Boy Struck By Auto On San Pedro Avenue
A 10 year old boy, son of J B Hollingsworth, was knocked from his bicycle on San Pedro Avenue near West Myrtle when an auto driven by L A Hough swerved to avoid road ruts. The vehicle hit a telegraph post and the boy, who was taken home for examination, was found not to be seriously injured.
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J. B. Hollingsworth
Avenue D
San Pedro Avenue
West
Myrtle
L. A. Hough
San Pedro
Mr. Hough
Saturday Hours at Wolff and Marx Co Store
The Wolff and Marx Co store will close at 1 p m on Saturdays and remain open in the morning for the breakfast sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff & Marx Co
Patrolman Fatally Shot by Negro Near Birmingham
Arnold Rosko, special agent for the Tidewater Street Railway Traction line, was shot at 3 a m in Ensley by an unidentified man leading a cow. Rosko died from the wound while the patrol wagon team answered a call. A search for the assailant is underway.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arnold Rosko
Tidewater Street Railway
Ensley
Rosko
Texarkana Man Killed by Freight Train
Mystery surrounds the death of J. C. Clary whose body was found in the railroad yards here last night. Pinned beneath the wheel of a freight car and the rail, it was necessary to move the car to extricate his body. Clary leaves a young wife.
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Texarkanan
Texarkana
Ark
J. C. Clary
Clary
Light Want Ads Announced For Ten Day Run
The notice invites readers to place want ads in The Light for a ten day run starting tomorrow with two Sundays included. Cost is one half cent per word per insertion. Ads can be placed by telephone at 176.
San Antonio Enjoys Saner Fourth With Picnics And Parks
Fort Sam Houston hosted the Fourth with cannon and martial music as residents celebrated a safe holiday. Stores and banks largely closed, crowds traveled to New Braunfels Poteet and coast towns, and Army post events included races and a 9am drill.
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Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Poteet
New Braunfels
Sutherland Springs
Coast Points
Army Post
Third Cavalry
Third Field Artillery
Dixie
America
Columbia
Joe Cone
Fourth of July Observed in Austin With Barbecue
The Fourth of July was observed in Austin with state departments closed and many officials away. A major political barbecue and celebration at Oak Hill featured most local candidates giving addresses, a music band enhancing the day.
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Austin
Tex
Oak Hill
Corpus Christi July Fourth Celebrations Attract 10000 Visitors
Corpus Christi hosts a grand Fourth of July program with over 10 000 visitors arriving from San Antonio and Laredo. The afternoon featured Columbus ceremonies and a large fraternal parade in which the revenue cutter Windom sailors participated. Fireworks end the day from the pavilion wharf.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
San Antonio
Laredo
Pavilion
New Braunfels Fourth of July Celebrations Curtailed
New Braunfels Texas marks Independence Day with all businesses closed. The morning program features cannon fire and concerts while firemen reel races promise afternoon entertainment. Prizes totaling 250 dollars attract teams from nearby towns to compete, followed by an opera house dance.
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New Braunfels
Tex
Rev Dr Aueschen Endorses Plant Juice Health Tonic
The Rev Dr A W Hueschen pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at 129 Cherry street reports dramatic health improvement after using Plant Juice. He suffered long from stomach liver and kidney troubles and credits the tonic with renewed energy and general upbuilding. He urges others with similar ailments to try Plant Juice available at Iischer's Drug Store.
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A. W. Hueschen
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Cherry Street
Mr. Heuschen
Heuschen
Texas
Iischer
Night Closing House Event Caps Celebration
A house at night will serve as the closing event of the celebration, signaling a final festive gathering to conclude the activities. The plan emphasizes a reflective finale with attendees and community participation.
Fourth of July Barbecue and Speeches Held in Gonzales
The city of Gonzales Texas marks Independence Day with all business houses closed. A large barbecue hosted by the W. O. W. lodge at Belmont draws crowds, alongside numerous smaller picnics and the day features planned political speaking at the Belmont barbecue site.
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Gonzales
Tex
W. O. W. Lodge
Belmont
Fort Worth July Fourth Celebrations Highlight Civic Events
Fort Worth residents observe the holiday with a baby show flag raising drills and park frolics organized by the Federated Women's clubs a Poly technic Heights barbecue a Texas league double header and a two day Arlington picnic where state candidates speak.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Federated Women's Clubs
Polytechnic Heights
Arlington
Fourth of July Quiet in Dallas With Fireworks Planned
Dallas reports a calm Fourth of July with many businesses closed for the day or half day and a planned fireworks display at night. Little firecracker activity by children was observed as the city remained subdued.
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Dallas
Tex
Allas
Waco Celebrates on Large Sale
Waco Texas July 4 celebration scales up with more fireworks. A big airship flight by Harry Peyton, the local boy aviator, is booked for the afternoon. Businesses close early and many picnics are planned as the city marks Independence Day.
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Waco
Tex
Harry Peyton
Galveston Observes Quiet Fourth With Surf and Fireworks
Galveston Texas marks the Fourth of July with offices closed and many visitors enjoying the surf boating and fishing. A large scale fireworks display is planned for tonight on the beach.
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Galveston
Tex
Houston Has Holiday
Houston marks a complete business suspension on the Fourth of July with picnics outings and sport programs filling the day.
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Houston
Tex
Cleburne Quietly Observes Fourth of July
Cleburne Texas marked Independence Day with all business houses closed and a quiet observance. The scene reflected a subdued celebration in the city.
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Cleburne
Tex
Lightning Steals Teeth From Walter Campbell
Walter Campbell of 136 South Broadway believes a stray lightning bolt struck his teeth while he sat, singing after treating potato pests. Neighbors feared for him as he awoke to find three teeth missing, speculating the bolt burned, swallowed, or pulled them away. Campbell remains alive and wary of future lightning.
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Walter Campbell
South Broadway
New York Press
Campbell
Drowned While Fishing in Kiamitia River
Paris Texas July de Johnson, son of Hugo Johnson, drowned last night while working a fishnet in the Kiamitia river. The incident occurred during fishing activity on the riverbank near Paris.
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Paris
Tex
de Johnson
Hugo
Kiamitia
Mint and gin mention in schoolboy quiz
A Kentucky grammar pupil answered a history question about Washington's era with Mint and gin. The quip highlights early institutions in the new republic and reflects playful schoolroom wit common in period publications.
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United States
Kentucky
Washington
Mack
Record of Men Battling for Heavyweight World Championship
This summary lists a long history of heavyweight bouts and fighters from 1901 to 1911, highlighting Ed Seaman, Jack Johnson, Joe Jeanette, Sam Langford, and Jim Jeffords among many others. It details KO wins, draws, and no decisions across venues in Los Angeles Denver Pueblo San Francisco Philadelphia Baltimore and more with dates and outcomes.
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Hoboken
N. J
Chambers
Ed Seaman
Ray Condy
Fred Davis
Pat Malloy
Fred France
Kid Dawson
Jack Lavell
Geo. Condie
Joe Tracey
Barney Passow
Ed Barnes
Jack Graham
Willard Bean
Joe Cotton
Dummy Rowan
William Malloy
Kid Rowley
Austin Yale
Eddie Kelly
Tom Kinsley
Ed McCoy
Tim Hurley
Ed Cooley
Cyclone Kelly
Andy Walsh
Harry Peppers
Morgan Williams
Tommy Riley
George Gardner
Jimmy Rowan
Andy Malloy
Tom Riley
Twin) Sullivan
Puc
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
J. Twin Sullivan
J. (Twin) Sullivan
Los Angels
San Diego
Dave Barry
Pueblo
Tony Ross
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Bill Squires
Bakersfield
Battling Johnson
Jim Barry
Denver
al Kaufmann
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Bill Pettus
Jack Burns
Joe Willis
Galveston
Tex
Klondike
Charley Brooks
Horace
Miles
George Lawler
John Lee
Jack McCormick
Joe Choynski
Dan Murphy
Ed Johnson
Joe Kennedy
Jack Jeffries
Bob White
Jim Scanlon
Pete Everett
Frank Childs
Fred Russell
Billy Stift
Hank Griffin
Martin
Sam McVey
Sandy Ferguson
Boston
Joe Butler
Colma
Black Bill
Chicago
Marvin Hart
Jim Jeffords
Walter Johnson
Joe Jeanette
Jack. Monroe
Morris Harris
Chelsea
Joe Grim
Georgion
Philee Ais Jte
Jeanette
Peter Jackson
Baltimore
New York
Willkesbarre
Sam Langford
Charlie Haghey
Gloucester
Lancaster
Portland
Peter Felix
Sydney
N. W
Bill Lang
Melbourne
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid Cutler
Reaging
Sailor Burke
Bridge Port
Jim Flynn
al McNamara
Plymouth
Ben Taylor
Piytes
Victor MacLachlan
Vancouver
B. C
Jack’ O’brien
Jee Tee Ross
Pittsurg
al Kaufman
Stanley Ketchell
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Reno
Nev
Texas Bar Association Elects Officers At 31st Annual Session
The Texas Bar Association adjourned at 1 o clock after a record setting meeting. John T. Duncan of La Grange was named president with W W Searcy of Brenham as vice president J B Cave of Austin as secretary and W D Williams of Fort Worth as treasurer. Directors include Allen D Sam ford Waco Frank B Jones Houston H C Carter San Antonio R E B L Saner Dallas and W H Burges El Paso Delegates to the National Bar Association are Samuel Streetman Houston Mekleberg Galveston and F T Proctor Beaumont The group endorsed reforms to reduce delays in law enforcement and supported creation of a legislative commission to study judicial systems locally and abroad.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas Bar Association
John T. Duncan
la Grange
W. W. Searcy
Brenham
J. B. Cave
Austin
W. D. Williams
Fort Worth
Allen D. Samford
Speers
W. H. Burgh
John L. Dyer
Recommendations Before the People in Print for Thorough Digestion
A Civic notice urges readers to study printed recommendations before voting or acting. It emphasizes careful reading of materials, time for reflection, and informed decision making. The article mentions local officials and community groups distributing guidance to ensure informed participation.
Liverpool Cotton Prices Rise On July Session
Liverpool notes July 4 report shows cotton prices 20 points higher with good demand for American middling and futures steady. Sales 12 000 bales including 10 700 American. receipts 3000 bales with no American. Futures listed for July to May contracts.
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Liverpool
Sacramento Release Ends Princeton Star Herb Byram
Sacramento club gave former Princeton pitcher Herb Byram his unconditional release after eight losses this season.
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Sacramento
Cal
Herb Byram
Princeton
Sacramento Club
Byram
Alex Ross Wins Massachusetts Open for Sixth Time
Watertown report states British pro Alex Ross captured the Massachusetts Open peaks championship with a 72 hole total of 295. His sixth win in the event reinforces his dominance in state golf.
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Watertown
Mass
Alex Ross
Mrs Amos Graves Returns From Extended North Trip
Mrs Amos Graves has completed a several week journey visiting northern cities.
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Amos Graves
Orozco Leaves Baja California and Chihuahua for General Huerta
Believed federals may attack Juarez within a week as Orozco shifts from Baja California and Chihuahua toward General Huerta.
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Juarez
Rebels Routed as Federals Take Bachimba Canyon Station
Federals occupied Bachimba canyon entrances and surrounding positions after heavy fighting. About 5000 rebels and an equal federal force engaged. two bomb-throwing machines captured. casualties unknown. Huerta planned to resume attacks at Bachimba at daybreak.
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EL Paso
Tex
Huerta
Bachimba
Juarez
Bachimba Canyon
Rellario
Militia Ready to Move to the Texas Border
Austin July 4 The Texas National Guard reported no new developments on border movements. Capt Fred A Logan of the Dallas battery has returned home while the guard awaits governor orders. Adjutant General Hutchings said he had word of Mexican troop movements but would not detail immediate action.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Hutchings
Fred. A. Logan
Dallas
el Paso
Orozco
General Hutchings
Colquitt
Huerta Reports Victory at Bachimba
General Huerta reports the federal division captured key rebel positions at Bachimba after a daylong battle from 9 a m to 5 30 p m. The victory includes three mortars, prisoners, and mined railway tracks, with further advances planned.
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Madero
City OF Mexico
Huerta
Bachimba
Esteva Receives News Of Huerta Victory
Manuel A. Esteva the Mexican consul in San Antonio received a telegram early this morning stating that General Huerta gained a complete victory over Orozco and his troops and is now in Bachimba. Orozco reportedly fled toward the border, likely heading for Juarez to rally dispersed forces.
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Esteva
Manuel A. Esteva
San Antonio
Juarez
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