Suit Aims to Stir Statewide Interest in Texas Business Men Case
A Travis County suit filed Saturday seeks to restrain 95 corporations in the Texas Business Men's Association from funding political activity. Attorney General Looney and Luther Nickels lead the case, alleging improper use of corporate funds and violations of state charter laws. The petition cites specific contributions by railroads and lists named officers and numerous corporate defendants.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Looney
Luther Nickels
Texas Business Men's Association
Texas Busin Men's Association
Commercial Secretaries Elation
Charles A. Wilcox
Atehisady Railroad System
Gulf, Colorado and
Santi Pe
Lighting Fires Two OU Tanks in Beaumont Oil Spill
Fire damaged two tanks near Beaumont Texas on Monday. One 37,500 barrel Gullf Pipeline tank at KE Vista held about 8,000 barrels of crude. half may be saved, about $4,000 loss. The second Texaco tank a mile below Nederland held 55,000 barrels of distillate. 10,000 to 15,000 barrels may be saved with about $40,000 loss and $720,000 tank destruction.
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Beaumont
Tex
KE Vista
Gullf Pipe Line Company
Texas Company
Nederland
Darrel
Russell Wins State Singles Title in Texarkana Tennis Showdown
In the Texas Starr tournament final, Russell from Dallas defeated Agiong to claim the state singles championship. Earlier, Wilthall of San Antonio beat Hall of Dallas 8 6 2 6 1 in the consolation singles. In mixed doubles, Gwendolyn Rees and her brother edged Tux and Avtar, while Murphy of New Orleans and Holland of Beaufort fell to a different pairing 6 8 6 4.
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Texarkana
Tex
Texas Starr
Wilthall
San Antonio
Hall
Nals
Semp Kuss
Agiong of
Tadlas
Births Surpass Deaths in May Texas Vital Stats Report
Texas births in May numbered thirty sets of us and total births near ye, while deaths reached S074 with 40k infants among them. A refugee in Presidio and a white soldier killed in Cameron County are among May tragedies noted, along with maternal and infant health concerns cited by the state registrar.
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Tex
Texas
Lee
Ft. BF
Batcuck
State Register of Vital Statistics
Cabri
Presidio
West Ty
Auto Express Firms Exempt From Railroad Rates
A railroad commission bulletin states Adintin Texas based Auto Express Company operating with autos is not required to follow charges fixed by the commission for express companies generally.
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Adintin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Tragic Sarajev o Archduke Flight After Bomb and Gunfire
In Sarajevo the Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were killed after a bomb failed to stop them and Gavrilo Princip shot them. The attack followed a bomb injury earlier, sparking anti-Serb demonstrations and a vow of loyalty to Emperor Francis Joseph amid the Hapsburg dynasty crisis.
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Francis Ferdinand
Iohenturg
Vienna
Diet
Francis Joseph
Sarajeva
Archiduke Prival
Hohenberg
Areutival
Seryvear
Uae
de Aarm
Boos-Waldeck
Belgrade
M. Potiorek
Bosnia
Austria
Archduke Carl Ludwig
Maria Annunziata
Perdinand
Radulph
Meyerling
Binoness
Othearch Huke
Othe Belemian
Sophie Choteh
Joseph
Adi
Hapsabura
Viena
Ghardus
Ranpress Por
Texas Poll Tax Receipts Rise Amid Voter Registration
A Texas survey shows 1909 to 1914 poll tax receipts rose by 50 000 plus over last year, while receipts year to year grew 44 587 more than in 1912. Among 21 large counties fourteen reported higher poll tax totals, including Bell Bexar Dallas Galveston and Travis, with seven large counties showing declines. Overall county increases totaled 17 080 in the 21 counties and 16 784 across the remaining 226 counties.
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Texas
Wana
Faii
Emantios Bell
Bexar
Dans
Galveston
Oyly Heard
Jefferson
Jamar
Meian
Borith
Tarrant
Tom Green
Travis
Wichita
Bowie
Cameron
el Vaso
Harrison, Potter
Taylor and Webb
Supreme Court Validates Mexican Land Titles in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court overruled a motion for rehearing in State vs Gallardo and sustained Mexican land grants made before Texas independence. If surveys occurred before independence but final papers were completed after December 1836, when the Rio Grande was declared northern boundary, the grants are valid. This decision undermines state suits to reclaim similar lands and affects many Southwestern Texas grants.
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Austin
Tex
State
Gallardo
Travis
Supreme Court
Texas
Mexico
Rio Grande
Town of Dime Box Becomes a Relic as Businesses Move
The old town of Dime Box in San Antonio prairie is described as a place of the past after the business segment relocated to the new town on the Dallas branch of the H and T railroad, about five miles south and midway between Giddings and Caldwell.
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Dime Box
Tanglewood
Tex
San Antonio Prairie
Dalsa
H. and T
Giddings
Caldwell
Trinity Irrigation District Files with State Board
The Trinity river irrigation district of Chambers county through A. K. Agrelius of Anahuac filed certified documents with the State Board of Water Engineers. The district spans 30,000 acres and a dam-created reservoir of 20,000 acre feet will supply water to irrigate land.
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Trinity Irrigation Application
Austin
Tex
Trinity River Irrigation District
Chambers County
A. KE. Agrelius
Anahuac
Imade
State Board of Water Engineer
Green's Brigade United Confederate Veterans Meet in Texas
At the first session of the annual reunion in Brenham Yoakum was chosen as the next meeting place. J J Dal and Dick Dowling Camp of Houston were honored with the presidency as the gathering adjourned.
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Brenham
Tex
Green
United Confederate Veterans
J. J. Dal
Dick Dowling
Houston
Bes
Matagorda Road Bonds Sold In Bay City
Bay City road district No 1 in Matagorda County sold $100,000 worth of road bonds at a good price on Saturday. Proceeds will speed up road construction and completion without delay.
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Matagorda
Bay City
Tex
How to Kill Dandelion Plants With Salt
The article advises pinching off dandelion tops and applying a pinch of salt to exposed root tops to kill the plants. It notes salt, used sparingly, ruins soil and should target roots only. It mentions the USDA testing poisons, but finds common salt most effective for general use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cure for eczema with Cuticura in Thomasville tale
Geo C Crook reports eleven year struggle with a water blister eruption on hands and feet. He credits complete relief to washing with Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Ointment day and night. The testimonial notes a perfect cure and requests copies of Cuticura samples and Skin Book.
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Thomasville
Ala
Geo. C. Crook
Poatcard
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Henry Dismissive Answer Sparks Suspicion
A tense exchange unfolds as a woman asks where Henry has been and how many drinks he has had. His evasive reply suggests untruths and raises doubt about his recent behavior.
Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Claim
Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with PAZO OINTMENT. It guarantees a refund if not cured in 6 to 14 days after first application providing relief. Dose and price noted as 50 cents.
Good for the Animals at the City Zoo
A keeper notes a Sunday crowd cheers the animals, who respond by seeming uplifted by the visitors. The remark highlights public support for the zoo and its perceived positive effect on the enclosed animals.
How To Give Quinine To Children Ferriliny Trade Name
Ferriliny is an improved tasteless Quinine syrup marketed for children and adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine. It promises to be easy on the stomach with no nausea or nervous ringing in the head. The original 24 cent bottle is advertised with the Ferriliny label.
Gent's Furnishings Adman Confesses Beverage Motive
A humorous exchange recounts a gent's furnishing shop owner who dines next door at a gym lunchroom. The next-door proprietor objects to repeated orders and notes he advertises wares he wants to shed. The haberdasher explains signs target items he wishes to remove.
New Modern Dancing Tip Attracts Attention In City
An odd modern dancing tip from a New York City source praises Allen's Yoot-HaLe antiseptic powder to cool feet and reduce friction for long hours on the floor. The note, signed Fletcher Ballamore, mentions using the product in shoes and recommends it to pupils.
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New York Ciy
Siri
Allen
Shandy
Fletcher Ballamore
mpleVitEe
Olmsted
LeHos
Constant Fear Delays Enjoyment by Germ Phobia Man
A man named Tewkesbury suffers germ phobia, making him unable to enjoy any pleasure. The dialogue contrasts claims of a large income with the reality of his condition, highlighting the impact of his anxiety on his finances and happiness.
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Tewkesbury
Praise Seeker Finds Disappointment in Duty
The quote notes that those who seek praise for merely performing their duty will be disappointed and suggests humility over recognition. It reflects a mindset of duty first and public validation second.
Capucine Remedy Claims For Headaches And Gripp
A vintage ad style claim touts Capucine as a liquid prompt remedy for headaches and gripp with a pleasant taste. The copy notes common fears of robberies and occasional thefts among average girls, framing the product in a quirky, promotional tone.
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Deviled Ham Olives
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Igty
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Averago
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Mas
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Kansas
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