Harris Leads Texas Counties in 1911 Valuations
The Texas comptroller's 1911 estimates show total valuations rising to 2,485,067,799 with Harris County far ahead at 120,000,000. Dallas follows at 113,785,000 and Bexar at 97,640,000, as larger counties gain while smaller areas dip.
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Austin
Tex
Comptroller’s Department
Texas
Harris
Harris County
Dallas
Bexar County
Tarrant
McLennan
el Paso
Galveston
Travis
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AP leased wire carried largely by San Antonio Light
The statement claims no other newspaper carries the AP leased wire into San Antonio, asserting it is carried wholly or mainly by the San Antonio Light with no factual basis supporting broader distribution.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Forecast to 7 p m Thursday. Tonight and Thursday in San Antonio and nearby areas expect fair conditions with no precipitation. Light winds and mild temperatures ahead.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather notes from multiple cities this morning
Observations at 8 am record temperatures and winds for St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington with clear skies light to moderate winds and the possibility of showers late tonight or Thursday in several locations.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Railroad firm must reorganize or appeal over valuation
The International and Great Northern railroad's receiver Freeman was told by the railroad commission to reorganize on a basis differing from the initial agreement unless courts allow a higher valuation. The company seeks 35 million dollars, but the commission will not approve more than 30 million.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Freeman
International & Great Northern Railroad
Borough Park Church Converts to Disciples of Christ
The People's church in Borough Park Brooklyn shifts from a Presbyterian union to the Disciples of Christ this week. Begun six years ago with property worth 30000 dollars, the church grew under a Presbyterian pastor who resigned weeks earlier. A wealthy Disciples member aided the move and last Sunday the 150 member congregation voted to join the Disciples.
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New York
Borough Park
Brooklyn
People’s Church
Disciples of Christ
Disciples Church
Friends Present Milch Cow to County Campaign Manager
In Cow Lockhart Texas on July 26 friends of County Campaign Manager M. L. Hurst of the anti-statewiders surprised him with a fine milch cow. The gift honored his conservative county estimate and the strong campaign he led with his able assistants as well as congratulations from Hon. Jake Wolters.
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Lockhart
Tex
Friends of County
M. L. Hurst
Hurst
Jake Wolters
Motor boat Snapshot III Missing After 553 Mile Race
Halifax on July 26 reports that Snapshot III, a contestant in the 553 mile New York to Halifax reciprocity race, has not been seen by an early hour today raising fears for the boat and her crew.
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Halifax
N. S
New York
Robber Steals Seven Fifty From Conductor On Rail Car
A white man about 35, five ten, well dressed, robs conductor George H. McCorkle and motorman R. M. Felty on the Hot Wells line at South Presa Street at 11:30 p m. He collects 7 50, fires a warning shot, and escapes toward the stock yards. police search with no results.
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George H. McCorkle
Hot Wells
Southern Pacific
South Presa Street
McCorkle
Highland Park Addition
B. G. Barefield
P. E. Wilson
Highland Park
Wool Tariff Bill 10 To Be Voted Tomorrow
Washington July 26 The house wool tariff revision bill has sat before the senate since Saturday with no speeches for or against. Tomorrow the measure will be voted on without debate. Taft received word from Republican leaders that action this session on wool schedule revisions is unlikely. Insurgent senators may seek to attach an amendment to revise the wool schedule on the farmers free list.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Taft
Congress
Smoot
Utah
Crane
Massachusetts
Lorimer Attorney Targets Tribune Pardon Claim
Washington July 26 Governor Altgeld pardoned former Tribune cashier Louis A. Hillyer for embezzlement. The Lorimer committee hearing opened with Hancey cross examining James Keeley general manager of the Tribune. Evidence included the pardon noting the cashier’s moral courage may have wavered as the paper failed to pay enough rent for school lands and under valued its property leading to $32 000 yearly tax shortfalls.
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Associated Press
Washington
Altgeld
Louis A. Hillyer
The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Hancey
Lorimer
James Keeley
Hillyer
Beaumont Wins $90 000 Aviation Prize
Beaumont wins the London Daily Mail prize for the 1010 mile British circuit. The French flyer Lt de Connay completes the course at Brooklands at 2 07 p m after a low flight from 1000 feet. Vedrines finishes at 3 17 p m as crowds cheer the French aviators.
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Beaumont
Associated Press
Brooklands
England
A. Beaumont
de Connay
London Daily Mail
J. Vedrines
Wife testifies in defense of accused in Texas murder trial
In Anson Texas Mrs J M Alexander the defendant’s wife testifies for the defense in the murder trial of Dr J M Alexander of Abilene charged with killing R L O Neal of Dallas at Stamford. She says she knew O Neal and received letters from him including one from Nacogdoches around May 24 1911.
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Associated Press
Anson
Tex
J. M. Alexander
Abilene
R. L. O’neal
Dallas
Stamford
Abilene Letter Reveals Suspect Ties in O Neal Case
The witness described burning a single letter received in over a year and claimed O Neal called her Queen. She said she forbidden him further contact and recalled earlier writings that allegedly tied to O Neal’s murder. The testimony included claims of a past affair and an alleged shooting near Abilene involving Dr Alexander.
Gunboat Carries Troops Toward Port Auxiliary
Gunboat 17 Decembre departed Port au Prince for Aux Cayes carrying government troops under Antoine Simeon son of the president. The unit will march on Jermie where rebels hold sway as President Simon tells diplomats the situation is not grave and awaits further developments.
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Evans K. Dick
Wall Street
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Mr. Dick
New York
Hayti
Simon
Associated Press
Aux Cayes
Antoine Simeon
Jermie
Dallas lampman killed by freight train near Fort Worth
James H. Maloney of Dallas a lampman was killed by a Texas and Pacific freight train last midnight. The body was found this morning at Manchester Hill seven miles east of Fort Worth. Maloney is believed to have boarded the train in Dallas.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
James H. Maloney
Dallas
Texas & Pacific
Manchester Hill
Maloney
Wordplay Clownish Daffydil Editor Faces Ridicule
A fragmented satirical piece mocks city life with garbled jokes and brash names. It lists alleged comment lines and blames several named individuals including Lola M Struthers of 201 Becker street and Glyn don Parmelee of 1803 Buena Vista, all decried in a disparaging tone.
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Daffydil
Biff
Lola M. Struthers
Becker Street
Helen
Maine
Glyndon Parmelee
Buena Vista
Ramoses
Louis A. Hillie
Nolan Street
Old Cove
Harold Robinson
Crockett Street
Tom Campbell
Pope Bounces Back After Feverish Night
Rome July 26 the pope endured a restless night from fever yet his throat grew less sore and hoarseness eased. He hopes to resume audiences soon.
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Rome
Britain Sees German African Base as Threat in Morocco
London reports cancelation of Atlantic fleet visit to Norway and possible return to Gibraltar by week end. Paris notes unsatisfactory Franco German talks with Germany seeking compensation including French Congo and potential Algeciras action. London cites British resolve to block a German base on Africa's west coast amid Anglo French unity. King Alfonso joins talks with Gray as rumor of August conference circulated.
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Straits of Gibraltar
Paris
Foreign Office
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French Congo
France
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South Africa
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Morocco
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Francis Bertie
Paul Cambon
King Alfonso
Alfonso
Edward Gray
George
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