Delayed Bond Election Foes Clash in City Council Vote
Citizens' League candidates declared elected as council canvassed recent results. A proposed resolution to hire extra help in the tax assessor's office for a property tax poll list, a prerequisite for the bond election, was defeated amid opposition from anti administration aldermen. Brown's margin over Ryan tallied 2936, with detailed mayor and city posts listed.
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Lambert
Steves
Lucas, Mauermann
Kenney
Ecouncil
Mauermann
Lucas
Fincham
Brown
Dielmann
Menger
Clinton G. Brown
Joseph Ryan
George R. Gillette
Edward H. Wicks
Charles F. A. Hummel
Charles L. Saur
C. Villemain
H. Morris
James F. Garland
Samuel Spindle
J. Frank Gallagher
Edward Braden
George Lowther
J. J. Sweeney
Albert Steves
Charles T. Fincham
Ray Lambert
Leo M. J. Dielmann
W. L. Richter
Frank J. Bosshardt
W. L. Barker
T. Mr. Dechman
Jack W. Neal
Edward Gutzeit
George W. Saunders
W. B. Kerr
Col. F. A. Chapa
Henry Wagner Jr
John W. Warren
W. L. Schlesinger
U. H. Rische
John Mueller
Robert F. Uhr
J. D. Pulliam
William L. Hoefgen
W. H. Kennon
A. B. Hillan
J. R. Baldwin
N. M. Karney
Potter
Alderman Eambert
Alexander Potter
New York
Public Utilities Committee
San Antonio
Ryan
Train wrecks blamed on poor equipment in 1912 summer
In Washington on May 20 the report states defective railroad equipment and tracks caused 68 percent of derailments nationwide during July August and September 1912. The three months saw 935 more train accidents than 1911, including 901 more collisions and derailments. 288 people on steam lines died in those incidents.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promise Quick Liver Relief
Bold claims tout HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS as the remedy for liver stomach and bowel troubles including constipation. They promise quick toxin elimination and improved energy. warn against Calomel and drastic purgatives. Sample offer notes 25 cent price and a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark.
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
Inter state Commerce Commission reports railroad accident totals
The bulletin shows 4598 killed and 87 more dead from the killed and 36 more injured, with total casualties across all accidents rising. It cites $3,366,401 in damage to equipment and roadway and notes derailments compose 10 percent from broken rails and 31 percent from defective wheels. Industrial accidents add 114 killed and 28,884 injured, with shifts in those figures.
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Rand
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fifty Seven Arrested At Paterson Silk Mill Strike
Fifty seven people were arrested near the Price silk mill in Paterson New Jersey as 1200 or more strikers and supporters gathered to jeer returning workers. Arrests occurred after demonstrators refused to move on. Three prisoners were women with one baby. the woman with the infant was paroled.
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Paterson
N. J
Price
Screen Wire Sam Speir Hon. Co.
Sam Speir Hon. Co. succeeds to BE. L. Hofheinz at 219 Losoya Street in a short business notice.
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Sam Speir Hon. Co
BE. L. Hofheinz
Losoya Street
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Quick Night Time Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe calomel substitute. It claims the product cleanses bilious conditions, relieves headaches and coated tongues, and improves digestion without side effects, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dodson
A.M. Fischer
Fischer’s
Engineer Wins Suit Over Canadian Silver Mines
Charles D. Flynn mining engineer won a suit against the King Edward mining syndicate for 416253 asserting reward of 19 percent of profits from silver mines in the Cobalt region, Canada. The case, tried before a Supreme Court jury in Brooklyn, was brought in the name of George Niner who acted as dummy plaintiff for Flynn.
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New York
Charles D. Flynn
King Edward Mining Syndicate
Cobalt
Canada
Brooklyn
George Niner
Flynn
Royal wedding may ease Britain Germany ties
Berlin reports show Kaiser Wilhem II uses Princess Victoria Louise wedlock to visibly improve Anglo German relations. The wedding and royal visit program highlight pardoning English spies and planned escorts for King George and Emperor Nicholas, signaling political aim amid cautious press.
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Berlin
Victoria Louise
Ernest August of Cumberland
Great Britain
Germany
King George
Queen Mary
Nord Deutsche Allgemaine Zeitung
Emperor Nicholas
Russia
George
Corpus Christi board starts largest Texas paving project
Corpus Christi begins a 150 block street paving program costing about half a million dollars. The work, awarded to a Dallas firm last September, should finish by January. Curbs and gutters first, with concrete and paving to follow. The plan uses the assessment lien act: city pays 25 percent, property owners 75 percent. Dittlinger Lime Co. of New Braunfels supplies 500 tons of rock daily.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Dallas
Dittlinger Lime Co
New Braunfels
George T. Jambers
San Antonio
Republicans to Meet in Washington for Executive Planning
J B Reynolds secretary of the Republican National Convention arrives in Washington to organize an executive committee meeting on Saturday and to canvass the political situation. The Republican Congressional Committee is set to form next month and work in harmony with Reynolds's group.
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Washington
D.C
J. B. Reynolds
Executive Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
Reynolds
Delegates Arrive in Galveston for Western Electrical Convention
Delegates arriving in Galveston today will attend the ninth annual convention of the Western Electrical and Gas Association. The event runs from tomorrow through Saturday with an elaborate program planned.
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Galveston
Tex
Southwestern Electrical and Gas Association
Secret of Charm Talcum by Lehn & Fink Promises Fresh Appeal
The advertisement touts Lehn & Fink's Riveris Talcum as a refined fragrance that pleases others and leaves users feeling clean wholesome and attractive. It emphasizes purity fine texture cooling skin and soothing effect urging readers to buy the large glass jar at the drug store.
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Lehn & Fink
Lehn & Fink's
Lehn & Fink’s
Manufacturer Chief Denounces Labor Violations in Report
John Kirby Jr. of Dayton, heads the National Association of Manufacturers and condemns organized labor for violence. He cites Congress, the Sherman act, Clayton bills, and tainted leadership, urging a government of law and warning against creeping class legislation.
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Detroit
Micn
John Kirby Jr
Dayton
Ohio
National Association of Manufacturers
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
American Federation of Labor
Labor Trust
House
Senate
Department of Justice
William Howard Taft
Industrial Workers of the World
Kirby
Queen Gray Hair Restorer Promises Fast Natural Color
An advertised hair product claims to restore the natural color of gray or faded hair instantly using an easy scientific treatment. It comes in 50c and 1.00 sizes and is available from H. L. Wagner and druggists and stores nationwide.
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H. L. Wagner
Woman-posing thief Baker linked to California counterfeiting case
James Arthur Baker, arrested in Kansas City, confessed to forging and counterfeiting in California and Japan. He described posing as a woman named Alice Baker, teaching, marrying an attorney, and aiding a $7000 counterfeit scheme before stealing blank money orders in Summerland. He awaits California transfer.
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Kansas City
James Arthur Baker
Summerland
Cal
Oklahoma
Pacific Coast
Idaho
Alice Baker
Baker
Los Angeles
Japan
California
Riverside
Pasadena
Iowa
Support Wins Thanks for Card Party Benefit
Directors of the Protestant Orphans' Home Association thank city enterprises for aiding a Gunter Hotel card party last Wednesday. Special gratitude to the chairman, committee, Gunter Hotel, The Daily Light, San Antonio Express, merchants and artists, Col C G Treat, printing firms, contributing ladies, and Frisco Railroad. The $850 raised will fund enlarging the West End home to better house homeless orphans.
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Protestant Orphans’ Home Association
Gunter Hotel
Daily Light
San Antonio Express
Col. C. G. Treat
Frisco Railroad Company
West End
Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage Sold in One-Pound Boxes
Union Meat Company offers old-time breakfast pork sausage in one-pound boxes for twenty five cents per pound. Hotels and bars carry Piel Bros. bottled beer.
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Union Meat Company
Piel Bros
Y M C A Work Shown To Members Through Pictures
Y M C A pictures posted in the lobby depict the global and national work of the association. Images include major buildings in Boston New York Chicago and scenes from China Korea Africa India and others to illustrate athletic teams and notable projects. Local secretary E E Dilley aims to increase member interest and awareness.
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Young Men's Christian Association
E. E. Dilley
Boston
New York
Chicago
China
Korea
Africa
India
Foley Kidney Pills Promising Kidney Health Advice
A family doctor notes women seek help for female troubles but improve after kidney and bladder treatment. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills are the best safe medicine, with tonic action and quick results, promoted by Fischer Drug Co.
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Foley
Croup
Fischer Drug ‘Co
Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
Fischer Drug Co
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Citizens’ League
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