Former Mayor of Austin Dead
Advices received here report the death of a former Austin mayor on September 5 after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.
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Austin
Tex
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
22
John McDonald Former Austin Mayor Dies at 78
John McDonald, longtime Austin leader and 1889 1895 mayor, died at his Phoenix Arizona home. He oversaw Texas city affairs including the Colorado River dam project and once led the Knights Templar of Texas. He will be buried in Finis Jack County Texas.
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John McDonald
Austin
Phoenix
Ariz
Wesing testifies in defense over Steinhardt shooting
F R Wesing takes the stand in the Thirty seventh District Court to explain the January 10 1912 shooting that killed N Steinhardt a San Antonio businessman. He says the death was unintentional and that he drew the pistol to prevent attack and retreated toward the door as Steinhardt advanced.
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Mexico
Steinhardt
Wesing
Mr. Steinhardt
Albert Lewis
Michael Farrell
A. M. Miller
T. L. Perkins
C. L. Boone
C. E. Carruthers
A. L. Ludwig
C. H. Goff
William Hess
Hess
French Commission Dedicates Site for Pavilion at Panama Exposition
French commissioners in San Francisco formally dedicated the site for France's pavilion at the Panama Pacific Exposition. They seek guarantees for exhibitor rights, customs exemptions with fewer formalities, and strict enforcement against misrepresentation of canned goods and imitation labels.
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San Francisco
Cal
France
Travis County Eyes New Court House Site
Travis county commissioners consider buying a quarter block facing the state house for a new county court house at an estimated price of about 35000 dollars. This marks the first concrete step in the recent push to replace the existing courthouse.
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Court House
Austin
Tex
Travis County
State House
Justice Brown Recovering After Eye Operation
Chief Justice T. J. Brown of the Supreme Court is reported to be considerably improved after a cataract operation. The procedure occurred several weeks ago and he had improved until about a week ago when he worsened, but has again improved and is now out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brown
Austin
Tex
T. J. Brown
The
Supreme Court
Local bills to be blocked in Texas Legislature
Representative Newt L. Williams of McLennan plans a bill to ban local measures in the Thirty fourth Legislature. He argues state savings of about 150000 dollars yearly and faster lawmaking by delegating road laws to county commissioners and court term changes to district judges. Williams notes local bills consume about 1500 dollars daily and more than 500 such measures exist. He also mentions his blue sky law and a halt to wildcat promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Newt L. Williams
McLennan County
Williams
Walnut Tint Hair Stain Promises Fast Gray Coverage
Advertises Mrs Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain as the easiest way to cover gray hair with a rich brown color. Claims instant, permanent coverage that cannot wash off, with options for brown or black and a yearly supply per bottle. Offers trial package for 25 cents and directs buyers to Cincinnati Ohio.
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Mrs. Potter's Hygienc Supply Co
Groton Bldg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Widow Receives Estate Under Austin Will
In Austin, Mrs. Eddie Johnson is to possess the entire $35,000 estate until her death or remarriage. The will, filed for probate, appoints her as administratrix and guardian of three minor children Mallie Nana and Irma who are to inherit upon her death or remarriage.
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Austin
Tex
J. S. Johnson
Eddie Johnson
Johnson
Irma
Missing Woman Believed Linked to $1000 Skirt Heist
Police seek a young woman who vanished from Mrs. William J. Thom as home in Washington. A skirt tied to a $1000 in cash from a real estate deal disappeared with the woman, who likely left after Mrs. Thomas pinned the money to the garment.
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Washington, PD. C
William J. Thomas
Bass Declines Governor's Offer for Secretary of State
TERRELL, TEX SEPT 5 Bass of Terrell telegraphed Governor Colquitt that due to business interests in Terrell he would be compelled to decline the offer to become secretary of state. The note details his decision and immediate reason.
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Bass
Terrell
Tex
S. J. Bass
O. B. Colquitt
Wealthy New England Commuters Push Steel Cars for Rail Line
The Car Club of wealthy New England and New York commuters urged replacing wooden cars on the New York New Haven Hartford line with steel equipment. Members, including Commodore E C Bennett and John A Topping, voted to cover extra costs via higher assessments.
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New York
Car Club
New England
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Commodore E. C. Bennett
John A. Topping
Girl Has Perfect Form Berkeley Woman Studying Law
At the University of California Zamlock Lowe daughter of a San Francisco merchant is described as physically perfect by instructor Mrs. M. McGee after initial measurements for a physical culture class. Zamlock stands 5 feet 3 inches with ideal proportions and a diet of Chinese and American foods.
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Berkeley, Cat
University of California
Zamlock Lowe
San Francisco
M. McGee
University
Zamlock
Rafe Piper Found Dead After Oklahoma Wagon Incident
Rafe Piper a long time Cooke county public weigher, was found dead in a wagon near Red River in Oklahoma. Edgar Beasley who rode with Piper was beaten into unconsciousness and is in a serious condition. Authorities search for three alleged assailants.
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Gainesville
Tex
Rafe Piper
Cooke County
Red River
Oklahoma
Edgar Beasley
Piper
Doctor claims pellagra germ discovered in Wichita Falls
Dr Duane Meredith of Wichita Falls asserts he has identified the germ causing pellagra describing his finding as a breakthrough in understanding the disease. He indicates his work centers on the putative germ and its role in Pellagra development in patients from the region.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Duane Meredith
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