Street Hides Pair Match Salaries and City Payoff
City Treasurer Thummel with Detective Caruthers and Pirtalian MTEL distributed fourteen thousand dollars in silver to street department employees in a noon to evening transfer. Each of the three officers carried two sacks, depositing funds at the cashier tables in the council chamber where payoffs were announced and recorded. An error paid a worker ten dollars more than owed, later corrected when returned to the desk. Also items on a tobacco coupon offer and a Lytle cigar promotion appear in nearby notices, along with an advertisement for trimmed hats at Williams Milanery Store and farm-related listings.
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City Street Department
Delaek
Thummel
Caruthers
Pitraltian Mtel
Trensurer
Ficecarder
Mistuke
Missing brick wagon loads puzzle contractor laments loss
Henry Schoenfeld, a local contractor for the new plant, reports three wagon loads of brick vanished after being moved to the gas works. A brick found near San Fernando signals the thieves’ route, with Constable Stevens assigned to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schoenfeld
Schornfelds
San Fernando Sineel
Constably
Stevens
Tle
Flower Culture Drive for Girls in City Schools
Teachers push a flower culture program in public schools aiming to beautify the city and build character among two thousand girls. A fund drive seeks 560 to finish paying for seeds after preparatory plantings and home garden work. contributors may visit the school board office to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. &. Wolfe
Revoke All Private Harbor Grants in Gulfport and Pascagoula
Special to The Light from Jackson Mississippi reports debates in the lower house over revoking private harbor grants. Gulfport and Pascagoula contend for harbor access and island possession while Congressman Sharp Wilmon introduces a bill to open the Mexican gulf as a free harbor. Gulfport officials claim harbor open to all, offering terminal facilities for railroads, with a proposal for U.S. government control to cover contingencies.
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Jackson
Miss
Ingiento
Barker
Bullard
Gulfpert
Pascagoula
J.T. Jones
Johm Sharp Wil Moni
Mexican Gulf
al c Gulfport
J. T. Jones
Gulfport
Fight Between Negro and White Man Sparks Street Clash
Two men named Charlie Scott and James Grimm, the latter Black, fought yesterday afternoon on a city sidewalk after a crowd of several hundred gathered. A white passerby dodged a blow and was struck in the nose, sending him sprawling. Officers Guerrera charged both with fighting. both were released on bond.
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Charlie Scott
James Grimm
Guerrera
Eye Care Advice for Students and Children
The message urges careful eye testing for students and children, emphasizing thorough checks for defective eyesight. It promotes gentle examination practices and reasonable pricing, aiming to prevent neglect of eye health and ensure tests meet individual needs.
Million Mark Passed by the Woods Bank
Last Thursday night the Woods Bank marked a milestone, reaching 1 009 000 dollars in assets since opening on July 1, 1904 with 309 900 dollars capital. A celebratory meeting and employee banquet were held with staff and officers named, including J. W. Maile, G. W. Koster, T. Molht, and others.
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THE
Woods Bank
Natonal Bank Guva
Ushanel
Ar. Wooth
J. W. Maile
G. W. Koster
TH. Molht
Ww. van Ham
HR. Raborn
Frank
MISSISSIPPI PILOTS FIGHT LOSES IN MIXED REPORT
Special to The Light from Jackson Mississippi April 7 reports the Mississippi Pilot’s Association losing a key fight. The Gulfport Business League backed cheaper pilotage proposals, including a maximum fare of 3.60 dollars and abolishing a minimum fee. Amendments aimed to let boards of supervisors appoint pilots for any plate, and to charge one fee per towage rather than per charge. The fight resumes in the Senate.
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Speectal
Jockson
Miss
Pilot's Association Moutite
Gulfport Buslneap League
Gulf Port
Caw
Guitport
Boards of Supervisors
Senate
Quiltport Business League
Hard fight on the quarantine bill in Congress
Washington. A heated clash over quarantine legislation unfolds as the House and Senate debate differing bills. Southern senators resist interstate commerce provisions while supporters push for stronger national health controls. Senate passage of an earlier measure influences current negotiations and the conference agenda.
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Washington
B.C
House
Senate
Committee On
Wieth Severik
Batley
Guibers
Senator McGerry
Drowning of Eugene La Broche Near Bandera
Mrs Emil Laroche of 21 Sycamore Street received a telegram informing that her brother in law Eugene La Broche, aged four years, had been drowned in the Medina River near Bandera. The deceased is noted as a bachelor and is a brother of Emil La Broche, whose death occurred six months prior.
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Emil Laroche
Sycamiore Atreet
Eugene la Broche
Medina River
Bandera
Emil
Pivocho
Texas Livestock Trust Probe Stirred by Kansas Case
Special to The Light Austin Texas April officials report Texas already pursuing antitrust action over a live stock exchange in Fort Worth Judge Lightfoot says investigations align with county attorney Jeff L Terrell findings that the Fort Worth stock exchange operates in violation of Texas antitrust laws Attorney General Davidson may act on the matter and further checks are planned while other local ads promote millinery and horse search services in Fort Worth areas
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Austin
Tex
Kansas Supreme , Court
Hell
Kansas City
Davitgou
Texas
Tio Stenes
Mort Worth
Davidson
Lightfoot
Lightfont
Ling
Aselstad
Jeff L. Terrell
Fort Worth
City reports weekly collections total 41052 90
City Collector Celestine Viliemain reports the week ending April 7 total collections of 41052 90 with allocations shown for hack tax general fund school fund and other categories. Also notes untrimmed hats sale items from Edwards Millinery and bicycle makes from H Dean with street addresses.
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Celestine Viliemain
Liesilin
Edwards' Millinery
West Commerce Street
H. Dean
South Flores Street
Sommon Sense Game Legislation in The Viewpoint
Cripus Whitney argues for uniform game seasons as a practical safeguard for game and wildlife. He praises Montana's approach and urges adopting similar laws across eastern states, borrowing ideas from New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey for broader protection. He frames uniformity as essential to effective game preservation.
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Montana
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Cripus Whitney
March
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Joe Flory
John F. Ripps
Jrumje Ciyningham
Ye Prof L
DB. Wolte
Masia
Echool Fonds
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Riley
Adluss
Guat
Seonridge
Gardenim
Albin Seidel
Carrina
Moncey
Adalph Riehtar
Slonim Stace
LYTLE
Lytle's
Milan
Panama
Idwards
Millaneny
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Commerce Street
Garden Street
Phorss
Beudder
Torrey
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Scudder . Co
Fire Insurance Go
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Dave
Logan
Houston Street
Ang
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Max Karotkin
Forairs
Filo
Hewlett
Coimeres Street
Victor
BAN Antonio Decorating CO
Avenue 1
W. W. Broddard
Hynes
Connersvill
Racine Sureige
C. SL. Doran
Schaois
Wolfe
J. Barajns
Hollister
Wheeler & Wison
Stiger Sewing Machine Co
Omala
Varios Campa
St. James
Thoraday Maht
San Ago Lonio
Spring Sale
Alaska
Bohn Syphon
White Mountain Freezers
Libbey
Kainland
China
Basket Sale
Pancoast-Morgan Co
H.C. Rees Optical Co
West Commerce Stenet
Mary's
Mississippi
Pee T Garr
Nya
Edawards
Millnery
Rio
Ner
Commerce Strest
West Texas Bank & Trust Co
Moore Building
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