Root Heads to Mexico for Official Trip and Entertainment
Secretary Root plans a Mexico City visit arriving September 30 after a cross country itinerary from Washington to St. Louis and Texas. He will attend a national palace banquet, Chapultepec events, and a Jaripeo in Guanajuato area with other official entertainments under way.
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New York
Accming
Hetu
Root Bne
Clinton
Washington
Mexico
St. Louis
Missouri
Texarkana
Longview
Palestine
Texas
San Antonio
Alamo City
International Club
Laredo
Diaz
Linguert
Mexico City
Root
Ding
National Palace
Chapultepec
Ayuntamiento
Fale
Guillermo de Janda Y Escandon
Advancing Lighting and Lake Works Near Grand Avenue
The area is progressing with electr ve bulbs installed around the lake and along the avenue. A large force is working on the Fasso de la Reforma site leveling ground with steam rollers and sprinklers. The eastern artificial lake near Grand avenue is nearing completion, and the hedge will reach its intended length by Dir. Root’s arrival, enhancing the area’s appearance.
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Fasso de la Reforma
Grand Avenue
Dir. Root
New Texas Road Progress Report From Hearst Springs Area
A letter from Chief Engineer Stephen Turner reports surveying crews have reached a point near Hearst Springs, fifty miles west of Waco, with rough terrain likely slowing progress. It will take two months or more to complete surveys, and the work is tied to rail line development by the Waco Hamilton and Brownwood railroad.
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Waco
Tex
Stephen Turner
Waco, Hamilton and Brownwood Railroad
Hearst Springs
Johnson to Lead Cleveland Hosts Contest in Campaign
Cleveland, Sept. 1. Mayor Ton Johnson was reselected as the Democratic standard bearer for the upcoming municipal race to oppose Republican Congressman Theodore Burton. The contest promises national interest with Roosevelt and Taft aides backing Burton and Johnson drawing broad local support amid a heated campaign.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ton Johnson
Theodore E. Burton
Burton
Roosevelt
Taft
Johnson
William Jennings
Damo
Hanna
Garfield
Talt
Foraker
de Hare
Ohie
Pelithend Wwanagera
Senwlor Foraker
Senahe
Button
House of Representatives
Rivers and Herders Committee
A. Loasy
Miyoralty
Public Works Department
Elti Tal
Painta
Elias Burton
Congress
Weill
Younson
Northern Ohio Candidates Face Primary Battle Among Allies
The article notes two leading figures, Burton and Johnson, as the strongest men in northern Ohio. It asserts the race will be tightly contested within the party, with competition framed as a battle for influence among factions and without significant cross party opposition.
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Burton
Johnson
Ohio
Planta
Pittsburg Clergymen Quit Pulpit for Life Insurance Trade
Pittsburg ministers abandon church duties to join the life insurance field citing higher pay and rising living costs. The latest case is Rev. J. C. Carpenter of the Washington Methodist Church who resigned saying his move is due to necessity and the current pay shortage for ministers.
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Pittsburg
Thorsig
Lveg
Fittsburg
Pittschus
Tig Rey
C. Carpenter
Washington Methodist Buicapt Church
Coal prices in the south to soar in winter
New Orleans, January 19. Rumors claim coal prices will rise 10 to 20 percent this winter in the South. Steamship coaling agents face about a 20 percent hike due to higher dealer expenses from upgrading facilities. Notices to dealers are expected by October 15.
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Orlewns
Steamempnes
Vaynele
New Scheme to Evade City Law in Waco
Special to The Eagle. Waco Texas September 19. A county court case against S.J. Smith led to quashing drunkenness charges by striking the vague complaint for failing to name the exact public place where Smith was found intoxicated. The judge ruled the indictment failed to specify location, rendering the charge invalid.
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Waco
Tex
J. Smith
Split in New Jersey GOP Flares Over New Idea Movement and Roosevelt Opposition
Special to The Light from Trenton New Jersey September 19 delegates at the Republican state convention confront a split between the New Idea reformers led by Senator Colby and anti Roosevelt sentiment. Sheriff Somme leads among likely nominees with Justice Fort and Mahlon Finay mentioned as alternatives. Debates over liquor policy and local option split the party while Democrats delay their convention, raising the possibility of a GOP setback in November.
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Trenton
N. J
Repubicans
New Jersey
Colby
J. Franklin Fort
Supreme Cour
Frank J. Soumer
Tr Sex County
Somme
Sen
Democratic Stata
Memorial to Garfield in Long Branch to cost ten thousand
Long Branch honors President James A. Garfield by laying the cornerstone of a ten thousand dollar memorial in Ocean park. The monument will rise seventeen feet high and twenty eight feet wide with a bronze statue, funded by subscriptions of one dollar each.
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Long Branch
N. J
James A. Garfield
Ocean Park
Swift
Garfield
Garfeld Monument Association
Twig
Washington
Blbetico
Ocean Avoue
New York and
Franklin Cottage
Washlnston
Silver Byron
G A R Leader Dies In Greenhore Indiana
Sépt L Mariant Tackell formerly led Indiana Grand Army of the Republic activities and served as allotting agent for the Arapahoes and Cheyennes in Indian Territory appointed by President Harding.
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Greenhore
Ind
Mariant Tackell
Indiana GA
Preat-den Hardeen
Indian Territory
Hetty Green Sees Ruin Everywhere in Boston Visit
In Boston on September 18 Hetty Green offered a grim view of the financial climate. She claimed the economy was deteriorating and criticized watered stock harming the poor and middle classes, suggesting past oppressors might return.
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Hetty Green
Boston
L. N. Plans Ticket Scheme Scrutinized in Alabama
Birmingham reports that Lents villa and Nashrite rajiyond seek to sell tickets attached with coupons for 4 rebates of half a cent per mile, aiming to comply with the new two and two cent passenger tax law. The sale, challenged by the railroad, faced a rejection by the state railroad commission and Governor Comer stated it does not meet the law or state needs for acceptance.
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Birmingham
Tae Lents Villa & Nashrite Rajiyond
Alabasa
State Railroad Commission
Thavernor Comer
Devon Co Letter Warns of Inferior Paint Quality
A terse letter from FW Devon & Co to Logis Oge in San Antonio Texas asserts their Jivery job painted Devon tales less gallong than competitors if not, no pax. The missive ends with a curt sign off from Bri-Bpringall Co.
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Logis Oge
San Antonio
Texas
Devon & CO
Bri-Bpringall Co
Sell
Waterspout Hits I G N Railway Route at Waco
A waterspout near Waco Texas yesterday washed out a large stretch of the International and Great Northern line and damaged tracks in the town. Repairs began today as heavy rains from storms in Leroy county arc moved through the area, flooding fields and causing extensive property losses. Local crews worked to clear washouts and restore service after the storm disrupted trains and damaged thousands of dollars in crops and property.
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Waco
Tex
Leroy
International & Great Northern
Held for robbing charity in New York
Edward E. Matthews, 27, claiming to be a clergyman of Brooklynborn, is jailed by Brynawilla police on a burglary charge by Rev. William A. Crosby head of the Helping Hand association. He allegedly entered the chapel and stole bonnets, a society badge, two collection plates and an account book valued at $3. The item contains an unrelated health ad for Foley’s Kidney Cure.
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New York
Edward E. Matthews
Brook Iyb
Brynawillla Station
Willam A.crosby
Crosby
Barnett Co. Lox Factory a Leading Texan Plant
J L Barnett Co operates one of the largest lox factories in the state on Heat Commerce Street. R J Barnett serves as president and has thirty years in box manufacturing. The firm serves Texas and neighboring states with boxes wrapping paper and bags employing about thirty five workers.
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J. L. Barnett Co
Ftwind
R. J. Barnett
Texaa
Louisiana
Maxigs
R. L. Burnett Company
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Tha
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Clark
McMtoshurg
Sam Houston
Yeats
Fort Login
Roots
Ari
Reno
Sill
Oklahoma
Oomtmarage
United States
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Robert BR. Breyens
Bexar Drug Co
Yale Dentists
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White House
Pitsburg
New Orleans
Waco Court
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Polson
Fang
Lakh
Earth
Ant Ewalten
Pitem
Atlanta
Cnrese
G. A. R. Leader
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Foley
Rexar Drug Company
Hive’s Root Beer
Hives Company
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