Garner Pick Culberson It Vote in Texas Senate Runoff
Congressman Garner returns from a private trip to San Antonio with a forecast that a strong Texas turnout favors Senator Culberson in the August 26 runoff against Colquitt. He cites Henry and Brooks voters shifting to Culberson and notes Ferguson’s endorsement as a potential turning point.
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Charles A. Culberson
Texas
John N. Garner
Garner
Washington
San Antonio
Judge Wells
Thomas A. Coleman
Culberson
Colquitt
Senator Culberson
George
Mr. Colquitt
Robert L. Henry
Samuel P. Brooks
Ferguson
Henry
Mr. Henry
Dr. Brooks
Congressman Garner
Wilson
Ocean salvage firms form after war to recover sunken treasure
London reports that postwar ocean salvage firms are forming on both sides of the Atlantic to recover treasury lost at sea. Divers now reach greater depths and early records show a P and O liner off Beachy Head yielded bullion worth over $5,000,000. Lloyds keeps careful records of lost ships and positions.
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London
Treasury
Beachy Head
Lloyds
Germans Hoard Wool As Markets Tighten
The London Times estimates Germans hold six million pounds of wool, up from three million last June, with total clip at nine million pounds. German purchases, many by government accounts, concentrate South American wool and squeeze the Liverpool market. Australia and New Zealand shipped about four hundred thousand bales worth six million pounds for export to the United States, raising export controls by those governments. Also included is a Washington Star exchange with Senator Jordhum about retirement from politics.
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London Times
Argentina
Liverpool
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Cough and Catarrh Cure Letter Circulates in Chicago
A postal offer from Sam Katz in Chicago promises free information on curing catarrh. Readers are urged to send name and address on a card or letter to receive complete treatment details by return mail.
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Sam Katz
Room A. L
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Government action to safeguard Indian health outlined
Secretary Lane reports on preventive measures on reservations, improved sanitation and treatment facilities. Efforts include expanding medical staff, nurses, field matrons and hospitals, adding seven traveling dentists for Indian schoolchildren, and campaigns to reduce infant mortality and improve overall health.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Lane
Fifth German War Loan Feeds Flotation Ahead
London dispatch reports arrangements complete for Germany to float a fifth war loan on September 4 at 5 percent interest. Subscriptions run to October 5 with an issue price of 98. Count von Roedern pushes popularization amid talk it may be the last war loan. Previous bonds sold near 98 to 99.
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London
Hague
Count von Roedern
Imperial Treasury
Germany
Drinking Water With Meals Says 100 Year Old Tip
Dr W M Pierce argues water aids digestion and bodily upkeep. He cites X ray studies and scientists Cannon Grutzner and Paviour. He urges drinking plenty of water with meals and avoiding ice water. For kidney issues or back pain he recommends Anuric tablets before meals and periodically for longevity.
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Cannon
Grutzner
Paviour
Fowler
Hawk
Flags at Half Mast for Colonel Durst
The adjutant general orders the state government to lower flags at half staff for Lieutenant Colonel John Durst on his death after a protracted illness in Tyler Texas. Durst served on Governor Ferguson's personal staff and was born in Leon county in 1853. The funeral and interment are set for 5 p.m. Thursday in Tyler.
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Austin
Tex
Adjutant General's Department
John Durst
Ferguson
State House
Tyler
Texas
State Capitol
State Arsenal
Naval Militia Grows Across Several States
The organized naval militia increased about 20 percent in the last fiscal year, totaling 9400 enlisted men and 700 officers. New divisions and aeronautic sections formed in Hawaii, Illinois, Florida, New York, Texas, and Washington, with the Navy Department announcing the figures amid the pending naval appropriation bill.
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Washington
D. C
Naval
Navy Department
Hawaii
Illinois
Florida
New York
Texas
Wilson
New Valuations Scale Considered By San Antonio Board
President S C Kile of the San Antonio Real Estate Board calls a meeting of the three property appraisement committees this week to revise the valuation scale for business and residence property. The revision follows recent district sales showing value changes and likely a small overall city increase.
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S. C. Kile
San Antonio
Flagged Swedish Vessel Seized by Russian Sub
The German steamship Desterro loaded with iron ore was captured by a Russian submarine flying the Swedish flag. The seizure occurred in Swedish territorial waters near Raumo Finland, with a Swedish pilot aboard who returned to Haparanda. Sweden denounces the act as a flagrant violation of neutrality.
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Berlin
Sayville
Desterro
Stockholm
Haparanda
Raumo
Finland
Sweden
Vermont moves to aid guardsmen on duty at the border
The Vermont Legislature held a special session to devise relief for dependents of National Guard members on duty at the border. Proposals include increasing state pay. The session also planned to consider allowing guardsmen to vote in the September 12 border primary.
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Montpelier
Vermont
National Guard
Lake Austin Draining Ordered by Federal Court
Federal Judge William B. Shepherd in the Western District of Texas authorized draining Lake Austin to repair leaks under the dam and fix minor deficiencies. Receiver Guy A. Collett filed the application, and work estimated at up to $3000 will begin within a week as water stands at the 14 foot level.
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Lake Austin
Austin
Tex
William B. Shepherd
Western District of Texas
Guy A. Collett
Workmen Blown to Atoms in Oklahoma City Explosion
Ira Stewart and Arthur Lyon two interurban railroad workers were killed when acetylene gas exploded while loading a tank for wiring near Oklahoma City. Two colleagues nearby escaped unharmed as portions of the men’s bodies were found yards away.
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Atoms
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ira Stewart
Arthur Lyon
Steamer Nereid Delivers Provisions to Rockport After Hurricane
Ships to Supply Rockport. The steamer Nereid under Captain Arthur Curry docked in Corpus Christi to load provisions for Rockport where freight shipments were sharply cut by the hurricane that damaged two miles of the Sap railway tracks.
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Rockport
Corpus Christi
Tex
Nereid
Arthur Curry
Sap
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