Execution of Edith Cavell Prompted British Outcry
The report details Edith Cavell's execution in Brussels and a worldwide reaction. It notes American diplomats Brand Whitlock and Hugh S Gibson seeking clemency, German officials pledging fairness, and Cavell's brave conduct. The British government released a full account of the events and Whitlock’s final appeal via a messenger to Governor von der Landshut.
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Lontion
Qet
Edith Cavell
Trafalgar Square
Max Cavell
Nelson
Calusun
London
Rovary
Daily Graphic
Heaven
Amsterdam
Hie
Daily Express
Lyl
Sian
Second
Nusg Builth Cavell
Brussels
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
Vrassels
Walter LI Page
Vola
Ameri
Can
Hugh S Gibson
von der Jlauncher
Gibson
Guthy Pelties
Cully
Whitlucsy
Woutock
Cave
Het
Brant Whitlock
Whitloey
Misa Cavell
Beleyal
Legation
Whitloc
Gahan
Attacked at home near San Marcos by three Mexicans
A man and his wife were attacked at their residence near San Marcos by three Mexican assailants. The incident occurred below Martindale, as police investigate possible motives and seek witnesses. No further details on injuries or arrests were provided.
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San Marcos Tex
Alfred Wilke
Martindale Fist
Mrs Beidel Tells Women About Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Shippensburg resident Mrs. Beidel recalls suffering from female trouble years ago until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased symptoms promptly. She praises the remedy and recommends it to others after it helped her husband and daughter, inviting letters for advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. with confidential responses.
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Shippensburg
Pac
Lyi Bukhan
Parma
Lydia
Hinkham
Jamey A
Heidel
Penn Street
Shippenshurs
Lydia EL Dinkham
Pinkham Ibor
Lynn
Mass
Pinkham
Pinkham Meileine
Texas amendments affect timber tariffs and rates
The record notes an official amendment to a commodity tariff applying to timber and related goods from Texarkana to Galveston. It sets a rate of 7 vents per two pounds and a minimum weight threshold of 40,000 pounds per lot, effective now. The passage references injuries and disruptions surrounding political acts, with unclear local names and places.
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Austin
Tox
Texarkana
Fort mii
Tulitt
Galveston
Wireless test spans ocean to Paris from Arlington lab
Arlington engineers at Americana Telephone and Telegraph report a wireless voice heard across the Atlantic, with Paris and Chicago confirming signals. John J. Curty and A. Curtis lead the team as Webb and Shreeve relay the test, noting distinct “goodbyes” heard at the Paris end and a long transatlantic reception distance.
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York
Det
Arlington
Paris
France
Honolulu
John J. Curty
Americana Telephone and Tele Graph Company
Afr
Carly
Chicago
T. B. B. Webb
Webb
Hitley
Jess
Mr. Webb
A. A. Curtis
State of
Krenek
Ayparan
Honalty
Ar Iington
Exspenchied
Ravinerr
Penal Harbor
Navy
Weilh Av Arrington
Tavis
Perry to donate Peach Point plantation site to state
Perry of Graxaria county visits on state business and proposes to donate the Peach Point plantation, longtime family home since 1830 and linked to Stephen F. Austin, to the state for possible placement in the state library. The historic site includes the grave of Austin’s kin and the plantation house.
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Y. Perry
Graxaria County
Mo Perry
Peach Point Plantation
Stephen Fi Austin
Perr
Austin
Perry
Terry
Stophen
Spur Controversy Moves to Public Hearing on Cotton Belt Spur
Chairman Affison Mayfield and chief engineer R Parker of the railroad commission travel to Mori to inspect the Cotton Belt spur over five miles long. Protests from hardwood millers and orchardists block abandonment as the company contends the spur never covered operating costs. A hearing is set for Tuesday November 9 to resolve the issue.
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Agstin
Morrill Spur
Affison Mayfield
Railroad Commission
Morri
R- Dp. Parker
Cotton Belt
Jengih
Poor Students Wanted in Texas Debate Over College Aid
Oct 22 Austin reports Dr. W J Buttle acting president of the University defends student aid as a strong draw for the state institution. He rejects a Trades Council claim that working students hinder schooling and says the university welcomes students regardless of strain.
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Austin
Tex
Beard
W. J. Buttle
Dr. Battle
Trades Council
Colorado
Ferguson
Tom Gathright
Criminal District Court
Gathright
Conve
Maathews
Travis County
Denver
Tim Gatayra
Anatales
Cate
Ure
Texas Railroad Commission Begins Rate Hearing Next Tuesday
The Texas Railroad Commission will start arguments next Tuesday in the advanced freight rate hearing. Attorneys for the commission and railroads will present their cases, with the full commission in attendance. Earle B. Mayfield is to return from California and Judge W. W. Williams has recovered enough to attend.
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Commission
Earle B. Mayeld
California
W. W. Williams
Miss Teona Givens Wins Medal at Tex as University
Miss Teona Givens of this city, a sophomore at the University of Texas, has been awarded the Quald nimial for excellence in Dietetic Work. She graduated from Corpus Christi high school in 1914. Also notes Seton infirmary nursing graduation exercises with six graduates and a reception. local train service interruption due to bandit activity near Brownsville mentioned.
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Austin Nwete
Austin
Tex
Seton Infirmary
Nix
Aftas
Missie Clock
Florence Wimber
Jennie Helm
Mia Mi Hohrack
NM. Sutter
Hstelle Ki
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
U S Lumber To Russia From Arkansas Mills
Arkansas lumber mills plan to ship about 306 million feet of red oak to the Russian government in the coming weeks. Contracts for 6.9 million feet of red oak railtrack and 2 million more were announced. The ties will double track the Riga Moscow railroad. Additional orders include about 6 million feet of yellow pine to satisfy a 63 million foot Italian government contract.
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Litle Rock
Ark
Arkansas Lumber Mills
B. W. Green
Hea
L.P. Coleman
Riza-Moscow
Arkansas Iills
Southern Lumbermen
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