Judge Ramsey Supporters Postpone Organization Meeting
A meeting in the offices of H P Drought postponed permanent organization of Judge Ramsey guber natorial supporters. Victor Keller named temporary chairman and will form a committee to finalize the group. report due at an early next gathering. The move stalls in Drought's absence and Morriss urged the procedure. Mrs. Wm Allen of Chacon New Mexico recovered from a severe cough after Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Edwards King Drug Co.
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Judge Ramsey
H. P. Drought
Victor Keller
Will A. Morriss
Drought
Chacon
New Mexico
Allen
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Break in Hymelia crevasse threatens flood control efforts
New Orleans May 25 The Hymelia crevasse at the Mississippi River breaches the levee, widening to 2100 feet as flood waters race toward Bayou La Fourche and the Teche country. About five million gallons per second pour through the gap, with over $50 000 spent and cribbing swept away. Engineers aim to minimize water flow while private labor shifts to La Fourche levee board support and Captain C Sherrill seeks instructions from the Mississippi River Commission president.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
United States Engineers
Bayou la Fourche
Lake Des Allemands
Teche
Gulf
la Fourche
Wall Paper Manufacturers Acquitted by Jury
A federal court jury found eight wallpaper manufacturers not guilty of Sherman Act conspiracy to restrain trade. Names include J B Pierce, Napppuch, Hobbs, McCoy, Tait, Aler, Newcomb, Maxwell. The case began with indictments on October 8, 1911, and the government’s top witness claimed a chain of stores was blocked from buying wallpaper. Defense argued refusals were based on credit assessments, not unlawful restraint.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Wall Paper
J. B. Pierce
Pierce Wall Paper Company
Cleveland
Winfield A. Nappuch
Standard Wall Paper Company
Hudson Falls
N. Y
Robert E. Hobbs
Hobbs, Benton and Haith
Hoboken N. J
John McCoy
York Card and Paper Company
York, Pa
George ‘Tait
Campbell Wall Paper Company
Glenfalls
C. C. Aler
Frank Hall
Weehawken
N. J
Staacke Bros Offer Best Line of Delivery Wagons
Staacke Bros promote the leading line of delivery wagons in San Antonio claiming superior quality and value for buyers seeking reliable transport for business deliveries.
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Staacke Bros
San Antonio
Grafting charge vs house members sparks debate in EMERGENCY BILL
On the floor Representative Fitz gerald accused members of the house of petty grafting amid debate over an emergency appropriation of 201000 for house expenses. Gillett attacked Democrat extravagance, contending the 55000 contingent fund was the largest yet voted. The telegraphing privilege was debated and the prohibitions were removed by a 140 to 102 vote as the bill passed.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Representative Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Fitzgerald
Gillett
Massachusetts
Davis Nephew of Jefferson Davis Dies Dying in Tucson
William L. Davis nephew of the late Jefferson Davis is dying of paralysis in a Tucson hospital. He is 60, cousin of Mrs. Margaret Howell Jefferson Davis Hayes, and brother to Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer of New York. Davis came to Colorado in 1870 to mine and later lived in Colorado Springs area.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Col
William L. Davis
Jefferson Davis
Tucson
J. Addison Hayes
Davis
Margaret Howell
Jefferson Davis Hayes
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
New York World
Colorado
Blight Damages Potatoes Investigated in Wharton County
Acting on complaints to the department of agriculture from Wharton County potato growers, Commissioner Kane has assigned Prof. E A Miller assistant state entomologist to inspect Wharton County and conduct a thorough investigation into the blight damage.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Agriculture
Wharton County
Kane
E. A. Miller
San Marcos State normal reports successful session
Prof. C. E. Evans announces the San Marcos State normal has closed one of its most successful sessions with 66 students enrolled and completing courses. The event reflects strong turnout and favorable terms for the school in Austin.
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Austin
Tex
C. E. Evans
San Marcos State Normal
Nelson Phillips Named Supreme Court Associate Justice
Special to The Light from Austin reports Nelson Phillips of Dallas was named associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court. He died suddenly yesterday, prompting a swift departure to attend the funeral.
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Austin
Tex
Nelson Phillips
the Supreme
Dallas
Phillips
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