Betrothal of Prince Arthur of Connaught Pleases Britons
London reports the betrothal of Prince Arthur of Connaught and Princess Alexandra of Fife pleases Britons. Arthur, popular in society and the army, has represented the king at foreign courts. Alexandra, eldest daughter of the late Duke of Fife, survived the Delhi wreck in 1911.
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London
Arthur
Connaught
Fife
Prince Arthur
Engel
Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert
Duke of
Canada
Edward VII
George V
Princess Alexandra
Duchess of Fife
Duke of Fife
Louise Victoria
Delhi
Morocco
Cape Spartel
Princess Royal
Alexandra
Maud
Denali Name Change Sought by Archdeacon Stuck
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck plans to persuade the National Geographic Society to rename Denali The Great One. He collapsed near the summit during the ascent but was revived, and a flag was planted at the peak by Tatum and teammates using improvised signals.
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Denali
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck
Episcopal
Great Peak
National Board of Geographic Names
Archdeacon Stuck
New York
Episcopal Church
National Geography Society
Alaska
R. G. Tatum
Knoxville, Tenn
Lost during game Printers vs Scribes near Park
A missing first baseman’s unit with the name M. Halff & Bro. is reported during the Sunday game. A reward is offered for its return by the Light Editorial rooms.
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Park
Flrst
M. Halff & Bro
Light
Adv
Bryan Replies to Criticism in Senate
Washington, July 16. Secretary Bryan defends lecturing during vacation to cover expenses saying his income from writing and speaking has always been substantial and he will forgo possible gains to serve as secretary of state. He notes his plan to lecture to meet expenses and not seek a salary increase.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Bryan
Bristow
Senate
Shafroth
Colorado
John A. Logan
Knox
Diplomatic Row
K Street
Mr. Bryan
John May
State Department
Apple Vinegar Declared Legal For Farmers And Dealers
The Federal Bureau of Chemistry announced that making vinegar from pure apple juice is lawful for farmers in Western Pennsylvania and for dealers to sell. It notes past misunderstandings caused fruit to rot as traders worried about compliance, and urges growers to resume production.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Bureau of Chemistry
Pennsylvania
Sausage Brand Adlets Tin Tag Freshness at Grand Opera
An old ad urges customers to ask for sausage with a tin tag to ensure freshness and wholesomeness. It advertises a display in the lobby of the Grand Opera House and mentions Union Meat Company pricing at 1 cent as a promotion.
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GRAND_OPERA HOUSE
Union Meat Company
Secretary Lane Seeks 50000 Deficiency for Land Appeals
Secretary Lane of the interior department asks Congress for a 50000 deficiency appropriation to handle 2200 land appeal cases. He notes the office staff has not increased in 20 years despite a tripling of work, with most cases from western and southern states involving homesteads mineral lands school lands and land grants.
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Washington, D. C
Lane
Interior Department
Senate
House Committees On Public Lands
Receipts Rise in San Domingo Customs Under War Dept
The War Department Bureau of Insular Affairs reports ongoing increases in Santo Domingo customs receipts. If the trend holds through month end, the fiscal year total could hit 4 million dollars, nearly double the amount at the inauguration of the American receivership. current year-to-date surpasses last year’s 38,642,861.
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Washington, D. C
San Domingo
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Dummy mines planted near Washington to simulate fort defenses
Heavy artillery units lay dummy mines in the Potomac near Forts Washington and Hunt under the U S mine planting steamer General Frank. The annual drill imitates real mine laying to guard the capital and does not indicate fear of invasion.
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Washington
D. C
National Capital
Potomac River
Hunt
United States
Frank
Texas Issues 165 Charters and 75 Amendments
Austin July 16 1913 Secretary of State Weinert reports Texas business growth with 165 new charters and 75 charter amendments filed between June 1 and July 14.
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Austin
Tex
State of
Texas
Weinert
Taxable Values Increase in Caldwell County
Lockhart Texas July 16 The Caldwell county commissioners report taxable values at 12 014 874 dollars up 316 016 from last year The tax rate is set at 35 cents per hundred dollars of valuation.
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Lockhart
Tex
Caldwell County
Austin Plumbers Strike After Wage Dispute
Twenty two members of the Austin Plumbers Union strike after master plumbers and contractors refuse to raise daily wage from four to four fifty. The Austin Builders Exchange will consider the dispute and seek an adjustment of differences between plumbers and master plumbers.
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Austin Plumbers
Austin
Tex
Austin Plumbers Union
Austin Builders Exchange
Notice of Public Auction of Seized Mescal in San Antonio
The Deputy Collector of Customs announces a public cash auction at the Custom House on the second floor Postoffice Building in San Antonio on July 24, 1913 at 10 o clock a m. One twenty gallon keg mescal seized at Marfa Texas for violation of United States customs laws. H C S Smith Deputy Collector Adv.
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San Antonio
Tex
Custom House
Postoffice Building
Marfa
United States Customs
H. C
Smith
Extra Story Sought for House Office Building
Indignant protests by the baby members of the House over inadequate accommodations led to a decision to add another story to the House office building. Construction will begin soon with a target to finish before next spring as more than twenty new members, arising from reapportionment, found no space and set up offices elsewhere.
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Washington, D. C
Decisioo
Rented Building Sparks Bad Feeling Near Capital Wing
A disputed rental arrangement separated from the House wing of the capital caused ongoing tension and resentment among involved parties. The move prompted criticism and strained relations within the capital governance environment.
St Anthony Roof Garden a premier dining and music spot
The St Anthony Roof Garden is highlighted as a premier place to dine and enjoy music with soloist Arturo Lugaro, a noted barytone, performing tonight.
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St. Anthony Roof Garden
Arturo Lugaro
Bariltone
Relief for Nervous Dyspepsia with Horsford's Acid Phosphate
A Victorian advertisement promises relief from nervous dyspepsia and stomach upset using Horsford's Acid Phosphate. It claims benefits for acid, nausea, and headache, presenting the remedy as a grateful relief for sufferers.
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Horsford
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