Texas Good Roads Meeting Aims to Secure 4.5 Million for State Highways
Texas Good Roads Association conference in San Antonio will draft a bill to create a state highway department by June 30 to claim 4,515,750 from federal road funds. If approved, Texas can receive its share. otherwise funds revert to the national treasury. Speakers include Senator Carlos Bee and Judge J R Wilhelm, with county maintenance and federal aid discussed.
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Texas Good Roads Association
San Antonio
Texas
Federal Treasury
Congress
United States
Louisiana
D. E. Colp
Treasury
Colp
Mr. Colp
George D. Marshall
United States Department of Public Roads
R. J. Windrow
Waco
Tex
J. R. Wilhelm
Hays County
Senator Bee
Carlos Bee
Oe Good Roads
Howard Bland
The
Clinton G. Brown
James R. Davis
Bexar County
D. E. Tolp
Richmond Critz
Williamson County
John C.holson
Meridian Road
Last of Russian Liberals Resigns as Foreign Minister
Sergius Sazonoff resigns as Russian foreign minister, a notable blow to liberal factions. A veteran diplomat named to the post in 1910, he faced heavy duties during the war and multiple health-related departures. Autocrat pressure is cited as the decisive cause of his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergius Sazonoff
Sazonoff
Association figures named in road lobbying groups
Association representatives and leaders from Kansas Texas and Washington are listed. Included are O C Payne editor Farm and Ranch Dallas W G Turner Fort Worth Chamber good roads chairman John W Warren Texas Good Roads legislative chairman Ed H Cuistion Paris mayor B W Grant La Pryor Southern National Highway president and O M Unger Puget Sound to Gulf Highway president.
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Newton
Kan
O. C. Payne
Farm and Ranch
Dallas
Tex
W. G. Turner
Fort Worth
Graphophone for troops in Austin on border
Friends of Company E, Second Texas Regiment, Austin, start a movement to raise 150 to 200 dollars for a graphophone and records to entertain soldiers on the border. Part of the amount has already been subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Second Texas Regiment of Austin
State Purchases Machinery in Texas Institutions
State Purchasing Agent George Leavy bought a new boiler and other machinery for a state institution at a cost of 5000 dollars. An engine and equipment were acquired for the tuberculosis colony at Carlsbad for 5050 dollars, and a generator plus equipment for the San Marcos Normal cost 232 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
George Leavy
Carlsbad
San Marcos
Kerrville Fair Round Trip From San Antonio Sold At $1.25
Bus fare from San Antonio to the Kerrville Fair is listed at 1.25 for a round trip. The event opens Tuesday August 15 and runs for four days, with Adyv noted in the listing.
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Kerrville Fair
San Antonio
Franchised Fight Looms Over Katy Line in San Antonio
A proposed Missouri Kansas & Texas franchise to run trains into San Antonio faces strong local opposition. Property owners plan to attend Monday’s city council reading to demand damages protections and possibly seek injunctions if terms are unsatisfactory. A Highland Park meeting is planned to map action as crews clear rights of way and houses bought by the railroad are moved.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
San Antonio
Westfall Avenue
A. L. Matlock
Reese Rie
Paul Kahn
Mallock
Highland Park
Matlock
Mond gifts traveling office to Indian army frontier
Sir Alfred Mond presented a motor lorry fitted as a traveling office to the Indian army. The vehicle, with sleeping quarters for three officers and three clerks, cost between 6000 and 8500 dollars. Mr Chamberlain accepted the gift on behalf of the Indian government.
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London
Sir Alfred Mond
India
Chamberlain
Austin Residence Robbed. Diamond Ring Stolen
In Austin Texas on August 12 the residence of Dr. Julian Smith at 805 Lavaca Street was burglarized overnight. Cash totaling 45 dollars and a diamond ring valued at 750 dollars were taken. Police were notified but the thief fled before officers arrived.
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Austin
Tex
Julian Smith
Lavaca Street
What She Missed Mary Murphy Chooses Clerk Over Grocer
Two suitors arrive for Mary Murphy. Doolan the grocer backed by Ma Murphy loses to a handsome young clerk backed by Mary. On her first birthday after marriage, Mary shows a gold watch from her husband, while Mrs. Murphy dismisses it saying an eight-day clock would have been wiser.
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Mary Murphy
Doolan
Ma Murphy
Mary
Chicago Journal
Overworking the Czar in Royal Scots Greys tale
The London Answers piece recalls an anecdote about the czar serving as honorary colonel of the Royal Scots Greys. An officer informs a servant of the honor and the servant, Donald, wonders aloud if the czar can hold both roles. The story plays on loyalty and practicality amid prestige.
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Royal Scots Greys
Donald
Russia
London
Traveling man complains station too far from town
A weary traveler in a southern city laments the distant station from the business area. He wipes sweat and asks a boy why the station was placed far away, the boy replies he cannot say but hints at proximity to the railroad.
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Chicago Herald
Roosevelt Letter Read At American International Meeting
A letter from former President Theodore Roosevelt endorsing the aims of the American International Association will be read Monday night at Moose Hall. Secretary J. D. Goodrich said the ex-president is in full accord with the organization, which caters to Americans owning property in Mexico and others interested in Mexican affairs. Money to loan ads and various notices follow in the local column.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
American International Association
Moosehall
J. D. Goodrich
Mexico
Revolt in Morocco reported by French papers
Geneva reports confirm a Moroccan uprising with several thousand natives from Fez and Taza fighting French forces in rugged terrain led by Sidi Raha. Rebels attacked Tarzout near capture before Meknes reinforcements saved the garrison. Clashes also occur between Mogador and Agadir.
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Morocco
Geneva
Fez
Taza
Sidi Raho
Tarzout
Meknes
Mogador
Agadir
Germans Worried and Restless Yet Kaiser Remains Popular
Paris dispatch from August 12 recalls Mlle Jeanne O-, an ex-governess to Count von Pangermanist, describing German fears as a shortage of meat, bread decline, and unrest among the poor. She notes waning enthusiasm, distrust of rulers, and that the Kaiser appears aged yet remains popular while the Crown Prince is rarely mentioned.
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Paris
Jeanne O
Germany
Evereux
Count von , & Pangermanist
Reichstag
Rastadt
Switzerland
Geneva
Belgium
Poland
North Sea
Berlin
Verdun
Kaiser
Rasputin Again In Power Reinforces Censor Decree
PETROGRAD Aug 12 Deputy Scoboloff sparks a ruffle among aristocrats by claiming the censor issued a circular ordering papers to refrain from comment on Rasputin's reinstatement. Azemoff confirms the statement and notes the press is prohibited from commenting on Duma speeches.
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Rasputin
Petrograd
Scoboloff
Duma
Azemoff
M. Scoboloff
Suez Canal Dues Rise Again Amid Traffic Fall
London reports a five pence increase in Suez canal dues from October 6 due to a sharp drop in traffic as many steamers divert to the cape route. It is the second increase since the war began, with charges previously set to fall before the outbreak.
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Suez Canal
London
Cape
Marvel of the Torpedo by Garrett P Serviss
A reader questions how torpedoes stay afloat submerged at a constant depth. The article explains buoyancy balance, horizontal and vertical rudders, submerged launches, and automatic steering devices using gyroscopes and hydrostatic pistons. It details depth control via water pressure and a pendulum mechanism driving the steering engine to maintain an even keel.
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Garrett P. Serviss
G. G
Chicago
Torpedo Steering Through Water Pressure and Pendulum Control
The article explains torpedo stability as depth and surface pressure changes govern the rudder via a pendulum linked to the piston. It notes the pendulum acts as a governor to prevent excess inclination, keeping a torpedo's path nearly horizontal at high speeds. The system uses compressed air power and finely tuned hull shapes to maximize range and accuracy.
Unpractical Interests Slow Advances in Science
A historical remark laments that money and ingenuity have been spent on destructive machines while astronomy and the heavens remain little explored. The speaker argues that practical desires for power and safety overshadow curiosity about space and ultimate knowledge.
Edible woods as war era food and fodder substitute
Tid Bits notes shortages drive interest in wood as food and animal fodder. Research by Pro Haberlandt shows sapwood and living twigs hold sugars, starch, and oil, with soft woods rich in oil and hard woods higher in starch. Maple, poplar, elm, linden and birch deemed most suitable. Possible limited wood flour in bread, or grinding wood for fodder, depending on cost. Bath waters reportedly emit large radium emanations.
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Pro
Haberlandt
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National Treasury
Friends of Austin Company
SAN Antonio Loan & Trust CO
Commonwealth Bank & Trust
Harry Landa
H. P. Drought
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
Merchants Transfer Company
Chas. Zoller
Dolorosa St
Cibolo Gravel Company
P. Tracks
Nolan Street
Crockett
INO
J. Beven Harry Match
Mgr
Anville
S. P. Ry
Landa
Salado
M.K.T
Bracken
KATY
Council
Dr. Foster
Gibbs Bldg
O'Connell Loan Co
E. Houston St
Central Trust Company
Kehoe Loan Co
W. Commerce St
Horace E. Wilson
State Bank
O. E. Puppe
Louis Dromgoole
Julia Lowenthal
Forty-fifth District
Jewelry Co
Alamo Plaza
Adv
Richey Auto
Gallagher
Board of Appraisers
Harry L. Miller
F. E. Scobey
A. H. Rische
Eva S. van derHoeven
San Antonio Belt & Terminal Company
J. F. Carl and
R. H. Ward
Bedell Building
Ures
Carl Spahr
Trinity Street
Castro Street
Spahr
Edith's Rest
St. Sat
Sun
Willett
Kansas City Produce Company
Antonio Rodriguez
San Fernando Street
Rodriguez
Order of the Star In the East
Marjorie Tuttle
All Nations
Pecan Street
St. Mary's
Order
Annie Besant
J. Krishmamurti
W. Mulberry Avenue
T. A. and Star
T. A. Awbrey
Moore
Alfred Grohman
Imperial Barber Shop
E. Houston
France
Crown Prince
Ideal Homes
Hillyer Deutsch Jarratt
S.flores St
Tiste
Bath
Oriental Hall
William Joseph Zogheir
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Zogheib
Hill
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