Triple Alliance 10 Oppose Castro Forge News
New York March 6 A three power alliance of Venezuela Colombia and Nicaragua is said by South American consular agents to be formed to stop any return of Cipriano Castro to Venezuela Francisco EscobarColombia consul general said three naval vessels were patrolling the Colombia coast to thwart any Castro landing General Castro who arrived in New York last night from Washington denied plans for revolution and said he would soon rejoin his family in Europe He contracted a severe cold on the trip and will stay at his hotel for several days
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New York
Venezuela
Colombia
Nicaragua
Cipriano Castro
Francisco Escobar
Gener 1
Castro
Washington
Hortly
Euope
Cuba
Washington White House visit opens two day federal aid roads meet
In Washington on March 6 a visit to the White House to greet President Wilson opened the two days of the federal aid and roads convention by the American Automobile Association. Highway commissioners officers of the national and state leagues and delegates from various organizations attended the session.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Federal Aid and Roads Convention
Americanutomobile Association of
Newark
Hatchery Plan Aimed at Colorado River Near Austin
Austin March 6. Colonel G Sterett fish game and oyster commissioner has practically decided to establish a mammoth fish hatchery on the Colorado River near Austin between Deep Eddy and the dam site. The move signals a major state project to boost aquatic resources and support local fisheries.
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Austin
Tex
G. Sterett
Coloradoiver
Railroad Commission Postpones Meeting To March 18
Austin Tex March 6 The railroad commission issued an order postponing until March 18 the consideration of its docket of offers set for hearing this month.
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Commission
Austin
Tex
Ailroad Commission
Athletics Guests Of Honor At Miss Barnett Show
Miss Zoe Barnett invited the Philadelphia Athletics to attend her Red Rose Company engagement in San Antonio tonight. The guests include Connie Mack manager Chief Bender Eddie Collins Ira Thomas Eddie Plank Stuffy McInnis and other stars as she expresses enthusiasm for baseball.
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Zoe Barnett
Red Rose” Company
San Antonio
Philadelphia Athletics
Vacancies Filled on State College Board in Texas
Governor Colquitt sent appointments to the Senate for two vacancies on the Agricultural and Mechanical College board. H. E. Astin of Bryan will replace Charles Davis and is brother to Senator J. R. Astin. E. B. Cushing of Houston will replace B. W. Kemner. Other current members remain, vacancies not due for two years. Port Arthur and Aransas Pass pilot boards were reappointed.
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Austin
Tex
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Senate
Colquitt
H. E. Astin
Bryan
Charles Davis
Astin
J. R. Astin
E. B. Cushing
Houston
B. W. Kempner
Port Arthur
Aransas Pass
Escaped Convict Captured in Kansas City
Ralph Woodruff alias Tom Rafferty, who escaped from a Texas prison in September 1912, was captured in Kansas City. He reportedly rode a locomotive out of the prison yard and later used mustard oil to mislead bloodhounds. Woodruff, 27, was serving five years for highway robbery in San Angelo, Texas.
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Kansas City
Ralph Woodruff
Tom Rafferty
Rusk
Tex
Woodruff
Texas
San Angelo
Road Bonds to Be Sold in Harris County
Houston March 6. County commissioners will meet Monday to receive bids for the 1,000,000 road and bridge bond issue. Judge Ward reports several private offers above par, but a sale will be finalized only if bids meet legal form.
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Houston
Tex
Ward
House Opposes Action Taken By Senators In Dallas Arena Fight
In Austin on March 6 the House smothered a revived full crew bill, sustaining a chair ruling after a motion to rescind. The body concurred with Senate amendments to a liquor sales bill, but refused to concur on married women property rights and Alamo measures, while forming conferees. The home rule bill remains under consideration with initiative referendum and recall features kept in the measure, despite opposition from Governor Colquitt. The Cotton Belt consolidation bill heads to final passage as Senator Townsend pushes for road extension. Separate measures include a ban on selling liquor outside saloon districts and a ban on certain social clubs with federal liquor licenses. Also passed were a bottle and debris disposal bill and two San Jacinto Fiesta Association bills.
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Austin
Tex
House
Savage
Kennedy
Terrell
Senate
Woods of Fisher
Foster
Burges
Wagstaff
McAskill
Burmeister
Rogers
Tillotson
Haney
Daughters of the Republic
Williams
McLenan
Tarver
Kirby
Townsend
Angelina County
Eastern Texas Railroad
Kennard
Crockett
McNealus
Representatives Parks
Texas
Legislative watch notes on college board, adjournment, and bills
The article traces bills and committee actions in the Texas Legislature. It mentions a proposed board of regents for John Tarlton College at Stephenville, an adjournment plan debated by the House, and potential extra sessions. It also lists platform measures pending, including schooling age, aid to disabled pensioners, penitentiary bonds, and irrigation bills.
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Humphrey
Hill
Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers Advertised Nerve Aid
Auctioned as the world's safest nerve energizer, the Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers promise revived nerve force, better sleep, and restored vitality. The ad offers a 600 free trial box and a 50 cent trial box, with price and mailing details for Kellogg, 1518 Hoffmaster Block, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Free Trial Box Coupon Offer From Kell Co
A reader offers a free trial box coupon from F. J. Kell Co. located at 1518 Hoffmaster Block The Creek Michigan. The note requests a 60 cent trial box of Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers and asks to send 6 cents for postage and packing by return mail to a street address or R F D route.
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F. J. Kell Co
Hoffmaster
the Creek
Mich
Kellogg's Sanstone
Santitone Wafers Offered In San Antonio Stores
Regular one dollar Kellogg's Santitone Wafers are for sale in San Antonio at multiple outlets including A M Fischer on East Houston Street and Adolph Dreiss on North Alamo Street. Also listed are W C Kalteyer 410 East Houston Street J W Talias ferro 120 East Houston Street and Som mers McElroy Drug Stores with a note that no free boxes are provided.
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San Antonio
A. M. Fischer
East
Houston Street
W. C. Kalteyer
Adolph Dreiss
North Alamo Street
J. W. Taliaferro
East Houston Street
Sommers-McElroy
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest, surest remedy for upset stomachs including indigestion heartburn and gas. It claims relief within five minutes and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for any family member to eat what they like and digest it without dread.
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Pape
El Paso School of Mines Established and Murder Bill Passed
The article notes the establishment of a school of mines at El Paso and reports Senator Morrows measure abolishing the degrees of murder above manslaughter has passed the Senate and goes to the House. It aims to prevent reversals in cases by removing distinctions between first and second degree murder. Vaughan of Bowie defies resignation until a successor is elected, stating restlessness over governor’s recent remarks.
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Morrow
Senate
House
State Senate
Vaughan
Bowie
Colquitt Nominates Officials for Dallas and Port Arthur Posts
Governor Colquitt sent to the Senate for confirmation a slate of appointments. W L Crawford Jr becomes judge of the criminal district court No 2 in Dallas County. W H Davidson named to the fifty eighth judicial district. several named to the A M College board of directors and state veterinary board. pilot commissioners named for Port Arthur and Port Aransas, with appointees from Jefferson, Nueces, Harris, Tom Green, Bexar, and other counties.
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Tex
Colquitt
Senate
Criminal District Court No
Dallas County
W. L. Crawford Jr
Dallas Countty
Barry Miller
Fifty-Eighth
W. H. Davidson
Jefferson County
W. H. Pope
A. & M. College
John J. Guion
Runnels County
Walton Peteet
Tarrant
J. Allen Kyle
Harris
L. J. Hart
Bexar
H. L. Bennett
Lamar
E. B. Cushing
E. H. Astin
Brazos
State Veterinary Board
A. E. Flowers
W. A. Knight
C. C. Parker
Tom Green
F. G
Canvass of Bexar County School Tax Vote Results
County commissioners canvassed recent school tax proposals in two Bexar districts. China Grove district No 2012 passed a ten cent tax rate increase by 7 to 0 while Converse district No 12 defeated the measure 28 to 14. Court rendered judgment accordingly.
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Bexar County
County Commissioners’ Court
Commissioners
China Grove
Converse
Ambassador Bryce to Visit Ottawa Before Departure
Ambassador Bryce will travel from Washington to Ottawa on Saturday as the guest of Governor General the Duke of Connaught. He will discuss pending Canada Britain matters including the Panama canal act and its potential effect on Canadian shipping. Premier Borden will host a dinner in Bryce's honor Saturday night.
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Ottawa
Ont
Bryce
Washington
Duke of Connaught
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Borden
Insurance Permits Issued to Texas Firms for Year
Permits to do business in Texas for the current year have been issued by the department of insurance and banking to several insurance companies including National Temperance Life of Dallas National Fire of Fort Worth the Two Republics Life of El Paso Lone Star State Life of Dallas Knights and Ladies of Honor of Indianapolis Lloyds Plate Glass of New York and American Central Life of Indianapolis.
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Tex
Texas
Department of Insurance and Banking
National Temperance Life
Dallas
Texas National Fire
Fort Worth
the Two Republics Life
el Paso
Lone Star State Life
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Indianapolis
Ind
Lloyds Plate Glass
New York
American Central Life
Bitter Houston mayoral election closes in tight race
Houston voters face a decisive two day stretch as campaigners for mayor and four commissioners contend in the final push. Campbell and Geiselman back rival rallies at Turner hall and Geiselman at the auditorium while both sides deploy large numbers of poll watchers. The story notes heavy accusations amid a city election climate.
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Houston
Tex
Campbell
Geiselman
Turner Hall
Miss Taft's Dog Neemie Found at Last
Miss Helen Taft's Italian poodle Neemie, valued at 5000 dollars, disappeared from the White House Tuesday and was found by a maid at the aunt's house in Washington. A telegram to Miss Taft asked whether to ship the dog to Augusta or keep it until the Taft family returns north. The dog was a gift from King Victor Emmanuel to former Secretary Meyer.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Navy
Meyer
Colonel Dyer to Quit Service
Colonel Alexander B. Dyer will retire March 15 after more than 40 years of continuous Army service. The Fourth Field Artillery will gain a new commander at General Carter’s headquarters, as Dyer, a West Point graduate of 1872, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished officers.
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Texas City
Tex
Carter
Fourth Field Artillery
Alexander B. Dyer
West Point
Precinct Meeting Announced for Bond Issue Discussion
Mrs. J. C. McCullough chairwoman of Precinct 49 Ward 8 Auxiliary to the Board of Health announces a precinct meeting at Riverside Park Baptist Church McMullen and Presa streets Friday night at 8. Speakers include Dr. W. A. King and Dr. William Brum, with J. G. Fowler. All residents urged to attend to discuss the proposed bond issue.
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J. C. McCullough
Board of Health
Riverside Park Baptist Church
McMullen
Presa
W. A. King
William Brumby
J. G. Fowler
Miller in charge of Galveston base of supplies and embarkation
Col Samuel W Miller, in charge of the Galveston base of supplies and port of embarkation, returned from San Antonio after meeting Gen Bliss. His plan centralizes all army supplies for the second division and any other troops, and oversees transports. Supplies for troops at encampments in Galveston and Texas City are now routed through the base. Practice marches continued at both encampments. larger maneuvers plans not yet announced.
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Galveston
Tex
Samuel W. Miller
San Antonio
General Bliss
Miller
Bliss
Texas City
World Tour Planned by Former Attorney General Wickersham
George W. Wickersham, ex attorney general, plans a world-girdling trip beginning March 15 from New York via San Francisco. He travels with Mrs Wickersham for a leisurely voyage through parts of Europe and Asia, aiming to recuperate after four years of anti trust prosecutions and public life in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Wickersham
United States
New York
San Francisco
Taft
Pecs
Asia
Wealthy Artist Joseph Lyman Dies in Wallingford
Wealthy New York landscape artist Joseph Lyman, brother-in-law of former ambassador Joseph H. Choate, died last night at his Wallingford country home at age 65 from pneumonia. His death releases a $650,000 Yale University legacy with a life interest to the university.
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Wallingford
Fire destroys Shadbolt Hotel and yard in Smithville
SMITHVILLE Tex March 6 Fire originated in M M Turney s lumber office yesterday destroyed the Shadbolt Hotel and about three fourths of the lumber yard including all the buildings and hotel Loss on hotel 10 000 partially insured Turney s loss is 12 000 with insurance for 8000
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Smithville
Tex
M. M. Turney
Shadbolt
Turney
Canine Saved by a Postage Stamp on Main Street
Hackensack New Jersey March 6 postal clerk John Kenan a special delivery carrier sparked a comic street scene when he allowed a stray fox terrier to tag along on his rounds. Dog catcher Joseph Dalia attempted to seize the unlicensed animal but Kenan stamped and marked the dog as mail matter under Uncle Sam protection.
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Hackensack
N. J
Main Street
John Kenan
Princip Kenan
Kesnan
Joseph Dalia
Dalia
Kenan
Uncle Sam
New City Tax Rate Takes Effect With New Rolls
The city adopts a tax rate of 1.16 dollars per hundred of valuation on an assessed value of 92,315,615 dollars, yielding 1,070,861.17 dollars. The expenditure budget, directed by late Mayor Callaghan, totals 1,200,000 dollars with 130,000 dollars from fees, fines, and poll taxes. Rolls finish by March 31 and taxes due April 1, with a two month payment window before delinquency.
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Callaghan
Fort Smith Adopts Commission Form of Government
Fort Smith passed a commission government plan by a vote of 1679 to 461 in the first such election in the state. The article notes the historic change and mentions the new Iron Duke battleship being armored against airship attacks.
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Fort Smith
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