Prohibition Campaign Gathers Steam Across Texas
Statewide prohibition movement gains pace with county organizations and distribution of literature. Speakers including Sen Vaughan and Sen Cofer plan dates, Cone Johnson to join soon, Father Murphy set for El Paso rally and other East Texas appearances.
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Horace W. Vaughan
Texarkana
R. E B. Cofer
Gainesville
D .B. Garrett
Patrick J. Murphy
Dalhart
el Paso
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Liberty
Madcho Names Carranza as Military Chief
Venustiano Carranza, temporary resident of San Antonio, named to govern Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas to restore peace. He will move to Saltillo, with a guard, after peace pact with Madero is signed. Carranza, 55, has served as minister of war for the insurgents under Diaz and pledged rapid action to end marauders within six months.
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Venustiano Carranza
San Antonio
Saltillo
Mexico
Insurrectos
Senor Carranza
Diaz
Madero
Yin
Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs Rejects Suffrage Endorsement
In Sedalia Missouri on May 20 the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs refused to endorse the women's suffrage movement. A special meeting connected with the national suffragette association saw delegates vote down a resolution to endorse equal rights.
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Sedalia
Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
National Suffragette Association
Taft Commutes Feeney Sentence to Four Months
President Taft shortened the five year embezzlement sentence of J. R. Feeney cashier of the First National Bank of Fayetteville Tennessee to four months with warded starting September 1. Feeney, age 69, will undergo medical treatment during the term as doctors warned that longer imprisonment could be fatal.
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Washington
J. R. Feeney
Fayetteville
Tenn
Taft
Feeney
Cotton Mills Prepare to Close in Knoxville
Notices posted in Asheville area mills state the plants will close June 15 for an indefinite period. The move follows two years of unprofitability. The Cones, noted North Carolina cotton figures, hold major interests.
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Knoxville, Tenn
The
Sentinel
Asheville
N. C
North Carolina
Labor leaders demand Sheriff Spain resigns after petition drive
In Oklahoma City labor leaders say they collected nearly 25000 signatures urging Sheriff Spain to resign. They claim during the street car strike he commissioned hundreds of deputies and armed them with orders to shoot if trouble arose. In Palestine Texas Mia John Normington dies suddenly at home of heart failure.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Spain
Palestine
Tex
John Normington
Boys Scout Demonstration Offers Summer Solution for Boys
A YMCA demonstration in which Boy Scouts show campfire building semaphore signaling and first aid skills highlights how the organization keeps boys active and away from mischief. It promotes self reliance, respect for the flag, outdoor living, knowledge of nature, and wholesome competition to develop mind, body, and soul.
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Boy Scouts
John Burroughs
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Ernest Thompson Seton
Boy Scoutg
Bre
Chapin Trial Begins in Victoria Over Rountree Killing
D B Chapin faces trial in Victoria Texas for the August 18 1910 killing of Oscar J Rountree after a habeas corpus ruling moved the venue from San Antonio Sheriff Tobin served subpoenas to witnesses including officers and newsmen as San Antonians were summoned to testify The defendant posted 10000 bail for appeal and the trial opens in district court tomorrow morning
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D. B. Chapin
Bexar County
Oscar J. Rountree
Victoria
Texas
L. N. Hofer
Merk
Victoria District Court
Tobin
San Antonians
Rountree
Dan Breen
East Houston Street
Judge Chapin
Court Keeps Busy Dismisses 98 Cases in Session
In Brownsville Texas Judge W B Hopkins presided over a five week district court term. Of 199 cases on the dockets at the start 98 were disposed of before the court adjourned today.
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Brownsville
Tex
W. B. Hopkins
Alderman Says Women Ushers Threaten Theatres
Chicago Alderman Frank Britton urges an ordinance to replace women ushers with men. He argues that attractive young ushers could trigger panic during emergencies, prompting a mass exit from theatres.
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Chicago
Frank Britton
Council Committee On
Digestit Promises Fast Relief for Indigestion
A new remedy Digestit is advertised for stomach trouble with claims it digests food quickly and relieves indigestion. Stores nationwide stock it and offer refunds if unsatisfied. Consumers may send for a 50 cent sample with no purchase required.
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Ameri
Jackson
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Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Houston, Tex
Union Painless
West Commerce
Schober Beer
Schober Ice & Brewing Co
Union Meat Company
Beef and Pork Packers
Union Stock Yards
San Antonio, Texas
Madcho
Garranza
Missouri Women's Clubs
Oraeons
Cinderella
Chessum
Francis Ragsdale
Wendell Prime
Walter Townsend
Shelley Collier
Frank Love
G. S. Chessum
George Cannon
Marcus Goodrich
Aubrey Schofield
Scouts’ Organization
London
Chapin
Wight
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