Taft In Ohio Press Tour Sparks Exchange Over Reciprocity
President Taft quarreled with critics in Ohio towns like Denver City and Caldwell over reciprocity policy as he campaigns across the state. He defends prior support, questions Roosevelt’s stance, and warns against voting based on audacity, amid the run-up to the May 21 primary.
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Associated Press
Denver City
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Caldwell
Republic
Marietta
Trap Laid to Entrap Judge Archbald in Erie Deal
May 13 report to the House judiciary committee reveals W P Boland sought to trap Judge Archbald using a simple Erie railroad coal deal as the cover. Allen B Cockrell IDC witness notes outline a $500 note allegedly signed by Archbald and a pending demurrer in a Marion Coal case.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
W. P. Seland
Scranton, Pa
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Archbalad
Allen B. Cockrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cockrell
W. P. Boland
Marion Coal Company
Scranton
Boland Brothers
Peel
E. J. Williams
Archbald
Boland
Erie Railroad
Edward J. Williams
Williams
Kerrville High School Commencement Events
The Tivy high school graduation began yesterday in Kerrville. Rev. Thomas Gregory of San Antonio delivered the sermon at the Baptist church. Scofield school's closing exercises start May 26 with an elaborate program. Dr. John F. Lankford of San Antonio will speak at the Baptist church on Friday May 31.
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Kerrville
Tex
Tivy High School
Thomas Gregory
San Antonio
The
Baptist Church
Scofield School
John 5. Lankford
Houston Shooting Affray Ties Oilman to Terrell Dispute
In Houston on May 13 Associated Press reports John O Neill the oil millionaire fired four times at Frank Terrell missing him. In district court John Stratton Jr and Frank Terrell pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and paid fines in the Humble shooting case involving O Neill. Terrell and Stratton are noted traveling men and Stratton Sr a West Texas stockman witnessed the events. Bond was posted in the assault cases.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
John O'Neill
Frank Terrell
O’neill
Terrell
Criminal District Court
John Stratton Jr
O'Neill
Humble
John, Stratton Sr
Stratton
Stratton Jr
Bond
Staacke Bros Offer Carriages at Very Low Prices
A large stock of carriages bugmes and phaetons is offered now by Staacke Bros with prices set unusually low. The sale includes numerous styles and sizes for immediate purchase. Local buyers may inspect the assortment at Staacke Bros showroom this week.
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Staacke Bros
Oklahoma Loses Taxes on Indian Lands in Supreme Court Decision
Washington report notes the U S Supreme Court ruled Oklahoma cannot tax land allotted to about 8000 less than half blood Indians. The decision binds the patent terms exempting taxation and confirms the exemption travels with the land, not personal to the individual.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
United States Supreme Court
John M. Rerick Dies After Short Illness in Texas
John M. Rerick of Fort Worth died after a brief illness. He was the only son of Rev J. M. Rerick of Smithville. He leaves a widow and three children.
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John M. Rerick
Smithville
Tex
Fort Worth
J. M. Rerick
LaFollette Supporters Eye Strong Showing in Conventions
St Paul May 13 The Associated Press reports county republican conventions across Minnesota will choose delegates for district and state meetings today amid expected hot battles. LaFollette backers aim for a solid showing, buoyed by revised primary returns indicating victory in the Ninth District, once considered Roosevelt safe, while Roosevelt allies anticipate limited Taft opposition and possible Lafollette moves.
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ST. Paul
Minn
LaFollette
Roosevelt
Taft
Zapata County Debates Preference for Roosevelt in Texas
Zapata County reports by courier via Laredo that one vote in the Texas Republican state convention goes to Roosevelt. The lone Roosevelt delegate is listed as J. J. Haynes, also reported as Webb County delegate for Taft, reflecting sparse communications from the distant county.
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Zapata County
Roosevelt
Associated Prewss
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Courier
Laredo
Zapata
J. J. Haynes
Webb County
Taft
Tennessee Delegates Contest At State Convention
The Republican state committee in Nashville prepared a temporary roll call for tomorrow’s convention. Secretary George entro cites 147 delegates in contest and 316 of 591 instructed for Taft, while Roosevelt forces dispute the proportion and claim 157 in contest amid talk of possible compromise.
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Tennessee
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Republican State Committee
George Entro
Taft
Roosevelt
Hotel Arrivals List Widens Across Cities
A lengthy hotel arrivals column lists numerous guests by city and state including St Anthony Dallas Fort Worth Philadelphia St Louis Chicago and many more. Names cited include M Cox H R Scott Thomas Clagett Henry Lang J D Taylor Jr and others traveling through Texas and neighboring states.
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St. Anthony
M. Cox
Arcola
H. R. Scott
Thomas H. Clagett
Philadelphia
Henry EB. Lang
New York
C. E. Bigsby
Cleveland
J. D. Taylor Jr. Hamilton
KR. R. Bilis
V. A. Dunahar
M. Mussbaum
Chicago
N. J. Nagle
Austin
A. D. Young
Granger
J. K. Saunders
Dallas
Gunter
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples
Albert Garza and Mrs. Collis Evans John D. Garman and Lizzie Webb Campbell Hardin and Mary Eleanor Greenwood. Charles Mrazek and Bertha Franka. Alfred Garza and Mrs. Collis Evans.
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Charles Mrazek
Bertha Franka
Alfred Garza
The Old Standard Grove Chill Tonic Ad
An advertisement promotes Pale Delicate Women and Girle tonic from Old Standard Grove. It claims tasteless malaria relief and system build up for adults and children, noting doses of 600.
San Antonio Police Officer Endorses Plant Juice Tonic
Officer Albert P. Martin, a well known San Antonio policeman, praises Plant Juice after attending demonstrations at Fischer's Drug Store. He says the tonic improved his health within a week and urges others with indigestion stomach and nerve symptoms to try it, promising quick, direct benefits.
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Albert P. Martin
San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
North Flores Street
Fischer's Drug Store
Fischer's
Houston
Avenue D
Martin
Texas
Sour Lake 15 Now Without a Saloon
An order by Texas Comptroller W P Lane forfeits the licenses of Sour Lake Hardin county saloons for selling to minors. The town, once allowed five saloons by population and previously plagued by license shifts, is now dry as eight saloonkeepers have been forced out in recent weeks.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Comtroller
W. P. Lane
Sour Lake
Hardin County
Obituary notices for Sturm and Griggs
Mrs Adolphine Sturm 39 died this morning at 1511 Wyoming street native of Schertz Texas lived here nine years survived by husband Carl two sons Walter Edward and three daughters Lydia Hulda Teresa Funeral from family residence this afternoon Rev J C Felger Grace Lutheran church interment Lutheran cemetery Eugene A Griggs 82 died this morning at niece’s home 215 Kennedy avenue Alamo Heights paralysis from Connecticut came here a year ago from Springfield Missouri body to be taken tonight by Rieber Undertaking for burial in Springfield Missouri
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Sturm
Adolphine Sturm
Wyoming Street
New Lutheran Cemetery
Griggs
Eugene A. Griggs
J. T Naffinger
Kennedy Avenue
Alamo Heights
Connecticut
Springfield
Rieber Undertaking Company
Death of Mrs Josephine Haner at 418 Fest Street
Mrs Josephine Haner aged 64 died at 12 30 Sunday afternoon at her home 418 Fest Street. A German native she lived in San Antonio 29 years and is survived by two sons W A Duff and E P Duff. She belonged to Louisa Schuetze lodge Hermann Sons. Funeral at 4 this afternoon at St Henrys Church with burial in Cemetery No 6.
Union Depot Case on Trial in Texas Courts
In Austin on May 13 the state seeks penalties from Cotton Belt Katy and Trinity & Brazos Valley for failing to build a union passenger depot at Hillsboro. The trial tests the railroad commission authority to require such depots.
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Union
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Texas
Cotton Belt
Katy
Trinity & Brazos Valley
Hillsboro
Bankers Refuse Unified Support for National Citizens' League
San Antonio bankers decide against a united subscription to the National Citizens' League for monetary reform. A canvass by the Clearing House shows six of eleven banks opposed or doubtful, amid concerns over Aldrich bill backing and unclear League aims. Walter E. Dorland had urged local funding to promote the League's Texas work.
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San Antonio
National Citizens’ League
Clearing House
Walter E. Dorland
Chicago
National Citizens’ League For
Texas
Staacke Bros Take Delivery of New Wagons
Staacke Bros announce arrival of a carload of delivery wagons for bakery laundry and other services. Best quality and low prices advertised to attract merchants and households.
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Staacke Bros
Realty Men to Meet at St Anthony Hotel
A special meeting of the Real Estate exchange is called for Wednesday at 12:30 PM at the St Anthony hotel. A luncheon will precede the session in the hotel ballroom. Proposals to amend the constitution and by laws will be presented for member approval.
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Real Estate Exchange
St. Anthony Hotel
Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Richeson Standes Ordeal In Murder Case
Alienist examinations of C W T Richeson condemned to die next week for murdering Avis Linnell were to be continued this afternoon. Counsel said the condemned man was holding up well under the ordeal and it was expected the alienists would complete their report before the governor and executive council meet on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
C. W. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Richeson
Executive Council
Champion Oyster Eater Leads Eagles Drill Team
Jerome Barloco of San Antonio heads the Texas Eagles drill team and claims the title champion oyster eater from the Houston convention. He shows a tin medal reading Champion oyster eater of all Eagles, earned after consuming 4923 oysters at Galveston. He says he feels ready to do another four thousand rounds.
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Jerome Barloco
San Antonio
Order of Eagles
Texas
Houston
Eagles
Galveston
Barloco
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Recommended Before Meals
A medieval health note promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate to be taken as a half teaspoonful in water before meals to aid digestion and provide relief after eating. The advice reflects period remedies and household pharmacopoeia.
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Horsford
Robbery At Critzer Jewelry Owner’s Home
E K Critzer head of Critzer Jewelry slept when a thief entered 221 West Evergreen street early Saturday and stole a diamond stud valued at 350 dollars and about 5 dollars in a purse. The thief escaped. no trace of the intruder or the diamond. The room was entered between midnight and daylight. the diamond in a tie on the dresser and the tie and diamond disappeared. Critzer’s trousers were rifled and thrown aside. Entry gained by raising a rear window.
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E. K Critzer
Critzer Jewelery Establishment
West Evergreen Street
Child Bitten by Vicious Dog. Owner Fined
Julian Garcia, 10, was bitten near his home at 604 Zavala street while buying tortillas. Tomasa Zapata, owner of the dog, faced police court and was fined $10 for letting a vicious dog run at large. sentence suspended if the animal is killed within six hours.
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Julian Garcia
Zavala Street
Tomasa Zapata
Three Scholarships Awarded to Maine Avenue School Graduates
Three college scholarships will be awarded to top graduates of the Maine Avenue school at graduation exercises on May 28. Miss Ethel Fe, the year’s top average, receives a scholarship to the University of Texas. another to Lane University in New Orleans. Fred Harris, salutatorian and orator, earned the Texas scholarship for best year average. Jean Way is valedictorian with Mary Crider as salutatorian. Beethoven hall hosts the ceremony after a class meeting last week.
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Maine Avenue 7
Ethel
University of Texas
Lane University
New Orleans
Harris
Jean Way
Mary Crider
Fred Harris
Beethoven Hall
Publicity League to Elect Officers at Chamber Meeting
Publicity League division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold an 8 o'clock meeting in the Chamber audi to elect a new board officers and directors for the year. Postal cards were mailed to all members urging attendance due to the importance of the business to be acted upon.
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Publicity League Division
Chamber of Commerce
Audi
Stevedores Riot Breaks Over Locust Point Work Stop
In Baltimore on May 13 striking stevedores clashed with strikebreakers at Locust Point. Police intervened and arrested six rioters who were armed. The strikebreakers resumed work after the disturbance.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Locust Point
Brunner Family Visit Ties Austin to Kansas City Delegation
Mr and Mrs C J Brunner of Austin travel with Mr Brunner serving as a delegate to the Kansas City convention. Mrs Brunner visits her mother and sister Mrs Loue Gilbert and Mrs H J Bluitt during the trip.
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C. J. Brunner
Austin
Brunner
K. C
Loue Gilbert
H. J. Bluitt
Wonderful Cures Reported in Germany
Revival of simple herbal remedies over concentrated inorganic treatments emerges in Germany with a new school of physicians mimicking animal healing. Dr. R V Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery using native roots like Golden seal Oregon grape mandrake queen s root and black cherrybark as a harmless cleanser and stomach tonic. A testimonial from J Donald Matheson of Ossining New Jersey credits the pills with relief from long standing stomach and nervous heart issues after poor prior results with conventional medicines.
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Germany
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
Doctor Pierce
J. Donald Matheson
Ossining
N. J
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