Seed cotton values and county attorneys meet at Mineral Wells
Seed cotton was scarce with buyers pricing at 4 cents per pound and top quotes near 3.95 cents as opinions diverged on prospects. The Mineral Wells gathering of county attorneys adjourned with Fort Worth chosen as next meeting site. John W. Baskin presided, Noah Roark vice president, Joe B. Hatchett secretary. An address by Judge Clem B. Potter highlighted improvements in Texas administration and lawmakers urged reforms to procedure including abolishing degrees of murder.
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Dallas
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Joe B. Hatchett
Lockhart
Clem B. Potter
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Woman Waits for Taft with Concealed Knives
A 40 year old woman named Caroline Beers was stopped at a Columbus hotel before President Taft's arrival. Police found two long knives concealed in her clothing and a photograph of Taft on the knife handle. She claimed to be the president's wife and resided in Greenville, Ohio, with about $200 on her.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Taft
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Release Guban Assaulted Diplomat Sparks Outcry
Havana August 29. The release of Enrique Maza last night provoked indignation in American and foreign circles. Maza was re arrested yesterday on charges of assaulting Hugh S. Gibson American charge d affaires. The judge set bail at 500 dollars, the lowest bail in an assault case, after a promise of no bail.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Havana
Enrique Maza
Maza
Hugh
G Bson
US demands punishment for Cuban assault on American
The United States says the Cuban newspaper man who assaulted Hug Gidson must face adequate punishment. The State Department stresses the importance of proper punishment and urges Panama to control the Panama pole and stop brutality against Americans.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
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State Department
Panama
Panama Pole
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Recount Likely After South Carolina Governor Vote Discrepancy
Associated Press dispatch from Columbia reports a claim that ballots cast in Tuesday's governor primary exceed the voting age population by about 30 000. The State Executive Committee chair was told of the excess and a recount is expected. Officials estimate 20 000 more governor votes than for any other state officer.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Columbia
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Katy Names Young General Manager W A Webb
W A Webb appointed general manager of the Katy system. His railroad background includes Colorado and Southern and Texas Central. He joined as assistant to President Schaff and recently became head of all Katy lines.
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W. A. Webb
Katy
North Texas fly plague investigation reaches Sherman
E A Miller, assistant state entomologist, left for Sherman to study the fly pest. Gov Colquitt recommended Lloyd P Lochridge of Houston for publicity work at A and M college. Harry M Johnston declined the appointment. D EF Becker succeeds District Judge S H Huff. Associated Press dispatch from Austin dated August 29.
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Harry M. Johnston
D. EF. Becker
S. H. Huff
Associated Press Dispatch
Austin
E. A. Miller
Sherman
Lochridge
Dipatch
H. M. Johnston
A and M. College
Gov. Colquitt Today
Lloyd P. Lochridge
Houston
Decker Named Forty Sixth District Judge
Gov Col quitt announced Davis E. Decker of Quanah was named district judge of the Forty sixth district to succeed Judge S. Huff who resigned to accept the Chief Justiceship of the Seventh District Civil Appellate Court.
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Austin
Gov. Colquitt
Davis E. Decker
Quanah
Forty Sixth
H. Huff
Cotton Seed Oil Rulings Under Texas Pure Food Act
Austin August 29. Commissioner Abbott announced two key rulings under the state Pure Food act. The first requires cotton seed collection from gins be regulated, while the second prohibits sale of adulterated linseed oil by lumber yards drug stores paint shops and others.
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Abbott
Attorney General Revises Public Weighers Opinion
The Attorney General's office, via Assistant AG Funderburk, revises a prior ruling on who may weigh cotton sugar wool and hides. The new opinion restricts weighing to public weighers or the owner in person, or an authorized factor or agent's private weigher, in cities with a public weigher.
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H. R. Wilson
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Roosevelt Says Taft Might Carry Six States
In Oyster Bay on August 29 Col Roosevelt said Taft has a chance to win only about six states in November, without naming them. He cited Vermont as one state and noted his own speaking tour there today.
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Col. Roosevelt
Taft
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Taft Declares He Will Take No Part in Politics
In a speech from the rear of his private car in Spring, Massachusetts, President Taft said he would take no further part in active politics. He stated that people must decide without hearing him again.
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Taft
Roosevelt Opens Campaign Attacks in Bennington Speech
Col Roosevelt opened his campaign in Bennington Vermont attacking Senator Penrose and Archbald for their testimony before the Senate committee.
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Associated Press Dispatch
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Col. Roosevelt
Penrose
Archbald
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Wilson 10 Speak At Two Stops In Harrisburg Trip
Gov. Wilson, while not planning extra remarks, was met by large crowds at Lancaster and Harrisburg. He spoke at both ends of his train journey, shaking hands and waving his hat as supporters pressed for more remarks.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Harrisburg
Gov. Wilson
Lancaster
Oil Men Before Federal Grand Jury in Dallas
The federal grand jury is expected to return indictments later today in Dallas. Prominent Texas oil men are expected to appear before the jury as authorities investigate potential Sherman Act violations.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Dallas
Federal Grand Jury
Texas
Progressive New Orleans Adopts Commission Form Government
In New Orleans on August 28 the commission form of government was adopted by a vote of 23,900 to 2,119, a ratio over 10 to 1, following an aid referendum. The move restructures city governance and assigns commissioners to oversee departments.
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New Orleans
New Fall Shoes and Goods In Stock
Local merchants announce new fall arrivals with a range of garments, piece goods, and footwear for the whole family. Hanan Shoes for men, Selby Shoes for ladies, and Buster Brown Shoes for boys and girls highlighted.
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Hanan
Selby
Buster Brown
Fall trading push from local store advertisement
A local retailer invites customers to get in line for fall trading, promising worthwhile bargains and a strong in-store experience as the campaign begins.
Taft Nixes Sending U S Troops to Nicaragua
President Taft rescinded the order to dispatch American troops from Panama to Nicaragua. He said a sufficient Marine force would be in Managua and Corinto early next week to protect American citizens.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Nicaragua
Managua
Corinto
Armored Cruiser California Lands 350 Marines
Washington reports that 350 bluejackets arrived yesterday at Corinto aboard the armored cruiser California. The carrier's force movement signals heightened activity in the region as authorities confirm the transfer کردند.
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California
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Corinto
Archbold Seeks Temporary Relief of Duty
Washington dispatch reports Judge Archbald has requested Chief Justice White to temporarily relieve him of duty as his Senate trial approaches. The action aims to free the judge from official duties during the proceedings.
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Washington
R. W. Archbald
Senate
White
United States Supreme Court
Meeting of City Teachers Saturday at High School
Superintendent J W Beaty announced a meeting of all city school teachers for Saturday at 1 30 pm in the High School building with full attendance expected. The session will review next years work starting Sept 2 and permit informal discussion with the superintendent as schools prepare to open Monday. Book stores report strong demand for school books and supplies.
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J. W Beaty
Blease Leads in South Carolina Primary Returns
Early returns from the South Carolina primary show Gov. Blease with about a 1100 vote lead. Senator Tillman holds a majority over his two opponents.
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Columbia
8. C
Gov. Blease
Tillman
Weather Outlook for New Orleans on August 26
The forecast from New Orleans shows fair conditions expected through Friday with light to moderate temperatures. Winds are light, and no significant precipitation is anticipated in the area.
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