La Follette Leads Davis in Civic Carnival Straw Vote
The carnival straw poll shows La Follette with a 147 vote lead over Davis in the presidential race. In a Hermann Sons carnival canvass, La Follette received 76 of 115 votes, Coolidge 28, and Davis 11, with La Follette also ahead in mail and street canvasses.
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Hermann
Davis
John Davis
Coolidge
la Follette
Palace Theater
Senators
Washington
Lakolette
East
West
Commerce Street
Lar Follette
East Commerce
Mid West
Ld Follette
Hearst
Wild Geese Tamed by Reformed Hunter Tale
A reformed hunter recounts tame wild geese that feed thousands, with flocks seen near visitors afoot. He describes geese returning to him for food and protection, claiming a personal sense of providence as birds approach close to onlookers. The piece recalls past hunts and the birds’ perceived trust.
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Hunter
Liviny
Imperial Eczema Remedy Ad Guarantee Draws In Druggists
Advertisement claims Spanish Mexican or Barber's rich Imperial Eczema Remedy is guaranteed to be enough for any case. All druggists are authorized to warrant your money back if it failed.
Butte Says Women See Through Political Tricks
Dr. George C. Butte Republican gubernatorial candidate in Texas asserts women will not be hoodwinked by political tricks. He notes he will campaign twice daily, attend receptions in San Antonio, and speaks at Schrabfield as supporters report large crowds and unusual sunrise meetings.
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George C. Butte
San Antonio
Ferguson
Dr. Butte
Texas
Dr. Lutte
New York
Idina
Texas Cé
Republican Party
Schrabfield
Clarendon
Jvith
Thang Strikes Hard at Peking and Shanhaikwan
News dispatches from Mukden report Chang Tso-lin forces retreat from Shanhaikwan toward Luando along the Peking Mukden line after heavy bombardments. Claims of 5000 casualties and intensifying reinforcements, with American arms and munitions rumored at Tientsin.
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Tokio
Peking
Chang Tso-iin
Shanhaikwan
Luandfo
Peking-Mukten
Mukden
Chang
Kokusa
Shanbaikwan
Shinhaikwan
Chang Tso-Lin
Tientkin
Tiertain
Flying Cadets Hold First Hop at Brooks Field
The 1925 flying cadet class will host their Spin Hop Friday in the Menger hotel ball room and patio. About 125 couples are expected to attend with Major and Mrs Royer and Lt and Mrs Cumberpatch and Lt Griffiss as honor guests.
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Brooks Field
Menger Hotel
Kelly Wield
Ralph Royer
James T. Cumberpatch
Townsend Griffiss
Fager Studies Texas Traffic Control Methods
Capt. T. C. Miller of the San Antonio traffic squad has returned from surveying traffic control methods in Houston Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas cities. He is compiling data on signal systems including phase methods and will present findings to Commissioner Phil Wright for potential influence on city traffic ordinances.
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Texas
T. C. Miller
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas Fort Worth
Miller
Phil Wright
Foreman Injured As Cement Piling Collapses At Kress Building
JM Shannon foreman of Willig Construction in Dallas is hospitalized at Santa Rosa after a cement piling eight feet long and four inches square fell on him at the Kress building on Houston Street during basement work. He cannot provide a San Antonio address but lives at 1109 Woods Street Dallas.
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JM. Shannon
Kress
Houston Street
Santi Rosa
Shannon
San Antonio
Woods Street
Dallas
Willig Construction Company
Hermann Carnival Ends with Sturdy Local Support
Frank M. Gloeckner, president of the carnival association, praised the private grounds event as popular with thousands of locals. Ten Hermann Sons lodges and the mixed chorus backed the carnival, with funds earmarked for charity work including Christmas cheer for the sick and aged, a Christmas tree, and children's presents.
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Hermann Sons
Frank M. Gloeckner
Carnival Association
Three Men Jailed On Federal Charges
Three men were committed to jail in default of bond after arraignment before U S Commissioner R L Edwards. George J Quinn faced morphine charges and defaulted on a 1000 bond. Manuel Cassas was jailed on intoxicating liquor possession with a 750 bond. Petra Balderas had a hearing on a similar charge and failed to post 500.
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United States
R. L. Edwards
George J. Quinn
Manuel Cassas
Petra Balderas
Edwards
New road urged to cut post travel through Pershing avenue
Brig. Gen. Preston Brown orders a direct route bypassing the army post to ease traffic. The plan would pave 2850 feet on Pershing avenue east end and open 150 feet to connect with the Austin highway. The route would branch from Mahkacke park and run nearly a mile west to Broadway then to the downtown district.
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Austin Raad
Pershing Avenue
Broadway
Preston Brown
Eighth Corps
Paul Steffler
Mahkacke Park
Austin Road
New Brawfels Avenue
New Brainels
Grayson Avenue
Houston Street
Army Post
Brown
Ferguson AppeaI in Supreme Court Over Ouster Suit
In Austin on October 9 the Third Court of Civil Appeals filed six certified questions to the Texas Supreme Court in the Ma Ferguson ouster case. Attorneys on both sides moved to advance the case. The questions query trial jurisdiction plaintiff's right to sue eligibility of Mrs Ferguson by sex marriage and fear of subterfuge by James B Ferguson. Arguments to be heard on all six questions.
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Ma” Ferguson
Charles M. Dickson
Mrs. Ferguson
James D. Ferguson
Texas
James B. Ferguson
Six Die as Rome Express Derails Near Genoa
Six people die and fifteen are injured when the Paris Rome Express derails at Santa Margherita near Genoa. The engine baggage coach diner and two sleepers left the tracks after a collision with repair work on site. Excessive speed is blamed for the crash.
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Associatea
Rome
Santa Margherita
Genoa
Father kills son in Missouri row
Boonville Mo Oct y Win cham H Long 36 was fatally stabbed by his father B D Long 68 at their home yesterday The son died a few minutes after reaching the home of a neighbor whither he had fled after being attacked The elder Long claimed to have acted in self defense.
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Boonville
Wincham H. Long
D. Long
Long
Dr George E Gifford Former U S Consul Dies
Portland Me October 9 Dr George E Gifford a former United States consul at Nantes France from 1878 to 1881 and at Basel Switzerland from 1881 to 1918 died in Geneva October 6 from injuries after a fall in April Friends and officials noted his long service with the U S government and his retirement years in Europe
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Portland. Me
George E.gifford
United.States
Nantés
France
Basel
Switzerland
Geneva
Army Y MLC Program Outlined For Week Events
Alva Brasted division chaplain presents a program for soldiers at the Army Y M C A. The schedule includes a 5 15 p m sermon and vesper service, informal boxing at 6 30 p m, gym workouts at 4 p m, a 7 p m Bible study on What Is a Square Deal led by E C Van Ness, and daily boxing, tumbling, workouts, and games through October 18 with events each afternoon and evening.
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Alva Brasted
Army Y. M. CG
LG. Williamson
E. C. van Ness
Aide Arrives at Fort Sam Houston for Summerall Reception
First Lieut George F Forster, aide to Major General Charles P Summerall, has arrived at Fort Sam Houston to prepare for the reception of Generals Summerall on Sunday.
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George ¥. Forster
Charles
Summersll
Fort Sam Houston
Summerall
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