Howard Payne Student Killed in College Baseball Practice
Russell Bennett a 16 year old Howard Payne College freshman died after being struck on the head by a liner during baseball practice at the college diamond Willard Wooden the former Howard Payne star pitched batting practice Bennett catcher ran to field ball and collapsed He was an orphan living with guardian W L Jackson in Comanche County The accident cast gloom over the college community.
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Brownwood
Tex
Fev
Russell Bennett
Howard Payne College
Bennett
Willard Wooden
Howard Payne
Wooden
W. L. Jackson
Comanche County
Immigration Bill Passed After Sharp House Debate
The Burnett bill requiring literacy for U S admission passed the House 241 to 126, with amendments to exclude Asiatic immigrants removed. The measure, opposed by President Wilson, would require reading a 30 to 40 word slip, echoing veto history and heated exchanges in the House.
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Washington
United States
House
Taft
Senate
Cleveland
Wilson
Burnett
Alabama
Manahan
Minnesota
Representative Burnett
Representative Hay
Representative Manahan
Mann
Representative Mann
Old Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Commercial Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Porter s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and long standing cases. It promises pain relief and healing with a price of 26 cents for a ble and 1.00 for a larger bottle.
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Porter
Relief committee opts to buy 18000 bushels Argentine corn
The executive committee of the general relief committee met with Mayor Campbell and let a contract to Galveston firms for 18,000 bushels of Argentine corn to aid flood district small farmers. A car load of hay and grain from the Boerne Farmers Institute will go to Eagle Lake, with distribution to start next week. W. M. McGrath will coordinate Red Cross distribution. Total outlay nears 16000, leaving about 10000 in the fund.
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General Relief Committee
Campbell
Galveston
Houston
Brazoria
Boerne Farmers’ Institute
Eagle Lake
South Texas Grand Co. of
Houston Post
Moore Grocery Company Fire Damages Denison Store
Fire in Denison Texas damaged the Moore Grocery Company this morning causing about 10000 dollars in losses. In Alexander the community announces annual graveyard working at Alexander Church on Friday February 20 with all interested urged to attend and bring dinners for a daylong effort.
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Associated Press
Denison, Tex
Moore Grocery Company
Alexander
Alexander Church
Endurance Flight Breaks World Record in Johannesthal
Aviator Brunolanger stayed aloft for 14 hours and 7 minutes to set a new world endurance flight record at Johannesthal. The prior record was 13 hours 18 minutes set by French aviator Fourny in Etamps in 1912.
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Associated Press
Johannesthal
Brunolanger
Fourny
Etamps
Two More High-Ups Sentenced in NYC Corruption Case
York Judge sentences Joseph Cassidy former Queens Democratic boss to six months and William Willett former congressman to one year in Sing Sing. Both fined 1000 dollars for alleged purchase of Judge Ship's nomination by Willett from Cassidy.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queens County
William Willett
Sing Sing
Judge Ship
Willett
Cassidy
Littauer Brothers Sentenced for Jewelry Smuggling
Former Congressman Lucius Littauer and his brother William were fined 1900 dollars each and given six months in jail for jewelry smuggling. The sentence was suspended after the ruling, in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Lucius Littauer
William
Dead Negro Found in Cavitt's Pasture
A man believed to be Jim Wilkerson, about 65, was found dead yesterday afternoon in Cavitt's pasture two miles from town. An inquest ruled death from natural causes as no violence was observed. the body will be buried unless an identifiable claimant appears.
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Cavitt
Hd Vesmirovsky
Milton Winter
Conlee
Justice of the Peace
McGee
Jim Wilkerson
Silo in Brazos County Could Boost Cattle Profits
A county writer touts silos and Soudan grass as key to cheaper cattle feed. He cites J C Kernole’s fifty ton silo feeding 32 cattle from September to January and argues coop farming can fund silos, boosting profits and saving feed costs.
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J. C. Kernole
Kernole
Brazos County
Buchanan
Democrats Oppose Woman Suffrage in House Debate
In a Feb 4 session, Democratic Leader Underwood speaks against national woman suffrage legislation. The piece outlines a proposed Federal Reserve Bank of New Orleans with a $4 million capital, nine directors, and authority to rediscount cotton bills and provide currency to member banks.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Democratic Party
Underwood
House
Federal Reserve Bank
New Orleans
Louisiana
Federal Reserve Bank of
Central Board
Repute
Secretary of the Treasury
Central Reserve Board
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board i
Chicago
New York
Reserve Bank
Torpedo Boat Work Halted in Genoa
Work on several torpedo boats in Genoa was suddenly stopped. It is believed orders came from the Mexican government and payments on the vessels were halted. Also from Cleveland stock prices, Standard Oil of Ohio gained $40 a share since Sunday and $65 a share in a week.
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Associated Press
Genoa
Italy
Cleveland
Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Troops to Remain on Mexican Border After Embargo Lift
Washington reports no withdrawal orders will be issued unless General Bliss recommends it. Secretary Garrison expects duties to lessen while Attorney General McReynolds notes the President's proclamation won not affect prosecutions of those indicted for violating Taft's order.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bliss
Garrison
McReynolds
Taft
Seed aid arrives for Brazos planters from Hardy Garrett
About thirty sacks of garden seed have been received by the Flood Relief Committee from Congressmen Hardy and Garrett to be distributed to planters in the Brazos bottom. Six seed varieties will be given to every recipient.
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Flood Relief Committee
Hardy and
Garrett
Brazos Bottom
Standard Oil Stock Jumped 540 in a Day
The report notes Standard Oil stock rose 540 in a day. If John D Rockefeller holds 30 percent in all Standard subsidiaries, he gains about 400000 dollars in paper value since Sunday and 685000 dollars over the past week. Standard Oil of Ohio has capital stock of 3500000 dollars.
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Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Standard
Standard Oil of
Ohio
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertisement
A brief promotional notice for Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and aids healing. Mentions prices 25c and 1.00, urging prompt use to prevent blood poisoning.
Suffrag Arson Squad Burns Mansions and Castle
Glasgow reports arson by a Suffra group burning the House of Ross near the city and damaging Aberarchills castle. St. Fillan's mansion also burned later. A passenger engine from the B and C T Interurban was sent to Hearne for inspection and repair, with motor cars used to carry passengers while operations continued. The engine was returned this morning and service ran on schedule.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Scotland
Aberarchills
St. Fillan’s
B. & C. T. Interurban
Hearne
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Rush
Bill
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Denison
Aviator Brunolanger
York
Littauer Brothers
Littauers
Democrats
the Reserve Bank
Mexico
SUFF
Severa
Hot Springs
Naevi
HOT Springs Medicine Company
Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Ark
Serneri
W. T. James
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