County bonds face little opposition as voters loom
County leaders and supporters push for an 1 million bond package funding roads bridges a county hospital a poorhouse and court house extensions with strong backing from ministers attorneys and residents expecting high turnout on November 12 aiming for broad city participation and safe bid letting for each project to avoid single-contractor control.
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Friends of the County
Davis
Big City
Friends of the Proposition
Court House
Mexar
Bexar County
Couty
United States
San Antonio
P. F. Stewart
Co&unty
Stewart
Rssue
Leon Creek
Salado
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
Citizens warned about California Syrup of Figs a popular child laxative. Parents told to use a teaspoonful for coated tongues and cleansing of stomach liver and bowels. Ad cites 50 cent bottle and urges beware of counterfeits offering genuine product.
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California
San Antonio Club to Open Dancing Pavilion With Benefit Ball
The San Antonio Automobile Club plans a formal opening of its new dancing pavilion with a benefit ball next Thursday evening. W. N. Furlong Jr. said hundreds of tickets have been sold by the committee of women led by Mrs J. J. Stevens. Proceeds fund furnishing the new addition. tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce.
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San Antonio Automobile Club
W. N. Furlong Jr
J. J. Stevens
Chamber of Commerce
Scottish Rite Masons Close Record Reunion in Austin
The Scottish Rite Masons in Austin concluded their most successful reunion with over 50 candidates receiving degrees from the fourth to the eighteenth. Numerous out of town visitors attended the event last night.
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Austin
Tex
Huerta Defends Diaz Free Agency and Oil Deal Rumors
General Felix Diaz is a free agent and will receive protection at tomorrow's elections, Huerta says. He dismisses interference claims as untrue and surmises on Diaz's movements. Huerta notes English oil interests and a potential loan deal, but defers specifics to Mexico's Fomento department.
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Lional Carden
Huerta Huerta
Department of Fomento
Carranza forms provisional government with eight portfolios
Washington reports Carranza has established eight posts in his provisional government and named Francisco Escudero as minister of foreign affairs and finance. Zubaran becomes minister of the interior as a constitutionalist stance shapes Mexico’s political future amid looming elections and possible U S recognition.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Carranza
Francisco Escudero
Senor Zubaran
Interior
Wilson
England
Great Britain
Lionel Carden
Mexico City
United States
France
Huerta
Mexican Congress
Congress
Francisco Vasquez Gomez
Diaz
Madero
Henry Lane Wilson
No Election Planned in Matamoros Says General Blanco
General Blanco of the Constitutionalists in Matamoros announced there will be no election of any kind in Matamoros on Sunday. He cited incidents of the last few days that indicate no election can be held in conformance with the Mexican constitution.
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Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Gata General Blanco
Currency Confinement Case Draws US Chilean War Question
A $6 million currency seizure by Captain Robert C. Williams under a Constitutionalist government prompts a federal case in Del Rio with Consul Gutierrez as plaintiff. The long-standing issue asks whether scarce paper money without intrinsic value can be contraband of war.
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Robert C. Williams
Fourteenth United States Cavalry
Unite States
Gutierrez
Piedras Negras
Williams
United States District Court
T. S. Maxey
del Rio
Jean
Chile
Peru
Wells- Fargo Company
United States
Chacabuco
Chimbote
Wels-Fargo & Company
Wells-Fargo Company
Chilean Claims Commission
Blaine
Washington
England
France
Bayard
Maxey
New Orleans
Election peace talk dominates Matamoros plaza
Soldiers and officers discuss the election and potential peace in Mexico in Matamoros as 300 troops under General Jesus Sanchez Davila arrive from San Fernando and more expected by tomorrow night. With trains able to reach Herreras near Monterey, authorities plan rapid deployment.
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Mexico
Matamoros
Jesus Sanchez Davila
San Fernando
Monterey
Herreras
State election called off in Chihuahua by unrest
El Paso Oct 25 reports constitutionalist victories and disturbed conditions in Chihuahua lead to postponement of the state election. Governor Mercado postpones to one month later. national election to proceed where possible. Orozco remains sole announced candidate. no Provisional President Huerta on tickets. Fighting anticipated in Chihuahua City as Orozco commands outnumber Federals.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Orozco
Mercado
Huerta
Federal Troops Defeated Near Mazatlan in Battle
The report from Hermosillo dated October 25 describes 300 Federal soldiers killed or wounded in a clash at El Venadilla near Mazatlan. About 1800 Federals are besieged in Mazatlan by 1500 Constitutionalists, with supplies cut off. a counterattack by General Carrasco pushed Federals back into Mazatlan with heavy losses. Guaymas remains besieged as Constitutionalists grow stronger, with a final assault anticipated in a few days.
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Hermosillo
Mex
el Venadilla
Mazatlan
Carrasco
Guaymas
Liberal candidate to run in Mexico’s presidential election today
Carranza and Bernardo Calero, brother of Manuel Calero, head Liberal party candidate, passed through the city yesterday en route to Sonora to join Governor in the presidential elections held today in Mexico.
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Carranza
Bernardo Calero
Manuel Calero
Liberal Party
Mexico
Sonora
Gov
Carranza Ally Declines Comment on Mexican Situation
Senor Calero would not comment on the Mexican situation beyond saying his brother pursues a political path in Mexico and has joined the forces of the Constitutionalist leader.
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Ernor Venustiano Carranza
Senor Calero
Mexico
Laredo Officials Protest Over Mail Crossing Incident
Federal authorities in Laredo protest to Washington after Mexican officials in Nuevo Laredo refused passage of a United States mail wagon across the border. The mail was redirected to a Mexican wagon and American personnel were kept from crossing the international bridge.
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Laredo
Tex
Washington
Nuevo
We Grande
Nuevo Laredo
Episcopal Convention Adjourns Without Grapes Juice Debate
The general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church adjourned in New York on October 26 without ruling on substituting grape juice for wine in the communion service.
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Episcopal Convention
New York
General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bonds Voted for Good Roads in Jim Wells County
Corpus Christi Texas October 25 bonds approved by Jim Wells county by a large margin to fund road improvements totaling 126000 dollars with a 10 to 1 majority.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Jim Wells County
Confetti Masquerade Carnival at Exposition Park Model
Community event promotes a two day carnival at Exposition Park Model tomorrow and Tuesday with festivities and family activities.
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Exposition Park
Money Seizure Disputed Over Constitutionalists Currency
Samuel Belden argues against U S seizure of 5 000 000 in fiat money held by Captain R C Williams for the Constitutionalists. He cites 1912 joint resolution limits, historic precedents, and claims the currency’s circulation stays within Constitutionalists controlled areas. The Del Rio case with Judge T S Maxey opens Monday. Luis M Gutierrez sues to recover possession.
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United States
Samuel Belden
Venustiano Carranza
del Rio
T. S. Maxey
Belden
Rio Grande
Luis M. Gutierrez
R. C. Williams
Mexico
Department of Justice
Department
Executive Department
Continental Congress
Louis Kossuth
Hungary
England
Austria
Chile
Peru
Controversy Over Seized Chilean Currency and U S Authority
The article notes a large consignment of US printed currency shipped to Chile. A Peruvian vessel seized the money, prompting protest and an indemnity won by Secretary Blaine. Belden argues US authorities had no right to withhold funds from Chilean buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James G. Blaine
Belden
Operators Hold Get Together Meeting at Gunter Hotel
A Western Union office workers meeting was held at the Gunter Hotel last night with Miss M. E. Littell as chair and W. L. Ross as secretary. Speakers from city sub stations discussed topics including The Object of Our Get Together Meeting Competition and Effective Solicitation. A musical program featured several performers from the group.
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Western Union
Gunter Hotel
M. EB. Littell
W. L. Ross
Bonbrake
Boy Fatally Injured by Motorcycle in Capitol Entrance
Manuel Garner ten dragged 30 feet by motorcycle at the east drive entrance to the capitol in Austin Texas. Driver John Carpenter nineteen arrested on speeding charge. Garner is son of J. R. Garner.
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Austin
Tex
Manuel Garner
John Carpenter
Capitol
Young Garner
J. R. Garner
Carpenter
Kawneer Store Front Promoted by Jacques Steel Co
An advertising notice touts a Kawneer Store Front as a steady seller working day and night with no upkeep expense, promoted by Jacques Steel Co the Texas agents based in Dallas Texas.
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Jacques Steel Co
Texas
Dallas
Massachusetts Federation Advocates Free State University
The Massachusetts State Federation of Labor urges the creation of a free university in Massachusetts. It argues access to higher education should be public and tuition free, funded by state resources and supported by labor groups.
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Massachusetts State Federation of Labor
Rival Disbrow rival signs for November track meet
Dr W A Hering announced the signing of Monkmeier to appear with his Stavers Chicago for the automobile track meet to be staged November 20 22 and 23. The event promises high quality racing with seven cars previously money winners at Indianapolis and star Ralph De Palma driving a Mercer expected to set a speed record at the San Antonio track.
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W. A. Hering
Monkmeier
Big Stavers
Chicago
Dr. Hering
Monkmelter
Louis Drisbrow
Indianapolis
Europe
United States
Ralph de Palma
Milwaukee
Mercer
San Antonio
Neighbors Extinguish Fire at Somerset Road Home
A fire found about 9 15 PM at H Garsher’s house near Collins Gardens on Somerset road was put out by neighbors. Mr Garsher and family are visiting relatives in Kentucky. Damage described as slight.
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H. Garsher
Somerset Road
Collins’ Gardens
Kawneer Store Fronts Boost Business in Dallas Texas
Jacques Steel Co Texas agents advertise Kawneer store fronts claiming they pay for themselves by boosting business and increasing UTS. clients urged to consider installing to avoid being left behind in Dallas Texas.
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Kawneer
Jacques Steel Co
Texas
Dallas
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