Governor Wilson reaffirms local option stance in Maine letter
Governor Wilson maintains opposition to making the local option issue a partisan matter. He cites local self government as essential and says party platforms should not force this non political social question into political battles. He also outlines plans to court women voters in six states and discusses campaign finance.
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Thomas B. Shannon
Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Wilson
Maine
Borden Harriman
New York
California
Washington
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Joseph KB. Davies
National Committee
Chicago
Wells
Rolla Wells
St. Louis
National Democratic Committee
Son
Bryan
Judge Me Announces Candidacy for U S Marshal Post
In Austin on August 12 Judge R F Me, current Travis County judge, states he would seek appointment as United States Marshal for the district if Woodrow Wilson is elected president. Me was among the first to declare support for the New Jersey governor earlier.
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White
Austin
Travis County
Wilson
Travis
Tex
Woodrow Wilson
United States
R. FE. Me
United War Marshal
Ite
New Jersey
Malone to Lead League in Democratic Campaigns
Dudley Field Malone, assistant corporation counsel and son-in-law of Senator OGorman, is chosen to head the Young Men's Wilson league nationwide. Handbooks for the campaign will be ready by September 1. Thomas Taggart reports Indiana will stage the largest sold out rally for Thomas Marshall as presidential nominee.
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New York
Dudley Field Malone
Wilson League
Malone
Senator O'Gorman
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Hyannisport
Mass
Hoosier
Thomas Marshall
Governor Colquitt Busy In City Ahead Of Convention
Chief executive C B Colquitt and son Rawlins Colquitt lead a flurry of activity at San Antonio headquarters as caucuses, committees, and crowds demand attention. State chairman J Sheb Williams polishes the party machine while Walter Col in prepares to succeed him. Nat P Jackson and Assistant Johnson handle questions, badges, credentials, and returns with steady humor.
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San Antonio
C. B. Colquitt
Texas
Rawlins Colquitt
Colquitt
Col. J. Sheb Williams
Canara
Walter Colin
Nat P. Jackson
Johnson
Peace Is Predicted By John H. Kirby At Convention
John H. Kirby of Houston declares peace will come at tomorrow's convention amid a bellicose refrain. He, with Bb. F. Bonner and others, is quartered at the Gunter and jokes that after a man has been battered he becomes a dove of peace, insisting there will be peace tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kirby
Houston
Mr. Kirby
Bb. F. Bonner
B. Cooper
Gunter
Ramoly Supporters Confident in Convention Clash
Ramsey and backers plan more than thirty planks and resolutions to push their policy agenda at the state convention. They concede Colquitt control of the process but aim to shape the platform and push for reform including liquor regulation and broader progressive measures amid a large delegate mix.
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Judge Ramsey
Colquitt
Democratic Party
Tam
Ramsey
J. ¢. McNealus
Dallas
Tarrant
Menger
Richard Mays
W. CC, McKamy
Earl Mayfield
W. J. Bryan
Abilene
T. N.jones
Tyler
Cullen H. Thomas
Houston
Galveston
Plant Juice Promises Relief After Ten Years of Ills
San Antonio carpenter E F Smith reports ten years of indigestion and stomach trouble relieved by Plant Juice. He credits the herbal remedy with toning his system and improving overall health. Sold at Fischer's corner Houston Street and Alamo Plaza.
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FF. Smith
San Antonio
E. F. Smith
Fest Street
Fischer's
Houston Street
Alamo Plaza
Bailey Question an Incue Says Steeger
Col Ed D Steeger of Bonham a state executive committee member says prohibition will matter little in the convention and that Bailey's government questions will drive the platform. He cites Hunt and Fannin counties as Bailey democrats, loyal to Ramsey while supporting Colquitt for a second term.
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Ed. D. Steeger
Bonham
Lamar
Fannin
Ramsey
Bailey
Houston
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Hunt and
Judge Ramsey
Colquitt
Coon Matters Up for Executive Committee Seat
The Texas article notes Robert P. Coon of Bexar County faces questions over his status on the executive committee after his brief candidacy for Congress against James L. Slayden and subsequent withdrawal. Coon asserts he remains a member as his resignation was withdrawn and no seat change is planned. A county convention on August 8 endorsed his retention on the committee.
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Robert’ P. Coon
Bexar County
Executive Committee
Coon
James L. Slayden
Mr. Coon
Funeral Notice for Mrs. Mary Ki Miles
Died August 12 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Mary Ki Miles aged 64 widow of Albert F Miles. Funeral from 224 Sharer Street Tuesday at 5 p.m. Services at St Patrick's church 5 30 p.m. Interment St Mary's cemetery. Member Magnolia Grove No 26 A Woodman Circle. New York papers please copy.
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Mary Ki. Miles
Albert F. Miles
Sharer Street
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Magnolia Grove
Woodman Circle
New York
Harris County Republicans Headed to State Convention
Harris county delegation left Houston in special cars at 10 35 this morning for San Antonio to attend the state republican convention. Chairman McGregor and other Republicans departed last night and this morning for Dallas for the party meeting.
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Houston
Tex
Harris County
San Antonio
McGregor
Dallas
Cuero Wins Opener in Mall Hoop Showdown
Cuero beat Yoakum 10 to 7 in the first of a two game series at the mall yesterday. The second game is scheduled for today.
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Cuero
Tex
Yoakum
Convention Delegates and Votes Set for Colquitt Rally
The executive committee will certify primary results and fix representation for tomorrow’s convention. Colquitt leads governor votes 217,919 to Ramsey 176,488 in a 394,352 statewide total. Bexar Dallas and Harris counties gain seats as 815 votes allocate convention strength. Barry Miller named to deliver nominating speech. W A Hanger and Claude Hudspeth named temporary and permanent chairs. Convention at Market Hall opens at 10 with Colquitt allies in charge and a celebratory band welcome.
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Mittee
Execu
Williams
Nat P. Jackson
Colquitt
Ramsey
Bexar
Bexar County
Dallas
Harris
Cokuitt
Committee On
Gunter Hotel
H. E. Hildebrand
Col. A. W. Houston Jr
Barry Miller
Market Hall
W. A Hanger
Claude V. Hudspeth
el Paso
J. Sheb Williams
Walter Collin
James B. Walla
Brownsville
Wells
Mr. Collin
Overnor Colquitt
Convention Hall
Harris County Delegation Arrives for State Convention
Over 300 Harris county delegates travel by special train arriving this evening around six. A brass band will greet them and escort to prebooked hotels. John H. Kirby and B. F. Bonner prepared accommodations with Colquitt banners and a local band. A parade and band concert will mark the arrival.
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Harris County
John H. Kirby
B. F. Bonner
Harris
Colquitt
Brother of Governor Colquitt Attends Convention
J M Colquitt brother of Governor Colquitt arrives from Sulphur Springs and visits Gunter hotel delegates HQ. He greets his brother and nephew Rawlins Colquitt and says the primary vote shows public confidence in the governor's administration and policies.
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J. M. Colquitt
Colquitt
Sulphur Springs
Mr. Colquitt
Gunter Hotel
Rawlins Colquitt
Capital Almost Deserted for State Convention
Austin reports the state house nearly empty as officials depart for San Antonio for the big state convention beginning tomorrow. At least 100 delegates from Travis County join others, with the platform central to the gathering and some with no opposition still choosing to attend.
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Austin
Tex
State House
San Antonio
Travis County
Waterworks contract discussed amid city council session
Acting Mayor Richter and the board of aldermen plus a citizens committee will meet at 4 pm in the city council chamber to review the Potter report on the water system. The meeting aims to shape a contract with the Waterworks company and includes expected rate reductions for the public.
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City of
San Antonio
San Antonio Waterworks Company
Richter
Board of Aldermen and
Citizens’ Committee
Callaghan
Alexander Potter
Potter
W. W. Lipscomb
James A. Gallagher
W. J. Moore
J. D. Guinn
Max B. Mayer
Fred W. Coox
L. J. Hart
Albert Horath
F. Uu
Hillyer
General Committee
Colquitt Forces Hold Last Caucus Before Convention
Hundreds of Colquitt supporters gather for a final caucus at the St Anthony hotel ahead of the convention. The group aims to back the governor’s platform while possibly adding planks to placate Ramsey supporters and prepare for tomorrow’s platform committee decisions. Bexar delegates to hold their own meeting to endorse candidates for platform and credentials committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony Hote
Colquitt
Colquit
Bexar County
Bexar
Morris Sheppard Seeks Convention Endorsement
Congressman and United States Senator elect Morris Sheppard arrived in the city for the convention and met at the Menger Hotel with Judge William F. Ramsey and supporters. He stated he would be satisfied if the convention tomorrow endorses the pro Ramsey position.
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United States
Morris Sheppard
St. Anthony
William F. Ramsey
Menger Hotel
Mr. Sheppard
Market Hall Ready for State Democratic Convention Visitors
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce completes preparations for the state democratic convention at Market Hall opening tomorrow at noon. Seats for 4200 delegates installed, 30 electric fans added, and spaces arranged for committee work in St. Anthony hotel ballroom and council chamber. Reverend E D Mouzon to give invocation. Judge Claude V Birkhead to deliver welcome. City Attorney Joseph Ryan to give city welcome.
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Chamber of Commerce
Market Hall
Claude V. Birkhead
White City
Joseph Ryan
San Antonio
E. D. Mouzon
H. E. Hildebrand
St. Anthony Hotel
William JL. Richter
Council Chamber
Big War Game Begins at Stratford Connecticut
On August 12 20 000 militiamen form the red army prepare to circle the blue army and reach Broadway as dawn signals the start of a multi day Connecticut war game military aviators expected to play a major role in the exercise.
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Stratford
Connt
Red Army
Blue Army
Broadeway
Connecticut
Madero Returns to Mexico City After Galveston Recovery
Ernesto Madero Mexican minister of finance, returning from two weeks in Galveston, is registered at the Menger hotel en route to Mexico City. He defends Mexico's credit strength and says peace will prevail soon despite opposition claims. He plans to resume travel southward tomorrow morning after brief rest.
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Ernesto Madero
Mexico
Galveston
Menger
Madero
Brick chapel addition under way at Good Shepherd home
A brick chapel and six rooms are being added to the Good Shepherd home in East End. Construction started weeks ago and will finish this month at a cost of 4900 dollars.
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Good Shepherd’s
Good Shepherd's
East End
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Ransom & Silsbee
Sale of Manhattan Shirts
Men's Outfitters
Convenient Stores
Governor Colquitt
Ramoly
Steeger
Man Ils
Mac Lh
Telegraph
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Aldermen
Baltimore
National Senate
Sheppard
U. S
Birkhead and
Ryan
Bishop Mouton
New York City
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