Barber Is Acquitted in White Slavery Case
Lee Baker, a Wichita barber, was acquitted of a white slavery charge in federal court. Judge John C. Pollock instructed jurors that proof of transporting a woman to Texas for commercial gain was required. Baker had pled guilty earlier, but the judge suggested changing to not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Lee Baker
John C. Pollock
Baker
Texas
Pollock
California
Congress
Notice Contractors Bids for Laurel Street Apartment House
Bids will be received for a two story apartment house of L Goldman on Laurel Street. Ernest P Behles, Architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Goldman
Laurel Street
Ernest P. Behles
Newbros Herpicide Promises Clean Scalp and Stopped Itching
Advertising copy claims dandruff causes itching and hair loss, urging use of Newbro's Herpicide. It touts a clean scalp for glossy hair, guarantees results or money back, and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with samples via mail order and barber shop distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
Sommers Drug Stores
Federals in Garrisons Are Killed
Officials of a land company report fatalities among federal troops in garrison. Security and protection measures are under discussion as authorities investigate the incident and assess implications for nearby settlements and investors.
Slaughter of Garrisons in San Luis Potosi Reported
Confirmation arrives of the slaughter of garrisons at Laguna Seca and Charcas in San Luis Potosi. Only one subordinate officer escaped. Federal forces at Laguna Seca numbered 35 and fought until ammo ran out before bayonet charges. At Charcas they fought to the last man. A station agent and his assistant were spared from execution. Rail traffic continued with trains delayed 12 to 30 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Luis Potosi
Mex
Laguna Seca
Charcas
Protection Is Requested as Land Company Officials Flee Mexico
Dr Grigsby of San Jose seeks State Department aid for Mexican property of a San Jose land company. Secretary Bryan says the department has alerted the Hermosillo consul and Guaymas agents to protect the property and pursue indemnity under international law if damage occurs. Grigsby and company officials fled Mexico after State Department warning.
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San Jose
Cal
Grigsby
Bryan
Hermosillo
Guaymas
Dr. Grigsby
Harry C. Grigsby
San Jose Corporation
Mexico
State Department
Former Soldier Kenney Deported From Juarez
El Paso officials report James D. Kenney of Waterbury Connecticut, a discharged U S soldier, was deported from Juarez after arrest there. He was escorted to the El Paso border patrol and handed to U S troops. Also noted are ongoing Chihuahua fighting between Constitutionalist and Federal forces, railroad repairs, prisoner trains arriving, and famine relief shipments.
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EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
James D. Kenney
Waterbury
Conn
United States
Sierra Mejia
Chihuahua
L. Cano
Chihuahua City
Lind Sees Mexican Mission as Expert Observer
Vera Cruz Sept 24 The bulk of evidence gathered by John Lind President Wilsons representative appears to have convinced him that his role in Mexico is that of expert observer and adviser to Washington He believes General Huerta intends to hold the election and watches for possible candidates Close associates think Joaquin Maas governor Puebla may be the Catholic party choice Maas is seen as a strong man acceptable to the Constitutionalists Lind sends reports to Washington while receiving updates from there
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Maas
Mr. Lind
Anchoring Gunboats Inside Harbor Due to Heavy Northers
Heavy northers prompt officials to anchor gunboats inside the harbor for protection and readiness.
Escudero to Join Carranza in Mexico Outlook Praised
F Escudero departs Washington to join Carranza at Hermosillo and says he is pleased by news of victories in Mexican states. Constitutionalists prepare legal documents to seek release of fiat money detained at the border. case set for Del Rio Texas around October 1. A proclamation by the liberal party denying participation in elections until peace is restored is expected.
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Washington
D. C
F. Escudero
Carranza
Heromsillo
del Rio
Texas
American Congress
Mexico
Liberal Party
Diaz Homeward Bound to Press Presidential Campaign
In Mexico City on September 24 prominent party members said General Felix Diaz is traveling to the capital. It is unclear whether he acts under orders or defies them, but many believe he has admin sanction to push his bid for the presidency as the Catholic party struggles to nominate a candidate after a convention adjourned without agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Mexico
War Department
Power of Army Limited in Mexican Railroading
Juarez Sept 24. Mexico City ordered the army to withdraw from railway jurisdiction except for troop movements amid protests that military authorities favored certain firms for car allocations over others. Railroad officials cite a car shortage and prior claims as the source of the dispute.
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Power of Army Limited
Juarez
Mexican Central Railroad
Mexico City
Automobiles Returned to Local Merchants by Government
Three cars seized by military authorities at Eagle Pass on September 14 at the request of the Department of Justice were today returned to Trueba & Pardo, prominent local merchants, by the government in Eagle Pass Texas.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Trueba & Pardo
Department of Justice
Washington
Quiet Resolve Reported in Webb County Laredo
Amador Sanchez sheriff of Webb county reported to the comptroller's department that Laredo is quiet and shows little or no smuggling at present in his jurisdiction.
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Laredo
Austin
Tex
Amador Sanchez
Webb County
Comptroller’s Department
Minimum wage set for Oregon women clerks in ruling
The Oregon Industrial Welfare Commission adopts a rule to take effect November 23 setting a nine dollar twenty five cent weekly minimum wage for adult women clerks not apprentices, eight hours twenty minutes per day and fifty hours per week, with 6 pm as the latest daily work hour. It also bans Saturday night and Christmas Eve shopping in mercantile establishments. Some store owners protested, one aided in framing and defended the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Industrial Welfare Organization of
Oregon
Fire Destroys Kerrville Station in San Antonio & Aransas Pass line
A Kerrville station on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway burned last night. A long distance telephone message to general manager J. B. Peter reported the station and two freight cars loaded with merchandise destroyed. Materials for a temporary station were shipped to Kerrville today.
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Kerrville
San Antonio
Record of vital statistics proves its value in Texas
Registrar of Vital Statistics Babcock says daily requests arrive from Texas and many states for proof of deaths and affidavits as to births, showing the growing importance of maintaining vital records.
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Austin
Tex
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Babcock
Texas
Sausage buyers urged to seek tin tag for freshness
An advertisement from Union Meat Company urges shoppers to ask for sausage with a tin tag to ensure fresh wholesome goods and directs readers to view the display in the Grand Opera House lobby.
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Grand Opera House
Union Meat Company
Old Folks Find Croxone Relieves Kidney and Bladder Misery
An advertisement claims Croxone relieves backache rheumatism and bladder issues in the elderly by reaching the kidneys and dissolving uric acid. It asserts quick results with few doses and offers price refund if it fails.
Legislature in Uproar Over Gunmen at Capitol
In Nashville the Tennessee House debates “law enforcement” bills as Speaker Stanton accuses Gov Hooper and supporters of stationing gunmen in the capitol. Coatless members reveal no weapons as heated charges fly amid factional rifts and a governor’s condemnation.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hooper
Stanton
Tennessee House of Representatives
Capitol
Representative McFarland
Lex Stone
McFarland
Legislative Hall
George C. Renfro
House
Davidson County
Boy Will Make Gavel For Mayor In School Craft
A Main Avenue High School student in the manual training department will be chosen today to craft a new gavel for Mayor Brown. The project, using mahogany, white oak, and black walnut, aims for a heavy head and a sturdy foot long handle, surpassing the mayor’s current chair leg gavel supplied by the city hall janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue High School
Mayor Brown
Brown
Bank Examiners to Meet in Austin Date Change
Commissioner Collier calls a quarterly meeting of the state bank examiners for September 28 to 30 in Austin Texas. The three day shift allows Collier to attend the American Bankers Association convention in Boston beginning October 6, enabling him to depart the state a day or two earlier.
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Austin
Tex
Collier
American Bankers’ Association
Boston
Baby Show and Fair Highlights at Hays County Fair
At San Marcos Texas on September 24 the Hays County Fair featured a baby show won by Robert Potter Jr and a livestock judging panel that included W. T. Jackman and Deshay Burton. Cooking prizes went to H E Kyle and May Kyle with Mary Agnes McGee recognized as a top young baker. Race events offered purses from 50 to 100 dollars, with horses led by Hallie Grace, Lone Star, and Red Rover among others. The fair opens with a parade and ends September 26 with daily races and Friday auto racing.
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San Marcos
Tex
Hays County Fair
Robert Potter Jr
W. T. Jackman
FE. Nance
Deshay Burton
S. R. Kane
New Kyle
H. E. Kyle
May Kyle
Mary Agnes McGee
A. F
Royal Patch
Lewis
Lone Star
Henry Lewis
Richard Anderson
Red
Harry Zeigler
Frank Patton
Alcon
Armstrong
Battle Axe
Lockbar
Zandia
G. Parke
Daisy Cromwell
Meadows
Red Rover
Felix Jenkins
Wolff
Herman Baker
Brown
Little Blum
Sewell
Sir Ballinger
Hugh Nelson
Concho Chief
O. G. Parks
Kyle
Walter Harrison
R. EF. McKie
Crowded Texas Capitol Faces Space and Heat Struggles
Austin reports the Texas capitol is crowded as new state departments fill offices. Dr A B Conley says housing remains tight with committee rooms invaded and no extra space. Heating must be extended to cover annexed corridors, risking unheated passages this winter.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
A. B. Conley
House
Senate
Statehouse
Conley
State Insurance Commission
Capitol
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San Antonio Machine & Supply Co
Laguna Seca and
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Escudero
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Otto
Tennessee
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Hays County
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