Appointments Mot Legal Battle Looms In County Committee
A county committee dispute over election officers and chairmanship pits Bass against Hildebrand. A mandamus and injunction request seeks to compel county commissioners to provide officers and guard rails for the primary. Cross petitions argue presiding judges lack legitimacy and the chairman’s conduct is irregular. Witnesses may be summoned as the case likely heads for hearing.
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B. Bass
Camp
H. E. Hildevrand
Bass
Frank G. Davis
J. D. Childs
Nat B. Jones
James Houtlegxe
Thay
Bags
Bary
Texas Elks barbecue parade draws 43000 visitors in Dallas
A Texas Elks gathering in Dallas hosts the world’s biggest barbecue with over 20,000 pounds of beef and 10,000 pounds of mutton served. Delegates from San Antonio and other towns wear badges showing the Alamo and Texas symbols as thousands attend a parade led by the national guard.
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Tex
Els
Old Line
Pyle
Lexas Ledges
Texas
San Antonio
Fark Worth
Temple
Brownwood
Trownsville
Orange Lodge
Kentucky
Neanmont
Southland
National Guard
Hitchcock to Lead Taft Campaign in Republican National Committee
Photo shows Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts the new eldinian of the Republican National Committee who will manage Taft's campaign. Also pictured is George Rumsey Sheldon treasurer of the executive committee who will provide campaign funds. Sheldon boasts of strong response to the fundraising appeal and is described as an experienced promoter with ties to 22 corporations.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
Neweldinian
Republican National Committee
Taft
George Rumsey Sheldon
Executive Committee
Foris
Sheldon
Ion
Boost Pay of Mail Carriers
The postmaster general has authorized promotions for 26 relie rters at the local post office. Carriers will receive a raise of 100 dollars per year, pushing one recipient from 1100 to 1200 dollars. Names of promoted carriers were not released by the postmaster.
Pooley Takes Post as Attorney General in Washington
Jas A Pooley of Knoxville Tennessee has been appointed attorney general and has assumed charge of the office in Washington July 14. He is the newly named chief legal officer for the state.
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Washington
Jas. A. Pooley
Knoxville, Tenn
Markets Sparks From New Gralletns Decline and Mixed Rows
Markets report in New Grletns Louisiana July shows a four point drop in some staples with other assets advancing slightly. Weather disruptions in rain hit cotton region notes and grain futures in Kansas City and Me indicate modest shifts amid uneven harvest conditions.
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New Grletns
Gu Fohor
Rainfall Report Acknowledges Heavy Showers Across West Texas
Rain reports indicate heavy precipitation from San Antonio westward and into Del Rio and Uvalde areas, with West Texas receiving significant rainfall. Local showers occurred in the city, while some sections saw no or minimal rain, and the overall pattern suggests a notable weather event across the region.
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Southern Pacific Diapathera’ Office
San Antonio
del Rio
Uvaldo
Texas
Democratic Party Sets Money Limits and Club Plan
The Democratic National Committee outlined rules banning corporate contributions and capping gifts at 10 000 with 100 or more published. It urged nationwide Democratic clubs and rapid organization to aid the coming campaign. Bryan's nomination timing and subcommittee plans were discussed with Bryan signaling active campaigning.
American wins the cycle race in London heat and final
Cameron, the sole American entrant, wins the fifteenth heat of the 80 yards cycle race. The 3 mile team race is won by America with Fyanes in second, time 14 minutes 53 seconds. The 60 kilometer final is won by Wendy Kingsbury of England in 64 minutes 13 and 3 sixth seconds.
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Jaly
Cameron
America
Fyanes
Wendy Kingsbury
England
Troops Arrive From Four States For Leon Springs Maneuvers
Tomorrow night and Thursday morning state troops will arrive in the city from Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana for maneuvers at Leon Springs. Three trains come from Arkansas one from New Mexico and one from Louisiana. R J McKibbin traveling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific met troops from Louisiana in New Orleans to escort them to San Antonio. A K Ragsdale of the SP will go to Waco tonight to meet Arkansas troops.
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E R. J. McKibbin
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The
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Waco
Arkanitty
Campaigning start for Bryan Kern detailed in Lincoln
Fairview Neb July 14. The first formal work of the Democratic campaign began with national committee members meeting William J. Bryan and John W. Kern at Bryan's home. Names floated for the national chair include James Kentucky Atwood Kansas Lamb Indiana and Cam pau Michigan. Bryan favors safety and May not want the chair though Tunes is praised as an able orator and could shape platform.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
J. W. Kern
Bryan
Cominecanor James
Kentucky
Atwood
Kanaks
Lamb
Indhima
C. J. Campau
Michigan
Tunes
Nee- Gina
Parents and patrons seek action at A and M over college strife
A statewide movement by patrons of Texas A and M aims to urge Governor Campbell and the board of directors to relieve campus tensions stemming from the dispute between President Mareington and students. Dallas hosts a mass meeting forming committees to communicate with patrons, endorsing Farmers’ Congress actions and seeking a memorial to the governor listing concerns and calls for reform.
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M. College
North Texas
Minn
J. MH. Furnaux
Dallas
W. S. Johson
Meranite
Farmers’ Cotress
Alwinnt Association
Cotlege Afgw
Newberry College President Resigns for Throop Institute
Columbia July 14. Dr Jas A Scherer president of Newberry College Newberry D C has tendered his resignation to take effect October 1 He will become president of Throop Institute at Pasadena California Scherer is regarded as one of the foremost educators in South Carolina.
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Columbia
D.C
de. Jas, A. Scherer
Newberry Cal Ego
Newberry
D. C
Unseca
Vt. Scherer
Throop Institute
Pasadina
Cal
South Carolina
Taft Studies Platforms in Hot Springs Journal
Taft spends days studying the Democratic and Republican platforms at Denver. He dedicates long hours to the records, aiming for thoroughness with no interruptions from party leaders as he prepares his expected acceptance speech.
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Hot Springs
Juin
Taft
Denver
Tme
Texas pastors plan aid for aliens arriving in state
Prominent Texas Methodist preachers meet in Galveston to outline forty plans to aid immigrants. They aim to provide homes and employment as Sund will be started. Attending are Dr. Sterlini Weber of San Marcod, Dr. A. L Scarborough of Florouville, and Dr. BF Smith of Houston.
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Tex
Texas Methodist Church
Sund
Sterlini Weber
San Marcod
Dn A. L Scarborough
Florouville
Bf, Smith
Houston
Ind
Texas
Faerenas
Rate Increase Stir in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas July 14 At a meeting of the city commission strong protest was registered against the proposed increase in Texas freight rates to take effect August 10. The commission plans to refer the matter to the Interstate Commerce Commission for action.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Interstate Congree Commission
Solons to Probe A and M, Milver Says
Avila Texas July 14 Commissioner of Agriculture Milver said he expects the next legislature will appoint a committee to investigate the University of A. and M. college differences and the matter will be given a thorough airing.
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Avila
Tex
Milver
Legislatura
County valuation increases by over six million dollars
Special to The Light reports Fayattee county valuation shows a gain of more than 6 million dollars, with total valuation surpassing 1 million dollars. The notice highlights a significant jump in assessed value for the county.
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Austin
Tex
Fayattee County
Tony
Y Boys to entertain friends and G A members
The Y boys will hold an entertainment for their friends and You G A members. Mr Gal Iaildias is arranging the program for the event to be given Friday July 24. A meeting to finalize details is set for Lamorrow night.
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Gal Iaildias
You. G. Acon
Rangementa. Wean
One Thousand Armed Men on Trail of Bold Daylight Assailant
A 13 year old Beaumont girl, daughter of Mrs A B Hopkins, was beaten and robbed near Magnolia Avenue at about 11 o clock. A negro assailant fled but a force of about 1000 men armed with shotguns revolvers and rifles is scouring the woods within 400 yards of the new home in a bid to capture him. The girl is in a critical condition and authorities describe a broad manhunt intensifying as the search continues.
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Beaumont
Bella Hopkins
A.B. Hopkins
Magnolia, Avenue
Airship test ends in failure at Lake Constance
Friedrichshafen July 14 Count inpain Geeplin’s airship made an unsuccessful departure from its shed on Lake Constance at 12 22 this afternoon for its 24 trip through the air. It started toward Constante but after an hour in the air the machine had to return due to a break in the steering gear. Another attempt is planned for tomorrow.
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Friedrichshafen
Inpain
Geeplin
Lake Constance
Constante
Owaeg
Rebels Clash Viciously in Umlra Quarter
Telegram from Tabriz reports four bombardments with two guns in Umlra quarter of St Botersburg, with heavy rifle fire continuing since morning. No report on casualties or outcome yet.
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St. Botersburg
Tabriz
Umlra
Candidates Talk Meeting at Ecknarf's Garden
A large crowd, about 200, heard a German speech by H.R. Br. Herlberg urging defeat of prohibition at Ecknarf's garden last night. Gardan attended. Mr nertzweng praised German citizenship and home loving traits. Judge Shook and Judge Buckley gave brief remarks.
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S. Gardan
Waters
H.R. BR. Herlberg
Ecknarf’s
Nertzweng
Shook
Buckley
Local Weather Forecast for Ban Ane tonio and Vielnliys
Tonight through Wednesday expect clod weather with showers. The forecast notes a mean temperature around 7 degrees for the 14 hours ending at 6 am and a milder 34 at other times. The weather office reports damp conditions across the nation with the general report available in Pelee al.
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Vielnliys
Mintreai
Milriaine
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