Sixty Elks From Phoenix Stop in San Antonio for Welcome
A party of sixty Elks and thirty ladies from Phoenix, led by ex Governor J H Kibey and Frank De Souza, visited San Antonio en route to Atlantic City for the grand lodge. They were hosted by local lodge members, toured Fort Sam Houston and the Alamo, and planned an ostrich egg breakfast for newspaper men to promote Elk preservation efforts.
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Grand Lodge
Elks
Phoenix
Ariz
San Antonio
J. H. Kibbey
Arizona
Roosevelt Dam
Frank de Souza
Phoenix Democrat
Phoenix Lodge
Sunset Depot
Albert Steves Sr
S. L. Jeffers
Adolph Groos
W. E. Roach
J. W. Sullivan
J. R. Woods
E.O. Burton
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Bowie
Crockett
Travis
Bonham
Elks’ Lodge
Avenue E
Ellis
Kibbey
Mr. de Souza
Yellowstone National Park
United States
Washington
de Souza
Hall's Texas Wonder Promises Kidney Relief
Advertisement claims Hall's Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. A $1 bottle allegedly lasts 60 days and seldom needs more than one bottle. Testimonials offered. Dr E W Hall address in St Louis Missouri and druggists sell the product.
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Hall
Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive
St. Louis
Cotton bale tare reduction urged by Georgia lawmakers
A Georgia House resolution asks President Taft the cabinet and the Agriculture Department to cut the six percent tare on cotton market bales. The tare weights canvas and packing materials, now deducted from gross weight, have grown bale weight while reducing cargo value, costing southern planters millions annually.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Taft
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia House of Representatives
Kimbrough
Johnson
South
Former Grain Ring Investor Lacks Income In 1887 Loss
Edward L. Harper the 1887 Chicago wheat market speculator who caused a $6 million loss and brought down Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati with him has no income. His shirt studs and cuff buttons are in pawn as he testifies in supplementary proceedings on a $2774 judgment by Herrman Cohn. Harper runs Harper & Son an iron and steel commission firm that has produced no income according to his statements.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward L. Harper
Chicago
Fidelity Bank of Cincinnati
Harper
Herrman Cohn
Harper & Son
Iron and Steel Commission
Non-Smokers of America Reform Crusade Faces Incorporation Hurdle
New York July 27 Justice Geigerich denied the incorporation of the Non-smokers of America on technical grounds but allowed a renewal. Founders include Charles G Please Harvey W Wiley Jenkin Lloyd Jones David Starr Jordan and others. The group aims to enforce laws restricting smoking in public and semi public places and to obtain cooperation from building owners restaurants hotels theaters street cars and other public facilities to prohibit or limit tobacco use.
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Associated Press
New York
Justice Geigerich
America
Charles G. Please
B. G. Wilder
Cornell
Harvey W. Wiley
The
American Therapeutic Society
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
All Souls Church
Chicago
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stafford University
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Thomas B. Stowell
University of Southern California
Winfield S. Hall
Northwestern University
Fifty More Postal Savings Depots Named
Postmaster General Hitchcock designates fifty additional post offices as postal savings depositories located in twenty states. They will begin operation on July 31.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Largest Class in History at West Point This Year
The United States Military Academy will admit its largest class ever. Special examinations for cadet admission are underway at multiple points nationwide.
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Washington
United States Military Academy
Canadian Northern Secures Transcontinental Financial Backing
Montreal July 7 report that the Canadian Northern railroad has obtained financial backing for the full route from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The announcement confirms support for the transcontinental railway project across Canada.
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Montreal
The
Canadian Northern Railroad
Atlantic
Madero Promises Hospital Expenses in Juarez
Dr. I. J. Bush head of Juarez hospital received a telegram from Francisco I. Madero stating he would personally cover the hospital’s expenses. Madero’s pledge was reported from Juarez on July 7.
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Juarez
Mexico
I. J. Bush
Juarez Hospital
Francisco I. Madero
Band of liberals seize government wagon near Guzman
JUAREZ Mexico July 7 General Blanco was advised that liberals in the Guzman section captured a wagon load of dynamite arms and ammunition belonging to the government.
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Juarez
Mexico
Blanco
Guzman
Balloon tragedy near Colgate claims Charles Schultze
Charles Schultze of Oklahoma City died instantly at Phillips two miles south of Colgate when entangled in a burning balloon’s guy ropes. He plunged several hundred feet after the rope broke, ending a dramatic ascent in Oklahoma.
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Coalgate
Okla
Charles Schultze
Oklahoma City
Phillips
Here
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Invigorates Overworked Minds
Promotion of horsford’s acid phosphate as an invig orator and wholesome tonic for overworked bodies and brains. Advertises it as a recommended remedy to boost energy and mental alertness.
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Horsford
India to Make Its Own Railroad Rails by Next Year
India plans to begin manufacturing its own railroad rails by the start of next year, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and boost domestic steel production. The initiative signals a shift in infrastructure strategy and could impact global supply chains. Potential timelines and production capacity details were outlined by officials.
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India
KEEP BACHELOR HALL President Taft Enlists Staff at White House
President Taft invites staff members to move into the White House for the summer staying near him during congressional sessions. Secretary Hilles and Major Butt relocate to the mansion while Hilles’ family remains on Long Island and Butt is unmarried. The two will use the entire White House for meals and lodging.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Taft
Congress
Indianapolis
Hilles
Major Butt
Long Island
Apoplexy Strikes Prominent Southern Socialite in New York
Mrs. James Ss. Butler, a member of a wealthy southern family, suffered a stroke aboard a New York streetcar and is not expected to survive. She arrived from New Orleans and sought her mother in law, Mrs. James Albert Harrison, widow of Prof. Harrison of the University of Virginia.
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Associated Press
New York
James Ss. Butler
South
New York Hospital
Butler
New Orleans
James Albert Harrison
Harrison
University of Virginia
PRIZE FOR ANTHEM IN CHICAGO SCHOOLS
Chicago public school pupils contribute 583 dollars toward a prize for a proposed national anthem. From 180 schools signals show two thirds of donations come from children of foreign parentage, while 96 schools have yet to report. Principal McFatrick notes foreign-born students show stronger sympathy for national songs.
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Children of
Chicago
Associated Press
Board of Education
James B. McFatrick
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as used by millions of mothers for over sixty years to ease teething pain. It claims to soften gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhea, and describes the product as harmless while pitching a 25 cent bottle.
AM A M A Meeting in Los Angeles Enjoys High Society Entertainment
Dr W E Luter reports the American Medical association’s Los Angeles gathering as highly successful with top class entertainment. Attendees from San Antonio included Dr and Mrs Moody Kennedy Burleson Russ Warfield and Luter notes a Pasadena Busch Gardens visit financed by Mr Busch. Jacobi of New York elected as association president.
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The
American Medical Association
Los Angeles
W. E. Luter
Luter
San Antonio
California
San
J. H. Burleson
W. B. Russ
Warfield
Pacific Coast
Adolphus Busch Gardens
Pasadena
Busch
Dr. Jacobi
New York
End of International Seal Conference Nearing Signature
The international seal conference closes with a North Pacific protection treaty involving the United States, Great Britain, Russia and Japan. Signatures are largely complete with Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain expected to sign today. Britain’s participation remains pending.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
North Pacific
Bryce
Arlington Bound Lieutenant Colonel Foster Resting In
The body of Lieutenant Colonel Fred W. Foster of the Fifth United States Cavalry died from injuries after a horse accident was placed aboard the transport Sheridan for transport to Arlington National Cemetery. The Italian government awarded Carnegie Steel a contract for armor plates for its dreadnoughts. In Venezuela, reports claim former President Castro arrived by motorboat near the western coast.
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Honolly
Fred W. Foster
Fifth United States Cavalry
Sheridan
Arlington National Cemetery
Rome
Carnegie Steel Company
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Teheran Adds Three Financial Assistants Including Two Americans
Tehran reports the national council approved the treasurer general W. Morgan Shuster's plan to hire three more financial assistants. Two of the new hires will be American and the remaining one from another nation.
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Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
German Emperor Arrives at Stavanger Inlet
The German emperor arrived at Stavanger on the North Sea in the royal yacht Hohenzollern. He was escorted by two cruisers and two torpedo boats.
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Christiana
Stavanger
North Sea
Hohenzollern
Queen Dowager Maria Pia To Be Buried Near Turin
The body of Maria Pia queen dowager of Portugal will be interred Saturday afternoon in the Basilica of the royal burial church near Turin. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena will attend the funeral as J M Lambertini Pinto Portuguese envoy in Rome is ordered to Turin to represent the Portuguese government and people.
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Italy
Turin
Maria Pia
Portugal
Royal Burial Church
Victoria Emmanuel
Helena
J. M. Lambertini Pinto
Rome
Grove's Tonic Malaria Remedy Promoted
An old advertisement touts Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy for adults and children, claiming it purifies the blood and strengthens the system with a 50 cent price.
New Auto Race Rules Set by Manufacturers' Contest
New York July 7 The Manufacturers' Contest association has prepared regulations to place experienced and novice automobile drivers in separate classes. The move follows the formation of a drivers organization seeking safer racing rules for contests.
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Associated Press
New York
Manufacturers’ Contest Association
Taft Named Honorary Rough Rider by California Camp
President Taft is notified of his election as an honorary member of the grand camp of Rough Riders of California. He reportedly prefers the automobile to the horse.
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Taft
Rough Rider
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Grand Camp of
Rough Riders of
California
San Antonio Press Club hailed for July Fourth concert success
The San Antonio Press club received widespread praise for the big military band concert at the baseball park on July 3 and 4. Merchants who funded the guarantee returned payments as a gesture, with many letter writers expressing gratitude and admiration for the club’s handling of a large crowd and the event’s impact on the city.
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San Antonio
Emil Frank
Frank Bros
L. P. Peck
Hust & Brundage Co
L. J. Hart
F. Groos & Co
Leesville Citizen Dies at 72 in Leesville
C C Littlefield a highly respected Leesville resident died at his home Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday evening in Leesville cemetery under Masonic lodge auspices of Nixon He was 72 and survived by a large family of sons and daughters
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Gonzales
Tex
C. C. Littlefield
Masonic Lodge
Nixon
Gray Hair and Age Claims and Wyeth Remedy
The article discusses gray hair as an age indicator and the social view of aging. It promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple, affordable treatment to banish gray hairs, claiming scalp relief and hair growth, offered at fifty cents a bottle by druggists.
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Jeop
Wyeth
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