Motor trucks tested for army work in Massachusetts maneuvers
The Massachusetts maneuvers tested motor trucks as the Blue army transport solution. Eighteen trucks moved equipment for 5000 men while rain hampered roads. Trucks proved efficient, with White of Cleveland supplying multiple three ton units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States Army
Fort Sam Throuston
War Department
Carter
White Company
Cleveland
Signal Corps
Red Army
Blue Army
Cure for disfiguring eczema in two weeks reported
A Philadelphia mother reports her two year old son’s eczema cleared in two weeks after using Cuticura Remedies following an ineffective doctor’s treatment. The testimonial cites initial burns like blisters on the middle finger and nose, severe scabbing, and eventual complete healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Slavin
South Fifth St
Philadelphia
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Dept
Boston
Proponents and Antis Clash Over Counsel for Texas Prohibition Hearings
In Austin on August 15, anti senator H B Terrell urged the senate committee to appoint an anti prohibition counsel to probe alleged pro and anti irregularities. Senator Vaughan urged a nonpartisan approach while debates over witness compliance and committee authority continued. testimony touched on past pro and anti activities and accusations of bribery and biased inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
H. B. Terrell
McLennan
Senate
Cullen F. Thomas
Prohibition
Lud Williams
Waco
Vaughan
Terrell
Willliams
Bagby
Hunt
Dagby
McNealus
Dallas
Theodore G. Thomas
Houston
Texas
Wolters
Thomas
Tax Board Bill Defeated in Senate Repeal Shot Down
In Austin on August 15 the Senate voted 15 to 10 with three pairs to deny Senator Hudspeth’s repeal of the automatic tax board law. Governor Colquitt urged repeal as unconstitutional and suggested court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Hudspeth
Colquitt
Townsend
Supreme Court
Vaughan
Johnson
Warren
Negro fined ten dollars for vagrancy in police court
Tom Delvans a negro was fined ten dollars after a police court trial before Judge Buckley on vagrancy charges. Detectives Green and Stowe testified they had known him for years and that he used drugs. Delvans said he forgot his wedding details while arrested while trying to dispose of a hop outfit, claiming he had quit the habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Delvans
Buckley
Green and Stowe
Shooting Near Maneuver Grounds Halts by Soldiers
Chief of Police Newnam met with army officials after gunfire by soldiers near the maneuver grounds. Pearl Lewis, a Black woman, was shot at on Erwin and Vinton streets but not hit. Five shots were fired by a soldier. the assailant fled and no description or trace was found.
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Newnam
Pearl Lewis
Erwin
Vinton
Lamp causes blaze at Plum Street home
An accidental kerosene lamp toppled during sewing at Maldonado house 116 Plum Street sparked a fire at 8 46 last night. Firefighters including Chief Bishop battled the flames. Mrs Maldonado fainted from shock but recovered. Estimated damage under six dollars. Also: John Muckels of Camp Springs died after riding accident near Snyder Texas August 16.
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Trinidad Maldonado
Plum Street
Associated Press
Snyder
Tex
John Muckels
Camp Springs
Texan Cowboy Seeks Baltimore Bride by Letter
A Texas cowboy replies to a Baltimore girl’s plea for a husband, stating he is 30, six feet tall, 180 pounds, a farmer and rancher with a clean lifestyle. He asks Postmaster Stevens to connect them, promises to marry and build a happy home, and cites 1882 Texas residence and readiness to prove his claims. He seeks a photograph and further correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nie
Cupid
Postmaster Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Rattimore
Liere
Texas
Go to Cotton Fields with Mexican Cotton Pickers
Two special coaches loaded with Mexican cotton pickers left the city this morning attached to the Katy Limited for points north of New Braunfels and San Marcos. Many workers came from Del Rio and the Mexican border, with families of two to ten members. Children were common among the party, and growers say the youngsters often pick more cotton per day than adults. Frank Williams, the Mexicans agent, notes more employment agencies along the border and expects at least 700 more pickers to pass through the city this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Limited
New Braunfels
San Marcos
del Rio
Frank Williams
Pickers
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ARMY
Senate Election Investigation Committee
McDonald
Rawlins Colquit
House
Representative Bagby
Abe Frank
Cone Johnson
THE
Ible
Houston & Navarro Sts
Kimberly
Smith & Barnes
Foster & CO
Thos. Goggan & Bros
Texas Nivarrests
Stevens
Cowboy
San Antonio
J. Oppenhiemer & Co., Distributors
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