Debate on harbor depths and ship size limits in Congress
A historical excerpt discusses the 12th International Navigation meeting and calls for fixing water depth at low tide for major harbors. It criticizes government limits on ship dimensions and argues for broader depth and harbor improvements, noting lock dimensions of the canal and possible impacts on warships and other vessels.
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Philadelphia
Landard
Hesternational
United. States
Iso
Ila Ala
Congress
Yexwela
Beven Miles of New Canal in Orange County
A local group led by A. C. Witking secures a deal to build seven miles of new canal between Adana and Cowbayou in Orange county. The project aims to improve water access and irrigation in the central area near the city of Orange.
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Beven
Orange
Texa
A. C. Witking
Wie Southern
Des
Anxoention
Main
Grama
Tia
Irv Keven
Rite
Adana
Cowbayou
Orange County
Will of Hawley’s New York heir not located
Searchers failed to find the will of Edwin Dawley in New York after extensive examination of private papers. While his estate is valued around $40,000,000, the missing testament creates uncertainty about the distribution of Dawley’s assets.
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Hawley
New York
Edwin Dawley
Military aviator dies after tragic Sunday crash
The report notes the death of a military aviator identified as Capuila Lie Magut, a local pilot who fell during a flight. He died in hospital after the incident on Sunday.
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Capuila
Magut
Taytor
Hospita
Germans Threaten The World Navies With New Engine
London reports that German engineers near completion of an internal combustion engine system could give the German navy a decisive edge over Britain and other powers. The design envisions 18,096 horsepower across three 6,090 HP engines, each with triple cylinders and double-acting strokes, potentially reducing boiler and bunkers space and altering ship balance and fuel needs.
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London
Admiralty
Germany
Abs Ocean Liner Burns at Sea Near Cape Henry
A British steamer uneule OGton sank forty miles south of Cape Henry after fire swept the ship. The crew of thirty four were rescued by the Castle Eden which received a wireless distress call from the Consols and sped to aid. The Newport News landing followed as the Onondaga stood by the burning vessel.
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Forfalk
New Jersey
Guantanamo
Castle
Eden
Orozco Reclaims Juarez as Troops Move to Cihuehua
El Paso reports General Pascual Orozco arrives from Culhuahua to rally mutinous Juarez soldiers. He urges joining him to Cihuehua and wins over many after speeches on national pride. About 300 former Juarez troops and 50 horses depart by train amid cautious acceptances.
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el Paso
Tex
Emelio Vasquez
Juarez
Madara
Pascual Orozco Sanday
Culhaahua
Republic of Mexico
Orozeg
Cihuehua
United States Moves Toward Broad China Pact
Negotiations between Berlin and another power focus on a joint agreement regarding the Chinese situation. Officials believe governments aim to pledge not to act unilaterally in China, insisting any steps be taken only with full consensus.
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Dolnt
Berlin
Bownra
United States
Texas City Plans $2,000,000 Memorial Improvements
Plans are laid to improve the Texas City memorial property with a two million dollar program. A large freight pier and several concrete warehouses will be constructed as part of the project.
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Texas City
Cox
Brick Plant Expansion In D H Ala Aims 90009 Bricks Daily
94 000 bricks daily capacity outlined for the Seco Pressed Brick Company at the D H Ala plant. The new facility targets a 9009 to 4009 brick output range, signaling full production potential as expansion proceeds.
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D'Hanla
Tex
Seco, Pressed
Gally
Truck Growers Seek Uniform Practices in Beaumont Area
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce backs truck farming growth through uniform planting, harvesting, packing, and grading. Associations like Winnie and Hamehire plan cucumbers tomatoes Irish potatoes peppers and more across hundreds of acres. If 250000 acres were farmed, output could reach 12 million dollars annually, boosting population and attracting buyers.
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Beaumont
Tex
Winnie
Hamehire
Ge Gettler
Arden
Winnieshire Truck Growers’ Association
Upo
Jefferson County
Chamber of Crmerce
Wheat Loss Fears Hit Winnipeg Wheat Fields
Regina reports a crisis in which 20,000 bushels of unthrashed wheat are described as tough and 12,000,000 bushels of wet tough grain must be whipped immediately or face total loss, prompting a wireless appeal to Washington from the provincial minister of agriculture.
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Winnipeg
Man
Katthewan
Americ
Washington
Regina
Santa railway buys land east of San Angelo for yards
The Santa railway has purchased about a hundred acres of land adjoining the right of way east of San Angelo Texas. The railroad plans to develop the site as yards with capacity to handle 4 000 freight cars.
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San Angelo
Tex
The
Santa Railway
Taft Invites Nations to Pacific International Exposition
President Taft urged a proclamation inviting nations to join the Panama Pacific International Exposition opening in San Francisco in 1916. The event aims to showcase global progress and the canal project, with substantial funding allocated and expected support from joint resolutions.
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Washington
Taft
San Francisco
Gross
Hoesien
Taft orders readiness on Mexican border to deter incursions
President Taft warns Mexican government and rebels near Juarez that the United States will not permit incursions. If needed American troops may cross the border to enforce limits, with a potential expeditionary force of 15 000 along the border. The action followed a Texas governor report of dangerous conditions and calls for a firm federal response. Generals Wood and Stimson advised and issued directions to border defense units.
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Washington
Taft
United States
Juarez
Department of Texas
Mesteum
Coiauitt
Texas
el Paso
Stimson
Wood
Durcan
Ahd
Corporation Charters and Amendments History in Texas
Texas charter notices list firms granted authority to operate in the state including George W. Smyth Lumber Company with 100000 capital, Clar-Robinson Company Fort Worth with 50000, Woodmen of the World Bus Association of Denison with 10000, Calvary Baptist Church Houston with no stock, Hedges Construction Company Ohio, and Temple State Bank amendment increasing capital from 50000 to 250000 and surplus from 5000 to 25000. Also notes an empty safe incident linked to De Larnt & Biehle Bonds and the Columbia Orchards Company bond dealings with Oregon entities and the Washington Trust Company.
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Austin
Rex
Texas
Eorge W. Smyth Lumber Company
Leauimient
Capital
Clari-Robinson Company
Fortrin
Woodmen of the World
Denison
Grayson
Calvary Baptist Church
Houston
Hedges Construction Company
Ingfield
Fort Worth
Temple State Bank
Emiple
Factory Destroyed at Timpson in South’s Largest Plant
A large Timpson factory was destroyed on Saturday evening in an event described as the south’s largest of its kind. Officials estimate the loss in damaged handles and machinery at a substantial value as stock and equipment were shipped to several destinations.
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Timpson
Vault Security Improves After Change In Rates
A garbled OCR fragment references a vault, security and rate changes, mentioning Agauranae Society and a Friday event. The readable bits imply a notice about vault security or financial terms affecting a local organization. No clear names, dates, or places are determinable from the fragment.
Pimples Cover Back With Cuticura Remedies
W A Armstrong of Corbin Kansas describes years of severe back skin disease that covered his back with pimples causing pain itching and bleeding before using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Regolvent. Within weeks relief appeared and months cured he praises Cuticura as best for skin diseases. Sample offers mailed from Boston.
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W. A. Armstrong
Corbin, Kan
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Fragmented 19th Century Advice on Wives and Mirrors
A garbled passage discusses a wife’s finances and household tasks, noting aging reflection as a sign of age. It mentions a plastic “romance” at a Grove address, and contrasts men valuing wives by deeds over money. It ends with Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething.
Health Board Advice On Preventing Disease Spread
Boards of Health urge personal cleanliness and sanitary premises to halt meningitis scarlet fever diphtheria and other diseases. Emphasizes disinfectants detailing Platt's Chlorides usage in traps and hard-to-reach spots and warns about infection via telephone mouthpieces. Disinfectant touted as odorless cheap and safer than carbolic acid. note on social awkwardness during greeting gesture.
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Boards of Health
Druggisia
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