Bankers Seek Broad Reform Of U S Currency System In New Orleans
Walter F. McCaleb and fellow bankers plan a sweeping revision of the U S monetary system at the American Bankers association convention in New Orleans. They favor a centralized governing head, pooling reserves, and a currency backed by general assets to replace the present bonds based issue. Texas delegates travel on a special train from Houston to join the group with plans for a Panama Canal excursion after adjournment.
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American Bankers’ Association
New Orleans
United States
Walter F. McCaleb
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Crescent City
Mr. McCaleb
France
Tha
New York
Texas
Galveston, Har- San Antonio
Houston
R. L. McKibbin
The
Sunnes
San Antonio
Trouston
Otto Meerscheidt
Alamo National Bank
Panama
Canal
Eastern bankers arrive for 37th annual meeting
The first special train carrying eastern bankers to the American Bankers' Association convention reached New Orleans on November 18. Officials including Colonel Frederick E. Farnsworth arrived, with three more trainloads from Chicago and other cities to follow. Former Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, chair of the money commission, was among today’s notable arrivals as the delegation gathers for the event.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
American Bankers’ Association
Chicago
Frederick E. Farnsworth
United States
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Money Commission
Local Banking Institute Guests Arrive for National Convention
Nell university hosts a prominent guest as the local chapter of the American Institute of Banking prepares a reception tonight for national president Raymond G. Cox and other officers. Institute officers arrived this morning and meetings will run through the week. The convention will meet at the Athaeneum auditorium with decorators and florists preparing the hall for the formal opening.
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Nell University
American Institute of Banking
Raymond G. Cox
Institute
Avill
Athaeneum
Habeas Corpus To Packers Not Allowed In This Case
The court rules it cannot take jurisdiction over the habeas corpus petition. It cites that only exceptional circumstances allow separating habeas proceedings from trial and finds no such basis here. The district court has full jurisdiction and has ruled, making immediate review inappropriate.
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Supreme Court
District Court
Auto wedged between streetcar and curb near St James hotel
A seven passenger Packard owned by Carter Mullaly Transfer collided with a streetcar on Houston street at 9 45 am causing slight congestion for about 30 minutes. The chauffeur swerved to avoid a buggy and the car skidded wedging the rear and jacking the front for the streetcar to pass.
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Houston Street
Packard
Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company
St. James Hotel
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp to Hold Social Meeting
The Albert Sidney Johnston Camp United Confederate Veterans will meet at 3 30 in the afternoon tomorrow at the Woodmen of the World hall. A program of short talks and instrumental and vocal music is planned. Public invited to attend.
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Albert Sidney Johnston
United Confederate Veterans
Woodmen of the World
Work Begins on New Christian Church in Floresville
Work started on a Christian church in Floresville Texas near the high school on land donated by Mrs. C R Watkins. The structure will cost about 4000 dollars and rises on a site donated for the project.
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Floresville
Tex
The
Christian Church
C. R. Watkins
Federation of Labor Opens Session with Reform Proposals
Atlanta November opening of the American Federation of Labor convention features urgent resolutions. Debates center on a proposed $50,009 defense fund for the McNamaras and a plan to adopt initiative and referendum for officer elections. A motion calling for Gompers and other Civic Federation officers to resign prompts no comment from Gompers. No business session was held last night.
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Atlanta
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Law
Gompers
Labs
National Civic Federation
James Duncan
Federation
Friends of Reyel Fear for Safety
Community group urges stronger supervision amid safety concerns raising calls for tighter oversight and accountability from authorities and organizers.
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Reyel
Gomez Ousts Plan Outlined in Revolution Letter
A letter received by Imparcial from Emiliano Vazquez Gomez in San Antonio outlines a plan to overthrow President Madero. It calls for voiding the October elections dissolving congress and establishing ideals of the last revolution for salvation of revolutionary principles.
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Associated Press
City OF Mexico
Madero
Imparcial
Emiliano Vasquez Gomez
San Antonio
Gomez
Congress
Former Federals Under Watch In Mexico Smuggling
Federal secret service men monitor several former federal officers active in Mexico suspected of smuggling a one quantity of arms and ammunition across the border. A Chihuahua man who left town is said to have moved over twenty wagon loads of guns packed in household goods. Registas’ unusual activity suggests Juarez may be targeted early in the revolution foment.
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EL Paso
Tex
Federal Secret Service
Mexico
Chihuahua
Juarez
Frost Predicted for Texas Tonight by Weather Bureau
Clear skies and light winds set the stage for frost across Texas tonight as high pressure lingers in the south and another system moves east from the Rockies. Farmers in Southwest Texas are warned to cover truck gardens before nightfall amid light showers in East Texas and a cold front extending from the Great Lakes region.
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Rocky Mountain
New Orleans Weather Bureau
Texas
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Plan Sunday School Campaign by Wards in Texas
Under William Nehemiah Wiggins, eight day Sunday school drive starts November 26 in all wards. Two two hour sessions daily at 3 PM and 7 30 PM, lunch provided for afternoon attendees. Aims to train workers and boost Texas Sunday school enrollment to 1,000,000 by 1912.
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William Nehemiah Wiggins
Texas Sunday School Association
Texas
Slayer’s arrest follows lake side murder report
The body of Alvin Fogarty washed ashore near MSCANABA Michigan after drifting five miles from Lake Michigan. Alvin Lindaust then asked sheriff to arrest him for murder, claiming Fogarty’s corpse haunted him during a fishing trip.
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Associated Press
Mscanaba
Mich
Alvin Fogarty
Lake Michigan
Alvin Lindaust
Fogarty
Religious Movement Campaign Underway in Houston
In Houston on November 18 the team experts of the Men's and Religion movement finalize plans for a whirlwind drive to raise funds and boost religious interest. The event runs December 4 to 11, inclusive.
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Houston
Associated Press
Tex
Menace in Mexico Triggers Rush to United States
A traveling salesman from San Antonio reports from Torreon that 7000 strikers march through the streets while business is at a standstill. He warns of growing dissatisfaction with Madero and predicts a larger revolution within ten days as foreigners flee the country.
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Mexico
United States
San Antonio
Torreon
Madero
Fort McIntosh Stay Ordered by Texas Commander
Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Duncan says pending Mexican revolutionary trouble alters the plan to abandon Fort McIntosh. Troop removals suspended with only Twenty-third Infantry at Laredo likely to depart. Duncan notes Laredo’s importance for enforcing neutrality laws and readiness orders go to Fort Sam Houston and nearby commanders.
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Mexico
War Department
Fort McIntosh
Joseph W. Duncan
Department of Texas
Associated Press
Twenty-third Infantry
Laredo
Duncan
McIntosh
Fort Sam Houston
Order to Troops Issued for U S Neutrality Enforcement
Washington dispatch reports commanders near the Mexican border ordered to hold in readiness to move immediately upon request from federal officers to enforce United States neutrality laws.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Will Cruise in Gulf
The Wheel ing will cruise in the Gulf of Mexico after a Caribbean tour, visiting New Orleans Mobile Galveston and other points. Navy officials say winter-home yard transfers are avoided to protect crew health and due to crowded conditions at northern yards.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dic
Wheeling
Caribbean
Navy Department
Tropics
Navy Yards
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Mobile
Galveston
Saw Mill Worker Injured After Fall Into Cutting Saw
Edgar Parker a saw mill worker at a mill near Goss Mississippi is in a hospital in Columbia after a fall against a rapidly revolving cut saw. He suffers about 170 gashes and cuts in his neck shoulders arms and hips. The incident occurred on November 18.
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Associated Press
Columbia
Miss
Edgar Parker
Goss
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Brings Strong Endorsement
A reader recounts using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble in her family. She details a son s recovery after an initial lack of success with a physician and urges others to try the remedy, noting a sample bottle offer and a booklet from Kilmer Co.
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Dr. Kilmer
W. H. McAfer
College Park
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Baseball Convention Debates Salary Rules and Gambling Proposals
The Western, Three-I and Mink leagues opposed a lower class move while other leagues supported it. A salary regulation proposal was postponed for next year. A committee was formed to study suspension appeals and salary reductions for underperforming players. Gambling ban measures were urged with authorities to enforce the ban. Delegates praised San Antonio, and a charity baseball game proceeded after the afternoon session.
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Western League
Three-I League
Mink League
M.E. Justice
Central Association
RB. W. Read
Ohio State League
B. S. Dickinson
Southwest Texas League
National Board
M. H. O'Rourke
W. M. Kavanaugh
J. J. Stein
San Antonio
Sexton
New Cadillac Lights Up With Modern Electric System
A recent note on urban driving praises the new electric-lighted Cadillac. Drivers can activate headlights instantly with a press of a button, without stopping or slowing, while the generator charges batteries and powers the engine.
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al Electric
Commissioners Set December 9 Bond Election for Sherman Roads
Houston dates indicate the commissioners court ordered a December 9 election on issuing 400000 in good roads bonds for Sherman precinct. Records show the measure aims to fund road improvements within the precinct. Local officials set the date at the courthouse.
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Houston
Tex
Commissioners Court
Sherman
Local women's clubs finalize setup for state federation meeting
Houston Texas November 18 details completed for the state federation gathering to be held here on November 21. The local clubs coordinated plans and facilities for the event.
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Houston
Tex. Ney
Grand Monday Matinee Features The Echo at the Grand
Ben Teal produced and staged The Echo at Globe theater New York. Blanche Deyo and Franker Woods head the company with singing and dancing chorus. Fort Worth dancer Lucile Wagner in a Texas prima donna role performs opera medleys in a light musical revue.
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Ben Teal
Charles B. Dillingham
Globe Theater
New York
the Echo
Blanche Deyo
Franker Woods
Miss Deyo
the Blue Mouse
Mr. Woods
Reda Mill
Texas
Lucile Wagner
Caroline Dixon
Lucia
Trovatore
Carmen
Wagner
Fort Worth
Oscar Sanger
Livorno
Florence
Charmion Heads Plaza Bill Last Show Week San Antonio
One of the Plaza theater's peak weeks ends with Charmion leading the final performance for San Antonio audiences. Next week promises a strong vaudeville bill with the Marco Twins and acts like Ethel McDonald Maby Weiss and the Beat Rice Ingram Players plus motion pictures and William Zimmer's orchestra.
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Plaza Theater
San Antonians
Charmion
Marco Twins
Ethel McDonald
Comedienne
Maby and Weiss
Lilliputians
Art Raphael
Celli Opera Company
Old Madrid
Beatrice Ingram
Excellent bill at the Royal ends with tonight’s performance
The Royal theatre hosts a strong bill ending tonight after a run enjoyed by all. Highlights include Major O Laughlin’s gun juggling act noted for skill and danger, Lestér and Moore delivering hearty laughter, Marvin’s dynamic band drawing talk of the town, and good receptions for the O'Neill Sisters and the Trueheart LaValle Trio.
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the Royal
Major O’laughlin
Lestér
Moore
Marvin
O'Neill Sisters
Trueheart LaValle
Dante's Inferno to Return for Weekend Showings
Owing to demand the theater will again screen Dante's Inferno on Saturday and Sunday November 18 and 19. The production drew much discussion and approval by the mayor and city council when shown recently. Manager Newman has decided to run it again today and tomorrow.
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Dante Alighieri
Florence
Cuban Officer Joins Twenty second Infantry at Fort Sam
Lieut. Col. Edwardo Puyol E. Comas of the Cuban army is attached to the Twenty second Infantry at Fort Sam Houston for one year to study American drill regulations and tactics. He authored books on the military rifle and will join Leon Springs battalion practicing on the reservation.
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Edwardo Puyol E. Comas
Twenty-second Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Puyol E. Comas
Comas
Leon Springs
Barn Burned Inm Fairgrounds Area Lamp Explosion
A lamp exploded in a chicken incubator causing a total loss of a barn at 1305 Hondo Street owned by J Allen. Mrs Allen suffered a minor arm burn while aiding contents. Estimated damage rises to 400 dollars as Chief Bishop and multiple fire companies fought the blaze. the one story frame barn was a total loss before firefighters arrived.
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Hondo Street
Allen
Bishop
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers with dyspepsia to try Papes Diapepsin. It claims fermentation and sour stomach from improper digestion cause many ailments and asserts the remedy will regulate an out of order stomach within five minutes after taking a single dose.
Gunfire after Pullman car robbery wounds guard in city
A guard James J. McDevitt shot Carl Bowie a negro near Sycamore and Narp streets while probing a robbery of tourists from Washington D C. The 382 caliber pistol injury to Bowie's neck is described as not serious for now. Bowie was taken to hospital and McDevitt waived examination on assault to murder charge set at 500 dollars.
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Washiton
D. C
Carl Bowie
James J. McDevitt
Southern Pacific Gan
Syca
Narp
McDevitt
Eldorf
G McDevitt
Justice Umscheid
Obituaries of Sullivan Hargrove and Carabajal
John Sullivan 38 a carpenter died at the city hospital of hemorrhage native of Tennessee lived here two years survived by a sister funeral plans pending from relatives Clyde Hargrove died yesterday at 103 Ninth Street after an illness of several months son of G M Hargrove farmer Worthy Uvalde county brought here for treatment body prepared burial by Pearce Robinson will be tonight to Sabinal for interment I Carabajal age unknown died yesterday at 421 South San Marcos Street service today at Fernando cemetery.
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Sullivan
John Sullivan
Pital
Tennessee
Hargrove
Clyde Hargrov
Ninth Street
G. M. Hargrove
Uvalde County
Pearce-Robinson Dertaking Company
Sabinal
Intervien
Carabajal
I. Carabajal
San Marcos Street
Fernando
Discharged Express Messenger Arrested for Killing
Peter Bishie of West Pittston was arrested on the Lackawanna railroad line near Scranton after confessing to the killing of Express Messenger Irvan Gyer. Bishie, 21, said he rode in the car with Gyer and acted with permission.
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Associated Pre
Scranton
Peter Bishie
United States Express
Express
Irvan Gyer
Lackawanna
Taylor
Bishie
Killin
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