Insurance debate fuels Texas campaign talks
In Austin May 26 Governor Ferguson discusses the stalled insurance company money trust issue as a key campaign topic after a Senate defeat on Gibson HI. He notes the vote against the measure and appears unfazed, framing the question as a pivotal race factor. He was present during the chamber vote and the committee report’s adoption.
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Austin
Tex
Taran
Innes
Ferguson
Senate
Urnor
Best Laxative For Children Ad Offers Dr Caldwell Syrup
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children. It touts mild action without eroding or distress and claims pleasant taste. The copy lists price at fifty cents and provides a Chicago area address for orders.
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Caldwell Byrup Pepain
Caldwell
W. B Caldway
Washington
Monticella
Ills
Texas Insurance Bills and Senate Vote Update
A Texas Senate session discussions centered on insurance company funding and the fate of a bill praised by supporters. The vote extended late as lawmakers faced proposals on education funding and tax commissions while the governor signaled a possible second called session if needed.
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Texas
Senate
Sam
Gampaigo
Gilson
Mutum
Ber
Lis F
Letter from Gm Girsown Bit at Houston Defeat of Measure
A May 26 report from Austin notes Senate proceedings including a congratulatory letter from Jesse H. Jones of Houston to the Senate for failing to pass the Guyon bill. Jones praises the Robertson insurance law and criticizes outside Texas oil interests. Senator McNealus proposes and the body defeats a measure to grant low bills right of way. Consideration then turns to a road workers eight hour law with amendments debated.
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Texas
AL Ie
House
Jame TE. Jones
Houston
Aubtin
Ter
Senate
Bud
Jesse He Jones
Jones
Hobertson
Page
Washington Monument
M Washington
McNealus
McNealan
Aloo
State Department seeks aid for Galician Jewish relief
Washington May 26 The State Department says it cannot coordinate with thousands of Galician Jews seeking help and reports failed diplomatic channels from Austria and Russia. It quotes the Volga of messages to Galicia failing to reach recipients and notes the Rus sian foreign office will not inquire individually. Louis Marshall to aid in locating lost letters and organizing relief efforts.
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New York
State Department
Washington
Louis Marshall
Galicia
America
Therm
Gullole
Marshall
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Ill Woman
A Loseing Hope woman from Betlevus Ohio reports severe illness and nervous pains. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she rapidly improved and is now well. The ad promotes the remedy and invites letters in confidence for adults seeking advice.
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Betlevus
Ohio
Tydla
Pinkham
Lydia
Chie Chapman
Bellevue
Gasoline and benzene processes hailed as wartime fuel advance
Washington May 20 Secretary Lane announced progress in developing gasoline and benzene refining methods by Dr Walter Biliran of the bureau. The gasoline process is read for large scale industrial use and the benzene process is to be ready soon. A New York chemical firm co operates, turning over patentable equipment and processes to the department for public use.
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Washington
Stcretary Lane
Walter Tr. Biliran
Bureau of
Mings
A Chemical Company of
New York
Jast
Lane
Ciber Companies
Es Eee
Henry in Senate Race in Texas City Remarks
In Austin Congressman Robert L. Henry said he has not yet formally announced but plans to stay in the Texas U.S. Senate race, likely delivering 90 to 700 speeches in the state this summer as he retires from the House to seek the seat. A separate note from Pittsburgh marks Good Roads Day with an estimated 159,000 workers statewide.
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Austin
Tex
United States
Texas
Robert L. Henry
Waco
Corgressman Henry
Congress
Senate
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Calomel Touted as Harsh Remedy Replaced by Liver Tone
An old advertisement warns calomel causes salivation, cramps, and sickness while promoting Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, natural substitute. It claims the product cleanses the liver, boosts energy, and restores health without the harsh side effects of calomel, urging readers to buy it from their druggist.
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Dadson
Aimbi
New British War Cabinet Announced Amid Mixed Enthusiasm
Britain forms a 12-member coalition including Asquith as prime minister and Lloyd George as chancellor, with Kitchener at the War Office and Churchill as first Lord of the Admiralty. Despite king approval, public enthusiasm remains muted as parties reconcile policy and leadership amid wartime challenges.
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War Department
Andrew Bonar Taw
Asquith
Jfaudster
Sir Edward Grey
Frenver Asquith
Uhe Origltry
Cninet
Iberats
Earl Kitchanor
John Redman
Pilminter
Withe
Treasury
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Portfelio
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Wherchin
OC Nuto
Str
Ord Kitchener
David Lloyd George
Thur J
Rattour
Tradu
Walter Kunetmann
Walter Hume
Long Chanuellor
Jter
Winston Spencer Churcht
Ireland
Auguestine Barrell
Scollach
Thomas McClunon Wood
Board of Agriculure
Lord Selborne
Paws
Ua Harcourt
Educa Tint
Arthur Henderson
Geneval
Sir Edward Car
Nou
George
Hls
Rainer
House of Commons
Enlf
Winston
Spencer Churchill
Baron Fisher
First Sea Yard
Chugetti
New Cabinet Criticism in Byirigt Seeps Through
London editors show little enthusiasm for the new cabinet as May 26 reports a cautious reception. Liberal papers voice more disappointment over Viscount Daldane and Sir Edward Carson as attorney general. critics call Carson’s appointment a misstep and note Opposition loyalties remain strong. Other postings are noted, with some debate over naval and ministerial appointments amid party tensions.
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Lordon
London Morning
Arexhelydng
Viscount Taldane
Edward Carson
Daily Chronicle
Sir Edward
Daily News
Nbn Redmann
Edward Car ‘Son
Hidward
Sibela
Refour
Firat
Admiralty
Nils
May 26 Telegrams Describe Political Shifts and Corporate Filings
The report outlines a parliamentary move criticizing John Redmond's seat decline and pledges to support the new government during wartime. It includes a raw summary of chartered companies with capital stock figures and incorporators in Texan and nearby towns, noting amendments to stock and incorporation details.
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Austin
Tex
TH. K. Edwards and Company
Datfac
Fe le Edwards
M. Gann
Hy Phillins
Summerville
WD. Barrett
A.C. Calhoun
A. D. Giddings
Blammann Myung Ol and Gas Company
Jonah
Tee Capital
A Merciless Judge Oale In Truth Test
A dated fragment recounts a sharp test of truth by Father Time and cites various testimonies. A San Antonio real estate dealer laments back pain and headaches, reporting relief after using Downey’s Kidney Pills. The advertisement-like text lists other products and endorsements from several names and firms.
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Oale
San Antonin
Suden
Gonion Ave
San Antonio
Baed Doah
Wischer
Suften
Suften Said: ST Deeve Never Haga Eligi! of Kilhey
Ainse Dasa
Witney Pilts
Dustlers
Dens
Donna Ridney
Chet Mr
Budden
Poeter
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Search for Missing Arthur Whittington Jr. Continues in Texas
In Avr I SIUL Searehing for the Body, ATISTIN, Tex. May 28 the search for the body of Arthur Whittington Jr. continues with a reward offered for recovery. A circulating report claimed the body found was Whittington but proved to be a badly decomposed woman, making identification impossible.
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Arthur & Wihitinero Jr
Dent
Sho
Sen
Whittington
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