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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
6
A historical advertising copy praises tobacco origins in England and promotes a wide range of cigars and tobaccos sold by Neu and Wendt. It highlights varied brands, cigars, pipes, and rolling papers and invites customers to request cigar fighters with their next order.
A Cuban insurgent force attacked a Marine unit at El Curco mines near Santiags at 1 am. Captain Mainwaring commanded the guards and repulsed the attack with no Marines killed or wounded. The insurgent losses were not known.
Washington Jane reports a resolution proposed to reduce tote rates on yellow pine and hardwoods by 25 railroads including Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and others in the south. The commission notes declines tied to Arctic supply, with no hearing scheduled before autumn.
A banker was injured in a car crash near Sherman Texas yesterday when the vehicle went out of control and overturned after hitting a bend in the road. Other occupants, including a man and a woman, were reported injured with details unclear.
The Washington County notices announce multiple candidates for county offices including tax assessor clerk treasurer and judge. Names include Wai Wendtla Green Morgan F H Bosse B A Kilngsborn Teberant W B Ewing Burney Parker N Dever Raspberry Henry Grote and R Hoffman all subject to Democratic primary action.
Washington June 10 President Taft approves suggested planks for the Republican National Convention platform. Endorses civil service extension to postmasters collectors of taxes and most federal offices. Emphasizes Western and Southwest concerns and calls for liberal foreign policy. Proposes negotiations with Mexico to improve the border near the Colorado River.
United States District Attorney Chariton R. Beattie announced a federal indictment against Arthur L. Ruthven president of Ruthven Railway Signal Co. for an alleged $31 million fraud involving investors and notes. The grand jury charged Ruthven and associates with a trapdoor scheme linked to the Ruthven signal device claimed to prevent wrecks. Post office inspectors and witnesses testified in the proceeding.
Baltimore June 13 The advance guard for the Democratic National convention arrived today. Chairman Mack and Secretary Woodson lead committees meeting here to plan logistics. Harmes campaign managers arrive Monday while Clark and Underwood aides are expected later in the week. Reporters arranged for accommodations and expect additional arrivals before the convention.
Baltimore on June 10 reports the Democratic National Committee and Baltimore committee plan to prevent a packed convention hall by distributing tickets to delegates a day early. Chairman Robert Crain says the test distribution should stop crowding and keep wheutera from access.
The International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Helpers held its tenth disenial meeting in Little Rock Arkansas with President J A Franklin of Kansas City presiding. Officials including W J Gilthrope of Kansas City and A Haneman attended as vice president. The event featured nominations and discussions tied to upcoming primaries and regional offices.
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