Medina irrigation project plans discussed with Miller
H. I. Miller of New York arrived in San Antonio to inspect Medina irrigation progress and confer with Chief Engineer C. H. Kearney, Business Manager T. B. Palfrey, and W. S. Ayres. He will travel to North Texas tonight then return soon. Miller heads several major firms and holds roles with the Pearson Syndicate and other enterprises across railroads lumber and mining.
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H. I. Miller
New York
F Ir
Pearson Syndicate
San Antonio
el Taso
Medina
North Texas
Mr. Miller
C. H. Kearney
T. B. Palfrey
W. S. Ayres
Mexico
el Paso
United States
Coahuila Mexican Railroad
Central America
Wall Street
AC. Goodyear Lumber Company
Great Southern Lumber Company
New Orleans & Great Northern Railroad
Buffalo & Syracuse Railroad
Buffalo Coal Company
Madero Company, Limited
el Paso Milling Company
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Medina Townsite Company
Oregon
California
Arizona
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Quick Constipation Relief
Attractive appeal for a new liver and bowel remedy from Hot Springs Ark offers the chance to replace pills and oils with Hot Springs Liver Buttons. The ad claims claims to ease constipation, sluggish liver, gas, biliousness, and headaches, priced at 25 cents per box with a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Hotoe Chemical Co
May lower key rate for San Antonio insurance
San Antonio officials urged a cut in the city’s insurance key rate at a state board hearing. After arguments by Jake Wolf and the local delegation, the board signaled a possible reduction from 25 cents to about 16 cents, citing recent improvements.
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State ’ Insurance
Austin
Tex
Jake Wolf
San Antonio
Cotton Bales Received In Lockhart Season Totals
Lockhart Texas reports wagon receipts of cotton reaching three thousand bales by Saturday night. Prolonged dry spell has caused widespread crop losses with much of the fall crop failing.
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Lockhart
Tex
Fall declares conditions in Mexico worsens
Lazero Alanis, rebel commander around Palomas, is said to have joined her husband after a raid on the town. The assault left police stations unprotected as Orozco’s rebels departed last week. Alanis rode a white horse gathering stragglers. Police surrendered their arms.
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Lazero Alanis
Palomas
Orozco
Mexican government seeks extradition of General David de la Fuente
In El Paso Texas the Mexican government filed a federal court complaint seeking extradition of General David de la Fuente after habeas corpus challenges failed to free him. The action charges Fuente with robbing a Chihuahua bank, overriding pending state court habeas corpus proceedings.
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EL Paso
Tex
David de la Fuente
Fuente
Chihuahua
Rebels Approaching Mexican Mormon Colonies Near Douglas
Word reaches El Paso that rebels near Colo nia Morelos 65 miles south of the border. Americans at Morelos and two Sonora colonies stay home as evacuation plans are made for women and children. Heavily armed settlers may stay despite losses to those who left.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Colonia Morelos
Douglas
Ariz
Morelos
Sonora
Chihuahua
Rebel scouts report no federals north of Guzman
Columbus New Mexico reports rebel scouts saying no federal forces north of Guzman over 100 miles from Juarez. Rebel command has dissipated since Sunday, with main body moving south toward Juarez while scattered groups drift in and rest along the river.
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Columbus
N. M
Guzman
Juarez
Letter Carriers band plans future work at meeting
A directors' meeting of the Letter Carriers' band is set for tomorrow evening in the civil service room of the Federal building to outline future activities. The six week old group has made steady progress with two weekly practices under Professor Cox of the San Antonio orchestra. They are learning to handle instruments and will begin old-time tunes like Silver Threads Among the Gold. Auto Bandits of Paris Royal Theater today only Monday August 19.
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Civil Service Room
Federal Building
Cox
San Antonio
New Charles Francis Memorial Library Under Way at St Marys
Work has begun on a private library at St Marys College costing about 3000 dollars. A large hall is being remodeled with shelves for 3500 volumes. The Charles Francis Memorial library honors the founder and will be opened with a literary seance for alumni mid September. Acting President Brother J Ryan leads the project to create one of the souths best equipped private libraries.
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St. Mary's College
Charles Francis
Brother J. Ryan
Old furniture made new
Carter Mullaly Transfer Co. advertises furniture refinishing and repair services offering restore and revive old pieces for households and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter- Mullaly Transfer Co
Fish Industry Grows in Texas With Record Tax Rolls
The Texas game fish and oyster department reports taxes on 350 million pounds of fish and 500000 barrels of oysters in the last 11 months, with stronger totals expected as shipments arrive in September. Chief Deputy Jeff D. Cox gears up for the annual report due August 31, with several surprises anticipated. A moving picture plant is planned for Austin by the Texas Teloscope company to attract film business to the state.
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Austin
Tex
State Game, Fish Andyster Department
Jeff D. Cox
Auust
Texas ‘Eloscope Company
Young Lad Shoots Himself In Arkansas Park
In Tort Smith Arkansas a 16 year old grocer’s delivery boy named McGill shot himself in a park on Sunday evening in a failed attempt driven by unrequited love. The incident is reported from Young Lad Shoots Himself.
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TORT
Reverend Stack Endorses Plant Juice For Wife Recovery
The Rev John Elbert Stack of Itaska Baptist Church in Waco testifies his wife recovered from nervous fatigue constipation and poor appetite after using Plant Juice. He promotes it for indigestion biliousness insomnia rheumatism kidney trouble and low vitality, claiming many Texans gain relief and Fischer sells it.
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John Elbert Stack
Stack
Nacogdoches
Tex
Waco
Itaska Baptist Church
Texas
Fischer
School board considers changes to public school sessions
The teachers committee chaired by Judge Don A Bliss begins talks with teachers and principals on longer or shorter school sessions and curriculum changes toward a short session plan. Members include Mike Goggan and John F Fentiman. The board plans a special meeting to decide the issue after further detail discussions.
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School Board
Don A. Bliss
Judge Bliss
Mike Goggan
John F. Fentiman
Catholic Societies Unite to Oppose Socialism
President Edward Feeney of Brooklyn and Secretary Anthony Matre of St Louis urged Catholics at the eleventh convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies to lead anti socialist efforts. They urged teaching Christian social principles to curb socialist tendencies and preserve the republic.
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Louisvilled
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
Anthony Matre
St Louis
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Feeney
Immigrants Shift to Texas cotton fields and southwest
Immigrant Inspector G. G. Pulsford reports few Mexican laborers entering San Antonio currently. Most immigrants travel via the Texas-Mexican railroad and are sent to the extreme southwest as cotton pickers. He expects a large influx once demand rises and labor supply tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
G. G. Pulsford
Texas
W A Warren reports progress on San Antonio Denver highway trip
J W Warren president of the highway division of the Chamber of Commerce sent word from San Antonio that he traveled to Colorado Springs August 1 10 along the proposed route. He cites delays from high water before crossing the Texas line but says Colorado sections are in splendid condition and notes 170 mile stretch Springfield to Pueblo via Lamers took seven and a half hours.
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San Antonio
J. W. Warren
The
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Menard
Warren
Texas Line
Springfield
Pueblo
Lamer
Baker Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Argyle Texas
Joseph P B Baker of Argyle Denton county filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States court in Sherman Texas. Schedule shows he owned a telephone business at Argyle with assets 4270 and liabilities 162 Pioneer of Waco dead. J Forsard a Waco resident since 1857 dies survived by son Ed Forsgard a noted Texas rifle shot.
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Shoprman
Tex
Joseph PB. Baker
Argyle
Denton County
United Tes Court
Waco
J. Forsard
Ed Forsgard
Texas
Jones to Be Certified as Mayor Today in San Antonio
Acting Mayor Richter and Aldermen Mauermann Wickeland convene in the mayor's office while the council canvasses the recent mayoralty vote. If the old machine holds sway, adjournment may prevent Jones from presiding. Jones will take oath within 20 days if not blocked.
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Callaghan
A. H. Jones
San Antonio
W. H. Richter
Jones
Order of Things
Richter
Mr. Jones
Mauermann
Wickeland
Joseph Ryan
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