Paris Bandits Blown Up After Eight Hour Siege
Octave Garnier and Vallet, heads of France's last major bandit gang, were killed when dynamite destroyed the Nogent Sur Marne villa known as Moulin Rouge after an eight hour battle with police, gendarmes, and Zouaves. Five policemen were wounded.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Octave’Garnier
Vallet
Nogent Sur Marne
Garnier
M. Guichard
M. Lepine
Bonnet
Dubois
Choisy-Le-Roi
Welfare Commission Meets at Dallas for Insurance Law Amendments
The Texas Welfare commission, with fifteen members, meets in Dallas to examine how state laws affect Texas industries. Key talks include R S Lovett of Harriman Lines and insurance briefings by Robert Lynn Cox. Members were appointed by commercial leaders. open sessions continue while business remains. An amendment to the Roberts insurance law is expected as a main topic.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas Welfare Commission
Texas
R.S. Lovett
Harriman Lines
Robert Lynn Cox
Associated Life Insurance
O. E. Dunlap
Waxahachie
M. H. Wolfe
W. B. Weary
W. T. Loudermilk
de Leon
Texas Commercial Secretaries
R. C. Duff
Houston
Roberts Insurance
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Five Years Rheumatism
Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston says five years of rheumatism left him unable to work and with stiff knees until Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports rapid improvement and full recovery after using the medicine, urging others to try it. Available in liquid form or Sarsatabs tablets.
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Henry J. Goldstein
Barton Street
Boston
Mass
Hood
Mr. Goldstein
San Antonio Treasurer Delays Bond Ledger Supplemental Report
The San Antonio city treasurer F W Church Sworn statement explains why separate tax levies for each bond issue cannot be shown. Comptroller Lane has not yet accepted the supplemental report filed with him, and cancellation or allocation details remain undetermined.
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Austin
Tex
I’. W. Church
San Antonio
Church
F. W. Church
City of San Wrert
City of
Quickest cure for all foot ailments advertises Calocide
An ad touts Calocide compound as a sure remedy for feet. It claims dissolving two tablespoons in warm water and soaking for fifteen minutes relieves soreness, corns, calluses, bunions, and odors with immediate effect. The ad notes a twenty-five cent box suffices and that druggists can supply it quickly.
Storm winds devastate Rockport causing $10,000 damage
A 60 mph gale battered Rockport for 30 minutes on May 15, blowing down trees and buildings and flooding streets. A City garage building was demolished, a water tank inverted into the bay, and Moore Dry Goods window shattered. Two men were injured and damage totaled about $10,000.
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Rockport
Tex
Bay Front
T. J. Lee
Louis Peden
Clint Gray
Jackson Fish Wharf
Water Street
J. B. Henyon
San Antonio
Grewe
Moore Dry Goods Company
Refreshing Sleep Induced by Horsford Acid Phosphate
An avteaspoonful dose of Horsford acid phosphate in a glass of cold water before bed is claimed to promote restful sleep.
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Horsford
First Test of Strength in Republican Delegates
Delegates chosen by pro Taft and pro Roosevelt groups prepare for a district convention at Burnet to decide which delegation will be seated. Julius Oppenheimer and Arthur M. Gray lead the Taft side, with J. D. Dodson heading Roosevelt, as both camps predict victory.
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Burnet
Julius Oppenheimer
Arthur M. Gray
Fas
J. D. Dodson
Roosevelt
Peon Tatt
Julius
Heimer
Harry W. Hamilton
J. B. Elgin
C. Runge
J. B. Henyon
H. C. Heilig
J. M. Hopkins
J. W. Samsom
Jay Adams
C. (. Cresson
W. W. Wharton
J. W. Vann
O.S. Newell
Terrell
Major Mose Harris
Ira Odgen
William L. Stiles
John M. Womack
John 8. Sweet
W. A. Haas
Claude Springall
A. H. Cadwallader
J. L. Strohm
Tonic Claims to Drive Out Malaria for All Ages
Ad promotes The Old Standard Group Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy that strengthens the body for both adults and children, priced at 60 cents.
Carriages Offered at Low Prices by Staactke Bros
Staactke Bros advertise a large assortment of carriages buggies and phaetons offered at very low prices. The sale emphasizes value and variety to attract buyers seeking affordable conveyances.
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Staactke Bros
Stockdale benefit game pits fat and lean in 23 to 19 win
Stockdale Texas May 15 The fat and the lean men of Stockdale clashed in a benefit baseball game yesterday afternoon The fat side won 23 to 19 The two teams included preachers farmers blacksmiths merchants and physicians forming a parade to the diamond Proceeds went to the local school fund.
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Stockdale “Fats” Wallop “Iveans
Stockdale
Tex
Mercedes Defeats McAllen In Hidalgo League Opener
In the Hidalgo County League opener played in Mercedes on May 14, Mercedes defeated McAllen 11 to 8. The winners showed fast fielding and strong all around play, with McAllen mounting a ninth inning rally that came too late to change the outcome.
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Mercedes
McAllen
Tex
Bonhag may drop out of Olympic team after father's death
George Bonhag, celebrated long distance runner and Olympic team hopeful, may withdraw from the U S squad following the death of his father William Bonhag last night in New York.
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Bonhag
Associated Press
New York
George Bonhag
America
William Bonhag
Chamber of Commerce backs fair bond plan
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed a $75,000 six percent ten year bond issue to preserve the International fair property. Directors authorized support including free use of quarters and staff for the committee. About $50,000 of the total has already been subscribed through Young Men's Business League efforts, with a concerted campaign expected to finish soon. The chamber also plans a freight traffic bureau and named a committee to oversee its setup.
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Chamber of Commerce
John B. Carrington
Fair Trustees
Young Men's Business League
Charles Graebner
T. Weir Labatt
D. J. Strauss
Garden Academy May Fete Crowns Queen At Campus Event
Garden academy pupils staged an elaborate May fete on the Highland Park campus replicating the San Antonio fiesta. A throne stood atop tennis court steps beneath a crown canopy as Miss Cora Lee Wupperman of St Mary’s hall was announced queen of May. Miss dna Weisfelt and Clara Cole served as attendants with knights Joe Hole and others guiding the procession.
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Manuel Deilien
Margaret Haile
William James
Cora Lee
Frank Poyle
Countess
Bonn-Avon
Sidney Moore
Joe Austin
Corinne Vaughn
Orville Ireson
H. Sylvester Davenport
Hobbs
Ellington
Fort Sam Houston
Sylvester Davenport
Eveene
Arnold Elly
William A. James
Frank C. Poyle
Manuel Beltran
Leutenants
San Antonio
Garden Academy
Highland Park
Cora Lee Wupperman
St. Mary’s Hall
Dna Weisfelt
Clara Cole
Joe Hole
Insurance department grants Texas authority to two firms
The Texas department of insurance and loans issues certificates of authority to three life insurers. The II Bankers' Life Association of Milwaukee and the Cologne Assurance Company of Cologne receive permission to operate in Texas.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Insurance and Loan
Texas
II Bankers’ Life association of _ mouth
Iil
Cologne Asurance Company of Cologne
Barker Campaign Swing Stirs Texas Comptroller Bid
Bos Barker in Austin reports that Bob Ker of San Antonio, candidate for comptroller and chief clerk of the Texas lower house, is in the state and optimistic about securing the Democratic nomination at the July primaries after touring widely.
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Bos Barker
Austin
Tex
Bob Ker
San Antonio
Texas Legisla
Barker
Dem
Milady’s Toilet Table Ad Appears in Old Catalog
Vintage medicinal and cosmetic ad describes Therox and Atone products for facial care and hair whitening. Claims include preserving complexions, soft satiny skin, light lustrous hair, and hair removal. Also promotes Mother's Salve for tired or aching feet and general relief for headaches and backache.
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