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Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1914

Page

8

Mediation in Mexico Reaches Complex Stalemate

Niagara Falls mediation toward uniting constitutionalists and Huerta delegates faces deadlock as principals fail to agree on a conference plan. Observers doubt progress toward a provisional government while some hail averted war and justify a new conference only after Huerta’s unconditional surrender.

Niagara Falls Getether Huerta Mesxico Mexico United States Monterey

Express Companies Quit Railways

United States Express Company ends railway operations at midnight. Over 90 percent of its workers switch to other major express lines starting Wednesday while the remaining ten percent are largely kept by United States Express until final settlements are reached.

Railways New York United States Express Company United States Exprega Company

Mellen and Others Indicted in Cambridge Conspiracy Case

Charles Mellen former NYNH Hartford president Frederick S. Moody banker and Robert D. Gillette of Westfield indicted by Middlesex County grand jury on a conspiracy charge alleging they induced investment committees of two Cambridge savings banks to lend to the Hampden railroad corporation.

Cambridge Mass Charles §. Mellen New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Frederick S. Moody Robert D. Gillette Westfield Middlesex County Grand Jury Hampden Railroad Corporation

Democrats' First Fiscal Year Ends in Washington

Tuesday marked the close of the first fiscal year under the Democratic administration. Figures released show receipts up to Saturday totaling 694,005,007.23 dollars, compared with 699,084,417.60 dollars for the same period last year.

Washington Iigurea

Bones of Slain Man Recovered in Mexico

A U.S. Consul representative arrived in Tampico with the remains of Burwall Cordory who was murdered near Tanto Yucatan by federal soldiers. The bones were scattered by scavengers and the skull was found atop a fence post after a long search.

Tampico Mex United States Miller Burwall Cordory Tanto Yucatan Burwell

Kidnapper Walters Freed by Louisiana Supreme Court

William C Walters, recently convicted at Opelousas for kidnapping 12 year old Robert Jimnvar of Dunbar in April 1912, was ordered released by the Louisiana Supreme Court. He had been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Dunbar Yorleans

Charben Is Found Among Stock on Chine Grove Plantation

Charbon broke out among the stock on the Chine Grove plantation in Red River several miles above Alexandria. The incident occurred at the Chine Grove plantation near Red River as fire spread through stock and alarm was given. Local authorities investigated the blaze and the scene was reported from Alexandria, Louisiana.

Alexandria Chine Grove Red River

Death toll in Nez Perces tuberculosis crisis

Dr John N Alley superintendent of the United States sanitarium at Fort Lapwai Idaho says 90 per cent of deaths among Nez Perces in recent years are due to tuberculosis The tribe has declined from 60 000 to 1300 with a death rate far above the national average He cites settled life on reservations and indoor disease spread as key factors and notes only about 300 beds exist for roughly 25 000 Indians with TB nationwide

John N. Alley United States Sanitarium For Fort Lapwai Idaho Lewis and Clarke United States Doctor Alley Indiana Plains Tne Office of Indian Affairs Sella

Submarines Rise in Naval Power Across Seas

The era of fast surface submarines is near as 21 knot ships accompany fleets. The United States Navy plans large submarines with high surface speed. Britain’s Nauilus project builds a sea worthy surface craft with 21 knot speed and 15 to 16 knot submerged speed, armed with torpedo tubes and about 1500 tons displacement.

Feafoiuy United States Navy Great Britain Etx

Marine eye remedy for watery eyes and hay fever

Readable product notice describes Marine We Rywity Co. Chicago promoting a remedy for watery eyes and hay fever. It cites a granulated compounded formula and a resinous preparation. Safety and efficacy claims are presented in marketing style.

Pul Kree Marlne We Rywity Co Chiowgo

Willing to Make Himself Useful in Garden Banter

In a humorous domestic exchange, Mrs Rabble asks J Falter Gloom to rock a sleeping baby if it cries while she runs to the store. Gloom agrees and jokes about which rocks to use, reflecting a playful tone of neighborhood life.

Gloom Nils

Grove's Old Standard General Tonic Promoted

Compares Grove's Tasteless tonic to a general tonic and touts quinine benefits. Claims it acts on the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the whole system with a price of five cents.

Grove

What Makes Flattery Welcome in a Knocking World

The text argues that flattery thrives because a man seeks relief from constant disruption. It suggests people tolerate flattering messages as they provide momentary ease from relentless social pressure and criticism.

Theophilus’s Photography Fixation in Household Gossip

In a tea time talk the absent minded husband Theophilus is mocked for his new photography habit. The anecdote recalls him emerging from the dark room just as dinner is served and he comments on the developing plate while his wife and listener share a murmured exchange about high light versus a cracker.

Tushandds Theophilus

Spectacular illuminated sign at Chicago lumber exhibit

A Chicago exhibition by a lumber association showcased a massive cy press Jog sign. Lit from within and quartered to resemble a solid timber, it drew crowds with internal electric lamps making the relief legend glow. The display illustrated how to attract attention with bright, clear lighting.

Chicago Nebt Electrical World

Peculiar Golf Find Nets Four Balls at St Neots Links

A golfer at St Neots in Huntingdonshire searched a hedge after misplacing a ball. He looked into a bird's nest and found his ball along with three others, a curio of unusual luck on the course.

St. Neots Huntingdonshire England

Rub-my-tism advertised cure all ailments

An old advertisement touts Rub-My-Tism claimed to cure rheumatism and various pains including neuralgia cramps sprains bruises and burns. It promotes an antiseptic anodyne for 25 cents.

Ending a Phonograph Concert With a Classic Selection

A quip on finishing a social phonograph display. When guests tire of entertainment, the speaker suggests playing a classic piece to end the concert, prompting immediate disinterest from the audience.

De Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil touted for sores relief

The ad claims cures for old sores and other ailments with De Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sizes. It asserts rapid relief and healing alongside a strong note on factory employment in New York state with 1,226,150 workers, 682,793 of whom are in New York City.

de. Porter New York State New York City

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