Texas Five Million club reports impact of anti pass law
General Manager George L. Rockwell reports a severe setback from the anti pass law that halted thousands of immigration promoters, but notes progress toward the club’s aims. He highlights population growth figures from 1900 to 1906 among several states and outlines ongoing publicity efforts and materials used to attract Texas investors and settlers.
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Texas
George L. Rockwell
Texas Five Million Club
el Paso
Ronlwell
Rockwell
Daho
Oklaha
Washington
New Mexico
California
Arkansas
Maryland
Miasour'i
Provida
Alabama
South Dakota
Wah
Georgia
Walter
Priviege
Hig
Kansas
Densi
Kentucky
Texaos
E. R. Richardson
Jamestown Exposition
Elnb
Eye Club
Hbs
Mirpoze
Tennessee
Amanta Texas
Texan
Aravening
Une
Fitarey
Eii
Lativs
el Pago
National Army Day Observances At Chautauqua
Thousands of veterans attended National Army Day exercises in Chautauqua today. Speakers of national prominence delivered addresses commemorating the day and honoring service members.
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National Army
Shautauqua
Chautauqua
Cracker Postmasters Convene at Avante Conference
One of the largest postmaster gatherings in Georgia opened Sunday at Avante. Some 64 Nagiyeni Wits slasa are in attendance for the statewide conference with music nightly. Musle and Scheuermeyers, Burnett & Co. arrangers and undertakers participate as exhibitors.
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Atlanta
Georgia
No Warning Light Blamed For Crash
A city steam roller on South Flores near Guenther street collided with a car around 9 30 p m injuring six passengers. Mrs J W Baker and Mrs C D Kirkpatrick were among the hurt, the most serious injury being to Mrs Baker though not life threatening. Others listed include J W Baker, Kirkwood, baby of Kirkwood, Lons Espinoza, aligned with various cuts and bruises, and the car sustained heavy damage. The street car office reported the injured were recovering and no serious outcomes were expected.
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South Flores
Guenther Street
Motwman Price
J. W. Baker
South Flores Street
C. D. Kirkpatrick
Davis Street
C. C. Quillian
Seems
Wag
Newport Stables and Millionaire Extravagance Noted
A fragmented account surveys Newport society highlighting Finest Stables on Earth and Vanderbilt circles. Descriptions of Belmont villa stalls, horse carriages, elaborate harnesses, blue ribbon prizes, and lavish consumer excess at seaside mansions reflect the era's opulent display and the impact of wealth on daily life.
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Broadway
Newport
H. P
Belmont Villa
Vanderbilt
Altr
Reginald
Sand's Point
Stubba
Austin Fink
Maineo California
Reginald Vanderbilt
Good fire fighter Mrs Hilton praised after home blaze
Mrs Hilton, at 905 Avenue B, extinguished a fire that started from burning paper in a stove pipe. The house suffered about 4 in damage, contents about 16. With her child safe, she battled flames with buckets of water until fire crews arrived. Neighbors called the alarm. Fire Chief Wright Turner praised her actions.
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Birs. J
Hilton
Avenue B
Line
Fira Chiat Wright Tuter
Rights filed against Cotton Belt railroad claim
A. B. Right filed a lawsuit against the Cotton Belt road seeking 5000 garneges. Mo, formerly a head brakeman, alleges while climbing on a car tar the support broke, he was thrown to the ground and sustained serious injuries.
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Waca
Tex
Fear Tyler
Amusements at San Antonio Park Show Opens With Robles
The park begins an 8 oclock show headlined by Senor Robles the world champion bull fighter and a Madrid troupe. A Saturday exhibition draws crowds, with large preparations and high hopes for strong attendance. Also on the program at the Big Tent theater are Dorn Cor with Miss Melba Palmier and a four act comedy A Wifes Revenge plus dance acts by Contino and Lawrence and other acts including Harry Tettori and Herbert trio.
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Bearon
Sanor Robles
Madrid
Spain
San Antonio
Senor Robles
Hig
Dorn Cor
Wybt
Alfome
Mr. Contino
Ming Lawrence
Continn
Lawrence
Harry Tettorir
Roosevelt Speech Set for August 20 in Province Town
Roosevelt will deliver a speech on August 20 in Province Town outlining his position on trust busting and the administration’s approach. He intends to address the legal and economic implications and contrast his stance with opponents.
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Provincetown
Wall Street anticipates Roosevelt speech on corporate war
Galveston Tex Aug 17 reports from New York that Roosevelt will announce next Tuesday the federal government has ended its campaigns against big corporations. Advance copies and Wall Street chatter boosted stock prices before the Pilgrims’ celebration in Provincetown Mass and hint at a shift toward restraint in anti corporate actions.
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Galveston
Tex
New York
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Provncetown
Mass
Wil Street
AL Onge
Bank of England
IL ‘Fath
Aft Columbus
Dir
Corlelyou
Treasury
Market rally offsets early weakness in copper led stocks
Union Pacific rallied as Copper moved from 65 to 69 percent while other stocks followed. NIL ubis Central opened higher and gained then dropped, signaling overvalued conditions. A paper short interest surge appeared as Reading stock borrowing tests market depth. Supportive orders after close yesterday steadied the opening decline.
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Ing
Union Pacific
Ubis Central
New Road O K Proposal Near Warn Texas
Stephen Turner completed a horseback survey of the Lay from Waco to Hamilton and Brownwood, returning after sixteen days in the field. He endorses the route as among the best unoccupied railroad land in Texas and will soon begin regular surveying with a force.
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Warn
Tex
Stephen Turner
Waco
Hamilton
Brownwood
Texas
Retail Clerks Chief Resigns to Move to Galveston
Special to The Light reports A Cornelliussen resigns as president of the Retail Clerks association he will relocate from Waco to Galveston to join Cohen Dry Goods company. Under his leadership the group flourished and he also leads Rocoveta, active in religious and other work.
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Wace
Tex
Retail Clerks’ Association
A. Cornelliussen
West Wack
Galveston
Cohen Dry Goods Company
Rocoveta
Worl
American School Opens In Torreon This Monday
Mrs. FA Fourel and an accomplished American will open an English school in Torreon Moex on Monday. Plans for the school have been forming for some time.
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Torreon, Moex
FA. Fourel
Ie Schoo
One of the largest box factories in Texas
Burnett Co at 15 817 East Commerce operates one of the Souths largest box plants. R J Burnett serves as president and manager with decades in box base manufacture. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico and employs thirty five to fifty people while offering wrapping paper and paper bags both plain and printed.
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R. L. Burnett Company
Subscribers Notice About Changing Your Address
A brief notice explains how subscribers may update their address, noting a telephone number for changes and promising flexibility to alter the address as often as needed.
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Texas Boosters Jolt Legislature
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J. H. Savage
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