Schley details big iron merger and Tennessee Coal and Iron
Witness Grant B. Schley testifies at New York house inquiry into United States Steel absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron in 1907. He describes three organizers, a first and second syndicate, and motives to develop the property while expanding control. He notes Kessler distress and the aim to advance the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
House Committee of Inquiry
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
The
Steel Corporation
Grant B. Schley
Moore & Schley
Tennessee Coal and Iron Syndicate
Martin W. Littleton
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Schley
Charles Guthrie
I. C. Hanna
Mr. George
Witness
Mr. Hanna
Kessler
Mr. Schley
Tennessee
Keasler
Local guests at Maverick and Savoy hotels
D. B. Little a Frie town sheep raiser visits the city and stays at the Maverick hotel. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Whipper of Aus tin are among recent arrivals at the Savoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Little
Frietown
City
Maverick Hotel
G. C. Whipper
Austin
The
Savoy
Salter Rites Held After Death at Home
The funeral for James A. Salter who died at his North Flores home Monday morning was held at 9:30 this morning from the residence and was largely attended. High requiem mass followed at St Mary's church with interment in St Mary's cemetery. Active pallbearers were P. C. Woods James Rowley C Collins August Sandeben Pat O'Toole and C Villemain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
James A. Salter
North Flores Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
P. C. Woods
James Rowley
C. Collins
August Sandeben
Pat O'Toole
C. Villemain
Vardaman Leads Mississippi Primary As Returns Grow
Jackson Miss Aug 2 Refus from yesterday's democratic primary shows former Governor Vardaman leading by at least 15000 with headquarters bulletin claiming a 20000 majority. Senators Percy and Alexander concede defeat. Late returns name J W Power H E Blakeslie Wirt Adams and P S Stovall for state posts Bilbo nominated for lieutenant governor leading in many precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Vardaman
United States
Percy
Alexander
J. W. Power
H. E. Blakeslie
Wirt Adams
P. 8. Stovall
Theodore G. Bilbo
Children Defendants In Theft Case Before Judge
Three defendants under twelve faced Judge Dwyer in the Thirty-sixth district court for theft of three blooded chickens valued at 25 dollars each. A girl Hannah Isiah aged ten led the trio with brothers Allen and Delmer about nine and six. The mother attended as the judge warned they would be held on bonds and face punishment if brought before him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Thirty-sixth District Court
Hannah Isiah
Allen
Delmer
Record Heat Wave Burdened Nation With Loss of Life
Washington reports the United States in late spring and early summer hot across the central and northern regions with southern states spared. The prolonged heat caused widespread suffering in cities and likely thousands of deaths, while drought restrained crop growth though rains and cooler weather improved outlook for harvests. The peak heat occurred June 22 to July 10, with 1901 as a distant comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Weather Bureau
Thought Dead Man Draws On Account
Seattle investigators arrest Joseph Grey of Chelan after checks signed by a presumed dead man arrive at a local bank. Grey, who died December 22, 1910, in a hospital, allegedly drew on an estate being settled. A bank book and papers found by a passerby triggered the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Joseph Grey
Chelan
Grey
Man Shot After Midnight at Chicago Saloon
At midnight in Chicago a man shot called for help from a central operator on a party line. Police found bartender John Dolzall unconscious at Matthew Strow's saloon with the cash register broken and money missing. he likely will die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Central
Monroe Street
Chicago Telephone Company
Matthew “Strow
John Dolzall
Dolzall
Marrying Justice Leads July Nuptial Wave
Justice Fisk, the county's top marriage officiant, issued 22 marriage licenses executed today. Officials authorized to perform weddings have 60 days to file returns, but county justices routinely report all executions at the month's start, with Fisk still leading and Umscheld second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Fisk
Justices of the Peace
Justice Fisk
Justice Umscheld
Law 10 Be Tested in the Upper Court Nashville
Tennessee upper court to hear test cases from Lynchburg on the liquor manufacture ban. Circuit Judge Erwin L. Davis found Lem Motlaw guilty in two cases charging violation of the manufacturers’ law. Each case carries a $250 fine and ninety days in jail, with appeals filed. The questions focus on distillers storing liquor in government bonded warehouses and whether manufacture for sale is restricted by law or only for nonbeverage medical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
State Supreme Court
Lynchburg, Tenn
Jack Daniels Company
Erwin L. Davis
Lem Motlaw
Bermuda onion seed shortage hits Texas growers
Report from Teneritte Canary Islands indicates Bermuda onion seed crop is severely damaged by wind and fungus. Canary output may drop 50 to 60 percent, with White crystal wax 4000 pounds, White Bermuda 23000 pounds, Red Bermuda 7000 pounds. Texas used about 60000 pounds last year. demand may fall to 45000 pounds, raising prices and impacting next year’s Texas crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teneritte
Canary Islands
Bermuda
Islands
Texas
Canaries
Fort Worth Merchant C Cook Registered at Crockett
C Cook, a Fort Worth merchant, is officially registered at the Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cook
Fort Worth
the Crockett
Schulze & Buss Liquor License Forfeited Over Minor Sale
Austin reports Comptroller Lane forfeited Schulze & Buss liquor license at Victoria for selling liquor to a minor. The firm has thirty days to dispose of its stock in bulk. The action follows a provision of the liquor law. The revival at the Airdome features Sid Williams with "The Resurrection" as tonight's subject. pastors and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Schulze & Buss
Victoria
Sid Williams
Airdome
Hell
Ruys
Confined by Spider Bite District Organizer Recoverts
W. C. McDonald, district organizer for the Modern Woodmen of America, is recovering after a poisonous spider bite on his leg. He was bitten a week ago, the limb swelled, and he lay bedridden for several days with his condition once considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McDonald
Woodmen of America
American Tobacco to Defer Common Stock Dividend
New York August 2 An official statement from the American Tobacco company tells stockholders that no dividend on common stock will be declared at present. The dividend would normally be payable in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatess
New York
American Tobacco Company
Engineers report on 64 mile San Antonio to Mexico road survey
Engineer CG Young reports progress on two survey routes totaling about 64 miles for a proposed road from San Antonio toward the Mexico line. The executive committee will hear estimates of construction costs this afternoon as crews endure extreme heat and miles of mesquite brush in McMullen Campbellton and Live Oak counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Young
Campbellton
Crowther
Nueces River
Alice
Fire in Hotel Laundry at St Anthony Damages Estimated
A basement laundry fire at the St Anthony hotel damaged the building and contents about 1500 dollars. Smoke drew attention from east windows and an alarm was raised. Firemen battled flames with chemicals then water, origin uncertain but suspected beneath the laundry wrapping counter among rags. Insurance covers the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
New Banco Credit Foncier BelgoSwiss Bank Opens in Mexico
A. J. Rainer, representing Mexican banking interests, announced the Banco Credit Foncier Belgo-Swiss and Mexican bank in Mexico City with 20,000,000 francs capital. Shareholders include Swiss Belgians Germans and Mexicans, with branches planned nationwide to provide liberal ranch and livestock loans, signaling foreign confidence in Mexico's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeports New Bank Open
A. J. Rainer
Mexico City
New York
Rainer
Banco Credit Foncier Belgo-Swiss
Mexico
Republic
Barney
It Quenches Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Teaspoonful
A historical note describes dissolving Horsford’s acid phosphate in water with sugar to make a sweeter, more wholesome drink than lemonade, presented as a tasty beverage option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Mrs Frank James Returns From Galveston Vacation
Mrs Frank James arrived home today after a vacation in Galveston. F Watson of Jourdon is staying at the Bexar and is noted as a well known Fanchman of South Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Galveston
F. Watson
Jourdon
Bexar
South Texas
Margaret Lee
L. M. Lee
Taylor
Dr Moore Treats Eye Ailments in San Antonio
Charles Bosshardt and other patients were treated by Dr. Moore at Suite 204 Gunter Building Corner Houston and 8th St in San Antonio. He cures granulated sore eyes cross eyes and cataracts without pain or knives and offers free consultations for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bosshardt
East
Houston Street
San Antonio
Texas
Moore
Gunter
Houston
Mexican envoy Pindter learns of reprimand from Mexico City
Domingo Najera y de Pindter, Mexican chargé d affaires to Costa Rica, leaves San Antonio unaware that President de la Barra intends to reprimand him upon his return to Mexico City. Communications say he is warned not to discuss government matters without authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de la Barra
Mexico City
Domingo Najera Y de Pindter
Costa Rica
San Antonio
South American
Department of Foreign Relations
Sr. Pindter
New Orleans
Francisco I. Madero
Mexico
Sr. de la Barra
Forage Shipped to New Braunfels
The first forage and supplies for the infantry cavalry and artillery on a new route from Fort Sam Houston to Camp Mabry were shipped last night to New Braunfels where troops will camp tonight. The wagon trains carry equipment causing rations and forage to be issued every two days for 116 army mules and cavalry animals. Captain Martin Novak arranged direct forage delivery to Austin to reduce freight. Camp tonight is on the mesa over Londa's park in New Braunfels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Mabry
Austin
New Braunfels
Twenty-second Infantry
Third Cavalry
Battery A
Third Field Artillery
Houston
Martin Novak
Londa’s Park
Joseph W. Duncan
R. P. Palmer
Stringtown
San Antonio
Kyle
Manchaca
Manchaea
Autoist Mueller Over Speeding Firearm Intervenes
Mounted officers testified before Judge Buckley that Mueller’s car did not stop after being hailed on South Presa street. Officer Ledbetter fired a pistol shot over the car, which halted. Mueller said he could not see the officers in the dark. Mueller fined 20 dollars with appeal noted. Douglas Newton fined 16. Tucker and Fox fined 5 each for lights and driving. Judge Buckley also noted cattleman T. B. Jones visiting the Gunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mueller
John Ledbetter
Buckley
Mueller
South Presa Street
Newnam
Ledbetter
Millard
Mockert
South Presa Stree
Hicks Arena
Douglas Newton
J. B. Tucker
Floyd H. Fox
The Secret of Success in Advertising Remedies
A local druggist praises Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder relief claiming it sells itself when it truly meets promises. The ad notes a free trial offer by mail from Kilmer Co and a regular price around 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N, Y
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J. Harvey Moore
F. N. Calvin
Christian Church
Wace
Domingo Najera
Reynolds
Lyon
T. B. Jones
del Rio
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