Letters Add Detail to Alleged Austrian Spy Case
Indianaplis report adds that Clara Anita Dyer claimed George Petre of the 135th coast artillery corps wrote letters last February or March saying he sought discharge and a Panama police post to observe canal construction. He allegedly offered the German government five thousand francs for Fort Totten to Hancock plans. Dyer sent letters to friends before leaving city. Captain James D Watson declined to disclose Dyer’s location.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Clara Anita Dyer
George Petre
135Th Coastrtillery Corps
Etre
Petre
Panama
Issayer
Totten da Hancock
Slow Progress on Morocco Settlement
Paris reports slow progress toward a Morocco settlement in semi official circles. M. Campon not ambassador to Germany and German secretary Alfred Kidderlein-Waechter show little advancement due to Germany demanding more compensation from France for Congo cessions.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Campon
Germany
Alfred Kidderlein-Waechter
France
Morocco
Congo
County considers funding experimental farms in Wilson County
Special to The Light Floresville Texas August 16. The county commissioners court contemplates donating 275 toward a fund for establishing experiment farms in Wilson county. The agricultural department will supply a bar amount. The last legislature authorized counties to appropriate up to 1000 for this purpose.
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Floresville
Tex
County Commissioners
Wilson County
Agri Itural Department
Protest to Governor over burning death in Pennsylvania
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent a protest to Governor Tener of Pennsylvania declaring the issue is civilization not race or crime. Moorefield Storey leads the group with Jane Addams and professors Dewey and Adlitzman among the members condemning the incident.
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Associated Press
New York
Tener
Pennsylvania
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Moorefield Storey
Boston
Jane Adams
Hull House
Chicago
FE. R. Azligman
John Dewey
Columbia University
Jacob H. Schiff
King
Oberlin College
Thwing
Western Reserve University
Heirships, Oil Sandset Estate Worth Over 3 Million
Patrick Goodman longtime East Side resident dies leaving estate over 3 million. Will filed for probate with large charitable bequests and residue to two unseen Irish relatives. Relatives contest claiming mental incompetency amid Goodman’s sandbank profits and barge transport to New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Patrick Goodman
New York East Side
Goodman
Washington, L. I
Birth of Son to Columbus Wilson in New York
Announcement from New York reports the birth of Christopher Columbus Wilson Jr to 73 year old Columbus Wilson, United Wireless chief, and his 19 year old wife, who wed last August after his indictment. The father faces a three year sentence in Atlanta penitentiary.
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Associated Press
New York
Christopher Columbus Wilson
Wilson
United Wireless Company
Atlanta
Christopher Columbus Wilson Jr
Evangelist A P Lowrey Leads Revival Tour
Fort Worth Methodist state evangelist Rev A P Lowrey and Mrs Lowrey visited Mrs Young in Kyle and closed a Dayton revival with 100 professions. They will start a new meeting in Austin on Sunday.
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Kyle
Tex
A. P. Lowrey
Fort Worth
Lowrey
Alamo Heights Incorporation Debate Draws Residents
Residents of Alamo Heights meet tonight to decide whether to incorporate for fire and police protection. Judge M Townsend opposes incorporation citing tax concerns and limits on town size and governance. Some residents favor incorporation to gain a formal fire force and policing, while others prefer voluntary funding and a night watchman.
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Alamo Heights
Judge Townsend
Alam
Harriman Lines 10 Give No Increases
In Houston on August 16, Harriman lines official Fay rejected all wage demands, saying no raises are possible given current business conditions. The move positions the dispute for the workers to respond, with Intl Boiler Makers union leader Atkinson regretful but silent on next steps.
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Harriman
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Fay
Atlantic Division
Harriman Lines
Atkinson
International Boiler Makers’ Union
Rail line revenue per mile up in Oklahoma under 2 cent fare
Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad reports for year ending July 30 1910 show higher revenue per mile in Oklahoma under a two cent passenger fare than in Texas with a three cent fare and Missouri with a two and one half cent fare.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Corporation Commission Today
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Assistant Foreman Receives Gold Medal for Hygienic Invention
Arthur J. Williams assistant foreman at the government printing office will receive a gold medal from Vice President Sherman for a hygienic invention. The device reduces graphite dust danger and will improve health of electrotypers and printers and ensure cleaner working conditions.
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Government Printing Office
Associated Press
Washington
Arthur J. Williams
Sherman
Williams
Women to oil streets in Brownsville effort
Brownsville women vow to oil streets to curb dust. A number pledge a barrel each to form a carload. Oil ordered for practical demonstration on one or two streets with plans to petition the city council for a special tax to fund street oiling if successful.
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Brownsville
Tex
Caucus Debates Cotton Tariff Revision in Senate
Democratic senators met in Washington to decide policy on the cotton tariff revision bill. The measure already passed the House, with many Democrats favoring a quick vote without amendments while Progressive Republicans push for multiple amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Wholesome Summer Drink Promises Refreshing Flavor
Horsford's Acid Phosphate is promoted as superior to lemons or limes for a wholesome and satisfying summer drink. It is described as refreshing and invigorating, appealing to health-minded consumers seeking a pleasant beverage.
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Horsford
Eagles to Convene in San Francisco Grand Aerie Session
Fraternal Order of Eagles officers arrive for the grand aerie session starting August 21 in San Francisco. Big Tim Sullivan of New York is due today. A contest is anticipated for the grand presidency to replace Thomas L. Grady of New York, who retires. Grand Vice President John P. Parry of San Francisco seeks the secretary post instead.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Order of Eagles
Big Tim” Sullivan
New York
Thomas L. Grady
John P. Parry
Grady
Warrants Issued in Lynch Mob Case in Chester County
Chester county authorities issued nine more arrest warrants in the Walker lynching case after criticism over delays. Warrants, based on information from Kenny Boyd, a lineman arrested last night, extend the investigation and naming additional persons allegedly involved.
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Associated Press
Coatesville
Walker
Chester County
Kenny Boyd
Second Abilene Fire Ravages Business District
In Abilene Texas a second serious blaze within 24 hours destroyed the R. W. Ellis building in the heart of the business district causing about 12500 dollars in losses. No wind aided spread is suspected and embers from yesterday’s fire are blamed. In Yoakum Texas J Givens buys the suitorium from Arlitt Russell. Givens has been with the Yoakum steam laundry.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Tex
R. W. Ellis
Yoakum
Yoakum, Tex
J. Givens
Suitorium
Messrs. Arlitt & Russell
Mr. Givens
Operator Promoted to Night Chief at S. A. & P. Railroad
YOAKUM Tex Aug 16 J H Kenedy longtime operator for the S A and A P railroad has been promoted to night chief operator position in the company's dispatching room he has served the railroad for several years and his promotion reflects continued management confidence in his capabilities.
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Robert Buckell
Oxford
England
Dallas
Tex
Buckell
Taft
Yoakum
J. H. Kenedy
S. A. & A. P. Railroad
Statehood talks pace Arizona New Mexico plan
Washington moves to cross party lines as House territories committee creates a sub committee to meet with the Senate on Arizona and New Mexico statehood. Senate leaders defer action to tomorrow as local pastor Rev Thomas prepares October 1 departure in Corpus Christi Texas where Dr John Wal returns as Epworth League financial agent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
House Territories’ Committee
Senate
Mr. Thomas
Corpus
Corpus Christi
Tex
V. G. Thomas
Corpus Christi Methodist Church
Texas State
John Wal
Epworth League
Ice Water and Electric company meeting in Flatonia plans cold storage
Dr Blake and Professor Bolton of A and M College Bryan attend the stockholders meeting of the Flatonia Ice Water and Electric Company. They announce a cold storage plant will be added soon and the company has been performing well since its start.
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Flatonia
Tex
Blake
Bolton
A. and M. College
Bryan
Filatonia Ice, Water and Electric Company
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