevelt Reclamation Worthy But Requires Congressional Authorization
President Taft says he is not bound to enact the Roosevelt reclamation program without congressional approval but considers it a worthy undertaking and plans to seek ten million dollars to complete it.
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Taft
Congress
Steam Laundry Opened in Alpine for Local Service
A new steam laundry has opened in Alpine offering cleaning and pressing services to residents. The facility advertises prompt pickup and delivery options, aiming to serve households and small businesses in the area.
Semper idem: Alpine State Bank pledge to steady fair dealing
A 19th or early 20th century bank advertisement proclaims always the same toward customers with courteous service for both change requests and deposits. It promises readiness to aid in adversity and prosperity, framing square dealing as bank growth. It closes with the motto Semper idem and the bank name Alpine State Bank.
Del Rio Citizens Hear About Orient Rail Line Plan
Del Rio Texas September 28 Del Rio citizens meet W F E Barnhart of Kansas City and A M Denny right of way tax and townsite commissioner of the Orient Railroad and Senor Don Lorenzo Trevino of Monterey Mexico. Trevino says he will build the Del Rio to Allende line once Orient starts from San Angelo. Survey and grade are completed. The party will return to Del Rio Wednesday evening with a definite proposition expected.
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del Rio
Texas
W. FE. Barnhart
Kansas City
Orient Railroad
A. M. Denny
Southern Pacific
Commercial Club
Don Lorenzo Trevino
Monterey
Mexico
Allende
Trevino
Orient
San Angelo
Notice to Trespassers at Altura Ranch and Bird Pasture
Notice to trespassers warnings posted on the Altura ranch property and Bird pasture. All hunting or wood hauling prohibited under penalty of the law. Signed by Jason W. James.
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Altura Ranch
Jason W. James
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First National Bank OF Alpine
Morocco
Panama Canal
George Clark
Waco
Uvalde
L. T. Dashiell
Gov
Campbell
Texas National Banks
W. J. Bryan
Jos. W. Bailey
Atlanta, Ga
Farmer's Union of Texas
Ed. C. Lassiter
Falfurrias
Just
W M Sanford
Notary Public and Conveyancer
Grewster County
A. M. Turney
Itdison
Southwest
Wire Care Alpine Furniture Company ’Phone
Alpine Furniture
Rector
The
Alpine Steam Laundry
Semper Idem
Alpine State Bank
Wigfall van Sickie
J.C. Brooke
Court House
John A. Hardy, M
MclIntyre & Slight Building
R. A. Sargent
Benj. F. Berkeley
M. D
Hone Go
R, E-Taylor
Alpine Mercantile Co
Alpine Mercantile Company
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