Red Cross Fund Drive Sells Star Spangled Banner Cards
Mrs Roy Campbell of the San Antonio Red Cross launches a campaign to print and sell 5000 cards bearing the Star Spangled Banner and a red cross for five cents each. Proceeds support the Red Cross and spread familiarization with the national anthem.
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Red Cross
Roy Campbell
San Antonio
American Red Cross Society
Campbell
Mark Twain
Atlantic
National Society
Red Cross Society
Texas
Vinson Inauguration Set for University of Texas
The Texas state board of regents fixed November 29 for the formal inauguration of Dr. R. E. Vinson as UT president. They approved the blanket tax of 6.60 dollars annually for student admission to athletic and oratorical events, free Daily Texan and magazine subscriptions, and plans by Cass Gilbert for a new education building costing 175000 to 200000 dollars with construction start date not yet announced.
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Austin
Tex
State Board of Regents
R. E. Vinson
University of Texas
Daily
Texan
Cass Gilbert
New York
Free medical advice on blood diseases from Swift Specific Co
In Atlanta laboratories for fifty years Swift Specific Co offers free medical advice on blood diseases including catarrh rheumatism scrofula eczema and related skin conditions. They promote S S S as a premier blood cleanser and tonic and urge readers to consult their druggist for a bottle and write for free guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Atlanta
S.S. S
Medical Department 13
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
U S Delays Carranza Response Amid Mexico Tensions
The United States plans to answer General Carranza after the St Louis convention ends. Officials say the note will rebuke Carranza for insinuating U S influence on Mexico policy. Projections include bolstering border defense and possible militia calls.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Carranza
St. Louis
Mexico
Lansing
Navy
Washington
Caranza
Wilson
United Core
State Department
Army Tightens Watch on Mexican Situation and Border Patrol
The army redoubles vigilance amid rising anti American sentiment across Mexican factions and following a raid near Laredo. Troops on the border and expeditionary forces intensify patrols and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Laredo
Alleged Raiders Held After Laredo Ranch Raid
Three Mexican men Norberto Pezzot Antonio Cuevas and Simon Solis were arraigned in justice court and bound over to the grand jury on conspiracy and horse theft charges. The men say there were only six bandits in the raid and confes sions were given before District Attorney Walls.
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Laredo
Tex
T. A. Coleman
Justice Court
Norberto Pezzot
Antonio Cuevas
Simon Solis
Webb
Texas
Walls
Alfredo Ricaut
Carranza
Matamoros
Nuevo Laredo
Ricaut
Mexican Coyotes Vilified in Saltillo Prices and Protests
Copies of Mexican papers from Saltillo report growing hatred of merchants dubbed coyotes amid steep price spikes for cigarettes bread and coffee. La Reforma highlights abuses by merchants as women petition mayors while nationalist protests intensify with anti American rhetoric and calls to resist perceived exploitation.
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EL Paso
Tex
la Reform A
Saltillo
Coahuila
Chihuahua City
la Reforma
Patriotic League
Izaguirre
Plot at Ojinaga Front Purported Mutiny and Executions
A frontier plot at Ojinaga to mutiny and loot Presidio was revealed. Colonel Riojas said the wife of the late Major Martinez betrayed the plan and implicated officers Ortega Reyes and Pina. Ortega stabbed himself and was executed with the others. nine soldiers face trial.
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Villanueva
Ortega
Antonio Reyes
Villa
Pina
Vitalitas Tonic Praised By Jacksonville Resident
Joseph Bell of Highway Branch P. D. touts natural Vitalitas as the Fountain of Youth in a testimonial praising relief from rheumatism indigestion and dizziness. He credits the tonic with improving his health and says it contains no alcohol. The ad notes Vitalitas is available at Sommer's drug store and other druggists.
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Joseph Bell
Jacksonville
Highway Branch P. D
Ponce DeLeon
de Leon
Sommer
Cleveland Chamber backs fair support for Texas Exposition
Cleveland business leaders on a Texas tour pledge strong backing for the Texas BioCentennial and Pan American Exposition in San Antonio. They invite expo officials to Cleveland for added cooperation while inviting delegation visits to boost exhibits and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
San Antonio
Samuel R. Mason
T. B. Cagion
Edward Bower
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Harry L. Miller
A. B. Weakley
Chamber of Commerce
Judge Etheridge Leaves Progressives for Democrats
Dallas June 14 Judge I M Etheridge a delegate to the National Progressive convention in Chicago renounced allegiance to the Progressive party and will support the Democratic ticket over Hughes. Etheridge a former Texas governor candidate and Chicago platform committee member says the Progressives have disintegrated and citizens must choose between parties.
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Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Hughes
Etheridge
Judge Etheridge
Dallas
Tex
I’. M. Etheridge
Chicago
Charles E. Hughes
Texas
Platform Committee
Daylight burglars raid three city homes
Daytime burglars operated Tuesday afternoon in the eastern city visiting C. B. Parchman at 712 Lamar Street taking a gold rope chain two razors trousers and small change. George Steubing at 119 Glenn Avenue lost a gold lavaliere set with a diamond a baby's gold necklace and a serge suit. E. F. Meyer at 505 Hays Street reported thefts of clothing and jewelry totaling $75.85.
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C. B. Parchman
Lamar Street
George Steubing
Glenn Avenue
Lavallier
E. F. Meyer
Hays Street
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Palm Beach
Washer Bros. Co
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Cale
Gingham
Jersey
Ohio City
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