Auto Display At Alamo Sees Strong Attendance For 1914 Models
The Alamo Auto Sales Company in San Antonio reports heavy second day crowds for its 1914 pleasure car display. Visitors praise new models from Chalmers Paige-Detroit Pierce Arrow and Rauch & Lang Electric with six cylinder engines favored. The show runs until tomorrow night before tours to Austin Waco Dallas and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Auto Sales Company
San Antonio
Chalmers
Paige- Detroit
Pierce-Arrow
Rauch & Lang Electric
Paige
Alamo Auto Company
Sailes
Austin
Waco
Dallas
Houston
Conference on Suffrage Gathers National Leaders in D C
Suffragettes from across the United States convene in Washington for a National Council of Women voters conference. Mrs Emma Smith De vee arrives as the event runs August 9 to 11 with a Friday mass meeting featuring Miss Jane Adams of Hull House as the principal speaker. Jeannette Rankin of Montana and Miss Lucy Barnes of the congressional committee will address crowds on Pennsylvania avenue.
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Washington, D. C
United States
National Council of Women Voters
Emma Smith Devee
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Jucy Barnes
Congressional Committee
National Woman Suffrage Association
Pennsylvania Avenue
Taylor Pioneer Carl Streich Dies in Berlin
Carl Streich, a prominent retired farmer and pioneer Williamson County citizen from Taylor, died suddenly of heart trouble in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday. His death was reported to his children in Taylor.
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Tesan
Germany
Taylor
Tex
Carl Streich
Williamson County
Berlin
The Summer Girl Versus The Summer Woman
The piece contrasts the two types of women with The Summer Girl enjoying life while The Summer Woman bears fatigue aches and sleeplessness. It promotes Foley Kidney Puls as a direct help for kidney trouble misattributed to female illness, from Fischer Drug Co. Adv.
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Fischer Drug Co
Fresh wholesome goods display at Grand Opera House lobby
Notice promotes fresh wholesome goods from Union Meat Company with a display in the Grand Opera House lobby inviting public attention and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Debate Over Mexican Mission Reaches Vera Cruz Dilemma
Officials weigh whether Lind should proceed to Mexico City or stay in Vera Cruz as Washington seeks to avoid anti American protests. Reports describe munition shipments to Huerta and the evolving stance on arming factions amid attacks and troop movements near Monclova and Laredo.
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Vera Cruz
Washington
Mr. Lind
Wilson
Huerta
Ling
New Hampshire
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Diplomatis
Lind
Mexican Lights& Power Company
New York
Hiuerta Geis Munitions
Monterey
Hiuerta
Mexico
State Department
Willson
Lind Mission Faces Mexican Safe Passage Amid Tensions
Mexican foreign minister Manuel Garza Aldape pledged full safety for John Lind upon arrival in Lind’s mission. A large demonstration planned by students seeks to show support for Provisional President Huerta’s stance, while officials note possible restrictions on Lind landing at Vera Cruz. Nelson O Shaughnessy reassured Mexico of friendship, citing sensational press reports as overblown. Frederico Gamboa arrived from Belgium and Manuel Garza Aldape may move to another post.
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Menico City
John Lind
Manuel Garza Aldape
Lind
Mexico
Hucra
Wilson
Muerta
United States
Vera Cruz
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Secretary Bryan
Foreign Office
Bryan
O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Frederico Gamboa
Belgium
Manual Garza Aldape
Department of Fomento
Constitutionalists Battle Federal Cavalry Near Monclova
A courier reports that federal cavalry attempted to flee Monclova toward Saltillo. The Constitutionalist forces repelled the sortie, killing several and capturing many prisoners. Prisoners say Monclova provisions are low and General Maass fled toward Saltillo to seek relief. Late this afternoon the advance continued in the region.
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Constitutional Headquarters
Hacienda Hermanas
Eagle Pass
Tex
Murguia
Monclova
Saltillo
Monglova
Maass
De la Barra Sees Remote Interventions in Mexican Crisis
Francisco de la Barra, ex provisional president and ex ambassador, arrives in New York and says U S intervention is unlikely but would trigger grave consequences. He trusts Wilson and Huerta to resolve tensions and believes most Mexicans oppose foreign interference and expect a peaceful settlement. He declines to discuss John Lind’s mission and is accompanied by Carlos Pereyra and other dignitaries.
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New York
United States
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Washington
Senor de la Barra
Paris
France
Tam
Wilson
Huerta
U S Mexico Tensions Rise Amid Wilson Policy Doubts
Washington dispatches from Paris indicate a rupture between the United States and Mexico seems near. The commentary notes the heavy responsibilities on the United States and questions whether Wilson and Bryan's peace policies can survive impending realities.
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Paris
Washington
France
United States
Mexico
Sperse
Wilson
Bryan
Germany Keeps Hands Off as Mexico Crisis Rumors Surge
Berlin reports deny knowledge of President Wilson's message to Huerta and reject any talk of outside nations shaping U S policy. Officials avoid overt influence while recognizing Huerta's government is favored in some German diplomatic circles, including signals from Count Von Bernstorff.
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Mexico
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Provisional Huerta Seen Reluctant to Oppose Lind
Officials doubt that Provisional President Huerta will oppose John Lind upon his arrival in Mexico City. The remark reflects uncertain political stance among authorities.
Carranza Vows to Continue Campaign After Huerta Challenge
Venustiano Carranza reply to a Times query states he does not recognize Huerta as a legal government and will keep fighting with Constitutionalists until their campaign is finished despite potential influence to halt hostilities for October elections. Carranza leads Coahuila governor and constitutionalist forces.
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New York
Venustiano Carranza
Coahuila
Constitutionalists
Times
John Lind
Wilson
Huerta
Spec tator warns of long Mexican war dragging America
The Spectator argues that if the United States enters a Mexican war it could last three years or more and force mobilization on a continental scale. It suggests that even winning could be worse, leaving evacuation difficult and a vast, restive new territory with ongoing revolt.
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London
the Spectator
America
Americans Occupy Ranch and Properties in Tabasco
Advices to the State Department report Constitutionalist forces occupy a Hearst ranch near Ciudad del Carmen Tabasco and adjacent property of the Mexican Exploitation Company. Laguna college on the Mantaniel river is taken. Federal soldiers move from Campeche to Carmen for protection. Refugees from Coco and Chamu colonies gather in Tampico and are to be sent to Galveston or New Orleans.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Phoebe Hearst
Ciudad del Carmen
Mexico
Tampico
Perp
Galveston
Valles
New Orleans
Maytorena Denies Disagreement Over Sonora Governor
Maytorena denies any rift with Sonora state congress in a telegram to the Constitutionalist committee. He notes a few absences on missions and confirms General Alfaro Obregon as commander of Sonora state troops, while Obregon's health improves and he may lead forces around Guaymas.
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Maytorena
Douglas
Ariz
Joxe Maytorena
Sonora
Constitutionalist Committee
Congress
Alfaro Obregon
Obregon
Ignacio Pesquiera
Guaymas
Japanese Soldiers Guard Mexican Rail Line Repair Force
Ten Japanese soldiers in Mexican federal army uniforms joined General Inez Salazar's force sent south from the border to guard a work train. General Francisco Castro, Juarez garrison commander, says the unit will repair the track and telegraph lines of the Mexican National Railroad.
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Kel Pasy
Tex
Inez Salazar
Francisco Castro
Juarez
Mexican National Railroad
Mexican Federal Army
Diaz Reaches Vice Portorthiod In Portland
General Felix Ding arrived in Portland Oregon yesterday and will stay for two days before moving on to Puget Sound and Vancouver British Columbia.
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Diaz
Vporthiod
Portland
Ore
Felix Ding
Puget Sound
Vancouver
B. C
Darien Wireless Plant to Crown Panama Canal Line
The United States plans a major naval radio station at Darien in the canal zone. The three towers will reach 600 feet and aim to link with San Francisco Arlington Valdivia Chile Buenos Aires Argentina St Vincent island and other southern waters. The site will serve government business and relay naval messages while Colon and Balboa handle canal ships.
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Washington, D. C
Arlington
United States
Caimito
Canal Zone
Darien
Arlington Towers
San Francisco
Valdivia
Chile
Valparaiso
South America
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Atlantic
St. Vincent
Africa
Colon
Balboa
National Committeeman Dies in Knoxville
Knoxville, Tenn. August 9 R E L Mountcastle national Democratic committeeman from Tennessee died at his home after an operation He was 48 years old The death follows the operation and occurred late last night in Knoxville Tennessee
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Knoxville
Tenn
R. E. L. Mountcastle
Tennessee
Mr. Mountcastle
Manslaughter Case Appealed From Wharton County
AUSTIN Tex Aug 9 The case of Brandy Matthews appealed from Wharton county has just been filed in the Court of Criminal Appeals. The appellant received a two year penitentiary sentence on a manslaughter charge at Wharton county.
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Austin
Tex
Brandy Matthews
Wharton County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wharton ‘County
Roosevelt Sub-division Improvement Club Formed in Hyde Park
A Hyde Park meeting organized the Roosevelt Sub-division Improvement Club with 41 charter members. The group sought twice daily mail delivery and a six inch water main, plus sidewalk, street, and lighting improvements, and appointed a five member committee to coordinate with the Highland Park club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Roosevelt Sub-division
Roosevelt
A. H. Howard
M. M. Breit
H. Lt. Douglas
J. K. Wells
F. W. Green
Highland Park Improvement Club
Roosevelt Improvement Club
South Pine
South Hackberry
Westfall
Drexel
Hkdward Kotula
Old Settlers Association Holds Dublin Reunion
The Old Settlers Association of Erath and Comanche counties completed a four day session in Dublin Texas. An auxiliary organization for Erath and Comanche counties was formed for annual meetings with old soldiers. Membership was limited to residents who lived in the counties for at least 25 years.
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Old Settlers Association
Dublin
Tex
Brath and Comand
Extradition Requests From Governors Reported
In Austin Texas on August 5 1910 the governor issued a requisition on Louisiana for the extradition of Carlo Pasquinari to Dallas to face a theft over 50 charge. A second requisition from Oregon for the extradition of E FE Iles now in Dallas pending incitement of riot charges in Oregon.
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Austin
Tex
Louisiana
Carlo Pasquinari
Dallas
Oregon
E FE
Iles
Car Shortage Seen Ahead by Railways
The American Railway Association bulletin shows 69,716 surplus cars on August 1, down from 76,280 on July 15. Officials warn the surplus will shrink further, reaching an acute level by October.
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Chicago
Ills
American Railway Association
Eberhardt Elected Moose Supreme President
Charles F. Eberhardt of Detroit won the election to lead the Social Order of Moose as its supreme president at the eighth annual convention in Detroit. The next year's gathering is slated for Toledo.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles F. Eberhardt
Social Order of Moose
Toledo
Major Langhorn Named Military Attache to U S Embassy Berlin
Major George T. Langhorn of the United States Army has been chosen as military attache to the U S embassy in Berlin. He will succeed Captain Alfred B. Jornstad and is currently accredited to the Fifth United States Cavalry.
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Washington, D. C
George T. Langhorn
United States Army
United States
Berlin
Alfred B. Jornstad
Langhorn
Fifth United States Cavalry
Sailor Reginald Lee, Titanic Lookout, Dies in Southampton
Reginald Lee, one of the Titanic lookouts, died in Southampton today. He witnessed the White Star liner’s collision with an iceberg a year ago last April, ending a long life tied to the famous disaster.
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London
Reginald Lee
Southampton
Supreme Court Invalidates Gaynor Liquor Ban
New York August 9. The Supreme Court three justices overruled Mayor Gaynors March 25 order that barred liquor selling restaurants from serving non drinking diners after 1 AM. The decision allows food service at any hour if the bar is closed. A restaurant owner challenged the rule after patrons were ejected during meals on Broadway.
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New York
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Ccase
Broadway
Injunction Refused Over Coca Cola Name Dispute
Judge T S Maxey denied Coca Cola Company of Atlanta a writ to stop the Austin Bottling Works from using Coca Cola on a drink and from bottling its syrup. The court ruled Coca Cola syrups on the market and bought by Austin can be bottled so long as not adulterated or sold under another name and found no copyright infringement.
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Austin
Tex
T. S Maxey
Coca Cola Company
Atlanta
Austin Bottling Works
Coca Cola
Austin Concern
Note Broker Arrested in Bank Larceny Case in Boston
Jacob Watchineker a note broker was arrested at his home on larceny from the Broadway National Bank of Chelsea. Attorneys for several banks sought $50,000 bail alleging twenty five Boston banks lost 17,000 through his loan representations. The court set bail at 10,000 and continued the case to August 20.
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Boston
Mass
Jacob Watchineker
Broadway National Bank of
Chelsea
Watch#aiker
River Packet Peters Lee Sinks After Hitting Barges
The Mississippi river packet Peters Lee sank at Lake Providence La at 7 45 tonight after striking a barge while leaving the landing from Memphis to Vicksburg All on board were rescued Captain Stapleton said the vessel and cargo likely lost The Peters Lee was the Lee line’s largest steamboat built at about 60000 dollars
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Vicksburg
Miss
Peters Lee
Memphis
Lake Providence
Stapleton
Lee Line
Officials on Fishing Trip with Mayor Brown at Curry Creek
Mayor Clint Brown leads a group by auto to Curry Creek crossing on the Guadalupe river for a Sunday fishing and hunting trip. County Commissioners C X Gutzeit W B Russ J T Lowry P J McNeel Roy Barneburg and J B McNeel accompany him. Brown expects to return to preside at the city council meeting.
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Clint Brown
Curry Creek
Guadalupe River
C. X. Gutzeit
W. B. Russ
J. T. Lowry
P. J. McNeel
Roy Barneburg
J. 8. McNeel
Missabe Dock Strike Crumbles as Night Crew Returns
In Duluth Minnesota on August 9 the night crew of about 100 workers returned to the Missabe dock amid police surround and no disorder. The move is seen as the possible break in the strike’s backbone.
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Missabe
Duluth
Minn
Wealthy distiller shot dead at home in North Carolina
H. Clay Grubb a wealthy distiller was shot and killed at his home near Spencer North Carolina early today by his wife who was seriously wounded. Initial reports say the shooting followed an encounter with Mrs Grubb claiming self defense.
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N. C
H. Clay Grubb
Here
Auto repair men seek higher wage rates in San Antonio
A meeting at the International Auto School on Houston street gathered automobile dealers and repairmen to address unsatisfactory repair conditions. They blamed owner ignorance and low pay for driving skilled labor from the trade and called for a sufficient wage to attract conscientious workers. Prominent participants included H. G. Hayes and E. H. Labadie. The discussions aimed to make repairs more profitable for mechanics and more satisfactory for owners.
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International Auto School
Houston Street
H. G. Hayes
E. H. Labadie
S. x. Callahan
Woman’s 14-Year Ailment Repaired by Pinkham Remedy
Elkhart Indiana reader Mrs Sadie Williams reports fourteen years of organic inflammation and female weakness eased after four months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She praises the treatment and invites publication of her letter for others seeking help.
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Elkhart
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sadie Williams
James Street
Indiana
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn, Mass
Lydia Bk
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Pablo Gonzalez
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Marr
Laredo
Jesus Carranza
Piedras Negras
Rafael Muzquiz
Elizondo
Puerto San Antonio
Arturo Casso
Lampazos
Lampazo
Lampagzos
Bustamente
San Geronimo
Valladares
Thodoro Elizondo
Freedom Molestation
Federal
de la Barra
Carranza
London Spectator
Panama
U.S
Eberhardt
Major Langhorn Attache
Corpus Christi
W. Walker
Walker
Louis Shirar
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