Commissioners Finish Dock ing Over St. BD. B. M.
State Railroad Commissioners May field Wortham and Chief Engineer R D Parker left Brownsville by special train with Frisco officials after inspecting St Louis Brownsville and Mexico property. They will spend a day in Kingsville with J H Elliott C B Rodgers Claude Pollard and Frank Andrews.
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Brownsville
Tex
Mayfield and Wortham
R. D. Parker
Railroad Commission
Kingsville
St. Louis
Mexico
J. H. Elliott
Frisco
C. B. Rodgers
Claude Pollard
St. L
Frank Andrews
Texas
Corpus Christi Mandamus Hearing Set In Election Case
Nearly forty witnesses split into two factions in the Corpus Christi election mandamus case. A hearing on the petition for a writ of mandamus will be held in chambers before District Judge W. B. Hopkins this afternoon.
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Brownsville
Tex
W. B. Hopkins
Republicans Protest Over Committee Appointments
Senate adopts committee list after protest from progressive Republicans led by La Follette. insurgents claim one fourth of seats, seek Bristow on finance and opposition to rail measures. Gallinger says 114 places allotted. Congress hints at carrier eight hour day bill introduced by Rep Reilly.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
LaFollette
la Follette
Kenyon
Iowa
Finance Committee
Bristow
Interstate Commerce Committee
New England
Gallinger
Associated Press
Washington
Reilly
Connecticut
Committee On Post Offices
Free List Bill Discussed In House Tariff Debate
The House convened to resume consideration of the free list tariff measure. Representative Prince of Illinois attacked the Canadian reciprocity bill and the Democratic committees, saying the farmers have been sold out and the reciprocity bill is the worst bargain between nations. Representative Sisson of Mississippi supported the free list bill, insisting its terms were clear.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Prince
Illinois
Sisson
Mississippi
The Congressman's Work
President Taft spoke on the demanding duties of congressmen during a New York visit. He delivered a closing address at an uptown banquet for former Congressman J. Van Vechten Olcott, noting that committee work seldom shines yet embodies essential preparation and service.
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New York
Congress
Taft
Washington
J. van Vechten Olcott
Stops Falling Hair and Dandruff Offers Money Back
Bexar Drug Co markets Parisian Sage a refined hairdressing claimed to stop itching scalp shed hair and remove dandruff within two weeks with a full refund if not. The product sells for 50 cents a large bottle or 10 cents for a trial by mail, with express shipment prepaid.
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Bexar Drug Co
Milan
Parisan Sage Bottle Request From Giroux Mfg
A note from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo New York asks for a bottle of Par isian Sage and encloses payment and address details for delivery via express office. The letter requests shipment for payment in cents only.
Restorative Treatment for Nervous Men
An ad claims a home formula to cure nervous exhaustion and related ailments using syrups and tonics. It advises mixing propotions of sarsaparilla compound balm wort cardiol and eadomene compound and taking a teaspoon after meals and at night. The text promises rapid, lasting benefits for men and women without opiates.
Taft Arrives in Washington After West Trip
President and Mrs Taft returned to Washington this morning after completing their westward trip.
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Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Terrible Fight at Court House Over Election Contest
Terrible fracas at the courthouse over an election contest ends near settlement as all parties and interested parties agree. McDonalds advertised as best place to buy wall papers and picture frames at 322 E Houston Street.
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Court House
McDonald's
Houston Street
Dallas Officer Indicted for Murder in Styers Shooting
Fort Worth police officer Jas K Yates indicted by Dallas county grand jury on murder charge for shooting Claude Styers an accountant on March 27. Yates claims Styers tried to force himself on his 13 year old daughter. He was re-arrested and faces habeas corpus hearing this afternoon as bond is expected.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Jas. K. Yates
Fort Worth
Dallas County Grand Jury
Claude Styers
Yates
Styers
New York Grand Jury Warns of Police Reform Needed
The grand jury investigating Magistrate Corrigan's charges against a demoralized police force declared the city faces grave public concern and that immediate reform is required to curb crime and vice.
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Associated Press
New York
Corrigan
Locomotor Ataxia Cure Sought at Kings Sanitarium Ad
An advertisement promotes a cure for locomotor ataxia and other nervous troubles at Kings Sanitarium in San Antonio Texas. It invites readers to write for particulars and lists a box number, while noting recruiting in Matamoros with volunteers for the Mexican federal army and pay and equipment offered.
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King's Sanitarium
F. T
San Antonio
Texas
Matamoros
Brownsville
Tex
Saturday After Supper Sale Finds at Local Shop
Readable sale notes list price cuts on cambric linen and cotton fabrics. Includes After Supper deals on 14 yard cambric, white nainsook checks, and centerpieces, plus discounted hair nets, pillow slips, back combs, suede belts, and a $2.59 summer dress.
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Hind
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Wago
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Texas Central Railroad
Dumas
Wolff & Marx Co
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Dawn
America
Tams
Hnen
Pique
Rep
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