Harvester Fires Back at Townsend Report Charges
Edgar Bancroft for International Harvester calls Townsend findings false and outdated. He says patents on knotters expired in 1896, denies a binder twine trust, notes strong competition and fair pricing, and asserts plants were enlarged and employment rose since acquisitions. The response argues no monopoly and refutes railroad rebates claims.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Townsend
Edgar Bancroft
International Harvester Company
House “Steel Trust
Burnett D. Townsend
Department of Justice
International Harvester
Patent Office
Bancroft
United States Steel Corporation
Harvester Company
Steel Corporation
The
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Beauty Lotion Clears Skin With Kulux Compound
A home remedy prescribes Kulux Compound mixed with witch hazel and water in a two ounce bottle to whiten and smooth the neck and shoulders. One application supposedly astonishes, leaving skin cool, non rubbing off, and reportedly permanent results with reduced redness roughness and freckles.
Rejected suitor shoots girl then kills himself
August McDonald, a Rochester machinist, shot Ethel Hunt at her home after she refused his marriage proposals twelve times. He then shot himself, dying soon after. Hunt was wounded in the shoulder, breast, and side but expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
August McDonald
Ethel Hunt
Texas House blocks 10000 for Battle of San Jacinto paintings
In Austin on August 12 lawmakers refused to appropriate 10000 to pay McArdle estate for the Battle of San Jacinto and Dawn of the Alamo paintings in the senate. Repeated efforts over fifteen years failed as the house killed the appropriation amid pro and anti votes. Representative Schluter urged support noting prior state buys for Santa Ana surrender and Davy Crockett paintings.
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Tex
McArdle
San Jacinto
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Schluter
Travis County
San Antonio
Santa Ana
Davy Crockett
Stenographer Cuts Own Hair in Sleep in Peru
Miss Lena Krappler awoke to find one of her two long braids severed after she dreamed of a haircut and, while still in bed, cut the braid with scissors. A barber completed the trimming the following day.
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Associated Press
Peru
Ind
Lena Krappler
Newman’s Theater The Last of Diaz Manager for Markham District
Light Roberts, ex manager of the Markham rice mills, chosen to represent the Markham branch of the Southern Rice Growers association with duties to begin immediately.
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Newman's Theater
Diaz
Markham
Bay City
Tex
Light Roberts
Markham Rice Mills
Southern Rice Growers’ Association
Alleged confession tied to Denver murder case and Italian colony
Police claim Mrs Concetti Fortogne provided a confession detailing the murder of Maria LaGuardia, whose dismembered body was found in a remote arroyo near Denver. The account implicates Angelina Garramone and links disappearances in the Italian community to a $320 motive.
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Associated Press
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Col
Concetti Fortogne
Denver
Maria LaGuardia
Here
Stella
Angelina Garramone
Convention Struggles With Negro Education Congress
Denver officials face a housing crisis as the National Negro Education Congress opens its second annual convention with over 2000 delegates expected but room for only about 500. Hotels refuse Negro guests, leaving many attendees from the south and east unable to find lodging.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
National Negro Education Congress
Denver Auditorium
Negro delegates to National Business League meeting
San Antonio will be represented at the National Business League meeting in Little Rock Arkansas August 16 to 18 by Dr. J. T. Walton president of the local negro business league. He will speak on Real Estate and Home Building Among Negroes. Booker T. Washington heads the league with delegates from Houston Dallas Waco Galveston and other Texas cities attending.
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National Business League
Little Rock
Sark
J. T. Walton
Negro Business League
Booker T. Washington
National League
Houston
Dallas
Waco
Galveston
Texas
Resigns as Austin City Commissioner Over Dam Plan
City Commissioner I P Lochridge resigns effective September 15 citing opposition to the Colorado River dam plan and a belief it would impose an unjust burden on the people. He says he cannot agree with the present administration on important propositions and dam contract.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado River
I. P. Lochridge
Lochridge
Honest Medicines vs Fakes Highlight Foley Remedies
President Taft hints at Pure Food and Drugs reform but Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills are praised as genuine medicines. The article notes these standard remedies have long stood as trusted treatments for coughs colds throat chest and lung ailments for both children and adults.
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Taft
Foley
Fumes of High Life Cause Death in Texas Cemetery Scene
Thomas Swearingen aged 86 a Confederate veteran died this morning in Stockdale Texas from fumes of high life used while cleaning a cemetery well to kill ants. He leaves a widow two sons and five daughters. Funeral planned for tomorrow at Nockenut cemetery.
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Stockdale
Tex
Thomas Swearingen
Nockenut
DeWitt County Teachers Institute Opens in Yoakum
The DeWitt county teachers institute will convene in Yoakum on September 4 for five days. The program centers on How to Study and Teaching How to Study with several lecturers planned. This marks the first institute held in Yoakum after Cuero hosted them previously.
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Teachers Institute
Yoakum
Tex
Teachers Institute of
DeWitt County
Teachers
Cuero
Captain Kirk Is II in Austin Illness
Captain John P. Kirk former Travis county tax assessor and longtime Texas Sheriffs' association officer is seriously ill at his Austin home with a heart condition.
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Captain Kirk
Austin
Tex
John P. Kirk
Travis County
Texas Sheriffs’ Association
Redistricting Seen After Major Texas Bill Passage
Lawmakers finish the $10 million general appropriation and turn to redistricting. A free conference will reconcile House and Senate versions to reach the executive by next Wednesday. Debates over Bailey, prohibition, and other issues shape the redistricting process.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Executive Department
Bailey
Weinert
Senate Finance Committee
Representative Cox
Navy Extends Wireless System as Alaska Frontier Ties
The Navy Department plans to extend its wireless network in Alaska with a powerful new station on an Aleutian Island to reach 1500 miles at night and 800 miles by day. Buffalo works in Alaskan waters with Kodiak Unalaska and St Paul Island stations. A Fort Myer Virginia station should be finished by May 1 to link Atlantic vessels to the U S coast.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Army
Naval
Pacific Fleet
United States
Buffalo
Alaskan
Kodiak
Unalaska
St. Paul Islands
Fort Myer
National Capital
Atlantic
San Benito Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
San Benito Texas August 12 The San Benito Commercial club held its annual meeting electing Col Allen Heywood president unanimously J A Graham was re elected secretary The board increased from 11 to 14 directors Members pledged 5000 for maintenance Improvements valued at nearly half a million dollars were secured for San Benito through the club's efforts last year
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San Benito
Tex
Wilkins Takes Charge as Harris County Bank Liquidating Agent
John A. Wilkins, named yesterday by State Banking Commissioner Gill as liquidating agent for the Harris County Bank and Trust Company, today assumed control and will wind up affairs with all possible expedition.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
John A. Wilkins
Gill
Harris County Bank and Trust Company
Ambassador Guild to be received by Emperor in August
ST. PETERSBURG Aug 12 The American Ambassador Guild will be received by Emperor Nicholas on August 17 to formally present credentials.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Nicholas
Social notes from Boerne and local events postponed
Miss Camille Johnson and Miss Louise Polk visit Boerne while Miss Ella Frick travels to Houston and Miss Marion Watson visits Eagle Lake. A Prospect Hill Prospectors entertainment for Miss Carrie Gallagher is postponed until Monday. Beacon Hill Baptist market and bazaar at Mrs. B. H. Blount’s home supports the church. Gov ernment Hill Methodist Junior Baraca class to elect officers next Wednesday.
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Beacon Hill Baptist Church
Carrie Gallagher
Prospect Hill
Miss Gallagher
B. H. Blount
Harvard Avenue
Government Hill Methodist Church
King Receives American Ambassador in Italy
King Victor Emmanuel welcomed American Ambassador John G. Leischmann on a special mission to deliver President Taft's autograph letter commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Italian unity. The monarch expressed high appreciation for the American president's friendship.
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Associated Press
Radognia
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
John G. Leischmann
Taft
Clerk Is Promoted To Traveling Accountant
YOAKUM Texas August 12 W P Rourke longtime chief clerk in the maintenance of way department of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway company at this place has been promoted to traveling accountant for the company with headquarters in this city.
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Yoakum, Tex
W. P. Rourke
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Electrical Expert Dead
Robert J. Chambers a leading southern electric light expert died suddenly in Montgomery Alabama this morning. The longtime authority on electric lighting contributions earned regional recognition for his work in the industry and research.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Robert J. Chambers
South
To Purify Water Supply
Abilene Texas Aug 12 efforts are under way to purify the city water supply. The standpipe was emptied and all mains flushed to clean and refresh the system.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Texas
Light Showers Reported in Abilene Texas
Light showers are falling over this section of Texas this morning. Abilene reports light rainfall as of early today with no immediate disruption.
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Abilene
THE
Associated Press
Abilene Texas
Texas
Train Schedules From Kerrville And Houston Coast Lines
Partial timetable details list multiple trains with routes between Kerrville Houston and coastal towns. Entries show arrival and departure times including No 9 From the East 7 15am No 7 From the East 6 30 pm and various Kerrville connections with Sundays and coastbound services.
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Houston
Coas
Kerrville
Sun- Gap
Coast
First Strike at Watertown Arsenal Over Taylor System
Watertown arsenal in Boston reports its first strike in history as moulding department workers walk out after a worker was discharged over protesting timing by a supervisor. Dispute centers on the Taylor system aimed at maximizing output and setting a standard for all workers in the sector.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Watertown Arsenal
Major Wheeler
United
Foley’s Honey and Taris Cough Remedy Appeal
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Taris as effective for coughs and colds in children and adults. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and notes the product comes in a yellow package with a warning to refuse substitutes.
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Foley
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