Fort Sam Houston in marksmens place
Fort Sam Houston in marksmens place mentions rankings of departments, transfers from Fort Bliss, a boiler bid for Fort Sill, a corporal appointment for Private Kyran Meyer, and enhancements to the 26th Infantry band. It also includes ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla, screens, West End Lumber, Ed Steves & Sons, Aschbacher beer, and tire services at H. R. Geyer on Travis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Texas
Department of the
Fort Sill
Kyran Meyer
Meyer
26Th Infantry
Dakota farmers charged with post office robbery
Special to The Light Fargo North Dakota June 24 Peter L Schulthies and Charles McLaughlin well known Richland county farmers were arrested on charges of a post office robbery at Theetle eight miles from Hankinson last March The Engels elderly farm owners ran the office and were terrorized during the robbery Engels was gagged and burned on the feet as the robbers sought money The two men allegedly aided by McLaughlin traced the robbers and McKinstry testified leading to likely indictments of Schulthies and McLaughlin and two others The arrest created a sensational scene as Hankinson’s reputation for rowdy trouble spread Last year Hankinson was a center for toughs and associates in the region.
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Fargo
N. D
Peter L. Schulthies
Charles McLaughlin
Richland County
Theetle
Hankinson
Engels
Mrs. Engels
United States
McLaughlin
Schulthies
Richmond County
Funeral for Charles Solcher Brakeman
The funeral of the late Charles Solcher, brakeman who died Friday from injuries sustained two weeks earlier, was held from 515 Austin Street at 10:30 and Mass at St. Patrick's Church at 11. Rev. Father Pinnel officiated. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended. floral tributes were abundant. He belonged to the local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Solcher
Austin Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Pinnel
Brotherhood of
City appoints twenty policemen and new detectives
The police and fire commission appointed twenty policemen a detective a city sailor and thirteen firemen. City Marshal Campbell and Fire Chief Tobin pushed the action to avert crippled service. Some new officers started duty last night without full qualification and will be trained tomorrow and assigned patrol boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire Commission
Campbell
Tobin
Charles McCabe
Irvin
Walter Beck
W. B. Krempkau
John Fitzhenry
D. L. Ditz
G. A. Wheat
W.R. Bartlett
J. A. Addington
Sam C. Slack
San Pedro
Brackenridge
Joe Dwyer
Max Autrey
W. T. Rowe
P. C. Inglehardt
Julius Krisch
W. T. Ingle
W. D. Meadows
Alex S. Coy
George C. Jud
C. EB. Rogers
H. W. Gipe
W. Applewhite
R. A. Harris
Domingo Diaz
Frank B. Diaz
H. H. Postell
J.C. Morales
Prices on table wines and paint goods offered
An advertisement lists table wines and paint products from A. J. Krueger Co at 600-602 BE Commerce with telephone 1504. It promotes Best paint and white lead from Hol. Steves & Sons and mentions Theo Maggott endorsing a new saar kraut as the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Krueger Co
Commerce
Telephone
Steves & Sons
Theo
Maggott
Police Chiefs Meet at Houston Wednesday
Special to The Light Houston Texas June 24 Arrangements are complete for the eleventh annual session of City Marshals and Chiefs of Police union of Texas to convene in Houston Wednesday The outlook is for the largest attendance in the association's history An elaborate three day program includes a trip to Galveston Thursday President Rea of Fort Worth will call the session to order and Mayor Jackson will give the welcome address and introduce the new commission to Houston mayor H Baldwin Rice Citizens will accord a royal reception to the state peace officers The State Sheriff's association meets here July 11.
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Houston
Tex
Chiefs of Police Union of Texas
Galveston
Rea
Fort Worth
Jackson
H. Baldwin Rice
State Sheriff's Association
Vagrant law enforcement urged across Texas state
The Corsicana Sun argues for year round enforcement of vagrant laws to reduce idlers and crime. It calls for impartial action against all, and proposes civic employment agencies to connect job seekers with work, noting that willing workers may go without if no opportunity is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana Sun
Texas
Retaliation and Open Door Critique in Waco Times Herald
The Waco Times-Herald decries hypocrisy in trade and immigration policy, condemning denial of entry to Chinese goods and people while demanding access to China for American products and missionaries. The piece questions merchants in China resisting American intrusion and warns against double standards in international exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Times-Herald
China
President Roosevelts Summer Plans at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt begins a summer trip to Massachusetts with a brief family stay and unlikely return to Washington before autumn. He may travel to Oyster Bay for rest and recreation with White House staff, pursuing walking, horseback rides, fishing, and country jaunts.
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Oyster Bay
Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Japan
Russia
Whitehorse
Whitehouse
Treasurer of the Poor Prose on Simple Joys of Home Life
The Conroe Courier quotes a line praising intangible riches. It notes money cannot buy a frolicsome dog at the gate a laughing baby at the window or a smiling wife at the door and reflects that these simple joys are the poorest man’s possessions if he seeks them.
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Conroe
Oil trusts back in Texas to fight invasion warned
The Houston Post likens Standard Oil control of Texas fields to an invasion. It urges strong action for future generations, invoking the Alamo and the long struggle against trusts as a pivotal cause. A speaker or implementer is not named, but the sentiment calls for decisive resistance.
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Houston Post
Standard Oil
Texas
Bailie
Fiores Street
Avée
Main Avenue
Crusade Against Street Weeds Inaugurated Citywide
City Street Commissioner announces a persistent campaign to eradicate weeds on all public thoroughfares with three improved mowing machines at work. Sanitary officials report broad compliance among property owners and note humorous exchanges with real estate agents over enforcement.
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Russi
I am a good man now after a newborn daughter
The speaker vows to abandon swearing and fighting, choosing gentleness and dignity. He reflects on pride and restraint, then shares the joyful news that his wife gave birth to a baby girl last night, expressing pride and commitment to change.
Historic error on English royal visits by Alfonso claimed
The Galveston Tribune misstates Alfonso as the first Spanish king to visit England. In fact Phillip II of Spain married Mary I and lived in London. After Mary’s death he sought Elizabeth I, but she refused him. His Armada failed to reach England's shores.
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Galveston
Alfonso
England
Phillip II
Spain
Mary
London
Elizabeth
Albion
Used Becomes Second Nature Moral From The Valley Farmer
A Valley Farmer tale notes a generous woman who saved odds and ends for a poor man daily. Weeks pass until the man asks his child to ensure the basket arrives in time for dinner. Moral: gifts can be seen as a right by the recipient.
Cotton brokers oppose Farmers Union warehouse plan
The Dallas Times-Herald notes Gotham cotton brokers oppose the Farmers Union warehouse plan. They have their own plan and resist adopting another, as their interests run contrary to the proposed arrangement.
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Dallas Times-Herald
Gotham
Farmers’ Union
Legislature accused over dual San Antonio governance forms
The Waco Times-Herald criticizes the legislature for violating democracy principles by granting San Antonio two forms of government while asserting that the mayor and city council are not using an indirect method to nullify a court decree. The piece claims they merely argue the ordinance is illegal and aim to prove it.
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The
Waco Times-Herald
San Antonio
Bumper Wheat Crop Expected In Manitoba
Manitoba reports from 400 correspondents indicate a bumper grain year with wheat up 11 percent and oats and barley rising. Early sowing and good moisture promise harvests near or above last year’s 26 bushels per acre, with total cropland figures listed and labour needs noted.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
National Disgrace Over Endangered Wildlife Threats
A warning voice laments looming ecological disaster as native fauna faces drastic declines. It cites government reports predicting widespread loss of bison and other species, urges immediate action, and notes plans to open Flathead Reservation to settlement and the Allard herd’s fate. Roosevelt urged to safeguard remaining buffalo and habitat.
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Flathead Reservation
Roosevelt
Buffalo Range
Allard
Flathead
Lamp chimney dances at Walter Reiss home in Round Brook
A peculiar incident at editor Walter Reiss household in Round Brook New Jersey ends with a lamp chimney seeming to dance on the table. The family seeks possible explanations beyond ghosts or witches, inviting psychological insight.
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Walter Reiss
Round Brook
N. J
West End Lumber markets solid car of screens ad
An advertisement touts solid car of screens at West End Lumber Company, endorses our saur kraut as the best in the world, and notes sales by all dealers and production by Theo Magott.
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West End Lumber Company
Theo
Magott
Texas Warrants and Prompt Payment Debate
The Sherman Register argues Texas issues warrants but does not pay them and calls for a special legislative session to fund obligations. The Fort Worth Telegram counters that warrants are paid as funds allow, while noting state and personal responsibility to settle bills promptly and on time.
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Sherman Register
Largest stock of Columbia Graphaphone records at Louis' Book Store
The advertisement proclaims the world’s best collection at Louis' Book Store, 521 Ee Houston Street, inviting customers to browse the largest and most complete stock. It also notes more goods from West End Lumber Company and Ed Steves offering barbed wire and screens, emphasizing bargains.
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Columbia Graphaphone Records
Louis’ Book Store
Houston Street
Ed Steves & 3
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H. R. Geyer
Travis Street
Flores Street
Chestnut Sts
Steel Ranges
Lhve
Schober Ice and Brewing Company
Commission
Fire
Police
M’cabe
Tomoorow
Fischer & Springall
Ring
Stricker & Wagner
Lopez Street
Emerson & CO
Goledad Stree
LY Man
Inf
Scheuermeyer
Hamilton Brown
Werner
E. Brown
East Houston St
Recreation Committee
Saddle Butte
Mission Mountains
Pend d’Oreille River
Northern Pacific Railroad
Flathead Lake
Dan Beard
Commerce Street Bridge
Herweck
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