Mexico War News Sees families move to safety near El Paso
Special to the Light reports Americans flee interior Mexico as Sept 16 celebrations loom. In Torreon and Chihuahua towns, locals threaten foreigners while Juarez braces for possible clashes with federal troops, former insurrectos, and Magonistas as tensions surge along the border.
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EL Paso
Tex
Torreon
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Mexico
Juarez
Cuartel
Mexico City
Magonistas
Federa S
Magon
Covialitos Ranch
Reyes
Madero
Tasteless Chill Tonic for All Ages Declared
The advertisement promotes Grover's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it tastes neither bitter nor sweet because ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth but dissolve in the stomach. It markets as suitable for grown people and children, branded as the first original tasteless chill tonic and standard for 30 years, priced at 50 cents.
Governor's Invited to San Antonio Mexican Holidays
The governor has received an invitation from A A Esteva consul general at large of Mexico to attend festivities at San Pedro Springs park San Antonio September 15 17. He also was asked to attend Texarkana Board of Trade demonstrations of new auto chemical engines and hose carts for the fire department but is unlikely to attend due to absence from the executive department.
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Austin
Tex
A. A. Esteva
Mexico
San Antonio
San Pedro Springs Park
Texarkana Board of Trade
Executive Department
Junta Unable to Supply Promised Arms to Its Army
An attack on Juarez by a band of 160 men is reported as the Junta fails to supply arms to its so called army. The assault occurred in Juarez and the story notes the lack of promised equipment. Further details are scarce in the brief dispatch.
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el Paso
Rio Grande
Juarez
Junta
THE
Associated Press
Juarez, Mex
Austin Pioneer Sue Randolph Dies at 82 in Texas
Mrs. Sue Randolph 82 a pioneer of Austin died at home 610 West Seventeenth Street from acute kidney trouble. widow of C. H. Randolph former Texas state treasurer. Survived by three children Miss Lula Randolph Miss Anna Randolph and H. C. Randolph of Plainview. Funeral held today.
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Austin
Tex
Sue Randolph
West Seventeenth Street
C. H. Randolph
Texas
Lula Randolph
Anna Randolph
H. C. Randolph
Plainview
Gonzalez Is Elected In Chihuahua Election No Votes Are Cast Against
The Associated Press reports a complete Chihuahua vote count showing 48 774 for Governor Abraham Gonzalez and zero opposition to him marking the largest tally in the state’s history. In Texas Bay City saw the marriage of S 58 Creech and Miss Florence Sutherland at Wharton with return plans to reside in Bay City.
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Chihuahua
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Abraham Onzalez
Wharton
Bay City
Creech
Florence Sutherland
Smith Will Sue for September Salary in Texas
Emmett E. Smith, former chief game warden, says he will seek a mandamus in the Texas Supreme Court to force payment of September salary. He resigns effective October 1 but remains in position until then as Jeff D. Cox has been sworn in to replace him. The dispute centers on payroll timing. Luke Karotkin advertises seats at the Jewish synagogue.
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Austin
Tex
Emmett E. Smith
Sterett
Supreme Court
Smith
Col. Sterett
Jeff D. Cox
Dredge Atagorda Opens Matagorda Bay Channel
Dredge Atagorda under Captain Jacobson works in Matagorda bay to cut a channel to Main street Matagorda. The vessel has already opened a passage through Shell reef and will provide six feet of water to the town.
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Matagorda Bay
Bay City
Tex
Atagorda
Jacobson
Main Street
Matagorda
Shell Reef
Yoakum Sees Surge of Cotton Pickers Drawn From Town
Yoakum Texas reports a flood of plant ers seeking cotton pickers. Daily shipments head to various regions as the local crop leads in quantity and better prices lure workers to other places.
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Yoakum
Yo'akum
Tex
Trained nurses needed for Philippine service examination dates announced
An examination for trained nurses is set for September 20 and October 18 with a possible earlier date if enough applicants are found. Applicants must be graduates from recognized two year hospital training programs with three years hospital experience. The two year contract offers $50 a month for six months plus subsistence quarters laundry and travel opportunities to Manila China and Japan. Riebe Undertaking Co. ambulance service. 221 E Com. Phone 341.
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Bureau of Insular Affairs
Manila
China
Japan
Not Like First Trip W F Conner Visits San Antonio
W F Conner a southwestern passenger agent of the Wabasha railroad based in Dallas arrived in San Antonio for his regular monthly visit. He recalled his first San Antonio trip in 1876 when a stage road from Austin operated amid Sam Bass era stage robberies with armed passengers. Conner spoke of a single three story Houston street building then and noted he returned to Dallas after the brief visit.
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W. F. Conner
Southwestern
Wabasha Railroad
Dallas
San Antonio
Mr. Conner
Austin
Sam Bass
Secure Jury Forming in Goliad Murder Trial
In Goliad Texas on September 15 district court resumes to select a jury for the murder trial of Eli Pointer charged with killing George W. Gosnell. Pointer Milner and Mrs. Gosnell face trial after Pointer confessed to the act and claimed Milner and Mrs. Gosnell hired him. Bail was denied for Pointer and Milner. Mrs. Gosnell is held on $3000. The day is expected to focus on jury selection.
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Associated Press
Goliad
Tex
Eli Pointer
Howard Melher
Gosnell
George W. Gosnell
Fannen
Pointer
Milner
Transfers Required for City School Attendance Rules
Superintendent Charles J. Lukin announces that all pupils must attend their own district schools unless granted transfers by principals and the superintendent. Transfers are allowed only when district investigations justify the move. Graduates of the eighth grade enter Brackenridge or Main Avenue high schools per promoted status.
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Charles J. Lukin
Prof. Lukin
Main Avenue
Brackenridge High School
South Alamo Street
Married at Gonzales in a quiet residence ceremony
In Gonzales Texas on September 13 M A McMillan married Miss Pearl Boothe at the bride's brother-in-law G N Lipscomb home. Rev R A Mew Curdy of Luling officiated at the ceremony with only family present.
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Gonzales
Tex
M. A. McMillan
Miss Pearl Boothe
G. N. Lipscomb
R. A. Mew Curdy
Luling
Board of Pharmacy Meets in Houston This Month
R H Walker secretary of the state board of pharmacy is preparing for the board meeting to be held in Houston on September 19 20 21 and 22.
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Gonzales
Tex
R. H. Walker
State Board of Pharmacy
Houston
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Miller CO
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Geistleys &Co
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Sauerbach
Optimo
Lawrence Barrett
Watt
Tom Keene
Guessaz & Ferlet Coo
Bels
Typewriter Inspection CO
SAN Antonio Typewriter CO. Consolidated
Avenue D
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Aime Dupont
Austin Pioneer
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Lil
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