Kennedy of Texas House Dies at 48 in Kerrville
Kerrville Texas July 20 Associated Press A M Kennedy former speaker of the Texas House and district representative died here after a long illness He was 48 and longtime friend and champion of A and M College He led the fight against Resolution 18 in the previous session and planned the campaign Kennedy was seen as a gifted public servant and a close ally of Bryan and A M College
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Kerrville
Texas
A. M. Kennedy
Texas House of Representatives
Marlin
Kennedy
Bryan
A. & M. College
Friends of
Rebels Repulsed in Haitian Battle at Cape Haitien
Cape Haitien Haiti July 20 rebels were repulsed after a fierce attack on the city. Many killed and wounded on both sides. numerous rebel prisoners captured.
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Cape Haitien
Haiti
Tariff Not Blamed for Hard Times Says Wilson
President Wilson, in talks with business leaders, said the tariff is not responsible for current conditions. Senate leaders indicated quick action on the entire trust program will follow once the railroad securities bill passes.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Huerta Expresses Contempt Amid Rebel Proximity
The report says Huerta smiled contemptuously at rebels nearing Puerto and potential attack, while his military outposts remain vigilant. Women in the party plan to stay, expecting to leave tomorrow. An official note confirms the San Luis Potosí to Mexico City railroad is open. Carranza orders four divisions to Zacatecas and promises protection for foreigners as Constitutionalists enter Mexico City.
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Puerto, Mex
Huerta
Associated Press
Monterey
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
Mexico City
Carranza
Central Army
Zacatecas
Secretary Bryan Optimistic on Mexico City Peaceful Possession
Secretary of State Bryan said developments make him confident that Carranza will soon obtain peaceful possession of Mexico City, signaling progress in the Mexican situation as of July 20.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Carranza
Mexico City
Mystery of Winters Child Revived
Detectives in Urbana believe they exhumed Catherine Winters but Dr. William Winters doubts the corpse matches his brown haired daughter lost in March 1913. A box carried from New Castle Indiana to Florida then Urbana was identified by Nicholas Lary as his daughter who died in Jacksonville Florida.
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Chicago
Catherine Winters
Potter’s Field
Urbana
Lil
William Winters
New Castle Ind
Florida
Associated Press
Nicholas Lary
Jacksonville
Fla
Short Course Opens at A and M College
The Summer School at A and M College began for one week with special sessions on farm topics and stock raising. A domestic science course is led by women experts. About 240 farmers and many Bryan residents attended the opening. Prof. J. E. Rice of Cornell spoke on Feeding for Egg Production. The Short Course proper began at 1:30 p.m.
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A. and M. College
Bryan
J. E. Rice
Cornell
Great Poultry Authority
Commercial Club Plans Farmers Barbecue and Road Visit
The Commercial Club met at 10 a m with directors and visitors present. They approved a $152 70 allocation for a free barbecue for county farmers at the A M College tomorrow the 22nd and invited business firms to send representatives. plans included road tours to Grimes County to inspect recent roadwork and a possible charter to fund city water improvements.
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Commercial Club
A. W. Wilkerson
J. Webb Howell
J. S. Doane
R. S. Webb
J. M. Caldwell
L. M. Hewitt
J. W. Doremus
M. E. Wallace
L. L. McInnis
John A. Moore
J. L. Edge
John M. Lawrence
Buchanan
Howell
State Association of Commercial Club
Mineral Wells
Grimes County
Maloney
Pitts Bridge
Persident Wilkerson
McInnis
Haswell
H. L. McKnight
King George Hosts Irish Leaders in Bid for Peace
Associated Press reports at Buckingham Palace in London on July 21 that for an hour and a half leaders of all Irish parties met with King George. The gathering aimed to advance a peace effort, uniting men who had not spoken in years and even some who had never before agreed to meet the King.
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Associated Press
London
England
George
Attorney General Rules On Election Judge Advising Voters
The Texas attorney general ruled that election judges may not advise voters how to vote or express a candidate’s stance on prohibition. The decision clarifies duties of judges on election day in Austin.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Attorney Generals Department
J L Fountain Addresses Resolution 10 and Rowell Letter
Jefferson Texas lawyer T D Rowell declares loyalty to A M College in a June 12 1914 letter to Dr J L Fountain of Bryan. Fountain states he would withdraw if Bryan business leaders officially endorse an opponent.
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T. D. Rowell
Jefferson
Texas
A. & M. College
Rowell
Tex
J. L. Fountain
Bryan
Busines
Business Men of
Commercial Club
Looney Denies Poll Tax Receipt Ruling in Texas
Austin attorney general clarifies a North Texas report about poll tax receipts. He says no ruling approves notifying election judges to vote holders whose names aren’t on precinct rolls and notes an April 1914 opinion restricting illegitimate poll tax receipts from voting.
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North Texas
R. L. Ellis
Dallas County
Mead
Austin
Looney
C. F. Mead
Death in Dallas Boarding House Fire Kills Two Women
A blaze at the McCauley boarding house on Akard Street in Dallas early July 15 killed two women and injured three others. Mrs Mary E McCauley and Mrs Dora Roberts died. Miss Cecil Branham Etta McCauley and Bettie Thurman were severely burned. Authorities suspect arson. a shooting occurred nearby after the fire.
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Dallas
Texas
McCauley
Akard Street
Mary E. McCauley
Dora Roberts
Cecil Branham
Etta McCauley
Bettie Thurman
Chilton Walker
Emma Hawkins
Associated Press
Riots Erupt in St Petersburg as Workers Strike
In St Petersburg on July 21 Associated Press reports blood flowed as 100000 workers stage a sympathetic strike for Baku. Cossacks cleared the streets after streetcars were raided and vehicles overturned amid the turmoil.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Russia
Baku
Carbajal Refuses Unconditional Surrender to Carranza
Washington dispatch reports Carbajal will not surrender unconditionally to Carranza. He plans to concentrate his troops and resist an invasion rather than allow the Constitutionalists to enter Mexico City without an agreement to spare Huerta supporters. The news comes from diplomatic circles and sparked pessimism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carbajal
Carranza
Mexico City
Huerta
Jamaica
Officers Installed in W. T. Austin Chapter 87 R A M
Newly elected officers of the W. T. Austin chapter 87 R A M were installed last night at the lodge rooms in this city. The list includes C M Bell High Priest J B Priddy King H O Ferguson Scribe F L Webb C H T A Adams R A Cust B Reed Secretary and J Gelber Guard.
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W. T. Austin
C. M. Bell
J. B. Priddy
H. O. Ferguson
F. L. Webb
C. H
T. A. Adams
R. A. Cus
T. B. Reed
J. Gelber
Huerta Delays Coast Mission Stop At Tierra Blanco
Puerto Mexico July 17 Huerta halted overnight at Tierra Blanco center of a district overrun by Revolutionists who vowed to block his coastward progress He left the area this morning but arrival is delayed The president's wife is markedly worried while Mrs Blanquet is in hysterics Lapaz Guaymas dispatches note disarmament and mine explosions as federals evacuate the harbor
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Puerto
Mexico
Huerta
Tierra Blanco
Huerta May Travel to Jamaica Asylum Flight Considered
Puerto Mexico July 17 Huerta may travel to Jamaica. Mrs. Huerta and party slept aboard the British steamer Bristol last night. Not enough rooms for all with several children and young women sleeping in cots on deck.
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Puerto
Mexico
Huerta
Jamaica
Carbajal orders closure of gambling houses in Mexico
San Luis Potosi reportedly surrenders to the constitutionalists after official lines confirm the city’s capitulation. The message from Monterey, carried via Associated Press, notes developments as of July 17 with Brownsville, Texas reporting the surrender.
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Mexico
Carbajal
San Luis Potosi
Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Zapata Threat Looms Near Mexico City Shuffle
Washington reports growing concern over Zapata forces near the capital as Carranza emissaries seek to unify military efforts. Constitutionalists rush troops south to secure order while U S mediators press for a swift settlement to establish a stable government.
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Washington
Zapata
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
State Department
Carranza
Carbajal
Constitutionalist
Huerta
New Shah Takes Oath in Persia
Teheran reports sixteen year old Shah Sultan Ahmed Mirza took the oath of office today after reaching his official majority. He becomes ruler of Persia following the death of the previous sovereign, with ceremonies observed in the capital.
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Persia
Associated Press
Teheran
Sultan Ahmed Mirza
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