Foreign corporations face antitrust affidavits deadline August
August 6 report lists numerous foreign corporations that filed antitrust affidavits with state authorities by August 1. The attorney general will pursue penalties for those failing to comply and press for lawful business operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary of State
Genperning
Ault
Wn Paros
Mase Wor
Denver
Colo T ‘ Compinsr
New York
Gud Lean Resation
Aberdeen
Hold Up Frustrated on Texas Passenger Train
An attempted robbery on a southbound passenger train near Chickasha fails after railroad employee George Carpenter wrestles with the gunman. Carpenter is wounded but keeps control of the weapon, and the assailant flees as the train slows and passengers escape with their money intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Worth
Texas
Jane
Ali
Carpenter
Pinalle
Dish Rayman
Dirkness
Murder at Dallas Drug Store Stabbing Shocked City
Police search for a man described as unknown after a stabbing in Dallas near a drug store. The victim was found bleeding with wounds to the chest and abdomen, carried to a nearby residence, and the assailant’s identity remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
H. B. Austin
Dallas
Marshall
Kat Merny
Lacey
Tragic Train Accident In Kentucky Traps Women On Trestle
A terrible accident at a Kentucky trestle near Daw MMs afternoon left several women fatally injured after they were caught on the high structure by a Central train. Names include Denny Smith of Paducah and Annie Nichols of Hawes with others from Hickory Grove and Paducah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timeis Central
Denny Smith
Paducah
Hickory Grove
Pint
Vennon
Annie Nichols
Hawes
Devastating Alvin Fire Destroys Business District
A morning blaze in Alvin Texas destroyed the central business area, starting in Kimmins Hardware and spreading northeast across Gordon Street. Estimated losses exceed 50 000 dollars with about 20 000 dollars insured, leaving many uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmin's Hardware Company
Rauiois
Gordon Street
Sealy
Army Officers Join 600-Strong Galveston Excursion
An army party of about 600 with the Fourth Infantry Guard will depart by two special cars for Galveston to attend ceremonies marking the arrival of a Svet Morgan Line steamer. The excursion leaves at 7:50 tomorrow from the post and will travel to the Island City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Ben Antonio
Texas
Aneust
Svet Morgan
Pootis
Guaid
Flood Prevention Talk Planned in Navasota by Committee
The committee appointed to seek flood prevention measures in Navasota, Texas, will confer with Congressman T. H. Balt regarding the Bruno Good situation. A mass meeting is set for 4 o clock Friday afternoon at the Columbia Opera House to discuss relief and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Texas
T. H. Balt
Gen
Columbia Opera House
Barges Surge on Neches and River Trade Booms
August reports from Sour Lake and Saratoga Beaumont Texas describe a flood of barges and tugs on the Neches River with vessels loaded and departing. the large barge “Spodie Top” linked to Hosein Ol and Koel Co. signals active river commerce. At Donwmount and Triage more boats and plans to build additional barges are noted alongside a push to boost gas and oil equipment. Fortunes shift with rail freight and ship traffic, while local firms like Santa Fe monitor freight trains and regulation impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Linde
Neches
Galvermin
Je le
Niae
Donwmount
Heling
Taxation figures mark biggest rise in state history
Austin reports show the comptroller records for the year ending August 50 reveal total collections of 1,061,621.18 from tax collectors and 1,000,050.45 from the same source in prior year. Commissioner Jeff Johnson notes increases in state allocations as the Agricultural and Mechanical College board distributes funds for the upcoming scholastic year. Captain Setker travels to Houston for the colored encampment. land purchases slow in Riesland. Obituary for Hubert C. Bheller, longtime Austin official, records typhoid death at 74. funeral tomorrow in Austin. City council approves purchase of the old water plant and issues 6 percent bonds refunded to 3 percent. McCulloch County tax rolls show valuation rise to 1108.22, up from last year. Bond issue for Rockwallwater project approved by attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avastin
Texas
Mato Furtilsbell
Dap Egbert
Comptrollers Office
Jocal Epion
Autill
Tuaurinee
Jefferen Johnson
Bryan
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Johnson
Tae
Finde O
Prairie View Normal
Austin
Trxag
Captain Setker
Adjutant General's Department
Houston
Department of the State
Comapitroller'a Department i
Spiaitia
Riesland
Wweatexor
Menographer Paine
Secretary of State’s
Fort Worth
Acetin
Hubert C. Bheller
Alabama
General Land Office
Austin Witer and Iielt
Jobn B. Hood
Confederate Veterans
Old Water Company
White
Old Bende
McCulloch County
Taylor Bank Officers Elected in Taylor Texas
John W. Kelly elected president succeeding H Welch. John J. Sturgis named vice president with France Horace Welch as second vice president. F Le Welch named cashier and Robert J Eckhardt as assistant cashier. Williamson County Bankers Association to meet in Taylor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Texas
First National Bank of Taylor
John W. Kelly
H. Welch
John J. Sturgis
France
Horace Welch
F. le Welch
Robert J. Eckhardt
Nealetant Ecashier
Williameon County Bankera’ Association
Prohibition Opponents Call City Hall Meeting
Ennis Texas hosts a call by anti prohibitionists for a citizens meeting at the city hall to promote the cause and campaign for the removal of restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Texas
Counties Under Prohibition Include 76 Regions in Texas
State Revenue Agent Cunningham reports that seventy six counties lie wholly under the prohibition law in Texas. The area has about five hundred thousand residents. The list includes Archer, Armstrong, Barnett, Baylor, Bell, Collin, Dallas, Eastland, Erath, Floyd, Harris, Navarro, Sabine, Scurry, Taylor, Tarrant, and many others. Population totals roughly six hundred sixty thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Cunningham
Hix
Thi
Aringtrogyg
Altpitany
Hugtea Hopktos Hara
Hutehenou
Irlon Duck Deaper
Davin Jones Kent
Kiaihati Liveoik Know
Tervhitwnte
Suba Alien
Sabine Scurry
Sin Augustine Shackelford
Shelby Sterling Stephens Krppewall Antehor
Taylor Throckmorton Tyler Tipton Wiss Young Zayalia
Tapata
Jealous Husband's Deed Shocks Palffeld Texas County
In Palffeld Texas Angeuet and Satourday killed his wife and Stephen Ellis after accusing the wife of infidelity. He shot her twice and later killed himself with a shotgun at close range. He surrendered to a justice of the peace after the double murder and is to be jailed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palffeld
Texas
Angeuet
Satourday Syat Grant Bassabet
Stephen Ellis
Base
Elena
Bue
Bary
Ellie
Ellis
Bunk
Fred
Dow
Convict Rapist Tries Insanity Defense in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on August 6 Vieltnte Faucedo under sentence for burglary faced a sanity trial as part of ongoing criminal proceedings. The case aims to save him from the death penalty through an insanity defense presented before a judge, with higher appeals already affirmed. An investigative proceeding continues to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Gary
Court of Appeals
Ievestigativn
Fight for Cash Involving Antests and Los Angeles Death
A Texas case centers on Charles Hamilton Saum Cherlow who died in Los Angeles. Investigators collect evidence and several claimants seek the big sum of cash. Depositions from witnesses in San Antonio are used in court proceedings set to occur in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Avenat
Charles Ft
Milton Saum Cherlow
Los Anema
Col
Hla
Agiericas
Bil
Charlen
Los Angeles
California
Til
Allan Chaplam
White
San Antorin
Bucnett's Vanilla Extract Recalled From Markets
A nostalgic note recalls Bucnett's vanilla extract once common in kitchens. The quirky reference notes it as a quintessential royal extract, claimed to have outlived the author and lingered in memory as a once popular pantry staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucnett
Humble Well in Texas Debated as Drill Progress Reported
A report from Humble Texas dismisses rumors of an oil strike near the Hirt-FPuder well as unfounded. The well, about 20 feet deep, is still drilling through rock and shale with no gas indications. Owners face costs. nearby lands within a mile remain quiet on price despite no oil shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbie
Texas
Hirt-Fpuder
Ines! Developemente
Fretie
Mosta
Mouten
Cilnten
Harris Bore
Galveston and Nacogdoches Market Notes From Texan Sales
Fragmented report covers sales in Galveston Calverton and Amzu with scattered figures for Continent Sarina and Manhattan shares. Mentions good indications near Nacogdoches and August observations. incomplete names and terms obscure the full listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calverton
Texan
Amzu
Galverten
Continent
Calverten
Manhattan
Ehares
Victor
SOO
Peruna claims aid for heat prostration and digestion
A reader from Brooklen New Wy reports using Peruna for heat prostration and weak appetite. The letter describes improved sleep digestion and overall recovery, attributing relief to the remedy and noting general health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita Mayme Kearns
Dean Street
Brooklen
N. WY
Coruna
Persia
Helene
Strengthening Tonic Promoted Amid August Heat
An old advertisement extols a patent tonic claimed to strengthen men and women during sultry August heat. It cites Thea Juteon W. Leona as treasury register and references various officials and a Columbus Ohio sanatorium for patient relief and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Leona
Register of the
United States Treasury
Jeany Woshington
Ocolumbis
Chile
Avrtinn Sanitoriin
Colynbus
Unclear historical report on a well and gas pockets
In this town a well was drilled yesterday with indications of a good earth formation. The report notes pockets of gas and several anomalies, with prospects appearing favorable for further drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis
Charters Filed For New Houston Lumber And Oil Firms
Charters were filed today for several corporations including Southwestern Oil and Lande Development Company of San Antonio. The documents show plans to engage in oil mining, sulphur and mineral extraction with capital stock reported at 100000. Names listed include John Molend and W. P. Wieiline among others from Antena Texas and Mont. Additional entities include Pacific Insurance and a telephone company in Clearlake.
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New Lumber Company
Houston
Tham
Avietin
Texas
Southwestern Oil Lande Development Company
San Antonio
Pirpose
Ontab- Waly
Eersiopiment Company
Capital Mtovk
Fiyorpord
Tore
John Molend
Bebuliarde
W. OP
Wieiline
In ‘Antena
K. L, Cox & Co
Recomont Capital
Ly Vem
Oliver
J. W. Boynton
Meaumont
Houthern Ping
Cyny
Trouston
Pitamtoek
Urpon
Ape
Ares Q
Fleteler
Charles Martin
W J. Stratford
Actin Pire Lexurance Company
Dalle
Capital Nthe
Clehurme Aid Bone
Eee
Cleturne
Stich
Raf Peor Vatatore
J. C
T. J. Honea
J. ' Lander
Typ
Papita Stork
Tovor Perasorn
Og Ki
Willtox
D. Crow
Bridge Collapses Over River Between Robertson Milam
Hearne Texas reports a ninety foot span on a bridge carrying the Port Sullivan line collapsed smashing to kindling along the railroad. The failure damaged adjacent structures and altered traffic between Robertson and Milam counties while Port Sullivan remained standing amid ongoing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Menoga
J. A. Peel
Milam County
Port Bullivan
Robertson
Milam
Old Port Sullivan
Nona
Bridge condemned by county to be rebuilt before cotton season
The county commissioners have set aside funds and contracted to rebuild the bridge in the near future. The structure is condemned for the past eight years and farmers along the river lose a market for their products until completion.
Great Negro Congress Opens in Atlanta with Diverse Delegates
The opening session of the Great Negro Congress in Atlanta includes remarks by Wesley de Gattis of the African Methodist denomination and Governor Osndler of Geary. Clergy and leaders from Atlanta Raleigh Nashville Pittsburgh and Minneapolis deliver greetings and discuss community programs and Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tone
Mindnjont
United States
Wesley de Gattis
Adirissen
Welca
Governon Osndler
Geary Wi
Woor. Barnett, Jr
Apringfelt
Metheliat
Isaac
D. D
Neahvilies Binion Tanac
Joyce
Joltinen
O. D. Mrentconeery
Attier
J. Wolowkete
Nophtinwtilo
W. D. Chappelle
J. D
Nastoeitia
Tenn
Land Auctions At Glasscock County Draw Crowds
In Glasscock County Texas on August 2 bidders gathered for forty nine land auctions that began July 1 and August 1. Applicants queued at the door from Tuesday through Friday morning amid confusion over the exact sale dates. Many came from across the state to view the land sales and place bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasscock County
Gannon Clifs
Texas
Turaday
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Kans Fsey Bieck Commaor
Chinago
Obive Stock Commission Company
Ee Cotualtus Company
Chicago
Kanens City Smelting
Saampany
Ststee Mortgage
England
Deamon
Monroe
Eae Investment Company
RookeAmerican Land Pod Mortenge
Intorg
Scotiandatepper
Tilve Stock Commission
Koneae City
Frvita
Woolty
Mrath Circle
Paltadelphia Pa
Thien of America
Mal Tribune
Rickland, M1
Ter
New York Home Ol) Company
Aine
Suithwestery OW
Au. E
Dros, Bator
Thread Mi Company
Phoenis, Aris
Lenge
II Manufacturing Company
Fortland
Ol Company
Mond Packing Company
Chicage
Ent Life and Aniuy Insuranci Ay
Martfors. Conn
Lhre Fremett Insurance Cmpany
Germany
Enerm Osurance
Hot Lowhinee Company
Low and
Brest Land and Trust Company
Eh, Ralves Newspaper Company
Chi
Iehte of
Waver of the World
Atl
Ohio
Iron Mining Company
Chicaep, Ii
Aire Inchraives Company
Manejos Iglanitran Land Hunoevement Company
Onicire Investment and Agenomy of
Amefles
Lojilon
Findon
Migice Tank of
Tenos
London
Fueral Exploration Company
Cale
Magna Veer Na Oo Transportation Sou
Ona Oa
Yee Tosnrance Company
Liverpool
Andechuirg Fire Theutance Company
Madgeburg
Oa Mafe and Marine Company
Snnenyt
Nhieapatia
Singing Machine Company
Deaver
Masouri
Ha Awolne Company
Sational Union
Theur
W.va Life and Trust Company
Tex Town Company
Slatersville
Brownayiijs Tm Yiement Company
Northwestern Life Thtlicance Company
Chicaga
North British and Stereantiie Tourrance Company
Lonton E Nglind Northern Counting Investment Trine
Bradford
Pany
New Orleans
7Ear Springs
Cate Blo Grande Coal
Breyeone
On and Refining Company
Arte Texan Limbor Compiny
Springfelt
Redy Inaurance
New Orients
Tésac-Louistann Land and Qamber Company
Portland
Ste Land and Mortgage Company
Roeland, Tontow Loan and Surety Company
Re. Lonle, Mead OW and Pipe Tine Company
Phil. Hatpita
Ttred
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Titian
Scotland
Wakeflett
Wooten
Omaha
Xen
Walt
Thom
Holdup
Nervily
Robbber
Alvin
S. B. Cooper
Sour Lake
Saratoga
Tam Swope
Gam Carbo Beonvorn
Fede
Houyret
Kevplig
Elalis
Awope
Wel Drilling Company
Freak
Gnelly
Fordtran
Keith Ward
Heaumont Gas Company
Got
Lucas
Hir
The
Santa Fe
Somerville
Sur
Theneen Oo
Post Vendan
Department Notes
AR. C. Shelley
Aftermay General's Department
Rockwalhwater
Emptroller's Department
Taylor Bank
Nacogdoches
Texac
Augiard
Graham
Mayme Kearns
Register U, S&s, Treasury
Gongress
Dr. McLaughlin
Brodt Neumann
Ato
Hudson Avenue
Planta
Fred A
Murising
Michelle
H. Fox
McLaughlin
M. A. McLaughlin
Siusc
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