Rumors Claim Cuba President Instigated Revolt for Re election
Havana reports allege President Jose Miguel Gomez arranged with General Evaristo Estenez to spark a revolt and later be bought off. The El Arrangement With Estenez claims Gomez guided conspirators, kept informed, and used the crisis to bolster his claim to the Cuban presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estenez
Revolution
Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuba
Gomez
Evaristo Estenez
General Eistenez
Province of
Oriente
Santiago
Daiquiri
MAY RECALL BATTLESHIPS
The navy seeks to recall battleships from Cuba for fleet exercises but will likely keep marines in Cuba. A plan favors replacing the battleships with the Atlantic reserve fleet including Indiana Iowa Maine Wisconsin and ships Tennessee Birmingham Chester Montana and cruiser Tacoma under Rear Admiral Knight. The state department views the Cuban situation as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Cuba
Marine Guard
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Birmingham
Chester
Montana
Tacoma
Austin M. Knight
State Department
Schooner Figura Crew Rescued Off Land Banks
Thirty nine men of the Portuguese fishing schooner Figura of Lisbon were rescued after the vessel sprang a leak and foundered off the land Banks on June 17. They were brought to safety aboard the hospital boat St. Francois d'Assizes by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Pierre
Mig
Lisbon
St. Francois d’Assizes
Perth Amboy Strike Riots Leave Three Dead
At the American Smelting & Refining plant in Perth Amboy New Jersey three striking workers were shot to death by sworn deputy sheriffs during the June 14 1912 strike riot. Several others were wounded as they attempted to rush armed guards posted along the fence. The guards were doubled and no militia was called, but another clash seemed possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Smelting & Refining Company
Perth Amboy
N. J
Pellagra on the Rise in Texas Say Doctors
At the South Texas District Medical Association meeting in Beaumont doctors report pellagra increasing in Texas. Dr. R. E. Cloud of Houston presents data while Dr. J. S. Turner of Dallas warns of a likely spread and potential multiple varieties. They discuss causes and treatments, noting the disease can be curable and often post operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
South Texas District Medical Association
R. E. Cloud
Houston
Texas
J. S. Turner
Dallas
C. C. Green
W. P. Coyle
Orange
Martha A. Wood
James Greenwood
Galveston
Cloud
Ask Federal Aid in Levee Building
A mass meeting in New Orleans urged federal aid to prevent Mississippi River floods. Nineteen commercial groups adopted resolutions backing a national policy for building and maintaining an adequate levee system. Senator Ransdell and George N. Maxwell spoke. The group urged Governor Hall to circulate flood prevention resolutions to other governors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Joseph E. Ransdell
George N. Maxwell
Hall
Louisiana General Assembly
United States
Marvelous quick skin transformation and dictograph feats
Grace Benson claims to cure freckles dark neck and rough skin with a free prescription using Kulux and witch hazel. The piece then explains the dictograph invention by K M Turner and its use in detection and surveillance with a compact pocket unit and multiple pegs for conferencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Benson
Marble and Granite Dealers to Convene in San Antonio
The Retail Marble and Granite dealers of Texas hold a district meeting at the Gunter hotel June 28 29 with about 75 members expected. Otto Zirkel will welcome delegates and C L Curry of Gainesville will respond. A G Deatherage Wichita Falls will give the president's address and membership applications will be considered. San Antonio officers include Otto Zirkel Charles Lucas and Fred Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble and Granite Dealers of Texas
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Otto Zirkel
C. L. Curry
Gainesville
Charles Lucas
Fred Warren
A. G. Deatherage
Wichita Falls
John R. Ray
Austin
Roy Anderson
Brownwood
Rice Institute Leases Site for New Rice Hotel in Houston
The Rice Institute leases the eighteen story Rice hotel site to the Houston association for ninety years in Harris county. The total lease value is at least 3 910 000 dollars to the institute’s endowment fund with annual payments of 85 000 dollars for twenty years and not less than 40 000 dollars thereafter. The hotel will be named the Rice hotel and aimed as the finest and largest in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Harris County
Rice Institute
Houston Association
South
Rice Hotel
Battle with Negroes in Memphis Leaves Policeman Dead
Six men fought in Memphis early today, three described as negro desperadoes. Policeman John M. Taylor, 42, was killed. two suspects escaped and one, Robert Sumner, was captured. The group had priorly robbed streetcar workers and riders of small sums over three months. Taylor had earlier been a plantation manager at Ripley, Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
John M. Taylor
Robert Sumner
Taylor
Ripley
Tern
Dam Work Underway on Colorado River Project at Austin
Actual construction activity begins with clearing for offices blacksmith shops and machine shops on the dam site. Superintendent Reed leads Carmichael Construction with W P Carmichael due soon to outline the plan and supervise progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Colorado River
Reed
Carmichael Construction Company
W. P. Carmichael
Boilermakers Elect Officers at Union Meet
In Little Rock Arkansas on June 21 Joseph A. Franklin of Kansas City was re elected president of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Shipbuilders and Helpers of America W J Gilthorpe of Kansas City was re elected secretary treasurer The contest produced vice presidents for several districts including William Atkins San Francisco Thomas Nolan Portsmouth VA A Hintman Kansas City and M A Mahner Portsmouth OH James P Casey of Kansas City was chosen editor and manager of the Journal the union publication
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Joseph A. Franklin
Kansas City
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Shipbuilders and Helpers of America
W. J. Gilthorpe
Western
William Atkins
San Francisco
South Atlantic and Seaboard
Thomas Nolan
Portsmouth
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
A. Hintman
Ohio Valley and Territory
M.A. Mahner
Ohio
James P. Casey
Permit Is Renewed for Detroit United Bank in Texas
H M Zimmerman of Detroit Michigan president of Detroit United Bank obtained a ten year renewal permit to do business in Texas. The company has 250000 dollars capital stock and operates loaning and money accumulation without banking or discounting privileges. Dallas serves as Texas headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
H. M. Zimmerman
Detroit
Mich
Detroit United Bank
Texas
Secretary of State’s Department
Dallas
Fireless Cooker Cake Delights At Daily Demo
A cake baked in the Pancoast-Morgan Calorie Fireless Cooker was sent to the Light office after daily demonstrations this week. Attendees praised the cake as fully cooked and browned top to bottom, comparing it to traditional stove cakes and noting it was delicious and ample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pancoast-Morgan Company
Branch office for M. A. Pierson & Co. in Austin
A branch of the Galveston based forwarding firm M. A. Pierson & Co. will be established in Austin. C. W. Higgins, a representative, is meeting with Austin merchants to discuss relocating freight arriving by water at Galveston to Austin for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
M. A. Pierson & Co
Galveston
C. W. Higgins
Rain Delivers Strong Crop Prospects in LaSalle County
Good rainfall in La Salle County since Tuesday morning totals 2.4 inches. The season has been excellent with crops thriving. Kaffir, maize and cane harvest nears completion and a second crop is almost sure. Corn is past the roasting ear stage and cotton shows rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle County
Cotulla
Tex
Lane and Ramsey to Speak in Rockwall Tonight
After a day in Austin Comptroller Lane departed for Rockwall to join Judge W F Ramsey. They are set to deliver addresses this evening and speak at several northern Texas locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Ramse
Austin
Tex
Rockwall
W. F. Ramsey
Ramsey
Amundsen to Receive Livingstone Medal
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society of Great Britain awards the Livingstone gold medal to Roald Amundsen for his Antarctic ocean geographical discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amundsen
New York
Royal Scottish Geographical Society of Great Britain
Livingstone
Roald Amundsen
Antarctic
Perfume Shop Ad Highlights Mary Garden
Mary Garden and a hundred other fine perfumes and toilet waters are advertised by Whisenant Drugs at 117 E. Houston St. Phone 3537.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garden
E. Houston St
Light Wanted Ad Promises Fast Results
A brief classified notice promises to sell, rent, or find items through a light advertising approach. It positions ads as a quick way to reach buyers or renters and to locate needed goods or services.
Mayfield Departs to Attend National Democratic Convention
Chairman Allison Mayfield of the railroad commission travels from Austin to Baltimore to join the national convention. He will visit Washington to review interstate rate matters affecting Texas and may confer on the Shreveport rate case with Texas jobbers who oppose changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Baltimore
Austin
Tex
Allison Mayfield
The
Railroad Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Butter at 18 Cents Could Cut Living Costs
The Interstate Cottonseed Crushers association met for its sixteenth annual convention with Do W. Ashcraft of Florence Alabama announcing a cotton seed oil butter that could sell for 18 cents a pound. J J Culberson of Paris Texas said the group will press a resolution against the oleomargarine tax as the three day gathering expects about 1000 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Do. W. Ashcraft
Florence
Ala
J. J. Culberson
Paris
Tex
Complete relief from stomach trouble cures
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People strengthen the stomach to aid digestion and provide lasting relief from indigestion. A testimonial from Mrs George E Shields of Manhattan Kansas claims a remarkable cure after years of acute indigestion. Pills improve appetite and reduce gas, with no ill effects after multiple boxes. Sold by druggists 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Shields
Fremont Street
Manhattan
Kkans
Williams
Tim
D Williams
Schenetady, N. Y
Shaw on Heroism in Titanic Romance Sparks Debate
George Bernard Shaw faces sharp criticism from Americans and English alike as this article examines his take on heroism in the Titanic disaster narrative. It notes the traditionalist tone of the romance surrounding the sinking and the public reaction to Shaw's views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Romance and lies at Titanic wreck expose national vanity
A UK Daily News leader criticizes press and public for romanticizing the Titanic disaster. It condemns romance over truth, arguing newspapers and officials framed Captain Smith and crew as heroes while ignoring fear and fault. It laments England's national dishonor.
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Cuban
Perth Amboy, N. J
New York Times
W. J. Burns
Burns
K. M. Turner
Pacific Coast
America
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N.Y
M. M. Morrell
Bluff City
Route 2
Dr. Pierce
Mus. Mozar
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
Distillers and Bottlers
Conroy Ridg
Lincoln
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Duff Gordon
Captain Smith
Nelson
Ismay
Lascars
Nansen
Duffy Gordon
England
Suppowe
Tutt’s
Fletcher
Charles Rees
Rees
Orpheum Theater
Commerce St
Tion
Schaefer Drug CO
Quality Pharmacy
San Antoni
Mike Cogcan
Houston St
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