Suborned by Yankee Gold and the Panama Split
A Panama zone takeover saga from a Colombian decree accuses Theodore Roosevelt and United States agents of instigating Panama's rebellion. It details supposed conspirators including Manuel Amador, Frederico Boyd, and Philippe Bunau-Varilla, and claims U S actions to seize the canal zone.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
United States
Panama
Lombia
United
Jorge Wills Pridalla
Department of
Boyaca
Roosevelt
Manuel Amador Erreroa
Frederico Boyd
Ameri
Felipe Buu Varilla
Ban Huertas
Ruben J. Varon
Theodore Roosevelt
Hama
Republic of Panama
Calomel remedy marketed by Raben Co Houston
An old advertisement promotes a Calomel laxative product from the Raben Co of Houston Texas. It warns that Calomel can cause sickness or salivation and touts Rabane tes as gentle and easy to take in a 350 package.
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Druegists
Raben Co
Houston
Teaas
Proprieters
Bound to Colombia Sovereignty on Isthmus Yanama 1846
The document states that in 1846 Colombia bound itself to uphold sovereignty on the Isthmus of Yanama in exchange for concessions, claiming this prevented Colombia from submitting to traitors allied with the United States. It notes Colombia did not recognize Panama's republic and mandated all pupils to memorize the account.
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Colombia
Yanama
United States
History of Nations
Republic of Panama
Northwestern senior coeds reject men in sorority initiations
In Chicago, Northwestern University women refuse to allow men in sorority initiations after a group of men aided 83 candidates. Masks bound hands and blindfolds triggered a confrontation at Patten Gym, with others untangling the Group and unmasking the men.
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Northwestern University
Associated Press
Chicago
Epsilon Iota Sorority
Patten Gymnasium
Man Dies Saving Woman From Erie Canal
Utica notes a 35 year old man William McSweeney died about 2 am while trying to rescue Miss Charlotte Smith from drowning in the Erie canal. Miss Smith, in a ball gown and furs, fell in as they were leaving a party. He pulled her out but sank and was recovered half an hour later. Smith suffered only a drenching.
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THE
Associated Press
Utica
State Health Officer Plans Meeting Program
State Health Officer Steiner who chairs the state board of health will soon publish the program for the upcoming meeting of county and city health officers to be held here on November 13. Officials anticipate 150 to 200 health officers in attendance making the gathering a notable event.
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Austin
Tex
Steiner
State Board of Health
Taylor Poultry Show Dates Set For December
Taylor Texas November 4 At a Taylor Poultry association meeting the second annual poultry show was scheduled for December 7 8 and 9. Last year’s show drew strong exhibitor interest and organizers expect more fanciers to exhibit stock. The event is expected to be held in the Murphy hotel building.
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Taylor
Tex
Taylor Poultry Association
Murphy Hotel
Demand for Bond Made
Liquidating Agent Wilkins of the Harris County Bank and Trust company has formally demanded from two surety companies 17500 dollars the bond of missing President Frank W Vaughan to answer indictments warrants are out for his arrest.
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Associated Press
Houston, Tex
Wilkins
Harris County Bank and Trust Company
Frank W. Vaughan
Fourth venire for McNamara trial examined for disqualifications
The fourth venire appeared before Judge Walter Bordwell for a last preliminary examination to weed out those disqualified for jury service. Court sessions were limited as defense counsel sought Saturday to clear private business plans including New Year’s Day 1912. Many veniremen reported age over 60 and some were excused on that basis.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
McNamara
Walter Bordwell
Rudolph and Bride Quietly Wed in Texas Affair
Professor William J. Rudolph and Miss Alice Ma- wed in New Braunfels with the couple keeping details confidential for several days. Austin dispatch notes a private ceremony amid family and friends, reflecting a discreet wedding in early November.
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Austin, Tex
William J. Rudolph
Alice Ma
Governor Colquitt to Open Waco Cotton Palace Today
The second annual Texas Cotton Palace will be opened this afternoon with a parade to Cotton Palace park followed by a formal address by Governor Colquitt. Short remarks will be given by Baylor University President E. P. Brooks Mayor H. B. Mistrot and other officials.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Texas Cotton Palace
Colquitt
Cotton Palace Park
8. P. Brooks
Baylor University
H. B. Mistrot
Albert T. Clifton
Cotton Palace Association
Austin Couple Wed Quietly in New Braunfels Ceremony
Deris and Rudolph, both of Austin, were united in marriage at New Braunfels recently in a discreet ceremony. Rudolph is a music instructor at the State Blind Institute and known statewide for directing at the State Saengerfest last spring. The bride is a well known Austin young woman. They are at home here.
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Deris
Austin
New Braunfels
Rudolph
State Blind Institute
Lights Required on Baby Carriages in Minnesota
Attorney General Simpson issues opinion declaring front and rear lights mandatory for baby carriages wheel barrows and any wheeled vehicle used after dark in Minnesota towns and cities. The provision aims to aid motorists by ensuring visibility but applies to all wheeled devices including baby carriages and wheelbarrows.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Simpson
Taylor Navy couple wed in Waco home ceremony
Misa Net tie Rusch daughter of Mrs Anna Rusch and Herman Rose both of Taylor were married in Waco at the bride’s brother William Rusch home last Sunday. They have returned to Taylor to re-
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Taylor
Tex
Navy
Misa Nettie Rusch
Anna Rusch
Herman Rose
Waco
William Rusch
National Business Congress to Meet in Chicago
A call is issued for the National Business Congress gathering December 11 12 and 18 at the Congress hotel Chicago. Topics include American Merchant Marine foreign commerce currency legislation and permanent exposition of American products in Paris. Transportation delegates will discuss these, ending with a reception and banquet.
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Chicago
National Business Congress
National Business League of America
Congress Hotel
Paris
France
Glee Club Formed at YMCA Meeting
Fifteen charter members joined a YMCA Glee club at a Y building last night with plans to grow into the city’s largest singing society. Cr. F. Ketter served as temporary chairman and outlined objectives of good fellowship and open membership beyond the Y.
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Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
Cr. F. Ketter
Missionary Jubilee Marks Fifth Anniversary Gathering
Foreign Protestant missionary workers met at First Methodist church in New Orleans to celebrate five years of the Woman's Missionary Jubilee. Speakers included Mrs. Henry W. Peabody of Beverly Massachusetts Miss Florence Miller Miss Daisy Davies field secretary for the Missionary Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and Mrs. W E Norvell chairwoman of the Southern Extension Committee. Denominational rallies are scheduled for today.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
First Methodist Church
Henry W. Peabody
Beverly
Mass
Florence Miller
Daisy Davies
Missionary Union of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South
W. E. Norvell
Southern Extension Committee
Inspectors Find Fort Worth Life Firms In Excellent Condition
R C Burton and Sim D Warner from the Texas department of insurance and banking completed an examination of the American Home Life Insurance company of Fort Worth the Fort Worth Life of Fort Worth and the International Travelers association of Dallas. Burton reports all three firms are in excellent condition.
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Austin, Tex
R. C. Burton
Sim D. Warner
Sistant
Department of Insurance and Banking
American Home Life Insurance Company of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Life of Fort Worth
International Travelers’ Association of Dallas
Burton
Seguin Masons Entertain After Lodge Meeting
Seguin Masons of Guadalupe Lodge No 109 hosted guests led by T. T. Van derHoven deputy grand master of the district and Mr Patterson of San Antonio. An enthusiastic meeting followed by an oyster supper at a local hotel.
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Seguin
Tex
T. T. van derHoven
This der Hoeven
Texas Prison System Sees 700000 Dollar Yearly Revenue
J C Haynes reports the Texas state penitentiary will generate about 700000 dollars from a cane crop and sugar sales this year. Approximately 7000000 pounds of sugar are expected, yielding 350000 dollars, with another 350000 from raw cane sales. Cotton and stored bales add potential income. The system aims to become self sustaining despite annual expenses around 1000000 dollars. An additional 16000 dollars is requested to issue a warrant to pay convicts 10 cents per hour under a new law.
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Austin
Tex
J. C.haynes
Barton
State Penitentia
Haynes
Pensioners barred from regular service and militia enlistment
Washington November 4 Brig Gen Robert K Evans chief of the division of military affairs declares pensioners wounded or disabled cannot be enlisted in the regular service and should not join the national guard. He cites several such cases in the organized militia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Robert K. Evans
Division of Military Affairs
National Guard
Burglars Loot Dockhart at Multiple Residences
Thieves hit Dockhart, Lockhart, Texas on Thursday. The Greisenbeck hotel suffered the heaviest loss with access to family rooms. Mrs. Richard Lester of San Antonio lost a gold watch and about $30. E. C. Routh’s residence was entered with a pocketbook and a watch taken. Mrs. Heflin and O Forke Sr. residence losses, including clothing and various articles.
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Dockhart
Lockhart
Tex
Greisenbeck Hotel
Richard Lester
San Antonio
E. C. Routh
Heflin
O. Forke Sr
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