Compromise In Wool Bill Faces House Return
Lawmakers debate amid amendments on wool tariff with La Follette and Lodge provisions. McCumber reciprocity idea defeated as Clapp and Williams weigh Taft veto risk and president’s stance on woolen tariff measures. The vote count shifts among Republicans and progressives as the bill moves back to the House. Vote urged for James R. Davis for county judge.
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Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
Cummins
Grenna
Kenyon
la Follette
Poindexter and Works
House of Representatives
Senate
Lodge
Bristow, Crawford, Grenna
McCumber
Penrose
Tariff Board
Telephone Your Want Ads For Your Convenience Light
The Light accepts want ads over the telephone at regular office rates. Call 176 to dictate ads to operators. a bill will be mailed later. Ads starting tomorrow or Sunday for a ten day run cost one half cent per word per insertion for two Sundays. A refund is allowed for unused periods when ads are discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Roosevelt Attacks House Majority Over Navy Plans
Roosevelt denounces the Democratic majority in the House for opposing the two battleship program. He argues for continuing naval expansion to uphold national honor and power, linking it to the Panama Canal and Monroe Doctrine. He recalls a cow country proverb about avoiding bluster and stresses a steadfast navy.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Rulings in Demand on Terrell Election Law
Austin assistant attorney general C. E. Mead says no more rulings will be issued on the Terrell election law before the primary. He has answered about 600 questions already and leaves for Greenville to vote tomorrow.
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Austin
Tex
Terrell
C. E. Mead
Mead
Mr. Mead
Greenville
Emperor Mutsuhito in Grave Condition in Tokyo
July 26 reports the Japanese emperor Mutsuhito in extremely grave health. Doctors issued a lone bulletin by 2 PM noting no change amid acute nephritis with uremic poisoning. The illness, starting around July 19, has prevented adequate nourishment and caused serious concern.
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Tokio
Mutsuhito
Japan
Davis Investment Company Charter Filed in Texas
The Davis Investment company of Austin filed its charter in the state department with a capital stock of $45,000. It aims to buy and sell real estate and to loan money. Incorporators and directors are Nelson Davis Jake Davis J Hunt Adolph Goldman and George Faberdeau. Nelson Davis holds $44,600 of stock. the rest is owned by the other incorporators.
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Austin
Tex
Davis Investment Company of
State Department
Nelson Davis
Jake Davis
Adolph Goldman
George Faberdeau
Moore Funeral Held in Austin
The funeral of E Tod Moore who died recently at El Paso was held in Austin yesterday afternoon. Burial occurred at Oakwood cemetery with a large turnout. Moore was a son of Judge E T Moore and had practiced law in El Paso briefly. Pallbearers included W Thornton James H Hart Charles Anderson Jr George Dowell F W Fisher and C W Morrison.
City Saloon Closures Ahead For August 8 Election Day
Polling preparations accelerate with county clerk Frank R Newton deploying presiding judges and clerks as Citizens' League staffs up in city precincts. A long list of city precinct officers is announced with multiple observers and party representatives at each polling place.
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Bexar County
Frank R. Newton
Citizens’ League
H. EB
Hildebrand
Huntress-Chambers
Colquitt
William F. Ramsey
Clover Johns
J. H. Grover
T. BE. Mumme
Eugene Hug
A. E. Tonkin
J. H. Parker
Antonio Krause
Romaldo Perez
Ben Fassnidge
W. W. Sloan
Walter Lehr
W. H. Dunning
D. J. Moran
W. O. Hasdorf
E. H. Wickes
A. B. Weakley
Adolph Uhr
B. C. Everhardt
J. ¢. Cumberland
Gus Mauermann Jr
C. O. Dunham
J. M. Oldham
F. A. Wilson
Gus Zalmanzig
E. L. Francois
M. L. Roark
Nelson Lytle
Jas. Sullivan
Otto Meerscheldt
C. S. Fowler
Wolters Campaign Closes With Citywide Meetings
In Houston on July 26 the state campaign ends with meetings across city and county. Col Wolters ended with a rally at the Auditorium and Colquitt will finish at Turner Hall tonight with Barry Miller of Dallas among those present.
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Houston
Tex
Wolters
Colquitt
Turner Hall
Barry Miller
Dallas
Ramsey campaign seeks voters names at polling places
The Ramsey supporters announce at every polling site a Ramsey man will record names and addresses of voters for Judge Ramsey. Voters are asked to report their ballot number after voting. They pledge to prosecute election irregularities and urge tracking of African American or other party voters in the Democratic primary.
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Judge Ramsey
Ramsey
Bexar
Ramsey Close Marks Incomplete Meeting Series
Local gatherings proceed toward the Ramsey close as officials and residents prepare for the final events. Community leaders emphasize participation and updated schedules amid ongoing talks.
Final rally in Waco for Ramsey governorship
The final campaign rally is scheduled for tonight on the courthouse lawn in Waco with Cullen F. Thomas speaking for Judge W. F. Ramsey. Indications point to a monster meeting as both sides claim the county, Ramsey supporters perhaps more insistent.
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Waco
Tex
Cullen F. Thomas
Court House
W. F. Ramsey
Ramsey
Rebel forces dwindling as arrival of Juarez garrison feared
Urongo's force dwindling to a small number moves toward Juarez from the south after defeating rebel hosts. Rebels shelter along the Chihuahua state line while bands hurry to a Sonora campaign. Officials note no substantial federal force nearby and fear overall small rebel garrison may hasten departure.
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Urongo
Chihuahua
Sonora
Juarez
El Paso Man Turner Freed After Juarez Search
James W. Turner city ticket agent of the Texas & Pacific railroad was held five hours in the Juarez custom house during a search by rebels and the American consul. He was released after authorities could not locate him and is now back in El Paso.
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EL Paso
Tex
James W. Turner
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Juarez
Pascual Orozco
Turner
Protest Over Japanese Treatment in Madera Mexico
A protest against the treatment of Japanese residents in Madera Chihuahua filed with the Japanese minister at Mexico City by M Fugitti the Japanese jefe cites heavy losses to merchants and farmers since rebels took control. One farmer claims 30000 peso stock loss and 60000 peso crop losses. Japanese seek U S intervention to stop the disorders.
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Madera
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mexico City
M. Fugitti
United States
May Destroy Railroad Threat From Mexican Rebels
Advices from Madera report rebels under Orozco demand $100,000 from the Mexico Northwestern Railroad to spare the Juarez to Casas Grandes line. The Juarez conference allegedly ordered destruction of bridges and tunnels if payment is not made.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico Northwestern Railroad Company
Orozco
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Madera
Pearson Company
Diaz Reported Seriously Ill In Mexico City
A Paris dispatch says former President Diaz is seriously ill and a likely fatal outcome is expected though no confirmation is available.
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Mexico City
Paris
Diaz
Federals Sighted Near Namiqui Pa and Bachiniva
Reports from Madera Chihuahua July 26 say small bands of federals are at Namiqui pa and Bachiniva, about thirty-five miles from the Mexico Northwestern railroad and seventy miles from Madera. They are being sent westward from Chihuahua City to disperse the rebels.
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Madera
State of
Chihuahua
Mexico
Namiquipa
Bachiniva
Mexico Northwestern Railroad
90 Years Old-Smart and in Good Health
Mrs Elizabeth Von Wormer says Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey keeps her healthy and spirited at age 90. She has used the product for over 15 years and credits it with her well being and youthfulness. She offers her photo for publication.
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Elizabeth von Wormer
Duffy
Elizabeth VonWormer
Grosvenor Corners, N. Y
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Vitality Aid
An advertisement promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for adults over sixty, claiming it strengthens nervous forces eases joint stiffness aids digestion and boosts vitality. It touts a fifty year successful record and urges purchase in sealed bottles with free medical guidance and brochure from The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY.
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Duffy
Nour
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
Rebels Move Toward Sonora With Artillery Convoy
Rebels assembled at Madera and nearby areas ready to march to Sonora. They repair guns at Pearson timber firm shops in Pearson under English management directed by Dr. F. B. Pearson of New York. Eighteen wagon loads of artillery ammunition accompanied the guns as the force advances west. The exact number of field pieces remains undisclosed and machine guns are present but low on ammunition.
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Madera
Sonora
Pearson
Pearson Timber Company
F. 8. Pearson
New York
Plan for dissolution of National Packing company presented
Details of the plan for dissolution were presented to Attorney General Wick ersham in Washington. The Department of Justice had not yet declared the plan satisfactory. Counsel for the packers said assets have been distributed among the Swift, Morris and Armour interests.
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Washington, D. C
National Packing Company
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Swift, Morris and Armour
Inquiry Launched Into Camp Douglas Turmoil
War department officials in Chicago begin a searching inquiry into Camp Douglas Wisconsin after inspectors report a two day drunken brawl in Douglas and alleged assaults on women by soldiers. General Ramsey D. Potts, commander of the central division, notes the nationwide response with telegraphs ordering Major Carl R. Reichmann to investigate.
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Chicago
Ill
War Department
Camp Douglas
Wis
Douglas
Ramsey D. Potts
Carl R. Reichmann
Senate Moves to Aid Farmers with Army Worm Relief
In Washington on July 26 the Senate passed a resolution to immediately appropriate $20,000 to combat army worm damage in threatened southern crops, adding to a previously approved $5,000 by both houses for the same purpose.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
House
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