Geographical men gather in San Antonio for international congress
A 67 member International Geographical congress delegation arrived in San Antonio on a special train, prompted by a U. S. health officer’s advice. Local officials greeted Dr. D. T. Day and the party with ceremonies, press briefings, and visits to Chapultepec and Saltillo style events before continuing toward the West and California.
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San Antonio
Faue
International Geographical Congress
Mexico
D. T. Day
Washington, D. C
F. A. Chaya
E. W. Heusinger
Solon Stewart
BG. Cervantes
C. J. Lakin
Pit Man
Dr. Day
Dey
Anglin
Messrs
Chapa
Hewsinger
Stewart
Lukin
Cervantes
J. H. McCormick
Laredo
George R. Tabor
United States Health
McCormick
Ding
Frealdent Diaz
Saltill
Coahuila
St Louis
Washington
G. Slr
Murray
England
California
Sir Murray
Lady Murray
Switzerland
D. T. Dry
Br. I. H. McCormick
Jeobold Appert
Uvaldo de Ari
Robert T
Roberto Maldaude
Robt
Rich Murck
de Aartone
Jacob Brain
L. Bremer
Mra
B. Browning
Leonidrea Chialebicapoplan
Ae Chanoleda
Cherilb Boy
Turkey
United States
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Wireless Chess Match Aboard Steamship Ryndam
The first wireless chess game was played between passengers on ships about twenty miles apart. On August 3 the Ryndam and Minnewaka teams faced off with a five minute time limit per move, ending in a draw after 84 moves. The Marconi setup proved highly efficient as moves were exchanged rapidly while participants chatted between turns.
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Hondtou
Tex
Hess A. B. Pettl
Silas
Victoria
Bir
Vetticolas
Ryndam
Ine
New York
Marconi Machine
Minneapatia
A Teamsip
James Forrester
Tender
Johnson
Harriet
Ray Lopez
Horse Traders Bring Arrivals From Several Counties
Avthie flalloch and Iniawn sealer arrived from St Paso with a shipment of notes bound for Maxicy city. Houston and George Thabell with Ben Shiels returned from Atascosa with a consignment of horses for the market in Wie.
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St . Paso Yestenlay
Maxicy
Hla
Sat. Houston
George Thabell
Ben Shiels M
Atascosa County
Missiaupotonay
Grake's Palmetto Wine Trial Prompts Medical Claims
A garbled OCR item references Palmetto Wine and alleged medical claims about bowel relief and mucous membranes. It mentions inflammation, liver conditions, and nervous system effects alongside various nonsensical phrases. The fragmentary text also hints at drug sales and pricing but remains unclear overall.
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Grake
Chile
Defects in Ballot Under Discussion in Texas
Milton Park, a Populist leader from Dallas, arrives in Austin to investigate how the wrong name appeared on the Populist ballot for governor, certified by the secretary of state. Officials claim Morgan was sent. Park insists Clark, thePopulist nominee, should have appeared. He seeks accountability and relief before the next general election.
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Milton Park
Austin
Tex
Mitton Park
Dallar
Southern
Mercury of Daling
Atte
Watt
Nema
Pat J. Morgan
Park
Pat B. Clark
State Department
Morgan
Clark
Mr. Park
Thomas Watson
Mr. Watson
Naamville
Tenn
Parker
Roosevelt
Watson
Houston
Texas
Afeges Discrimination In Street Sprinkling
A filing with the city clerk by Joe McAli protests unequal street sprinkling in his district. The petition claims Goliad Street should be sprinkled from Alamo to Matagorda, while surrounding blocks are watered, amid broader complaints of biased municipal services.
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Joe McAli
Enuels
Alamo
Matagorda Sheela
Alronta
JB. Nonds & CO
Wat Kenaley Street
Watson Assault Claim Tied to Populist Campaign
Mr Watson reached Haston and Hason platform where a hackman named T E Watson allegedly identified him and offered a carriage. A big man and another entered the carriage, Watson exited after an argument and rode a streetcar to the Herald. Park plans a full investigation and will consult Populist leaders in Austin.
Democrats Meet On Ballot Printing Costs In Travis County
A county Democratic meeting at the courthouse addressed pro rata payments for printing official ballots under Terrell election law. Chairman 1. S. Cutten authorized collecting each candidate’s share, with Travis County’s $50 national campaign levy to be included. A follow up session set for December 12 to organize county can v as for larger turnout and current state convention representation.
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Bredal
Courthguan
Te Noauane
Cutten
Democratic
Travis County
Court House
Larga
Rangers to Host Fourth Reunion Entertainment
Special to The Light Austin reports the meeting and plans for the Rangers’ fourth dual reunion of the famed company. Events include business sessions November 15 and 16 at the American National bank parlors with a big reception and a private entertainment for visiting members on the night of the 16th.
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Austin
Tox
Monthara
Erry Rangers
Une
American National Bank
Wry Range
Vlalting Oven Bers
The Hoffman House on Mast Howslol street praised
The Hoffman House on Mast Howslol street is described as a popular San Antonio resort due to excellent goods and courteous service. It offers a large varied stock including Monongahela Rye, Ripy, Saratoga, and No. 6 wines, cordials and cigars, with prompt attention to customers.
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Hoffman House
E. Hatston Street
Gach [Inc
San Antonio
Gentioni
Hiottwan
Mast Howslol Street
Saratoga
Scalpers in Houston Quit Business After Police Tactics
Special to The Ligul Mauston Texas reports scalpers who sold tickets in Houston last week have ceased operation. Officials from Katy and Southern Pacific collaborated to close offices. Two scalpers fled city. one arrested on forgery charges, another jailed for three days plus fine. Passengers’ class applauds crackdown, anticipating similar action in other Texas cities.
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Tex
Houston
Katy
Southern Pacific
Languighes
Mmn
Texas
Children bury a moube with ceremony in Austin
In Austin on October 7 a unique burial occurred as young Willis Joe Koen and friends interred a mouse after a mock ceremony. The proceedings included a small service led by an apparent minister and a dug grave in the Koen family yard at 36 East Third Street.
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Tan Ligit
Austin
Tex
Ayatin
Texas
Little Willis Joe Koen
Joe Koen
Koen
East Third Street
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