Flowery Note to Sultan Reveals 1851 Fillmore Diplomacy
Washington Aug. 3 The United States Archivist released a curious diplomatic note written by President Fillmore and Secretary Webster to Sultan of Muscat Beyved Syeed Bin. The document praises American power and seeks permission for ships to enter Zanzibar ports while detailing American reach and telegraphic speed. State Department experts note Mohammedan phrases and a tone of ceremonial courtesy, with Fillmore recalling past presidents and asserting U.S. global presence.
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Washington
Fillmore
Castle
Beyved Syeed bin
Sallan
Muscat
Zansibar
Fillmyrs
United States
Willmore Waa Uied
Anc Amiline Willy
Bultan
Bla
Syeed bin
Enltan
Muncat
Nultnar
Aultan
Fillminre
Genry Taylor
Mao
Fis
Uvalde Plans Five New Bridges Across Local Rivers
The state highway department will build bridges over the Sabina Janeu Main Dre Fria and Nueces rivers in Uvalde County. County Judge Green reports the plan after county commissioners approved the project contingent on a 100 foot right of way along Highway No. 8. Construction should start within weeks after the highway commission finalizes contracts.
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Uvalde
Tesna
Bridge Department
State Highway Department
Sabina
Janeu
Main
Dre Fria
Nueces
Green BR. Fentey Jr
Gibb Gilchist
Bighway
Cotton Bagging Samples Studied at Pinn Temple
Pervasive testing of new cotton bagging arrives at the Pinn Temple store as Joe Woodruff reports samples. Text mentions cotton texture and percentage details, noting potential impact on wrapping fruit and textiles. The agricultural department projects increased demand if adopted widely.
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Kaqnes Ciay
Ang
Joe Woodruff
Pinntera Gla
Colton
Cactus Investigator Heads to Argentina for Two Years
Uvarsiris, Aug. i Itonnid Abin fletl, long tied to prickly pear research for Australia, departs for Stork and then Argentina to conduct investigations for two years Brnnell is replaced by Allen S. Taylor who has led Chinchilla station in Queensland for several years.
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Uvarsiris
Abinfletl
Pst
Bean Torharee
Prickly Sen Investiention
Stork
Argentina
Brnnell
Allen St. Taylor
Han Heem
Chinchilla
Queameland
Drivers Have Good Eyes and Quiet Confessions in Cabbie Tales
A cabman’s world is rich with private moments and risky encounters. The piece describes how drivers glimpse danger and hear secrets of business men and clients, from extortion threats to near‑misses and personal coercions in routes to trains.
Fire Drives Snakes From Swamp Into Farm Lands
A smouldering swamp fire near Pontland Michigan drove a large group of rattlesnakes into adjoining farm fields yesterday. Firefighters feared the snakes could threaten nearby property as the blaze spread through the swamp area.
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Pontland
Mich
Faermere
Nesthe Fari
Jarre
Palm Heights Recreation Club Announces Regular Events
The Palm Heights Recreation club schedules regular community nights on the first and third Tuesdays monthly with entertainment and open welcome. Weekly programs include vocal practice Saturday mornings, tap dancing Tuesday or Thursday sessions, and various fitness and hobby classes through Friday mornings with additional Saturday events. Households may enter the Home Industry contest for extra votes and cash prizes, with special treasure bag prizes and participation rewards announced by club president Mya W B Pyne.
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Palm Heights
Palm Lelzits
Iman
Blorz
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Rensure Bre
Milam
Tuesay
Mya
Pyne
Comtent
Olin Apachs
Sunshine
Pyor
Sellings
City Federation
Bracketville Road Contract Let In Texas Plan
The State highway commission let a contract for 18.6 miles of grading and topping on Highway No 1 from Brackettville to the Uvalde county line. Work on the western end is complete and topping has begun toward Vel Verde County line. Preliminary reading covers the full stretch from Brackettville to Syelford, with Elshoway No 131 noted.
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Ackettville
Texas
Hs State Buay Commission
Elshoway
Brackettvile Lo Syelford
Raymondville Club Women Let Contract for Community House
The Raymondville Women's Club awarded a contract for their new community house. Bid by Digbee and Duerson of Vinelingen was £5100, with completion in 45 working days. Building to feature Leavish architecture, 5200 square feet, 48 by 30 foot auditorium, 21 by 16 foot stage, kitchen, rest room, and two cloak rooms.
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Halman Uid
Texas
Ang
Raymonville Women’s Club
Teere
Cotton Fumigation Plan Shown For Alpine Area
Aug 3 Alpine Alabama report on a cotton fumigation plan owned by John Fottner addressing infestation in Brewaler County. The plan uses gas to control Mexican bollworm in the lower Rix Grane valley region, with details concerning labor and equipment limitations.
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Alpine
Terat
John Fottner
Marlati
Brewaler
Rix Grane
Abandonment Agting Face New Woes In San Antonio
Fragmented, garbled text describes a 2000 law affecting wife and child abandonment cases in San Antonio. It notes August 22 as a key enforcement date, potential dismissal of county court cases, indictments in district court, and confusion from a Court of Criminal Appeals ruling. The piece references lawyers, district attorneys, and judges, with criticism of the new felony law and its impact on plaintiffs.
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San Antonio
Com Dunigania
Court of Criminal Appeals
Guoce
Freddy. Cowan
Assigiane
Cet
Atili Ts
Bern
Wickersham Commission Seeks Funds for Court Study
The Wickersham commission asked no plea for 23,000 dollars to continue its unfinished study of the federal courts. A preliminary investigation found prohibition cases dominate criminal proceedings in any state. Chairman Wickersham told President Hoover the request was considered inexpedient. If needed, any extra funds would be turned over to the American Law Institute.
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Wallington
Wickerslam Commission
Hoover
Wickersham
American Law Institute
Wool volume above normal at national market meeting
Uvalde Ang. Wool shipments to the National Wool Marketing Corporation remain above normal, with July figures showing cooperative receipts totaling 8,142,361 pounds, excluding coast storage. Comparisons with last year indicate strong increases, and several regional associations report higher wool shipments than the 1020 season, signaling a possible record intake.
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Uvalde
Ang
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Boston
Heston
Arizona
Astern
Idaho
Stranded Bass Die as Water Drys in Turkey Creek
In Uvalde Texas Porter County officials report about 19 000 small bass stranded by receding waters of Turkey Creek near a dam and asphalt mines. Efforts to recue fish included setting a backwater pool to keep larger fish from preying on the stranded fry. Local residents note rising upstream movement to find clear water, while thousands of small flies were saved by seining the drying pools.
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Uvalde
Texas
Turkey Creek
Frestern
Usalds
Tain
Turkey
Uratdn Rock
Cotton quota talk spurs bankers at Austin meet
At Austin on August 8, bankers and lawmakers gathered to discuss limiting cotton arrears and possible legal restraints to curb overproduction. M H Gossett of the Federal Land Bank urged acreage reduction and higher quality, while J W Hoopes of Dallas opposed compulsion. Governor Sterling organized the conference to seek solutions and reduce future emphasis on cotton planting. Delegates from seven states were expected to join a continuation the next day.
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Arkansas
Major Rossi, Lawdon
North Lithia Rock
Parnell
An Wera SY
J. ¥. Toland
Nashville
Lawrence Westbrook
Ace
Stnte
Tomorow
Hoover to Launch New Survey On Unemployment
President Hoover will announce a forthcoming unemployment survey for the United States. Doak of the Labor Department plans to submit a report to the president soon. Details will be released after the president returns to Washington. The survey aims to gauge the looming winter employment prospects.
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Hoover
Luray
Hooper
Two Boat Accidents Kill Two as Drownings Rise
New York reports 37 to 100 boating accidents in New York waters yesterday with 77 people involved from a burning excursion cruiser. Eleven rescued, two men drown after a fishing smack capsized. Excursion boat Usomney ran aground in the East River near Seven to Seven Street. seven rescued, including an adult and two children. In a second accident a dogged tug capsized off Jersey City. all rescued except Walter Jamey, 57, and Charles Whrees, 30, who died minutes later.
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New York
Capaizel
Usomney Ihe Selquarine Chaser
Jirsey City
Walter Jamey
Charles Whrees
Methodists Plan Active Role in 1922 Campaign
Eugene J. Crawford, secretary of the Methodist Board of Temperance Social Service, stated today that church members across the South intend to participate in the presidential campaign. They will uphold long-held temperance principles and will not abandon their 1922 campaign aims.
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Eugene J. Crawford
Termperana Social Service
Seti
Methodist Episcopal Church
Snuth
Famed Airmen to Visit West Point Aviation Day at academy
West Point will host aviation day with top airmen inspecting cadet barracks and facilities. Maj. Gen. William R. Smith designates the event, with guests including Maj. Frank Hawks Col Clarence Chesner and Capt. Lowell Smith among others.
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West Point
Military Eary
William R. Smith
Academy
Miérs
Frank MM. Hawks
Dooittl
Trent
Scent Bachen
Clarence Li
Chacsserno
Lowell Smith
Roger Q
Williams
Reds and Anarchists clash in Buenos Aires turmoil
In Buenos Aires a confrontation erupted between Reds and anarchists at Villa Derole 301 during a political meeting. Police used bombs to quell the crowd as protesters voiced frustration with the general mood and awaited the de Blion arrest. Notables including Dr. N B Wolw and Ray Leeman attended, with J Clayton and others present from commerce circles.
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de Bion Enrest
N. BD. Wolw
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