Campaign to raise funds for Alamo Heroes Monument
A Texas wide drive seeks 2 million dollars for a towering Alamo Heroes Monument. Tickets cost 50 cents each, with proceeds held in local banks for six months before central fundraising and construction begin in San Antonio. Plans include a 802 foot tower replica exhibit.
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San Antonio
San
San Antonio Portland Cement Company
Wagner Sand Company
Trinity Engineering Construction Company
Alfred Giles Company
San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
Emil Locke
Association
Wilson Name On Inaugural Commissions Corrected
Washington February 8 The name of the incoming president will appear as Thomas Woodrow Wilson on all commissions issued by Major General Leonard Wood for the inaugural parade. A Philadelphia engraving firm reported they mistakenly engraved Woodrow Wilson before learning the middle name. the error is corrected and commissions will be delivered next week.
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Washington
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Leonard Wood
General Wood
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson
Rockefeller in bad shape continues in serious condition
Brunswick Ga February 8 William Rockefeller remains in serious condition tonight after a breakdown during questioning by Chairman Puio of the House money trust committee yesterday. Only slight improvement has been noted since the incident.
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Rockefeller
Brunswick
William Rockefeller
Puio
House Money, Trust Committee
Farmers and County Plan Joint Road Repair Fight
J C Beck, president of the Farmers Institute, calls a meeting in San Antonio to discuss county road repairs with Judge J R Davis and the county commissioners. He proposes hiring a man and team on each main road for a week each month to supervise local farmers, aiming to save money and improve gravel roads.
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Bexar
J. C. Beck
Farmers’ Institute
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Davis
Beck
Princess Pat to Miss Canada as Duke Connaught Resigns
The report that the Duke of Connaught may resign as governor general of Canada causes concern across the Dominion where the Connaughts are popular. Princess Patricia, known as Princess Pat, will be missed for her unassuming democracy. Her departure will be London’s gain as she is well liked in English society.
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Canada
Dominion
Connaughts
Patricia
Pat
London
Dallas charter debate reshapes city taxing and bonds
City committee approves a maximum tax of 2.50 per 100 valuation with 1 for general uses 0.10 for parks and 1.40 for special purposes including at least 2 cents for the Carnegie library. Poll tax elimination, sinking fund provisions and bond refunding rules are debated as the panel adjourns.
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Carnegie Library
R. J. Boyle
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio to Hire Two City Health Officers
The proposed charter sections on public health favor a two-man city health board, with a sanitarian and a city physician. Dr. W B Russ argues for two well paid officers, full-time service, and an advisory board only for epidemics, citing Colonel Gorgas as a model. He warns against larger boards that hinder decisive action.
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San Antonio
W. B. Russ
Board of Health
W. A. King
Russ
City Board of Health
Dr. Russ
Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Senate and House to Count Ballots in Joint Session
Washington February 1 The Senate and House will convene in joint session on February 13 to count the electoral votes and formally proclaim Woodrow Wilson president and Thomas R. Marshall vice president. The two sets of electoral ballots were conveyed to the Capitol by mail and by special messengers.
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Washington
D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Senate
House
Wilson
Marshall
Cabinet May Quit Ma Dero By Resigning
Rebels routed after half the quota of men were withdrawn. The speaker says he will not return to Mexico until conditions are settled by the government or federal forces. He criticizes Madero as weak and notes Americans abroad may not return until stability returns. Border watchers were told to be vigilant for the consul crossing elsewhere. traffic on the Mexican Central Railroad resumed under troop guard but Consul Llorente remained in Juarez with a likely El Paso departure expected tomorrow. Pure Food and convenience is the result of the Pure Food Kitchenette.
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Mexico
Madero
el Paso
Mexican Central Railroad
Llorente
Juarez
Threats of Arrest Beset American Consul in Juarez
In Juarez threats of arrest target American Consul T. D. Edwards over a warrant for Mexican consul E. C. Liorente of El Paso. The threats are reported to have been made openly in Juarez and echoed in El Paso. Edwards says he has heard nothing. Mexican authorities have yet to confirm Liorente's movements.
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EL Paso
Tex
T. D. Edwards
Juarez
E. C. Liorente
Edwards
Castillo
Parole Granted in Shawnee County Murder Case
Governor Hodges issued a parole to B. F. McLain of Shawnee County who was sentenced to life for the murder of his 11 month old baby. McLain, now 62, was convicted on his wife’s testimony and appears aged 75 per a physician.
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Topeka
Kan
Hodges
B. F. McLain
Shawnee County
McLain
German instrument measures gases to trace carbon dioxide and methane
Haber and Lowe use a new German device that gauges the index of refraction of mixed gases to quantify carbon dioxide and methane in mine gases. The method also detects benzo vapors in gas distillation, sulfurous anhydride in pyrites roasting gases, and ozone in air, while checking hydrogen purity and observing breath. The article promotes the Pure Food Kitchenette as saving steps daily.
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Haber
Lowe
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