Mayor Orders Jail For Auto Scorchers In San Antonio
San Antonio officials led by Mayor Callaghan enforce a city ordinance limiting auto speed to six miles per hour within one mile and eight miles within two miles. Patrolmen begin strict enforcement with arrests for violations, though conviction chances are uncertain without precise timing. North and East city departments reportedly consider stop watches to time speeds, but no provision is yet made for such devices locally.
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San Antonio
Callaghan
Rales
Rabies Threat After Danville Woman Bitten
Mrs. Charles T. Davis of Danville Illinois was bitten on the chin by her child who was dying of rabies from a dog bite. The child died within hours. Vance Davis, the brother, was bitten and scratched about the face and hands. They were taken to Chicago for treatment as physicians feared a wider outbreak.
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Chicago
George
Charles T. Davis
Danville
Vance Davis
Hotto
Igp
Strauss Warns Japs On Hawaii Race Balance
Secretary Straus told a Japanese journalist deputation in Honolulu that Hawaii's future depends on maintaining equilibrium among races rather than dominance by any one group. A dinner was planned by the Japanese consul in honor of Straus and Congressman Longworth and their wives.
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Honolulu
Commerce and Labor
Straus
Hawaii
Longworth
Carpenters and Cupid Anhotrace in Panama
New York reports an influx of brides arriving on the steamship Colon from Colon. The government has offered a separate home for every married couple, as Edwin H. Weeks and his wife accompany the party.
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New York
Colon
Canal Zone
Edwin H. Weeks
Entertainment on Isthmus Amid Canal Work Rise
The report notes weeks on the isthmus where canal workers, pressed by a government plan for free amusement, lack enough carpenters to build required houses. Workmen remain scattered along the canal while awaiting weekly arrivals of wives. Theo Artet Orchestra. Both phones. Burnett Co. Undertakers.
Peary Sets Course for Pole Journey This Thursday
New York Aug 7 Commander Peary the American explorer has arrived and is at Shooter's Island preparing the Roosevelt for service. He said he expected to be ready to start some time Thursday.
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New York
Roberts
Peary
Ateric Explorer
Shooter's Island
Roosevelt
Dying Man Found in City After Hunger and Malaria
An elderly Mexican man, dying of hunger and malaria, was found in the Hast end of the city by Humane Agent Matthews. He was removed to City Hospital where doctors hope to save him. Relatives living nearby refused to care for him. his condition is serious but recovery is hoped.
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Matthews
The
Humane
Notice to housewreckers for Macon street debris removal
Proposals will be received for the completion and removal of all debris from the old tone building No 622 West Macon street. San Antonio school board hires architect A Herff and undertakers J T Tensei Co. Music nightly featured by Schetormeyers.
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Weat
Macon Atreat
Aus
A. Herff
San Antonio
iJAPS TO BUILD 6000 MILES OF RAILROAD
San Francisco August 7 government officials and engineers visit the United States to study railroad methods The Nippon Maru carried seven Japanese railway experts to observe American practice The government plans 600 miles of new steam railways raising Japan's total to over 11 660 miles in operation Meanwhile New York August 7 paint industry leaders say 200 factories could employ 500 youths with higher wages but skilled workers remain scarce and paint victories persist amid shortages
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San Francisco
Cal
America
Financial Department
Japan
New York
Voulttry
Weny
Cabblaon costs Im and a quarter to go to church
A fragment from Harper's Weekly quotes Cabblaon lamenting church attendance costs and his own lack of contributions while joking about his clothes. The item presents a satirical quip on expense and propriety in a churchgoing context.
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Harper's: Weekly
Cabblaon
Hissed by fellows resigns from Montpelier wine protests
Paris reports Mar sellin Albert, leader in recent disturbances in the wine growing south, resigned from the Argelliers committee after being hissed by the Iowa people of Montpelier on his arrival Sunday following release from prison. The item also includes whimsical notes about a whale and shared editorial lines.
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Paris
Iowa
Montpelier
Marsellin Albert
Hag
Argelliers
Missionary Visit Highlights Texas Five Million Club Effort
J F Ryan of San Antonio, Texas, arrives in Iowa as district manager for the Five Million club to rally Iowa snow diggers and citizens to support expanding Texas population goals. The Texas group aims to reach 6,000,000 residents and views Texas development as a national spotlight.
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J. F. Ryan
San Antonio
Texas
Ryan
Nye Times
Washington G
Jgntto
Texas Center
Emperor William supports English college effort in Berlin
Berlin Aug. 7 Emperor William urges Warm support for an English college and English language teaching in German gymnasiums. He believes successful competition with Britain and the United States depends on educating German youth in English. The passage ends with a garbled line about a favorite writer and a unrelated insurance question.
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Berlin
Williamz
Commircelal Cireles G
Great Britain
United States
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