Vitalitas advertised as a natural health aid in Austin ad
Mrs. George P. Alten of 919 East 10th Street Austin states eight months of illness with stomach liver and kidney trouble improved after using Vitalitas. The ad claims it is unlike medicine and promotes natural health through cleansing and invigorating effects. It invites readers to inspect a display and sample at Wagner drug store 407 East Houston Street.
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George P. Alten
East 10Th Street
Austin
Texas
Vitalitas
Wagner Drug Store
East
Houston Street
Steward is a Poet Edward Fagg joins St. Anthony Hotel
Edward S. Fagg, veteran hotel steward from Santa Barbara, becomes chief steward at the St. Anthony Hotel, succeeding C. A. Miller. A poet and friend of James Whitcomb Riley, Fagg has 35 years in the trade across 28 states and Canada, with a storied hostelry career. A tangential note mentions railway stations in Russia keeping passenger complaint books.
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Edward
Canada
St. Anthony
Made-in-San Antonio Display Praised at Menger Show
Visitors praise the women department and Boys Corn Club exhibits at the Made-in-San Antonio show in the Menger hotel garage. The women's section features red bunting and ferns while the corn club exhibit aims to surpass county displays. Fruit exhibits from San Antonio and Bexar County include persimmons pears figs lemons and pomegranates. Flower contest Friday led by Mrs. W B McMillan. Fruit judged the next day. Orphans were admitted free this afternoon.
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Women’s Department
Boys’ Corn Club
Dallas
J. Kendrick Collins
Supreme Court backs $20 license fee for reciprocal agents
In Austin on November 5 the Texas Supreme Court sustained the Thirty third Legislature provision charging a $20 license fee for each agent of a reciprocal or inter insurance concern. J H Plunkett of Dallas sought to compel issuance of a license without paying the fee. No opinion was written.
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Austin
Tex
J. H. Plunkett
Dallas
W. W. Collier
Insurance and Banking
Supreme Court
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking
Plunkett
Intervening in Mexican crisis avoided Huerta policy unclear
Washington disputed approach as Secretary Bryan refused to discuss details while reports of a U S move against General Huerta circulated. The navy routed Chester was ordered to Vera Cruz to replace battleships with lighter craft for harbor duties and rapid dispatch.
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United States
Washington
Bryan
Huerta
Mexico City
State Department
Chester
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Vera Cruz
Daniels
Tampico
Mexican Gulf
Navy Department
North Dakota
New York Navy Yard
Huerta Pressed by Washington to Quit Power at Once
Rumors at the National Palace say Washington demands Huerta retire immediately and cease involvement in government. The memo warns of an ultimatum and possible Congress action for sterner measures if he resists. Huerta’s allies view the terms as decisive, urging him to step down for peace and a quick return to elections.
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City OF
Mexico
National Palace
Huerta
Washington
United States
Congress
General Huerta
Few Americans in Mexico report indicates remaining in republic
Washington dispatch reports that only about five thousand of the more than fifty thousand Americans in Mexico before the present diplomatic difficulties remain in the republic. The note outlines a sharp reduction amid ongoing tensions and uncertain prospects for travel and residence.
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Republic
Washington, PD. C
Mexico
Swamp Root Endorsed For Kidney And Bladder Troubles
A Greensburg Indiana man testifies after liver bladder distress, claiming two bottles of Kilmer's Swamp Root cured him. The letter dates February 14 1913 and cites persistent pain, sleep disruption, and rapid recovery with the remedy, urged for other sufferers.
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Thomas A. Bennett
Greensburg
Indiana
T. A. Bennett
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
Letter to Dr Kilmer Co urges readers to send ten cents for a sample size bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular size bottles for sale in drug stores and asks readers to mention the San Antonio Daily Light. The rest cites US Mexico border movement and Americans in Mexico City, Torreon, Monterey, Guaymas, and Mazatlan with 5000 total, and mentions Wilson’s warning with few new instructions and some Americans returning. However the piece blends ad copy with geopolitical notes.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
United States
State Department
Mexico City
Torreon
Monterey
Guaymas
Mazatlan
Wilson
Congress
Intervention Seen Likely As U S Faces Mexican Crisis
London morning papers urge US action amid Mexican turmoil. editorials from The Morning Post The Express The Times and The Chronicle discuss the need to secure governance in Mexico, the option of intervention, and potential outcomes including a possible Mexican war if Huerta resists.
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London
London Morning Papers
Washington
Wilson
The
Morning Post
United States
Mexico
the Express
the Times
Huerta
the Chronicle
Federals Turn Canons Toward Eagle Pass as Tension Rises
Reports from Piedras Negras say Mexican Federal troops directed guns toward Eagle Pass, prompting fear of cross border fire. Americans near the river observed troop parades and deceptive maneuvers to mislead observers. Diplomatic tensions grow as Huertista sympathizers head home while Constitutionalists express mixed satisfaction.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Piedras Negrag
Secret Service
Huertista
Wilson policies defended against opposition claim
The excerpt states that supporters endorse President Wilson’s policies and declare that no opposition will be offered to any decision the American government may choose to undertake.
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Wilson
Troops to be moved reports prompt equipment prep
In Nogales Arizona officers commanding border patrol troops ordered to prepare equipment for field service. Tucson railroad division officials asked for statements on facilities for troop movement. San Francisco army HQ denied any confirmed movement and speculated on possible Fort Ethan Allen exchange. Southern Pacific offered no news of movement.
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Nogales
Ariz
United States
Tucson
San Francisco
Cal
Army
Pacific Division
Fort Ethan Alien
Vermont
Southern Pacific
Zepeda Declared Not Responsible for Belem Prison Murder
Alienists in Mexico City found Enrique Zepeda not responsible for the murder of Major Gabriel Hernandez at Belem prison on March 27. Zepeda, linked to Huerta, led police to the prison, had Hernandez killed, and ordered the body burned. A civil judge will decide on release as the inquiry resumes amid drug or alcohol influence allegations.
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Mexico City
Enrique Zepeda
Huerta
Federal District
Belem
Gabriel Hernandez
Madero
Zepada
Hernandez
Zepeda
Atlantic Fleet Battleships Reach Viera Cruz Coast
The Third division of the United States Atlantic fleet with four battleships Rhode Island Virginia Nebraska and New Jersey arrived at Viera Cruz at 6 15 o clock last evening and anchored outside the breakwater as part of a naval movement along the Mexican coast.
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Viera Cruz
Mex
United States Atlantic Fleet
Rhode Island
Virginia
Nebraska
New Jersey
American Under Arrest Ends at El Paso
Acting Chief Moran of the Secret Service announces the arrest at El Paso Texas of J. R. Midwest or related suspect, as reported from Washington on November 5. Details remain sparse but the action marks a significant federal pursuit development.
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Washington, Pd, G
Moran
Secret Service
el Paso
Tex
J. R
American Cornett Caught in Juarez for Counterfeit Coins
Cornett, an American, was caught by Mexican authorities in Juarez while attempting to pass counterfeit nickels and quarters. He was handed over to a U S Secret Service agent in El Paso. The plant associated with the operation was found in El Paso.
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Cornett
Juarez
Rio Grande
Mexico
Secret Service
el Paso
Plans Outlined to Germany by Ambassador Gerard
Berlin November 5 The dispatch from Washington explains steps the United States has taken and will take to settle the Mexican situation Ambassador James W Gerard will present it to the German foreign office this afternoon after his arrival at the foreign ministry in Berlin
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Germany
Berlin
James W. Gerard
Washington
Foreign Office
United States
Grand Jury Discharged in Harrod Death Case
Pulaski county grand jury was discharged after it dismissed a murder charge against 20 year old J E Madding in the July auto accident that killed attorney James B Harrod. A special grand jury will meet on November 19 to probe the death.
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Little Rock
Ark
Robert E. Lea
Pulaski County
J. E. Madding
James B. Harrod
Madding
Pine Bluff
Lea
Mr. Harrod
Harrod
Disbandment of Romance of Billy Goat Hill Company
Owing to a dispute between management and stage hands no performance occurred last night at the Grand. The engagement planned to close tonight ended yesterday. No matinee today and no show tonight. Unpaid salaries caused the dispute. the Grand’s management is not at fault. The company will disband here and ship scenery and properties east.
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Romance of Billy Goat Hill Company
the Grand
National Nut Growers Convene in Houston Address Planned
The National Nut Growers Association holds a three day session in Houston with President Charles A Van Duzee of Cairo Georgia and other officials in attendance. Secretary of Agriculture Trouston is expected Friday to deliver an address at the city auditorium, with Governor Colquitt also slated to attend.
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Houston
Tex
Nut Growers’ Association
Charles A. van Duzee
Cairo
Trouston
City
Colquitt
Wreck of Marseille-Paris Express Kills 32 Near Melun
In Melun France a collision between the Marseille Paris express and a local train last night left 32 dead and 40 injured. Bodies were recovered through the afternoon as President Poincare and Louise Masse visited the scene and hospitals and contributed 1000 dollars to a relief fund for victims families.
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Melun
France
Paris
Here
Raymond Poincare
Louise Masse
Members Build Church at Beacon Hill Early Work Begun
About fifteen Beacon Hill residents and new Catholic congregants started erecting a frame church as temporary quarters until a larger stone church can be built. By afternoon the outer wall neared completion. At noon, congregants’ ladies gathered at Mrs Jt Crosby’s Virginia avenue home for lunch.
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Beacon Hill
Jt. F. Crosby
Virgina Avenue
Local Construction Delays Finish Date Shifts
Workers faced a one day layoff as the new structure could not be completed today. Guests, including Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. W A Wayland of Aguascalientas, Mex, attended a lunch in their honor. Completion now expected tomorrow with final work resuming.
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Crosby
W. A. Wayland
Aguascalientas
Mex
Aged Woman Seeks Government Post in Washington
Miss Phoebe Cousins, the first American woman lawyer and noted lecturer, seeks a government position in Washington. At 73 she has written from St. Louis to friends here asking for help obtaining a department post as she faces destitute circumstances.
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Washington, D. C
Phoebe Cousins
Washington
St. Louis
Abbott Goes to Washington for Food and Drug Officials Meet
Abbott of the pure food department travels to Washington to attend the national meeting of state and federal food and drug officials. The gathering is set for November 14-15 at the National Museum with expected representation from every state. The article also notes wage comparisons between chauffeurs and teachers and mentions international gambling debt recoveries.
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Austin
Tex
Navy
Abbott
Pure Food Department
Washington
National Museum
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