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Newspaper
San Antonio Light And Gazette
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
1
Historic city tax clash resurfaces as Mayor Callaghan faces unpaid state and county taxes totaling 1263.77. The dispute centers on back tax collection and demands for proper notice, with officials noting duties tied to city and county obligations.
Judge Seay refused bail for J D Manley a Texas National Guard sergeant charged with fatally stabbing Louis Richenstein during Taft era Dallas events on October 23. Attorneys filed notice of appeal as the case moves forward.
Associated Press reports the Burton amendment to the railroad bill passed the senate by 535 to 1. The measure lets the interstate commerce commission set minimum rates for railroads competing with water routes. Senator Frye cast the lone negative vote.
Partly cloudy weather with a high near 96 degrees and a low around 62 degrees reported for the 24 hours ending this morning. Comparative temperatures for this year and last are noted.
Public notice lists numerous lots across city blocks in Bexar County with state and county taxes past due. Compiled by Charles Cresson Jr, former assistant city attorney, who led back tax collections for over two years.
After the missing girl Alma Kellner was identified from a body found in a dark cellar under St. John's parochial school, investigators focus on the murderer. Frank Fehr and Col. John Whallen funded rewards totaling $2000. Police suspect janitor Joseph Wendling and recovered clues include a fragment of the girl's undershirt and a missing foot in ashes near the furnace.
Mayor Bryan Callaghan paid current and back taxes in a single day, delivering 1288.61 on 1900 to 1908 bills for Lots 15 and 16, Block 165, East Crockett street. Back tax totals cite 3800 across several properties, with many parcels unsettled due to intertwined ownership.
Washington June 1 The senate will not rush an official investigation of bribery charges against Senator Lorimer of Illinois The committee on privileges and elections will decide if there is to be an inquiry and has no formal charges before it and will wait for a definite filing in Washington
Special Dispatch reports the Amicable Life project begins demolition at Fifth and Austin Streets at noon as preparation for a twenty story skyscraper. Crews start clearing a three story building on the site in Waco Texas on June 1.
Oil Meal and Flour from cottonseed are touted as superior bread base industry gains for Texas. Delegates attending the annual convention outline an extended campaign to boost production, processing, and use of cottonseed products across the state.
Three hundred delegates attend the sixteenth annual Texas Cottonseed Crushers association convention at the St. Anthony hotel. Topics include exploiting cottonseed uses in oil metal and flour production and a tariff reform push. C H Bancini opened proceedings with welcome remarks and Bishop Johnston led the invocation. Mayor Bryan Callaghan welcomed attendees and referenced San Antonio's progress.
A man followed the royal party from the Berlin Tempphof field and hurled a tin can filled with uncooked beans at Crown Prince Frederick William. The can missed and struck no one. police seized the Russian suspect Abraham Eirweiss, who appears not fully responsible for the act.
Gotleib Boehringer, a fisherman from near Taylor Island, Gaddo lake, was shot at 10 last night while returning to Marshall. Authorities with dogs search for clues. no arrests. Survived by wife and three children. brother Ernest Boehringer manages a Baton Rouge theater.
A committee representing public conveyance automobiles asked Mayor May and Callaghan if horsedrawn hacks could resume standing on Alamo Plaza. The mayor said the council must act, noting uncertainty whether hacks would be allowed again.
The La Follette amendment to the railroad bill calling for physical valuation of railroads to set rates was defeated by the Senate 25 to 30. The vote occurred in Washington on June 1.
Austin Tex June 1 Christian Doering was arrested and fined 50 dollars after beating his shop girl daughter for refusing to give him all her earnings. The complaint was filed by Dr Robert Grant.
D A Powers of the San Jose company returns from Port O Connor Port Cabello Matagorda bay after signing with the Port O Connor Townsite company to auction 60 000 acres of land near the town on June 23 24 and 25 An appropriation of 5000 is set for visitor entertainment including a fish fry barbecue and excursions FE A Johnson to manage the new 50000 hotel at Port O Connor formerly in charge of the San Antonio Country club.
Special Dispatch from Rockport Texas reports Cogan died yesterday after falling into the gear of a swinging engine on a dredge boat. The vessel under Captain S N Ball was cutting a channel through Harbor Island for Burton and Danforth.
Dr. J. S. Abbott, state pure food commissioner, and assistants moved through San Antonio dairies bakeries and stores early today to gather evidence on adulterated milk meat canned goods and spices. The official crusade targets misbranding illegal preservation and waterlogged milk with tests to be used in prosecutions.
Lemberg won the Derby Stakes for 3-year-olds at Ipsom, covering about one and a half miles in 2 35 1 5, a Derby record. Greenball finished second with Charles O'Malley third among fifteen starters for a $32,500 purse.
Kansas City reports editor Cyrus B Purdom of the Shreveport Times died after weeks with typhoid fever. The body will be shipped to Calvert Texas for burial, marking the end of a career with the prominent paper.
Real estate notices in June highlight market activity and bargains. The Light and Gazette frame Real Estate Day as a cue to buyers and investors seeking quick deals and steady opportunities. Summer money making prospects appear in listings and market chatter.
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