Will Protect Claims of Americans Injured Across Border
The state department says Americans with legitimate injuries or deaths suffered during the revolution will be protected. The embassy in Mexico City has filed formal complaints as needed. Most losses will be small, mainly affecting American firms and plantation crops. Mexico plans to adjust these claims soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Foreign Office
Dry Weather Sought as Rains Damage Fields
Daily rains for two weeks have left fields flooded with grass and weeds reaching formidable proportions. Farmers in a large coast country area plead for dry weather to ease distress and restore growing conditions.
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THE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Pathfinders Begin Move From Franklin To Gulf
Pathfinders headed from Franklin with an early start planned as the Red river to the gulf expedition aims for Bryan. The A and M college town hosts a preparatory program tonight featuring entertaining events and speeches.
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Associated Press
Bryan
Tex
Red River
Gulf
Franklin
A. and M. College
Grand jury fails to indict over rice canal dynamiting
Bay City July 13 The grand jury after a thorough probe and about fifty witness interviews found no sufficient evidence to indict anyone in the recent rice canal dynamiting. Daily rain has reduced chances of a recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Road Rond Election Void
Special to The Light Brownsville Texas July 13. Cameron county road district No. 1 Raymondville election June 24 declared void by county commissioners in special session. Voters chose to bond the district for 200000 dollars to build roads covering 170000 acres near Raymondville Sebastian and Lyford. returns were defective.
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Brownsville
Tex
Cameron County
Raymondville
Sebastian
Lyford
Gray hair and aging loom over public perception
An ad-style piece argues gray hair signals age and offers Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple, inexpensive solution. It claims the product bans gray hairs, removes dandruff, promotes hair growth, and soothes itching, priced at fifty cents per bottle by W C Kalteyer at 408 East Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryeth
Wyeth
W.C. Kalteyer
East
Houston Street
Ward Line Employes Again Called Out
About one thousand firemen stewards and oilers of Ward line steamers were called out after rejection of terms by the company. Negotiations continue with hope of settlement. The liner Moro Castle was expected to sail today. The Marine Firemen's union ended a truce and pressed for recognition and increased pay.
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Associated Press
New York
Ward Line
W. D. Macy
Moro Castle
Marine Firemen’s Union
Charter repeal sought for Albany Burgesses corps
Attorney General Verbeck leads a push in Albany to revoke the Albany Burgesses corps charter. The group, once prominent beside the Cleveland Grays and other historic units, is accused of masquerading as a military body for social purposes. A bill to recall the charter was introduced after Verbeck labeled the organization ragamuffin and cited a Metropolitan Opera ball during Hudson Fulton events as misrepresented celebration.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Verbeck
State National Guard
Albany Burgesses Corps
Cleveland Grays
Old Guard of
New York
Ancient and Honorable Artillery of
Boston
Cleveland
Cardinal Gibbons
John D. Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Chauncey M. Depew
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Metropolitan Opera House
Hudson-Fulton
Address to Old Settlers at Williamson County School Day
Texas State Superintendent Brasley travels to Georgetown for Williamson county Old Settlers reunion. He will speak to school trustees on school laws from the Thirty-second legislature, including the rural high school statute, with Col. R T Milner of A and M College to address school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bralley
Georgetown
Williamson County
Col
R. T. Milner
A. and M. College
Brasley
Memorial Tablet Unveiled For William Penn In London
In a ceremony at Allhallows Church Barking the tablet honoring American pioneer William Penn was unveiled. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Dr Robinson the church vicar participated in the solemn observance marking Penn’s baptism there on October 23, 1644.
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London
William Penn
Church of Allhollows
Barking
Penn
Whitelaw Reid
Robinson
William Penn tablet dedication at Church of Allhollows in London
The Church of Allhollows in London, tied to William Penn’s life, hosts dedication ceremonies with members of the international committee. The memorial tablet, designed by McKim, Mead and White, honors Penn as Proprietary Founder and Governor of Pennsylvania with a peace loving, lawgiving pledge inscribed below.
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Allhollows
London
William Penn
Pennsylvania Society of
New York City
McKim, Mead and White
Charles Follen McKim
Pennsylvania Society
W. A. Clark
Pennsylvania
Brotherhood of Peace
Pennsylvania Society of New York A
New Policeman Captor of Escaped Negro
Officer N L Endicott on Blanco road shot and captured Webber Burton, the escaped county jail inmate. Burton, serving seven years, tried to flee into the brush but was wounded in the right thigh and handed to county officials. Burton claimed he had merely walked out, saying he was a trusty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Blanco
N. L. Endicott
Webber Burton
Endicott
Burton
Newnam Burton
Coupon Offer From King Pattison Drug Co Promoted
The King Pattison Drug Co offers a popular medicine at half price through a Reader’s Coupon. Readers are invited to test light reading and circulation value by presenting the coupon at purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Pa
King-Pattison Drug Co
Naif Ee Ae
Peter Miller Freed After Lacking Case Ties
Peter Miller of Lake Placebo, arrested after the murder of George Gosnell, has been released from jail. Investigators found he had no connection to the crime beyond returning the buggy used in the escape to the livery stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tex
Peter Miller
Lake Placebo
George Gosnell
Miller
Coupon for Dr Howard's constipation cure at half price
A coupon offers a 50c package of Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25c with a refund if dissatisfied. The KING-PATTISON DUG CO guarantees satisfaction and mails a 50c box if the coupon and 25c are sent. The ad urges immediate action with the slogan One today is worth two tomorrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Howard
King-Pattison Dug. CO
New County School Board Organized and Elects President
The newly appointed county school trustees were formally organized with Carlos Bee elected president. The five members include Charles Graebner Herman Hirsch T P Dashiell J A Pirie and Bee who will serve until the 1912 April election. The board will supervise county schools classify districts and establish agriculture domestic science and manual training in high schools. They invite district trustees to meet next Wednesday to discuss conditions.
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Carlos Bee
Charles Graebner
South
Flores Street
Herman Hirsch
West End
T. P. Dashiell
Kirby
J. A. Pirie
Parita
Laurel Street
San Antonio
Bee
Yoakum Building Boom Promises Fast Growth
Building activity in Yoakum Texas continues with plans for several new brick structures. A two story brick is planned by F Mergenthal on Front Street, a one story brick by John Hall on May Street, and a corner project by Green and Welhausen at Grand Avenue and Lott Street. The Commercial hotel is being torn down for a large brick replacement. Homes are rising on Gonzales Street and opposite the Methodist church. If this pace continues Yoakum may become one of South Texas fastest growing cities.
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Yoakum
Tex
F. Mergenthal
Front Street
John Hall
May Street
State Bank
Grand Avenue
Lott Street
Green & Welhausen
T. M. Dodd
Rosa Dodd
Gonzales
R. L. Jordan
South Texas
County land sale dispute prompts state opinion request
The attorney general's department will not issue an opinion or interfere in Scurry county's sale of four sections for 116000. Residents protest the price, claiming land could bring more and the issue may go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Scurry County
Bexar County Bonds Registered for Refunding Issue
The attorney general's department last evening registered a $208000 Bexar County court house refunding bond issue bearing 4 percent interest. The bonds mature in 40 years with an option of 10 years.
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Bexar County
Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Court House
Law Ignored by Texas Officials on State Fees
A Texas report reveals that about 8000 state and county officers have not taken required commissions before receiving state fees. Chief Clerk Elliott says fewer than 35 percent have complied and warrants may be withheld until commissions are produced. Possible investigation by authorities. Riebe Undertaking Gr. auto ambulance service. 221 FE. Com. Phone 341.
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Austin
Tex
Elliott
State Department
Riebe Undertaking
Merchants debate all-day holiday closings and 6 pm summer hours
The Retail Merchants Association meeting in Austin will discuss closing all stores on five major holidays Christmas New Years San Jacinto Independence Day and Thanksgiving. They will also consider a 6 pm closing time for stores during the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Retail Merchants’ Association
San Jacinto
Gonzales Business Men Elect Officers
At the annual Gonzales Business Men's club meeting Sidney A. Smith was named president J B Bright first vice president John C Jones second vice president J H Daniels secretary and J D Jones treasurer The executive board includes J C Bright T F Harwood N D Cone W C Kleine R H Walker W Mr Fly J W Hales R A Romschel F O Smith and A H Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
Business’ Men's Club of
Sidney A. Smith
J. B. Bright
John C. Jones
J. H. Daniels
J. D. Jones
J. C. Bright
T. F. Harwood
N. D. Cone
W. C. Kleine
R. H. Walker
W. Mr Fly
J. W. Hales
R. A. Romschel
F. O. Smith
A. H. Fitzgerald
Barbecue Draws Large Kerrville Crowd
Kerrville Texas July 13 a well attended barbecue drew a crowd as Don A Bliss of San Antonio and Alfred Pesch of Fredericksburg spoke for the antis while T E Henderson of Cameron supported prohibition Henderson spoke in Kerrville last night with speakers from both sides present including Henderson and local participants.
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Kerrville
Tex
Maar
Don A. Bliss
San Antonio
Alfred Pesch
Fredericksburg
The
Antis
T. E. Henderson
Cameron
Prohibition
Henderson
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Harnung
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Klein
Herbert Wales
Glyn
Indiana
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King & Pattison Drug Co
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