West Texas hurricane causes deaths and $200000 Abilene loss
A West Texas hurricane last night killed Vernon Miller in Abilene and seriously injured W. W. Johnson in Hamlin. The Abilene property toll hit $200000 with broader losses across Taylor, Jones and Scurry counties totaling about half a million. The Grace hotel suffered $6000 in damage and livestock perished as storms toppled buildings and chimneys.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Tex
Texas
Taylor
Jones
Scurry
Vernon Miller
W. W. Johnson
Hamlin
Damage in Hamlin Blows Houses From Blocks
A severe storm in Hamlin Texas yesterday afternoon damaged multiple structures including the Presbyterian church and R B Spencer and Co lumber sheds. W W Johnson cashier of the Continental State Bank was injured when wind shattered a post office window. About an inch of rain fell with no hail reported.
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Associated Press
Hamlin
Tex
W. W. Johnson
Continental State Bank
Presbyterian Church
R. B. Spencer & Co
Storm Wrecks Homes in Scurry County Texas
A Texan storm wrecked several houses at Helmleigh and damaged cotton in southeastern Scurry county. No lives were lost though property damage ran to thousands of dollars. Farm houses near Was Tell a were torn apart and J C Hunters Roscoe residence was displaced with timber scattered for 150 yards.
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Snyder
Tex
Helmleigh
Scurry County
Wastella
Roscoe
J. C. Hunter
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Aug 1 1911
San Antonio Texas forecast issued for the period until 7 p m Wednesday. Tonight and Wednesday expected unsettled weather with possible changes.
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San Antonio
Tex
Weather summary for eight cities with showers and cooler trend
Readings from St Louis to Washington show cloudy conditions with winds ranging eight to twelve miles per hour. Temperatures span 62 to 86 degrees with showers and thunder or thunderstorms in several markets.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
American artist Edwin Abbey dies in London
Edwin A Abbey American painter died in London at 1 PM after an operation for liver trouble and a relapse following a prior recovery. Abbey was among the most widely known American artists.
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Edwin A. Abbey
London
Mr. Abbey
Edwin Autin
Notable artist Mr. Abbey dies after illness in London
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Abbey moved to London in 1878 and lived there until illness halted work on a Pennsylvania commission for decorative capitol panels. He created The Quest of the Holy Grail series in Boston Public Library and an official coronation portrait of King Edward VII. He belonged to major art societies and received European decorations.
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Philadelphia
London
State of
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Harrisburg
Mr. Abbey
Public
Boston
Edward VII
Abbey
Europe
America
Prohibitionists Reported Campaign Spending in Bexar County
County Chairman Ridgeway says the prohibitionist camp spent 1423.82 in Bexar in the county campaign. The itemized statement covers all expenses including speakers, postage, telephone, telegraph and office costs. Filing was due within ten days after the election. antis leader Chester Terrell was in Austin awaiting figures.
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Bexar County
Ridgeway
Ridge- Way
Chester Terrell
The
Antis
Austin
Turkey to Impose Ultimatum on Montenegro Over Albanian Rebels
London Aug 1 The Daily Mail Saloniki correspondent reports Turkey will issue an ultimatum to Montenegro threatening invasion unless Montenegro stops harboring insurgent Albanians. Constantinople dispatch says Turkey has instructed its minister in Cettinje to warn Montenegro that Turkish troops will pursue rebels to the frontier if harboring continues.
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Associated Press
London
Daily Mail
Saloniki
Turkey
Montenegro
The
Times
Constantinople
Cettinje
Montenegran
Twelve Hurt as Plane Strikes Valencia Stand
An aviator rammed the grandstand at Valencia aerodrome causing partial collapse. Twelve spectators were injured while the pilot escaped unharmed.
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Associated Press
Valencia
Spain
Bravery Under Fire At Ontario Insane Asylum Fire
A Ontario fire at a mountain asylum left eight to ten dead among 800 inmates. Firemen and nurses rescued many as guards struggled with panicked patients. Rescues included five by Tillerman Thomas Fitzgerald. the blaze started in a top floor store room and prompted a provincial investigation.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Ont
Insane Asylum
English
Asylum Brigade
City Brigade
Asylum
Charles Billiard
Dunville
Alfred Nay
Catherines
John Hefferman
Arthur
Thomas Evans
Elora
Edward Locke
Welland
John T. Holdaway
Lindenwood
George W. Storey
Hockeley
Albert Bowler
Dundalk
Tillerman Thomas Fitzgerald
Pera
Roger Staff
Torentanis Aeing
Provisional Secretary’s Department
Lee
Want license for saloons increased
A. M. Kennedy of McLennan and Fitzhugh Hill of Denton introduced in the Texas House a measure for liquor regulation. The proposal would ban free lunches at saloons, set open hours from 6 am to 7 pm, raise annual licenses to 750 dollars, and bar saloons and breweries from contributing to campaigns. The resolution was referred and the session adjourned after reading the governor's message.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
House Committee On
Treaties to be signed Thursday at White House
General arbitration treaties between the United States and Great Britain and between the United States and France will be signed at 8 oclock Thursday afternoon at the White House. Ambassador Bryce will sign the British treaty with Secretary Knox then the French treaty will be signed. Knox will dispatch it to Paris to exchange for the French minister Selves signature.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
France
White House
Bryce
Knox
Paris
Selves
Texas Delegation Dominates Boston Advertising Meet
Texas sent a large delegation to the National Convention of Advertising Clubs in Boston with 95 men and 19 women. They toured the city, dined with officials, and hosted the women at Copley Square hotel before attending Keith's theater. Dallas and St Paul are main contenders for next year’s convention, with a vote pending Friday.
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Boston
Mass
Texas
National Convention of Advertising Clubs
Hotel Westminster
First Corps Cadets Band
Dallas
Debbs
National Association
Coleman
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Cambridge
S. A. Hopkins
San Antonio
J. Frank Davis
Messrs
Hopkins
Davis
Boston City Club
Collins
Dudley M. Holman
Massachusetts
William Moore White
Copley Square
Convention Opens in Boston for Advertising Clubs of America
The Associated Press reports the seventh annual convention of the Advertising Clubs of America began a four day session at Faneuil Hall Boston. Delegates spoke and sang as state groups presented cheers with notable activity from southern delegations and bids from cities including Dallas Milwaukee St Louis Denver Des Moines and others for future meetings.
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Associated Press
Boston
Advertising Clubs of America
Faneuil
St. Paul
Washington
Atlanta
Richmond
Quebec
Taft Nominates Oklahoma Land Office Officials
President Taft sent to the senate the nominations of Lawrence N. Houston for register of the land office and Hugh Scott for receiver of public moneys at Guthrie Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
Lawrence N. Houston
Land Office
Hugh Scott
Guthrie
Okla
Sheriff Travers the Prisoner Hunter in the Southwest
Sheriff Wright of Wilson county traveled through San Antonio en route to Winona Mississippi to take custody of a prisoner who escaped jail in Wilson county and was captured by Mississippi authorities.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Wright
Wilson County
Winona
Miss
Governor calls for liquor reform in extraordinary Texas session
Governor Colquitt faces a push from pro members in both houses to enact sweeping liquor law reforms. Proposals include banning saloons after 7 p m and 6 a m, tightening campaign finance, restricting brewery contributions, preventing poll tax fraud, and raising liquor licenses. A Vaughan Senate resolution mirrors the push, urging action and election law amendments.
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Austin
Tex
Gov, Colquitt
Senate
Vaughan
Colquitt
House
Texas
Committee On Commerce and Labor
Busch Halts Dallas Hotel Project Over Local Option Vote
J H Cooke of Houston reports Augustus Busch paused the 21 story Dallas hotel after learning Dallas County might hold a local option vote. Five story framework remains, as Busch awaited developments and cited possible dry conditions as a poor investment. Fort Worth reacts with jubilation.
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Dallas
Augustus Busch
St. Louis
J. H. Cooke
Houston
San Antonio
St. Anthony
Cooke
Busch
Dallas County
Fort Worth
Small Change for Recovery of Gates
Paris reports John W. Gates remains gravely ill amid public admiration as his life hangs in the balance. The article notes a political shift proposing repeal of the automatic tax law and establishing ad valorem tax rates to fund state public affairs and schools. The governor argues the automatic tax law is unconstitutional and that past revenue handling burdened the state.
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Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Executive Department
Uprising in Havana Suburb As General Acevedo Demands Gomez Resign
General Guillermo Acevedo and about ten men seize Regla near Havana and rally 200 more. They issue a manifesto calling Gomez corrupt and set a 15 day resignation deadline. A citizen who refused to guide them was shot. Troops pursue rebels. Acevedo previously led a rebellion in Pinar del Rio and was imprisoned before a pardon last October.
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Havana
Regia
Guillermo Acevedo
Regla Acevedo
Gomez
Regla
Pinar de Rio
Lugani
Navajo
Acevedo
Pinar del Rio
Public discontent grows over President Gomez funds claim
Sent dispatches report popular anger at President Gomez over alleged misappropriation of public funds. It is claimed he saved 3,000,000 since taking office while earning 25,000 annually. Purchases of land by him fuel renewed dissatisfaction and an outburst was anticipated.
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Gomez
Carter to be next minister to Argentina
Washington announces John Ridgely Carter United States minister to Roumania Servia and Bulgaria will be appointed minister to Argentina succeeding Charles H. Sherrill. Buenos Aires had been asked for acceptance and last night’s report said the government affirmed the appointment.
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Washington
John Ridgely Carter
United States
Roumania
Servia
Bulgaria
Argentina
Charles H. Sherrill
Carter
Bueno Ayres
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