Governor’s Son Testifies in Texas Prohibition Hearings
R M Colquitt son of the governor testified about his role as chairman of the anti campaign speakers in Dallas while denying any knowledge of campaign contributions. Galveston attorney Walter Gresham appeared in Austin answering questions about his anti prohibition work since 1887 and admitted paying per diem but refusing to identify reimbursers or amounts.
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House
Gresham
Adone
Judge Green
Galveston
House Committee On Privileges and Elections
McDonald
Vaughan
Terrell of Bexar
R. M. Colquitt
House Investigation Committee
Speakers’ Bureau of Antis
Oriental Hotel
Dallas
Sted
Lea Beaty
Caldwell County
Prohibition
Galveston County
Judge Street
Austin
Texas
Thomas
Legisla
Dashiell
Campaign Speech Payments Reported In Inquiry
The morning disclosed that compensation for speeches during the campaign had been received and expenses paid. Checks totaling these amounts were signed by Jake Wolters, anti-prohibition group chairman, and presented by W H Gray, a Houston attorney.
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Jake Wolters
Anti-Prohibition Organization
W. H. Gray
Houston
Probers Aim to Keep Election Inquiry Active
Austin reports that pro senators back a concurrent resolution to continue the election probe during vacation. The measure, signed by 17 pro lawmakers, awaits senate committee action and may pass if brought up. The governor could veto, citing a $25 000 appropriation and past precedents. Judge Street’s Galveston ruling may influence legality and compel witness attendance, except immune house members.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
House
Judge Street
Galveston
No Action on Convention Bill Stays in Committee
The joint resolution for a constitutional convention in March 1913 remains in the senate state affairs committee. Prospective supporters note unpopularity amid unsettled politics and focus shifts to the looming gubernatorial campaign.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Senate
Senate Committee On
Bogus check bill moves in Texas Senate
Senator Kaufman introduced the bogus check bill after merchants and associations pushed for it. Terrell of McLennan proposed a state highways engineer position. McNealus sought charter changes for Dallas schools to loan free textbooks. The House debated Haney's textbook bill with amendments. Vaughan's contest to writs of error bill passed the Senate under suspended rules. Both chambers eyed the textbook bill at noon recess.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Kaufman
Senate
Terrell
McLennan
McNealus
Dallas
House
Vaughan
Governor Returns Contingent Expense Bill to Senate
The governor sent the contingent expense bill back to the senate for suspension of the rules so it may take effect immediately and includes a 20000 dollar appropriation for legislative investigation. He also appointed Joseph Sinsheimer of Galveston to the state board of pilot commissioners to fill the late T. J. Grace vacancy and sent the Faust regents appointment to the senate for confirmation.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Joseph Sinsheimer
Galveston
State Board of Pilot Commissioners
T. J. Grace
Joseph Faust
Board of Regents of
the State University
Business trips linked to Fort Worth stockyards officials
On a business trip connected with his company interests Colonel J W Carter traffic manager of the Fort Worth Stock yards arrived in San Antonio this morning. Edward Platt traveling freight agent of the Frisco will leave this afternoon for Seguin on a business trip for his road.
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J. W. Carter
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Edward Platt
Frisco
Seguin
Beattie Plea Entered as Trial Nears in Chesterfield
A not guilty plea was entered by Beattie for the Chesterfield case tied to the 20 year old Louise Beattie shooting. Beattie slept well in jail and dressed neatly while awaiting the first open air walk since arrest. Beulah Binford did not appear today and may be called as a witness later. Paul Beattie, cousin and star witness for the prosecution, may testify to the gun purchase. the commonwealth hopes to secure the electric chair for the defendant. The courthouse crowd exceeded 500 as families and officials gathered for the life case with Henry Clay Beattie likely present and the Owen family only marginally involved.
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Richmond
Beulah Binford
Beattie
Paul Beattie
Louise Beattie
Chesterfield
Paul
Commonwealth
Binford
Chesterfield County
Virginia
Henry Clay Beattie
Owen
Thomas Owen
R. V. Owen
Dover
Del
Douglas
An Iutestone
County to Redistrict After Prohibition Vote Overages
County commissioners plan six to eight new precincts to meet the law after the prohibition election showed over 300 votes in ten city precincts. Largest totals were precincts 6 with 500 and 4 with 380, prompting possible new precincts near 4 and 5, 8 and 9, and adjustments in 12, 20, and 22. There are 84 precincts now, with work starting this week.
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Nto
Regulars Return From Camp Mabry With Supply Train
The Twenty second infantry returned this morning from Camp Mabry after weeks with militia at Austin. General Duncan was pleased by their condition after the long hike. The regiment accompanied by a supply train of twenty two four mule teams. A troop of the Third cavalry and a battery of the Third Field artillery returned from the encampment last night.
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Twenty-second Infantry
Camp
Mabry
Austin
Duncan
Third Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Tornado Rampage Kills Two in Elmore North Dakota
A Winnipeg report from the Associated Press notes a western Manitoba tornado that swept a large stretch of countryside last night. It killed two men at Elmore and left several others injured though not fatally.
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Winnepeg
Man
Lytleton
Manitoba
Elmore
N. D
Notable Visitors At San Antonio Hotels Today
Dr Franz C A Goerss and Tom A Smith of Fort Worth stay at the Losoya. J P Rohlink of Dallas among arrivals at the Gunter. Bastrop party at the Menger led by Mesdames Lindsley and Wayne. Huntsville deputy sheriff J J Heathcock visits Crockett. Representative W W Cave of Oakville stops at Maverick before Austin session. Mrs J M McDuff of Jourdan ton visiting the Bexar. Dr and Mrs A F Arndt of Gon Sales guests at the Losoya. A H Danforth of Ingleside seen with Crockett. O M Colyer of Uvalde at the Gunter. Wiliam T Galbraith of Laredo registered at the Maverick. J T Adams from Jacksboro registered at the Bexar. J C Moore of Goliad at the Gunter. Rep D B Chapin en route to Austin stays at the Gunter. Mrs Louis Eilers and Miss Lucille Eilers of Bastrop guests at the Menger. T B Jones of Del Rio at the Gunter. J H Terry of Yoakum at the Gunter. W W Wooldridge of Kingsville visiting San Antonio.
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Franz C. A. Goerss
Tom A. Smith
Fort Worth
Losoya
J. P. Rohlink
Dallas
Gunter
J. W. Lindsley
B. M. Lindsley
R. P. Lindsley
Wayne
Bastrop
Menger Hotel
J. J. Heathcock
Huntsville
Crockett
W. W. Cave
Oakville
Austin
Maverick Hotel
J. M. McDuff
Jourdanton
Bexar
A. F. Arndt
Gon- Sales
A. H. Danforth
Ingleside
O. M. Colyer
Uvalde
Wiliam T. Galbraith
Laredo
Maverick
J. T. Adams
Jacksboro
J. C. Moore
Goliad
D. B. Chapin
Louis Eilers
Lucille Eilers
Menger
T. B. Jones
del Rio
J. H. Terry
Yoakum
W. W. Wooldridge
William Doherty
St. Louis
Agreement on Adjournment Rules Stirs House Debate
The House and Senate discussed adjournment rules with Mr. Mann noting minority satisfaction and Mr. Payne saying he acted with Mr. Underwood. The rule passed 142 to 107 as twenty five Democrats sided with Republicans. The Senate recessed until 5 30 p m to await the cotton tariff revision bill’s fate.
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Mann
Underwood
House
Payne
Senate
Newton Thanks Friends After Resignation as GM
Jerry Newton, who resigned last Saturday as general manager of the Western Union Telegraph company, thanks patrons and friends for years of support. He notes a mix of sorrow and joy on retirement and wishes happiness and prosperity to his successor. During his long service he made many friends for himself and the firm.
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Jerry Newton
Western Union Teelgraph Company
Ad Men to Dine as Farnsworth Speaks on Telephone Service
J E Farnsworth vice president of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone is expected to give remarks at a luncheon for the Advertisers association in the Telephone Exchange building. The event follows completion of a new exchange building praised for top facilities with attendees to tour the plant and enjoy a meal in the model cafe. C M Roberts of the Advertisers association announced the luncheon program emphasizing the telephone's role in business.
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J. E. Farnsworth
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Telephone Exchange
Advertisers’ Association
Southwestern
Exchange
San Antonio
Farnsworth
C. M. Roberts
Marshall Car Wheel and Foundry Resumes Full Time Work
The Marshall Car Wheel and Foundry company resumes full time operations with a full crew after periods of part time work. The shift begins this morning in Marshall, Texas, as the business returns to full production.
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Associated Press
Marshall, Tex
Marshall Car Wheel and Foundry Company
Obituary summaries of Rose Atkins Blesi and Fannie M Gibson
Mrs Rose Atkins Blesi aged 30 died in Dallas after a severe operation. Her home was Amarillo and she lived briefly in San Antonio with husband Edward Chester Blesi and her father and siblings in Amarillo. The body will be taken to Amarillo with her husband and father. Mrs Fannie M Gibson of El Paso died at 29 in San Antonio after relocation years ago. Funeral services were held at her parents home on Porter Street attended by her children and siblings.
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Rose Atkins Blesi
Dallas
Gibson
Fannie M. Gibson
el Paso
San Antonio
Porter Street
France Hopes Morocco Settlement Will Come With Patience
Paris reports that despite suspended talks between France and Germany on the Morocco dispute, the French foreign office believes a settlement will be reached through inexhaustible patience and restraint. Public opinion backs the government as newspapers tread carefully, while naval preparations for a Toulon review on September 4 proceed quietly.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Germany
Toulon
Army aviators fly 42 miles in 47 minutes
Frederick, Md. Aug 21 United States army aeroplane from College Park arrived with Captain Chandler and Lieutenant Arnold two aviators. The 42 mile flight between College Park near Washington and Frederick took 47 minutes at nearly a mile a minute.
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Associated Press
Frederick
United States Army
College Park
Chandler
Arnold
Army
Washington
Woman dies from stove blast burns in Jackson
Mrs. Ida Lee Warren aged 41 died in Jackson after severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion. Her husband R. S. Warren was badly burned but expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Ida Lee Warren
R. S. Warren
San Antonio Sought as Ideal Tourist Winter Resort
Reports show strong interest in San Antonio from Philadelphia audiences. A Southern Railroad agent in Philadelphia cites numerous inquiries about the city’s resort advantages and requests more information, which was promptly provided.
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San Antonio
Publicity League
Philadelphia
Southern Railroad
Tragic double murder suicide rocks Gainesville farm
A. P. Russell aged 26 shot and killed his 7 year old son Joseph then killed himself after driving 18 miles from his farm to Gainesville Texas. Mrs Russell remains seriously ill in a sanitarium and relatives in Dallas are reported.
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Associated Press
Gainesville
Tex
A. P. Russell
Joseph
Russell
Dallas
Was Shoaf Kidnapped The Mysterious Disappearance
Henry Shoaf LA correspondent for the Appeal to Reason is missing believed murdered by three assailants who snatched him from his Los Angeles home last Friday. His father George C Shoaf travels from San Antonio to Girard Kansas to confer with editors while his wife at 302 Marshal Street awaits news. Some friends speculate kidnapping by opponents of the Appeal to Reason though his fate remains uncertain.
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Henry Shoaf
Los Angeles
Appeal To Reason
George C. Shoaf
San Antonio
Girard
Kan
Marshal Street
Shoaf
Stockton man killed in rollover near La Follette
F H Martin of Stockton was instantly killed when the car turned over a thirty foot embankment near La Follette California. Five others were seriously injured including Harley Wiley and daughter Elizabeth of Berkeley and Martin's daughters June and Lois. Martin’s neck was broken and Mrs Wiley suffered two fractured ribs and may die. The others probably will recover.
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Associated Press
LA Follette
Cal
F. H. Martin
Stockton
Here
Harley Wiley
Elizabeth
Berkeley
Martin
June
Lois
Mr and Mrs R G Hudson celebrate 27th anniversary
Mr and Mrs R G Hudson of 303 Obraje Avenue mark twenty seven years of marriage. Married in Ft Stockton they made San Antonio home. Hudson serves as assistant city auditor and leads local Catholic organizations. Friends from city hall and Knights groups join in congratulations. The couple hosted a dinner for relatives and a few friends.
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R. G. Hudson
Obraje Avenue
Ft. Stockton
San Antonio
Hudson
Catholic Knights of America
Knights of Columbus of
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Edwin Clapp
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Morocco
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