Real Estate Exchange Directors Meet to Discuss Yard Improvements
The Real Estate Exchange directors schedule a 1:30 PM Wednesday meeting the first since starting funds for the amalgamated Chamber of Commerce. They will discuss a plan to improve resident yards and vacant lots, with an interested property owner asking about clearing mesquite bushes and planting a garden near her property.
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Real Estate Exchange
Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce
Ray M. Mackey
Mackey
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Children's Croup
An advertisement urges mothers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup or bronchial illnesses. It claims the medicine is pure with no opiates and suitable for children and adults, distributed by Edwards King Drug Co.
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Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
J. C. Oliver
Tickfaw
Capt W P Zuber Receives Mexican War Pension Warrant
Capt W P Zuber, last San Jacinto survivor, recovered enough to obtain a $37.50 pension warrant for April through June. He was escorted by his daughter to the comptroller's office in Austin. At about 93, he is feeble and recently left his senate chamber display of San Jacinto battle pictures.
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Austin
Tex
W. P. Zuber
San Jacinto
Comptroller’s Department
Zuber
Senate Chamber
Battle of
Danderine Promise of Stoppage for Dandruff and Hair Loss
An advertisement claims Danderine cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff, stops itching, and fosters new hair growth claiming lighter, fluffy, abundant hair after few weeks. It urges use with a cloth to apply a small strand and mentions a 25 cent bottle available at stores or counters.
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Knowlton
Senate Adds Two States and Sets Lottery for Terms
The Senate expanded to 96 with New Mexico and Arizona adding four members. Catron Fall Smith and Ashurst sworn in. Two ballot boxes determine term lengths with Nos 1 serving to 1917, Nos 2 to 1915, and No 3 to 1933. Prize No 8 could yield a short term surprising outcomes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
New Mexico
Arizona
Thomas B. Catron
Albert B. Fall
M. A. Smith
H. F. Ashurst
Catron
Ozomulsion Promises Vitality for Mothers and Babies
An advertiser urges use of Ozomulsion to prevent nursing mother breakdown and boost baby health. It cites 17,000 NY infant deaths yearly due to poor feeding and care, and offers a free test sample by mail of a 3 oz bottle from Oliver M. Oeconomy Ltd, 518 Pearl St New York.
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New York
Norway
Pearl St
N. Y
Colquitt Opens Reelection Campaign at Sherman
Governor Colquitt plans to formally open his reelection bid in Sherman Texas with an event possibly on April 20 or 27. He notes strong urging from supporters in the area and expects to address the prohibition issue as Sherman lies in a local option region.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Sherman
Judge Ramsey
Belgian Syndicate Extends China Loan Via Peking
Peking April 2 The Russo Asiatic bank handed over about 1 050 000 dollars to the government at Wu Chang for the Belgian syndicate whose Peking representative says China has already been credited with roughly 3 850 000 dollars. Northern China opposition to Premier Tang Shao Yi grows amid belief the Belgian loan is mainly a Russian enterprise.
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Associated Press
Peking
Russo- Asiatic Bank
Wu Chang
Tang Shao Yi
China
Russia
Biddle Visits Corpus Christi to Inspect Frisco Properties
W C Biddle vice president of the Frisco system based in St Louis toured southwest Texas with his wife and secretary and William Doherty assistant GM Brownsville line. The purpose was property inspection and to review new Frisco buildings under construction at Kingsville, with no special significance attached.
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Biddle
Corpus Christi
Tex
W. C. Biddle
Frisco System
St. Louis
William Doherty
Brownsville
Texas
Kingsville
Houston Eager for Deep Water Progress
Houston officials report the city and county have taken over a 1 250 000 deep water bond issue. Cash is in the treasury and communication with the federal government will begin to prevent delays in canal work. The funding matches a concurrent congressional appropriation of 2 500 000 for the project to deepen the ship channel to 26 feet.
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Houston
Associated Press
Tex
Treasury
Congress
Hood's Sarsa Paria Tones Digestive Strength
Health claim that Hood's Sarsa paria tones digestive organs to build strength. It suggests taking Hood's when feeling run down to improve nerve, mental and digestive stamina.
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Hood
DAWG AROUND PROMPTED QUIT DEMAND AT BAR
Local patron demands end to rough treatment of his dog and threatens action. Drunk exchange escalated at the bar leading to police involvement but no injuries reported. Community tension rises as owner insists on fair treatment and accountability.
Equal suffrage blamed for drop in California marriages
Sacramento reports a sharp March decline in marriage licenses. County clerk Ed Pfund notes nine thousand women registered to vote, yet only fifty six licenses were issued in his county. He cites suffrage as the main cause and mentions March was the dullest month in years.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
California
Ed Pfund
Sidna Allen Still at Large in Va. Manhunt
Bloodhounds moved to a new trail in Rancy Gap near Floyd Allen’s home as a second pursuit of Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards began. Residents provided leads that strong-armed a Carroll County courthouse shooting hypothesis overnight.
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Sidna Allen
Associated Press
Hillsville
Wesley Edwards
Rancy Gap
Blue Ridge
Floyd Allen
Carroll Court House
Lieut Gov Davidson Attends State Station Board Meeting
Lieut Governor Davidson arrived in Austin from Cuero DeWitt county to attend a board of directors meeting of the state experiment stations held today.
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Davidson
Austin
Tex
Cuero
DeWitt County
State Experiment Stations
Pyramid Pile Remedy Free Trial Claim
An advertisement promises fast relief for piles with a free trial of Pyramid Pile Remedy. It claims instant pain relief, reduced swelling, and quicker return to work, suggesting surgery may be avoided and offering a regular package for 50 cents at any drug store.
Pyramid Pile Remedy Coupon Offer
A mail order coupon from Pyramid Drug Co invites readers in Marshall Michigan to mail full name and address to request a free sample of Pyramid Pile Remedy. The offer promises immediate mail delivery in a plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid
Senator Robert L. Taylor Lies In State In Nashville
Nashville mourns as the body of Senator Robert L. Taylor lies in state in the Capitol. The funeral procession forms at 10:00 a.m. with mounted police, regiment bands, state guards, and officials. Gov and ex governors invited. City bells toll, flags at half mast, body moves to Knoxville for burial at 6 p.m.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Robert L. Taylor
State House
First Tennessee Regiment
United States
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Successor to Taylor Not Named Amid Tenn Senate Vacancy
Nashville April 2 Governor Hooper declines to discuss appointing a successor to the late Senator Robert L. Taylor. He will wait to avoid disrespect to Taylor's memory. Many independents favor an independent Democrat over a Republican.
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Taylor
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Robert L. Taylor
United States
Tennessee
Hooper
Arkansas Officials Visit Austin On Depository Law
Arkansas state auditor John R. Jobe and assistant state treasurer R. G. McDaniel met Texas officials led by State Treasurer Edwards and Comptroller Lane to discuss the operation of the state depository law. Arkansas enacted a similar law but has no funds to deposit yet. 34 districts await funding to place deposits as in Texas.
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Arkansas
Austin
Tex
Texas
John R. Jobe
Grand Jury Named for Fifty Third District Court
Travis Grand Jury in Austin Texas was empanelled for the present term by Judge Calhoun. Foreman M C Abrams leads a panel including T W Medearis F G Reynolds C O Yates N Mewinkle A B Williamson William Luedecke H E Hutton F H Farley and S T Carpenter.
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Travis
Austin
Tex
Fiftythird District Court
Calhoun
M. C. Abrams
Foreman
T. W. Medearis
F. G. Reynolds
C. O. Yates
N. Mewinkle
A. B. Williamson
William Luedecke
H. E. Hutton
F. H. Farley
State bank examiners fees deposited in treasury
The department of insurance and banking has deposited in the state treasury 5362.50 dollars representing fees collected by the state bank examiners for services incidental to examinations made during March.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Banking
State Treasury
Groundbreaking Planned for New Orleans Immigration Station
Ground will be broken Thursday of next week for the United States immigration station at New Orleans. The ceremonies will be in charge of the New Orleans Progressive union. The station when completed will cost about 300000.
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New
Associated Press
New Orleans
United States Immigration
Painters Granted Increase in Houston Unions
All but three painting and paper hanging firms have agreed to raise wages from 3.50 to 4.00 dollars per day, effective April 1. One remaining firm was expected to sign the new scale today.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Baby Attacked by Father in Houston Presumed Serious Injury
J H Gillham a railway switchman remains in jail after a hearing on charges of attempting to murder his four month old daughter. Physicians testified the infant is seriously injured and bears bite marks while the mother did not prosecute and stayed with her husband as neighbors described his motive.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
J. H. Gillham
Gillham
Dallas Ballot Highlights Sunday Amusements and City Bonds
Voters in Dallas Texas weigh Sunday amusements closing hours for saloons weekday and a series of bond issues totaling about 1.3 million for schools waterworks fire equipment and municipal needs. Initiatives on streetcar fares and school board seats are also on the ballot.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Election Under Way in Waco Voters Face City Bonds
In Waco Texas an election for mayor one commissioner and city recorder is in progress. Socialists field candidates as voters decide on issuing 400000 in bonds to enlarge the water plant and 20000 for a new fire station. Officials expect bond approval.
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Waco
Associated Press
Tex
Texas School Apportionment Set at 50 Cents Per Capita
The Texas department of education issued an April apportionment of 50 cents per capita totaling 495704 for public school teachers. Based on 991409 scholastics, this brings the year to 6.00 per capita with 0.80 remaining to be apportioned toward the $6.80 annual cap. The total expected school funding reaches 6741581.20 under the state plan.
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Austin
Tex
State Department of Education
State Board of Education
Texas
Rifle Range Site Picked for Brownsville Guard
AUSTIN April 2 Capt. C Test of the ordnance department of the Texas National Guard has returned from Brownsville where he selected a site for a rifle range for Company L Second Texas Infantry of Brownsville.
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Brownsville
Austin
Tex
C. Test
Ordnance Department of the
Texas National Guard
Co. L
Second Texas Infantry
Verdict against tobacco trust in New Orleans case
In New Orleans on April 2 a jury awarded $26,000 in damages against the American Tobacco Company in an antitrust suit brought by the People's Tobacco Company of New Orleans for alleged conspiracy to destroy competition.
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Tobacco Trust
Associated Press
New Orleans
United States District Court
People’s Tobacco Company of
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