Vitalitas touted by railroad workers and townsfolk
An Houston engineer recounts using Vitalitas salve and internal doses to relieve severe rheumatism after other remedies failed. He claims rapid sleep and return to work, praising Vitalitas as a godsend. The ad asserts Vitalitas treats rheumatism, stomach, kidney, liver, and blood ailments and offers a sample at Weener Drug Store in Houston.
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Texas
Vitalitas
D. A. Treadway
Hiouston
Sumpter Street
Weener Drug Store
Houston Street
Platform Adopted by Patriot Voters Club
Chicago August meeting endorses stronger literacy health and morals tests for immigrants and vows to keep public schools free of ecclesiastical influence. D J Reynolds of Minneapolis elected president as the group promotes loyalty tests and anti religious funding.
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Chicago
American Federation of Patriotic Voters
D. J. Reynolds
Minneapolis
Well After Using Eckman's Alterative Affects on Lung Trouble
A letter from Aurora Illinois praises Eckman's Alterative for curing long standing lung troubles. The writer reports no pain coughing night sweats hay fever or stomach issues after years of illness and notes continued good health six years later. The ad cites laboratory claims and lists A M Fischer as a seller with a request for testimonials.
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Eckman
Second Ave
Aurora
Achdavits
A. M. Fischer
YMCA launches summer membership boost drive
The Young Men's Christian Association begins a campaign to add fifty new members by August 23 with a reduced fee of three dollars through December 1. The effort leverages swimming, tennis, handball and gym facilities and plans to repeat next month with more canvassers.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Army Reserve Act Deters Recruiting in United States
Washington officials report enlistments in the army have fallen about 400 men monthly, blamed largely on the Army Reserve Act. Since November the reserve has only eight former soldiers enrolled, with many yet to serve three years after their initial enlistment. The low uptake stems from seven year commitment and limited wartime bounty prospects.
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Washington, D. C
Army
Army Reserve
Farmer pleads guilty to abusive telephone language in crime case
J H Vanderhiden a 41 year old farmer pleaded guilty before Judge Lowther in the police court to using abusive language over the telephone toward Bernice Flowers a telephone operator. He became angry when a taxicab was not sent and was arrested during the call. A $10 fine was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Vanderhiden
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Warns Against Cheap Substitutes
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills cost dealers more than cheaper substitutes but deliver superior kidney and bladder relief. It urges customers to ask for Foley Kidney Pills from Fischer Drug Co.
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Fischer Drug Co
Canton China Rebels Siege City as Troops Mutiny
In Canton 1200 killed as royalist troops join insurgents and looting spreads. Government forces split, officials powerless amid dissension. Foreign concessions feared to be target of an attack as brigands rise and a large fire destroys thirty barracks. General Lung Chi Kuang withdraws northern troops.
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Canton
China
Shameen
Fayuen
Kwang Yung
Lung Chi Kuang
Independence Declared in Nanking as Southern Rebels Rule
In Nanking on Aug 14 Southern rebels proclaimed independence from the Pekin government. Hok An-Min, ex-editor of the Shanghai Min Li Pao, becomes governor as guards show indifference. A northern military expedition nears, raising civilian fear and concerns of possible pillage before flight.
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Nanking
Pekin
Hok An-Min
Shanghai Min Li Pao
Rebels Defeat Royalists Move on Hankow Invasion
Reports say 25,000 rebels from Hu Nan crossed into Hu Peh and defeated a loyalist small force. They aim to seize Hankow and then advance on Peking. Northern troops with artillery have departed to stop them and are expected to rout the rebels.
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Hankow
Hu-Nan
Hu Peh
Peking
Wayfarer Found After Twenty Years Away
In Glasgow Kentucky a family reunion occurred when Virgil Huffman, after twenty years prospecting in Alaska, turned up at his parents Jim and Mrs Huffman. The Dusty traveler was welcomed, and Virgil agreed to live with them as they plan to adjust their home to fit him.
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Glasgow
Alaska
James Huffman
Huffman
Crane Takes Contract for Paris Texas Road Project
Foster Crane, a contractor building the Fredericksburg railroad, has been sent to Paris Texas by the Title Guaranty and Surety Company of Scranton Pa to finish a road construction contract worth about 200000 He has nearly completed the Fredericksburg railroad contract and will deploy part of his crew to Paris with other equipment from Boise Idaho Crane previously handled large projects including canal excavation for the Medina Irrigation Company and is noted for taking on substantial regional assignments.
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Foster Crane
Fredericksburg
Paris
Texas
Guaranty and Surety Company
Scranton
Crane
Boise
Idaho
Medina Irrigation Company
Ambassador Faces Formal Reprimand For Criticism
The article reports officials discussing a formal reprimand for Ambassador Wilson over public criticism of the United States policy. British statements are cited as authentic, risking an awkward position for the U.S. regarding a friendly nation. Secretary Bryan planned to ask Wilson in Washington about authorizing his remarks to reporters.
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Huerta
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Washington
Lind Silence Sticks As Mexico Talks Continue
In Mexico City a stack of calling cards shows efforts to pressure John Lind about his anticipated message to Provisional President Huerta. Lind meets callers but reveals nothing. No Mexican official was seen yesterday and no public progress emerged. Wilson's rep visited the American embassy and spoke with Nelson O Shaughnessy. If Huerta and Lind meet, officials plan to keep it secret.
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Mexico City
John Lind
Mr. Lind
Huerta
Lind
Engineers flee La Bouguilla dam as Mexican official blocks work
W. B. Fuller chief engineer of the Mexican Northern Power and Irrigation Company and two assistants left the La Bouguilla dam near Santa Rosalia Chihuahua, fearing execution or imprisonment by General Mercado. Freeman of the company arrived in El Paso. Fuller cites forced loans totaling 29,000 pesos and warns loss of 6,000 laborers risks flooding the Conchos and Rio Grande valleys if federals drive workers away.
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EL Paso
Tex
Merecado
Chihuahua
W. B. Fuller
Mexican Northern Power and Irrigation Company
la Bouguilla
Santa Rosalia
W. W. Freeman
Toronto
Canada
Fuller
Mercado
Conchos
Rio Grande Valley
Ojinaga
Texas
la Bouquilla
Elephant Butte
Tacoma Bound for Mexico at Vera Cruz Advance Sail
The gunboat Tacoma, expected to call at Norfolk for supplies, has moved on toward Vera Cruz en route to Mexico as preparations for the voyage continue.
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Norfolk
Tacoma
Mexico
Advertising as a Powerful Force in Modern Commerce
A discussion notes that some firms resist advertising yet still reveal an anti ad campaign. It argues advertising drives business, with one firm famously announcing it does not advertise while actually promoting not advertising. The piece concludes newspapers remain the strongest, most economical advertising medium.
Tacoma Sails to Vera Cruz for Draft and Mexican Points
The Tacoma, formerly bound for Norfolk with supplies and a draft of enlisted men, has altered orders at sea and is now en route to Vera Cruz. She is expected to receive a draft of men from battleships at Vera Cruz and sail to other Mexican points inaccessible to larger ships.
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Tacoma
Norfolk
Vera Cruz
Blanquet Declines Presidency Linking Huerta to Bid
In Mexico City on August 14 Minister of War Blanquet announced he will not seek the presidency and that his sole candidate is Provisional President Huerta. The report notes strong ties between Blanquet and Huerta, implying Huerta’s candidacy. Dispatches confirm major defeats of Carranza and Madero near Torreon and a strategic pullback to Pedrera as federal reinforcements move north. Pedro Del Paso named financial agent of Mexico in London, replacing Louis de la Barra.
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Mexico City
Blanquet
Huerta
Republic
Venustiano Carranza
Julio Madero
Torreon
War Office
Carranza
Madero
Durango
Pedricena
Pedro del Paso
Louis de la Barra
Mexico
London
Senor del Paso
Senor de la Barra
Federal Forces Hitback Near Monclova and Saltilo
Colonel Murguia reports 600 Federals sortie from Monclova toward San Buenaventura. Constitutionalists drive about half back to Monclova and surround the rest at Abasolo. Gen Gonzales sends 500 more to Murguia. Saltilo falls after a fierce fight, 3000 Constitutionalists involved.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Murguia
Monclova
San Buenaventura
Abasolo
Mexican National Lines
Huerta
Carranza
Warships Rescue Americans Aboard Glacier Sails From Guaymas
The navy supply ship Glacier sailed late last night from Guaymas for San Francisco with American refugees aboard. The Glacier will take more aboard as the relief operation continues.
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Washington
Navy
Glacier
Guaymas
San Francisco
Classifieds Invite Buyer and Seller in Southwest Texas
Get Together Get Together Mr. Buyer and Mr. Seller on any kind of a deal by making your wants known through the best media in Southwest Texas the Classified Section of the people's paper The San Antonio Light. A ten day ad beginning Friday Saturday or Sunday takes in two Sundays and costs only one half cent a word. Phone them in Crockett 1742 and new 176.
Americans aboard report naval moves toward Vera Cruz
Americans aboard at Topolobampo say the cruiser Tacoma expects to reach Vera Cruz late Saturday or early Sunday. The gun boat Nashville is to sail from Portsmouth New Hampshire Saturday to reach Vera Cruz about a week later. Carranza reportedly under siege at Torreon with federals repelling constitutionalists after Americans departed.
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Topolobampo
Tacoma
Vera Cruz
Nashville
Portsmouth
Diaz Leaves for Quebec via Canadian Pacific
Gen. Felix Diaz special envoy from Mexico to Japan departed Vancouver by private car for Quebec on the Canadian Pacific line. The party plans a three day mountain stop en route and will reach Quebec in time to connect with the Em pend of Ireland steamer sailing in August.
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Diaz
Quebec
Vancouver
B. C
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Japan
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Empend
Ireland
Peace Advocate Dr Henry Allen Tupper Visits San Antonio En Route to Piedras Negras
Dr Henry Allen Tupper representing the International Peace Forum arrived in San Antonio today on the way to Piedras Negras to interview Constitutionalist army officials. He declined to comment on his mission but said he would present a proposition of great importance to Mexican leaders and expects to return in about one week.
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Henry Allen Tupper
International Peace Forum
San Antonio
Piedras Negras
Tupper
Fraternal Bonds Considered to Fund City Improvements
A plan explores fraternal groups buying the city of San Antonio 3.45 million dollar improvement bonds to avoid delays in starting work. A Woodmen of the World member may present the matter to Mayor Brown if assurances arise that the order will participate. Other fraternal groups may also invest, potentially absorbing most of the bond issue.
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San Antonio
Woodmen of the World Order
Brown
Woodmen of the World
Bids Accepted for North Loop Clubhouse Additions
San Antonio Automobile Club directors at a noon luncheon in the Menger hotel accepted bids and began preliminary steps for additions to the North Loop clubhouse. President Dr. W. H. Hering said work would start after funds pledged at last night’s meeting, though a start date was not announced.
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North Loop
San Antonio Automobile Club
Menger Hotel
W. H. Hering
Branch Opens in Fredericksburg by J Oppenheimer Co
J Oppenheimer Co wholesale grocer and liquor dealer will establish a Fredericksburg branch. A site has been acquired and building construction will start soon, aiming to be ready after the railroad completion. Jake Wolff, vice president, says the extension speeds Fredericksburg territory business.
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Fredericksburg
J. Oppenheimer & Co
Jake Wolff
World’s Longest Bridge Opens in China
The Son bridge near Sangsang in China claims the longest span status. It stretches five percent miles over the Yellow Sea and rests on three hundred massive stone arches.
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Son Bridge
Sangsang
China
Yellow Sea
Sulzer and Glynn Both Claim Office
The report covers ongoing courtroom intrigue as Sulzer and Glynn contend for office. A nervous condition sidelines a key witness and the governor opposes her testimony, with friends hoping her condition improves to allow a court appearance.
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Sulzer
Glynn
Mrs Sulzer in Illness After Campaign Funds Confession
Mrs William Sulzer faces a critical nervous breakdown amid impeachment fallout. Doctor Robert Abrams rushes to Albany with two more specialists as she had confessed to using her husband’s campaign funds for household expenses. Born Clara Rodelheim, she was once a Chicago nurse and Washington hostess. The second item notes Biddy the Brown Leghorn, Marshall Hatch of Norwell, died at nearly 21 years old.
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New York
William Sulzer
Sulzer
Robert Abrams
Albany
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Sulzzer
Congress
East Capitol Street
Washington
Biddy
Marshall Hatch
Norwell
New Braunfels Delegation Tours San Antonio Fire Gear
Mayor C A Jahn and city officials visited San Antonio to inspect motor driven fire engines and hose wagons. The group planned a motorized engine purchase funded by 9000 dollars from subscriptions and city donor, to upgrade New Braunfels fire protection.
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C. A. Jahn
New Braunfels
City Council Finance Committee
Adolph Henne
Ed Moeller
Citizens’ Committee
San Antonio
Brown
Wright
Guenther Street
Henne
Alfred Voigt
Ed Rohde
W. H
Lumberman Silliman Killed in Caldwell Front Yard
Silliman of Reeves- Siliman Lumber Company was shot and killed in Caldwell Texas this morning. W E Taylor Sr. has been placed in jail following the deadly shooting.
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Silliman
Caldwell
Tex
W. E. Silliman
Reeves- Siliman Lumber Company
W. E. Taylor Sr
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Fischer Drue Co
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Kentucky
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Emmet Bank
Commerce Street
Thos. L. Conroy
EF. J. McCormick
J. Frank Gallagher
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