Local Texas Election Yields Quiet Relections and Returns
In Yorktown J. W. Hoff is reelected mayor G A Lenz marshal B L Hausman secretary Eckhardt and E T Clark aldermen Nic Ladner assessor collector and J B Kasprzik alderman. election reported quiet. In Karnes City Enemencio Aliones convicted of burglary theft of a clock given two years. In Taylor George H Harris leaves for Bowie to become secretary of the Bowie Chamber of Commerce. In Austin J M Sasapson of Waco named assistant bank clerk and prospective state bank examiner. In Stratford two jailed escapees recaptured Sheriff McCanless of Bellam county reports. Sheriff Gamble recovering. In Dalhart Charles Middleton acquitted on new trial after horse theft conviction. In Palestine G Y Gooch contests commissioner defeat alleging illegal ballots and seeks justice for voters.
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Yorktown
Tex
J. W. Hoff
G. A. Lenz
B. L. Hausman
Charles Eckhardt
E. T. Clark
Nic Ladner
J. B. Kasprzik
Karnes City
Enemencio Aliones
Will of Mrs C Call Probate Value 250000 in Beaumont
The will of the late Mrs. C Call widow of a prominent Beaumont banker was offered for probate and lists the estate value at 250000. In Beaumont on April 6 Sol E Gordon and H P Barry were named receivers for the Electric company.
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Beaumont, Tex
San Antonio Seeks 30000 for 1911 International Fair
Directors report 18000 subscribed toward the fair and will extend the drive to April 15 to reach a 30000 goal. Four committees continue soliciting, with business leaders to be contacted next, while expenses are to be trimmed to keep the event viable.
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The
Fair Association
Fred W. Cook
San Antonio
San Antonians
Southwest Texas Odd Fellows Meet to Convene in Gonzales
The Southwest Texas association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plans a three day session in Gonzales starting April 10. About three hundred delegates are expected with notable attendees including Miss Bessie Dolan state president Mrs Alexander state secretary and Attorney General Jewel P Lightfoot the principal speaker.
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Gonzales
Tex
Southwest Texas Association of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Bessie Dolan
Taylor
Alexander
Cisco
Rebekahs
Jewel P. Lightfoot
College boys seek Wheat Field work in Kansas
More than a hundred eastern college boys have inquired to Charles Harris, director of the state free employment bureaus, about summer work in Kansas wheat fields. Most inquiries come from Delaware, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Eastern College
Charles Harris
State Free Employment Bureaus
Kansas
Delaware
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Brooms Cheaper Anyway Says National Manufacturers
Chicago April 6 The National Broom Manufacturers Association ended a two day session reporting the high cost of living has not hurt the broom industry. G W Duvall of Davenport says 1911 brooms will likely be cheaper due to a good broom corn crop.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National
Burke Oil finds gusher at Markham Texas well
The Burke Oil company reports a successful well at Markham Texas with a gusher around 3000 barrels capacity. The operation will continue under court supervision as part of ongoing proceedings.
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Markham
Tex
Burke Oil Company
Bank Official Commits Suicide At Cemetery Graves
S. Bailey, vice president of the Bank of Northern California in Redding, was found dead in a local cemetery last night, lying across the graves of his two wives with a bullet wound and an empty revolver nearby. A note expressed weariness and inability to bear the pain after weeks of illness.
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Associated Press
Redding
Cal
Bailey
Bank of of Northern California
Batley
Madero Seeks Truth On Peace Talks Stirring El Paso
Elder reports from El Paso and Washington disturb peace camp as Washington telegram reveals Dr. Gomez and Ambassador de la Barra began peace negotiations days ago. Don Francisco Madero responds with hopeful caution awaiting confirmation.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Madero
Washington
Washington Telegram
Gomez
Ambassador de la Barra
Don Francisco Madero
Great Liner Prinzess Irene Runs Aground Off Fire Island
The steamer Prinzess Irene of the North German Lloyd line ran ashore early today off Lone Hill station ten miles east of Fire Island. There was no danger to the crew or passengers. Two tugs were sent to aid as lifeboat crews report the ship lying easy on the sand with a slight list to port. On board are 235 cabin passengers and 1485 in steerage.
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Associated Press
New York
Lloyd Line
Lone Hill Station
Fire Island
Genoa
Naples
Cabinet Shake Up In Havana and Carnegie Donations
Havana reports a government reshuffle with Secretary of the Treasury replaced by R Martinez Ortiz who had led agriculture and Emilio del Junco moving to justice, Jesús Barraqué taking the treasury post. In Stockholm Andrew Carnegie donates 280000 for a hero fund, Denmark earlier 100000. Kadikol suburb of Constantinople burned destroying 100 buildings. losses near 500000. In Jojutla a 500-strong rebel band attacked Tenango and Achichipilco, raising town fears of further incursions.
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Havana
Gomez
the Treasury
R. Martinez Ortiz
Agriculture
Emilio del Junco
Justice
Jesus Barraque
Stockholm
Andrew Carnegie
Sweden
Carnegie
Denmark
Jojutla
Mexico
Hatiendas Tenango
Achichipilco
Governor Dix Vetoes G A R Budget Increase
Governor Dix vetoed a 50000 dollar appropriation for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Rochester, saying the bill was to be held until annual appropriations are settled and noting the state budget has not yet been finalized. He did not rule on merits.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Dix
Grand Army of the Republic
Rochester
Texan Praised for Saving Comrade in Navy Rescue
Quin tus R. Thompson of Waco Texas chief quartermaster aboard the armored cruiser West Virginia was commended by Secretary of the Navy Meyer for gallantry and heroism in rescuing a comrade from drowning at Coronado California on March 18.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Quintus R. Thompson
Waco
Tex
West Virginia
Navy
Meyer
PD. N. Laroux
Coronado
Cal
Seventy seven Hermosillo penitentiary recruits move to Mazatlan
Seventy seven recruits for the federal army, drawn from the Hermosillo penitentiary, arrived at Guaymas and will sail to Mazatlan aboard the Limantour.
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Guaymas
Sonora
Federal Army
Hermosillo
Mazatlan
Colorado elects thirteen women to municipal offices
Thirteen women will hold key municipal roles across Colorado from last Tuesday's election. Pueblo elected a woman auditor, and towns including Leadville Telluride Idaho Springs Greeley Montrose Fairplay Ridgway Colorado City Las Animas elected women to clerk or treasurer posts. Durango named a woman alderman and Alma will have two women city officials. Four women sit in the legislature and a Denver county commissioner is a woman.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Colorado
Pueblo
Leadville
Telluride
Idaho Springs
Greeley
Montrose
Fairplay
Ridgway
Colorado City
Las Aminas
Durango
Alma
County of
Storm Damage Near Taylor Texas After Windstorm
April 6 report from Taylor Texas notes no crop damage yet but several houses blown off blocks and multiple chimneys trees and small structures torn down. Lightning hit the Robert Weise barn on rural route No 4 causing a 6500 loss while heavy rain benefits crops and stock water. Also ad copy for Hall's Texas Wonder kidney and bladder remedy and Mission City Laundry services are included.
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Taylor
Tex
Robert Weise
The Sound Sleep of Good Health Advertisement
J L Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports sleepless nights due to back and kidney pains. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he now sleeps soundly and feels greatly improved. Bexar Drug Co promotes the remedy.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Bexar Drug Co
Mayor Callaghan Named Campaign Manager for People’s Party
Campaign headquarters opened at 114 Main Avenue as Mayor Callaghan was elected head of the party ticket. A permanent secretary will likely be appointed, ward chairmen named, and daily reports required from chairmen and candidates. The plan includes distributing city administration achievements and organizing a Callaghan club for young men.
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Callaghan
People’s Party
Sug- Sree
Main Avenue
J. W. Kokernot
J. R. Lambert
W. L. Richter
Andres Coy Jr
Fred Bihl
A. I. Lockwood
D. J. Moran
E. G. Koerps
Albert Rine
W. W. Camp
Edwin Paschal
Hicks Wood
Callaghan Club
Madero to the Front at McDonalds on East Houston
Framed portraits of leading revolutionists are displayed at 322 East Houston Street McDonald’s. The setup showcases prominent figures in a public display.
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McDonald's
East Houston Street
Magazine Explodes During Fire on Protection Island
A powder magazine on Protection Island Nanaimo exploded at midnight during a fire. Two shocks shook the area with flames lighting the harbor. Night engineer John Jones was hurled forty feet by the dynamite blast and is likely fatally injured.
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Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Protection Island
Nanaimo
John Jones
Receiver Appointed for Count Jack de Beaufort
A receiver was appointed by Judge Ball in the superior court to take charge of the property of Count Jack de Beaufort son in law of H M Kilgallen the steel magnate. H A Newby was named receiver in a suit to discover assets to satisfy an unsatisfied judgment of 2910 to pay creditors.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ball
Jack” de Beaufort
H. M. Kilgallen
H. A. Newby
Baker president accepts Boston University post
Dr. H J Marlin, president of Baker University, announced his acceptance of the presidency of Boston University last night, subject to release by Baker trustees.
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Ik Associated Press
Baldwinan
H. J. Marlin
Baker University
Boston University
Baker Trustees
Three Grain Tablet Promises Weight Gain and Color
Advert says Sgrain hypo-naclane tablets restore stomach and nerve health. Sealed packages include home use directions. Claims of red lips pink cheeks and 15 to 20 pounds gain after several months. Advises consulting a physician or druggist.
Pain-Away-Pills Safer Cure For Chronic Headache
Terrible chronic headache relieved and often cured by Pain Away Pills. Available at all druggists.
Royal Theatre Popular Voting Contest Offers Two Lilliputian Cars
Special offer invites girls to vote on Saturday April 15 in San Antonio for the Royal Theatre contest. Two top scorers will ride unique decorated Liliputian cars in the Flower Parade during Spring Carnival week. Readers urged to enter, seek help to boost votes, and mail in the coupon.
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Royal Theatre
San Antonio
School No Marx Seeks At Large City Post
A local notice states that School No Marx plans to field a candidate for at large city office. The filing or eligibility details remain unclear in the fragment but indicate pursuit of high public office.
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Royal Theater
Marx
Taft Moves Troop Mobilization Over Japan Pressure
A Mexican American hero cites Diaz facing Japanese immigration to Mexico and a possible coaling station, with Taft ordering mobilization of U S troops at San Antonio Galveston and El Paso to deter any potential Japanese aggression. The piece notes immigrants were veterans of the Japanese war and were not brought to Mexico to raise an army.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Diaz
Mexico
Japan
Magdalena Bay
United States
White House
Taft
San Antonio
Galveston
Olive Oil Fraud Exposed at New York Port
Customs officials disclose widespread undervaluations in olive oil imports costing the government hundreds of thousands of dollars. Port traders allegedly labeled pure olive oil as machine or seal oil and used willow charcoal to hide the fraud before inspection.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
Kirby resigns from university board as Faust named successor
John Henry Kirby of Houston resigns from the State University board of regents without explanation. Ex senator Joseph Faust of New Braunfels is appointed to replace him. Kirby plans a trip to Europe. Also included is a 1911 Texas insurance certificate notice and a taxicab line with Ring phone number.
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Austin
Tex
John Henry Kirby
Houston
Board of Regents
the State University
Joseph Faust
New Braunfels
Department of Insurance and Banking
State of Texas
Texas
Meridian Life Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
Ind
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Galvin & Zweig
East Houston
Taylor, Tex
George H. Harris
Bowie
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Harris
Taylor Board of Trade
Insurance and Banking Bill Today
J. M. Sasapson
Davis
Stratford
McCanless
Bellam County
Gamble
Dalhart
Charles Middleton
Palestine
G. Y. Gooch
Odd Fellows
Petrich-Saur Lumber CO
Chestnut and Lamar
A. Meert
Commerce Street
Docas
Meridian
Ife
D. EB. B. Waggener
Moore
OUT
Mee AT
Iton and Navarro Sts
Burns
South Presa Street
Carnegie Trust
Joseph B. Reichmann
Carnegie Trust Company
Reichmann
Self
Constantinople
Kadikol
Comrade
Hall
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Misesion City
British Columbia
Beaufort
Noble
Boston
Kirby
University
Faust
Yex
Marcot Fritters
Magnolia Cotton Did CO
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