Proposed Modification of Transatlantic Cable Arrangements
The Western Union Telegraph Company, Anglo American, and Direct U S Cable Company plan a provisional modification to unify eight cables under single operating control. Aimed at greater efficiency and new public services, the change rejects new cables and favors direct circuits between Atlantic centers with interlinked land lines. The plan promises faster cable letters and a very low rate for cable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
U. S
Western Union Telegraph
Anglo-American Cable Ompany
Direct
U.S. Cable Company
Western Union Land System
Atlantic
British Post Office Department
Monopoly of Cable Business Impossible
The article argues against a cable monopoly, detailing three systems the Mackay Companies Western Union and the French cables and their control of trans Atlantic lines. It asserts that unified operation will improve service and enable public benefits by utilizing dormant facilities and opening land lines to all trans Atlantic companies.
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trans-Atlantic
Mackay Group
Western Union
Mackay
United States
Trans- Atlantic
Mackay Companies
Fifth Malta Fever Case Found Near Del Rio
A fifth Malta fever case is reported near Del Rio Texas a 26 year old goat herder diagnosed by pathologists from the United States Army and the medical school in Washington. Dr F F Herdman is cited.
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del Rio
Associated Press
EL Rio
Tex
United States Army and Medical School
Washington
Pilots Re Appointed for Galveston Port
Governor reappoints J. W. Simmons A C Steinhart and James Boyle as branch pilots for the port of Galveston. Commissions expired September 10 and on board recommendation were renewed for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
J. W. Simmons
A. C. Steinhart
James Boyle
Galveston
Southern states exhibit plan aids South through San Antonio
Four Texas publicity groups back a perpetual San Antonio exhibit in Washington within the Southern Commercial congress display. Col. Collier and G. Dawe announce a 5000 square foot ground floor exhibit space in the Southern building with four apartments for Texas cities San Antonio Houston Port Arthur and El Paso. The project targets over 200000 visitors yearly. Houston will join. Dallas to be next.
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San Antonio
Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
South
D. C. Coller
G. Grosvenor Dawe
Congress
H. W. Wills
Menger
Dawe
Texas
Southern
Washington, D. C
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Houston
Port Arthur
el Paso
Texas Pillar
Dallas
The
Real Estate Exchange
Ad Club
Chamber of Commerce
Publicity League
Pacific
California
Collier
Frisco
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
St. Anthony
Young Men’s Business League
Colonel Collier
Mr. Dawe
Exchange
Southwest
J. 8. Mullins
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Child Cure
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a safe remedy for babies and young children. It claims to ease teething pain wind colic diarrhea and gum pain and warns buyers to demand the specific product and not alternatives. The copy notes a price of twenty five cents a day.
Miller May Not Accept Dallas Judge Appointment
Former State Senator Barry Miller of Dallas is weighing an offer to become judge of the new Dallas criminal district court. The governor learned Miller would consider the appointment after a telegram. Dallas Bar association leaders were urged to press Miller to accept.
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Austin
Tex
Barry Miller
Dallas
Criminal District Court
Miller
Reid Williams
Lively
Dallas Bar Association
William Feagin illness recovery reported in Houston
Reports from the bedside of William Feagin of Montgomery Alabama secretary of the Southern Educational Association say he is resting well after an acute indigestion attack while preparing for the Houston meeting scheduled November 30 December 1 and 2. Prospects for an early full recovery are favorable.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Willam Feagin
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Educational Association
Texas
Prohibitionists Win Maine Victory in Alcohol Congress
A telegram read by A B Talla in The Hague announces prohibitionists victorious in Maine at the thirteenth international congress against alcoholism. In London, Earls Court directors approve the Johnson Wells fight after caution from church and army groups.
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Hague
Thirteenth International Congress
A. 8. Talla
Maine
London
Earls Court
Calvin Brown
Johnson-Wells
Church
Army
N County Council
Manager Horace W. Clark Resigns From Denver & Rio Grande
Clark resigns as second vice president and general manager of the Denver and Rio Grande citing ill health. The notice notes a possible connection with the Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern railroads, which have merged, though not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver, Colo
Horace W. Clark
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Promises Restful Sleep Drink
An old remedy notes half a teaspoonful of Horsford’s acid phosphate in a glass of water before retiring. The claim is it induces restful sleep and improves nighttime comfort.
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Horsford
Queen Wilhelmina Abandons Plans to Open Parliament
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina will skip opening the states general in person on September 19 due to socialist plans for a mass street demonstration demanding universal suffrage alongside the royal procession. The decision follows the socialists stance and potential disruption.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
States General
Auction Sells Bele Elmore Jewelry In London Sale
The Beele Elmore jewelry from the murdered actress's estate was auctioned in London. The sale fetched about 800 dollars with a single ring delivering 325 dollars. The flaming sun brooch linked to Crippen's trial sold for 100 dollars.
Congress Ends London Line Spelling Conference
Anglo American conference on simplified spelling ends. A joint report will be made to the American and British societies. If approved, both societies may reconcile their systems as a preliminary step toward reforming English spelling.
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London
Panama Assembly summoned for extraordinary session
Panama President atsemene issues a decree calling the assembly into extraordinary session. No reasons are disclosed but reports suggest the move aims to permit a constitutional amendment conflicting with agreements between the republic and the United States concerning the canal zone.
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Panama
Atsemene
Canal Zone
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M. W. Terrell
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