Early Morning Fires Alarm San Antonio Fire Bug Debate
Incendiary fires struck vacant dwellings including 832 Milam Street owned by Mrs. M. A. Sherwood and a rooming house at 123 Live Oak. Police and Fire Chief doubt a single arsonist, noting anonymous letter claims and multiple uncoordinated blazes with limited damage and no clear suspect.
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Olice Cantesh
Sam Cook
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Tobin
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Nebraska Street
Hustler Publishing Company
East Commerce Street
Early Vote Medium Report From Amarillo Weather
Medium at Amarillo reports cloudy weather with early voting underway. Associated Press notes the weather conditions as part of the daily briefing.
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Amarillo
THE
Associated Press
Tex
Beautiful Hands and Arms Prescription From Kuflux Compound
Ladies are urged to improve hands and arms with a home remedy using Kuflux Compound, witch hazel, and water. The advertisement promises instant smoothing effects and mentions freckles tan and blemishes fading with regular use.
Antis claim Green county lead in Texas vote reports
Across Texas on July 22 reports show weather varying from clear to cloudy as early voting proceeds heavily in many counties. Women and children canvass streets while polls open. contrasts in turnout noted in places like Nacogdoches and San Angelo with heavy or light votes, and antis claim Green county by 2000 as pros claim 100.
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Laredo
Tex
Texas
Palestine
San Angelo
Green County
Waco, Tex
Lee Davis
Court House
Victoria Louise to Meet the Prince of Wales in Germany
Reports state Princess Victoria Louise daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm will meet the Prince of Wales amid a large German naval review at Swinemunde on August 30. Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales, and Princess Mary will attend. Austrian Turkish heirs and the Prince of Monaco will also be present. The pair may have chance to court in Berlin, with Emperor William allowing love over politics. Street processions and brisk voting mark the day in the Texas towns with varying weather and turnout.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Prince of Wales
Mary
England
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Swinemunde
Prince of Monaco
Berlin
Princess Victoria
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Antis Lead in Fort Worth Prohibition Vote
Reports from anti prohibition headquarters at 1:30 PM show the antis with 1371 votes and the pro side with 524 in Fort Worth. The city leads with a two and a half to one antis majority.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Tex
Brewster County Votes Wet in Historic Change
Alpine Texas July 22 Brewster county staff reports that by 2 PM the county will shift from dry to wet. Early tallies indicate the largest vote ever polled up to that hour with strong support for the change.
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Brewster County
Associated Press
Alpine
Tex
Women Fast in Fort Worth Fervor for Prohibition Vote
Fort Worth Texas July 22 two thousand women fast for prohibition while a two inch rainfall falls at midnight not interrupting voting which is expected to be the heaviest in the city as early voting reaches record levels.
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Fort Worth
Associated Press
Tex
Heaviest Taylor county vote reported with calm conditions
In Taylor Texas on July 22 voters flocked to the polls amid clear weather and intense interest, with officials estimating the heaviest election turnout in Taylor county. No disorders were reported.
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Taylor
Associated Press
Cleburne
Tex
Taylor County
Light voter turnout reported in Gainesville
The morning vote in Gainesville Texas on July 22 was light as rain fell. Indications were for a light vote throughout the day with voter participation subdued by weather.
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THE
Associated Press
Gainesville, Tex
Early voting breaks records in Mineola
In Mineola Texas on July 22 weather was cloudy as early voting broke previous turnout records, with voters flocking to the polls to cast ballots in the ongoing election cycle.
Light Vote in Sherman Amid Steady Rain
In Sherman Texas July 22 the early vote was light due to a steady rain. Polls opened with few voters turning out as showers dampened turnout across the city.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Shern
Associated Press
Sherman, Tex
Small Vote in Paris Texas Warned by Light Rain
Paris Texas voters faced a curtailed polling day as light rain fell at opening time.
Voting Brisk as Weather Teases Vernon Tex Election Day
Vernon Texas July 22 voters report brisk turnout despite threatening weather. Anxious lines form at polling places as residents decide local issues and statewide referenda. Officials urge patience and safety amid possible storms.
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Wills Point
Tex
Voters Opened Polls Across Texas On July 22
In Kerrville clear weather and heavy turnout. Mineral Wells reports steady voting with rain starting about thirty minutes after polls opened.
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Mineral Wells
THE
Associated Press
Tex
Early Vote Heavy in Llano as Rain Falls
July 22 Llano Texas reports heavy early voting activity with voters turning out despite light rain. The brief item notes turnout and weather conditions affecting the polling day in Llano.
Normal Vote Cast In Wichita Falls
Voters cast a heavy but normal turnout in Wichita Falls Texas as weather remained good on July 22 with no disruptions reported and polling places operating smoothly.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls, Tex
Full Vote Is Out in Cotulla Election
Weather clear in Cotulla Texas as indications point to a full voter turnout for the Cotulla election on July 22 with Associated Press reporting strong participation.
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APSA
Cotulla
Tex
Taft Reciprocity Bill Nears Final Senate Action
The Taft administration push for reciprocity faced a sharp Senate vote after a heated House debate. The measure drew strong party splits as riders were considered to derail the package, with final tally indicating 24 Republicans against and 21 in favor, plus 3 Democrats against and 32 Democrats for.
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Alamo Heights Chapel to Open with Bishop Mouzon Sermon
The Alamo Heights Methodist chapel at Broadway and Poco streets, begun June 1 last year, will be formally opened tomorrow at 8 p m. Bishop E E Mouzon will preach, with Rev S H C Burgin assisting. A musical program is set. H E Hildebrand and J P Flannery will speak. The chapel is part of a church extension project that includes Laurel Heights, now under construction for about 80 000.
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Broadway and
Poco Streets
EE. D. Mouzon
D. D
H. C. Burgin
San Antonio
H. EB. Hildebrand
Ethodist Church Extension Society
New Braunfels Benches Prime Site for Camp Maneuver
General Joseph W. Duncan praised a mesa overlooking Landa's park in New Braunfels as an ideal site for a maneuver camp citing abundant water and good roads. Major Normoyle joined the tour while Captain Ernest D. Peak surveys the mesa for future reference. A separate survey near Cloudcroft New Mexico will aid Fort Bliss with improved camp facilities.
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New Braunfels
Joseph W. Duncan
Normoyle
San Antonio
Duncan
Ernest D. Peak
Corps of Engineers
Cloudcroft
N. M
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Churches Built or Procured by the Society
The Extension society lists Prospect Hill church at 2500 dollars opened last Sunday McKinley Avenue church started about two and a half years ago valued at 5000 Englewood Mission chapel built about two years ago West End chapel at the lake's east end built about two years ago They have purchased two large Highland Park lots and two on Treasure Hill with buildings planned soon.
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McKinley Avenue
Englewood Mission
West End
Extension Society
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Treasure Hill
Heavy Antivote in Corpus Christi Election
In Corpus Christi Texas July 22 ideal weather kept early voting light. Officials expected a heavy Mexican vote for the antis later in the day.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Tex
Matt and Jeff at Crescent Theater Admission Five Cents
Matt and Jeff star in a short feature at the Crescent Theater with a five cent admission. The notice notes a cheap show during a small-town entertainment run.
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Matt
Jeff
Crescent Theater
Behles and Auwe Architects at 228 West Commerce Street
Local architectural firm Behles and Auwe operates from 228 West Commerce Street. The snippet notes their office location and professional designation as architects.
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Behles & Auwe
West Commerce Stret
Light Vote Cast in Bexar County This Evening
Citizens cast ballots in Bexar County with results expected by 9 o clock tonight. Officials urged patience as polling sites reported steady turnout and preliminary counts awaited.
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Bexar County
Prohibition Election Opens Quietly Across City Halls
Chief Newnam reports no disturbances as city offices close at noon for prohibition election. City hall stays shut until Monday while police headquarters and fire alarm depart remain open. banks and saloons also closed. Mayor Callaghan and city officials observe a calm vote day with no major incidents.
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Newnam
Saloons Reported Quiet as Terrell Election Law Enforced
Sheriff and deputies monitored city saloons at noon to enforce the Terrell election law. No arrests were made as most doors were closed and bartenders cleaned inside. Evangelist Sid Williams praised the adherence though he noted one place with two or three people in a barroom.
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Terrell
Sid Williams
Prohibition Amendment Favored by Train Porters
Will Green reports a straw poll on an International and Great Northern train from Palestine to San Antonio showing white voters 5 to 1 in favor and negro voters 3 to 1 for the statewide prohibition amendment. Only poll tax payers who expect to vote were counted.
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Will Green
Great Northern
Palestine
San Antonio
Texas
Southwest to Save Antis Says Boykin Predicts Close Race
H S Boykin of Beaumont arrived in San Antonio from North Texas and predicted the antis will win by 25 000 to 40 000 votes based on dry county support. He said McLennan County near Waco will go dry by a small margin and the anti vote in Dallas and Tarrant will fall, while Travis shows a good anti majority. He added the main block against the amendment is the regional anti vote.
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H. S. Boykin
Beaumont
San Antonio
Tarrant
Travis County
Mexico Faces Months of Trouble and Election Turmoil
A historical note discusses Mexico's long months of difficulty and the impact of upcoming elections. It suggests elections will be contested and may disappoint many candidates, with turmoil persisting until after the October vote and likely Mexican-led resolution without outside interference.
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Mexico
Fie
Congress
de la Barra
Alo
Mexican Resident on Mexico Turmoil in Local Governance
A Washington observer, a respected Mexican resident, says Mexico’s unrest stems from local authorities distant from national issues. He notes local mayors and magistrates lack public sympathy, with the federal government backing them, turning local revolt into a broader revolution against the government in Mexico City. He adds many Diaz-era officials still hold power, driving much of the violence.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Federal
Gernment
Jefes Politicos
Diaz
Southwest Texas Vote Outlook Amid New Texas Debates
The piece suggests a likely split vote in New Texas while predicting an overwhelming majority from Southwest Texas, signaling regional divides in the election landscape.
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Texas
Water wagons overturned amid prohibition election prank
Two water wagons were overturned in the Fourth Ward during polls day to supposedly spoof the prohibition vote. One wagon fell at Mira Street and Baltimore Avenue, another at Brooklyn and Q Streets, with sprinklers damaged in other areas. No suspect identified. authorities deem it a prank signaling expected defeat for the water wagon in Texas.
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Mira Street
Baltimore Avenue
Brooklyn
Qu Streets
Texas
WOLTERS FORECASTS RECORD VOTE IN TEXAS
Telegram from J F Woll chairman of the anti statewide opposition predicts a record breaking vote. Chester Terrell county anti organization leader reports very heavy voting across Texas with cheerfully reported turnout, especially in North Texas.
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J. F. Woll
Chester Terrell
Texas
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