Senate considers direct vote for U S senator amid politics
Austin July 26 The House adopted a concurrent resolution to withhold 500000 fine from Standard Oil until legislative action and set aside 205000 for A and M College bonds with the remainder for Confederate pensions The Senate must concur before sending to the governor Memorial services were held for Senators Kaufman and Greer as the chamber debated direct election by the people and political maneuvering surrounded the measure.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
Reeves
J. E. Kaufman
Galveston
W. J. Greer
Van
US Mexico recognition hopes rise on Ambassador Wilson remarks
Mexico City reports say several newspapers translate Ambassador Wilson remarks as indicating U S recognition of Mexico. El Pais had previously called Wilson an enemy yet now praises him for his stance since arriving in the United States.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Wilson
el Pais
Washington
Mulhall Branded as Falsifier Before Senate Lobby Committee
Ansvaled Treas from Washington reports that Martin M Mulhall testified before the Senate lobby committee and faced Senator Lodge’s accusation that his statements were false. Letters cited claim Lodge met the writer. Lodge denied knowing the witness. Mulhall described interviews with figures including Underwood and Wilsoy about blocking legislation and government in Washington.
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Missouri
Washington
Democratic House
Mulhall
Laborer Proves to be a Great Tenor
Luigi Gasparini, a subway laborer, was overheard by Oscar Hammerstein while knocking bricks. Hammerstein directs him to the chorus master of a new opera house. Gasparini sings at a firehouse piano, impresses, accepts a future chorus role, and leaves with pay.
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Laborer
Luigi Gasparini
New York Subway
Oscar Hammerstein
Opera House
Hammerstein
Gasparini
Ingine No
Tomorro
Liammerstein
Tanka
East Forty-seventh Street
General rains over entire South Plains
Special to The News from Slaton Texas reports a half inch rain Thursday night followed by two inches last night, saturating ground to depths up to three feet, boosting corn yields to as high as 65 bushels per acre, maize and kafir corn expected to surpass recent years, and cotton in splendid condition for a heavy crop. Reports from Tahoka Lamesa Lupock Plainview Crosbyton Canyon indicate general South Plains rain, with variability in intensity.
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Slaton
Texas
South Plains
Tahoka
Lamesa
Lupock
Tllainview
Crosbyton
Canyon
Rain Beards Floyd County Crops Benefit From Steady Showers
A general rain covered Floydada Texas with 1.77 inches total yesterday and last night. The wet spell aided growing crops and pasture but may damage hay ready for eating and baling.
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Floydada
Texas
Floyd County
Texas Farmers Congress opens at A and M College
Bumper crops forecast as farmers from across Texas gather for the Texas Farmers Congress at Texas A and M College. The meeting runs through Thursday with focus on agricultural prospects and policies. In Paris the same day, Dorothy Whitehead wed Basel J. Willame in a ceremony for which plans include a south of France honeymoon by car.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Texas A. and M. College
Paris
Dorothy Whitehead
Wilburn Whitehead
Cleveland
Ohio
Basel J. Willlame
London
France
Fort Worth Chamber Backs 1914 World’s Fair Exhibit
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution supporting a building at the 1914 World’s Fair in San Francisco and sent it to the governor urging an appropriation for construction and exhibit arrangements. Several other Texas commerce groups also endorsed the plan.
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Associated Prova
Fort Worth
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Progressives Offer Tariff Bill Amid Division in Ranks
Progressive lawmakers introduced a tariff bill as internal divisions surface within the party. The proposal was presented in the House with political maneuvering evident as leaders seek support and avert Republican opposition.
Divisions in Republican Tariff Faction Slow Senate Action
Washington July 23 Progressives in the Republican ranks moved to perfect a La Follette Cummins substitute to the tariff bill as leaders fear supporting Smoots woolen tariff substitute. The effort aims to unite factions and seek Democratic backing while Senate debate on rates continues with chemicals drugs and related products completed and earthenware and glass schedules started before adjournment.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
LaFollette
Cummins
Smoot
Senate
Townsend
Warren
Mrs Leon Miler Dies Sudden in Clarendon Texas
Clarendon Texas July 28 Mrs Leon Miller about 20 wife of Western Union operator Leon Miller died suddenly yesterday evening around 7 o clock. Body shipped this morning to Abilene Texas her former home for burial. The young couple had lived in Clarendon only a few months but were well liked.
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Clarendon
Texas
Leon Miller
Western Union
Abilene
Mrs. Mattie Kennedy Dies at Leela Lake
Mrs. Mattie Kennedy wife of W T Kennedy died at Leela Lake last night at 9. Services were held this afternoon at 6 in Citizens cemetery by Rev J B Cope. Born May 28 1848 she was a little over 70. Survived by relatives in Lelia Lake and Clarendon.
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Clarendon
Texas
Mattie Kennedy
W.T. Kenndy
Lella Lake
Citizen's Cemetery
J. B. Cope
Kenndy
Lelia Lake
Power Craft to Race at Toledo Perry Centennial Week
A large fleet of top speed motor boats gathered in Toledo Ohio for the Perry centennial celebration opening. After two days of racing on the Maumee river speedway the boats will move to Put-in-Bay for handicaps and free for all contests throughout the rest of the week.
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Toledo
Ohio
America
Maumee River
Gunboat Tampico Bombed by Plane at Guaymas Harbor
The Tampico gunboat was destroyed by a bomb from an aircraft over Guaymas harbor. The insurgent message says Didier Mason flew three missions before hitting the vessel, marking the first such act in history.
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Pees Nogales
Ariz
Tampico
Guaymas Harbor
Didier Mason
Tennis Event Opens At Crawford Notch Club
A week of tennis begins on the Crawford House courts with a field including ranking players. The tournament features the New Hampshire State and White Mountains championships.
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Crawford Notch
N. H
Crawford House
New Hampshire
White Mountains
Hasten Action on Currency Bill Delayed Two Weeks
The committee agreed to continue consideration of the currency bill for two weeks. Leaders pushed for quick action to finalize the measure while allowing time for debate and refinement.
Insurgent Amendments Spark House Banking Battle
Democrats of the House banking and currency committee voted to extend two weeks of consideration for the administration currency bill and then bring it to the caucus. The insurgent amendments on cotton, corn and wheat currency, framed by Henry of Texas and Ragsdale of South Carolina, will be debated in caucus amid a secrecy pledge.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Banking and Currency Committee
House
Henry
Texas
Ragsdale
South Carolina
Farmers Day Declared At State Fair In Dallas
Dallas July 28. State Fair plans include Farmers Day on October 22 with a large turnout predicted by Texas Farmers' Union President Peter Radford. Invited speaker list features Harmon A. Houston Secretary of Agriculture of Washington DC.
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Dallas
Texas
Peter Radford
Texas Farmers’ Union
Hom. PD. A. Houston
Emergtary of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Oriental limited wreck near Butte claims two lives
Associated Press reports the Oriental limited on the Great Northern road wrecked near Butte. Two people were killed and many injured according to messages received in St. Paul Minnesota. Cross and Baldwin ready to mix in Los Angeles.
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ST. Paul, Minn
the Oriental Limited
Great Northern Road
Butte
Cross
Baldwin
Los Angeles
Cal
Leach Vrovs
New York
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Vernon Arena
Rain Ends Fine Season For Plowing In Miami Texas
Heavy rain blessed Miami Texas last night ending a fine plowing season for mile maize and Kafir corn. Crops look good and stockmen report satisfactory conditions following a dry spell.
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Miami
Texas
Crass
More Arson Trials in Chicago
Five more alleged members of Chicago arson trust go on trial today. Three defendants owned a Milwaukee avenue shop burned three years ago while the remaining two served as public fire insurance adjusters.
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Chicago
Chicagos Arson Trust
Milwaukee Avenue
Insurgents Advance Near Guaymas in Fog of War
Report from Guaymas Mexico dated July 25 describes insurgent forces pressing the front as a second column advances under darkness. Federal gunboats coordinating with airship support attempted to halt the insurgents but were repelled.
Weather forecast for West Texas fair days
July 28 calls for West Texas fair weather with moderate south winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures likely mild with no significant precipitation risk for attendees and outdoor events.
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Washington
West Texas
Princess Patricia May Wed German Prince Adolf Friedrich
Berlin reports a likely engagement between Princess Patricia of Connaught and Prince Adolf Friedrich heir to Mecklenburg Strelitz. Final arrangements followed King George and Queen Mary’s Berlin visit to the Dowager Duchess. Adolf Friedrich is described as a handsome dashing Grenadiers officer.
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Patricia
Duke of
Adolf Friedrich
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George
Mary
Berlin
Adolf Freidrich
Mecklenburg Grenadiers
National Realty Exchanges Meet in Winnipeg Convention
The sixth annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges opens in Winnipeg with about 1000 delegates from Canada and the US. President Edward S. Judd of Chicago presides as Sir Edmond Roblin and local officials welcome attendees. The three day session will cover real estate, civic progress, and municipal welfare topics.
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Winnipeg
Man
National Association of Real State Exchanges
Edward 5. Judd
Chicago
Canada
United States
Edmond Roblin
Manitoba
T. R. Deacon
HH. Crotty
Judd
Phillip Moessinser
Cinemonti
Edward F. Loveley
Detroit
Flood Control Hearings Focus Mississippi Ohio Valleys
Washington July 28 The House Rivers and Harbors Committee completes hearings on flood control plans for the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Director Caldwell of the Memphis Levee Control Board to testify with Army engineers and National Rivers and Harbors Congress officers outlining projects and funding needs for levees reservoirs and water control.
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Washington, D. C
Howse Rivers and Harbors Committee
Wills Provost
Mississippi
Ohio
Caldwell
Memphis Levee Control Board
Army Engineers
National Rivers and Harbore Congress
Veran Program Planning Meeting In Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas July 25 The Executive Committee of the Texas Commercial Executives plans a meeting on August to set next year program details. Topics include program arrangements meeting place and minutes from the Mineral Wells Institute July 5 to 19. A booklet of proceedings is planned for Texas and other states.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Commercial
Nese Elatino
Thia City
Mineral Wells
Democrats May Elect In Maine Primary
A third district primary in Maine selects candidates for a September 8 special election to succeed the late Congressman Forrest Goodwin. Democrats and Progressives aim to test cross party strength as Republicans nominate John A. Peters and Democrats favor William R. Pattangall for the seat.
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Augusta
Maine
Forrest Goodwin
Goodwin
Gould
Thomas B. Reed
Soelaker
Prohibition
Burleigh
Wei
Pear
Edward M. Lawrence
Congress
John A. Petera
Bilsworth
William R. Pattangall
Pattangall
Waterville
Rio Grande Boulder and Western Train Derails. 27 Injured
A Rio Grande Boulder and Western train derailed near Boulder Colorado injuring 27 people, with four believed fatally hurt. Rescue crews responded as authorities investigated the cause of the wreck.
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Boulder
Colo
Rio Grande, Boulder and Western
Mediation by Mexicans May Spark Huerta Abdication Plan
Ambassadors propose Mexican mediation to abdicate in favor of a universally acceptable successor. President doubts recognizing a government born from Madero's assassination while agreeing Huerta could yield to a credible alternative. Nelson O Shaughnessy remains as charge in Mexico City during policy deliberations.
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Huerta
Madero
Mexico City
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Ilbuerta
Washington
Corp
Mexico
Wilson
Bryan
Americans Win Davis Trophy at Wimbledon
Maurice E. McLoughlin defeated Charles Dixon in three straight sets 8-6 6-3 6-2 to give the United States the Davis Trophy. The Americans had already taken singles and doubles to win three of five matches, reclaiming the cup after a long struggle with England and other nations. Norris Williams and Q. S. Parke also competed as part of the U.S. challenge.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
United States
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Charles P. Dixon
Norris Williams
Philadelphia
Q. S. Parke
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Germany
France
Belgiium
England
McLoueshlin
Perts
Wimbledon Court
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