Panama Elections Praised By Opposing Newspapers
The opposition and independent papers hail the impartial conduct of American commissioners guiding Panama's first free elections. Los Hechos laments the overwhelming opposition victory in about 90 percent of districts and criticizes the American commissioners. Engineers students from Peru arrive for canal inspection tours. Colombian provincial leaders pressure Bogota to settle differences with the United States before the Panama canal opening.
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Panama
Los Hechos
Pablo Arosemena
Republic
Engineering School of
Peru
Panama Canal
Pacific
Colombia
Cauca
Bogota
United States
Perspi No underarm powder touted for stain free wear
An advertisement extols Perspi No underarm powder to prevent sweat stains and fabric damage. It claims immediate effect, safety, and satisfaction guarantee, noting price 250 a box and availability through Chicago and San Antonio retailers. It emphasizes ease of use and comfort in hot venues.
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Druegist’s
Perspo Co
Lincoln Ava
Chicago
San Antonio
Bexar Drug Co
W. C. Burns & Co
A. M. Fischer
Pacific Coast Development Cited for Colombia’s Provinces
A brief note highlights development along Colombia’s Pacific coast, where one third of the nation’s inhabitants reside, underscoring regional growth potential and demographic concentration.
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Pacific Coast
Colombia
Governors Meet in Atlanta to Endorse Cotton Plan
Governor Joseph M. Brown invited cotton state governors to Atlanta on July 12 to approve the plan of the Southern States Cotton Corporation for marketing southern cotton. Accredited representatives may attend if governors cannot attend in person.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Southern States Cotton Corporation
South
Fight for Pure Food campaign education drive
In Austin Texas J S Abbott state pure food commissioner reports inspectors are educating merchants who handle butter eggs and fruit. The aim is warnings and compliance rather than arrests, with dealers generally willing to follow the law and protect wares from flies and pests.
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Austin
Tex
Pure Food Department
Abbott
Waco
Train service urged to Austin dam site
The Business league plans a petition to President T. J. Freeman of the International & Great Northern Railway urging early train service to the Austin dam site. The railway controls the old Austin, Dam & Suburban line, which runs to the dam and could inaugurate service with little expense.
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Austin
Tex
The
Business League
T. J. Freeman
International & Great Northern Railway Company
Austin Dam
Austin, Dam & Suburban Railway
Capitol Almost Deserted in Austin Texas
The state house is nearly empty as officials are away for campaigns. The governor and comptroller travel for duties, one railroad commissioner attends the Democratic convention in Baltimore, while others are absent. Attorney General Lightfoot returns after a week at Pittsburg with a Masonic lodge reception.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Baltimore
Ity
Lightfoot
Pittsburg
State
State Fire Loss Report Totals 13997 Claims
The State Insurance Board reports 13997 fire loss notices. Of these 6393 involved dwellings and private residences, with 5287 preventable fires, or 82.7 percent. Among other risks 4783 fires were preventable, or 64.8 percent.
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State Insurance Board
Austin
Tex
Boundary Dispute Heads to Courts Between Hunt and Rockwall
In Austin Texas on July 8 Judge J S Sherrill representing Greenville presented the boundary dispute to Land Commissioner Robison. Robison said he has no jurisdiction. The case centers on a ten mile by one mile strip of land.
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Austin
Tex
Hunt
Rockwall
J. S. Sherrill
Greenville
Robison
Coon withdraws from Fourteenth district race
Robert P. Coon announces exit from Congress race against James L. Slayden citing lack of funds. He emphasizes desire for change and thanks supporters while inviting friends to remain as personal friends. John A. O Connor vows to stay in race in Seventy third District. Citizens League picnic set near San Antonio with speakers Campbell schoolhouse hosts leaders and barbecue at noon.
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O’connor
Citizens’ League
Robert P. Coon
Fourteenth Congressional District
James L. Slayden
Congress
John A. O'Connor
Seventy-third District Court
Bryan Callaghan
Mr. O'Connor
Lipscomb
Campbell
San Antonio
William Aubrey
D. J. Woodward
T. T. VanderHoeven
S. Fowler
Yoakum Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration
YoakumTex July 3 The fire department is ready for the Fourth of July celebration with a large crowd expected. Miss Mattie Weyman has been chosen fire queen marking the local festivities.
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Yoakum
Tex
Mattie Weyman
Flynn Johnson Fight Promised at Gunter Hotel July Fourth
The boxing clash between Flynn and Johnson is set for July 4 at the Gunter Hotel. Promoters announce tickets and ring details for a patriotic holiday bout attracting local boxing fans.
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Gunter Hotel
Woman Wounded by Pistol in Park Incident
Mrs. Otto Schunke was found wounded in the left shoulder in the Hot Wells park near South Presa Street after two pistol shots were heard. She was treated at a hospital and released two hours later. A threatening note on Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone letterhead and a pistol were found nearby.
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Otto Schunke
Refugio Street
South Presa Street
Southwestern Insane Asylum
Texas to bid printing contracts for two years
At a Texas printing board meeting, P. L. Richardson was ordered to draft specs for all public printing. Bids will be invited August 1, with contracts spanning two years and an expected expenditure over 150000 dollars. Six classes include books, job work, legislature proceedings, bills, stationery, and typewriters.
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Austin
Tex
State Printing Board
P. L. Richardson
Texas
Austin Concerns
Mrs Rosa Boyer Praises Peruna After Recovery
Mrs Rosa Boyer of 1421 Sherman Ave Evanston Illinois writes that lingering illness from a severe cold left her unable to eat or sleep and that after using Peruna she improved rapidly. She reports two weeks to regain health and a month to feel stronger than before and includes two photos to show the changes.
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Rosa Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Downtown offices to close for day as banks and courthouse suspend
The story notes closures from 10 or 11 oclock to afternoon with all downtown ticket offices banks and clearinghouse members closed. Business will be suspended at the courthouse and city hall for the entire day.
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San Antonio
Federal
Fort Sam Houston
Clearing House
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