New Pope Benedict XV Elected to Succeed Pius X
Rome reports Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa of Bologna elected supreme pontiff after two thirds majority in conclave. He accepted, choosing the name Benedict XV, with coronation planned for Sept. 6. He expressed hope for peace and gratitude toward America, amid war and upheaval.
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Benedict XV
Rome
Sacred College of Cardinals
Giacomo Della Chiesa
Bologna
Pope Pius X
Europe
Poitit
Sacred College
Cardinal Della Chiesa
Seruitineres
America
Della Chiesa
Monsignor Poggiani
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Della Volpe
Volpe
Monsignor
Damico
Basilica of
St. Peters
Cardinal Merry del Val
Cardinals Gibbons
Farley
O'Connell
Pro and anti factions shape Texas House speaker odds
A list ranks 78 pros and 62 antis in the next Texas House with two vacancies in Kerr County and Falls County likely filled by both sides. A steering committee seeks a unified candidate as a Dallas meeting nears.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Kerr County
A. M. Kennedy
Falls County
Joe Coffey
Mart
Antis
Dallas
Thomas W. Gregory Sworn In As U S Attorney General
Thomas W. Gregory of Austin Texas was sworn in Thursday as attorney general of the United States. The oath was administered by Chief Justice White.
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Thomas W. Gregory
Washington
Austin
Texas
United States
White
Causeway Bid Sets $140000 Price Tag in Texas
Corpus Christi Texas residents view the Nueces bay causeway linking Nueces and San Patricio counties as a modern engineering feat. The commissioners court awarded the contract to the W L Pearson Company of Houston for $140000, aiming to connect Corpus Christi north city limits to Portland.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Nueces
San Patricio
Nueces Bay
Portland
Commissioners Court
W. L. Pearson Company
Houston
Texas
$35,000 for Epileptic Colony Addition
Austin Texas appropriation of 35000 dollars for a new addition to the epileptic colony at Abilene becomes available. The contract for the improvement will be let immediately.
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Austin
Tex
Abilene
Four Hurt in Ranger Texas Train Derailment
Four persons were injured when a Texas and Pacific passenger train derailed near Ranger Texas on Wednesday morning.
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Ranger
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Legislature Backs Debate on Emergency Warehouse Bill
After two hours of debate lawmakers tabled the Humphrey amendments 65 to 36 then recessed to resume Wednesday. A free conference committee will review the emergency measure as the House and Senate work toward final action.
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Austin
Tex
Calvin
Harris
Humphrey
Kirby
Hill
House
Administration
Senate
McAskell
Dover
Joint Committee
Tarver
Llewelling
Burmeister
Bagby
Rogers
Texas Farmers Seek One Year Debt Suspension Law
A 70 member delegation from seven district Farmers Unions in Texas pressed Governor Colquitt and a joint House committee for a one year debt suspension measure. They urged submission to the current special session and asked for warehouse legislation, direct emergency currency loans to farmers at low interest, and an extension of the emergency law to March 1916.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Colquitt
McAdoo
Texas senate confirms three Colquitt appointees for prison board
The Texas Senate confirmed the governor's three prison board appointees after an all afternoon executive session. Stamps is named for four years, Bass for six years, and Murray for two years. Murray's term ends in January, allowing Ferguson to fill one seat later. All other recess appointments were approved. the session adjourned after six.
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R. J. Bass
O. W. Murray
N. W. Murray
Ferguson
Texas
House passes emergency warehouse bill after tense day
The administration emergency warehouse bill cleared the House 94 to 14 after a day of opposition and amendments. Key reforms addressed Humphrey and Russell provisions. Final passage followed protests by Brown Cooper Craven Morris Reeves Robertson Spradley Tarver Vickers Woods and others.
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Humphrey
McKamy
Russell
Senate
Brown
Cooper
Craven
Lewelling
McAskill
Morris
Victoria
Patton
Reeves
Robertson
Spradley
Tarver
Vickers
Woods
Navarro
Battle over Texas prison commission nominees delays confirmation
In Austin on Wednesday the Senate clashed over Governor Colquitt's prison commission nominees O W Murray R J Bass and O W Stamps. Pros sought swift confirmation while antis blocked action, opting for later decision after executive sessions and rule changes. Brelsfoerd pressed to revise rules to allow another executive session.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Colquitt
O. W. Murray
R. J. Bass
O. W. Stamps
Brelsfoerd
Hastland
Texas Senate Fails to Act After Five Hour Session
Austin notes the Texas Senate spent nearly five hours in session with speeches dominating the day. Lattimore opened debate on warehouse bills before Cowell urged creating a committee of the whole to study them. McNealue attacked a perceived cotton conspiracy, while Wiley defended measures on state ownership versus private ownership. Morrow and Brelsford criticized the administration and considered police powers to justify measures. The committee of the whole rose as Bailey moved to adjourn until Wednesday.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Lattimore
Cowell
McNealue
Dallas
Ana
Texas
Liverpool
Wiley
Hill
Bailey
Harris
Warehouse legislation stalls as copies unavailable
Austin lawmakers took no action on warehouse bills on Monday because the amended emergency bill had not been printed and copies were unavailable. The special joint committee began examining the permanent warehouse bill, while Burmeister announced a point of order claiming the session is a continuation of the regular session and that the Williams-Ousley bill cannot be reconsidered. Speaker Terrell disputes Burmeister’s point as unfounded.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
Davis
Burmeister
Terrell
Wiley bill sparks Senate debate in Texas
Austin Texas Monday the Wiley bill was called up in the senate and a long discussion began over its parliamentary status. The bill had been reported from committee with a majority favoring passage and a minority against. From 2 o clock until after the senate argued the point no headway was made. Wiley led the fight with Willacy and Gibson supporting him.
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Austin, Tex
Wiley
Senate
Willacy
Gibson
Butte Placed Under Martial Law Amid Miner Unrest
Butte and Silver Bow County were placed under martial law by Governor Stewart. Ten Montana National Guard companies arrived to secure the city while the Anaconda Company resumed mining with protection. The Butte mine workers’ committee faced ejectment when attempting to access the Original mine.
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Mont
Butte
Silver Bow County
Stewart
Montana State National Guard
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Butte Mine Workers’ Committee
Western Federation
New
Miners’ Union
Driscoll
President MacDonald
Butte Mine Workers’ Organization
James A. Chapman
Joseph Bradley
Charter Granted to Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, no capital stock, receives state charter with headquarters in Austin. Incorporators include Mrs. J. B. Dibrell Seguin and others. first year's officers list officers from Houston Sherman and other cities with district presidents.
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Capital Stock
Austin
Tex
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. B. Dibrell
Seguin
W. E. Spell
Waco
Marshall Spoonts
Fort Worth
Henry B. Fall
Houston
Maggie Barry
Sherman
W. C. Corbett
R. P. Robbins
Cleburne
Edmund Key
Marshall
H. P. Drought
San Antonio
S. H. Brunside
Wichita Falls
C. L. Bradford
Bonham
W. T. Spencer
H. L. Cunningham
Beaumont
H. D. Brown
Fred Fleming
Dallas
G. R. Scott
Corpus Christi
Olga Kohlberg
el Paso
Air duel over Paris as German planes clash with French forces
Three German aeroplanes harassed Paris on Wednesday as two French machines engaged them. Fire from rifles and machine guns on public buildings forced a German craft to separate. The French pilot pursued, the German drew ahead and vanished toward Fort Romainville. other German planes soon disappeared.
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Paris
Fort Romainville
Marine Corps win Dryden trophy in rifle matches
The Seagirt marine corps captured the Dryden trophy with a total score, finishing first in Saturday rifle matches at Seagirt. The team posted 1,102 points to secure the prize.
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Seagirt
The
Marine Corps
Revenue From Land Sales in August in Texas
Revenue into the state treasury from land sales and leases in August totaled 98 628 dollars. Of this amount 59 986 dollars was credited to the available fund and 88 692 dollars to the permanent fund.
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Austin
Tex
Refugees Leave Switzerland Amid American Departure
Washington reports state department consular officials say Switzerland is emptied of Americans except those who intend to stay as of Tuesday.
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Washington
Switzerland
State Department
Planked Shad Find on the Seaboard
A reader asks where to get .Planked shad with a maritime hint. The note points to the seaboard as the best source.
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Seaboard
Rub My Tism Cure For Rheumatism Ad
An old advertisement touts RUB MY TISM as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises cuts old sores burns and related pains. It claims antiseptic and anodyne properties and lists a price of twenty five cents.
Wealth and Pleasure Take a Lawn Mower Fall
An Ohio State Journal quip contrasts wealth with simple mishaps as the lawn mower breaks down, suggesting richer life pleasures lie beyond possessions. The remark playfully critiques overconfidence in material abundance.
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Ohio State Journal
Cuticura Soap and Ointment End Papercuts to Relief
Mrs Mary Boles of Cooper Texas reports severe body itching and a troublesome ear rash in 1914. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with quick healing after two weeks of treatment and notes the products’ world sale.
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Cooper
Texas
Mary Boles
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Bed Spells Mixup Ends In Drawers Revelation
In a Claysville spelling class Mrs Hitch repeats bed cat and dog, pressing the lesson. A young pupil finally answers bed as what you sleep in, claiming drawers, prompting a small, humorous moment reported by the Cynthiana Democrat.
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Claysville
Lue
Wounded Bird Upsets Canoe On Lake Oscawana
A maimed sparrow fell onto Mrs. Floyd Nesbitt's hat while she paddled a canoe on Lake Oscawana New York. The bird entangled in the trimmings caused her to lose balance and nearly drown before her husband reached her from shore and rescued her.
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Floyd Nesbitt
Lake Oscawana
New York State
Man in Trouble Finds Liberal Advice From Friends
When a man faces trouble his friends offer liberal advice. The quip suggests social circles give unsolicited guidance during hardships.
Sister's Trick Turns Coffee Fiend To Postum Convert
An anecdote describes a coffee addict who becomes healthier after a sister secretly substitutes Postum. Ten days prove Postum rebuilds strength, improves color and energy, and leads to lifelong use. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with prices and a health claim.
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Postum
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