United States Leads on Sea Property Immunity Vote
At The Hague on July 17 the peace conference committee on the Geneva convention voted on the inviolability of private property at sea. Twenty-one supported the American proposition, eleven opposed, with several absentees. Britain France Russia Japan Spain Portugal opposed. triple alliance mostly in favor despite Germany's reservation. A Belgian compromise was rejected by Choate, who insisted the majority’s principle be upheld without limiting it.
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France
Russia
Japan
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Belgium
Joseph Choate
Demartens
Tase
Merry von Kapos Mere
Aust
Torntelli
Italy
Baron Marschall von Bleherstein
Edwiod Fry
Simnor Tilton
United States
M. Nelidoff
Ruspda
M. Bourgeois
Prench
Kisses At $1 Stocked A Wedding In Treverton
The July 17 wedding of Andrew Litaskew in Treverton Texas featured a unique post ceremony activity where guests paid one dollar to kiss the couple. Proceeds from the kissing sale went toward purchasing household items and the event reflected a lighthearted reception moment.
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Treverton
Tex
Andrew Litaskew
Colonel Brown in New Post Takes Local Academy Commandant
Rumor from Fort Sam Houston says Colonel George Le Roy Brown long prominent in the military will retire and assume command of a local military academy. No retirement order yet, private reports confirm Brown’s senior role in education and past command of the Twenty sixth Infantry and the Fourth Tennessee. Born 1849, Brown graduated West Point in 1872 and has served in volunteers and regulars, appointed colonel of the regulars July 12 1904.
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Fort Sam Houston
George le Roy Brown
Aslonel Brown
Carlisle
Brown
Midh- Tern Unil
West Point
Volunteers
Regulars
Fourth Tennessey Infantry
Autos Reach Indianapolis Glidden Trophy Tour
A string of autos left Indianapolis heading toward Columbus for the Glidden trophy. The 107 mile route spans fourteen days with cars enduring the journey. one machine withdrew. The Autchell leads the field with the heaviest load, while units began in Cleveland and head toward New York on July 24.
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Indinapolis
Ind
Columbus
Autchell
He Lou
Cleveland
New York
Kisses Wife and Slays Her in Fort Smith Murder
Fort Smith Ark July 17 A T L Holston a well known educator kissed his wife and then cut her throat killing her instantly The cause of the murder is listed as lousy Holston was arrested for the crime and is in custody awaiting further action
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Fort Smith, Ark
A. TL. Holston
Lolstuy
Courts at War on 2 Cent Fare
Raleigh North Carolina court proceedings center on a 2 1/4 cent per mile fare. Jay Green a Southern Railway ticket agent is jailed rather than posting bond after being charged with selling tickets above the allowed rate. Judge Long ordered Green taken from custody into the court for custody transfer.
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Raleigh
N.C. Jay
Gannsel
Jo’ Green
Southern Railway
Judge Long
Superior Court
Tuke Green
Forty Bands in Elk Parade in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on Broad street hosts a two mile parade with over forty bands and 1500 musicians, 50 reviewing stands, crowds along the route, diverse costumes, and a drill contest tonight. In Dallas subscriptions seek 500,000 to fund the Elks National Convention. Waco and Atlanta reports note congressional travel and local events, with Senate figures and ceremonial gatherings.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Zavery Musical Organization
Pu Wel Paling
Pennle
Mabel
Luera
Sine Crack
Alwarkee
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Three Battleship Victims Die or In Critical Condition
Three of the twelve survivors from the Me bableship Georgia accident are dying or in critical condition at Chelsea hospital. Louis Merse, a seaman from Berea Ohio, is deemed unlikely to live beyond twenty four hours. Midshipman Cruse from Ashwita Neb shows slight improvement. James P Thomas of Brooklyn remains in unchanged condition.
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Mase
Georgia
Mondas
Mayal
Chelsea
Louis
Merse
Seaman
Berea
Ohio
Cruse
Awhitha
Neb
James P. Thomas
Brooklyn
Bay of Uvalde in city for Burgio treatment
RS. Bay of Uvalde visits the city to receive Burgio treatment.
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RS. Bay of Uvalde
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Wednesday. The minimum temperature for the 12 hours ending at 7 this morning was 96. Wind at 7 am was 4 mph. Temperature records observed at the weather office are listed.
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San Antonio
Grant Seeing Politicians in Houston for Presidential Bid
Ilon Jesse Tt Grant arrived in Houston from Awatha Ee and was hosted by Col. R. M dehuston and local leaders. A luncheon at the Thaiian elib followed. Grant stated he would not press Texas if Culberson opposed the national convention, but he believed Texas would vote for him if Culberson was not in the race.
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Houston
Tex
Ilon
Jesse Tt Grant
Awatha Ee
Col
R. M Dehuston
Limeh
O'elnek
Grant
Texas
Culberson
Taft Makes Date in Oklahoma City Speech Plan
Taft will deliver a speech in Oklahoma City on August 24 during a cross country journey from the East to the Pacific. He then sails from Seattle on September 10 toward the Philippine Islands, marking a campaign stop weeks before the election.
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Oklahoma City
Aingle
D. C
Texas Rail Earnings Jump on Growing Income and Costs
A Texas railroad earnings report for the months ending May 31 shows total earnings rising from forty to sixty four million dollars year over year, a net gain of about thirteen million. Operating expenses advance from fifty three to sixty six million, up roughly twenty four percent. Income from operations climbs from eighteen to twenty six million, up about forty percent.
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Austin
Texas
Duffy Alleged Slayer Taken
Houston July 17 Gamberli Morales a Mexican charged with involvement in the murder of Gregoriu Duffy United States customs officer at Roma Starr County Texas has been arrested by Mexican authorities and extradited to face federal charges in Brownsville in October.
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Speen
Houston
Texas
Gamberli Morales
Gregoriu Duffy
United States
Roma
Stu County
Tanaary
Wvia
Mexico
State Department
Washinst
Lock McDaniel
Ruston
Morales
Brownsville
Japs Showing Mailed Fist Bulletin Note
A partial bulletin item notes a faction within the government urging the emperor to act after a controversial action. The text suggests pressure from a favored member to force a response or retaliation via the league and a dispatched department.
Governor’s stance on quaran tine for Luberetlosis not decided
Austin July 17 Governor Campier has not decided if he will approve State Health Officer Brun e's plan for a state quarantine against Luberetlosis. He has not yet studied the question and will not comment until he thoroughly reviews it. The Houston doctor Hrurrby’s statement reportedly lacks the governor's authorization and could alter quarantine plans.
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Austin
Tex
Campier
Brune
Hrurrby
Houston
Missing San Antonio official Southworth Leaves City Mystery
William M. Southworth a San Antonio school board member and treasurer of the Typographical union has been missing from his home at 236 Gallaghont near Alamo Plaza for nearly two weeks. He was last seen in the city a week ago and was to join his wife for a visit in Narues County before expected to travel to Falls City. Family friends and colleagues report no clues or motive and inquiries have begun to locate him amid fears he may be in danger or in distress. Southworth known as a steady worker in school bids and finances is described as cheerful and affable with no prior signs of trouble. His brother in Chicago is unaware of his movements. Authorities and friends continue inquiries to determine his whereabouts.
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William M. Southworth
Board of Education
San Antonio
Southworth
Narues
Falls City
Schol Board
Gollad Ghont
Jean
Mr. Southworth
Per
Southworth & Monroe
Chicago
Will
State appeals oil case from Sudge Bryant receivership
Sherman July 17 Attorney General Lightfoot noon filed a motion appealing from Sudge Bryant acting in the receivership of the oil crash case now moves to Fort Worth court of equity which convenes the first Monday in November. Fort Worth July 17 Jama Met Anan a negro woman charged with murdering her husband four days ago yesterday had a preliminary trial before Justice Albert Boggess. She was denied bail.
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Sherman
Tex
Lightfoot Toda Noon
Sudge Bryant
Reders
Crach
Fort Worth
Speehal
Waca
Jamla
Anan
Albert Boggess
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