Haitian Mob Violence Reflected in Port au Prince Uprising
Fragmentary report recalls the 191(? ) Haitian mob revolts near the palace as Nord Alexis faced a political crisis in Port au Prince. The massacre of political prisoners, executions of governor Tewan, and upheaval led to Alexis’s deposition and deportation while foreign nationals remained unharmed amid the unrest.
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Port-au- Prince
Tewan
Nord Alexis
Af Halti
Nis
Alexis
Amerteat
Reward for Pellagra Cure Promises Divine Thanks
An advertisement praises a Pellagra cure by Baugh and urges readers to request a free book from American Compounding Co. in Jasper, Alabama. It features a testimonial from J. H. Satterwhite claiming his wife was cured and promises refunds if the remedy fails, while warning against delaying treatment.
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J. H. Satterwhite
American Compounding, Co
Jasper
Als
Agy
Summer Stomach Troubles Warns on Heat Diet
Summertime stomach troubles arise from hot weather, impure water, and indisciminate eating as unripe or decomposed foods slip past. Drink water, eat well cooked foods, eat vegetables, and take a tablespoon of Datty's Pure Malt Whisky with meals to prevent summer complaints. Order now through the dealer for delivery.
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Teamgowausrirk
Washington cruiser sails to Port au Prince amid Haitian unrest
The cruiser Washington with 740 marines sails from Cape Haltien toward Port au Prince where revolutionists hold the palace. Rear Admiral Caperton reports expected arrival near noon. Officials hesitate on landings as fighting ceases within the city. State Dept notes 70 policemen were executed by order of General Oscar. Caperton proceeds to Port-au-Prince to assess action.
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Warrington
TD C
Washington
Cagerion
Cape Haltien
Port-Au-Prince
Bénson
Caperton
Waanlogton
Ceage
State Department
Hoberta
Davis
Gastaires
Oscar
Jars’ Hote
Boosting San Antonio Booster Meeting at Gunter Hotel
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Tuesday night booster event at the Gunter Hotel. The aim was to promote Greater San Antonio and attract new factories. The ad urged positive promotion and noted San Antonio’s growing cigar industry though samples were not Texas-made.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Mississippi River
Chiago
Texas
Cockroaches in the Kitchen Extermination Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Stearns Electric Paste as the effective remedy for cockroaches in kitchens, closets, and pantries. It urges buying a two game box from a druggist for twenty five cents and using it at night to sweep up dead roaches.
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Stearns
Lime Starvation Linked to Tuberculosis Claims
In a 1999 issue of the Medical journal New York, Dr John F Russell argues that lime starvation triggers tubercular development in adults. He cites organic chemistry findings and Eckran's alternative theory, noting lime salts play a key physiological role and suggesting cellular uptake affects disease outcomes. Sold by Hekman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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New York
Deenmaker
John F. Russell Jeaye
Eckran
Einchte
Lealing Arugrigte
Hekman Laboratory
Philadelphie
Britain accredits consuls to Carranza regime in Mexico
Washington July 28 Great Britain has arranged to accredit its consular officers in General Carranza territory to the Carranza government. The move keeps business relations with the Constitutionalist government without constituting recognition. The arrangement follows talks between Sir Cecil Spring Rice and Blisea Arredondo, Carranza's Washington agent, and includes a letter to the Vera Cruz consul.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Carranza
United States
Biman
Carranna
Cecil Springstree
Blisea Arredondo
Car- Tanea
Washington
Vera Cruz
Urhief
Ben Lewis Shot by Negro at Hockley County Farmyard
Ben Lewis a 30 year old Houston area farmer was shot in the face late last night near Hockley when he and Joe Jacobs approached the yard of Adam Frage a Black man to fetch water. Bragg claims the white men opened fire after being asked their purpose. Lewis likely fatally wounded. Jacobs aided.
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Tlouston
Tex
Ben Lewis
Hockiey
Joe Jacobs
Adam Frage
Jacobs
Bragg
Lewis
Calomel Liver Tone Ad Claims Harmless Relief
A vintage complaint ad touts Liver Tone as a safe laxative alternative to calomel. It promises quick liver cleansing, no griping, and restored energy, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product tonight and to avoid measurably harming children.
Rangers arrest alleged prisoners near Agua Dulce
Rangers and deputies of Nueces county captured four men alleged to have escaped from Henderson county jail at Athens on July 5. The group named J. P. Burns and three sons had one man serving a two year term for murder, two indicted for murder, and one held on a $600 bond for bootlegging. They are being held in Wells county jail awaiting Athens authorities.
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Vorpus Christy
Tex
Eastland Inquiries Result In Thirty Held
Chicago observes a day of mourning as the Eastland disaster prompts investigations led by Mr. Greenebaum and William Redfield. divers work to raise the half submerged vessel while crews remove bodies and mourners attend services.
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Hoyne
Greenebaum
Eastland
William 2. Redfield
Telepartmant of Commerce
Son
Chicago
Thompson
Mavorite
Ie Point
Federal inspectors have no authority on vessel stability
William C. Redfield, secretary at Cambridge, says no federal body can judge a vessel’s stability. He notes no commission or department has power to pass on design or construction. The inquiry will seek exceptional factors behind the Eastland capsizing and its faulty construction.
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William C. Redfield
Cammeres
Eastland
Wilson
A. I. Thurman
Department
Redfield
Light rainfall reported around San Antonio area
Light rains fell in the San Antonio vicinity Tuesday evening with better prospects for fair weather. Dinners at outdoor venues were disrupted as showers moved through the area with rainfall totals reported at several stations including Austin .42, Cuero .28, Columbus .14, San Marcos .8, Valley Facelen .9, Lampasas .3, and Breham .26.
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San Antonio
Reef Gardens
Austin
Columbus
San Marcos
Valley Facelien
Lampases
Cuero
Breeham
Endurance to win war in London speech at Commons
Premier Asquith said the war would be an endurance contest likely to last some time and asked the House of Commons to adjourn from tomorrow to September 14. He forecast a long campaign with steady resolve across Britain.
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Asquith Jn
House of Commons
London
A Asquith
Willy
Snyder
Tex
J.P. Chambless
Anderson
End of Month Sales Slash Napkins and Toweling Prices
A local listing advertises extensive discounts on napkins, tablecloths, and towels with prices cut to about one third of their original amounts. The note mentions floor displays and end of month clearance to clear stock.
Midsummer Wash Fabrics End of Month Prices
Fresh fabrics on sale for August and September include 36-inch printed crepes 39 cents, 40-inch printed voiles and batistes, organdies and lace cloth. 48 cent florals, 26 cent embroidered crepes, 82 inch printed French voile. sale prices from 24 cents yard. Wolfeon's Second Floor.
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Pompadour
Dresden
Wolfeon'a
Lawnwear with decorative patterns in varied colors
Fragmentary OCR item describes patterned lawn fabric with color options and sizes from 36 to 44, plus mentions misread terms likely referring to weights or prices and a retailer or brand name. Content is unclear but centers on clothing fabric details and sizing.
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Woltvec
Fragmentary report notes a woman shot near a baby
A partial OCR fragment describes a woman shot while holding her ten month old infant in her arms, naming bystander Ian and indicating injuries to mother and child. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or location.
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Ian
EXPERT STILL ON STAND IN OKLAHOMA RAIL CASE
State attorney sparred with witnesses as he pressed for details on railroad rate allocations and track improvements. Judge Hill questioned expenditures aimed at fast freights while contrasting passenger service costs and property apportions in the Arkansas and Oklahoma rate cases.
Witness Testimony on Road's Rate Case Expenditures
The witness stated there would be little difference in totals regardless of plan. He was asked if he did not testify in the Arkansas case that road expenditures for the rate fight were deducted from the exhibits. Bir. Hamilton noted this was so.
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Arkansas
Bir
Hemilton
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