New Lumber Yard at 1205 South Flores Street Opens
A door and sash shop announces a new large yard opposite the 8 A. & A. depot on Lie State. The facility includes nearly 2.5 miles of grind Biiets and 1800 feet of wild track, with a 670 feet long two story shed for dressed lumber and a 1000 feet of floor space for sash doors and blinds. The old office at 208 South Flores Street will be closed as the new location serves patrons better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flores Street
Lie
Ten Napes
Lomens
South
Flores Stroet
Local Texas News Summary Fragments and Accidents
Fractured spine and fatal injuries reported in Thorndale and Yoka areas. Across Texas Aug 17 a bridge accident killed a Mexican worker, another subject died after a fall from a moving train, and a fire destroyed a Stermani home. Public notices include post office improvements and a local option election planned for Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
Tex
Saginaw Marks Semicentennial Week Celebration
Saginaw Michigan hosts a week long semicentennial festivity starting tomorrow with former residents invited to return. All fraternal orders in the state join the celebration offering substantial cash prizes for the best drill and parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw
Tina Tracts
German Veterans Gather for Denver Reunion
Thousands of former Kaiser soldiers who became U.S. citizens converge on Denver for the Nord-Amerikanischer Kriegerbund reunion. The local German veterans group has raised 25,000 dollars for hosting, with a massive 10,000-strong parade planned as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
United States
National Federation of
Nord-Amerikanfacher Kriegerbund
Mississippi
Riegerbund
Vanhauisten
France
Aus
Denmark
Grand Army of the Republic
United
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Several Posts
The civil services commission announces exams on September 4 and 8 to fill multiple posts. Vacancies include marine officer in Boston with $96 per year, die and tentmaker for the mail locker repair shop at $3.6 per day, mineral clerk in California with 35p per day, and plumber and steamfitter in the quartermaster's department at Nort Ozelthoys, Ga, with $000 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Services Commission
Florence
Quartermaster's Department
Boston
Mall
Surveyor General of
California
Nort Ozelthoys
Welcome Buyers in New York Aus 1 Percent Rules Effect
Local retailers announce new 1 percent rules for shipments from trunk line territory with a return period of fifteen days. Robber activity completed its preparations to display fall and winter goods. Merchants plan extended displays through the month to attract buyers from distant points. Efforts are under way to arrange low rates for buyers from Texas Oklahoma and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aus
Iershante
Robber Lave
Vetai
Pointe
Texas
Ollahowa
Mexico
Austro Hungarian Celebration in New York for Emperor Francis Joseph
Special to The New York Times Apr 1 reports a concert and banquet by the Austrian society in New York to mark the 77th birthday of Emperor Francis Joseph, born August 18, 1830. Solemn high mass is to be held at St John the Martyr tomorrow as part of the commemorations with most of New York’s 63,000 Austrians expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Austelan Society of
Fvar Joseph
St. John the Martyr
Lipton cup race opens on Lake Michigan
Special to The Light reports the Lipton cup yacht race opening on Lake Michigan this afternoon with most major entries represented by various yachting clubs. Final races are scheduled next week on Memorial Day and Tuesday.
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Chicago
Lake Mchigan
Iending Yachting
Jake
Osteopaths Eligible for Texas Medical Board
The Texas meeting of the state hour of medical examiners valve affirmed osteopaths eligibility for the board. Attorney General AU britt en ruled physicians using state act provisions do not require verification from the osteopathic board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Sig
Aubritten
Atttorney
World's Richest Woman A Mother
Aug 17 diszen Russia fraught with irony as Fran Bertha Krupp von Bohlen and Hathach, heiress to the Krupp fortune, gives birth to a son. Worth about $100 million, she controls steel works, ships, and holdings across Germany and Spain. Her marriage to Bohjed und Halbach faced imperial scrutiny before the couple wed in 1906.
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Diszen
Russia
Fran Bertha Krupp von Bohlen
Hathach
Suamsker
Krupp
Faily
Fran Krupp
Bohjed Und Halbach
Frau Krupp von Byblen Und Halbach
Germany
Spain
Herr Krupp
Becaue
William
Frau Krapp
Train Women Clerks in Boston Union Training Program
Boston August 17 Special to The Ideht The Women s Industrial Union of Boston launches a new enterprise in department store sales training. Five leading stores cut twenty four young women from duties to attend classes 8 40 to 12 18 a m and 4 to 6 30 p m for instruction on attraction laws and product handling. The stores pay $3 per week during training with expected quick advancement to junior clerk after certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tndustrial Union
Boston Hits
Plan Vet Hospital to House Medical School in DC
Special to the Visht reports plans for a national medical station beyond the Soldiers' Home in the District of Columbia to move the medical school and establish a postgraduate center. Major Walter Reed will head the hospital, the first commander Major Willan Arthur, with high capital and a large complex including laboratories and about one hundred buildings, aiming to advance scientific investigation for new and older officers while awaiting completion in about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Meical
District of Columbia
Wy Medical School
Walter Reed
Willan Arthur
First Texas Rice Reaches Market in Early Shipment
Houston Texas August 17 The first Texas rice of this season sold through the Texas Rice Growers Exchange in Houston. It comprised 800 sacks of Honduras table stock at 4.40 per bag, bid by Trayou City Rice Milling company against eight bidders. Rice was grown by W L Dudley of Ray City. This is the earliest market entry for Texas rice, with 400 more bags to be shipped today and disposed of at the exchange later.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Honduras
Trayou
Rice ‘Milling Company
W. L. Dudley
Ray City
Texas Rice
Fire damages business owner and city notes
Twenty one years ago a fire at W Clawson's business caused injuries to him as he fought the blaze on Houston street. Sunset trains are delayed due to washouts from heavy rains. Maynard, injured earlier on a street car, is back out. Sheriff Yeturogd returned from Palestine. City council met to handle routine matters. Pasqualin returned from a seven month trip to France. Delle nan Rifles reception committee to meet tonight. A reception honored the San Antonio Rifles hosted by Mrs. L S Berg at Romaga and Aceauia streets.
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W. Clawson
Houston Strees
Joseph Pasqualin
France
Dellenan Rifles
San Antonio
Corpus Christi Commercial Club Elects Officers
Corpus Christi locals report the regular meeting elected officers and directors for the Commercial Club on August 1. New officers include President Jo Horsch and Vice Presidents C W Gibneu and W G Bake, with Clarke Pease as treasurer and Roy Miller as secretary. Directors cover finance, real estate, public improvements, and other committees, with names such as Hi A Born and Royal Gry eng among them.
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Corpus Christ
Pex
Corpus Christi Commercial Club
Jo. Horsch
Fieet
C. W. Gibneu
W. G. Bake
Clarke Pease
Roy Miller
Ehatryen
Comanitees,, As Fellows: Ixenutive and Finance, Hi, A. Born
Royal Gryeng
WLEH
Caldwell
Leislative
John C. Willacy
F. P Ring
Dc Baldwin
UW. Grates
A. G. Beaney
Geolre
W. Orlin
Columin
Mator
Katherine
Mumezong
Grand League of Mexican Railway Employees Opens HQ
In Montarey Mexico on August 17 the opening of the Grand League of Mexican Railway Employees headquarters was celebrated. The event saw accolades from local employers and the union pledged nationwide affiliation and active cooperation with employers to support the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montarey
Mex
Grand League of Mexican Railway
Banker's death leaves widow with $19000 insurance
Monterey Mexico August 17. The funeral of W Hinrichsen banker and Austrian consul drew the German colony and many foreigners. It is understood his widow inherits $19000 insurance and plans to return to the United States. Hinrichson died by his own hand, shooting himself at his desk in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mex
W. Hinrichse
Tf. Ie
United States
Hla Atfala
Hinerichson
Hits
Claim filed over $200,000 in damaged shipments in Coatzacoalcos
A filed claim from Coatzaconteos describes $200,000 in goods damaged or stolen while traveling the Tebughtepec national road from the port to Galina Graz. The railroad is owned by the Maximin Roverment and by Pearson and Bou of Loudon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatzaconteos
Mex
Fort
Hem-Rold Cure Promises Big Refunds Across States
An advertisement touts Hem-Rold by Dr Leon Mundt claiming cure for piles and many conditions with a $4000 guarantee. It notes testimonials from cured customers and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also lists Bexar Drug Co San Antonio and Dr Leopharde Co Niagara Falls as contact points.
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Eonhardt
Leon
Mundt
Bexar Drug Co
San Antonia
Dr. Leopharde Co
Niagara Fall
N.Y
International club plans honor visit to President Diaz
Secretsty Leonama Orylishi and W. 3. Tutte travel to Mexico City with Judge Winchester Kelso to present President Diaz a life honorary membership certificate. They will discuss Diaz’s entertaining plans in San Antonio and the arrival of Mexican officials to meet the visitors.
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Secretsty Leonama Orylishi
Uhe International Club
W. 3. Tutte
San Antonio Tractlin Company
City of
Mexico
Mey
Winchester Kelso
Diaz
International Club
San Antonio
Root
Ambarrader Creei
Repiblic
Moet
Fem
Plan Trust War In Antitrust Meet In St Louis
Assistant Attorney General Lightfoot reports from St Louis on an antitrust convention. Preliminary organization is complete and plans call for two national conventions from September 30 to October 1 with President Roosevelt Attorney General Bonaparte and Pordy expected. Eight states represented as they discuss forming a national group.
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Austin
Genera Lightfoot
St. Loui
Rouse Yelt
United States
Bonaparte
P. Pordy
St. Louis
Mer
Taylor Foot
Vireo
New York Central Enforces Car Advertisement Ban
Freight agents receive a circular forbidding advertisements on master car builder ties, effective September 1 1907. Agents must inform shippers politely and explain the reason. After September, agents or yardmasters must remove ads before forwarding cars to avoid offense and maintain compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Wine crisis in Germany prompts calls for protection
Germany faces a wine crop failure the poorest since records began and observers warn of a crisis akin to France. Growers press for stronger legislative protection against adulterated and sugared wines amid rising industry agitation.
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Borg
Germany
France
Bond Plan For Autoists In Seventeen States
A New York bond plan uses powers of attorney carried in pocket form to provide bail bonds for car owners across seventeen states and the District of Columbia. The surety company funds the operation with cash deposits and charges a fee. the plan was originated by a surety firm and expanded by the Automobile Club of America.
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New York
Aus
Jin
States
Dlster
Columbia
Chih
America
Union Campaign Near West Virginia Miners
United Mine Workers of America under President John Mitchell plans a campaign to unionize about 65 000 nonunion miners in West Virginia. Headquarters will open and thirty organizers sent through the state with a fund of 500 000 in its treasury to back the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers Union of America
John Mitchell
West Virginia
Mitchell
Tininion Ban Fa
Unhs
Arithmetic Confusion at School Reveals French Lexicon
A discordant school exchange discusses arithmetic, francs, and yearly totals in a playful, puzzling scene. The dialogue mentions thousand francs, fifty francs, and a two month period, with mock mastery claimed by a pupil and a jab about understanding arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
MasterYou
Piptl
Elend
Free transportation rules under Texas law clarified
Austlo Texas August 17. Inquiry from Railroad Commissioner Colquitt Acting Attorney General Hawkins concludes that when a wreck occurs and physicians or attendants travel to the scene they are considered passengers under the anti free pass law and are entitled to transportation to the hospital but not for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austlo
Tex
Toane
Colquitt
Hawkins
Gallant Gainer Seeks Pardon Amid Health Crisis
Atlanta Aug 17 Colonel Jobt Gaynor, jailed in Ma con for con socrption, asks a federal court for release as he nears death. Gaynor and Captain Bends in T Greene were sentenced to four years and a nearly $600,000 fine for aiding the government in Savannah A harbor Improvement Work. Their long extradition fight has kept them in international headlines for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jobt
Gaynor
Macon
Bends
T. Greene
Privon
Savannah
Canada
Continental Investment Co Sells 1200 Acres Near Bloomington
In Victoria Texas on August 17 the Continental Investment Co sold twelve hundred acres of Henry Traylor Jund way land to parties from Unojs for 25 dollars per acre. The tract lies about ten to twelve miles below Victoria near the new town of Bloomington. A. T. Burmett Co undertakers and Theo Artzt Orchestra are also listed with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
Henry Traylor
Continental Investment Co
Unojs
Bloomington
Lightning Kills Mexican Boy Near Southwell Plots
Special to The Light Victoria Texas Aus 17 A Mexican boy about fifteen years old named Naconer Gonzales was struck by lightning and died while riding a mule herd with his father near the old Southwell place in the county, about twenty miles from here. The horse he rode also died in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Texas
Naconer Gonzales
Old Southwell Plocs
Hera
Hurst Family Reunion Draws Indiana Clan
Fort Wayne Indiana hosts the Hurst family reunion with attendees from the East and West including California. Nearly 200 descendants gather as one of the oldest Indiana families, the Hurst clan, marks the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Vietters
Agar
California
Huet
Familly
Indiana
Hurst
Slower Trains in Mexico City Under New Schedule
Slower trains will be the rule on all National Lines of Mexico and the Mexican Center roads under the new schedule going into effect tomorrow. The slower speeds set a unified standard across the system. Officials emphasize safety and regularity for passengers and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aus
Mexico
Notre Dame Lady’s Appeal for Free Rheum Pain Cure
An unspecified Notre Dame woman offers a free treatment claim to cure rheumatism neuralgia lumbago backache and related pains. She promises to mail details without charge and asserts the remedy removes uric acid purifies the blood and restores vitality.
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Sin Hillyer-Beuisch
Rews
Lone Star State
Colum Taylor
Dr. W. Houghton
Villa
Here
Colin
Stermai
Butler Garpenter
Guero, Tex
Yockum
Aransas Pass
Yoakwa
Vex
Ang
Palestina
J. C. Cahill
Sacred Heart Church
Watadeth
Gonzeles
Jay Brectuet
Port Worth
Fort Worth
L. BM. Barkley
Ysltia
Ynon Gavela
Neye
G. HW
San Jose
Villaste
Hemnstead
Téx
T. Fry
Toyston & Téxas Central Railroad
Bnose
Abilene
Tex. Ave
West Texas Oud Fellows Association
Palestine
Georg W. Burkett
Houstenx
International & Great Northern Railroad
Julia Barry
Davy Barry
Barry
Gyclone
Paris
Wo A. Noble
Noble
de. G. Grant
Gongiles
Mistin
Ave
Fort Sara Houston
Fort Sam Neuston
Tras
UW. S. Veserves
Saginaw’s
Bradfield Hegeittar Co
U. S
Mississippi River
Elite Cafe
G. Munla
Mala Plaza
Soledad St
Lipton Gap
Osteopaths
U. K
State Medical Board
School of Salesmanship
Plan Vet’s Hospital
Jay
Mayme
Aeea
Aly
Jook
Lizzia
Minno
Bay City
Corpus Christi
G. A Buerler Mfg. Co
Bottiers
Nortalcohalie Goverages
Barad’s
A. T. Burmett & Co. Undertakers
Theo
Artzt
Hurst Family Reunion
Notre Dame Lady's Appeal
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