Madero chosen Mexico’s next president amid peaceful vote
Francisco I. Madero was officially elected president after nationwide elections. De la Barra leads as vice president pick by provisional government, while Suarez trails. Governors report no disturbances as electors prepare to meet October 15 to cast votes.
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Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Jose Pino Suarez
Francisco L. de la Barra
Francisco Vazquez Gomez
de la Barra
Confederation
Madero
Suarez
Gomez
Williams suit seeks 40000 in death of J A Williams
Mrs Annie Williams and daughter Louise sue the San Antonio Aransas Pass Railway for 40000 damages over the death of J A Williams killed in a head on collision on the Waco branch in Lee county on July 23 1910. The case is set for trial when the Hallettsville court convenes October 16.
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Yoakum, Tex
Annie Williams
Louise
San Antonio
A Cure for Catarrh by Blood Purification
The article extols S S S as a blood purifier to cure catarrh by removing impure matter and germs. It notes local cleansing helps but lasting relief requires purified blood. It promises a free book with guidance and offers the product through drug stores and The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
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Pease
S.S
8.S.S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Serious stabbing at picnic leaves two men injured
John English real estate broker is seriously stabbed at a picnic in Madarasz park by the Beer Drivers union. Frank Williford carpenter is jailed after a violent affray with English. English lies in Santa Rosa infirmary with multiple wounds. Williford bears a severe leg gash and facial injuries. Police say assault to murder will be filed depending on English’s recovery.
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John English
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Frank Williford
Madarasz Park
Beer Drivers’ Union
English
Williford
Chicago bars women from meeting trains on station stairs
Chicago authorities ban women from meeting trains after the Pennsylvania Railroad finds fashion caused many injuries on station stairways. The move targets women stepping onto or off trains as they arrive or depart in the wake of recent accidents.
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Ated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gate rule at Union Station restricts women on platform
The Chicago Union Station gateman explains trains and baggage trucks frequently pass through the gates and women with high heels and ankle bands may obstruct movement and pose danger to passengers. An announcer states the order, while the gateman notes safety concerns for all travelers.
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Chicago Terminal
San Antonio Club Plans Event For Arbuckle At Plaza
San Antonio Press club committees plan an entertainment for Maclyn Arbuckle the Texas actor to be held at the Plaza theater next week. Manager Lloyd Spencer offers the use of the large stage for the affair. Election of officers for the coming year was postponed to October 15 due to several absentees after a meeting at the Gunter hotel yesterday spawned a nominating committee to field at least two candidates per office.
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San Antonio
Had To Have A Wife King Reveals Marriage
Henry King chief orchardist for State Senator Dunlap at Savoy says his contract required a married man. He announces marriage to Bessie C. Hodges of Centertown Kentucky and states the bride read his 527 letters. King had been widowed.
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Associated Press
Fairfield
Ill
Henry King
Dunlap
Savoy
Bessie C. Hodges
Centertown
King
Suffragettes Propose New Marriage Service in Boston
Boston suffragette members back a new wedding rite drafted by Alice Stone Blackwell. The proposed vow replaces traditional phrases with commitments to aid a spouse in political views and to settle marital disputes out of court.
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Boston
Alice Stone Blackwell
Plaza Theater Opens With Full House In San Antonio
The new Plaza theater opened last night to a packed audience with every seat filled and many spectators turned away. Manager Lloyd Spencer promised clean classy vaudeville and urged generous applause to reward the performers while pledging not to show raw material. The opening was praised for its smooth management and the theater quickly became a local favorite.
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New Plaza Theater
Lloyd Spencer
San Antonio
Spencer
San Antonians
Mr. Spencer
Plaza
Plaza Theater
Yom Kippur Observances Begin at Temple Beth El
Rabbi Samuel Marks led the opening Yom Kippur services at Temple Beth El last night with preliminary rites called Koini dre. Services continued today at 9 30 AM and will run through the day with a commemorative dead service planned for this evening after closing exercises. The observance emphasizes human weakness and complete dependence on the Creator.
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Temple Beth-El
Samuel Marks
Temple
Complexions Flaked Off at Home
The article urges using mercolized wax as a beautifier to remove faded skin and surface defects. It claims mercolide in the wax absorbs and flakes skin gradually, leaving a new clear appearance. Metiolized wax is sold as cold cream-like preparation at drug stores.
Army of Men Begin Work on Fair Grounds
Laborers moved onto the fair grounds to prepare for the International fair opening on November 3. Crews will paint repair and decorate buildings and set up exhibits with a strong focus on the race track. Exhibits from San Antonio face space limits as Mexico prepares larger participation. Railroads launch advertising and 100000 circulars plus 25000 posters promise record turnout. Carnival day planned for November 10 with school and military college participation.
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San Antonio
Vance
Mexico
Republic
Parade Attractions Listed By Local Organizer
The nature of the parade attractions will not be announced before the event. Herbert Klein will furnish many midway attractions and supply freaks for the procession.
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Herbert Klein
Royal Orchestra at the Sara toga Restaurant Daily
The notice touts Morsford's Acid Phosphate as beneficial for physical exhaustion and weak digestion. A royal orchestra is advertised to play each day at the Sara toga restaurant.
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Morsford
Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Mass meeting set to prepare county fair in Bay City
A mass meeting will be held in Bay City on Thursday to finalize preparations for the annual county fair and carnival. An appeal seeks a representative gathering of local business leaders.
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Bay City
Tex
Bids open for new Catholic church in Yoakum
In Yoakum Texas bids are being received for a new Catholic church and construction is expected to start within a few days officials said plans call for the church to be erected at the site and work to begin promptly on the project with details announced as bids come in
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Yoakum, Tex
Women’s Missionary Jubilee Backed by Local Church
Church women at Travis Park meet in prayer for the Woman’s Missionary Jubilee to be held in San Antonio in early November. Mrs. R. F. Stokes leads services at 4:30 PM, with three days devoted to Bible study and foreign evangelistic work. Indian rupee imports rise in west China raising hoarding concerns as Tibet trade is affected.
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Travis Park Church
R. F. Stokes
Calvary Baptist Church
San Antonio
West China
Szechwa
Tibet
China
India
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