Assailant Shot to Death at Police Chief Shippy Home
Chicago March 2 A would be assassin entered Chief of Police Shippys residence and shot at his son Harry. Shippy grappled with the attacker and after a brief struggle fired, killing the anarchist. Detective aid followed as the chief and servant James Foley were wounded. Police hunt underway.
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Chicago
Shippy
Harry
Harry Shippy
James Foley
Foley
Leo Heinrichs
Denver
Granite Workers Face Wages Row Across New England
More than 5000 granite cutters and quarrymen in Barre Montpelier Wesley R L and surrounding centers are affected as work is suspended while unions and manufacturers dispute the new wage scale and working agreement. Quincy cutters reported for work after voting to submit the dispute to arbitration.
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Boston
Barre
Montpelier
Wesley
R. L
Vermont
Rhode Island
Quincy
Bishop W. W. Duncan Dies in South
Bishop W. W. Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died after months of illness in Spartanburg South Carolina. Born December 27 1839 at Randolph Macon College Virginia he later became college president and was elected bishop succeeding his brother.
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Spartanburg
S. C
W. W. Duncan
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Duncan
South
Randolph-Macon College
Virginia
King Rex Arrives in New Orleans Carnival Welcome
King Rex is received with a grand welcome in New Orleans on March 2 as whistles blow and bells ring in a festival atmosphere. The monarch wears a gold crown with diamonds and emeralds, a gold and ivory sceptre, and a pearl and diamond breast rope. The queen wears diamonds and emeralds including girdle, necklace, bracelets, and brooches amid a beauty tiara. After a naval pageant, a Proteus parade and ball are planned for Monday night.
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New Orleans
Rex
Proteus
Johnson at Austin moves for rehearing in Waters-Pierce case
Judge J D Johnson general attorney for Waters-Pierce Oil company and local attorneys prepare a motion for rehearing to the Texas Supreme Court on writ of error. If refused the matter goes to the United States Supreme Court.
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20Th Judicial District
Judicial District
Justice’s Court
Brazos County
Bryan
Said Court No
C. A. Harris
Oklahoma Vinegar Company
Oklahoma Vinegar
Dr Shoop Headache Tablets Claim Quick Blood Pressure Relief
An ad touts Dr Shoop's Headache Tablets as treating pain by lowering blood pressure. The copy claims headaches, menstrual pain, and insomnia stem from congestion and says the pill relieves pressure within 20 minutes. It markets the product for 25 cents.
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Dr. Shoop
Relieves Colds and Coughs by Cleansing Action
A health claim describes reliving colds by a copious bowel movement and easing coughs by cleansing mucous membranes of the throat chest lungs and bronchial tubes.
A B Carson Civil Engineer and Surveyor
A. B. Carson is listed as civil engineer and surveyor with a 77 office shared with T. R. Batte. Residence and phone number 287 are noted.
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T. R. Batte
Polk named VP of Stephenville North and South Texas RR
Sherman Tex March 2 Colonel L J Polk formerly Santa Fe superintendent says he was appointed vice president of the Stephenville North and South Texas railroad and will depart for Stephenville on the 6th to begin finishing the line to the gulf. His home remains in Sherman.
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Sherman, Tex
L. J. Polk
The
Santa Fe
Stephenville
North and South Texas Railroad
Gulf
Appropriately Remembered on Texas Independence Day
March 2 in Austin observed Texas Independence Day with all departments closed. Ceremonies took place at the University of Texas with participation from university officials and students.
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J. W. Payne Optometrist
Caldwell’s Jewelry Store
Stevenson Machine and Repair
Texas
Haswell’s Book Store
M. Hjjames
John Wittman
Merch
Franklin, Tex
W. W.wilson
W. O. Hearn
Propr
Hudson Bryan
Hudson
W .Wilson
Franklin
Brazos and
Robinson Counties
SAE
Moses Hughes
Sandy Point Road
Vv. B. Hudson
Fernando NO
G. D. Tucker
R. H. Harrison
Howard R. Cavitte Drug Store
Bryan, Texas
W. C. Fountain
Smith Drug Co
Anteed
Zack Tally
W. H. Lawrence
Haswell’s
N. Jennetta
James & Nunn
the State OF Texas
Arkansas
Lars
L. D. McGee
Precinct No. 4
Brazos
Justice of the Peace
King Rex
Johnson
Austin
Waters-Pierce
M. H. James
Kennedy
Rohde
Higgs Market
A. B. Carson
Polk
E.C. Dewitt & CO
U.S.A
H. R. Cavitt
J. F. Eaves
C.R.R
Houston
Galveston
Dallas
Denison Austin
Waco & Ft. Worth
C.K Dunlap
M.l.robbins
Gen. Pass
Agent Houston
S. H. Franklin
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