Third Party Convention Call Signals Progressive Movement
Senator Dixon will issue on Monday the formal call for a third party convention in Chicago on August 6. The document has signatures from over 50 men with broad state representation and signals growth as several state organizations plan to join. Dixon says Roosevelt versus Wilson is the main presidential race, Taft seen as third and unlikely to win any state. He notes Western Republicans plan to run on the Roosevelt ticket, predicts eight states joining, and cites New York fielding a full third ticket locally up to assembly members.
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New York
Dixon
Chicago
Roosevelt
Wilson
Taft
Antat
Baltimore
Western
California
Oregon
Washington
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Assembly
Barnes
Upstate
Lorimer
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Lorie
Roosevelt progressive party in Bexar county organizing
The formation of a Roosevelt aligned progressive Republican group in Bexar county hinges on whether William I. Stiles and other Roosevelt supporters attend the state meeting in Dallas on Tuesday. Stiles plans to organize locally as soon as possible if supporters go to Dallas, otherwise he may wait and no local group forms until his return.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Bexar County
William IL. Stiles
Roosevelt
State Organization
Dallas
Stiles
Starling to Inspect Factories Across Southwest Texas
Captain J A Starling labor commissioner travels to Beeville Kingsville Kerrville and other points to inspect factories and machine shops in Southwest Texas. The visit aims to review working conditions and enforcement of labor laws.
Death Heat Takes Toll as City Sizzles
Chicago records show 18 deaths and numerous prostrations amid extreme heat. 34 people including three children bitten by mad dogs. horses collapse in the streets as the day heats to near 88 degrees in the Federal Building gauge. Crowds seek shade in parks and on excursion boats.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Federal Building
Illinois Central Limited in ditch near Jackson
The Panama Limited southbound on the Illinois Central derailed two miles south of Jackson at 4 30 this afternoon injuring five passengers none fatally. Injured include Gillies Cato Hazelhurst with bruised body internal injuries Mary Spry Phoenix Ariz bruised Mrs E L Glover Brookhaven Miss bruised J F Bell Wesson Miss minor bruises Mrs C W Wilkinson Crystal Springs Miss arm broken Eight cars left the rails but did not overturn traffic to be tied up about 16 hours.
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Jackson
Miss
Jacksoah
Ilinois Central
Mies
Cillies Cato
Hazelhurst
Mary Spry
Phoenix
Ariz
Falls Under Train Fatality Near Houston & Texas Central
Austin July 6. Albert W. Larramore 18 a livery stable worker fell under a coach of the inbound Houston and Texas Central passenger train and was probably fatally injured. The accident occurred this afternoon as he attempted to board the train.
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Austin
Tex
Houston
Texas Central
Albert W. Larramore
Charters Filed In Texas Firms Include Hardware, Oil and College
Charles Davis Hardware Company of Bonham is chartered with 3000 in capital stock and F. E. Davis W. A. Spangler and H. Seay as incorporators. McCulloch County Oil Company of Brady is chartered with 32000 in capital stock and W. D. Crothers G. R. White and J. H. Beckman Jr. as incorporators. Teachers' Professional College of Austin is chartered with no capital stock and incorporators W. L. Newsom Mabel M. Newsom and J. L. Taff.
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Austin
Tex
Charles Davis Hardware Company
Bonham
Capital
F. E. Davis
W. A. Spangler
H. Seay
McCulloch County Oil Company
Brady
W. D. Crothers
G. R. White
J. H. Beckman Jr
Governor Named to American Tariff League Post
Austin July 6 Governor was advised he had been appointed a member of the American Tariff League headquartered in New York. The league promotes tariff reform arguing only 300,000 protected industrial corporations profit while all others are harmed by protection.
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Austin
Tex
American Tariff League
New York
United States
Weather forecast for Texas on weekend
Washington dispatch reports East Texas generally fair Sunday and Monday with moderate southeast and south winds. West Texas also fair Sunday and Monday.
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Washington
Texas
Weather roundup for travelers across major cities
At 8 p m observations show varied conditions across the region. St Louis 176 and cloudy with southeast wind. Chicago 80 and partly cloudy with southeast wind. Milwaukee 80 and partly cloudy with southeast wind maybe rain. St Paul 76 and rain with southeast wind. Kansas City 84 clear with westerly wind. New York 72 clear with southerly wind. Boston 78 clear with southwest wind. Washington 80 clear with southwest wind and rain. Sunday expected to be warmer in all cases.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unfounded claim about AP leased wire in San Antonio
Statement asserts no newspaper other than the San Antonio Light carries the AP leased wire in whole or in part. The text labels such assertions as baseless and unsupported by facts.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
San Antonio seeks $250000 railroad bonus drive
H E Hildebrand announced a looming deadline as the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce accelerates a last minute campaign to raise the $250000 for the English San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad. With $87995 reported and roughly $100000 raised by Saturday, a final push is planned to avert a setback to the city’s growth.
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H. E. Hildebrand
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
San Antonio
W. Whirlwind
Charles Graebner
J. F. Carter
H. F. Hillyer
Railroad Extension Committee
Wilson and James set August 7 for tariff campaign note
Wilson and Senator-elect Ollie James announce August 7 as the date for the official campaign notification in Sea Girt New Jersey with a focus on the high cost of living and tariff reforms. Wilson plans to outline his stance against Roosevelt while praising reform needs and trust remedies.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Ollie James
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
White House
James
Oil roadbed preservative praised by transit official
General Manager E E Eysenbach of the San Antonio Traction company says oil on the roadbed reduces dust and protects the surface. Passengers praise the move on streets Nolan Camden Garden South Presa McCullough River Brooklyn Avenues, noting less dust and smoother travel. He cannot confirm plans to expand to other streets.
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E. E. Eysenbach
San Antonio Traction Company
Eysenbach
Traction Company
Nolan
Camden
Garden
South Presa
McCullough
River
Brooklyn Avenues
Plague Case Identified in Havana Hospital
Havana health authorities isolated a patient and imposed a strict quarantine after a case of bubonic plague was detected. The victim had been hospitalized for several days before the disease was positively confirmed.
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Havana
She Wants Husband From Cumberland City Widow Seeks Match
A widow described as blue eyed with auburn hair, weighing 130 pounds and mother to a two year old girl, seeks marriage by mail. She, Mrs. Mattie Willson of Cumberland City Tennessee, offers charm and character certificates and asks suitable men to respond, promising to become a loving wife.
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Mattie Willson
Cumberland City
Tenn
Outbreaks in Belfast Spur Alarm and Troop Readiness
Bloodshed in Belfast looms before the Orange Boyne anniversary as government moves to deploy troops and police. Ninety thousand nationalist residents are urged to stay indoors next Friday amid armed Orangemen riots and workplace expulsions at Belfast shipyards.
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London
Belfast
Workman and Clark's
Harland and Wolf's
Maghersfelt
County of Londonderry
Orozca Seeks Japan Aid with Concessions Exchanged
Orozca expects aid from Japan in exchange for concessions including money and ammunition, a report states. The article notes potential bargaining over military support and relief terms amid ongoing tensions.
Rebels Invasion Of Sonora And Juarez Mobilize Forces
Rebel forces under General Orozco press a campaign move sending troops toward Casas Grandes and Agua Prieta. Juarez serves as a base with 3000 rebels, while Huerta eyes Sonora. Access to ammunition via Los Angeles and Guaymas is claimed, with talks of a coaling station and rail control to sustain the push.
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EL Paso
Tex
Los Angeles
Guaymas
Pascual Orozco
Sonora
Agua Prietary
Sauz
Juarez
Exchar
Japan
Oroses
Terrazas
Chihuahua
Mexico Northwestern
Casas Grandes
Pearson Company
Mexican Central
Huerta
Orozco
P. Orozco
Felix Gutierrez
Provisional Government of
Ju Custom House
Revival of Vasquista Movement in San Antonio Reported
The article describes a nascent plan to seize control of the Mexican revolution from Pascual Orozco and hand power to another leader, possibly General David de la Fuente, with aims to raise funds and suppress the rebellion.
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San Antonio
Pascual Orozco
David de la Fuenté
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