Europe Leads in Fighting Consumption
Specialists in Europe have achieved success fighting consumption using a Swiss preparation called Sirolin. Sirolin treats the disease abroad and is recently imported here, showing strong stomach tolerance and appetite enhancement, aiding weight gain. The Strelin Co. in New York distributes Strelin through druggists for local use.
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Europe
Strelinan
Strelin Co
West Broadway
New York City
Strelin
Titanic inquiry opens in London with 100 spectators
Lord Mersey leads a board of trade inquiry into the Titanic disaster. A 24 foot model and Atlantic chart are shown as Sir Rufus Isaacs outlines questions on pre casualty events, warnings, the disaster, and merchant shipping act rules. Press coverage totals about 100.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Mersey
Board of Trade
Mercantile Marine
Scottish Rifles
Court of Law
American Senate
Rufus Daniel Isaacs
North Atlantic
Rufus
Robert Finley
White Star Steamship Company
United States
Titanic Messages Probed By Senate Committee
Senator William Alden Smith, head of the Titanic disaster inquiry, says he will investigate reports that two messages about the sinking reached New York on Monday morning, April 15. He notes Vice President Franklin testified he learned of the fate only moments before the public announcement.
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Associated Press
New York
William Alden Smith
Senate
Franklin
Senator Smith
Wireless messages linked to White Star Titanic disaster
Senator Smith confirms a wireless message reached the White Star line at 2:30 am on Monday April 15 about the wreck. The message allegedly came via the Virginian from Cape Race to Montreal, then to New York. A full senate report will note the disaster without naming individuals for prosecution.
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Marconi
Western Union
White Star Line
Marconi Company
Smith
Franklin
Liverpool
Virginian
Cape Race
Montreal
New York
Senate
Beckham Watterson feud turns personal in Kentucky press
Former Governor J C W Beckham attacks Henry Watterson as a diseased liar and illiterate blatherskite while a CourierJournal editorial rebukes Beckham for falsehoods. Watterson counters with sharp remarks about Beckham’s character and Kentucky representation.
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Associated Press
Louisville
J. C W. Beckham
Woodrow Wilson
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Watterson
Beckham
Haly, Beckham and Company
Ismay Sails for Europe Aboard Adriatic
J Bruce Ismay managing director of International Mercantile Marine boarded the White Star liner Adriatic in New York May 2 and sailed for Europe. He went to his room and declined to comment as the Adriatic departed at noon.
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Ismay
Associated Ress
New York
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine
Europe
Jury Completed in Floyd Allen Case
Wytheville Va May 2 Floyd Allen the Hillsville mountaineer today faced twelve jurors to try him for his life in the Hillsville courthouse tragedy. The panel was completed last night and Judge Staples was to give the charge and opening statements. More than 200 witnesses have been summoned for the Allen cases. He is indicted for five murders but is to answer the charge of shooting and killing Commonwealth's Attorney Foster.
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Associated Press
Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Hillsville
Commonwealth
Foster
Grand theater offers best pictures and orchestra feature
In downtown venue the Grand showcases top films with an orchestral feature. Admission is five cents, inviting city residents to enjoy a unique cinema concert experience.
Secretary Knox En Route to Coast to Lecture on Panama Canal
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox and Mrs. Knox travel through San Antonio to San Francisco where he will address the California Development Society on the Panama Canal and American trade. He praises Goethals and predicts canal completion next year while stressing expanding U S trade with Central and South America.
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Philander C. Knox
United States
Knox
San Antonio
San Francisco
California Development Society
Panama Canal
Mexico
East
Central
South America
Goethals
New Expert Printer Begins Work in Texas
A. P. L. Richardson, newly appointed state stenotype printer, has started duties after a special state printing board meeting approved his $5000 bond, secured by the American Bonding Company of Baltimore.
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Austin
Tex
P. L. Richardson
Extok
State Printing Board
Richardson
American Bonding Company
Baltimore
Fishing boom as Mexican fishermen haul drums at Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Tex May 4. Local waters show unusually fine fishing for three days as Mexican fishermen bring in large hauls. Tuesday a trio in a small sail boat fished the Oso waters of Corpus Christi bay and within twelve hours landed 7800 pounds of drums.
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Corpus
Corpus Christi
Tex
Corpus Christi Bay
Staacke Bros. Introduce Delivery Wagons For Bakery and Laundry
Staacke Bros. announce arrival of a carload of delivery wagons for bakery laundry and other uses. Emphasize best quality and low prices to attract buyers.
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Staacke Bros
More Rain at Cotulla
Rain began yesterday morning and the gauge now shows 1.03 inches. Crop and ranch conditions are excellent, but harvesting of the onion crop will be slowed. Some growers have many onions plowed up in the fields. No major damage expected if sun returns in a day or two.
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Cotulla
Tex
Dallas Golf Club Dissolves Merger Believed
A certificate of dissolution was filed in the state department by the Dallas Golf and Country Club of Dallas. It is understood this corporation has been merged into another social organization of Dallas.
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Dallas Golf Club
Austin
Tex
State Department
Dallas Golf and Country Club of
Dallas
A Mother's Care Warns Against Unsafe Medicines
An advertisement urges mothers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup and throat illnesses, claiming it is pure and free of opiates. It promotes safety for children and adults and lists Edwards King Drug Co as the seller.
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Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Pony Wagons and Carts Demand Busy Times
Car of pony wagons traps and carts urged action now as the pony becomes busy for work.
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Staacke Bros
Stamp Sales Hit Record in Seguin April Post Office
Stamp sales in Seguin Texas for April reached 1145.02 dollars, the highest monthly total ever. The figure surpassed April of last year by 313.89 dollars, marking a new record for the post office.
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Seguin
Tex
Get It For Corns Painless Easy Safe and Sure
New corn cure advertised as the only certain method called GETS-IT claims to remove corns without bandages plasters or salves. It promises no skin injury and a two second application with a 26 cent bottle price, sold by E Lawrence & Co Chicago or druggists.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
German Aviator Gordian Hoesli Dies From Injuries
Berlin reports aviator Gordian Hoesli died from injuries after a fall from a monoplane during a test flight. He was about ninety feet above ground when a sharp curve caused loss of balance and a dive to earth. Special to the GHT Seguin Tex bridge project awarded to Hess Skinner for 6400 dollars with work starting June 1 and minimal traffic disruption.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Gordian Hoesli
Hoesli
Seguin
Tex
Miller
Hess & Skinner
Dallas
Taylor Booms as Bond Vote Paves Main Street
Austin report says Taylor, Texas, is booming after a special election carried bonds for paving. Attorney W A Bawlow cited main street paving from the railroad depot to the city hall and improvements on leading business streets.
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Taylor
Austin
Tex
W. A. Bawlow
Bawlow
Mail Clerks to Meet at New Orleans Convention
The twenty first annual convention of the Railway Mail association will be held in New Orleans May 21 to 24 with delegates from across the country expected. Prominent Washington officials will deliver addresses as part of the program.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
The
Railway Mail Association
Washington
Fijian Village of Funa Point Near Destruction by 18 Foot Wave
A tidal wave 18 feet high swept Funa Point in Fiji last month, destroying many homes, nearly wiping out the population, and leaving survivors without food. Also noted: local obituary of berg, a Guadalupe county pioneer, aged 79, with surviving family. The Gunter Cafe promotes midnight meals and live music by Prof. Dybward.
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Funa Point
Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Australia
Berg
Guadalupe County
Mr. Blumberg
Death of a Pioneer: Automobiles and Marriages Repainted
Special to The Light reports the passing of A. Hannich Jr. at his shop in Seguin Texas on May 2. The obituary notes Blum Street and the new phone 1014 as contact details. The piece reflects on the pioneer's contributions to the local auto repair and marriage services scene.
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A. Hannich Jr
Elm Seguin
Tex
F. A. Blum
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