Danish Papers Clash Over Sale of West Indies
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Danish conservatives attacking the government over a treaty with the United States to sell the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars. Some papers warn the islands could threaten neutrality. others note Denmark’s past attempts and Vatican defense concerns. The Rigsdag shows broad support for the sale and will convene publicly Wednesday.
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London
Eis
Iish
Times
Denmark
Greenland
Rigsdag
Associated Press
Letter to Mr. Tom Hawk Found by General Funston
A note addressed to Mr. Tom Hawk, described as a malisha in Funston’s army, reaches General Funston with no address. The letter was mailed from Springfield Missouri and will be forwarded to Laredo where Missouri state troops are stationed.
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Mr. Funston
Tom Hawk
Malisha
General Funston
Springfield
Mr. Hawk
Charters Issued in Austin Dallas Oakland Sales Company
Charters issued in Austin Texas for Dallas Oakland Sales Company of Dallas with capital stock of 4000 dollars. Incorporators named are A. C. Schmidt J. P. Kelly and H. J. Schmidt.
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Austin
Tex
Dallas Oakland Sales Company of
Dallas
Capital Stock
A. C. Schmidt
J. P. Kelly
H. J. Schmidt
Mayfield Resolution Advocates State Commerce Regulation
Earle B. Mayfield proposes a Texas Democratic platform resolution urging Congress to protect state control over pure state commerce in rail transportation. The document cites the Shreveport Rate Case and opposes federal encroachment, aligning with Republican abolitionist stands and pledging delegation support for measures preserving state regulatory rights.
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Austin
Tex
Earle B. Mayfield
State Railroad Commission
Houston
Texas
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Shreveport
Interstate Commerce Commission
Republican Party
Chicago
Democrats
Hughes To Begin Tour From New York For Pacific Coast
Charles FE Hughes arrived in New York prepared to depart at 9 35 p m for a Pacific coast tour. He planned time at the national headquarters for talks with Republican leaders and intends to deliver 26 speeches during the trip.
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New York
Charles FE. Hughes
Pacific Coast
Lineman Severely Hurt After Pole Fall in Austin
Fred Deeg city lineman fell from an electric light pole at Sixth and San Antonio in Austin. He struck the cement sidewalk and sustained a broken wrist head and hip injuries after his spur hit a knot and touched a live wire. He was knocked unconscious and arrived at the scene.
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Austin
Tex
Fred Deeg
San Antonio
Dodd Recall of Cavalry Marches From Early Career
Brig Gen George A Dodd retired after a long career in campaigns against Villa and earlier noted practice for cavalry clashes. A Walther a Fort Sam Houston sallyport watchman recalls meeting Dodd as a second lieutenant in Wyoming and leading recruits 150 miles in five days from Fort D A Russell to Camp Robinson. Walther hopes the veteran passes through San Antonio on his return.
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George A. Dodd
Villa
A. Walther
Fort Sam Houston
Mr. Walther
United States
Dodd
Wilds
Wyoming
Walther
Fort D. A. Russell
Camp Robinson
Mexico
San Antonio
Forest fires eased as volunteers aid Michigan crackdown
In northern lower Michigan hundreds of volunteer firefighters, rain, and a lull in wind reduced the fire threat. While small pockets remain menacing, officials say towns and villages are safe. Fires burned in Kalkaska Otsego Charlevoix Crawford Wexford and Antrim counties with damage estimates around 1000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Lower Michigan
Kalkaska
Otsego
Charlevoix
Crawford
Wexford
Antrim
Portrait Retouching for Texas Governors Portraits
Mrs Margaret E Huddle of Austin has been commissioned by Captain J A Owens superintendent of public buildings and oil paintings to renovate portraits of Texas governors and other notable Texans hanging in the Senate lobby and House interior as fading signs appear.
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Austin
Tex
Margaret E. Huddle
J. A. Owens
Texas
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
TO COMMAND A BRIGADE Col Slocum Heads to Brownsville
Colonel Herbert J. Slocum, former commander of the Thirteenth Cavalry at Columbus New Mexico, met General Funston to discuss border and Mexican affairs. He proceeds to Brownsville to assume command of an independent brigade after relinquishing his regiment. Slocum, now lean and deeply browned, served with Pershing's expedition into Mexico.
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Herbert J. Slocum
Thirteenth Cavalry
Columbus
New Mexico
Villa
Mexico
Funston
Slocum
Brownsville
Pershing
Allen's Foot-Ease Marketed For Foot Comfort
Shake into shoes and foot bath to relieve swollen sore feet and bunions. Stops stinging from corns and hot tired feet, a comfort discovery of the age. Sold by druggists, 25 cents with trial package free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Bicycles Repaired and Portage Tire Co Ad
A compact classified note offers bicycle repair services with a phone contact and lists Portage Tire Co at 2218 S Alamo St with advertisement style guidance. It presents a slogan about confidence when placing money in banks and withdrawing it challenging to retrieve.
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Portage Tire Co
Alamo St
Adv
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Lois Weber
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