Support Self to Raise Vegetables at Southwestern Asylum
Dr. F L White seeks a $450000 biennial budget and a $7500 irrigation plant to water 100 acres at the Southwestern Asylum for the Insane. The project would employ hundreds of inmates, create a canning factory, and foster self supply of vegetables, reducing state costs. The plan awaits House approval after Senate support.
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San Antonio
AP leased wire carried only by San Antonio Light
A public assertion that the AP leased wire into San Antonio appears unfounded with no basis in fact. The statement alleges broader distribution but evidence indicates the San Antonio Light remains the primary carrier in the city.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Weather data snapshot with scattered readings
Fragmented OCR weather report includes times and temperatures with many unreadable segments. Portions show date markers and numeric values such as 50.2 and 12M, but key station names, locations, and complete readings are missing.
Weather forecast for major cities tonight and Saturday
San Antonio area cloudy tonight and Saturday. St Louis 74 and partly cloudy with an 8 mph wind from the east and possible showers. Chicago 72 partly cloudy, 14 mph wind from the southwest, much warmer with possible overs. Milwaukee 64 only, 4 mph wind from the northeast, warmer with showers and thunderstorms. St Paul 62 clear, 1 mph wind from the southwest, showers and thunderstorms, warmer. Kansas City 68 1 mph wind from the southeast, possible showers. New York 68 cloudy, 8 mph wind from the northeast, probable showers. Boston 68 partly cloudy, 6 mph wind from the west, possible showers. Washington 74 cloudy, 4 mph wind from the northeast, showers and thunder.
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Stubs Toe Triggered Fire Devastating Mrs Knoetli House
A lit kerosene lamp toppled as Mrs H Knoetsli of 104 Frank Street stubbed her toe at 1 AM causing a lamp to explode. Flames spread rapidly destroying a one story cottage valued around 900 with 1200 contents. Fire chiefs reported total loss with partial insurance coverage.
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Frank Street
Bishop
Gates Rallies but Still in Danger
Paris August 4 The condition of John W Gates remained unchanged at noon from last night. He recovered partially from a sinking spell but relapsed after a chill leaving him weaker and with increased lung congestion. Doctors Gros and associate expressed cautious hope and said there was no immediate danger of a fatal termination.
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Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Gates
Train Tornado Injures Fifteen Near Penick
A southbound Wichita Valley train was blown off track by a tornado near Penick, Abilene. Fifteen passengers were injured though none seriously as coaches were lifted and scattered. the engine and baggage cars remained, with the storm confined to that local area.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Tex
Wichita Valley
Penick
T. B. Smith
Wichita Falls
E. E. Taylor
Seymour
E. R. Fuller
Officials pursue skating rink over military uniform rule
Washington dispatch says Attorney General Wickersham acting with President Taft approval ordered action against Yavapai skating rink owners in Prescott Arizona for denying admission to three military officials on May 4. The owners apologized but were not excused.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Rodenburg
Arizona National Guard
Wickersham
Taft sends arbitration treaties to Senate
Five minutes after the Senate convened President Taft transmitted to the capitol the general arbitration treaties with Great Britain and with France. The treaties await executive session while the Foreign Relations Committee plans to study them tomorrow and Cullom hopes for ratification this session amid some opposition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Taft
United States
Great Britain
France
Foreign Relations Committee
Cullom
Johnson to Prosecute and Charges Probed in Texas Election
Governor Colquitt asks for an official probe into the prohibition election. Cone Johnson of Tyler accepts the offer conditionally, contingent on Colonel Ball providing evidence. The governor insists prosecutions must be bona fide and based on solid evidence or withdrawn.
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Colquitt
Thomas H. Ball
Johnson
Texas
Col. Ball
Texas Governor Demands Proof of Election Frauds
Governor Colquitt challenges the proponents of fraud charges to present tangible evidence or face silence no longer. He contacts Cone Johnson for possible state prosecution and invites Colonel Ball to discuss evidence and possible special counsel fees.
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Colquitt
Texas
Cone Johnson
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Senate Deliberates Colquitt Appointments Amid Prohibition Fears
Austin August 4 The senate convened at 11 am to review gubernatorial vacation appointments including Associate Justice J B Dibrel to the state supreme court and members of two new civil courts amid reports of possible rejection due to anti prohibition leanings.
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Senate
Colquitt
J. B. Dibrel
Supreme Court
F. A. Williams
Courts of Civil
Fourteen Americans Reported Killed in Mexican Mine Incident
Report from El Paso says fourteen American mine workers were killed at Il Oro in Sonora state by striking miners. Authorities seek confirmation as investigators gather facts amid heightened tension in El Paso and Juarez.
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el Oro
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Il Oro
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Juarez
Flags Ordered Down in London Ontario Parade Decor
London Ontario August 4. Alderman Mitchell head of the decoration committee of the London Old Boys association ordered all American flags removed from street decorations after protests by citizens. The move was backed by the East London Progressive Association amid tension with Americans planning to return home for the celebration.
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Ont
Alderman Mitchell
London Old Boys’ Association
Old Boys
United States
East London
Progressive Association
Detroit
Canadians’ flag remains visible at Detroit events
In Detroit on August 4 authorities deny any requirement to remove Canadian flags from coats. Police headquarters and newspapers report British emblems are openly displayed at events of international character, with no suppression of Canadian colors.
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Detroit
Mich
Wild Trading Marks the Cotton Market in New Orleans
The New Orleans cotton market opened firm and rose to near noon with December at 11.65 cents. Reported rumors claim a new trading clique manipulated prices, lifting short interest and boosting bullish buying across major markets.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Shorts
Cotton market surges as bull movement drives prices higher
In New York on August 4, cotton futures jumped after a large overnight rise of about 6.50 per bale from Monday's low. Early gains pulled back, but heavy selling absorbed, and by midday October futures neared 11.74, about 2 per bale above yesterday's close. The market remained volatile with Theodore H. Price linked to the new bull group following the August bureau report.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore H. Price
New Bull Clique
Appointments for El Paso Amarillo Courts Pending Confirmation
The El Paso court nominees are W. M. Petticolas E. F. Higgins and J. F. McKenzie. The Amarillo court lists James A. Graham J. M. Pressler and H. W. Hall. Also under review is Judge Claude V. Birkhead of San Antonio for Bexar county district court. Additional district judges and boards of managers for eleemosynary institutions await confirmation.
Interstate Commerce to Study Livestock Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a broad inquiry into live stock packing house products and fresh meats freight rates across the central western states. The study will start in Oklahoma City on September 11 and consolidate 162 railroads complaints into one case to establish non discriminatory parity among producing points from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Colorado Kansas Missouri and consuming markets at Fort Worth Oklahoma City Wichita Omaha Kansas City St Louis Chicago and others.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Railroad Commission of Oklahoma
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American National Live Stock Association
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Texas Improves as Soap Market Stronger in State
C A Blake from Peet Bros reports Texas now a top soap market after years of weak demand. He notes white soap dominates, Mexican population uses more soap, and plans to segment Texas with San Antonio as headquarters and 30 local representatives.
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C. A. Blake
Oklahoma
Mexico
Peet Bros. Manufacturing Company
Kansas City
Mr. Blake
Blake
San Antonio
Simon Leaves Haiti For Kingston After Capital Turmoil
Simon Leconte and Antenor Firmin head rival presiden tial armies as Port au Prince reels from Leconte’s exile of Simon. Diplomatic efforts form a public safety committee to calm factions while gunfire and tensions persist.
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Associated Press
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Anetoine Simon
Kingston
Jamaica
Haiti
Black Republic
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