Will Open a First Class Hotel at Santa Maria and Matamoros
A three story building by Mr. M. Little at the corner of Santa Maria Avenue and Matamoros street will be opened as a first class hotel. The 30 room structure will have modern furnishings and a competent manager. Mr. Little plans to depart for St. Louis to order furnishings and the hotel is expected to open within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria Avenue
Matamoros Street
M. Little
Little
St. Louis
Probate Court Disposes Estate Matters in Webb County
In Webb County probate court three reports of sale were approved and partition and distribution granted for the estate of Carmen Benavides de Garcia. The final account of W P Stricker’s estate was approved, estate closed and administrator discharged. Francisco Guerra Jr’s guardianship was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Benavides de Garcia
P. M. Sauvignet
W. P. Stricker
Francisco Guerra, Jr
Finis Garrett Birthday Highlighted in Lobby Investigation
The biography notes Representative Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee, born August 26 187, on a Weakley County farm. It traces his path from Bethel College to newspaper editor, school principal, and lawyer, and his election to Congress in 1900 at age 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis J. Garrett
Tennessee
Weakley County
Tenn
Bethel College
Garrett
Power Boat Races at Keokuk Regatta Opens
Keokuk Iowa hosts the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta at Lake Cooper above the dam. Commodore Blackton enters two new boats aiming for sixty mile an hour speeds, including Baby Reliance HL which set world records last year. Disturber NT, a forty foot hydroplane owned by Commodore James A. Pugh, features the era’s strongest American racing engine. The dam dedication and lake naming honor Hugh I. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Commodore Blackton
Motor Boat Club of America
Baby Reliance HL
Davenport
Commodore James A. Pugh
Chicago
Lake
Cooper
Mississippi River
Great Keokuk
Hugh I. Cooper
Good Reason for His Enthusiasm Over Remedy
A testimonial notes relief after several days of severe bowel illness ending with one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims rapid cure when life is threatened and urges trial, stating the remedy never fails. Sold by all dealers.
Jackson Square White Label Ca Fee Trial Ad
An advertisement promotes Jackson Square White Label ca% fee as the best option by test, inviting readers to try it and be convinced of its rich quality. The notice appears in a 26-tf advertisement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Square
For neat and accurate job work ring up 43
A brief instruction notes that for precise and orderly job work the correct tally to use is 43. The directive emphasizes accuracy and reliability in recording counts and outcomes.
Citation by publication in Webb County Texas
The State of Texas commands the sheriff to summon Virginia Laureano de Rodrigues by weekly publication for four weeks before the return day in Webb County or the nearest district newspaper. She is to appear at the next Webb County District Court term in Laredo on the ninth Monday after the first Monday in September 1915, to answer a petition filed October 19, 1912 in cause 1798, wherein Vicente Rodriguez sues for divorce on grounds of abandonment after marriage about twelve years prior. The clerk is R V Martin, with deputy J M Herrera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Webb County
Virginia
District Court
Laredo
Vicente Rodriguez
Virginia Laureano Dhe Rodriguez
State of Texas
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Health for Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat children for intestinal worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It lists symptoms such as feverishness, irritability, and poor appetite and claims the remedy cleanses the stomach liver and bowels. Reed's Drug Store sells it for 25 cents by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s Drug Store
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
Real Estate Transfers in Webb County Records
D O Patton and Chas M Robinson transfer 649 acres in Webb County Sec 6 block 2 Cert 441 to H M Lightfoot for 10 dollars and other valuable considerations. Chas R Roberts and wife transfer 640 acres in Webb County Sec 15 Cert 448 to Willis A Cates and wife for 765 dollars and other valuable considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Patton
Chas. M. Robinson
H. M. Lightfoot
Webb County
Chas. R. Roberts
Willis A. Cates
Jackson Square White Label Eco Delicacy Notes
A brief item noting a New Orleans specialty described as the city's finest delicacy, associated with Jackson Square and tagged with date August 26, 2017.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Square
New Orleans
Eckman's Alterative touted for tuberculosis treatment
Advert depicts testimonials claiming Eckman's Alterative cures tuberculosis and related lung illnesses. Won't contain poisons or habit forming drugs, with letters from patients like Anne F. Loughran. Consumers urged to request a booklet and contact Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for evidence. sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Girard Ave
Phila. Pa
Anne F. Loughran
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Personal notices from Eneinal to San Antonio travelers
Sam J. Jordan Encinal R M Johnson Islitas Everett Love San Antonio and Hamilton J C Dawson San Antonio J T Studebaker Manchester G C Barton El Paso V Millard J Wright J H Montgomery San Antonio O FE Cobb Dallas J H Smith Crockett Chas Hay Dallas S H Reid Woodville visiting Redo as guest of T C Mann Esq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Reid
Woodville
Texas
Laredo
T. C. Mann
Esq. Hamilton
J. C. Dawson
San Antonio
S. J. Jordan
Encinal
R. M. Johnson
Islitas
J. T. Studebaker
Manchester
Everett Love
G. C. Barton
el Paso
Akron Votes on Commission Plan in Special Election
Akron Ohio voters prepare for a special election to decide whether to adopt a new charter changing city government to a three member commission. If approved the mayor and two commissioners will govern with salaries of 4900 and 8600 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Pythians Meet at Trinidad Colorado Grand Lodge Opens
Three days of interest in Pythian circles began with the annual grand lodge session of the Uniformed Bank of Knights of Pythias in Trinidad. General Burdick and his staff arrived, parade conducted, drills scheduled, and officers to be elected and installed by week’s end.
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Trinidad
Colo
The
Knights of Pythias
Colorado
Burdick
Central Park
Grand Lodge
First national cremationists convention planned in Detroit
In Detroit on August 26 a two day meeting will convene at the crematorium to organize a national Cremation Society of America akin to England's Cremation Society. Leaders aim to form a national body and set standards for practice.
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Detroit
Mich
of Cremationists of America
Cremation Society of
England
German Army Maneuvers Preview Under Kaiser Inspection
Berlin August 26 The Kaiser inspected the Army Corps at Breslau as a prelude to large maneuvers across Prussian Silesia. He will later review the 6th Army Corps at Posen. Mobilization features include expanded use of aeroplanes and dirigibles for dispatch and recon, with wireless gear on airships to relay orders.
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Berlin
UV Breslau
Posen
Prussian Silesia
Germany
Baseball Chatter and Team Moves Across the Leagues
The piece notes rookies in Yankees camp challenging for regular roles under Chance, and updates on Buffalo Cubs release of Cy Seymour, Evers rebuilding the Cubs with youth, and McLean joining the Giants. It credits Cravath and Mehan’s pitching for Giants and mentions Burkett’s Worcester, Walsh’s recovery at Comiskey, and Lundgren’s Michigan coaching appointment under Branch Rickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisel
Cook
Williams
Chance
Yankees
Harry Smith
Locake
Barrow
Dirsett
Cy Seymour
Buffalo Cub
Evers
Cubs
Cravath
Phillies
Giants
Mehan
New York
Jesse Burkett
Worcester
Ed” Walsh
White Sox
Comiskey Camp
Mercer
Wis
Carl Lundgren
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
Branch Hickey
Wilson Delays Message As Mexico Talks Continue
Washington Aug 26 an official from the Hert a government requests a 24 hour postponement of President Wilsons congressional message. Lind and Gamboa the Mexican foreign minister depart for Vera Cruz while Lind is said to head to Washington. Germany and Britain reportedly consider alliance as diplomacy intensifies.
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Washington
Herta
Presiden Wilson
Congress
John Lind
Gamboa
Lind
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
London
Erg
Germany
Great Britain
San Francisco’s McLaughlin Captures National Tennis Title
Aug 26 Newport Rhode Island Manurie B. E. McLaughlin of San Francisco defeats R Morris Williams of Philadelphia three sets to one to win the national tennis championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Manurie BE. McLaughlin
San Francisco
R. Morris Williams
Philadelphia
Fort Worth Man Charged With Church Fire Must Post Bond
Fort Worth August 26. J Ratliff failed in his habeas corpus plea today and must post bail or face jail on the charge of burning the Frank Norris church. The associate press report notes the case moving toward the next steps in the legal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
J. Ratliff
Frank Norris
Thaw's Lawyers Seek Guarded Access to Hopes and Fears
In Sherbrooke Quebec on August 26 Thaw's lawyers obtained a sheriff order restricting his access to離 presence of some counsel. The move aims to prevent further erratic conduct and potential disclosure of his escape. Salvation Army captains arrived from Montreal offering spiritual consolation.
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Sherbrooke
Kewbec
Jesi
Montreal
Judson Centenary Party Sails to Burma for Missionary Celebration
A notable party of religious and missionary workers sailed from San Francisco aboard the Siberia for Burma to attend the Judson centenary celebration. Members include Rev. J. G. Brigg Minnesota C S Fickes South Dakota Rev Herry M Sanders New York Mrs H G Safford Boston Mrs S A Scribner Chicago Miss Minnie Moody Milwaukee Miss Louise N Robinson Rochester Miss Ada A Brigham Benninton VI. Celebrations expected to begin in Bargoon in December with Burma’s lieutenant governor presiding.
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San Francisco
Cal
Siberia
Burma
Misionary Judson
J. G. Brigg
Minnesota
C. S. Fickes
South Dakota
Herry M. Sanders
New York
H. G. Safford
Boston
S. A. Scribner
Chicago
Minnie Moody
Milwaukee
Louise N. Robinson
Rochester
Ada A. Brigham
Bennington
Bargoon
Composer of The Holy City dies at 69 in England
Michael Maybrick, noted English composer of the sacred song The Holy City, died today at his home in England aged 69. He was the brother in law of Florence Maybrick.
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Michae Maybrick
England
San Francisco Votes on Municipal Ownership of Street Cars
San Francisco will hold a special election tomorrow to decide bonds for municipal street car lines. Women voters, over one third of registered, may determine the outcome in this spirited campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Specia
Womer
Best Pain Killer Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
Reed Dru Store offers Bucklen Arnica Salve for skin injuries claiming immediate pain removal. Customer FE F Chamberlain of Clinton, Maine praises its effectiveness, saying it robs cuts of their terror and equals other remedies in healing. Only 25 cents.
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Bucklen
FE F Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Reed Dru
Half Million Loss at Railroad Shop in Teague Texas
A fire at the Trinity and Grazos Valley railroad shops in Teague Texas caused about twenty acres to burn and nearly half a million dollars in damage. The blaze started at 2 am in the storeroom, destroying woodworking, blacksmith, and tin shops while the roundhouse and power plants were saved by a fire wall. Five locomotives were burned, payroll records for 509 employees survived, and the railroad plans immediate rebuilding. The cause is unknown and no injuries were reported.
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Associated Press
Teague
Texas
Trinity
Grazos Valley
Sentenced to Hang for Mary Phagan Murder in Atlanta
Leo Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, was sentenced to hang on October 10 in Atlanta Georgia. The Aug 26 verdict and date place the case in the public spotlight as the city awaits the execution order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Associated Press
Nanking Falls to Government Forces After Rebel Holdout
Dispatches from Shanghai report Nanking captured by government forces, ending the rebels last stronghold and signaling major setback for the Chinese uprising. The report is filed by the Associated Press from London dated August 26.
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Associated Press
London
Shanghai
Nanking
Race Meeting at Connaught Park Opens at Ottawa
Ottawa Ont Aug 26 Everything is in readiness for the opening of the summer race meeting of the Connaught Park Jockey Club. The track is in excellent condition and stables hold the speediest horses seen on the Canadian circuit this year as officials anticipate seven days of good sport.
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Ottawa
Ont
Connaught Park Jockey Club
Old-Time Telegraphers Meet in Detroit Reunion
In Detroit on August 26 the Old-Time Telegraphers Association and the United States Military Telegraph Corps hold a three day reunion. Members hail from several hundred cities and attendances rise for the sessions ending Thursday at Mt Clemens. Thomas A Edison, charter member of the old group, is expected to attend and may send a message to President Wilson from the Mt Clemens depot instrument where he began telegraphy.
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Detroit
Mich
Mt. Clemens
Edison
Wilson
Costly Treatment Converts to Chamberlain's Tablets
C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas suffered constipation and indigestion spending hundreds on medicine. He visited a St. Louis hospital and a New Orleans hospital with no cure. After returning home he used Chamberlain's Tablets and recovered. Sold by all dealers. (Aay.)
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C. H. Hines
Whitlow
Ark
St. Louis
New Orleans
Chamberlain
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Finis
J. Garrett
R. V. Martin
J. M. Herrera
Philadelphia, Pa
St. Louis, Mo
Sam J. Jordan
Eneinal
City
Hamilton
J. R. Smith
Pythians
Euvers
Honus Wagner
Amoni Pirate
Larry McLean
Cincinati
Cutting
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, Ga
Coca-Cola
Congres
White House
United Sttes
Mexico
Mr. Wilson
Haye
Mr. Lind
Auwlies
Thaw
Errati
Matteawan
Judson Centennia
Trinity and Brazos Valley
Teague DE
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