Rate War Predicted Ties to Suez and Panama Canals
Washington officials foresee a world rate war centered on the Suez and Panama canals as the Panama canal bill awaits President Taft’s approval. The Suez canal directorate is said to have decided to cut canal rates, seen as the first retaliatory move against the U S free tolls for American ships.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canals
Washington
Taft
State Department
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
McGregor Seeks Personnel Shakeup for Texas Offices
National Republican Committeeman McGregor plans a Washington trip to push for changes in federal officeholders in Texas. Reports say several current incumbents have aligned with the progressive movement, prompting his effort.
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Houston
Tex
National Republican
Detective Burns Leaves Denver for New York
Detective William J. Burns, fully recovered from a milk ptomaine poisoning attack, departed Denver for New York late yesterday. He had been treated here and is now in good health for the trip.
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Denver
Colo
William J. Burns
New York
Salvation Army to Pause Work in Honor of Booth
New York Aug 23 Salvation Army announces a nationwide four hour work halt at noon to mourn Gen William Booth funeral in London. During the London services all members will pause for prayer and later memorial services will take place in U S cities at 3 pm on Sunday September 1.
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New York
Salvation Army
America
William Booth
London
United States
Suicide at Grand Hotel Imperial in Antwerp
An American man identified as A. Daniels, about 26, killed himself with a shot at the Grand Hotel Imperial in Antwerp. He left a note claiming bankruptcy and severe illness Bright's disease, requesting burial in a potter's field.
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Antwerp
A. Daniels
Grand Hotel Imperial
Bright
Recall petitions seek removal of Wichita mayor
Petitions to recall Mayor W. W. Minick are circulating in Wichita. The charge accuses him of retaining a chief of police whose integrity is questioned. A recall election requires 3400 names. about 200 were gathered in about a day and a half.
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Wichita
Kan
W. W. Minick
Minick
Graham
Want Key Rate Lowered
Corpus Christi business men abandon plan to seek a lower key rate from the Texas fire insurance board after Austin and Beaumont failed to secure reductions. Corpus Christi now pays a 65 cent key rate as Commercial club and local agents had sought to cut it to 44 cents.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Austin
Beaumont
Texas Fire Insurance Board
Commercial Club
Islanders refuse Turkish rule as peace nears
Aegean Islands deputation from being occupied by Italians travels to Rome to present a memorial to the king stating the islanders will not accept Turkish rule upon peace.
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London
Athens
The
Times
Aegean
Rome
Mayor orders twenty four street arc lights citywide
City officials move quickly after council petitions. Mayor Jones directs immediate installation by San Antonio Gas and Electric Co. at twenty four intersections across wards 1 4 5 6 7 and 8 including Market Presa Sweet Frasch Theo Elmira and Main streets. Riebe Undertaking Co. ambulance service listed.
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Jones
San Antonio
Fries
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company
Market
Presa Streets
Sweet and
Frasch Streets
Theo Avenue
South Flores Streets
Elmira Street
Erie Avenue
Poplar Street
Trenton Avenue
Myrtle Street
McCullough Avenue
Macon Street
Atlanta Avenue
San Pedro Place
North Flores Street
Main and
McCullough Avenues
Breeden Street
Mistletoe Avenue
River Avenue
Army Boulevard
Lamar Street
Palmetto Avenue
Dawson
Mesquite
Olive
Center Streets
Idaho
South Cherry
Wyoming
Delaware
Water
Omaha
Indiana Streets
New Braunfels and
Aransas Avenues
Hicks and Roosevelt Avenues
Mission and Barbe Streets
Cedar and Stieren Streets
Moursund Receives Nomination For Civil Appeals Seat
Judge A W Moursund arrived in Austin en route to San Antonio for the judicial convention where he will formally accept his nomination for associate justice of the fourth court of civil appeals. He discussed a successor to Associate Justice Fly, who becomes chief justice, with Private Secretary Bowman. an appointment by the governor is expected in early September.
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Austin
Tex
A. W. Moursund
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
San Antonio
Bowman
Fly
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Quick Relief
A promotional note from Popeee Chemical Co of Hot Springs Ark claims Hot Springs Liver Buttons cure sick headaches and constipation. One small button taken nightly is said to improve health and provide relief after limited trials. Price listed as 25 cents per box across all outlets.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Popeee Chemical Co
Sanitary Conditions Improve in Texas Cities
Sanitary conditions in Texas larger cities are rapidly improving after a campaign by Pure Food Commissioner Abbott. Notable progress is seen in slaughterhouses dairies and fruit dealers. Abbott, returning from Temple where his wife was ill, reports health inspectors’ reports confirming the gains and continuing efforts to curb unsanitary practices.
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Austin
Tex
Abbott
Temple
Home TB treatment claim from Eckman’s Alterative
A patient from Colwyn Pennsylvania endorses Eckmans Alterative as effective for tuberculosis and lung troubles. She credits rapid improvement within three weeks and ten years of complete health, urging others to try the medicine sold by Fischer stores and leading druggists.
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S. 4Th’ St
Colwyn
Darby
Eckman
Mary Wasson
Fischer's
Nee
Wate Eckman
Ladelphia
Adventurer John Norris Drowned in Gulf of Mexico
The body of John Norris, famed adventurer and soldier of fortune, will be brought to New York for burial. He spent three decades in South Africa, Central and South America, and the western regions. He drowned after falling from a vessel off the Texas coast while rescue efforts followed. Oppose Opium Smoking and Indian regulation aim to curb consumption, with Burma and provincial governments urged to prohibit opium smoking in saloons.
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New York
John Norris
Gulf of Mexico
Simla
India
Burma
German American teachers depart for United States voyage
A group of German American teachers touring German cities under the German American Teachers association left Bremen aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Grosser Kurfürst for the United States.
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Bremerhaven
Germany
Teachers’ Association
United States
Smithville Cotton Boom Hits 500 Bale Mark
More than 500 bales of cotton have been ginned and marketed in Smithville Texas this summer. The forecast warns that continued dry weather could significantly damage the crop if rain does not arrive within a few days.
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Smithville
Tex
Emperor Yoshihito Receives Order of the Garter
King George has conferred the order of the garter on Emperor Yoshihito, the new ruler of Japan. Announcement made in London states the honor was bestowed today.
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Emperor Yoshihito
London
King George
Order of the Garter
Japan
Cotton Coming In Fast At Seguin Weighing Station
Seguin Texas reports 3825 bales weighed by Public Weigher Koch as cotton arrival accelerates and continues to come in rapidly.
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Seguin
Tex
Koch
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Los Angeles
F. L. Hillyer
Hillyer-Deutsch-Jarratt Company
F. A. Winerich
Woodward Carriage Company
A. L. C. Magruder
Cashier National Bank of Commerce
A. S. Guage
Lockwood National Bank
R. A. Richey
J. W. George
L. A. Casey
Sec.-Treas
Navarro St
San Antonio, Texas
McGregor
Burns
Oregon
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
James G. Kent
S. Street
S. E
J.G. Kent, Esq
Inis
Brown Cracker & Candy CO
Dallas—Ft. Worth
ARMY
Booth
Potter's Field
Mayor Issues
Council
Riebe Undertaking Co
Moursand
Justice Fly
Fortable
Sher
Pure Food Department
Dallas
Fort Worth
Soldier of Fortune
DR. Stotts & Company
Mite
Gunter Bee
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