Indictments Expected in Brandt Case Probe
New York prosecutors and the grand jury broadened inquiry into the Brandt burglary case amid reports that conspiratorial indictments are likely. Hearings on a possible pardon for Brandt await Commissioner Hand’s findings, with parties involved including Schiff’s attorney and a police inspector.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitman
Grand Jury
Folk E. Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Dix
Woolridge
Brandt
Schiff
Central Office
Rosalsky
Hand
Gerard
Commissioner Hand
Company of Giants Form In Texas National Guard
An all male company of sixty young militia is mustered in at Sherman under Major Jules E. Mucht e rt of the Fourth Texas infantry. The roster notes eight men over six feet, with several around 5 feet 10 inches and one at 6 feet 3 inches. It awaits assignment, likely to the Fourth regiment led by Col. Cecil A. Lyon of Sherman.
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Austin
Adjutant General's Department
Texas National Guard
Sherman
Jules E. Muchert
Fourth Texas Infantry
Cecil A. Lyon
First la grippe then bronchitis cure claim
Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered a severe la grippe that developed bronchitis causing relentless coughing and sleepless nights. A bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound reportedly provided relief and led to a permanent cure with continued use according to Edwards & King Drug Co. Suc.
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W. S. Bailey
McCreary
Foley
Edwards & King Drug Co
Suc
Walthall Sets Sights On District Judgeship Run
James D. Walthall first assistant attorney general leaves Austin for San Antonio to discuss his candidacy for the district judgeship in Judge Edward Dwyer’s court. He will confer with supporters and likely decide before returning.
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Austin
James D. Walthall
San Antonio
Edward Dwyer
Walthall
Danderine Promise For Lustrous Soft Hair
An old advertisement touts Danderine to make hair lustrous soft fluffy and abundant in minutes. It claims cleansing the scalp removing dandruff stopping itching and growing new hair after weeks of use. The pitch urges buying a 25 cent bottle from a counter to try the product.
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Knowlton
Charity Reform Debated by San Antonio Clergy and Doctors
Dr Frank Paschal head of Associated Charities urged a marriage fitness board to bar poor couples from wedlock to curb poverty and charity spread. He pressed state oversight of charities and compulsory education while Rev Philip Cook and Rev Hugh McLellan called for business methods and public spirit revival in the city. Directors were named and the secretary reported record charity activity for 1911 with significant receipts and expenditures.
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Frank Paschal
The
Associated Charities
Paschal
Philip Cook
St. Mark’s Church
San Antonio
New York City
Hugh McLellan
Ceneral Christian Church
M. J. Bliem
Nat M. Washer
E. B. Chandler
Jay E. Adams
W. A. Godbey
Lewis Goodman
8. Halff
A. Joske
T. W. Beck
John B. Carrington
George W. West
McClure Abandons Run for State Treasurer
Tom McClure Jones county sheriff, while in Austin on departmental business, has nearly abandoned the idea of running for state treasurer. His withdrawal narrows the field that includes Chief Clerk J M Edwards who announced his candidacy as Sparks prepares to retire from public life.
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McClure
Austin
Tom McClure
Jones County
J. M. Edwards
Sparks
Negro Kills Wife and Self Near Gonzales
Ed Whittaker, a Black man, killed his wife Ella at the Ear home three miles north of Belmont, seriously wounded his father-in-law Sam Bar, then shot himself near Gonzales after eight miles. Domestic troubles were cited as the cause.
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Gonzales
Tex
Ella
Sam Bar
Ed Whittaker
Ear
Belmont
Whittaker
Restore Gray Hair to Natural Color with Sage Remedy
Sage and Sulphur hair remedy from Wyeth Chemical Company promises to restore natural color and gloss. The ad claims quick correction of dandruff itching scalp and shedding hair, with a money back guarantee. W. C. Kalteyer sells a fifty cent bottle.
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Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Wyeth
W. C. Kalteyer
Liquor Permit Applications Held Up in Texas
Confusion sweeps the liquor permit bureau after an attorney general ruling requires applicants for new or renewed retail liquor permits to prove they are taxpayers paying property tax besides the poll tax. Ike N. Hartsell says many forms are awaiting affidavits declaring taxpayer status before any action can be taken.
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Austin
Liquor Permit Bureau
The
Comptroller’s Department
Attorney General’'S Department
Ike N. Hartsell
Hartsell
Riebe Undertaking Co Auto Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers auto ambulance service at 221 E Commerce with phone 341 for prompt burial and emergency transport needs.
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Riebe Undertaking Co
Auto Ambulance Service
Alcohol in cider from dry districts shocks Texas
Austin reports a pure food department analysis found most local cider samples adulterated with glucose rotten apples and burned sugar and containing 4 to 9 percent alcohol. Chief Chemist Golaz notes cider from local option districts showed the highest alcohol levels while cheaper candy met standards and vinegar tests continue.
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Austin
Tex
Pure Food Department
Golaz
Lynching of Negro near Memphis after assault
A mob of about forty men hanged an unidentified Black man near Raleigh Springs after he was accused of attacking a 16 year old white girl. The body was riddled with bullets, cut down, and hidden in bushes. Authorities were bypassed as posses hunted the area.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Wolf River
Raleigh Springs
National Cemetery
I N G N Plans 2 Mile Extension to Rio Grande Laredo
H M Martin vice president and general manager announces the International and Great Northern will extend two miles south along the Rio Grande from Laredo to handle rising onion tonnage. He cites onion district growth and says surveys are done with work to start soon for broader onion markets.
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International & Great Northern
Rio Grande
Laredo
H. M. Martin
Martin
Horace Booth
Mr. Martin
Venezuela Welcomes Knox Visit With Satisfaction
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Gen Manuel A Malos says the president and people of Venezuela are pleased by news of Secretary of State Knox’s upcoming visit. He notes the visit is regarded as a special occasion in U S relations.
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Associated Press
Caracas
Knox
Manuel A. Malos
Venezuela
United States
Demonstration of friendship and an indication of American union
Governmental authorities prepare for Secretary Knox reception as Elliott Northcott presents his credentials to President Gomez. Staacke Bros offer large stock of carriages buggies and phaetons at very low prices.
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Knox
Elliott Northcott
United States
Gomez
Staacke Bros
Ratify Chemical Tariff Schedule in House Caucus
Democrats in caucus ratified the chemical tariff schedule likely to raise chemical imports revenues by over 3 million dollars yearly. The proposed rise on morphine and other habit forming drugs was rejected. The bill, approved from the Ways and Means Committee, will be reported to the House Saturday by Chairman Underwood.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Democrats of the
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Banquet Tonight to Discuss San Antonio Playgrounds
The San Antonio Playgrounds association hosts a banquet at Cafe Mexicana this evening. John Sutcliffe, president, will explain the need for more playgrounds, citing city work and benefits for the youth. Belle Dilgarde and others will describe local needs and progress in playground development.
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San Antonio
Belle Dilgarde
T. V. Neal
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
F. W. McAllister
J. E. Webb
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W. Commere
Company OF Giants
Sherman Military Organization
J.R. Sprague Company Jewellers
Alamo Plaza
State Board
Says
Charities
Sacha Haley
J. D. Pruiotogn
Mrordmes
OFLU
Hevas
WNP
Ewevnen Beens
Bureau of Comptroller’s Department
Highland Park
Highland Improvement Co
Navarro St
Hostetter
Onion Country
San Antonio Association
W. H. McElwain Company
Boston
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