Robber Captured After Oath Tale Traps Marauder
Policeman McCurdy says he lured the thief back to scene of prior robberies by credence of an oath taken at age ten. Marauder, accused of robbing Holland Tea and Coffee of about $300 in goods, was arrested after entering the store and being seen by the officer. He also visited Empire Loan on Commerce and a Market street barber shop the night of arrest.
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San Antonio
Emerson Loan Company
McCurdy
Holland Tea
Empire Loan Company
Commerce Street
Market Street
Snyder to Entertain Boosters in Oklahoma
Snyder mayor Harris and the Round-Up club have arranged a reception for the Fort Worth Trade Evangelists due Friday. A half inch rain fell last night, boosting county wheat acreage.
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Snyder
Okla
Harris
Fort Worth
Real Estate Exchange discusses downtown valuation and sidewalks
C O Austin announces downtown property assessments could rise by 20 million without overvaluing real estate. He proposes a committee of business and real estate leaders to survey and adjust assessments while meeting interest from a 2 million bond. Sidewalk grade issues and city tests dominate discussion at St Anthony hotel luncheon.
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C. O. Austin
Real Estate Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
St. Anthony
Austin
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
J. L. Strohm
R. G. Callahan
George W. Dietz
J. F. Kile
Lloyd Spencer
Spencer
Real Estate Exchange Directorate
Insurance Report Shows Texas Fire Policies 1911 Data
The Texas state insurance board released figures for 121 fire insurance companies for the year July 1 1911 to June 30 1912. Total liabilities amount to 758 810 469 with premiums of 9 220 048 and losses adjusted 8 222 692 across 14 406 fires. Fire risks on dwellings and contents comprise 35 percent of business, with a 73 percent loss to premium ratio on those classes. Mercantile risks represent 27.6 percent of total business with an 82 percent loss to premium ratio.
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Austin
Tex
State Insurance Board
Texas
Ward Eight Clean-Up Week Set For November Eight
The Eighth ward declares a full week long cleanup starting Monday November 8. Garbage crews will remove all trash including non burnables like stove pipes and old carpets. Chairwoman Mrs. R A Reese reports adequate wagons and expresses pride in the committee's work and aims to finish the city’s last ward creditably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
R. A. Reese
New Freight Classification Set to Take Effect
Washington October 31 the proposed new classification of freight by southern railroads will become effective November 1 with changes suggested by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Southern Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bandits Offer Reward for Missouri Kansas Texas Train Robbery
Oklahoma authorities and federal agencies post rewards totaling 8000 dollars for information leading to capture of bandits who robbed a Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train near Wirth Oklahoma on Tuesday.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Wirth
Advice on preserving books for library installations
A Los Anales (Paris) writer cautions against glass cases as they trap air and promote germs and mold. The Scientific American recommends behind the shelves placing cloth strips moistened with benzine or phenol to deter insects, renewing them periodically for best results.
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Los Annales
Paris
Seconly
Scientific American
Robbery at drug stores nets messenger boys cash
John Anderson, about 20, arrested by Detectives Krause and Hanes for robbery by assault. Affidavits accuse him in two incidents where messengers for Kalteyer's and Schuhardt's drug stores were held at gunpoint and forced to return small change after orders for medicine. The scheme used involves obtaining change for large notes during home delivery.
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John Anderson
Krause
Hanes
Justice Fisk
Harry Steward
Kalteyer
Herman Zittle
Schuhardt
Storm in Goree Strips Cotton and Damages Ranches
A wind rain and hail storm swept Goree Texas injuring crops and stock. Hail three inches deep stripped all cotton left on stalks causing an estimated loss of 2000 bales. No deaths reported but ranchers fear cattle losses. Buildings stores and shops suffered window and stock damage with specific losses to H. E. Bauknight and Brazos Valley Mercantile Co.
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Goree
Tex
H. E. Bauknight
Brazos Valley Mercantile Company
Home Made Pinex Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage remedy claims mixing granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex in a pint bottle creates an effective cough syrup. The formula, touted as superior to $2.50 store products, promises relief within 24 hours for deep seated coughs and offers a money back guarantee. Pinex is described as a pine extract with healing membranes benefits.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Witness testifies Burns tipped by Hockin in dynamite case
Indianapolis October 31 sensational testimony in the dynamite conspiracy trial stated W J Burns the Los Angeles Times detective was tipped off by Herbert S Hockin who admitted contact after the explosion. J A G Badorf testified Hockin said he had discussed immunity and might plead guilty but would not testify, risking his life.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. J. Burns
Los Angeles Times
J. A. G. Badorf
Herbert S. Hockin
Burns
Los Angeles
McNamara Brothers
E. McManigal
Badorf
Hockin
Miller
International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers
Circus to pitch tents on Bowen's Island this Saturday
The Sells Floto circus selects Bowen's Island in downtown to set up tents improving access by avoiding a long car ride. Management hails location as best seen, highlighting a display of high school horses and famed equestriennes including Maud Burbank Royal Montgomery Lucile King Galarmo Evelyn Buhl Emma Stickney Nellie Carroll Hudson Lowande.
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Sells-Floto
Bowen's Island
Court House
Mr. Bennet
Maud Burbank
Royal
Wene Montgomery
Lucile King
Galarmo
Evelyn Buhl
Emma Stickney
Nellie Carroll
Hudson
Lowande
Members Leave First Baptist Church in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas fifty seven leading members withdrew from the First Baptist church amid discord tied to the pastor Rev J Frank Norris. They demand his resignation as he faces an arson trial on November 25. The defectors stop short of accusing Norris of arson but say his retention threatens the church.
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Fort Worth
Tex
First Baptist Church
J. Frank Norris
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone gross receipts report
Special to the Light from Austin Texas reports the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company earned 1 361 259 79 in gross receipts over three months with a tax of 20 418 90 paid to the treasury. Other filings show Western Union Telegraph 189 561 64 gross receipts and 5 212 95 tax Lone Star Brewing 136 448 40 gross receipts and 642 45 tax Pierce Fordyce Oil Dallas 17 703 65 gross receipts and 354 07 tax.
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Austin
Tex
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Comptroller’s Department
Treasury Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lone Star Brewing Company
San Antonio
Pierce-Fordyce Oil Association of Dallas
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Waco Painters to Seek Higher Pay Tomorrow
The union painters of Waco Texas will ask for a 60 cent daily wage increase from the current 3.40. If their demand is not met, strikes are predicted in some cases.
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Waco
Tex
Hilles Calls Meeting to Pick Sherman Successor
New York reports Chairman Hilles of the Republican National Committee announced a meeting set for November 12 in Chicago to choose a replacement for the late James Sherman as the party's vice presidential candidate.
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Hilles
New York
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Chicago
James 8. Sherman
Ellis County Aids Campaign Fund Tops Five Hundred Dollars
Ellis County Democrats report more than 500 dollars contributed to the Wilson campaign fund chaired by J R Mayhew. More than two thirds of the sum came from dollar gifts. London reports experiments turning paper garments into near cotton or linen cloth while remaining cost comparable to laundering.
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Ellis County
Aids Campaign Fund
Waxahachie
Tex
J. R. Mayhew
Lls County
Wilson-Marshall Organization
Wilson
London
Chattanooga
Money rates rise as call money hits 8 percent
In New York on October 31 call money rose to 8 percent amid heavy borrowings to cover November 1 corporate and dividend payments totaling over 125 million dollars. Not all funds go out tomorrow, but the day will see the largest dividend disbursements.
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New York
Wall Street
Ruling Favors Shippers in Reeves-Rotan Case
Waco Texas October 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission has ruled on the Reeves Rotan Automobile company case, a decision important to shippers in the region. The ruling clarifies transportation practices and may affect rates and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco, Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reeves-Rotan Automobile Company
Rail companies charged excess on carload shipment claim
The automobile firm argued railroads billed $50 too much for a three machine shipment, saying a larger car was used than needed, forcing payment for the bigger car. The commission ruled shippers must receive only the car size they order and pay no extra if a larger car is supplied.
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Pers. the Automobile Company
Commission
Camp Fire Girls Council Meeting Sets 4 PM Tomorrow
The Camp Fire Girls hold their regular monthly fire council at the YWCA tomorrow afternoon at 4. Members will wear Indian costumes and receive honors for the month’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Association
Bryan Returns to Nebraska from Trip
W. J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln this morning pending further plans after his return from a prior trip. The report notes his presence in Nebraska on October 31 and hints at continuing public activity.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Laxative Action
An old advertising feature touts Syrup of Figs as a natural liver and bowel cleanser laxative. It claims gentle relief from constipation without griping or nausea and urges asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product with senna and aromatics.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Speaking Tour Through States and Oklahoma Begins
A speaking tour moves through several states and Oklahoma with a stop in Nebraska promised. The itinerary aims to engage audiences nationwide and promote a regional message.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
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