Alamo Restoration Debate Divides Texas Opinion
The Texas Supreme Court ruling restrains Daughters of the Republic from actions against officials over Alamo improvements, while Governor Colquitt backs a restoration aligned with historic accuracy. The Times notes differing views on parklike additions versus preserving the site’s historic character.
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Daughters of the Republic
Colquitt
Times
Texas Liberty
Madero
Santa Ana
Alamo
Fining a Trust: Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association Guilty
A pending Sherman Act case against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association ended in Birmingham with the company found guilty of forming a trust and using rebating blacklisting and other unlawful practices. Individual officers face substantial fines and legal costs, including about fourteen thousand dollars for witness expenses. The ruling frames the officers as criminals in the eyes of the law.
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Standard Yl
Birmingham
Magnolia Company
Texas
Daily Press
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Ala
Amon
F. M. Ramsay
Laredo
Ramsay
Mourning in Fandom Over Fatal Streetcar Crash
Rumors say Rube Benton died after colliding his motorcycle with a street car in a tragic incident. The crash has prompted mourning among local fans as investigators review the event and its fatal outcome.
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Rube" Benton
Whitemound Merchant Buys Chamberlain Medicine Stock
W D Magli, a known Whitemound merchant, bought Chamberlain's medicine to supply customers. After receipt he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
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W. D. Magli
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
Exploding Mines Found Near Nuevo Laredo
Yesterday evening a series of detonations near Camaron caused anxiety among workers and residents. Federal troops uncovered rebel mines along the railroad, deemed too dangerous to remain and detonated yesterday afternoon just outside the city limits, after a prior fatal hit by a pick on a mine.
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Nuevo Laredo
Camaron
For neat and accurate job work ring up 43
The note urges placing a call to 43 for precise job work. It emphasizes efficiency and reliability in completing the task with clear contact. No further details are provided in the text.
Stomach Trouble Five Years Helps by Black Draught
Pomerayton Kentucky report by A B Hughes recounts five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After using Thedford's Black Draught for three months he recovered, praising its stomach and liver benefits and urging families to keep a supply. The advertisement promotes the herbal medicine as safe for all ages at a quarter.
THIS DATE IN HISTORY JULY 31 1758 1777 779 AND MORE
A historical list notes events and births on July 31: Wolfe halted at Quebec in 1758, Lafayette became a major general in 1777, Sullivan led a 3000 man expedition in 779, railway talks in 1850, death of Phoebe Cary in 1871, death of Andrew Johnson in 1875, death of John G. Carlisle later. Also mentions Freiherr von Eiselsberg born July 31, 1860, a noted surgeon and head of the Billroth Clinic, with career peaks and tours in America.
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U. S
Carter's Depot
Tenn
Raleigh
N. C
John G. Carlisle
House of Representatives
New York City
Campbell County
Freiherr von Eiselberg
Europe
Steinhaus
Austria
Zurich
Vienna
Utrecht
Koenigsberg
University of Jenna
Billroth
Sir Billroth
von Eiselsberg
America
Notes on Fashion Trends From Silk to Hats and Gowns
Silk matelasse remains popular for frocks while the jumper reappears in fashion. Chantilly lace tops afternoon gowns as felt hats trend to medium and small mushroom shapes. All white hats lead, with New York shops showing wired rose clusters. Heelless soft leather slippers rise, and Dolly Varden coats pair with floral linens and chiffons.新
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Chantilly
New York
Dolly Varden
White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Healthier Children
Worms interfere with growth and cause thin pale sickness in children. Eliminate parasites at once for healthy, happy children. White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms and benefits the system. Price 25c per bottle, sold by all druggists.
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Ad Claims Cures
An eczema ointment ad promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a universal cure for skin eruptions itching and burning. It cites a testimonial from Mr Alleman of Littletown Pennsylvania and guarantees money back if relief is not achieved.
Suffragists in Big Demonstration in Washington
Washington July 31. The second large suffrage demonstration this year drew delegations from many states to Washington. Organizers aimed to deliver petitions to the Senate urging immediate passage of a constitutional amendment enfranchising women nationwide. Delegations met at Hyattsville Md and arrived by car to stage a parade up 14th Street to the Capitol with leaders delivering brief addresses.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Hyattsville
Washington
Capital
14Th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Equal Suffrage Movement
Pure Food Inspector Arrives in Laredo to Inspect Local Products
Col Frank H Bushick, newly appointed chief deputy of Texas pure food, arrived in Laredo with Mayor McComb and began inspecting local manufacturers and the city market. Samples of milk and soda water were collected for state chemist analysis, with any violations to be punished under state law. Bushick praised improvements since his last visit, urged cooperation, and outlined planned corrective suggestions to protect public health.
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Frank H. Bushick
State Tuberculosis Board
Colquitt
Pure Food Department of Texas
Laredo
Bushick
South Texas
J. S. Abbott
State Drug and Food Department
McComb
Colonel Bushick
Old Town
Rail timetable shows Mexico City and Saltillo routes
National Railroad of Mexico operates through fast train to Mexico City leaving I G N at 1 15 p m and arriving 6 46 a m. Saltillo local leaves at 7 36 a m arriving 5 18 p m. Train to Corpus Christi departs 8 00 p m arriving 8 46 p m. International and Great Northern runs through fast to St Louis leaving at 7 55 a m and arriving 12 55 p m. Increased details in standard time.
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National Railroad of Mexico
Mexico City
Saltillo
Corpus Christi
Night Train Schedules Rio Grande to Eagle Pass and Laredo
The Night Train runs nightly from Rio Grande to Eagle Pass departing 8 p m arriving 7 a m Train No 1 leaves Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 a m for Minera arriving 10 30 a m Train No 2 leaves Minera daily except Sunday at 1 15 p m arriving Laredo at 3 30 p m
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
Laredo
Minera
Times Daily subscription offer read as daily notice
An advertising notice offers a monthly subscription to Times Daily at 50 cents per month, inviting readers to subscribe for ongoing access. The brief notice emphasizes the value and availability of the newspaper service.
Crazy Mineral Water Claiming Broad Health Benefits
Crazy Mineral Water is advertised for general use including constipation stomach troubles kidney and liver complaints rheumatism malaria brights disease and female troubles. It is said to tone the entire system with a soothing sleep producing effect and recommended for nervous troubles.
C Sharp Club Formed By City’s Young Musicians
A group of girls aged 9 to 12 formed the C Sharp Club to develop musical talents. Officers include President Ethel May Martin, Vice President Margaret Mussett, and Secretary-Treasurer Willie Belle Brennan. Meetings set for Thursday afternoons at members’ homes.
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Winslow Takes Lead in Delinquent Tax Crackdown
City attorney A Winslow, succeeding E A Atlee, adopts tough line and files first 20 delinquent tax suits. Delinquents owe back to 1885, with hundreds more suits planned, to be tried at the November district court term.
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E. A. Atlee
A. Winslow
Winslow
Causes of Stomach Troubles from Sedentary Habits Advised
The notice lists causes of stomach troubles including sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient chewing constipation torpid liver and worry. It urges correcting habits and taking Chamberlains Tablets with a promise of quick recovery and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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