Old Officers Favored Action Against Shyster and Curbstone
Texas Realty association delegates from Dallas Fort Worth Waco and Austin compete for the 1913 convention. Dallas leads the ground delegation as officers are elected and a ship channel visit to San Jacinto battlefield and Morgan's Point accompanies a fish feast and merit speaking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Texas Realty Association
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waco
Austin
San Jacinto
Morgan’s Point
Kansas group eyes blue sky law amid reform talks
The report of the resolutions committee favors the Kansas blue sky law as likely to pass. Incumbent officers are expected to be reelected if they agree to continue leadership, while there is little discussion of new officers.
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Resolutions Committee
Flood threat to Southern Pacific tracks near New Orleans
Flood waters from the Hymelia crevasse threaten Southern Pacific tracks 36 miles west of New Orleans and may force detours into the city if rises continue. Morgan lines VP Thornwell Fay and Texas and Pacific trains may detour via Baton Rouge as repair gangs work along the river. Hymelia crevasse water appeared at Gretna and McDonoughville across the river.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Hymelia
Southern Pacific Railroad
Thornwell Fay
Houston
Texas
Morgan Lines
Napoleonville
Texas and Pacific
Baton Rouge
Gretna
McDonoughville
Local Names Listing Read in Brief Notice
A short, fragmentary list names individuals including Capt. Walter J. Kibbin, Walter J. McDaniel, W. J. Pryor, Josiah Pan coast, George W. Reynolds, J. E. Riley, Falfurrias Texas residents, Mrs. B. E. Spencer widow of Dr. A J Spencer, Mrs. Alex Williams widow of Alex Williams, C. T. Smith and D. H. Wilson.
German Officers Visit Fort Monroe Parade Ground
Fort Monroe Virginia hosted a formal welcome for the German emperor's cruiser squadron led by Rear Admiral von Rebeur-Passchwitz. Col. F S Strong received the visitors as German and American sailors and soldiers fraternized during drills and a luncheon aboard the flagship Louisiana.
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Associated Press
Fort Monroe
United States Army
Coast Artillery Corps
von Rebeur-Passchwitz
F. S. Strong
Chesapeake Bay
Army
Winslow
Louisiana
von Rebeur- Pauschwitz
Washinton
Caffeine Study Sours 1912 Hahnemann Squad in Philadelphia
Eight students in the Hahnemann Medical College poison squad drank caffeine-laced water under Dr. Edmund Nesbit for thirty days. One member collapsed but recovered after hospital care. Volunteers signed release waivers, and monitoring included pulses, temperatures, and blood pressure throughout the trial.
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Philadelphia
Hahnemann Medical College
Hahnemann College
Edmund T. Nesbit
Hering
Nesbit
New York Sun
City Council Adjourns For Davis Birthday
The city council adjourned until next Monday in honor of Jefferson Davis birthday. Alderman Mauermann led the motion amid a brief session presided by Mayor Pro Tem Richter. Alderman Boynton dissented to attend another Monday meeting and to allow time to compile the annual budget presentation.
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Mauermann
Jefferson Davis
South
Boynton
Callaghan
Jilted Lover Fatally Shoots Girl on San Francisco Porch
Bernice Lillian Godair, 17, was shot and killed on her home porch by Charles H. Bonner, 19, who pursued her after a rejection. Bonner was captured after a police chase. The act occurred minutes after Godair returned from a theater outing with her aunt and escort. Witnesses included Mrs. Mary Breaux and Samuel Houghton.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Bernice Lillian Godair
Charles H. Bonner
Bonner
Miss Godair
Mary Breaux
Samuel Houghton
Lynn Named Superintendent of Tuberculosis Colony
Gov. Colquitt announced Dr. Bascom Lynn of San Angelo as superintendent of the new tuberculosis Sanitorium at Carlsbad in Tom Green county set to open June 27. He also named Rev. Joshua E. Phipps to the Colored Deaf Dumb and Blind asylum board and R. O. Harris to the State Confederate Home board, both effective after resignations.
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San Angelo
FRESS
Austin
Colquitt
Bascom Lynn
Carlsbad
Tom Green
Joshua E. Phipps
East Austin
M. Posey
R. O. Harris
San Saba
State Confederate Home
al Musgrove
Money Trust Probe Set for New York Start Thursday
The bank currency committee of the house decided to open the money trust investigation in New York next Thursday with preliminary hearings at the New York Clearing House and the New York Stock Exchange.
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New York
Associated Ress
Washington
Money Trust
Bank Currency Committee of the House
New York Clearing House
New York Stock Exchange
Injunction Granted Against Bond Sale by Baltimore Trust
Judge Rose in the U S district court ordered the Baltimore Trust Company restrained from selling 1250 bonds of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company held as collateral for notes totaling $330 000. A hearing is set for June 12. The petition was filed by Alabama officials led by George H Hoadley, chairman of the board. The bonds were advertised for sale unless arrangements were made to cover the notes.
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Baltimore Trust Company
Associated Press
Baltimore
Rose
United States District Court
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
George H. Hoadley
Staacke Bros Carriages at Very Low Prices
A sales notice touts a large selection of carriages buggies and phaetons at cut rates from Staacke Bros. Also promotes Lax-Fos tonic with a money back offer and claims it strengthens liver stomach kidneys and bowels while acting as a systemic tonic.
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Staacke Bros
Beauty remedy promises flawless neck and shoulders
A dated advertisement touts Kulux Compound mixed with witch hazel and water to whiten and soften the neck shoulders and hands. It claims one application shows instant, permanent improvement without rubbing off and promises a skin as soft as a child's free of redness roughness and freckles.
Welfare Commission to Meet Here June 10
The Texas Welfare commission, formed by business and professional leaders for state progress, will meet in San Antonio June 10 and 11. It has held initial meetings in Houston and later in Dallas and Fort Worth. Topics include live stock, mineral resources, irrigation and drainage, and good roads. R. C. Duff of Houston chairs. members include I. K. Pryor, O. E. Dunlap, Paul Waples, Tom Finty Jr, and others from major Texas cities.
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Texas Welfare Commission
San Antonio
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
R. C. Duff
I. K. Pryor
O. E. Dunlap
Waxahachie
Paul Waples
Tom Finty, Jr
8. P. Brooks
Waco
R. E. Huff
Wichita Falls
John H. Kirby
A. Lindsey
Tyler
J. M. Lindsey
Gainesville
Dr. O. B. Lovett
W. T. Loudermilk
Deleon
W. P. H. McFaddin
Beaumont
J. N. Simpson
W. W. Turney
el Paso
Pardon Granted to Willard N. Jones of Portland
President Taft issued an unconditional pardon to Willard N. Jones of Portland Oregon who had been convicted of land frauds linked to scandals involving Senator Mitchell and Binger Herrmann. The pardon cites improper methods used to fill the jury box from which the Jones jury was drawn.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Willard N. Jones
Portland
Ore
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Binger Herrmann
General Land Offices
Jones
Senate approves $150 month pension for Mrs Schley
The senate at Washington on June 4 approved a $150 monthly pension for Mrs Schley after rejecting a $50 option. Debaters noted Schley's income totaled $420 per year. Senator Rayner proposed the increase and praised Admiral Schley for his role in the victory at Santiago.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
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Travis Club
United Confederate Veterans
Barnard Eb, Bee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederacy
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Albert Sydney Johnston
Emma Wescott
Southern Cross of Honor
Mabel Massey Bates
Dixie
Nellie Lytle
Miss May Baugh
Mr. Baugh
J. T. Burnett
R. L. Chalk
F. D. Ae
William Russell
D. C. Fanning
W. B. Garven
Mr. Grisamore
Eli W. Holmes
Alice
R. L. McKibbin
James W. Mc
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Java
Poison Squad
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Jilts
Emilio Kaucher
Joachim Botelho
Red Cross
Alfonso
Spain
Kaucher
Senor
Vincenti Valdes
Davis
Lynn
J. W. Fraser
Hive Co. George
Alamo Hets
Tel
Welfare Commission
Willard Jones
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