Celebration of Mexican Independence Observed in San Pedro
A large crowd marked the 102nd anniversary at San Pedro park and the International club with music speeches and refreshments. Mexican Consul Esteva attended the club event and Hidalgo references featured. Diaz birthday tributes and Mexico’s political tensions also covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Springs
International Club
San Pedro Park
Manuel A. Esteva
Hidalgo
Francisco I. Madero
City of Mexico
E. Sanchez
Joel A. Lipscomb
F. Traslosheros
Ira C. Ogden
E. Claude Mills
Estevla
Sr. Melendez Recio
Zelaya
Jose Santos Zelaya
Republic of Nicaragua
Harmony Hall
Mexico
United Es
Madero Opens Celebration With Liberty Bell Ringing
President Madero rang the historic liberty bell from the national palace window in Mexico City to mark Independence Day anniversary. Thousands watched as Hidalgo’s call to revolt echoed, with Hidalgo’s words Viva Independencia Viva Libertad Viva Mexico. Bright decorations lit the capital for the event. A military parade was planned for today as the highlight of the celebration.
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Mexico City
Madero
National Palace
Hidalgo
Viva Independencia
Mexico
Matador Gored by Bull in Mexican Celebration
Francisco Del Valle Frasquilo, a matador, lies dying in a Los Angeles hospital after being gored by a bull he tried to throw by the horns during a celebration. He waved a red flag to incite the bull, was thrown, and caught by its horns before the goring. Independence Day in Juarez is marked by cautious federal officials as crowds and troops move through the streets with few disturbances.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Francisco del Valle Frasquilo
Frasquilo
Juarez
Tex
Viva
Diaz
Mexico
Madero
Independence Day Observed on Border Without Disorder
Laredo Texas September 16 Mexican independence day celebrated along the international boundary with no disorders reported. Two hundred fifty federal troops with machine guns arrived in Nuevo Laredo opposite Laredo yesterday as a precautionary measure but their services were not needed.
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Laredo
Tex
Nuevo Laredo
San Antonio officer to deliver Mexican celebration address
Special to The Light Cuero Texas reports Col. F. A. Chapa of San Antonio is due today to give the principal speech at the Mexican celebration. A Young Men's Business club committee will receive and entertain him during his stay in Cuero.
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Cuero
Tex
Col
F. A. Chapa
San Antonio
Young Men's Business Club
Merchants Elect Officers at San Marcos Meeting
The Retail Merchants association at its annual meeting in San Marcos Texas elected officers President C W Hutchings Vice President A B Rotgers Treasurer J R Porter and an executive committee comprising H Brevard J T Smith D J Edwards and A H Halterman.
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San. Marcos
Tex
Retail/ Merchants’ association
C. UW. Hutchings
A. B. Rotgers
J. R. Porter
H. Brevard
J. T. Smith
D. J. Edwards
A. H. Halterman
Blood Medicine Without Alcohol Promises Pure Roots Extract
An alcohol free glyceric extract from Bloodroot Queen's root Golden Seal mandrake and stone root is promoted as Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The ad cites experiments and testimonials claiming improved vitality and recovery from longstanding ailments including ear and wound healing with this alterative remedy and the Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowel regulation.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
R.V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
WM. Heyts
Ladysmith
B.C
New Relief Digest It Indigestion Tablet Claim
An advertisement claims Brown's Digest It provides quick permanent relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts millions suffer indigestion in the US, promises instant relief, money-back guarantee, and lists Schwab McElroy's Four Drug Stores as sellers.
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Schwab-McElroy
Aunt Delia Hosts Birthday Pie for Will Taft in Milbury
Miss Delia Torrey celebrated her nephew Will Taft's 55th birthday with a party in Milbury Massachusetts. Guests included Mrs Taft Miss Helen Taft and C P Taft. Taft attended church with Torrey and enjoyed a motor ride before returning to Beverly. He revealed a recent charitable gift to the Milbury Unitarian church noted in a letter saying it honored his mother.
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Milbury
Mass
Delia Torrey
Will” Taft
Miss Torrey
Beverly
Unitarian Church of
Gonzales Teachers Institute Set for September Week
Gonzales Tex Sept 16 The county school superintendent announced the Gonzales county teachers institute will be held in this city the week beginning September 30 City teachers are expected to join the event It is noted there is no work planned on Labor Day and this quirk draws comment.
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Gonzales
Tex
Gonzales County
Lawrence
Mass
Etter
Giovanitti
Ettor
Annie Lopizzo
Singh Faces Repeated Charge Over Goo Goo Eyes
East Indian student Singh, accused for the eighth time of making goo goo eyes at a hotel elevator girl in Houston, resists all attempts to stop him. He has served terms on the county road and claims royal blood, a claim some locals support, causing ongoing local concern and charity confusion.
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Houston
Tex
Singh
Kerrville Schools Open With New Departments
Kerrville public schools opened the year with large attendance. Three new departments agriculture manual training and domestic science have been added to the high school and college program. The eleventh grade has been added. Professor Alvin Dille is superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Tex
KerrVille Public
Alvin Dille
Railroad Commission to Convene Tomorrow in Austin
The Texas Railroad Commission prepares for a lengthy session with about 30 propositions on rate questions. Key items include abolishing the joint line basis of express rates and applying Galveston rates to Aransas Pass, with a postponement likely for the latter. A quorum absence delayed action on postponement requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Galveston
Texas
Aransas Pass
Mayfield
Drink Horsford Acid Phosphate Tt Relief Claim
An ad-like fragment touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as better for you and a more effective relief, claiming it is invigorating and refreshing despite the garbled context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Colquitt Starts Penitentiary and Railroad Inspection Tour
Governor Colquitt altered plans and left for an inspection tour of the state penitentiary system and railroad properties. He will begin railroad inspections today near Palestine and is due to reach the Rusk penitentiary Tuesday.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
State Penitentiary
Palestine
Rusk
Tasteless Grove's Chill Tonic Promises Tastiness for All
A vintage advertisement proclaims GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC dissolves in stomach acids not mouth, offering strong bitter tonics without taste. It claims suitability for adults and children and notes a 50 cent price as the standard for 30 years.
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GROVE
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