Semi-Weekly Courier-Times. (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 55, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 9, 1910 Page: 1 of 8
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Semi-Weekly Courier-Times.
VOLUME XXVII.
TYLER, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1910.
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THE BIG STORE —THE LEADING HOUSE
Annual July Clearance Sale Starts
FRIDAY, JULY 8th
TheTáme has come to reduce stocks. Read our full
page announcement. Every department in our store
offering special prices on all summer merchandise
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Men's, Youth's &
Boy's Clothing
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A WORLD-WIDE PROTEST
AGAINST FI6HT PICTURES
Agitation Started to Prevent the
Exhibition of Pictures of the
Big Bout at Reno
ANTI-PICTURE LAW IS WANTED IN TEXAS
(Barton, July 7.—-Officials of the
Christian Endeavor society are much
pleased today over the result of their
movement, started here to prevent
the moving pictures of the Jeffries-
Johnson fight (being presented. Ur-
gent telegrams were sent toall branch
e® throughout the world to oontlnu'e
the agitation. Mayor Fitzgerald said
he did! not think the pictures would
be exhibited here.
Anti-Picture Law In Texas.
shown very little feeling over the re-
sult of the fight, and the mayor does
not propose to permit any appeal to
race prejudice through the presenta-
tion of pictures of the battle here.
Austin, Tex., July 7.—There was prejudice.
Mayor's Proclamation.
Little Rock, Ark., July 7.—Mayor
Duley yesterday issued a proclamar
tion declaring against the exhibition
of the Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures
here. He Is opposed to them on the
grounds that they will stir up race
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The time has come when we must
dispose of all surplus stocks. For
it is our steadfast policy never to
carry over garments from season
to season
Schloss Bros. & Co., Adler Bros. & Co., College
Brand and "Athletic Cut" Clothes
I 35.00 Salts now $26.25
1 30.00 Salts now $22.50
J 25.00 Salts now $18.75
J 20.00 Salts now $15 00
I 15.00 Salts now $11.25
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Drink Duffy's Grape Juice This
1 Summer.
This delicious sterilized grape juice is good for the blood. It
is good for your syptem, and will do more to keep you in
good health than anything you can drink. One pint bottle
makes EIGHT LARGE GOBLETS 0f DELICIOUS GRAPE
JUICE, and at the price, 25 cents per bottle, puts it within
the reach of all.
Let me sell you some today,
SAM V. GOODMAN
PURE FOOD GROCERIES.
considerable activity here today in
oficial circles over the race riots re-
ported front certain portions of the
state as the result of the Jeffries-
Johnson .flight. It Is understood sev-
eral state rangers have been ordered
out ait various points In the state to
preserve order.
The governor is watching the situ-
ation closely and will act quickly
should the situation demand it.
Following the action of the Fort
Worth and) other Texas cities, the
governor has decided that he will
sulbmit to the consideration of the
next legislature a recommendation
for Immediate legislation that will
have the effect of prohibiting the
showing at theaters of prize fight
moving pictures.
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■*Penn. Mayor Issues an Order.
HarrlsHmrg, Pa., July 7.—Mayor
Meals yesterday issued an order pro-
hibiting the showing of the Reno
light pictures in this city. The mayor
said Harrisfourg has many colored
people, and that lie could not take
any chances of disturbances.
Ministers Aroused.
iShrfveport, a., July 7.—A move-
ent was started here yesterday morn
Ing by ministers of the BaptiBt
churches looking to the passage of
an ordinance prohibiting the exhibi-
tion of moving picture show films
showing the Jeffries-Johnson prize
fight, which took place at Reno. Nev.,
July I The ministers urge the city
authorities to take the necessary
steps. The mayor indorses the pro-
posal and It Is conslderedi likely an
ordinance will bo passed. Follow!i*
the newt of the result of the Reno
fight two flst fights occurred here be-
tween blacks and whites, but nothing
serious resulted. No further trouble
1b anticipated.
Bare Up In Savannah.
Savannah, Ga., July 7.—Mayor Tide
un Rtated todajr that under no cir-
cumstance would he permit the «how
Jng of «he Jeffries-Johnson «rise fight
pictures in Savannah. Savannah peo-
ple, both whit* and colored, have
Louisville Mayor Acts.
Louisville Ky., July 7—Mayor Head
announced yesterday that the exhibí-
tio.n, of the Jeffries-Johnson moving
pictures will toe prohibited in Louis-
ville. The mayor says he fears race
riots.
8cuth Africa Opposed.
Cape Town, July 7.—There Is a
wide-spread demand here for the
prohibition In South Africa of the
moving pictures of the, Jeffries-John-
son fight, owing tó the effect uipon
the natives. Signs are already evi-
dent among them of excitement on
account of the victory of the negro.
CROP RECORD
TEXAS
ESTIMATED THAT CORN YIELD
WILL BE GREATEST IN HIS-
TORY OF THE STATE.
COTTON 0UT100K BRIGHT
Wheat Yield is Placed at 13,000,000
Bushels, or 6,000,000 Bushels Bet-
ter Than Last Year.
Austin, eTx., July 7.—An elaborate
crop condition report was given out
yesterday by the department of agri-
culture, covering reiports from 105
oounties lit the state and these re-
ports sihow very flattering prospecta
for larger cotton, oorn and wheat
crops.
Rain Needed in Some Places.
As ot the cotton crop regxjrt shows
Improved conditions amounting bo be-
tween 26- and 100 per cenit in some ot
the counties. While in ttiose counties
where there haa .been no naln condi-
tions are reported as bod.
Big Corn Crop. 1
As to the cotton crop report show*
partmont estimates the corn crop
this year will be the largest In the
history of the state and will reach
two hundred and ten million bushels
which is eight millions over the larg-
est Texas crop.
Wheat Estimates.
The wheat crop will reach close to
thirteen million bushels which wilt
be over six million bushels over last
year.
Maine Has Law.
Portland, Me., July 7.—The exhibí
tion of prize fight pictures in Maine, srandchlldiren and four
MOTHER DIES UN ST. LOUIS.
Mrs. Howard, Mother of Mrs. 'Ross
Summerville, of This City, Dies
In St. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic says:
"After living for more than seventy
years In St. Louis, Belleville and the
immediate vicinity, Mm. Nicholas C.
Howard, mother of John P. Howard
of the detective force, died' yesterday
from oldl age at the family resi-
dence, No. 3820 DSmar" " houléVardi.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock
Moixfeiy morning from. St. Francis
Xavler'H (College) ch<ú'ch, with buir-
lal In Calvary cemetery. Mrs. How-
ard was 'born in1 New York state la
18.Z7, and when, 10 years old came
west with her parents and settled la
Belleville. Her huslband was a deal-
er In live stock and died five years
ago. The five other surviving chil-
dren are: Mrs. Ross Somonervllle of
Tyler, Texas; Miss Margaret How-
ard, Mrs. Anna William* ami Charle*
Howard ,a-stock denier, all residing
in St. Louis. There are thirteen
great-gran ti-
ls prohibited by a law passed by the
legislature in 1897. t
ee sss ess sss
IMPORTANT MEETING,
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On next Tu'eBday night, July s
12th, the Tyler Trades and La- s
bor Assembly will hold its reg- s
ular meeting. All delegates are s
urgently requested to be In at- s
tendance and visiting brothers s
are welcome. s
285 A. A. Clark, Sec. a
children. John P. Howard has been,
connected with the police tyrce in SL
Louis for thirty year ."
New Business at Tyler.
W. T. Brooker's exclusive buggy,
saddle and harness store, 8. E. cor-
ner square. He carries a full and
complete stock of an goods pertain-
ing to the aibove line, buya for spot
cash at extremely low prices and caa
save yon money when you need goods
In his Une. *
Special attention given to repair
work. tf
Qua P. Taylor. President
R. Bengpfedd, Active Vloe-Pres
T. B. Ramey, vice-Pres.
J. D. Patterson, Ast. Cashier.
(leo. S. McGhee, Cashier
a. C. Wlmberly, Vtce-Pres.
Walter Oonnally, VloePres.
O. M. Boren, Asst. Cashier.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits
$350,000.00
UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY
Director*
Ceo. C. Wlmberly. R. Bergfeld. Walter Oonnally.
H, B. Minh Tf'B. Ramey.'J. Upstate. * R.1V ON*, a*.
Geo. S. McQhee. Ous P. Taylor.
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Lindsey, S. A,. Semi-Weekly Courier-Times. (Tyler, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 55, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 9, 1910, newspaper, July 9, 1910; Tyler, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth179666/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.