Mayor of Austin Dies After Long Service and City Founding
The former Austin mayor John McDanad, age 78, died at home in Phoenix, Me. He served as mayor from 1889 to 1895 and oversaw the Colorado River crossing project. His body to be transported to Jack County, Texas for burial. Meanwhile Austin’s Hill Institute announces fall term opens September 22 with about 260 pupils planned for attendance.
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Pruenix
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Jack County
Texas
Wesing Testifies Self Defense In Steinhardt Shooting
Albert Wesing took the stand to claim he acted in self defense when Steinhardt leaped at him during a business dispute. He said he drew and fired to prevent attack, not to kill, as the trial in the Thirty seventh District Court continues with witnesses for the defense and expected conclusion today.
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BR. Weting
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Stein
Weling
Mexico
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Albert Lewis
Michael Tarrett
A. M. Miller
TL. Verlins
L. Jonne
French exhibitors seeks guarantees for panama pavilion
French commissioners to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco indicate they will seek guarantees on rights for French exhibitors and tariff reductions before the French government acts. They want formal assurances that misrepresentation and imitation provisions will be strictly enforced to protect French interests.
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San Francisco
Cal
Preach
France
Issteners Hn
Local bills would be opposed to speed up Texas legislature
Representative Newt L. Williams of McKinney County advocates a reform to permit only state level measures. He argues local bills waste time and money, wasting about 1390 dollars per session, and would shift authority to county commissioners district judges and school authorities. Williams also notes the proposed change would curb wildcat promotions tied to the blue sky law.
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Austin
Tex
Newt L. Wilame
McKennany County
Wiliams
Williama
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Williams
Imoney
Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain Promises Instant Gray Coverage
An old advertisement touts Mrs Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain as the quick easy solution to gray or faded hair. It claims color is applied with a brush or comb, covers instantly, does not wash out or rub off, and offers a brown shade or black option. The ad notes a price of one shilling per jar and a one year lasting expectation, with a mail order only offer and directions provided.
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Potters Hygiente
Bonny Sa
Iya Groton
Cineme Bati
Widow Inherits Texas Estate Upon Death Or Remarriage
In Austin Texas Sept b accord ing to the will of the late Johnson widow Mrs Kiddie Johnson is to possess the entire estate if she dies or remarries valued at 76990. Will filed for probate in county court with Atts Johnson named as administrators Mrs Johnson acts as guardian of three minor children Mattie Nana and Irma who will inherit the estate on her death or remarriage. Mrs Johnson also to provide for the children.
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Austin
Tex
Johnson
Kiddie Johnson
Mattie
Nana
Irma
Airs
Girl with perfect form reported in Berkeley at UC
Chinese girl Zamlock Lowe daughter of wealthy parents is described as physically perfect by an Occidental standard at the University of California in Berkeley. Measurements show a height of three feet three inches and proportions praised by Mrs. McGee and others as exemplary in beauty and grace.
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Berkeley
Cat
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California
Zamlock J Lowe
Atalonk
Wealthy Car Club Pushes Steel Cars in New England
The Cars Club of wealthy New York and New England promoters favors replacing wooden passenger cars on the New York New Haven Hartford route with steel cars. Members would fund the extra cost via higher assessments, with Commodore E C Bennett and John A Topping among the notable members backing the move.
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New England Wolnts
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven
Commodore E. C. Bennett
John A. Topping
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Connecticut
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