Harriman Denied Control Of Texas And Pacific Railroad
A Gould representative denied reports that E H Harriman gained control of the Texas and Pacific through stock purchases. Edward T Jeffery, president of Denver and Rio Grande, said the rumor has no foundation. Boston sources suggested a harmony pact between Gould and Harriman affecting Southwestern traffic.
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Denver and
Rio Grande
Fort Worth
Tex
E. H. Harriman
Texas and Pacific
Gould
Goulds
Texas News Service
Edward T. Jeffery
New York
Denver and Rio Grande
Boston
Mass
Geo. J. Gould
Harriman
Southwest
Southern Pacific
Pouring Troops Into Saltillo During Reyes Agitation
Dispatches report additional government troops arriving in Saltillo to quell political agitation in Northern Mexico. In Monterey streets are patrolled by soldiers on the birthday of General Reyes amid feared disturbances. The situation remains quiet but trouble is expected tonight.
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Monterey
Reyes
EL Paso
Saltillo
Mexico
Rainy Morning Drizzles Across Sherman Dallas Fort Worth
A heavy rain fell for an hour this morning within five miles of Sherman with more rain expected. Reports at two this afternoon said heavy rains in Dallas and Hillsboro and rain also falling in Fort Worth.
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Sherman, Tex
Sherman
Dallas
Hillsboro
Fort Worth
Girl Climbs Ten Stories On Wager In San Antonio
Miss Sue Henry, a stenographer, climbs to the top of the ten story Stowers building under construction in San Antonio at daybreak on a $5 wager.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sue Henry
Earl of Amrah Narrows Escape in Galveston
Galveston police detained Sir Robert Burke Earl of Amrah a rich veteran of the Boer War. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined two dollars in corporation court. The case exposed his identity as nobility after he sailed for Vera Cruz. he serves as colonel of the Seventh Regiment of Huzzars.
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Galveston
Corporation Court
Robert Burke
Earl
Amrah
Ireland
Mexico
International Club
Sir Robert
Vera Cruz
Sevenenth Regiment of
Three Chinese Taken Up At Fort Worth
Three Chinese men were captured near the Texas and Pacific passenger station by U S Immigration Officer Henry Moler. They were held on $1000 bond each for a hearing in September on a charge of unlawfully remaining in the United States as an investigation targets those responsible for smuggling them into the country.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas and Pacific
United States
Henry Moler
Podge
Saving Begins at Home and Regular Deposits
The message urges immediate saving with $1 deposit to start and weekly deposits to build surprising results. Signed by M. S. Stout President A. D. Turner Vice President and H. F. Schweer Cashier.
Weather notes show scattered rain signals and cool cotton
At 2 PM readings show only 85, a drop from 112 on Wednesday. Overcast skies and east winds hint at rain, with Amarillo reports of heavy rain yesterday. The 24 hour Amarillo precipitation was 0.00 inches while Bartonville signals strong rain, thunder, and low clouds. Cold air remains in the region and cotton looks sick but rebounding slightly.
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Tifé Mercury
Amarillo
Weather Bureau
Bartonville
Decorations for Talft and Diaz Cost $20,000
Juarez reports that $20,000 will be spent on decorations for Talft and Diaz. The notice, dated Aug 20, indicates funds are allocated for ceremony or celebration items to honor the figures mentioned.
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Talft
Diaz
Juarez
Mexican Government Decorates City for Taft Diaz Visit
The city will be decorated by the Mexican government for the October 16th visit of President Taft and Diaz, though it is not believed that either leader will attend. A full fight will headline the entertainment.
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Taft
Diaz
Campbell vexed as Taft skips Austin Texas visit
Governor Campbell complains that President Taft omitted the state capital from his Texas itinerary. He says he will not travel to honor Taft in Austin, though he may join the Taft Diaz meeting in El Paso as he believes it is his duty.
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Austin
Campbell
Taft
Texas
Becaue
St. Louis
el Paso
Judge Johny N. Dean Dies In Chicago
El Paso Tex Aug 20 Judge Johny N Dean former district attorney state senator and late Marfa town owner died this morning in Chicago He once ran for Congress in the district and half a century ago drove a stage into El Paso fought Indians along the way The obituary notes a colorful career and ties to El Paso Marfa and Chicago.
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Dean
EL Paso
Tex
Johny N. Dean
Marfa
Chicago
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