Panhandle State Fair Plans Advance in Amarillo
Business leaders push for a Panhandle State Fair in Amarillo charted under Texas law for fifty years with a $50 000 capital stock. The plan mirrors the Dallas State Fair, offers 8 percent annual interest to stockholders, takes over Greenwood Park, and aims to debut next autumn with profits and surplus funding improvements and premiums.
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Texas Panhandle
Amarillo
H. A. Nobles
Nobles Brothers Grocer Co
Panhandle
Dallas
Orphanage seeks homes for four children ages 10,8,4 and 6
Four children from good families are in need of homes. Three girls aged 10, 8, and 4 and one boy aged 6 are described as intelligent and attractive. For more information contact Dr. J. E. Nunn or Allen Early, President of United Charities.
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J. E. Nunn
Allen Early
United Charities
Carmen strike blocks traffic in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company street car workers strike, blocking all traffic as of May 10. The peaceful action aims for union recognition, higher wages, and shorter hours, with citizens using other transport to reach suburbs.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Traction Company
Amarillo Wins Big at Convention Grand Council Meets Here Next Year
Amarillo delegates secure notable outcomes at the annual convention. The Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers plans to meet here again next year, signaling strong regional support and anticipated continued activity.
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Grand Council OF
City to entertain hundreds of visitors for Grand Council
Corpus Christi reports that from three to five hundred visitors are expected as the city hosts Grand Council. Officials say the event drew support, with Amarillo Daily News noting a decisive victory by Allen and Riggs over rivals by more than two to one.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo
Amarillo to Host Grand Council Convention of Texas Travelers
Announcement arrived at noon that Amarillo will host the next annual convention of the Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of Texas. J. N. Riggs and W. P. Allen led the bid with decisive lobbying and telegrams from supporters across Texas. The event, planned for the second week of May 1914, is expected to attract 200 to 500 traveling men, boosting the city’s reputation as a convention point.
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Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of Texas
Panhandle
J. N. Riggs
W. P. Allen
Amarilo
Texas
Amarillo
Allen and Riggs
Big Sum Raised For University Conference in Canyon
Interest in the District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South peaked in Canyon Texas as Dr J D Young of Dallas preached. A collection totaled 1800 dollars. Dr G S Slover of Clarendon College preaches today. A youth rally led by Hon J M Jones of Amarillo is planned at 3 pm. The conference addressed church finances and Sunday School work. Champ Traylor spoke on Standing by the Preacher. The afternoon will discuss tobacco use by ministry applicants and disciplinary rulings.
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Canyon
Texas
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
J. D. Young
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
G. S. Slover
Clarendon College
J. M. Jones
Amagillo
West Texas Normal
O. P. Riker
Amarillo
Champ Traylor
Plemons
Present Methods Encourage Graft Criticised
A critique of government procurement practices accuses present methods of encouraging graft in purchasing supplies. The report highlights opaque processes, informal payoffs, and lack of accountability. It calls for reform and clearer oversight to curb corruption risks.
Wathrick Urges Federal Purchase Reform Probe
Ohio representative Bathrick filed a letter with the House Ways and Means Committee naming 40 bureaus and chiefs to investigate. He accused current government purchase methods of inviting graft and waste, urging a central authority for buying and selling to save millions.
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Washington, D. C
Wathrick
Ohio
House Committee On Ways and Means
Bathrick
J A Starting 15 Honored in Labor Commissioners Victory
J A Starting state labor commissioner was unanimously elected president of the National Association of Labor Commissioners for the US and Canada at the Chicago meeting. A telegram to the governor confirms the honor and notes his February appointment as labor secretary in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
J. A. Starting
National Association of Labor Commissioners
Canada
Chicago
Starting
J i
Labor
Ogle Waitton Ee
Large battle reported as 600 constitutionalists attack Federal force
In Rainosa Brow nsville Texas on May 1 a force of 600 constitutionalists assaults a sizeable Federal contingent at Raiosa sixty miles west of Matamoras. The engagement escalates as a major battle unfolds amid distant reports of heavy fighting.
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Brownsville
Texas
Raiosa
Matamoras
Illinois Senate Probes O Hara in Immorality Accusations
May 10 Chicago report: Maul Robinson accuser and Lt Gov Barratt O Hara faced Senate investigators. Robinson testified with one differing detail but agreed on core points, denying improper intimacy. O Hara named witnesses to corroborate his denial and contradicted signed statements by Robinson and another woman.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Maul Robinson
Barratt O'Hara
Ilinois Senate
Senate Investigation Committee
Miss Robinson
Misa Robinson
O,hare
O'hlara
Municipal affairs under investigation in Colorado Springs
Investigations into municipal affairs are active in Colorado Springs as officials review potential governance issues and administrative practices. Local authorities have not released specific charges or timelines.
Grand jury indicts in Colorado Springs probe
After a four day inquiry into county and municipal affairs amid police shakeup and a vice crackdown the special grand jury submitted a report to the district judge. Seven indictments were returned with defendants and charges undisclosed. The panel urged strict supervision of rooming houses and dance halls and recommended hiring policewomen.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dee Halls
State banks report resources and cash reserve figures
The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking released a condensed statement listing twenty state banks and their departments as of April 30. It shows total resources and liabilities including deposits and undivided profits, with a required 16 percent cash reserve totaling $874,505 and actual cash on hand at $400,207.
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Austin
Texas
Aiay
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Ags
100 Years Peace Celebration Delegation Heads to U S
The Right Honorable Lord Wear dale leads a British delegation to the United States to arrange a centenary event honoring 1814 Ghent Treaty peace. Members include representatives from Australia and other parts of the British Empire. Ghent and Ghent city archives are named in the delegation.
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Lord Weardale
Wriieh Empire
United States
Great Hyritian
Ghent
Australia
Federal Forces Routed as Troops Lose Control North of Guaymas
Federal troops suffer a sharp rout while state troops gain control of all points north of Guaymas, signaling a major shift in local security dynamics and military positions. The clash underscores a pivotal tactical development affecting regional stability.
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Guaymas
State Attack Surprises as Federals Withdraw North
In Sonora and Chihuahua regions, state troops gain control after a late battle. Federal forces retreat to Guaymas and Parral evacuates with about 1500 troops leaving Parral amid scarce ammunition. Rebels tighten grip on key state points, advancing toward Chihuahua City.
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Sonora
Guaymas
Parral
EL Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Relases
Jaures
Insurance firms deny advised to resume business in Illinois
Chicago May 10 attorney Thomas Bates for fire insurance companies in the dispute with Biante e Migrore denies urging a return to Illinois operations on the promise from Attorney General Barker that the Orr law would not be harshly enforced.
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Chicago
Thomas Bates
Ton. Severeon Cily
Barker
Orr
California Senate Resolution Seeks Federal Land Relief
California Senate adopts a joint resolution by Senator A Caminett urging Congress to aid California in relieving restrictions on land ownership by Japanese. The measure proposes a five citizen commission to travel to Washington and present the state’s conditions to President Wilson and Congress. Referred to the committee on Federal relations.
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Sacremento
Cal
A. Caminett
State
Senate
Congress
California
Washington
Wilson
Committee On Federal Relations
Unsettled Sunday Weather and Temperature Extremes
Unclear forecast notes unsettled Sunday with reported highs around 0.74 and lows near 0.52, citing historical years 1912 and 1913 for maximum and minimum values. No readable location or source organizations identified.
Tariff Measure Aims to Fix Import Valuations
Washington May 10 Chairman Simmona of the finance committee endorses an amendment to the tariff bill. The proposal, urged by Attorney General Ivensson and Secretary Curtis, would authorize the treasury to proclaim import valuations to prevent under valuations and reduce confusion from fluctuating foreign market values and ad valorem rates. The plan will be reviewed by the committee next week.
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Washington
Lb CL
Simmona
Finance Committee
Tofay
Salatatant
Ivensson
Asalatint
Wilson Confers With Underwood On Current Legislation
President meets with Senator Underwood to discuss prospects for cy legislation. Officials report focus on advancing measures likely to affect commerce and national priorities amid ongoing policy debate.
Banking and Currency Committee Leadership Discussed
President Wilson and Chairman Underwood reviewed the congressional outlook for currency legislation to advance it in this session. They focused on committee organization and the Democratic side of the banking and currency panel, with Carter Glass of Virginia named as subcommittee chair.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Underwood
Congress
House
Banking and Currency
Ways and Means
Carter Glass
Virginia
Federation of Women Convenes Promises Civic Improvement
The Federation of Women held a productive session at City Hall with reports on a garbage can program for households, cost studies for removal services, and enforcement of food sale ordinances. A new operatic club to fund civic projects was approved, and local donations of fifty trees were acknowledged with plans to plant and inspect them.
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Federation of Women
L. A. Wells
W. Bb. Philpott
Educational and Entertainment Committee
Moving Picture Show
Bolton
J. L. Smith
Ecounets
W. Ek. Groendycke
Federation
C. C.F. Blanchard
Groendycke
Ht. H. Cooper
Tom Currie
Secretary Bryan frames protest on Webb bill to California
Secretary Bryan briefs Governor Johnson on Japanese government objections to the Webb anti alien bill and the administration’s views. He plans to notify Johnson of the protest and may confer with President Wilson before sending it. A formal reply depends on Johnson’s action and possible referral for legislative modification.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Johnson
California
Webb
Wilson
Chinda
State Department
Hight
Jury in Paterson I W W Riot Case Deadlocked
The jury in the case of Patrick Quinlan leader of the Industrial Workers of the World indicted for inciting Paterson silk mill workers to riot reported a hopeless disagreement and were discharged. The defendant will be released on bail pending a new trial.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Patrick Quinlan
Industrial Workers of the World
Senate bill seeks census of Japanese population in California
A bill introduced in the California Senate by Senator Caminitti calls for a census of Japanese residents and for gathering data on the class and acreage of lands held by them. The measure moves under rules through the chamber.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Senate
Caminitti
Wilson denies order on federal judgeships claim
Dispatch from Washington claimed President Wilson would not appoint any man past fifty to a federal judgeship. Inquiries found no one in Washington aware of such an order. Mr. Forster, assistant secretary to the President, said no such order is under consideration as far as he knows.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Forster
Republicans to Heviify Plan at National Convention
United States Senators and GOP leaders from across the country began arriving to push a mover toward a Republican National convention this year. They aim to reorganize the party along progressive lines and prevent a recurrence of issues at the last convention, Crawford of South Dakota is among those who have arrived.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nia
United States
Crawford
South
Kota
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