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Newspaper
San Antonio Light And Gazette
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1910
Page
1
A puzzle item rouses mockery of pound laws with a mock confrontation between a character called a joker and authorities. The piece notes police orders as the solution where the situation is presented as under control and resolved.
Special by Burro Dispatch from El Pueblo de Manana on June 26, 1910. The Corregidor and El Panadero clash in a Sunday discussion about dairies, subsidies, and sub divisions amid rising flour and egg prices. The alcalde deflects rumors of moving dairies out of town as authorities trade barbs over local business and politics.
After 30 hours the Browne bribery case tied to Senator Lorimer election had not resolved by 10 pm with jurors split eleven to one. Browne sat vigil in the courtroom as Judge McShurely planned to reconvene at 10 am if the jury reports.
Special Dispatch. Houston Tex June 25 About 8 o clock tonight Mrs Lillie Lilja and daughter Vera were badly burned by explosion of kerosene Mrs Lilja attempted to start the fire in the kitchen range with oil. The aged 18 tan live but a few hours.
Three men dead, one dying, two wounded in a daylight hold up in Lynn Mass. near Central National Bank as payroll money 6000 dollars is stolen. Victims include Thomas Landregen 45 of Welch Landregen shoe firm and Police Officer James Carroll 50. Robbers fled with the bag amid a crowd of workers. Carroll died after nine bullet wounds.
Representative Martin's resolution to probe the Philippine friar land scandal passed the House unanimously, naming General Clarence R. Edwards as a participant in the deals. The surprise move was revealed in a Washington dispatch from United Press dated June 25.
Austin, June 25. H Bascom Thomas, Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, will visit next week to arrange a joint debate with Senator John L. Peeler. Peeler has signaled willingness to accept Thomas open challenge, with an initial response from Senator BE. CU. Sentor.
United Press reports the Tennessee supreme court ruled Memphis charter bill constitutional and upheld the commission form of government in force since January 1. The unanimous decision declares the 1909 charter amendment constitutional and effectively an amendment to the 1879 act, with sweeping impact.
Washington June 25 The Senate adopts a resolution to probe bribery charges against Senator Gore by five senators. The House follows with a two thirds vote for an independent inquiry. Thurston and Long named as attorneys for McMurray in the contract case with the Choc taw and Chickasaw Indians. The House sets a sweep investigation headed by Representatives Carter Burke Campbell Miller Stephens and Saunders with Gores supporters backing action.
New York June 25 Italian government seeks Porter Charlton return for trial in Lake Como murder of his wife. An insanity commission may be sought to prove unsound mind, with experts claiming dementia praecox and mood swings. Captain Scott's attorneys plan to use alienists and witnesses from Italy to argue sane conduct.
San Angelo Texas June 25 Tom Rogers 21 was thrown from a horse five miles south of town in the afternoon and died from fatal injuries his neck broken and chest crushed when the horse fell on him as he tried to jump a fence local rider killed in field accident with horse collapse and death confirmed by authorities
Telegraphic advices from Cananea report Chinese residents driven to flee due to strong Mexican racial sentiment ahead of the Sunday national election. Troops increase in town, confidence returns as Cananea Copper Company funds are banked and the bank closes until election excitement passes. Arm sales are low in northern Mexico towns and no violence is expected tomorrow with more police on duty.
Bank clearings for the week ended in Austin totaled 2 082635 15 dollars, per the weekly statement of the Austin Clearing House Association.
Austin reports Nelson Lindgren, longtime Manor resident born in Sweden, died at 68 at his home 102 Rose Street. He leaves a widow and eight children.
Developments in Mexico City ignite election interest as Gen. Felix Diaz resigns from the city police post and Ramon Corral withdraws from the vice presidential race. The moves shock Francis followers as campaigns open across the republic.
Washington, June 25. Speaker Cannon adjourned the house at 1 o'clock tonight for the second session of the Sixty-first Congress. He spoke in a monotone for five minutes, eliciting only muted applause as members left in silence. The Senate also adjourned sine die at the appointed hour without ceremony after a night of serious work.
Liberal leader Madero faced government resistance as a planned Sunday parade aimed to mobilize the Madero party in the federal district, seeking vast turnout. The march was to pass by the Vice President’s residence, with further details continued on page two.
President Taft spent an hour in the senate president's room signing bills and meeting lawmakers. He approved campaign expense publicity and a sundry civil bill, then authorized tent loans to the Appomattox exposition, as adjournment neared. A dramatic gallery scene stalled secret-session moves, while nominations for Illinois posts were defeated to honor the ladies present.
On the Mexican election day, 24 US secret service men and Texas Rangers with state and county officials guard the border from Eagle Pass to El Paso. Officials say trouble is possible in interior Mexico where judges may block voters, but border operations aim to keep the Texas side quiet. Reports from San Antonio and Rio Grande indicate expected unrest among Mexicans, with train crews noting a tense mood along the border.
Washington, June 25. Speaker Cannon praised the Sixty-first Congress for enacting a new tariff law and making it more effective without harming railroad business or wage growth. He said the session achieved significant appropriations and improvements without unnecessary friction.
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