President's Position Hardened by Libel Probe
The article notes President then facing criminal libel actions against Mr. Pulitzer of the New York World, with lawyers in Congress deeming the move risks press freedom. It also mentions potential subpoenas targeting individual newspaper figures, Taft enjoying a waltz in Atlanta, Yoakum buying 180 acres near Brownsville, Cooper and Sharp on trial for Carmack’s murder, arrests at the Majestic theater in Dallas, 138 indictments at Eagle Pass, and a Missouri Pacific wreck injuring 23 at Coffeyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulitzer
New York World
Congress
Eagle Pass
Tex
Committee On Indian Affairs
U. S. Senate
United States
Mexico
Antis Hold the Upper Hand in Texas Legislature
In Austin on January 18, reports from the committee on constitutional amendments show pros and antis maneuvering to force a vote on submission. Pros claim near but short of two thirds. antis say they have solid support and will vote when prompted. Secret caucuses and floor managers frame a tense battle over the likely defeat or passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Antis
Buchanan
Standifer
Wortham
Fitzhugh
Jenkins
H. A. Ivy
State Local Option Association
Farm loan offer at seven percent from Denton Trust Co
An advertisement promotes Denton Trust Company offering a land backed loan at seven percent interest arguing it is a better deal than high farm loan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Trust Company
Cotton prices rise overseas and in New Orleans markets
Denton reports show continuing cotton price climbs with Liverpool and New York quotes rising. Spot sales and local lint prices mixed as eggs edge up. Fort Worth livestock receipts show higher hog and steer prices with cattle tops near 5.65 and hogs to 6.12.
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Fort Worth
Colds and Grip Cure Proclaimed by Hick’s Capu chine
Advertisement promotes Hick's Capu chine as the best remedy for colds and grip with immediate liquid effects. Claims to cure the cold and restore normal conditions. Sold in drug stores at 10, 25, and 50 cents.
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Hick
Night Riders Threaten Six Condemned Men
Judge Jones received a threatening letter signed Black Pate s from Cheatham county claiming none of the six condemned will be hanged and an army of sixty thousand would march to free them. Governor Patterson was also named in the obscene message. Judge Jones remains undeterred. General Caldwell is ready to try Ed Marshall for the Rankin murder but his lawyers seek a continuance. Bail issues loom as the case nears trial. Marshall is currently out on twenty five thousand dollar bond and wealth is noted.
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Union City
Tenn
Jat
Judge Jones
Black Pate
Cheatham County
Tobacco
Patterson
General Caldwell
Ed Marshall
Rankin
Foley's Orino Laxative Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver with a pleasant taste. It claims relief occurs once bowels become regular and reduces need for ongoing purgatives. Garrison and Kimmins sponsor the product.
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Foley
Garrison & Kimmins
Capital knocks at Texas door as Yoakum urges friendly policy
B F Yoakum chairman of Rock Island Frisco says Texas can attract outside capital with a friendly climate. He warns against restrictive conditions by legislators and predicts a golden era if development proceeds with stable support. He met Governor Campbell in Austin to discuss the state’s openness to investment.
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Austin
Tex
B. F. Yoakum
Rock Island-Frisco Systems
Campbell
Texas
Yoakum
COWAN AT HOME FORT WORTH COPES WITH TARIFF FIGHT
Judge 8 H Cowan general attorney for the Texas Cattle Raisers association returns from Washington where he led efforts to keep the present tariff on hides. He says cattlemen and farmers will seek closer cooperation and may urge President elect Taft to retain Secretary Wilson. if not reappointed they want a Western successor. Cowan is confident hides will stay off the free list.
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Fort Worth
Tex
H. Cowan
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
Washington
Ways and Means
Cowan
Hides
Mrs Goforth Praises Hunt's Lightning Oil
Mrs Z EB Goforth of Kansas City says after using a sample bottle and two 2cc bottles she was nearly cured of catarrh her headaches stopped and she endorses the medicine as the best she has seen and cannot be without it.
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Z’ EB. Goforth
Holly Street
Kansas City
Hunt
Wider market for cotton education campaign urged
In New Orleans a letter from W B Thompson of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange asks Secretary Wilson for a broader U S Department of Agriculture effort to educate the public on the many uses of cotton as a substitute for imported materials. The goal is to expand demand and lift prices by informing manufacturers of cotton applications.
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New Orleans
U. S. Agricultural Department
W. B. Thompson
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Wilson
Robbers Loot First State Bank at Carrier and Flee with 3000
Burglars shattered the Carrier bank vault with nitro glycerine, escaping with 3000 after shots fired at dawn. Citizens roused by explosions were forced back by revolvers as the bank building lay wrecked. A posse gave chase and a fight was anticipated.
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Enid
First State Bank
Carrier
Here
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Lung Ailments, Trial Bottle Free
A Washington County man recalls his brother’s decade long struggle with consumption. After trying many remedies he was fully cured by six bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine relieves weak or sore lungs coughs colds bronchitis and related bronchial issues. 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by J F Raley & Co.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington Co
Dr. King
J. F. Raley & Co
Furnished room classifieds in the Record and Chronicle
Advertisements in the Record and Chronicle urge readers to place furnished room want ads. The note suggests the listings address housing needs and connect landlords with tenants through local notices.
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Record
Chronicle
Railway Mail Clerk Sentenced Two Years for Stealing
J. H. Timm a railway mail clerk from Guadalupe county pleaded guilty to abstracting $2.75 from the United States mails. He was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary in Federal court. His family attended the court session in San Antonio Texas.
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United States
Leavenworth
San Antonio, Tex
J. H. Timm
Guadalupe County
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Cited in Ad
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package from Garton & Kimmins quickly cures grippe coughs that may turn to pneumonia by healing inflamed lungs and preventing danger.
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Gartison & Kimmins
Rescuer Burns While Saving Childress Girl From Fire
Jake Swafford received serious burns early today while rescuing his eight year old daughter from a burning house in Childress Texas. The sick child lay in an upper room as flames raged around them. His wife, ill in a lower room, was saved. The residence and contents were destroyed.
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Childress
Tex
Jake Swafford
Swafford
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for burns and wounds
The advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for burns scalds wounds cuts and bruises. It claims rapid relief and lists skin eruptions old sores boils ulcers felons and piles as conditions it cures with instant relief. Sold by J F Raley Co for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
Earth
J. F. Raley & Co
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Y. M. Turpin
Jim Goode
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H. Rains
T.G. Paschall
R. T. Yerby
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Edi Key
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Care R. & C
Southland University
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E. H. Eegan
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A. R. McGintie
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Shropshire Bucks
Springside Dairy Farm
Hickory Street
P. OC
Pettyjohn
P. O
West Denton
Otty
Court House
Egan & Chandler
T. J Whites Saddle Shop
Peoples’ Home Telephone Coo
L. Darby- Shire
Rochester
N. Y
J. M. Pinkley
R. R. Turner
West Oak St
Cowboy Bootmaker
S. B. Randall
Flow
T. J. White
Taylor Bros
GEO
Kincaid
Butt
Wiggs & Stroud
Typewriter
O. M. Curtis
J. W. Fralin
South Side Square
P. Lipscomb
Curtis Drug Store
Frank Wilkerson
Deck
Ada Kincaid
West Highland Street
Jake Johnson
Hester
Lester & Brownlow
Old Roark Barn
North Locust Street
R. B. Bishop
G. W. Birchfield
Bishop & Birchfield
Fort Worth National Bank
Fort Worth, Texas
New York
Taft
Atlanta
Capitol City Club
Mag. Nate
Wm. J. Bryan
Brownsville
Majestic Theatre
Dallas
Missouri Pacific
Coffeyville
Kan
Liverpool
Prietee Close
Tagaha
Ee Ore
Capital
Julian Scruggs
C. P. Poe
Wrives Insurance
Wright’s Opera House
Big Callahan Dramatic Company
Orchestra Circle
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Minnis’ Drug Store
First State Bank OF
Carrier Oklahoma
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Record and Chronicle
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Texas Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Association
W. D. Birdsong
Denton, Texas
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