Governor Proclaims October 9 as Fire Prevention Day
Governor Colquitt issues a proclamation setting aside October 9 for a Texas wide fire prevention day. Alderman John Wickeland will urge the city council to observe the day on a large scale, prompting San Antonio residents to join in keeping fire losses low. He plans to seek a local proclamation at today’s committee meeting.
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Associated
PESS
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
John Wickeland
San Antonio
Wicka
Wickeland
Hypo-nuclane Tablets Promoted for Health Improvement
A health notice describes taking three hypo-nuclane tablets daily to gain weight and boost digestion. Made from a health germ of yeast with hypophosphites, the tablets allegedly aid absorption and tissue formation. chemists endorse their regular use for several months. Available from pharmacies in sealed packs.
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Payuctens
Apoth
Yancey Expelled From New Orleans Cotton Exchange
W J Yancey once a wealthy cotton broker from Decatur Alabama and part of Knight Yancey Co was expelled from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange for violations of its constitution Article 8. The expulsion follows alleged frauds that defrauded manufacturers in New Orleans and Europe of several million dollars with trials pending for related postal law violations. The notice did not specify the exact charges beyond misconduct and inconsistent trade practices.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
W. J. Yancey
Knight, Yancey & Co
Decatur
Ala
Europe
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Yancey
Exchange
Ethel Barrymore Condition Improves Slightly
South Bend Indiana Oct 5 The actress Ethel Barrymore whose illness threatened peritonitis showed slight improvement today Her husband Russell G Colt of New York is expected to arrive here today for her side.
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Ethel Barrymore
Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
Italy backs Tripoli expedition as bishop blesses troops
An Italian bishop approving the Tripoli expedition frames it as civilizing work amid religious and colonial aims. He blesses soldiers, calling for faith and patience as the cross, tricolor, and state-supported missions intertwine.
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Italy
Tripoli
Christ
Italian Battleship Conte di Cavour Blown Up Off Tripoli Claim
A Constantinople dispatch reports a Turkish mine blast sinking the Conte di Cavour off Tripoli with crew and troops possibly lost or rescued. Cannonading near Samothrace and off Prevesa is noted as Italy delays bombardment to avoid bloodshed and mines. The Italian navy shows no active Conte di Cavour in service.
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London
Associated Press
Chronicle
Constantinople
Tripoli
Malta
Samothrace
Turkey
Aegean Sea
Thrace
Prevesa
National Defense Committee
George of
England
Rome
Spezia
Italian Consul Protests Kaiser Vessel at Suez Harbor
The Italian consul at Port Said filed a protest with the governor of the Suez Canal over the Turkish transport Kaiser remaining in the harbor since September 30. He argues the continued presence breaches canal neutrality.
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Suez Canal
Associated Press
Port Said
E T
Kaiser
Inter-Parliamentary Union in Paris over arbitration offer
Turkish delegate Bostani Effendi proposed Turkey arbitrate all disputes with Italy under The Hague accord. The move followed a stormy council session with Italian delegates threatening to withdraw over a Rome conference postponement and cholera remarks. In Chicago, Italians attacked Turkish delegates amid a parade clash. police detained the Turks.
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Inter-Parliamentary Union
Paris
Associated Presss
Bostani Effendi
Council of the Union of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Council
Porte
Turkey
Italy
Boston Effendi
Council of the Union
Inter-Parlamentary Union
Rome
Count Sonnah
Marquis Compans
Chicago
Associated Press
Thoan Bengaz
Alvis’ de Mosten
El Paso Clerk Arrested On White Slavery Charge
Isaac Alderete clerk of the Thirty-fourth and Forty-first district courts and a member of a wealthy El Paso family was arrested on a white slavery charge. He posted $8000 bond. a woman witness is held on $5000 bond and denies Alderete financed her travel from Denver to El Paso. The arrest caused a bystander sensation in El Paso.
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EL Paso
Tex
Isaac al- Merete
Alderete
L. E. Ross
United States Department of Justce
Erete
Denver
Colo
Federation of Women's Clubs to Concentrate Work in Houston
The Federation of Women's Clubs plans a reorganization by centralizing authority in Houston mid November. Mrs J B Dibrell of Seguin says past scattered work hindered aims. a central leadership structure would sharpen responsibility. A Houston house party will include Mrs H P Fall and noted Texas women including Mrs Percy V Pennybacker Mrs M W Sims Mrs John B Good hue and Mrs J B Dibrell.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Houston
J. B. Dibrell
Seguin
H. P. Fall
Texas
Percy V. Pennybacker
M. W. Sims
Bryan
John B. Goodhue
Beaumont
Naval honors for late Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
Washington October 5 Navy honors marked the funeral of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. Cadets from the Naval Academy and sailors from Washington and Philadelphia stations joined light artillery and army bands from Fort Myer and Washington barracks in escorting the body from Johns Church to Arlington National Cemetery. Impressive floral tributes included a wreath from Greely relief expedition survivors and wreaths from the legation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Winfield Scottey
Naval Academy
Washington
Philadelphia
Fort Myer
Washington Barracks
John's Church
Arlington National Cemetery
Greely Arctic
Admiral Sehlex
Cape Sabine
Sy Pere
Legation
Lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall
First Church of Christ Scientist San Antonio invites the public to a free lecture on Christian Science at Bee thoven Hall next Sunday afternoon October 8 1911 at 4 o clock given by Francis J Fluno MD CSD member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church Boston Mass.
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Church of Christ, Scientist
San Antonio
Tex
Beethoven Hall
Francis J. Fluno
M. D
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Harris Debuts as Attorney in San Antonio Case
Robert G. Harris, newly practicing attorney and former chief deputy district clerk, filed his first case this morning for a former coworker. Garvin Cook Logan sought to remove minority disabilities to take the deputy district clerk oath, with Judge Claude V. Birkhead presiding. Logan was later sworn in by Chief Deputy R. N. Campbell.
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Robert G. Harris
San Antonio
Garvin Cook Logan
Harris
Claude V. Birkhead
Logan
R. N. Campbell
MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Sold With Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement from Bexar Drug Co promotes MI-O-NA stomach tablets claiming a money back guarantee if indiges tion is not cured. It includes a customer testimonial from Herbert L. Patterson praising quick relief after using one box. The copy asserts nationwide availability and a 50 mg dose option with Booth's Alivone, N.Y. minor details.
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Bexar Drug Co
Bangor Daily News
Herbert L. Patterson
Brewer
Bangor
Ev Town
America
Booth
N.Y
Severe sickness weakens kidneys and heals with Swamp Root
A reader from Phenix City Alabama attributes kidney relief to Swamp Root after a severe illness. The letter claims blood normalization and complete kidney cure after a few bottles. It notes a sworn statement by a local justice of the peace and urges readers to request a sample from Dr Kilmer Co. via a San Antonio Light mention.
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W. C. Blackmon
Phenix City
Ala
W. J. Birs
Justice of the Peace
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio
Troops Guard Rail Line After Strike Breaker Arrival
A pro visional battalion arrived in McComb City to back up strife torn by strike breakers from Illinois Central. Militia patrolled railroad property with tents and rations as citizens and workers slept peacefully after a tense 24 hours.
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Illinois Central Railroad
McComb City
Yazoo City
Laurel
Meridian
Strikers Keep Peaceful In Southern Pacific Yard Clash
Special officers report no major disturbances by strikers at the Southern Pacific yards. Stones struck a strike-breaker on the head but caused no serious injury. Torpedoes exploded on tracks for two nights, allegedly by boys. Guards and officers are increased. strikers protest sidewalk rights on Milam street while denying entry to shops. Strikers urge saloon keepers to avoid selling liquor to strike-breakers. About fifty strike-breakers are said to be at work, though the exact count is not given.
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Southern Pacific
Texas
Milam Street
Callaghan
Austin Street
Illinois Central imposes north to Memphis embargo
Shipping circles report the Illinois Central railroad has halted shipments from the north and east to Memphis and New Orleans and intermediate points. Exporters say Chicago agents informed them the line refused freight for Memphis and other southern points, routing consignments over competing roads due to a strike.
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New Orleans
Illinois Central Railroad
Memphis
Chicago
Mempou
Orleans
Illinois Central
Injunction Granted Against Denison Strikers at Katy Line
A temporary restraining order issued by Judge B L Jones in Sherman Texas bars named individuals from entering the Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad property at Denison and from interfering with workers replacing Katy strike staff. The order names Cliff Hayes and about fifty others and sets no permanent hearing date yet.
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Sherman, Tex
Denison
Tex
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad of Texas
B. L. Jones
Fifteenth District Court
Katy
Cliff Hayes
Paint contract to be let tomorrow at Fort Sam Houston
Captain Martin Novak of Fort Sam Houston will open bids tomorrow for a large paint and oil contract to improve infantry barracks. The circular calls for 9000 pounds white lead 2100 pounds Marasco kalsomine 900 pounds Number 7 kalsomine 200 gallons linseed oil 260 gallons turpentine 48 gallons varnish 325 pounds ochre 2? pounds lamp black and two dozen paint brushes.
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San Antonio
Martin Novak
Fort Sam Houston
Novak
Cay
Petrich-Saur Lumber Company
W. O. Bowman
Second Infantry
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyo
Ray C. Hill
Twenty-second Infantry
Leon Springs
American magazines grow in popularity in Australia and New Zealand
American magazines are increasingly popular in Australia and New Zealand as readers seek broader cultural content and diverse entertainment options. Publishers report rising circulation and renewed interest from retailers and libraries.
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Australia
New Zealand
Willing to Cure Kidney and Rheumatic Diseases for Free
Advertiser promises ten thousand dollars worth of medicine at no cost to kidney and rheumatic patients. To receive a free box, send address and list of symptoms to Dr. Frank Lynott in Chicago. Claims government approval and a free medical book with full disease descriptions.
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E Stout
Frank Lynott
Occidental Building
Chicago
Andion
Medical symptom list from historical OCR fragment
A readable fragment lists symptoms including back pain frequent urination burning urine bladder soreness stomach gas weakness pain under right rib liver trouble heart area hip joint neck and head knee kidney joint and muscle swelling rheumatism and related pains.
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Tripole
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Commerce Street
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Col
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Tinue
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