Prohibition Faction Races to Control Texas Convention
Dallas reports say Prohibitionists in Texas are mobilizing to influence next week’s convention with Strong as a key actor. Bailey anti-Prohibition forces consolidate, with Moore and Storey as contenders for state chair, while Wortham and Crawford contend for antis. Local arrangements push Market Hall hosting and funds are raised by county conventions and delegates.
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M'dhib
Dallas
Sterleing P. Strong
Friends of Prohibities
Otacus
Strong
Cor
Wald
Ami
H. E. Ivey
Sherman
Ley
Gampbells
Campbell
Fran
Palestine
Kaitay
de- Naahee
Faa
Colquitt
Pugay
Theodore Thomas
Eire
Aim Fou
Aleuter
Hiltsbrang
Agspviatok
Fagide
Comiaittes
Buurow
Bextr
Delesaise
Russian consul stabbed in Shanghai attack
Shanghai August 6 Russian consul at Tien Tsin Mr Poppe was stabbed and remains in critical condition. His assistant escaped unharmed.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Poppe
Markets Overview Sees Mixed New Orleans Trading Day
New Orleans markets show improved weather but a sudden cautious start. Prices shift with October and December point movements amid scattered quotes from New York and Galveston. Wheat and grain notes appear mixed with No 2 hard and red futures referenced.
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New Orleans
Arginet
Yester
County Judges Meeting in San Antonio Draws Big Turnout
The forty fourth annual gathering of Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association opened in the county courthouse this morning with about 30 members present. Judge P. H. Shook welcomed attendees, noting San Antonio’s hospitality and the association’s focus on local governance issues such as taxation and juvenile care. Officers include President H. F. Lively and Secretary-Treasurer Buff Purvis. Delegates and registrants from numerous counties filled the program as discussions began on defending county services and reform ideas.
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County Judges and
Cone Missioners’ Association of ‘Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Cowney Court House
Dun Purvis
Dallas
P. H.shook
Judes Lively
Judge Lively
Tadge Shank
San Antonio
Fudge Shook
Commonwealth
Judge Shook
Renyine
Indigo Shook
HW. F. Lively
Association
Lively
Lfe
County Judges Aid Commission
Elf
H. F. Lively
Wallis
Wi . Biassell
Sherman
Buff Purvis
Teisilrer
Woodward
Quarantine Exhibit Sparks Debate At Century War Exposition
Officials discuss the Mexico exhibit at the border fair noting yellow fever outbreaks and sanitation needs. Secretary Vance reports few quarantined persons and warns the embargo may widen. Dred Bayes returns from Mexico citing higher fever prevalence and urging stricter measures. Directors debate gate placement and potential security at the main entrance amid scattered talks of wealthy benefactors.
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Mexico
Othe International
Republic
Wah
J. M. Vanco
Bayes
Austin
Taxus
de Mair Assachtion Board of Directors
Senratary Vane
Mavse
Agate
Newton Dito After 60 Years Here
George W. Newton, longtime resident, died after sixty years in the city. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and was raised by Madame Anived who cared for him after his parents died. A funeral will be held at the listed time and place with family services in San Peruano.
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George W. Newton
Thin City
Bonte
South
Conwity
Venadent
Madame Anived
Newton
Marius Andrei
Texan Heads the Knights of Tythtas
Towhon, Mass, Atusust ti-Hony PL Brown of Cleharse, Tex, Wastoy, videled SUpréme graid ehudcellor of the Knighta of Tythtas.
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Towhon
Mass
Cleharse
Tex
Wastoy
Knighta
Tythtas
Washout West on the Sunset Halts Rail Traffic Near Spafford
Heavy rains blanketed West Texas yesterday with a lashing near the Buxle Pass branch of the Southern Pacific between Spafford and Wagla Pass. Traffic halted for six hours. deluge continued toward Del Rio with more rainfall south of the area. Crops suffered under the wet spell as farmers hoped for an end to the downpour. Farther afield, FairstrayTex farmer Aust-Ine Melton reported catching an alligator five miles from town, believed to be traveling from the river to the Neches flyer.
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West Texas
Buxle Pass
Southern Pacific Railway
Spafford
Wagla Pass
del Rio
Melton
Address of welcome ends with city street bridge plan
At the conclusion Judge Shook announced plans to transport delegates and their families via street bridge conveyance. A committee of Woodward, Shook, Manning was appointed to coordinate the program, adjourning at 3 o clock. Afternoon topics include road making and economical rural projects to support the county poor.
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Trop
H. B. Meuliard
Palo Pinto
A. J. Parker
Karnes
Shook
O'Aleck Gars
Woodward
W. Manning
Texas
Last Chance for Tomatoes in Local Market
Tomato prices rise as fresh supply from north Texas and nearby counties comes in at 40 to 60 cents a crate. Watermelons remain plentiful. cantaloupes and California plums offered but costly for preserving. Poultry is scarce with chickens up to 15 cents and broilers 25 to 35 cents. demand for turkey remains absent.
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North Texas
Gainesville
Winsboro
Willesboro
North
Texas
Kornville
Rosrne
California
Mae
Taft on Justice and Jury System at Virginia Talk
Former President Taft addressed a Virginia audience on the Supreme Court as final arbiter and urged reforms to improve uniform enforcement of criminal laws. He argued jury participation aids justice but warned against excessive conservatism blocking reforms.
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Womess
Virzink Nar
Hamestig
Supreme Court of the
Mtv
Taft
Justich
Riddle of a Black Man in Baton Rouge Jail Escape Event
In New Orleans Anglophone reports describe a Black man named Andrew Harris from Shreveport who died during a mob related incident on July 36 while being moved to Bethany jail. Harris, facing an attempted assault charge, tried to escape and was shot.
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Job F. Teel
Weetera Union Telegraph Company
Yoakum
New Orleans
Ang.l
Shuteveport
Andrew Harris
Bethany
Plumber Dies From Asphyxia In El Paso Incident
An El Paso plumber identified as Ang 6 OM a Me Cheeney aged eight was found deceased after attempting a pipe line connect in a royal residence. Authorities report he suffocated while mishandling the gas shutoff valve during work.
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el Paso
Tex
Ang
Oma Me 'Cheeney
Royal Residence
Rae
Opinion on Texas submission vote ruling expected
Special to The Light from Austin Texas August 6 describes the attorney general's anticipated ruling on whether a majority of primary votes or a majority of submission votes determines the outcome. The lengthy opinion may be issued this evening and will address the important question. The mood in the newsroom hints at a view that a majority of all votes cast on the primary may be required.
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Austin
Tex
Parry
Uipressiun
Vicious Dog Attacks Officer At Substation
Policeman Fred Stowe, stationed at substation No. 4, was badly bitten when a vicious dog ran amuck near Leigh Street. The dog then attacked him as he climbed a fence. Stowe suffered severe lacerations to his seat, received medical attention, and the animal was killed.
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Fred Stowe
Stowe
Leigh Street
Yao
Strike may tie up road, four days on CP line
A fragmented note indicates a possible four day disruption on the Canadian Pacific line near Winnipes, Aussia. Indications point to a nationwide road strike affecting transport operations as workers demand action.
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Winnipes
Indien Fons
Canadian Pacific
Relina
Katy Hosts Epworth League Encampment Crowd Arrives
A train of Epworth League attendees arrived in the city for the encampment and will stay for the day and attend a Wall Wave event in Corpus Christ. About 300 in the party traveling on the livery train from San Antonio.
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Be Worth League
Katy
Corpus Christ
San Antonio
Ka Epworth League
Visitors in City Bring Diverse Guests to Bexar Hotel
Angus the Fistturs lead a group touring the city en route to the prorth. The party includes A J Swearingen and wife from Mics ida Mactlo of Hondo, Fr Dar tuul and wife from Maypearl, Arthur W Jones and Bliss Morgan of Thallas, Miss Harrell and Miss Alien Harrat of Brownwood, Mes 8 L Myrick and Miss Ennce Kyle of Irene, and C D Darrell and wife of Temple. They are staying at the Bexar hotel and plan events in the area.
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Angus
Fistturs
Prorth
Corpus Christi
A. J. Swearingen
Wify Aia
Ida Mactlo
Hondo
Dartuul
Maypearl
Arthur W. Jones
Bliss Morgan
Thallas
Miss Harrell
Miss Alien Harrat
Brownwood
Mes
L. Myrick
Miss Ennce
Kyle
Irene
C. D. Darrell
Temple
Bexar Hotel
Local Weather Report and Temperature Extremes
Weather forecast covers Friday with partly cloudy conditions. The 8 am temperature reached 72 degrees, with a maximum of 88 and a record high of 44. The forecast anticipates continued mild weather through the day, with typical spring patterns and no precipitation indicated.
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Weiner
Bae Ame
Tonio
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Tarrant
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George
Atzer
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Jones
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