Missionary survey notes Mexico Turkey China improve conditions
The Annual Survey of the Missions presented by Rev. James L. Barton reports brighter conditions for missionary work due to shifts in Mexico Turkey China and Portuguese Africa. It highlights reforms education gains religious liberty in Mexico press freedom in Turkey and improved native government relations in Natal.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Annual Survey of the Missions
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
James L. Barton
Boston
Board
Barton
Mexico
China
West Africa
Turkey
Portuguese Africa
Natal
Judge Questioned Over Purse Theft Exchange
Bearded dialogue from the Boston Transcript records a courtroom moment where a judge questions a suspect who pleads that stealing the gentleman's purse was driven by a mistaken hope of financial gain. The prisoner asserts the act would benefit him.
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Boston Transcript
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Adverts Digestive Aid
An advertising piece touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non medicine digestive aid. It claims they can reduce 3,000 grains of food to a proper consistency and cites physician endorsements. A free trial package is offered with 60 cent sizes sold at druggists.
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Stuart
United States
Canada
S. EF. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Conference of Governors to Meet in Dallas on Cotton Prices
Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports Governor Colquitt will issue a call for a conference of governors to discuss declining cotton prices. He urges Dallas as the site during the state fair and invites distant governors as guests to ease travel costs.
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Colquitt
Texas City
Austin
Tex
Texas
Dallas
Mississippi River
Georgia
Tennessee
Galveston Commercial Association
H. Hickman
Galveston Cotton Exchange
State warrants discounted as Texas faces temporary bankruptcy
Austin reports the states warrants being discounted at 3 percent within the city and 5 percent elsewhere due to financial embarrassment. Money brokers say many warrants from salary, witness fee and other holders are being discounted to provide ready cash. About $100,000 in warrants await funds, with an expected return to sound finances next year.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Factional fights threaten to disrupt waterways convention
Chicago on Oct 11 reports factional politics in Illinois could delay the lakes to the gulf deep waterways convention set to meet tomorrow. Business leaders feared political manipulation after last year’s national convention and awaited assurances to keep the gathering focused on common good. Charles A. Stevens noted initial fundraising resistance, later easing as the majority accepted assurances against politicking.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
St. Louis
Charles A. Stevens
Finance Committee
Italians Held in Chicago Black Hand Ring
Police say they uncovered a Black Hand clearing house in Chicago as two Italians were taken into custody. Anthony Loupgora led the operation and details indicate a nefarious network connected with therunning of extortion schemes and criminal activity.
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Prietor
Sholto Street
Joseph
Carmelo Nicolosi
Angelo Marino
Chicago
Black Hand
Associated Press
Anthony Loupgora
Crack Shots Sought for Texas Ranger Service
Adjutant General Hutchings tests applicants at Camp Mabry to ensure only crack shots join the Texas ranger service. Captains observe rangers and hopefuls as they fire at targets. Winchester rifles used to equip the three companies. The state aims to maintain its reputation for marksmanship amid a strong applicant pool.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Tasteless Chil Tonic That Dissolves In Stomach Acid
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as the first tasteless chill tonic. It dissolves in the stomach acids but not in the mouth, making it suitable for both adults and children. The product has been standard for 30 years and is priced at 50 cents.
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Grove
Royal Orchestra Plays at the Sara toga Restaurant
The Royal Orchestra performs daily at the Sara toga restaurant, providing live music for patrons. The venue hosts intimate evenings with the ensemble delivering classical and orchestral selections.
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Royal Orchestra
Saratoga Restaurant
Riebe Undertaking Co Anté Ambulance Service
Riebe Undertaking Co offers ante ambu lance service at 221 E Com street with phone contact 341 for urgent funeral and medical transport needs.
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Riebe Undertaking Co
Industrial Council Formed in London for Dispute Settlements
The government creates an industrial council with leading employers and workers, chaired by Sir George Ranken Askwith, to settle disputes without compulsory powers. Reported from Clinton prison notes two inmates, William Graber and Benjamin Frank, exchanged identities after sentencing on March 5, 1908 and were received at the Tombs in New York City the next day.
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Associated Press
London
George Ranken Askwith
Labor and Statistical Boards
Department of Trade
Clinton
William Graber
Benjamin Frank
Graber
Frank
New York City
Prisoners Change Names
Two New York City men sentenced to the same state prison managed to swap sentences, a practice demonstrated as easy according to Associated Press dispatches from Albany New York on October 11.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
New York City
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