Repair work on National Lines of Mexico Nearing Completion
Repair crews report the gap between General Tellez’s last position and the next station will be closed in a day or two allowing rail service to resume later this week. Trains currently run Rodriguez to Monterey, Monterey to Saltillo, and Tampico to San Luis Potosi to Mexico City with track and bridges in good condition south of Rodriguez. Rolling stock and equipment are being prepared. traffic will resume as soon as the track is ready, by Saturday at the latest.
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Mexico
Tellez
Rodriguez
Monterey
Saltillo
Tampico
San Juls
Mexico City
Personal News From Corpus Christi Arrivals and Departures
Hebbronville Lange J Howerton left for St Louis with L C Dorsey of Houston stopping at the Hamilton. C N Hellen of Hebbronville in Corpus Christi staying at the Ross. C N Smith of San Antonio registered at the Ross. Many locals and visitors including Mrs Con Mims returning from Corpus Christi and Robt B Lignoski preparing to move to San Antonio. Names listed: J N Houston Austin Arthur Harlan Brenham and others in town or passing through.
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Arthur Harlan
Brenham
Hamilton
J. N. Houston
Austin
L. C. Doney
Houston
Brenham Ross
C. N. Smith
San Antonio
Geo. Simpson
EF. J. Tarvis
Paris
Tenn
H. C. Cameron
Cinti
C. W. Hellen
Hebbronville
E. Manantou
Compton shines for St. Louis Americans in Philadelphia game
A Southwest Texas League alum from Beeville, Compton, now with the St. Louis Americans, showcased heavy hitting against Philadelphia. He went 5 times, collecting a two-bagger and a home run, drawing praise from teammates and fans in Laredo memories of his prior visits with Big Bill Holbrook.
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Southwest Texas League
Compton
Beeville
Laredo
Bill” Holbrook
Umps
St. Louis Americans
Philadelphia
Birthday Party for Halcombe Austin in San Luis Potosi
Mrs. Robi McCullough hosted a birthday party yesterday afternoon for her grandson Halcombe Austin who turned seven. Twenty five children enjoyed a fishpond and games, with each guest receiving a cake marked with their initial and a final treat of ice cream. A pipe surprise released a rubber animal when a ribbon was pulled, delighting the youngsters.
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Robi. McCullough
Master Halcombe Austin
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Anni
Grandfather Reveals His Inner Boy In A Playful Visit
A child notes his grandpa once was a small boy and discovers shared joys while dining and playing together. The grandpa, tall and dignified, reveals a gentler side as they romp, and the child imagines the past life of his elder. The poem titled The Round Table.
Cotton Carnival Opens in Galveston July 24
Special to The Times Galveston Tex July 23 The Fifth Annual Cotton Carnival will open July 24 and run eleven days bringing thousands of visitors. Opening ceremonies include an address by Texas Railroad Commissioner Farl B Mayfield on The greatest Cotton Port in the World. The July 25 civic parade will feature floats and a history of Galveston with plans to surpass southern parades in scale.
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Galveston
Tex
United States
Far! B. Mayfield
Texas
Mayfield
Gal Vyeston
South
Notice to Creditors in Webb County Texas 1913
The State of Texas Webb County notice to creditors of Augusta Fasnacht. On June 30 1913 she deeded all property to the assignee for creditors consenting to proportional share and discharge. Assignee qualified. Creditors consenting must file consent within four months and claims within six months at Laredo Texas. July 8 1913. Also ad describes art exhibit featuring Panama Canal model Battleship Texas cotton exhibits and a Carnival in Galveston with concerts and a children's parade.
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Augusta Fasnacht
Laredo
Texas
Sy Hallmann
Galveston
Virginia Campaign Opens With Light Interest in Democratic Party
Richmond July 23 The Virginia campaign for governor and other state offices begins this week dominated by Democrats. Nominees will be chosen at a state primary next Tuesday with most names unopposed. Gov Renominee Taylor Ellyson seeks reelection. challengers include Lewis H Machen and Alexander J Wedderburn for lieutenant governor. Attorney general contenders are S Gordon Cumming John Garland Pollard and Samuel W Williams.
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Richmond
Virginia
Old Dominion
Henry C. Stuart
Russell
B. O. James
A. W. Harmon, Jr
R. C. Stearns
Taylor Ellyson
Lewis H. Machen
Alexander J. Wedderburn
Alexandria
S. Gordon Cumming
Hampton
John Garland Pollard
Henrico
Samuel W. Williams
Wythe
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Promises Quick Home Repair
In a Delvalle Texas testimonial J H Polanco says Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his girl's cut foot after others doubted it. An advertisement touts the salve as the world's best, urging purchase at 25 cents and noting Reed Drug Co's recommendation.
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Bucklen
J. H. Polanco
Delvalle
Tex
R. No. 2
Reed Drug Co
Idle Week For The Fighters In New York
New York reports a dull week for boxing with no major cards planned for seven days. Promoters shut down venues and expect a Labor Day reopening. The Atlantic A. A. plans a 10 round main event featuring Billy Bennett against Harry Condon, with Rockaway Beach breezes as the backdrop.
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New York
Knights of the Squared Circle
Atlantic A. A
Rockaway Beach
Billy Bennett
Ireland
Harry Condon
Brooklyn
Denver Hosts Federal Motorcyclists Convention And Races
Denver attendance marks a shift from past League of American Wheelmen gatherings as the Federation of American Motorcyclists opens its annual convention and race meet. Hundreds attend with riders arriving on machines ahead of a racing program featuring amateur championships from one to fifty miles. Local officials expect a standout event in American motorcycling history.
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Denver
Colo
National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen
Federation of American Motorcyclists
America
Monterey News publisher visits Laredo from Washington
Colonel J A Robertson proprietor and publisher of the Monterey News, a prominent American figure in northern Mexico, arrived in Laredo from Washington DC yesterday. He planned to stay through the week and board a southbound train soon after to resume his travels. Robertson is noted as affable and active in Monterey’s diverse industries and development.
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J. A. Robertson
Monterey News
Mexico
Laredo
Washington, D. C
Col. Robertson
Roberson
Monterey
Mexican Republic
May Permit Arms Shipped to Both Sides in Mexico
Associated Press reports Washington weighing repeal of the neutrality proclamation to allow arms exports to Mexican factions. Congressional leaders largely back the move, arguing free arm shipments could hasten a Mexican settlement. Also noted, Admiral Cowles ordered to Guaymas to probe claims that Thomas Hind, assistant S P railroad superintendent, is held for ransom by federals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
Cowles
Guaymas
Thomas Hind
Southern Pacific Railroad
May compromise could end Katy ouster suit
Austin July 28 3 Attorney General Looney said a compromise to the state's ouster and penalty suit against the Katy railroad is possible. He did not reveal terms but stated that Katy proposals accepted would tear down the state's suit in each case against consolidation.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Looney
Katy
Senator Kaufman Dies at Home in Buckholtz
Galveston Texas July 23 news reports the death of State Senator Kaufman of the Seventeenth District at his Buckholtz home. He previously served as collector of internal revenue for Texas under the Cleveland administration.
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Galveston
Texas
Buckholtz
Kaufman
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Culberson Now Much Improved Says He Will Return Soon
W B Harrison reports sister Mrs Charles Culberson says the senior Texas senator is improving slowly at Cromwell New Hampshire and will soon resume his senate duties She denies Bright's disease and retirement.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
W. B. Harrison
Charles Culberson
Cromwell
New Hampshire
Culberson
Peace Talks Set For Bucharest In Treaty Mediations
Sofia July 23 Servia and Greece agreed peace negotiations will be held in Bucharest Roumania An armistice is being arranged at Nish and should conclude in two days Roumania rejects Turkey joining the peace conferences Mulhall told the senate lobby committee he failed to meet Charles Murphy in 1909 hoping to back George Gordon Battle for New York governor Introduction of Mulhall letters expected by tomorrow.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Bucharest
Roumania
Nish
Associated Press
Washington
Martin Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee Today
Charles Murphy
George Gordon Battle
New York
Murphy
Mulhall
Quin eam Climbs from Eighth to First in Three-I League
The Quin eam moved from eighth place on June 27 to first on July 9 after a spectacular stretch. Team standings shifted as key wins elevated Quin eam in the Three-I League race with strong performances by top players.
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Quin Eam
Revival in Coffin After Hanging Shocked Starks
In Starks Florida on July 23 Associated Press reports Hersey Mitchell a Black man hanged for murder was revived in his coffin after being declared dead by physicians. He lived for three hours before dying again. Mitchell had been left hanging thirty eight minutes after the trap was sprung.
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Associated Pross
Starks
Fla
Hersey Mitchell
Mitchell
Tariff Bill Under Senate Scrutiny in July Discussion
Washington July 3 The senate today began examining the tariff bill section by section in a move toward potential amendments and final passage. The proceeding marks a critical step in shaping trade policy and tariff levels for various goods.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Cotton Prices Break 75 Points in New Orleans Trade
New Orleans July 23 price of old July cotton fell sharply by 75 points, a drop amounting to about 4 dollars per bale as trading proceeded today in the market.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Steubenville Opens Three Day History Celebration
Steubenville Ohio hosts a three day city celebration with military groups and dignitaries from across the country. Events honor George Rogers Clark expedition Baron von Steuben and Morgan’s Confederate flag march through Steubenville, the farthest north Confederate colors reached in the Civil War.
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Steubenville
George Rogers Clark
Baron von Steuben
Odd Will Proposes Perpetual Stove Aid to Salem Poor
Boston July 23 One of the oddest wills before Essex county probate court in Salem concerns Thomas W. Sweetser who died sixty years ago The will provides for furnishing Salem’s poor with cook stoves and ut ensils with 10000 placed to earn 6 percent interest forever and 600 yearly to buy stoves and utensils Officials seek to explain why the provision has not been carried out over six decades.
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Boston
Mass
Essex County
Salem
Thomas W. Sweetser
Wisconsin League of Municipalities Meets in Neenah
Mayors and city officials from nearly all Wisconsin cities attend a three day annual session in Neenah starting July 23 to discuss a wide variety of municipal problems and issues affecting the state.
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Neenah
Wis
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Lutheran Synod meeting opens in Laporte Indiana
Teachers from Lutheran parochial schools across a large Midwest region attend the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri conference in Laporte. Professor Oscar Rusch of Chicago presides over the sessions opening today.
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Laporte
Ind
Middle West
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Oscar Rusch
Chicago
Fifty women known to be dead in factory fire
In Binghamton New York July 23 conservative estimates place the dead at over 50 of 125 workers in the Binghamton Clothing Company plant. Many were women and girls. 41 known to have escaped. Names were burned from the list, delaying full casualty count. City physicians warned the toll may reach 60.
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Associated Press
Binghampton
N. Y
Binghampton Clothing Company
Result of Senatorial Election Will Not Be Known Until Vote is Canvassed
The article notes that the outcome of the senatorial race cannot be declared until the official canvass is completed. It emphasizes the importance of certified results and potential delays pending verification by election authorities.
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Oliver
Cass County
Wheeler
Texarkana
Senate Adjourns as Reports Favor Direct Election Bills
The Texas Senate received two favorable committee reports on direct senatorial election bills with recommended amendments and adjourned until Friday to honor the late Senator Kaufman. The House was not in session this morning.
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Sy Associated Press
Austin
Texas
The
Senate Today
United
Senate
Kaufman
House
Miners Found Dead in German Mine
Fourteen miners were found dead today in a mine at Geilenkirchen after being entombed yesterday. The Associated Press reports the tragedy occurred in the underground pit with rescue efforts continuing to determine the cause and exact circumstances.
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Geilenkirchen
Germany
Geologists Plan Inspection Tour of Ontario Mines
A large party of foreign delegates to the International Congress of Geologists will visit Ontario mining districts next month. They started today a seven day inspection tour of Cobalt, Porcupine and the mining region, concluding in Ottawa.
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Toronto
Ont
International Congress of Geologists
Cobalt
Porcupine
Ontario
Otta
Nuns Sail for Leper Settlement in China
Three Montreal area nuns volunteered to spend their remaining lives at the leper settlement on Shek Lung Island near Canton. Friends gathered at Victoria to bid them Godspeed as they depart for the Orient today.
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Victoria
B. C
Orient
Sheeklung Island
Canton
China
Montreal
Kansas Retail Merchants Convene in Fort Scott
Leading Kansas retail merchants gathered in Fort Scott for the opening of the state association's annual convention. A large attendance and prominent speakers promise a successful meeting with live topics for discussion. Leavenworth Kansas City and Salina vie to host the next convention.
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Fort Scott
Kas
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Salina
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