Postal Frauds Lose $1,000 Daily Warn of Reforms
Washington reports former auditor Reary A. Castle testifies that the post office lost about $1,000 daily due to errors and fraud in the money order system. A congressional commission probing postal methods notes the lack of checks and balances in the service and urges reforms to prevent such losses.
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Washington
DD. C
Reary
A. Castle
Post Office Department
Congressional Commission
Postofics
Nework
New York
West
2400 Babies in 25 Years Record Cited in Attiate
In Attiate Georgia a long standing record is noted as 2400 babies reported over 25 years attributed to a local figure. The piece references W Tro Surmichier and hints at a wedding income role and community ties. It mentions Garmichael and a Hilalet Hid AG with repeated connections to area families and marriages. Further context remains unclear due to damaged text.
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W. Surmichier
Garmichael
Henry We Grady
Ininhaey
Sim
Stand for Saltillo Fund Aids Plaza Improvements
A local fund drives support for building improvements in Saltillo, including a prominent plaza and enhancements to the plan. Generous contributions from recent events help finance the project, with further improvements funded by the same campaign.
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Sarruo
Aiex
Aarvagona
Omer
Gener
Aisou
Pepo
Chinese Laborers to Work Mines in Mex Pacific Region
Chinese laborers are to be brought to the northern Reyne section to work in coal mines. Large numbers have arrived in Vera Cruz and will be transported in train cars to the mines in the near future.
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Mex
Oel
Vera Cruz
Curtail Sea Duty for Ship Captains in Navy Policy
Special to The Light reports Washington announce 18 month sea duty tours for captains replacing two years to place younger captains in command of battleships and armor. Rear Admiral W H Brownson outlines the plan to broaden experience and hasten officer promotions while preparing for renewed personnel reform efforts before Congress.
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Washington, DE
W. H. Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Thosa
Pacific
Congress
Foley's Honey and Syrup Safe Remedy for Colds
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Syrup for coughs cold and throat troubles is not affected by national food and drug regulations. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults from Bexar Drug Co.
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THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Foley
Bexar Dray Co
Syria as treasure house for explorer report
Special to Theight. New York January 17. Professor Howard Crosby Vullev of Princeton led an expedition to Syria returning from Axumibor with notes on ancient altars and future digs. He highlighted Sardis near the Pactorius with wealth tied to Croesus, Butter and Visited sites at Philadelphia Magnesia Laodicea and Celaphan, praising temple architecture and sculpture.
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New York
Howard Crosby Vullev
Archaeualosy
Princeton
Bengust
Axi Mibor
Sardis
Pactorius
Croesus
Maw Mink
Butter Alu
Philadelphia
Magnesia
Laodicea
Celaphan
Cemetery Needs Attention in Mexico City Visit
Det. 17 Nathan J. Scott, United States senator from Virginia, on a visit to this republic, called attention to the condition of the American National cemetery here and promised to raise the issue in Congress to push for an appropriation for its improvement.
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City of Mexico
Nathan J. Scott
United States
Virginian
Republic
Congress
Engineering Students Form Groups At Texas University
Special to The Light Austin Oct 11 reports the first residents association meeting at the university auditorium. J J D Cobbs presided. Miss Floy De Vine Perfert and others resigned with new editors Miss Norma Egg and Eugene J Harris chosen. C S Davis elected manager for 07-08. constitution amended to 16 board members. Law and engineering departments organize with officers elected. engineers plan December banquet and broader department outreach.
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Spesial
Austin
Tex
Iar
Resiants’ Association
University
Aimdictorium
Ofeluck
J. J. D. Conch
Patton
Floy de Vine Perfert
Magnees Mainland
Douglas Skiner
Texan
Norma Egg
Eugene J. Harris
Students’ Association
J. D. Cobbs
James Horley
I. Ma. Patton
B. M. Woods
L. Wagner
Hanna
H. C. Parker
R. C. D Law Department
Herbert Duvenoa Murray Ramsey
Sam F. Rayburn
P. Alexander
Pat Ny
C. S. Newton
J. . W. & Owensby
E. A. Harris
H. A. Highnote
Resus
Horace Duncan
Town Young
Armes
Tivis
H. E. Brown
H. W. Jones
Tom Menefea
J. Vi
Aris
Roland Brown
B. W. Miles
Story
W. Wlosher
Fick Seay
M. Tarkerfield
Grover Cole
Chaim le
Ely
Hanavet
Nocembert
Annual Medal Likely for Life Savers
Washington oct 17 report on meeting of governors of the American Croix of Honor to discuss presenting annually the cross of the order to a life saver. Board members include Delaney Stockton George Herndon Waytor and Longstreet. debate centers on selecting a savior of life and conferring supreme honor among categories such as water savers and railroad patrons with the president and treasury involved.
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United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Hoy
America
High Court Refuses City Writ of Error in Routledge Case
Special to fas Light Austin Texas October 17 The High Court yesterday refused the application for a writ of error in the San Antonio versus Routledge and related notes from Bexar County The case arose from a 1904 mandamus suit to force a city tax levy to satisfy a $3000 judgment with interest The decision involves James Routledge and the city of San Antonio in Bexar County The record also notes Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and a lumber and hardware ad from Ed Stuyves & Sons
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Fas
Austin
Tex
Sit Meme
City of
James Routledge
Rout Jedge
Annie Knewpper
Lone Star State News Briefs From Austin Chicago El Paso
scattered notices from Houston to Cok and Austin report on consumer company moves, fruit prices in Houston, Mexico firework controls, a miscarriage of a pistol claim, telegraph company service mandates, a bridge condition near Bell County, a college endowment push for Southwestern University, temperance campaigns in McGregor and a Temple teachers' institute with unusually high attendance.
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Salle Property
Houston
Nex
Consumera’ OT
Austin Ag
Yosterday Sila
Chicago
Louis C. Ehle
Thal
Ells
Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid Cure Promised For Piles
A thousand dollar guarantee is offered with each bottle of Dr Leonhardt Hemroid Cure. The ad claims dramatic relief for severe long standing piles after failed ointments and local treatments. It cites patients from Gaok St Thomas Ontario and Niagata New York, and mentions distribution through a San Antonio Texas drug company.
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Dr. Leanharit
Gaok
St. Thomas
Ont
Avery
Chad
de Leomanitis
Fdah Bexar Drug Co
San Antonio
Texas
Leonhardt Vo
Niagata Afullo
N.Y
Farmers National Congress Opens Here With Noted Speakers
Special to The Tight Oklahoma City Olla Oct 17 delegates from every state and territory attend the twenty seventh annual Farmers National Congress of the United States in Oklahoma City. President John M Stout of Illinois presides as speakers including Govs Cummins Broward and Colman address topics on water transportation drainage and agricultural education with emphasis on the farmers movement and cooperative ties.
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Oklahoma City
Olla
Farmers’ National Congress of
United States
Oklahoma Board of Agricu Fire
Okteroma City
John M. Stout Ofllinois
John M. Baryett
Bur Yeau
American Republic
Albert B. Cummins
Jaws
N. B. Broward
Flock Header
Counitry
Ben. Frau Iranty
Oklahome
Indiana
Tt. Hart
Massachussetts Agricultural College
Tts
Thu Seth
Katherina Stahl
Pring
Mise
Miry F. Ravaeh
Agriauttarnd
T. A. Pilener
California
Jarlentinve
John Palmer
Henry Fo Athwoot
Muneiss
Texas
Lee's Picture for School at Be Zavala
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 the RB E Lee entertainment at Be Zavala school will take place. The feature is a presentation by the Daughters of the Confederacy of the Lee picture with a speech by Miss Chung. Pupils perform a musical and literary program with solos, recitations, and tributes to Robert E Lee.
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RB. E. Lee
Be Zavala
BB. E
Leo Pichus
Mies
Chung
Piing
Phing Lurchasa Shkoteh
Lee
Aubreyie
Bael
Tani Bens Nelt
Alma
Chividg
Robert E. Lee
J.T Guinn
Meredith Bright
Seong
Ruth Bengaman
James Thomas
Hazel Bebra
Jon Birks
Chome
Dixie Land
Marie Robertie
Katherine Parma
Gherus
Massa
Coldround
Realling
Ona Nation
Busale
Shannon
Teeitatian Paots
Traveter
Ruth Watkins
Retifathon
Ray Randolph
Purl Thad Banus
Eye Drake
Chorue
America
Forrest's Cavalry Survivors March in Memphis Reunion
The Second annual reunion of Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry corps marched through Memphis with aged veterans in battle dress, receiving cheers as they recalled Confederate victories and the famed charges. Gen A A Tyler led the program with speeches and a roll call, while veterans from many states joined in the enduring camaraderie.
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Memphis
Tena
N. B. Forrest
Cavalry Corps
Elarany
Tates
Marcel
Forrest
Metaphis
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Confederacy
A. A. Tyler
Cam
Davon
Amelie Rives in Hospital After Arrival in New York
Princess Troy batotoy Amelie Rives, once married to J A Astor Chanler, arrived in New York aboard the Hamburg American steamer Moltke and was taken to Wiley Sanitarium, accompanied by her husband. Her sensational romance and a noted novel had marked her career.
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New York
Troy
Batotoy
Amelie Rives
le Novélist
Wiley Sanitarium
Twenty Second Street
Steau
Er Moltke
Europe
Prince
Miss Rives
Tits Brotter
John Jacob Astor
J. Armstrong Chanler
Lone
Chanier
Virginia
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