Conservatives Define Reciprocity Debate as Step Toward Annexation
In St John New Brunswick the final campaign rallies focus on Liberal fights to hold 11 seats and gain York County while Conservatives push the theme that reciprocity leads to American annexation. Liberals rebut with past Conservative leaders and argue for a Canadian navy and practical alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. John
N. B
House of Commons
St. John City
York County
Canada
John A. McDonald
United States
Henri Bourassa
Great Britain
King George Seeks Peacemaking Through Arbitration
Report notes King George's keen desire for a peaceful settlement via arbitration with the United States. The statement underscores British resolve to resolve disputes without war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
United States
Two Women Riot Over Whiskey Served With Lunch
In Kansas City two well dressed women started a riot after demanding whiskey with lunch. After ordering an elaborate meal they refused to pay when barred from bar service for unaccompanied ladies. A crowd of about 300 pursued them until they paid the bill under threat of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Son Kills His Father in Texas Farmstead Killing
Frank Taylor Sr a wealthy farmer living near Concrete Yoakum Texas was shot and killed at midnight by his son Frank Taylor Jr who said he acted to protect his mother sister and himself Thefather’s mind was probably unbalanced and the killing is described as unspecial to the light by the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Tex
Frank Taylor Sr
Concrete
Here
Frank Jr
El Paso Prepares for Statehood Jubilee October 18
El Paso gears up for a statehood jubilee on October 18 marking Arizona and New Mexico entering the Union. City officials Percy McGee and C W Fassett say about 10 000 people are expected with the governor and staff likely in attendance along with four governors. The event mirrors the grand reception given to Presidents Diaz and Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
el Paso
Percy McGee
C. W. Fassett
McGee
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Diaz
Taft
County Clerks Urged to Back Report System
Chief Game Warden Jeff D. Cox says county clerks statewide have largely failed to file the required monthly reports. The 20th day deadline has been widely ignored. Delinquent clerks are being contacted to supply past and future license data for the upcoming annual department report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Jeff D. Cox
Cox
State to sue over seining ban at Corpus Christi Pass
Lieutenant and Attorney General C B Lane and W G Sterett fish and oyster commissioner travel by patrol launch Herwin to Corpus Christi to represent Texas in a suit challenging Sterett s suppression of seining at Corpus Christi Pass Judge Harper of the court of appeals joins the party amid broad concern over the impact of fish swarms and seine activity in the passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Phitss
Port Lavaca
Tex
C. &. Lane
W. G. Sterett
Herwin
Corpus Christi
Sterett
Corpus Christi Pass
Harper
Court of Appeals
Train kills son of rice planter in Beaumont region
In Beaumont Texas on September 18 Andrew Bernard 22 son of a wealthy rice farmer was killed driving an automobile into an east bound Southern Pacific train near China 15 miles west of the city. His two sisters aged 9 and 13 escaped as the car stalled on the tracks. he died at 10 a.m. two hours after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Andrew Bernard
Southern Pacific
China
Here
Bernard
Abbott to Speak at Domestic Science Congress in New York
J. B. Abbott, Texas pure food commissioner, will leave Austin for New York to attend and deliver an address at the Domestic Science and Pure Food Congress on September 26. He is a member of the National Association of State Food and Dairy Departments of the National Civic Federation and the only southern commissioner to hold this distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Abbott
Pure Food
New York
Domestic Science and Pure Food Congress
National Association of State Food and Dairy Department
National Civic Federation
Free Cure for Rupture Offers Lasting Relief
A person promotes a new method claimed to cure rupture completely, regardless of type or prior surgery. The offer promises free treatment at the promoter’s expense, no money required, and urges immediate action via a mail coupon.
Maine Wreck Bottom to be Exposed by Bracing Dam
Army engineers in Havana harbor abandon plans for a small cofferdam inside the surrounding dam. They will brace the outer wall to withstand strains while moving mud at the bottom to expose keel plates. Acetylene torches cut tangled steel as work proceeds rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Army
Maine
Havana Harbor
Mud Diggers Reach Forward Hull Bottom Plates
The crew reports uncovering the bottom plates of the forward hull. Most of the steel above has been cut away and removed, indicating extensive work on the vessel’s forward section.
Calendar Girl Marries Denver Man In Nevada Rodeo Tone
Calendar Girl Marjorie Hamilton Kerling known for Gibson illustrations and a Chicago beauty parlor owner wed Walter C Cunningham in Denver. She previously divorced William Kerling in Reno. Kerling seeks 25000 damages for alienation of affections in a suit likely to settle out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Majorie Hamilton Kerling
Charles Dana Gibson
Marjorie Hamilton
Chicago
Walter C. Cunningham
Kerling
Cunningham
Corpus Christi man to discuss 12000 state aid for juvenile school
W G Thomas of Corpus Christi, board member of the state training school for juveniles, is conferring with the governor at Austin regarding approval of a 12000 appropriation for additions to the institution. Thomas says the farm produced over 8000 in net crops this year after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W._ G. Thomas
Corpus Christi
State Training School
Thomas
Miller accepts Dallas judgeship for new criminal court
Dallas court to begin by December 1 as Barry Miller of Dallas telegrams Governor Colquitt accepting appointment to the new criminal district court. Bond approvals by the attorney general include El Paso city funding and school bonds totaling 344000 dollars and several county and water district issues across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Barry Miller
O. B. Colquitt
Criminal District Court
Dallas County
Tlight
Austin
Attorney General’s Department
City of el Paso
Archer City Water Works
Plano Water Works
Eastland County Common School District
Houston County Common
Denton County Common
Tax Rolls Received By Comptroller for 1911 Amid Variances
Tax rolls from Dallam and Wise counties were received by the Texas comptroller’s department for 1911. Dallam shows $6,847,782 with an increase over estimate of $176,622 and a rise of $163,783 from last year. Wise County reports $13,275,425, below estimate by $74,576 and a decrease of $62,900 from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Comptroller’s Department
Dallam
Wise County
Onion thrip causes major losses to Texas growers
In Austin Texas the agriculture department will investigate onion thrips after reports show a 500000 dollar loss this season in the southwest Texas onion crop. State Entomologist School will launch an active campaign to prevent further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Seek Court Discontinuance to Gather Cotton
Farmers and business men petitioned Judge Thomas of the district court to discontinue the court’s business so that farmers may gather the cotton crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Tex
Thomas
District Court
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Sample
An advertisement offers Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with a free trial sample by mail after sending name and address. It claims the remedy reduces inflammation and symptoms, discourages operation, and urges purchase of a 60 cent box at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyram Drug Company
Pyrami
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ateny
San Antonio Hardware Co
Bexar County
Good Fellowship
H. M. Lightfoot
West Commerce Street
Foley
Edwards King Drug Co
Abrams,& Koenigheim, Conroy Bldg
Ayer
THE
Pure Food Commissioner
Pure Food Congress
Waite
Reno
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!