Discharged Fire Captain Seeks Probe Into Political Dismissal
Joe Morales former captain of fire house No. 8 filed a petition with the city clerk demanding an investigation of his discharge and alleging it was for refusing to contribute to a political fund for Acting Mayor Richter. He cites a letter to Alderman Boynton and claims other firemen quit rather than donate.
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Joe Morales
No. 8 Fire Company
Richter
Morales
Boynton
City Hall
Fire Department
Hicks
Campbell
Fritz Russi
Civil Service
Flyer Engine Derailed In Austin Sherman Yards Collision
The outbound Katy Flyer side swiped a switch engine in the Southern Pacific yards at Austin and Sherman streets last night, derailing an express car and a beer car. Engineer Jess Hagerson and G. W. Storey were bruised. a woman passenger had a minor shin abrasion. Some trains were detoured while crews cleared the tracks.
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Southern Pacific
Austin
Sherman Streets
Jess Hagerson
G. W. Storey
Flyer
Mass meeting to educate city on bubonic plague threat
In New Orleans a mass meeting under the Orleans Parish Medical Society aims to educate the public about bubonic plague dangers and urge cooperation with health authorities to exterminate rats. Rat control efforts on the river front are under active prosecution. Bacteriologists from Surgeon General Blue are due soon, signaling a broader anti rat crusade citywide.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish Medical Society
Blue
Chicago Street Railways Near Strike Vote
Chicago street railway workers began voting at 4 a m on whether to strike. about 3400 South Side, 6500 North and West Side surface, and 2700 elevated employees seek higher wages, aiming to keep transit running if possible. A decision deadline is August 10 after another officials union conference.
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Chicago
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Electric and Street Railway
Unsettled Weather Predicted After Heat Wave
Major Allen Buell reports unsettled weather forecasts for Texas despite sunshine at the moment. He notes storms may linger over the state as North Texas saw heavy rains, with Corsicana at 1.90 inches and Fort Worth at 1.34 inches. July temperature highs reached 104 degrees and lows 70 with a 30 degree daily range on July 29.
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Allen Buell
Texas
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Local Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Local forecast shows unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday across San Antonio and surrounding areas with chances of showers and varying cloud cover. Expect cooler temperatures and north to east winds as a broad weather system lingers overhead.
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San Antonio
Weather roundup across several cities shows cool, cloudy to clear skies
Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 50 in St Paul to 66 in Boston. Winds range from northwest to northeast with speeds of 4 to 12 miles per hour. Several cities note a likely Saturday rain and the lowest 24 hour temperatures noted.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Unsourced claim on AP wire not carried by San Antonio papers
A statement alleging that the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried by any paper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact. The record shows no corroborating evidence of such distribution.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Fect
House Report on United States Steel Trust Deliberations
The Senate or House report details a major investigation into the United States Steel corporation led by Representative Stanley with minority views by Sterling and Littleton. It accuses J. P. Morgan and allies of over capitalization, prices, and political influence, condemns the steel trust as anti labor, and urges major remedial legislation without dissolving the existing government suit.
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Washington, D.C
House of Representatives
United States Steel Corporation
House
Stanley
Kentucky
Bartlett
Georgia
McGillicuddy
Maine
Beall
Texas
Little
New York
Gardner
Massachusetts
Danforth
Young
Michigan
Sterling
Illinois
Littleton
Steel Corporation
E. H. Gary
Steel Trust
Roosevelt
United States
Corporation
Carnegie
Gay
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Crusade for Pure Milk Gains Ground in City
Dr. O B Lee reports progress from a health department led milk sanitation crusade in San Antonio. Twenty dairies inspected show four excellent and nine fairly good. seven have screened milk houses and eight do not use ice. Most dairymen express intent to comply with recommended sanitary improvements.
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O. B. Lee
Health Board
San Antonio
Lee
Compromise Wool Bill to Be Framed in Congress
Washington August 2 A compromise wool tariff plan emerged after conferees on the iron and steel bill met. Democratic leaders Simmons and Underwood indicated a wool agreement similar to Taft’s vetoed measure. The plan sets 29 percent duty on raw wool and 35 percent on the La Follette bill, with other Senate amendments pending.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Taft
Simmons
Democratic-Progressive Alliance
Representative Underwood
Democratic House
Fate of Mrs Grace in Hands of Jury
The Grace trial neared a verdict as the jury began its deliberations and the judge remained away until the 3:30 pm report. Mrs Grace, paralyzed from a wound, did not attend the closing courtroom scene as her husband Eugene Grace remained in Newnan. Attorney John W Moore attacked the prosecution for withholding a power of attorney and questioned the theatrical use of his client in court.
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Atlanta
Crace
Roan
Grace
Eugene H. Grace
John W. Moore
Moore
Newnan
Rebel Leader Poised to Flee Juarez Amid Turmoil
Special to The Light El Paso August 2 Reuters: Pascual Orozco prepares to evacuate Juarez and rumors swirl he will flee to the United States with General Salazar. Orozco destroys papers and hints at departure while rail lines and trains are curtailed. Salazar’s force may move in tonight as rebels retreat amid chaos at Casas Grandes and Ojitos.
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EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
Juarez
United States
Salazar
Orozco
Madero
Mexico Northwestern Railroad
Casas Grandes
Ojitos
Madera
Oaxaca Rebels Rise Again in Sierra Juarez Campaign
Mexico City reports the Sierra Juarez Indians in Oaxaca have revolted marching on Ixtlan near Oaxaca city. Leaders include Juan Leon son of Pedro Leon. his father was executed. The broader Zapata insurrection continues with 2500 troops under Juvencio Robles in Morelos and Guerrero.
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Mexico City
Sierra Juarez
Juan Leon
Pedro Leon
Oaxaca
Juvencio Robles
Morelos
Guerrero
Jesus Salgado
Col
Reynaldo Diaz
Robles
Zapatistas
Weyler
Cuba
Yautepec
Con
Francisco Naranjo
Federals claim victory at Ojitos in Chihuahua battle
Federal forces report repulsing rebels near Ojitos after night assault. They say they captured five field guns, a heavy siege gun, caissons, ammunition, presses, horses, and saddles, while suffering two killed and nine wounded. Leaders Blanco Obregon and Castillo directed actions as rebels retreated.
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Ojitos
Chihuahua
Mex
Douglas
Ariz
Casas Grandes
Blanco
Bianco
Obregon
Castillo
Ferrera
Chavez
Escobosa
Seventh Arrest In Vasquez Gomez Conspiracy
Federal officers seized Dr Louis J Snowball bringing the total to seven Vasquez Gomez conspiracy arrests as he faced Commissioner R L Edwards on charges of involvement. Snowball joined with Dr P Rueda, Guzman Marquez Miramon Perez and others awaiting hearings as bond options faltered during a political election period.
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Vasquez Gomez
United States
R. L. Edwards
Louis J. Snowball
Snowball
Edwards
P. Rueda
United States Marshal's Office
Dr. Snowball
Rueda
Gomez
Francisco Guzman
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
M. L. Marquez
F. F. Miramon
Francisco Perez
Resolution Provides Funds for Refugees
Senator Bailey introduced a resolution to appropriate 100000 for the transportation of American refugees from Mexico to locations chosen by the secretary of war. The measure passed by division as Bailey urged immediate action amid concerns over U S army conduct and possible intervention. A special Senate committee preparing to investigate revolutions in Mexico and Cuba plans to visit El Paso for testimony later this month.
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Washington, D. C
Bailey
Mexico
el Paso
Secretary of War
Iley
Senate
Texas
United States
Cuba
Colquitt Reports Campaign Expenses Totaling 408
Governor Colquitt forwarded to Kaufman county a list of personal campaign expenses showing 408 spent in ninety days starting April 25. He traveled about 6300 miles by rail with 200 in railroad fare and meals on diners. Hotel bills were mostly paid by friends. automobiles added roughly 10000 miles supplied by friends.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Kaufman County
Two Pioneers Die in Scurry County Texas
A L Sloan 65 longtime Knapp postmaster and Scurry county pioneer dies Thursday at his Knapp home. J T Faught 65 pioneer ranchman and former sheriff dies in Snyder. First National Bank vice president, Faught honored. local banks close in tribute.
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Snyder
Tex
A. L. Sloan
Scurry County
Knapp
Absent Patriot Telegram From Dr Jackson
Telegram from Dr T T Jackson of San Antonio traveling in the north west after casting his vote in the primary. He congratulates San Antonio and Bexar county and praises The Light for reporting Saturday's results. The message notes Salt Lake City dated Aug 1 1912 and acknowledges the city’s great day.
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T. T. Jackson
San Antonio
Northwest
Texas
Bexar County
Senate adopts Lodge measure after debate
After three hours of closed debate the Senate approved the Lodge resolution 51 to 4. It denounces foreign ownership of Occidental lands near potential military bases and asserts the United States must safeguard its safety and Monroe Doctrine scope.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
United States
Cummins
McCumber
Percy
Stone
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senator Lodge
Magdalena Bay
Panama Canal
Root
England
Germany
Morocco
Japan
Philippines
Ween
Ator Lodge
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Ener
La.m
Morgan
Mrs. Grace
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Winterrain
Salt Lake City
Utah
Senator
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