Switchmen Oppose Recall Provision At Union Convention
Delegates at the Switchmen's Union of North America convention in Houston debated recall for grand officers, rejected biennial meetings for a quadrennial plan, and debated insurance methods. They also aimed to bar members of other labor groups from grand lodge delegates. Sunday events planned in Galveston with elections of the ladies' auxiliary officers and a new board of directors.
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Houston
Tex
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Grand Lodge
Buffalo
N. Y
Galveston
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Henrietta Clark
Kansas City
Mary Stewart
Youngstown
Sarah T. Jackson
Margaret Connors
Chicago
Margaret McCarthy
St. Louis
Mary Whiteman
Detroit
Mich
Dittlinger Lime Co Produces 500 Tons Daily
The Dittlinger Lime Co of New Braunfels exports crushed rock at a rate of 500 tons per day, transported by 25 cars. George T. Jambers in San Antonio is the contact for service and information.
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Dittlinger Lime Co
New Braunfels
George T. Jambers
San Antonio
King George Seeks World Peace at Berlin Visit
King George of England, guest of Emperor William, urged world peace in Berlin addressing British residents. The remarks frame royal visits as a sign of cordial relations among Britain Germany and Russia. Lunch with Boris Bethmann Hollweg and U S ambassador Leishmann followed as Emperor Nicholas hosted a Russian envoy.
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Berlin
George
England
William
Queen Mary
von Bethmann-Hollweg
John G. A. Leishmann
United States
Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage Sold In One-Pound Boxes
Union Meat Company advertises breakfast pork sausage in one pound boxes at twenty five cents per pound. Customers are urged to place orders with their butcher or grocer.
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Bermuda
California
Formosa
Congo
Japan
Ceylon
India
Julius Horn
Armour's
Julius Horn Corner
Austin
Union Meat Company
British Ambassador Bragg Receives Warm Farewell Letter
James Bragg former ambassador from Great Britain sends a public letter of appreciation to the American people as he leaves the U S from San Francisco. The note praises U S beauty plans for the capital and notes enduring Anglo American friendship signed by Admiral Dewey Major General Wood Pinchot and other prominent local figures. The column also advertises Riverside Restaurant and summer travel rates from L G N office at 401 East Houston Street.
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Washington
D. C
James Bragg
Great Britain
San Francisco
United States
Admiral Dewey
Leonard Wood
Gifford Pinchot
Thomas Nelson Page
Hobson resigns as president of Southern Society of Washington
Representative Richmond P. Hobson resigns after members voted down expanding the society. Claude N. Kennett is chosen as chairman of the executive committee to succeed him. Hobson will remain a member and seek to promote the society's interests and southern welfare.
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Washington, D. C
Richmond P. Hobson
Southern Society of Washington
Claude N. Kennett
Hobson
Flood damage costs railroad a million
Roanoke Virginia May 23 An official statement from the Norfolk and Western railroad reports 1800 men four weeks and more than a million dollars to restore tracks after the Ohio floods. Total roadbed bridge and telegraph losses reach 526500 with 500000 in lost revenue. An additional 700000 is planned to guard against future losses and another 152000 to repair track and 185000 for bridge damage. About 390 men will work four months and 200 eight months to return to normal operations.
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Roanoke
N. & W. Railroad
Ohio
Portsmouth
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Svioto River
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Mosquito Cure
To rid mosquitoes you can sleep, fish, hunt or work without bites by applying Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil to the face ears and hands. Available in 50c and $1.00 sizes.
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Porter
Charters Granted Across Texas Banking and Industry
A May 23 report lists new Texas charters including Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Bremend with 30000 capital, The Thomson Grocery Company of Temple at 125000, Grand Falls Water and Development Company at 300000, and Wilbarger County Fair Association at 15000. Other incorporations include Carlisle Military Academy at Dalworth, Hines Lumber and Coal at El Paso, L. Simpson Lumber at Fort Worth, Peerless Clothes Pin at Weatherford, Dallas Builders Supply, First State Bank of Rosewood Upshur, and Central Brokerage of San Antonio with varied capitals and named incorporators.
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Austin
Tex
Farmers and Merchants
State Bank of Bremend
Capital Stock
R. B. Spencer
McB. Hearn
A. D. Flowers
Thomson Grocery Company
Temple
F. A. Thomson
Thomson
F. C. Thomson
Grand Falls Water and Development Company
Grand Falls
Ward County
Alfred Ricketts
Arthur B. Kempland
George F. Roberts
Wilbarger County
Central Brokerage Company of
San Antonio
H. W. Butts
George E Wideman
William Ziegenle
Banker to be buried in Macon after week of mercury poisoning
The body of B. Sanders Walker, a young Macon banker, will be buried in Monroe, Ga., after a week of treatment and a death caused by bichloride of mercury poisoning. Telegraphed condolences and treatment suggestions poured in from across the country. The article also lists several re-elections and new hires for local schools and mentions acknowledgments by church and college figures. An ad promotes Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic and stomach aid.
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Macon
B. Sanders Walker
Monroe
Walker
United States
Amsterdam
Teachers Are Elected San Marcos School Board
San Marcos Texas May 23 the city school board has elected G M Sims and other officials to fill vacancies in the board. The announcement notes routine appointments and confirms ongoing district governance.
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E. M. Day
East End Ward
N. H. Moore
Fannie Alexander
Irene Bogard
Mary Lou Rogan
Katherine Lovelace
Nannie Jennings
A. A. Scott
Bernice Moore
Annie Thigpen
Lizzie Raborn
Vera Bell
Libby Edmonston
O. T. Kirksey
J. N. Mathews
West End Ward
Bess Barnes
Emily Dickson
le Verne Hicks
San Marcos
Tex
G. M. Sims
Bryan to Address Auburn College Homecoming
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan will give the principal address at Auburn College homecoming commencement on June 3 in Mobile Alabama. Over thirty percent of the graduates from nearly every state will attend while Governor Emmet O Neal gives the welcome and Rt Rev Beverly will deliver the sermon.
Yale seniors average cost of BA degree hits 4370
New Haven Conn May 23 The average cost to the members of the present senior class of getting a bachelor of arts degree at Yale was 4370. Statistics from academic seniors show averages for undergrad years 1020 for freshmen 1052 for sophomores 1136 for juniors and 1162 for seniors.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate and Piel Bros Beer Ad
An ad notes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for relief of tired nerves brain fag and headache after mental strain or overwork. It also states that all first class hotels and bars sell Piel Bros bottled beer.
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Horsford
Piel Bros
Bishop Nussbaum to Take Up Corpus Christi Residence
Bishop Paul Nussbaum, consecrated last Tuesday as head of the Corpus Christi diocese, is due by Sunday and will immediately reside in the city. Born in Philadelphia 42 years ago, he was ordained there and later served in Brazil. he speaks 13 languages and is noted for canonical law expertise. Screen doors and windows advertised by Sam Speir Hdn Co at 219 Losoya Street.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Paul Nussbaum
Corpus
Peter Verdanger
Laredo
Nussbaum
Philadelphia
St. Michael's
New Jersey
Brazil
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