Army general hails Mabry maneuvers as best ever for Texas troops
Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan after a four day visit to Camp Mabry commends the militia encampment near Austin praising the drills and joint maneuvers with regulars. He notes 2500 troops in a review, and plans future hikes target practice and gallery shooting before Leon Springs maneuvers. Lieutenant Thomas Duncan accompanies him.
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Fort Mabry
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Texas
Duncan
Camp Mabry
Austin
Angel Island
California
Coast Artillery
Fortres Monroe
Twenty-second Infantry
Third Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Leon Springs
James Parker
George H. Morgan
Eleventh Cavalry
Faces Two More Charges Against Mary Jane Lawson
Two affidavits filed in justice court accuse Mary Jane Lawson of thefts over and under $50, in addition to an arson charge. Police say clothing valued at $100 from Mrs. A Hart and items under $50 from Mrs. J W Combs were stolen on Alamo Heights. Some clothing has been recovered. She was first arrested for arson tied to a fire at her home at 132 Hess Street about three weeks ago.
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Mary Jane Lawson
Justice Court
Knaus
A. Hart
J. W. Combs
Alamo Heights
Hess Street
Negro Invader Attacks Woman Near Durant
A white woman, Mrs. L. D. Campbell, was assaulted by an unknown Black man at her home five miles north of Durant Oklahoma. He shot at her three times as she tried to defend herself with a bull dog, injuring her left hip. Doctors fear for her life. Posses scour the countryside as authorities fear a lynching if captured.
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Durant
Okla
L. D. Campbell
Here
Campbell
Sherman
WOUND RECEIVED IN WAR CAUSES DEATH
Lawrence L. Stutsman 34 died at 603 Porter street after a lingering illness. A native of Indiana, he served in the Thirty third Infantry in the Philippines and earned military honors. Funeral Monday at 10 from Riebe parlors under Luther R. Hare Camp No 1. Interment in national cemetery. EBEST funeral set for Monday at 4 from 46 Probandt street. Benson funeral to follow at 5 from Sloan and Hagy chapel with Elks rites. Interment Dignowity cemetery.
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Luther R. Hare
Gilmore
Philippines
Lawrence L. Stutsman
Porter Street
M. E. Stutsman
Blocker
Ind
Stutsman
Indiana
San Antonio
Camp No. 2
Department of Tennessee
Tennessee
Riebe
East Commerce Street
United Spanish War Veterans
National Cemetery
Ebest
Anna Ebest
Probandt Street
Martin Ebest
Iowa
Venita Lodge
Order of Hermann Sons
O. Hartmann
Conference urged between Kruttschnitt and shopmen in demand talks
in San Francisco on August 12 a federation head said the trades affiliated with the Federation of the Employees of the Harriman lines will ask Julius Kruttschnitt director of maintenance and operation to set a date for a conference with the employer to discuss pay increases and working condition adjustments for shopmen.
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San Francisco
Cal
E. L. Raguin
Federation
Harriman Lines
Julius Kruttschnitt
Lay Carnival Plans
The carnival association sets next Thursday for its regular monthly meeting to discuss plans for a 1912 carnival week. Members contribute by mail and the treasury holds a growing fund, with renewed subscriptions pleasing officers and promising the best carnival yet for 1912.
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Carnival Association
Labor Leader recounts $3000 to organize Fort Worth against prohibition
William L. Hoefgen, president of the State Federation of Labor, claims he learned he received $3000 for organizing labor against prohibition in Fort Worth. In a Palestine letter he says he will use the funds wisely once the check is cashed, noting the newspaper report of J. W. Wolters’ payment.
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William L. Hoefgen
State Federation of Labor
Palestine
Fort Worth
Senate
Sid Murray
Hoefgen
J. W. Wolters
No clear news item. Fragmentary shopping list.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions buying a linotype machine a cylinder dress a folder and building a three story pressed brick building. No identifiable people or organizations or event context.
Southern Macaroni Company observes second anniversary
The Southern Macaroni company on Guadalupe and Medina streets marked its second anniversary with a plant reception attended by directors and employees. The firm, a recent city manufacturing venture, ships four carloads of vermicelli and macaroni produced at the plant. Officers are A. Battaglia, president. Sam Battaglia, vice president. P. Gianotti, secretary.
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Southern Macaroni Company
Guadalupe
Medina
A. Battaglia
Sam Battaglia
P. Gianotti
Arrest Report Shows Three Police Removals
From midnight Friday to midnight last night police arrested two women for shoplifting and a black male youth for vagrancy. No fights or disturbances were reported by police, a quiet end to a usually busy Saturday night.
San Antonio Musicians Move to New Union Hall
The San Antonio Musicians' union will leave Trades Council hall at 10 this morning marching to a new home at 106 Yturri street. A housewarming will follow with food and drink and speeches by prominent union members.
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San Antonio Musicians’ Union
Trades Council Hall
Yturri Street
Senate to probe Stephenson bribery claims with Hines witness
The Senate voted to investigate Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin over his election financing amid possible lumber trust involvement. Edward Hines, linked to Lorimer, expected as a witness as the inquiry may begin this session. Wisconsin lawmakers demanded scrutiny of the seat’s price and Stephenson’s title.
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Washington
Senate Today
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Lumber Trust
Edward Hines
Lorimer
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States Senate
Heyburn H
Alamo Heights to Discuss Incorporation Meeting
Residents plan a Wednesday meeting at Alamo Heights Church on Broadway to discuss incorporating as a town for better fire and police protection. The agenda centers on establishing municipal services and governance.
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Alamo Heights
Broadway
Record Heat Hits 102 Degrees Amid Summer Spells
The article notes yesterday’s high of 102 at 4 pm with 100 at 3 pm and 5 pm and records equaling 102 on August 9 and July 21. It adds a light quip about Silk Hat Harry’s divorce suit and a black-face team member’s comment on summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
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Terrell Well Water CO
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E. L. Hofheinz
Losoya
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Astor
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G. A. Duerler
MEG. CO
Carlsbad
Fentiman’s
J. F. Fentiman
Alamo Plaza
Alamo
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