Vitalitas natural remedy tied to Damon family history
An Angleton businessman recalls Vitalitas from his grandfather and great grandfather origins in 1822, describing its use by Indians and whites for stomach and blood ailments. The ad invites readers to visit the Vitalitas stand at Wagner's drug store on East Houston Street.
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Damon
F. Z. Damon
Angleton
Houston
Darst
Samuel Damon
Vitalitas Stand
Wagner’s
East
Houston Street
Williams Defeats Johnston Easily in Newport Tennis
Norris Williams II of Philadelphia defeated William Johnston of San Francisco in the all comers feature match 3 sets to 1 with scores 6-3 6-4 3-6 8-6. The doubles pair McLaughlin and Bundy won in straight sets over Strachan and Griffin 6-4 7-5 6-1. Inter scholastic title rounds opened with Caner over Hopkins and Weber over Cushman.
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Newport
R. L
Norris Williams II
Philadelphia
William Johnston
San Francisco
Maurice McLaughlin
C. Bundy
California Challengrs
J. R. Strachan
C. J. Griffin
R. Norris Williams II
H. Washell
Nat Niles
Gardner
W. M. Washburn
H. J. Johnson
Alfred Dabney
R. Evans Jr. Strachan
Bundy
McLoughlin
W. D. Brownell
G. C. Caner
F. Hopkins
J. H. Weber
Converted Jew evangelist M Capp to hold tent meetings
The converted Jewish evangelist Mr. M Capp of Kansas City will hold nightly meetings in a large tent at S Hackberry and Aransas Avenue. He is presented as the world’s only converted Jewish evangelist and invites attendance with no collections. Also note Kerrville Fair from Aug 20 to 22 with races and amusements.
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M. Capp
Kansas City
S. Hackberry and
Aransas Avenue
Kerrville Fair
Texas Governor Questions Penitentiary Law Authority
Governor requests attorney general ruling on the new penitentiary act citing constitutional limits. He questions state subsidy for prison labor earnings distribution and whether the legislature can create a state prison partnership and pay per diem wages to prisoners.
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Austin
Tex
Bank Liquidation Follows Walsh Failure Echo
Washington dated Aug 21 The Chicago National Bank founded by John R Walsh has notified the comptroller of the currency of its voluntary liquidation. Assets were transferred to the Chicago Clearing House Bank upon failure and liabilities were assumed. The assets are now being gradually liquified after a board resolution.
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Washington, D. C
John RR. Walsh
Chicago
Treasury Department
Chicago National Bank
Chicago Clearing House Bank
Banquet Honors Bralley Retiring State Education Chief
In Austin on August 21 Professor F M Bralley the retiring state superintendent of public instruction was the guest of honor at a Driskill banquet hosted by friends and education supporters. Prof Jay gave Bralley a gold headed umbrella as thanks for his work with the summer normal board of examiners.
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Bralley
Austin
Tex
F. M. Bralley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Driskill
Friends of Education
Jay
Prof
Summer Normal Board of Examiners
Penrose plans Mexican troop policing and border show of force
Senate debate centers on protecting Americans in Mexico and avoiding war. Senator Penrose proposes a 25 million emergency fund and a troop deployment to police the Mexican republic, while addressing Huerta’s stance and Washington’s policy. Other leaders urge restraint to maintain peace and unity.
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Penrose
Senate
House
Mexico
United States
Republic of Mexico
Nelson
Germany
France
England
Nicaragua
Smoot
Utah
Bacon
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Democratic Party
Penrose Plan Opposed As Administration Stance Emerges
A special report describes Senator Penrose opposing administration policy on intervention in Mexico. It states no recognition of Huerta, no military intervention, and a firm embargo on arms to both sides, with hopes dashed for lifting the embargo and for Constitutionalist arms sales. Senate discussions show resistance to recognition and to belittling the insurgents.
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Washington, D. C
Penrose
Senate
White House
Huerta
Constitutionalist Party
Washington
Bacon
Orah
Idaho
Fall
New Mexico
Sheppard
Foreign Relations Committee
Huerta Opposes Washington Demands on Mexico
Mexico City report says Washington proposals were rejected in toto. The items demanded a full ceasefire, Huerta's resignation in favor of an interim president, an early presidential election date, and that Huerta not be a candidate. An additional feature of the Amer-
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Mexico City
Washington
Mexico
Toto
Huerta
Dainty and Fascinating Lehn & Fink Talcum Ad
The fragrance unique to Lehn and Fink talcum creates a dainty atmosphere and charm for women. It is light and fluffy after the bath, cooling and velvet soft skin with a delicate perfume. Sold in large glass jars with removable sprinkler top at druggists.
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Lehn & Fink
Huerta cites U.S. recognition as key for peace
General Huerta blames the United States for Mexico's civil war and says recognition and withdrawal of American battleships would enable him to restore order. He argues Washington's nonrecognition blocked suppression of the revolution and frames recognition as the necessary remedy.
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Lican
Huerta
Washington
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Editorial Contemplation of US Recognition in Mexico Crisis
Mexican papers debate only two courses open recognition of belligerency for Constitutionalists or intervention by the United States. El Pais questions who would govern if Huerta quits and Zapata or Pesquiera claim power, while Independiente cites Fairbanks on intervention and labels it a crime from the Mexican view, as soldiers die in opposition to perceived aggression.
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Mexico City
United States
el Pais
Madero
Hwerta
Carranza
Zapata
Maytorena
Pesquiera
Lind
The
Independiente
Fairbanks
Paris bankers deny Huerta loan offer from Mexico City
The Paris Aug. 21 report of a $20,000,000 loan to Provisional President Huerta is not confirmed. Banque de Paris et Pays Bas and Vazard Freres dispute the story, and the French foreign office says French banks should wait for U.S. recognition before lending to Mexico.
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Paris
Mexico City
Huerta
Banque de Paris Et Pays Bas
Vazard Freres
United States
Foreign Office
May revolt against Huerta feared in Lower California
Mexican refugees in Los Angeles report a looming revolt against the Huerta central government spreading beyond the border area. Ensenada’s city council and secretary were ousted by a jefe politico loyal to Huerta as unrest grows in interior towns and plans to seize Mexicali opposite Calexico to begin campaigns.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lower California
Huerta
Ensenada
Jefe Politico
Mexicala
Calexico
Rights to arms urged in Mexican conflict stance
General Jesus Carranza and allies issue a statement through Henry Allen Tupper calling on the United States to permit both sides in Mexico to import arms and munitions. They pledge to protect foreigners and indemnify losses, and press for U S recognition of equal rights to stabilize the republic.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Henry Allen Tupper
Piedras Negras
International Peace Forum
Mexico
Huerta
Jesus Carranza
United States
Calzada and Garza Call for Free Ballots Under Constitutionalists
General Jesus Carranza and allies declare that free ballots and legal elections are impossible under the current regime and promise a future government of the people. They urge Mr. Tupper to deliver the statement to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to explain the Constitutionalists' cause.
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Jesus Carranza
Jefe de Armas Gabriel Calzada
F. Gonzales Garza
Federal District
Tupper
Wilson
Bryan
Zapata Defeat Reported in Mexican Conflict
A dispatch to Huerta official Jesus Fernandez in San Antonio claims Zapatistas were defeated in the HuaChutla mountains and bodies of Pascual Orozco Sr Emilio Marzari and Luis Cajiga found. General Zapata is reportedly surrounded and at risk of capture by federal troops.
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Zapatistas
Pascual Orozco Sr
Huerta
Jesus Fernandez
San Antonio
Huachutla
Emilio Marzari
Luis Cajiga
Zapata
Americans Seeks Release Amid Torreon Hostilities
Monterey Mexico Aug 21 Release of Americans and other foreigners held as virtual prisoners in Torreon is sought by Deputy Consul General Allen who departed Tuesday on a relief mission. The American consulate has undertaken to supply serums and medicines for Torreon threatened by epidemics and shortages of protection and food due to interrupted train service.
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Monterey
Mexico
Torreon
Allen
Federal Victory Reported From Coahuila Action
Telegram from Eagle Pass via J A Fernandez reports Huerta forces under General Maas capturing Musquiz in Coahuila near Hermanos. Federal troops led by Alberto Guajarto attacked just before 4 am, inflicting heavy losses on Constitutionalists defending the town with about 7000 residents.
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Eagle Pass
J A. Fernandez
Huerta
Musquiz
Hermanos
Coahuila
Alberto Guajarto
Maas
PAY VISIT TO PARKS IN SAN ANTONIO COMMITTEE TOUR
The parks and cemeteries committee conducts a park inspection in San Antonio. Alderman Baldwin was absent. Chairman Hoefgen Alder man Saunders and Park Commissioner Walker joined. Delays occurred due to homeseekers excursionists and a late automobile, with a noon start. Hoefgen said the trip aims to learn park needs for future requests.
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Council Committee On Parks and Cemeteries
Baldwin
Hoefgen
Saunders
Walker
San Antonio
Alderman Hoefgen
Overland Dealers Meet in Southwest Texas
Twenty or more Willys Overland Company dealers were hosted by the Woodward Carriage Company at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. A luncheon followed by lectures at the International Auto School covered electrical starters maintenance carburetor and magneto adjustments as part of a regional convention to launch the 1914-16 selling season.
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Woodward Carriage Company
Willys-Overland Company
Texas
Gunter Hotel
International Auto School
W. A. Snaveley
H. G. Hayes
Auto School
Will Boost Corn Show Lectures Open in Dallas
J J Moore departed Dallas on August 21 to begin a lecture series promoting the National Corn Show. The showcase is slated for February in Dallas with Moore leading efforts in Greenville before the event.
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Dallas
Tex
J. J. Moore
Greenville
Home Seekers Arrive by Katy Road for Texas Survey
A train with seven cars carrying about 140 homeseekers from Kansas Iowa Indiana Nebraska and Wisconsin arrived over the M E and T at noon. They will depart tomorrow on the A and P for Southern Texas to inspect land and assess farming prospects. Robert G Miller, a colonization agent, notes San Antonio will benefit as more seekers pass through. He estimates 400 or more may travel through monthly, with about 40 percent buying land and 90 percent of buyers settling as Texas farmers.
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Kansas
Iowa
Indiana
Nebraska
Wisconsin
San Antonio
Houston
Katy
Texas
Naval gun test in POLA Austria kills three officers
An eight inch naval gun burst during a test in POLA Austria on August 21 killed three officers, fatally wounded six others, and injured about twenty. Admiral Count Von Wallenburg of the Austrian navy, president of the naval technical committee, is among the wounded.
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Pola
Austria
Count von Wallenburg
Naval Technical Committee
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