Texas Eight Hour Law Faces Final Action
Austin report notes the eight hour law may pass after fixes for emergency overtime. Convict daily pay bill also moves toward passage, while reapportionment bill advances with Senate action. The bogus check bill was killed by striking the enacting clause by 57 to 58, ending that measure for this session. A text book bill remains in conference, with a four normal schools board bill awaiting governor signature.
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Austin
Tex
Executive Department
House
Senate
Joint Labor Legislative Committee
Texas
Senate Chamber
Terrell
San Antonio
Brown
Fort Worth
Haney, Mangum, Buffington
Yarbrough
McDurrough
Bralley
Board of Regents
Cuticura Ointment Heals Severe Knee Injury Claim
Mrs. M. E. Fairchild of Wichita Kansas reports a deep knee wound caused by a chair breaking repaired by Cuticura Ointment. She says balsam fir worsened pain before Cuticura stopped the pain and sped healing after weeks of suffering. She praises Cuticura Soap for cleansing without smarting and offers samples via Potter Drug & Chem Corp. Dept. 22A Boston.
Busy building boom hits Yoakum as new stores rise
In Yoakum Texas on May street Front street and Lott street work on several brick buildings progresses toward opening. The Get Acquainted Store moves from Front street to a new Hall brick location. A new A E Beck building begins brick laying while a two story front street brick rises. A new schoolhouse on U is near completion ahead of September 11 start. Local residences by Todd Rimm and Cannon near finish and a second cotton weigher is arranged for Grand avenue.
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Yoakum
Tex
May Street
Get Acquainted
Front Street
F. Mergenthal
A. E. Beck
Lott Street
A. F. Todd
Gus Rimm
J. H. Cannon
Y. H. E. Criswell
Grand Avenue
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised for Kidney and Urinary Aid
Foley Kidney Pills are described as specially selected ingredients with corrective healing tonic and stimulating effects on kidneys bladder and urinary passages. They are claimed to be antiseptic antilithic and uric acid solvent in nature. King and Pattison Drug Co.
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Foley
King & Pattison Drug Co
Light Vote Cast in Alabama County Local Option Battle
In Jefferson County Alabama polls opened at 8 AM as residents vote on local option. Early crowds grew by noon and officials expect a close race despite good weather. Jones G. Monroe, leader of local optionists, claimed a victory above 2000 votes with a dry outcome but support for dispensaries over private saloons.
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Alabama
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson
Burglars Loot Seguin Saloon for Cash and Stock
Burglars broke into M. F. Farrell saloon in Seguin on Tuesday night, taking $15 in cash and stock. Entry was gained by breaking a rear door. Officers are investigating with no arrests at this time.
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Seguin
Tex
M. F. Farrell
Mrs Edison Writes Mother From Paris
Mrs Louis R Miller mother of Mrs Thomas A Edison received a Paris letter from Mrs Edison clearing up her disappearance rumor. Delay in mail forwarding prompted worries about her whereabout. Edison had gone to Paris and she had left for the west, with an address on file with Michigan Central officials.
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Associated Press
Akron
Ohio
Louis R. Miller
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Paris
France
Diaz reports Nicaragua president may resign to war minister
Unconfirmed report from Bluefields says President Adolfo Diaz ceded the presidency to Gen Louis Mena. Diaz reportedly left Managua for Bluefields to meet former President Juan Estrada amid the unsettled transfer. Jurors named for Gonzales county court. Gonzales schools to open September 11 with Dr W E Taylor as superintendent and J M Hodges as principal.
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Nicaragua
Associated Press
New Orleans
Bluefields
Adolfo Diaz
Louis Mena
Diaz
Managua
Juan Estrada
Gonzales
Tex
J. F. Skinner
T. M. Lamkin
F. J. Lang
W. E. Taylor
J. M. Hodges
Council factions clash as paving plans pass and fail
The city council adjourned after a three hour session with both factions claiming victory. It approved a 44000 salary payout and a 12000 asphalt paving package for West Houston Medina and Pecos streets, while defeating a 36000 lump appropriation for broader paving.
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Callaghan
Lipscomb
Boynton
Houston
Medina
Pecos
Uhr
Fincham
Parker-Washington Paving Company
Mauermann
New Get-It Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
A wartless claim promotes GETS-IT as a fast two second corn cure that does not harm flesh. Guaranteed refund if unsatisfactory, priced at 26 cents per bottle. Available from E Lawrence & Co Chicago and San Antonio druggists Schwab’s Drug Store King Pattison A M Fischer W C Burns Co and Bexar Drug Company.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
San Antonio
Schwab
Schwab's Drug Store
King-Pattison Drug Company
A. M. Fischer, W. C. Burns & Co
Bexar Drug Company
Will wed today in St Paul for Turkish minister’s secretary
Rich ard Edward Blacque Bey first secretary of the Turkish minister at Berlin will marry Miss Josephine Kalman of this city today in St Paul. Miss Kathleen Beresford daughter of Admiral Lord Beresford of England serves as bridesmaid.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
Richard Edward Blacque Bey
Berlin
Josephine Kalman
Arnold Kalman
Kathleen Beresford
Lord Beresford
England
Good Rains Near Waco
Rains lasting two to six hours drenched the Texas Central line from Rotan to Walnut Springs last night with only a light shower in Waco. Prospects for more rainfall remain favorable.
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Waco
Associated Press
Tex
Texas Central
Rotan
Walnut Springs
Beattie Trial Opens With Expected Prosecution Focus
Beattie trial resumes at Chesterfield courthouse as prosecutors outline a motive built from Beattie's past and a key witness list. First witnesses include Thomas Owen and Dr. W E Mercer as defense outlines offer little outline while aiming to undermine Paul Beattie testimony.
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Associated Press
Chesterfield
Louise Owen Beattie
Chesterfield Courthouse
Henry Clay Beattie Jr
Beattie
Richmond
Henrico County
Commonwealth
Thomas Owen
Owen
Owen Home
Beulah Binford
Henry CC. Beattie’ Sr
Paul Beattie
Binford
Food and Dairy Men Clash at Wiley Convention
At Duluth Minnesota delegates from state and national food and dairy departments debate candidates for election as Dr. W H Wiley gains support while opponents back a Wilson slate. A proposed constitutional revision would bar assistants and chemists from voting or office, leaving executives as voters.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
W. H. Wiley
Washington
Taft
Wiley
Fiftteenth
Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments
Wilson
New Orleans
Lucius P. Brown
Tennessee
W. P. Cutter
Missouri
Department of Agriculture
National Association
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Mrs. Edison
Petty & Boudreaux
Rohrer
Artesia Cream CO
Alamo Plaza
Fincham, Uhr and Lipscomb
Boynton, Fincham
Houston Street
Santa Rosa Avenue
Medina Street
North Pecos
Commerce
Zavala Street
Blum Street
Bonham Street
Crockett
Nacogdoches
Martinez Street
Alamo
Garden
Alderman Richter
Alderman Fincham
Calaveras
West Houston
Buena Vista
South Colorado
Burnett and Munsey
Main Avenue
San Antonio Traction Company
Locust
Maverick
Maverick Street
Dewey Avenue
The
Traction Company
St. Paul
Mr. Owen
Louise
Light
Food and Dairy Men
Doctor
Petrich-Saur Lumber
Petrich-Saur Lumber GO
Chestnut and
Lamar Streets
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