Chicago Plans Lake Front Stadium For 100000 Crowd
The Associated Press reports Chicago plans a lake front stadium seating beyond 100000 as part of a lake beautification scheme. Architects have drawn plans, and the park commission holds them for review. The venue will overlook athletic events, army tournaments and water sports on Lake Michigan in Grant Park.
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Associated Press
South Park
the Park Commission
Grant Park
Lake Michigan
Plumber A Collman Invites Visit to BEDELL BUILDING Office
A Collman, plumber of 416 Main Ave, invites inquiry about an office in the Bedell Building. He promises access on visit and presents his address for contact.
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Bedell Building
A. Collman
Plumper
Main Ave
Indebtedness and Loss Trimmed for International Fair
The International Fair association reports total indebtedness now $56,995.64, down from $66,689.59 last year, with net loss this year under $7,629.20. Operating expenses fall from $64,184.08 in 1910 to $42,993.22 in 1911 and gross receipts edge higher. gate receipts total $22,792.26. Election for new directors set for next Tuesday from 10 to 4.00 PM, with suggestions to rotate leadership to younger city men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Vance
Board of Directors
Vance
the Fair Association
Mr. Vance
Sam Berliner
San Antonio Exhibit Prepared for Southern Congress
A joint exhibit by the Chamber of Commerce Publicity League Real Estate Exchange and Advertisers Association features sixty one pictures two panoramic views eight feet long replicas of the Alamo and missions and displays of cotton figs pecans honey and a miniature bale. Prepared by William Moore White C W Archer Edward W Knox and C C Leel the display will debut at the local chamber before traveling to Washington D C for the Southern Commercial Congress.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Wash
Chamber of Commerce
Publicity League
Real Estate Exchange and
Advertisers’ Association
Washington
D. C
San Antonio
Medina Irrigation Project
Alamo
William Moore White
C. W. Archer
Edward W. Knox
C. C. Leel
Harvard president emeritus Dr Eliot recovering after operation
Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University is recovering from an appendicitis operation. Considerable improvement has been noted in the last 24 hours in Colombo Ceylon on December 13.
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Eliot
Colombo
Ceylon
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Rexall Orderlies Promise Gentle Relief for Aged
A Rexall Store advertises Rexall Orderlies as a candylike remedy for constipation and bowel disorders in the elderly and weak, claiming prompt action with no diarrhea or nausea. It offers a personal guarantee that the product costs nothing if claims fail and lists three sizes 10c 25c and 60c sold at H L Wagner Rexall Store corner EB Houston Avenue.
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Rexall
H.L. Wagner
Houston Avenue
No Casca ret User Even Has Headache Ad
An old advertisement asserts that headaches and biliousness stem from a torpid liver and undigested food. It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour waste and poisons, and work while you sleep, promising a clear head by morning for 10 cents.
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Eeraes
Dallas Playgrounds Are Self Supporting
A Dallas report by Edward A. Werner details six months of Trinity Park activities showing affordable programs for the poor. The Trinity Park Dramatic club charged five to ten cents to finance costumes and props for plays including Ten Nights in a Barroom while the Park Social club funded dances, ice cream socials, and box suppers. Two free weekly film showings and health campaigns operated, a Sioux Indian boys club, domestic arts instruction, and youth activities drew 48 722 attendees June to November with baths serving 6 498 patrons, baths capacity exceeding supply.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Edward A. Werner
Trinity Play Park
Trinity Park Dramatic Club
Park
Mother Is Arrested for Murder of 4 Year Old Myrtle
Mrs Alice Vance wife of Leonard Vance of Forest Park near Little Rock Arkansas is arrested on a warrant charging murder of her 4 year old daughter Myrtle Found with throat cut and head crushed by a heavy instrument White Born a brother of the accused is charged with being accessory Bloodhounds trailed to the spring and back to the house Coroner's inquest underway with expected sensational developments
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Alice Vance
Leonard Vance
Forest Park
Myrtle
White Born
Papal Delegate Ambrose Agius Dies in Manila
Monsignor Ambrose Agius, papal delegate to the Philippines, died suddenly from peritonitis in Manila after being recalled to Rome. He had been guest of honor at a farewell banquet and was returning to Rome January 7 under the papal secretary of state's orders. Agius was archbishop of Palmyria and had been named papal delegate to the Philippines in 1904.
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Associated Press
Manila
Monsignor
Ambrose Agius
Philippines
Rome
Cardinal Falconio
Washington
Monsignor Aguis
Palmyria
Man Leaped Into White Oak Bayou From Pullman Car
Houston officers during December 13 continued dragging White Oak bayou to recover the unknown man who jumped from a Pullman car yesterday. Identified only as about 35 years old and 165 pounds, he boarded the train at New Orleans. Conductor Wilmot suspects he was deranged.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
White Oak Bayou
Pullman
New Orleans
Wilmot
Father of Mrs Vermilya in jail amid murder case
John Wolfe father of Mrs Vermilya lies seriously ill at Mrs William Buckholtz home, charged with murder of Policeman Arthur Bisonnette. Mrs Buckholtz says a visit request will be made to the sheriff. officials may not grant it before his death.
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Vermilya
Associated Press
Chicago
John Wolfe
Arthur Bisonnette
William Buckholtz
Mrs Russell Hopkins Elopement and Fortunate Gift Ties
Vera Siegrist of St Louis became Mrs Hopkins after eloping with 21 year old Hopkins in 1906 at age 17. Mrs Lawrence, grandmother, gave a Fifth Avenue mansion as a Christmas present with full furnishings and servants. Wealth of Lawrence Siegrist Hopkins families traced to patent medicines.
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Mrs. Russell
Hopkins
Vera Siegrist
St.Louis
Fifth Avenue
Mrs. Hopkins
J. J. Lawrence
Lawrence, Siegrist
Five Percent Cane Damage From Freeze in Rio Grande Valley
San Benito reports the recent freeze will damage less than five percent of the cane crop unharvested at the time. Sugar expert August Erhardt says the loss will be negligible if mills grind promptly. The San Benito Sugar Manufacturing plant aims to operate by Christmas while Brownsville and Harlingen mills run around the clock to handle the crop.
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San Benito
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
August Erhardt
Louisiana
Man Declared Insane in Hearne Lodging House Murder Case
In Houston a probate court jury declared Floyd Brown insane after his insanity defense failed to yield a conviction. Brown is charged with the murder of Bessie Hearne, a lodging house proprietor, five years after the crime while he has remained in jail awaiting trial. Hearne was well connected. Brown’s motive was alleged as unrequited love.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Floyd Brown
Brown
Bessie Hearne
Not to Restore Ex Shah Says Russia and Britain
ST PETERSBURG December 13 Russia and Britain have entered into an agreement not to attempt to restore Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza to the Persian throne. The accord aims to settle disputes over Persia without interference.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Russia
Britain
Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza
Infant Daughter Likely Named Cristina at Spanish Court
The infant daughter of Queen Victoria of Spain, born early yesterday morning, will probably be named Cristina. The queen attended a banquet Monday night hosted by King Alfonso in honor of Cardinals Maria Cosy Machio and Enriquez Almaraz y Santos, archbishops of Valladolid and Seville.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Victoria of
Spain
Cristina
Alfonso
Maria Cosy Machio
Enriquez Almaraz Y Santos
Valladolid
Seville
Bank cashier Hulon Sterling resigns from Farmers' State Guaranty Bank
Hulon Sterling, present cashier of the Farmers' State Guaranty Bank and former assistant cashier of the Merchants' National Bank of Houston, has severed his connection with the local bank. The resignation will take effect in the immediate future and Sterling will remain in San Benito to pursue other business interests. His successor has not been named.
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San Benito
Tex
Hulon Sterling
Farmers’ State Guaranty Bank
Merchant's National Bank of Houston
Sterling
Every Woman Knows But Sometimes Forgets
An advice piece promotes facial care with magatone and witch hazel for complexion, Hair care with a dry shampoo mix of rex and corn meal or orris root, and suggests Mother's Salve for skin issues. It blends beauty routines with home remedies.
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International Fair Association
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