Exhibitors rush to space as AIH fair demand soars
A list of exhibitors shows wide interest in the International fair running November 3 to 12. All exhibit space at the grounds is booked, with remaining concessions selling fast. Organizers move the uptown office to the grounds to prep for opening day as teams, hotels, and associations from Texas and beyond prepare to ship early displays.
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Vance
The
Fair Association
Humane Society
Ever Johnson
San Antonio
Jourdanton
A. M. Pyron
Agricultural Department
Texas
Mexico
Victoria Safe Company
Victoria
Tex
D. Dean
City
Genesee Pure Food Company
Chicago
Ill
Pioneer Flour Mills
Lange Soap Company
Creamery Dairy Company
Pettrich- Saur Lumber Company
W. L. Myers
Prominent Starters in the Balloon Race at Kansas City
Two American entrants for the James Gordon Bennett cup take part in the International balloon race in Kansas City. Lieutenant Latim sits in the basket as W. F. Assman, a noted balloonist, prepares to compete for the trophy.
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America
Kansas City
Lieutenant Latim
W. F. Assman
Local Firms Listed in State Commerce Roundup
A compiled roster shows firms with ties to Kansas City and Dallas and San Antonio including Alamo Ironworks Automobile Equipment J J Chase Threshing Machine Collins Auto German Kali works Southern Rice Growers' Association Poultry association Texas Seed and Floral Mebane Cottonseed Lower Rio Grande Valley Commercial Club San Antonio Real Estate Exchange Falfurias Commercial Club and A and M College among others in Texas and nearby markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Alamo Ironworks
Automobile Equipment Company
City
B. F
Tex
Lower Rio Grande Valley
Reunion of Veterans Opens in Beaumont
The annual reunion of United Confederate Veterans Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy opened in Beaumont Texas at 10 am. Congressman Morris Sheppard was slated to speak on day one with welcomes by Captain G W Kidd and Judge W H Pope. Col R M Wynne and Col Seth Millis were among speakers as committees formed and business began. The host city for next year’s conventions was expected to be chosen tonight. Royal Orchestra performed daily at the Saratoga restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beaumont
Tex
United Confederate Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Morris Sheppard
G. W. Kidd
W. H. Pope
Seth Millis
Waco
Congressman Sheppard
Col
R. M. Wynne
Spencer Not Guilty in Theater Killing Trial
A Houston jury acquits Harry L. Spencer of the March killing of Harry Avey, both married theater workers. Spencer relied on a so called unwritten law as his defense. The case ended with a not guilty verdict cited by the Associated Press.
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THE
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Harry L. Spencer
Harry Avey
Spencer
Avey
Texas Welfare Commission Proposal Considered
The Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's association discussed forming a Texas Welfare commission. A seven or eight member panel of prominent farm business and professional leaders would meet in multiple cities to determine state needs. The governor may name some members, and invites could go to eastern capital insurers railroads and land developers for input.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas Welfare Commission
Texas Commercial Secretaries and Business Men's Association
Texas
Fortrer
Plumbers to Open New Shop in Yoakum
Yoakum Texas October 8 Mesars Polka and Richmond will open a first class plumbing shop in the new building being erected by S A Carnes and Son on Hugo Street.
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Yoakum
Tex
Polka and
Richmond
S. A. Carnes & Son
Hugo Street
Balloon races set at Kansas City for Bennett and Lahm cups
Two balloon races to start in Kansas City with six entrants for the James Gordon Bennett trophy and three for the Lahm cup. American Aero Club hopes to clinch a third consecutive Bennett win, while Allen R. Hawley holds the Lahm cup in a distance record bid. Entrants include Emile Dubonnet France and Lt Leopold Vogt Germany along with three American pilots. First prize in the Bennett race is 1500 dollars, then 1000 and 500.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
America
Aero Club of America
Allen R. Hawley
Bennett
France
Condor
Emile Dubonnet
Germany
Berlin I
Leopold Vogt
Berlin II
Hans Gericks
United States
Frank P. Lahm
Million Population Club
William F. Assman
America II
John Berry
Topeka
Frank M. Jacobs
Kansas City II
E. E. Honeywell
Pennsylvania II
Arthur T. Atherholt
Plans for Memphis Pensacola railroad progress discussed
Meridian Mississippi October 5 The Memphis Pensacola railroad from Pensacola through Meridian Helena Arkansas to Memphis drew interest at a gathering of business men with W P Dickinson of Chicago B C Plumb of London T H Jones of St Louis George Zouill of Chicago and C H Pond of Moorhead Mississippi. Officials said financing rights of way were secured and grading had begun with focus on securing a franchise terminal and right of way at Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Meridian
Miss
Memphis-Pensacola
Pensacola
Meria 7
Helena
Arkansas
Memere
Eeeusiness
W. P. Dickinson
Chicago
B. C. Plumb
London
T. H. Jones
St. Louis
George Zouill
C. H. Pond
Moorehead
Merian
Atlanta Hosts 15th Annual League of Municipalities Meet
Three hundred mayors and aldermen gathered in Atlanta for the fifteenth annual League of American Municipalities convention. The second day featured talks on city revenues and welfare, public utilities, and city improvements. Delegates toured Atlanta’s schools, hospitals, waterworks, and crematory, with a barbecue and evening receptions planned.
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Atlanta
United States
Canada
League of American Municipalities
Piedmont Driving Club
Robert F. Maddox
Capital City Club
Jacob Billikopf
Kansas City
Board of Public Welfare of
Fred H. Cosgrove
Omaha
Neb
Arthur 8. Hey
Chicago
Leslie C. Smith
Public Service Department
Cleveland
T. C. Thompson
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. J. Keely
Jackson
Mich
Marcus B. Cullum
Duluth, Minn
Surgeons Are Robbed During Critical Operation
In Indianapolis on October 6 detectives questioned nurses attendants and convalescent patients at a major hospital to identify a thief who stole watches jewelry and money from three surgeons mid operation. Doctors J W Blauss J F Pfaff and C L Cabalzer left valuables in street clothes then found pockets empty after donning operating gowns.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. W. Blauss
J. F. Pfaff
C. L. Cabalzer
Federal court district urged for Corpus Christi area
A proposed new federal court district would include Nueces San Patricio Aransas Bee Live Oak Duval and Jim Wells counties. Congressman J N Garner plans to meet local lawyers and citizens to discuss the plan which could bring about a $50 000 increase for the Corpus Christi federal building.
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Coast
Corpus Christi
Tex
Nueces
San Patricio
Aransas
Bee
Live Oak
Duval
Jim Wells
J. N. Garner
Rio Grande Country
Garner
Mrs Kate Knox Buried in Gonzales After Kerrville Death
The body of Mrs Kate Knox died Kerrville was brought to Gonzales for interment. She came to Gonzales in 1866 with her husband Dr Robert T Knox from North Carolina. Funeral services were held at her nephew Robert H Walker’s home conducted by Rev Charles Dobbs, with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Survived by five children Mrs Henry Remschel Kerrville Dr Roger T Knox Uvalde Mrs Tom Matthews South Dakota James A Knox Kerrville Robert T Knox Kerrville.
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Gonzales
Tex
Kate Knox
Kerrville
Charles Dobbs
Gonzales Presbyterian Church
Masonic Cemetery
Colquitt to Launch Re‑Election Campaign in Texas
Governor Colquitt plans to open his re election campaign in Texas after the holidays with headquarters in Austin led by Rollin M. Colquitt. Judge Ramsey has already begun an active campaign and привлеч Thurmond Barrett as secretary. The Bailey issue looms, with Bailey’s stance uncertain as Colquitt and Ramsey vie for support.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Texas
Rollin M. Colquitt
Houston
W. F. Ramsey
Capitol
Thurmond Barrett
Dallas
Bailey
United States Senate
Senata
Ramsey
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AIH
Farm Machine Company
Bellows Falls
Dollie Dean
de Laval Separator Company
Austin, Tex
Alamo Tin Works
New York City
N. Y
American Rolling Mill Company
Middleton
Ohio
Hunter Oak Engine Company
Dean Electrical
Sheppard
Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Pabst Blue
Pabst
Milwaukee Beer Co
el Paso Street
Aero Club
Mississippi
Atlantic Coast
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Saul Wolfson Day
BOH
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
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