Great Britain declines participation in Panama-Pacific Exposition
London reports that Great Britain will not take part in the Panama-Pacific Exposition of 1915 in San Francisco. A formal notice to Washington gave no reasons, and both the Foreign Office and U S Ambassador Walter H Page refused to discuss the matter. The dispute over Panama Canal tolls is thought to have influenced the decision.
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London
Great Britain
San Francisco
Washington
British Foreign Office
Walter H. Page
United States
Panama Canal
Washington, D. C
Germany
Senate Finance Committee
Ambassador Page
Bryan
Britain and Germany Decline Panama-Pacific Exposition Interest
Washington reports deep concern over exhibitor site allocations for the Panama-Pacific Exposition as Britain declines participation and Germany considers the invitation amid tariff dispute concerns. Secretary Bryan says he hopes Britain and Germany reconsider without urging immediate action.
Weather to bring cooling showers over region
A caller asked when the heat would fade. Major Allen Buell promised a coming change as showers are forecast for the area not necessarily reaching San Antonio. Thunderstorms may follow the hot air mass lifting across much of the country.
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Allen Buell
No clue to thieves at Narragansett Pier
July 31 report from Narragansett Pier states hundreds of detectives, private and official, search for the jewelry robbery at the homes of C. C. Rumsey and John Hanan. No arrests have been made and authorities say inside tips offer no real progress toward identifying the thieves who took $225,000 worth of guns.
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Narragansett Pier
R. L
C. C. Rumsey
John Hanan
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations at 8 am show St Louis 76 with SW wind and partly cloudy skies, Chicago 80 with a S wind and cloudy conditions, Milwaukee 70 with rain and SW winds, St Paul 66 with NW wind and cooler weather, Kansas City 78 partly cloudy with SW wind, New York 76 clear and NW wind, Boston 68 clear with NE wind, and Washington 76 clear with N wind. Friday looks fair in all locations.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Return trip of Run Is Postponed
Galveston Texas July 31 Officials and participants in the San Antonio Automobile Club endurance run postpone the return start from Galveston to tomorrow due to an accident involving the National roadster entered by W. W. Searcy. Hupmobile touring car entered by A. Reinstein and Chadwick roadster entered by J. G. Hardie withdrawn leaving only Cole Packard Overland in touring class and Franklin National in roadster class. Start from Durango garage at 7 o clock Friday morning with first day run to Victoria and arrival expected San Antonio Saturday night.
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Galveston
Tex
San Antonio Automobile Club
W. W. Searcy
A. Reinstein
Chadwick
J. G. Hardie
Cole
Packard
Overland
Franklin
National
Durango
Victoria
San Antonio
Plan for Coliseum Site Festivities in San Antonio
The Coliseum League hosts free band concerts and weekly entertainments on the 1.85 acre site near the San Antonio river to foster support for a proposed coliseum. The grounds, bought for 25000 dollars, now serve as a park and stage for events with 3000 seating. The league seeks stock at one dollar a share to fund construction.
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San Antonio
Coliseum League
Coliseum
Martin Street
Navarro Street
Union
William H. Smith
Suffrage Favor Highlighted at Texas Farmers Congress
In College Station Texas the Texas Farmers Congress voted to support equal suffrage for women. Dr Anna Gains of Waco proposed the resolution. New officers elected include H E Singleton of McKinney president I P Robinson of Bartlett vice president and T W Larkin of Beaumont secretary treasurer. The executive committee backs ending railroad passes for members and delegates may pay dues next year. More than 1000 delegates attended the farmers institutes opening today under the state department of agriculture.
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College Station
Tex
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Anna Gains
Waco
H. E. Singleton
McKinney
I. P. Robinson
Bartlett
T. W. Larkin
Beaumont
Congress
State Department of Agriculture
Washington Storm Debris Closes Civic Cleanup Effort
Citizens and city workers in Washington joined a cleanup after a cyclonic storm caused chaos. Debris littered streets as a heavy van toppled, horses dangled, a car sped through, and lightning struck a house in Anacostia breaking only bureau mirrors. The White House elm planted by President Hayes was uprooted and toppled across the driveway.
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Washington
D. C
National Capital
Ancostia
White House
President Hayes
Actress Mary Reynolds and daughter killed by train
Mary Barker known on stage as Reynolds, and her daughter Margaret, both actresses who worked with Fanny Davenport and Mrs. Fiske, were killed when a hackman’s cart on New York Central rails in Ossining was struck by the Lake Shore Limited. Patrick Skelly was arrested after witnesses said he ignored a flagman warning.
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New York
Mary Barker
Reynolds
Fanny Davenport
Fiske
Margaret
Chevalier
Daddy Duford
Ossining
Patrick Skelly
Shelley
Witneses
Dunne
Inebriates to Prison Under New DC Plan
Washington July 31 The commissioners of the District of Columbia recommend sending convicted drug users to a federal prison for up to two years work. Wages fund the institution, with half remaining aiding dependents of prisoners. The proposal accompanies a bill by Senator Smith of Maryland sent to Congress.
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Washington, PD. C
District of Columbia
Congress
Smith
Maryland
Daniels Threatened by IWW Letters After Seattle Riots
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels has received threatening letters from IWW members due to his patriotic remarks and Seattle riots. He told Governor Stewart of the threats but said he fears no harm to himself. his aide is taking precautions for Daniels.
Death to mosquitoes in Atlantic County plan
Atlantic County Mosquito Commission has a $26 000 appropriation to fight pests. Dr L C Howard of the Federal Department of Agriculture says mosquito hum stems from respiration not wing motion and that electrical vibrations could attract and kill mosquitoes using sticky fly paper affixed to vibrating wires.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic County Mosquito Commission
County Board of Freeholders
L. C. Howard
Federal Department of Agriculture
Howard
Horse Racing Returns to Galveston Beach Carnival
Galveston Texas opens a two day horse racing meet on the beach course as part of the cotton carnival. Four events on the card each day with races starting at 3 30 this afternoon and again tomorrow.
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Galveston
Tex
Weather Officials Dismissed Over Moore Scandal
Weather Bureau figures including R E Pollock and H L Heiskell were removed from office amid allegations linked to the Willis L Moore incident. Daniel J Carroll also implicated in the action.
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Washington, D. C
R. E. Pollock
Weather Bureau
Trenton
N. J
H. L. Heiskell
Office of Meteorlogy
Daniel J. Carroll
Willis L. Moore
Disce
Burgos Resolution Stirs Texas House in Tumultuous Session
In Austin the House filibustered as debate on the Burgos Mexico resolution erupted. A 64 to 62 vote defeated the measure after a 57 57 tie broken by Speaker Terrell, amid chaotic parliamentary questions and chair changes. The Senate had passed a similar resolution. The day also saw the completion of a two year $4,481,166 education appropriation bill and the rejection of a $100,000 veterinary building cut at A and M College.
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Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Burgos
Kennedy
Harris
Long
Mills
Wortham
Burges
Terrell
Burgos Mexico
Senate
Colquitt
Allison
House
University of Texas and Medical College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
West Texas State Normal
A. and M. College
Senate Judiciayy Committee
Willacy
Real
Judge to Judge 10 Ball Game to Obtain Evidence
District Judge S G Tayloe will attend this afternoon's San Antonio versus Austin ball game to observe fan conduct and players while Mrs Witte seeks an injunction to stop ball playing at Block's Stadium. An agreed order would require warnings to spectators, curb the bottle brigade, extend wire netting to protect Mrs Witte's home, and restore order in locker rooms and the saloon.
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Anna Witte
Block's Stadium
S. G. Tayloe
San Antonio
Austin
Tayloe
Julius Norton
Witte
Morris Block
Fall celebration debated by San Antonio chamber
San Antonio directors will meet Friday at 4 30 pm to decide on a possible fall celebration. Some favor a large, consolidated program with a wild west show exhibits and races while others oppose due to past fair outcomes. A decision may lead to a general meeting of businessmen and an insurance law repeal petition will also be discussed.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Tuttle
Texas
Waco
Constitutionality Test Set Over Insanity Trial Law
C M Chambers represents John Callahan in a habeas corpus hearing challenging a July 1 law that replaces juries with a commission of physicians for insanity trials. District Judge W S Anderson scheduled the Saturday morning proceeding, the first such case in the state, with plans to appeal to the Supreme Court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Chambers
John Callahan
W. S. Anderson
Callahan
James R. Davis
Anderson
Burglar Steals Cash From Alamo Heights Dairy Owner
A burglar entered the home of W. L. Swiger on Montclair Street and stole about $20 from the pockets of trousers in his bedroom. The thief moved the trousers to the front door to search the pockets and then discarded the garment on the floor, showing familiarity with the house.
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W. L. Swiger
Alamo Heights
Montclair Street
Leased Wire Day Report Details AP News Network
The San Antonio Light notes it receives the Leased Wire Day AP report as the world’s largest general news service. It states the AP feed comprises about 20,000 words daily, supplemented by The Light’s own substantial news service.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Votes for women demand parade to Capitol by suffragists
Delegations of suffragists from numerous states besieged the Senate chamber urging a constitutional amendment. A long parade preceded the action as hundreds marched from Hyattsville through city streets to the capitol grounds. Senate suffrage committee members welcomed the petitions and addressed the gallery audience.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Hyattsville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Oklahoma boosters arrested in the East
News from Philadelphia reports ongoing complaints against the Oklahoma boosters touring in a gaudily furnished private car selling lots in Oklahoma. Authorities allege over 100000 dollars collected nationwide with about 200000 from Pennsylvania. Sunbury residents bought lots at 350 dollars, paying 50 upfront and 10 monthly. Three more warrants bring total to seven. two arrests made. Wilkes-Barre residents questioned after traveling to McAlester to inspect deals. Letter calls McAlester land deal one of the biggest frauds in the country.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Sunbury
Post Office Department
Wilkes-Barre
McAlester
Okla
Castro Leads Revolt in Venezuela Reports
Cable from Cucuta, Colombia, relays Cipriano Castro has begun revolutionary activities near the Venezuelan border. General Jose Manuel Hernandez, exiled Venezuelan Liberal leader in New York, confirms the report and notes his own opposition to Castro and Gómez.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Jose Manuel Hernandez
National Liberal Party
Cucuta
Colombia
Castro
Hernandez
el Mecho
Gomez
Heat Eases as Midwest Sees Cooler Weather Forecast
Mild relief from heat hits the middle west as weather officials predict cooler temperatures tonight and tomorrow. While the Mississippi Valley and Atlantic states endured high heat, local showers are expected to bring relief to much of the region.
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Chicago
Middle West
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic States
Daughters of the Republic say Alamo fight has begun
Mrs Hal H Sevier formerly Clara Driscoll states the Daughters of the Republic of Texas have only begun their battle in the Alamo controversy. She notes the governor won only uncontested points and says no further appropriation will be given and they may seek Supreme Court recourse.
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Hal H. Sevier
Supreme Court
Clara Driscoll
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Alamo
Years to value U S railroads outlined by ICC plan
The Interstate Commerce Commission outlined a five to seven year program to value all U S railroads. A specially organized corps would cost government between 10 million and 15 million dollars or more, with an initial 1.5 million dollar appropriation requested. The plan divides the nation into five districts for field work.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Appropriations Committee
Corps of Engineers
Clements and Prouty
George B. McGinty
Commission
House Appropriations
McGinty
Silver Bill Noted Gambler Dies in Chicago
Col onel William Riley known as Silver Bills, owner of a late 1800s gambling house on gamblers' row, died in Chicago at around 63. Once rumored millionaire, he left with little funds. Riley earned a reputation for honesty, barred minors and cigarette smoking, prohibited card playing, but covered wagers on horse races and events.
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Chicago
Iills
William Riley
Riley
Ecard
Sulzer accuses Murphy of campaign fund conspiracy
Governor Sulzer charged Charles F. Murphy Tammany leader with conspiring to impeach him. The claim ties to the Frawley committee probe of Sulzer campaign funds. Sulzer says Murphy contributed more to his campaign than any other in twenty years and demands an explanation of accounting versus bagman receipts.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Frawley Legislative Committee
Murphy
State Committee
Old Pacific Turtle Turns up at Central Park Menagerie
The 800 year old turtle weighing 464 pounds and measuring 6 feet 8 inches long arrived from California to the Central Park menagerie. Its age is marked by 16 squares on its shell, each worth 50 years. Police and keepers rode on its back as it arrived. a policeman poked it and the club was bitten in two.
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New York
Pacific
California Coast
Ceneral Park
Louisiana Senator Denounces Tariff Bill in First Within-Party Speech
Senator Thornton of Louisiana, a Democrat, said he would vote against the tariff bill due to free sugar and delivered today the first within party denunciation since the bill was reported to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thornton
Louisiana
Senate
Heat deaths mount as city swelters in July heat
In Cleveland Ohio today the heat proved fatal to a man and a woman and drove Mrs Stella Willard to attempt suicide. Eight babies died from the heat within 24 hours ending at noon.
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Cleveland
Stella Willard
Carranza Claim of Torreon Capture Reported in Mexico
A dispatch from Eagle Pass cites Jefe Calzada confirming Governor Carranza announced Torreon was captured on July 22 by Constitutionalists. Key details cite prisoners, cannons, and four million captured cartridges. reports of Monclova mills attacked, and looming battles in Monclova and Rio Grande districts amid scarce Federal supplies.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Jefe de Armas Calzada
Piedras Negras
Carranza
Torreon
Senor Calzada
Calzada
Perha
Saltillo
Monterey
San Luis Potosi
Monclova
Puerto Carmen
Pablo Gonzales
Frederick Miler
Hermanas
Gonzales
Rio Grande
Laguna
Coss
Leon Ailloug
Vera Cruz
Tuxpam
Fetela
Querol
Vega
Juan Francisco
Vera Cruz & Pacific
Santa Luccrecia
Vera
Campeche
Acayucan
Salisdea
Canvajal
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Ccccsee
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Tener
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Meee
Csvenee
League
Farmers Congress
Hackman
Limited
Daniels
Workers of World
Board of Physicians
Senate Chamber
Owen Ashurst
Poindexter
Jones
Works
Lane
Smoot
Clapp
Thomas
Shafroth
Hollis
Owen
Silver Bill
Turtle
Henry Lane Wilson
Wilson
Ice
Huerta
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