Faithful Regulars Enjoy the Radium Salt Water Natatorium
A city feature promotes swimming as healthful for all ages at Monroe Natatorium. The piece describes crowds and “Regulars” who ride early morning to the pool, where Radium-Salt waters energize bodies and all muscles get exercise. It notes broad accessibility, safety with moderation, and the social scene of regulars and their dogs.
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Monroe
Everbody
Largo
DeSiard
Second Street
River Front
Giant Sunspot Visible to Naked Eye Says Hicks
St Louis astronomer Prof Ira L Hicks reports a huge sunspot 60000 miles across that dwarfs earlier spots. He observed it half an hour yesterday noting a volcano like eruption at the edge and a 15000 mile devastated zone beyond the main area. The spot is about two days old and may stay visible for days.
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St. Louis
Ira L. Hicks
Hicks
Governor Sander seeks attorney general aid in land case
New Orleans August letter outlines a request to authorize and direct the Attorney General to assist in public land title disputes whether lands belong to the state or subdivisions. The move follows a Tensas Basin land suit where the Supreme Court ruled the state could not sue, prompting Levee Board action. Governor and official want AG participation in litigation.
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Gen. Guion
Tensas Levee
Guion
Tensas Basin
Tensas Delta Land Company
Supreme Court
Levee Board
M. C. Thompson
Thompson
Mayor Gaynor shows marked improvement in health
New York Aug 11 Mayor William J Gaynor showed greater strength today than since the attack. Physicians encouraged by his condition, with a 100 1 5 temperature and pulse 76, and his brother Thomas Gaynor traveling for a three day visit to Baltimore.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
J. J. Gallagher
Thomas L. Gaynor
Baltimore
Stewart
Arlez
Mayor Doing Nicely In Penitent Threats Case
The report notes Gallagher and Astle involved in a case where threats were issued against a person named Bill. The city mayor is described as doing nicely amid the controversy and discussions focus on penitence and discipline rather than judicial outcomes.
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Gallagher
Astle
Damaging Evidence in Bribery Case Emerges in Oklahoma
Aug 11 McAlester Okla. Congressman C D Carter testified that Richard Adams a Washington attorney and Delaware Indian revealed a plan to profit five per cent from the McMurray land contracts under congressional investigation. Carter named Congressman McGuire Dr Wright and others as participants. Adams said he would press for his five per cent while alleging double crossing by McMurray. Carter also recounted a Washington remark to approach old man Gore to withdraw a bill against the McMurray contracts.
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C. D. Carter
Oklahoma
Richard Co. Adams
Washington
Adams
McMurray
Carter
McGuire
Dr. Wright
Choctaws
Carer
Hannon
Gore
Comic Opera Set in the Philippines by De Mille Trio
William De Mille Cecil De Mille Edward Paulton present a comic opera with scenes laid in the Philippines. Music composed by Anton Hegner, promising lively numbers and scenic spectacle.
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William and
Cecil de Mille
Edward Paulton
Philippines
Anton Hegner
Governor Sanders names book committee for text selection
Baton Rouge August 11. The Text Book Committee created by Act 39 was appointed by Governor Sanders. Members include Nicholas Bauer New Orleans J N Gourdain St James S A Alleman Assumption S.R. Cummins De Soto T Brown Ouachita W Leroy Baton Rouge and W B Prescott Opelousas. The panel is empowered with full authority to select textbooks. Surgeon J H White and Dr Harvey Dillon visited the governor amid quarantine station interest at the mouth of the Mississippi.
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J. H. White
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Harvey Dillon
State Board of Health
White
Mississippi River
George M. Cohan Theatre to Open Around Oct 1
New York will see the George M. Cohan Theatre open about October 1 with a new musical by George M. Cohan. The cast includes his father mother and sister alongside Tom Lewis and Emma Janvier.
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George M. Cohan
New York
Tom Lewis
Emma Janvier
Myrle Bellew to stage The Scandal this season
Myrle Bellew selects The Scandal by Bataille for the upcoming season marking a bold choice for the theater. The production promises a provocative drama with likely strong performances and critical appeal.
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Myrle Bellew
Bataille
Aldrich Plans Public Reply to Bristow Tariff Charges
Boston and Warwick reports reveal Senator Aldrich will respond publicly to Senator Bristow of Kansas over the Payne Aldrich tariff rubber schedule. Aldrich denies plans to stay in office, says he will retire, and will defend the tariff in a forthcoming West campaign speech.
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Aldrich
Crane
Massachusetts
Norton
Senate
Kansas
McNeil and Letham Fined in England Mayor Court
In England Arkansas on August 11 S L McNeil paid a $25 fine plus costs for drunkenness after authorities alleged he drank two gallons of cider bought Sunday from J E Letham a local merchant. Letham received a $50 fine for selling the cider and $25 for operating the business on Sunday.
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England
Ark
S. L. McNeil
J. E. Letham
Letham
Wets Platform Calls for Submission at Texas Convention
The Texas wets faction pushes for platform submission despite a strong anti stance within the convention. Officials and delegates discuss H2 proposals, with organizers stressing unity while opponents warn of divisive splits ahead of the vote.
Texas Democrats Nominate Colquitt Ticket At Galveston
The Texas Democratic state convention elected a full state ticket led by Oscar B. Colquitt for governor and A. B. Davidson for lieutenant governor both anti prohibitionists. The platform supports Colquitt and Bailey, endorses local self government, a nonpolitical penitentiary board, and tariff positions. The convention also upheld Bailey against reform attempts and noted mixed views on Campbell administration.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas
Democratic State Convention
Oscar B. Colquitt
A. B. Davidson
J. Sheb Williams
Paris
Bailey
Campbell
Patterson’s Hold Fails as Shelby County Party Withholds Endorsement
Memphis Aug 11. Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee rejects Gov M R Patterson for governor endorsement and also withholds support for former Gov Benton McMillan for U S Senator. Only C E Prescott votes for Patterson. Action follows defeat of Supreme Court candidates and Pardoning of Col Cooper in Carmack case, signaling bolting Democrats gain in power.
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Memphis
M. R. Patterson
Tennessee
Democratic
Shelby County
Patterson
Supreme Court
Gove
Col. Cooper
Carmack
McMillan Property Sale Ad Says No Sale No Charge
Advert for McMillan real estate promising no sale no charge. The brief notice asserts the firm will list property for sale with no upfront fees and emphasizes earning commission only on successful sale. No other details provided.
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McMillan
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