Federals Could Wreck Big Leagues in 30 Days
James Gilmore president of the Federals says the Federal League could devastate the two major leagues within thirty days by signing all players seeking transfer. He notes forty players are ready to depart the National and American Leagues though he declines to specify how many would be absorbed now. The Chicago White Sox reportedly would lose Chase next week along with Scott Russell Weaver Benz and Blackburn.
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Chicago
James Gilmore
Federals
Gilmore
Chase
White Sox
Scott
Russell
Weaver
Benz
Blackburn
Probing Empress of Ireland Disaster Details
The Starsdad collision inquiry heard that Star of two ships almost hit another vessel and that steering gear on the Empress of Ireland was reportedly disabled the night of the disaster. Quartermaster Galway allegedly provided this account to investigators.
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Galway
Empress of Ireland
First Panama Canal cash returns recorded in May
From Hawaii, Washington reports the first US cash return for canal spending. Barge traffic begun May 18 yielded May tolls of 7356.12 dollars at 1.20 dollars per ton. Sugar from Hawaii made up most of the receipts.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Pardons on Emancipation Day in Austin Texas
Forty freedmen were to receive pardons from Governor Colquitt as an Emancipation Day gesture. The Pardon Board recommended the clemencies, including a woman jailed for life for murder and a man with sixteen two year sentences for chicken theft. Some will return home while others receive aid to find work.
Daniels Lauds Lee at Lexington Commencement
Secretary of the Navy Daniels urged Washington and Lee graduates to emulate Robert E. Lee, calling for a spirit of hero worship and leadership. He praised Lee's devotion to duty, resilience after defeat, and the example of leaders who inspire honor and self-respect.
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Daniels Lauds
Lee
Lexington, VA
Lexington
South
Robert BE. Lee
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Washington and Lee University
Washington
Lenvy
Ferguson Visits Bryan as gubernatorial bid unfolds
Hon James E Ferguson of Temple a Democratic governor candidate visited Bryan today. He planned to address the court house crowd but rain canceled the speaking. He toured the college with A W Wilkerson Lamar Bethea and E H Astin and later left for Navasota to speak tonight.
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James E. Ferguson
Temple
Texas
Bryan
Court House
Ferguson
Messrs
A. W. Wilkerson
Lamar Bethea
E. H. Astin
W. E. Astin
San Antonio
C. A. Adams
Navasota
Rooster Swatting Urged by Texas Poultry Expert
Prof John C Burns of A and M College of Texas advocates a Rooster Day and rules to remove male birds by June 20. He cites $45 million yearly egg production losses from bad egg handling and blood rings, urging clean nests, frequent egg gathering, and cool storage to keep poultry profitable.
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Burns
A. & M. College
John C. Burns
A. & M. College of Texas
Texas
United States
O. K
United States Department of Agriculture
Large steamships report accidents with no fatalities
Seven steamships faced mishaps in two days from a collision to grounding in fog as storms and fog hampered navigation but no deaths were recorded.
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New York
Firemen and Council Meet on Hose Wagon Sale
Pro Company No 1 and city council members met to discuss selling the hose wagon to buy a pure truck. A committee including J T Maloney Luther Johnson John Daly Jr and George W Smith was empowered to act with Chief C F E Jenkins. The committee will meet the council tonight.
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Pro
J. T. Maloney
Luther Johnson
John Daly Jr
George W. Smith
C. F E. Jenkins
Inventors Granted U S Patents Week Ending June 13 1914
Spellman and Murray announce U S Patent Office issues to Texas residents for the week ending June 13 1914. Recipients include William G Cannon El Paso automatic air brake. Arthur Coleman Higgins gearing. Oscar M Cox Plainview traction engine. Alfred Fisher Dallas disappearing coffin panel. James E Hopper Sherman boll cotton gin. Leopold W Lohrberg San Antonio turnstile. Frank H McFarland Fort Worth bale tie. George A Nichols Gainesville latch. Walter H Peck Dallas disinfecting apparatus. Robert C Shindler Dalhart traction wheel. Oliver G Simmons San Antonio metal wheel. Ed W Wright Marshall valve mechanism for steam engines. M J Keenan Brunner boring tool.
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Spellman & Murray
Dallas
Texas
United States Patent Office
Washington, D. C
William G. Cannon
el Paso
Arthur Coleman
Higgins
Oscar M. Cox
Plainview
Oliver G. Simmons
San Antonio
Ed W. Wright Marshall
M. J. Keenan
Brunner
Handley Forms Commercial Club in Texas
Handley Texas June 18 The Handley Commercial Club was organized Tuesday night with C L Kearby elected president Joe E Brewer secretary treasurer and Claude McForehand publicity director plans for town development discussed
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Handley, Tex
Handley Commercial Club
C. L. Kearby
Joe E. Brewer
Claude McForehand
McLennan Contracts for $1,000,000 of Good Roads
Waco Texas June 18 contracts for 173 miles of road were let by the commissioners court with seven bids. The work totals about 1 075 000 dollars approved by a February vote.
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McLennan
Waco
Tex
Commissioners’ Court
Townwide paving begun by individual contracts in Hillsboro
Hillsboro Texas June 18 The city starts a full town paving effort using individual contracts due to treasury shortfalls. Intersections will be funded by city money while property owners on each side pay half of the permanent paving costs.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Two Hundred Miners Entombed In Belgian Colliery
Liege reports two hundred coal miners trapped as a fire broke out in a colliery. Two hundred escaped, with the blaze still burning by this afternoon.
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Liege
Belgium
Barbecue Draws North End Voters to Wheeling
A large barbecue was held at Wheelock attracting many from Bryan. Practically all statewide candidates attended to meet voters in the north end of the county.
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Wheelock
Bryan
County Book to be Audited
Duval County property owners won a mandamus forcing county officials to permit an audit of all county records. The ruling was issued today in San Diego Texas by the Associated Press.
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San Diego
Tex
Duval County
City Council Meeting Postponed By Alderman Absence
A city council session planned for last night did not occur due to the absence of an alderman. Two items on the agenda the street improvement by the International & Great Northern Railroad and the purchase of additional fire fighting equipment for Protection Company No 1 were deferred to a future meeting.
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International & Seat Northern Railroad
Rainfall Occurred In Patches Across County
Inquiry found rain yesterday was scattered with areas receiving measurable precipitation. Nearly every part of the county was visited, and where rain fell it was strong enough to be beneficial.
Drummond Family Returns From Port Arthur Visit
Mrs. W. G. Drummond and her daughter Miss Pearl of Cottonwood returned today from a visit to relatives in Port Arthur.
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W. G. Drummond
Miss Pearl
Cottonwood
Port Arthur
Solace Remedy Promises Urate Relief and Blood Purity
An advertisement touts SOLACE REMEDY CO from Battle Creek as a cure for uric acid troubles claiming it dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies blood. It markets no opiates, guarantees compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs Law, and offers free samples and testimonials.
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Solace CO
Battle Creek
R. Lee Morris
First National Bank of
Chico
Texas
Solace Company
Memphis
Tenn
R. L. Morris
Solace
Solace Remedy CO
Battle Creek, Mich
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