Liquor Bills Move as Anti-Saloon Leader Testifies
A Texas Senate committee advances the stricter liquor regulation measure after House passage. Dr. J. H. Gambrell of Dallas testifies on the Anti-Saloon League’s structure, district leadership, salary, and spending, noting no church income, extensive literature distribution, and allied political activity. He also discusses poll tax fraud rumors with no specific proof.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Aug
House Committee
Texas
Senate
House
J. H. Gambrell
Dallas
Anti-Saloon League of Texas
Gambrell
League
Dr. Gambrell
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio
Prohibition Executive Committee
San Antonio Tonight and Wednesday Weather Forecast
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with no precipitation expected and mild temperatures likely through the period.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather observations across major cities
Readings at 8 am show temperatures ranging from 60 to 76 degrees with clear skies in most cities. Winds vary from northwest to southeast and several regions anticipate showers or thunderstorms and warmer conditions by Wednesday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
New Diplomatic Reorganization Names Five Ministers
The United States announces nominations for three ambassadors and five ministers in a shakeup. John Leishman moves from Italy to Germany while Charles Bryan becomes ambassador to Japan and Arthur Beaupre shifts to Cuba. Sherrill resigns as minister to Argentina after cabinet meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Charles 8. Sherrill
Senate
John G. A. Leishman
Pittsburg
Italy
Charles Page Bryan
Chitego
Belgium
Japan
Larse Anderson
District of Columbia
John Ridgley Carter
Baltimore
Balkan States
Argentine Republic
John B. Jackson
Newark
N. J
Cuba
Mr. Carter
Arthur M. Beaupre
Aurora
Nederlands
Lloyd Bryce
New York
Indicted J. M. Johnson Arrested on Mortgaged Property Charge
J. M. Johnson was indicted by the last grand jury for disposing of mortgaged property and was arrested today by Deputy Sheriff Galbreath. He had been out of town and was traced to his home upon return.
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J. M. Johnson
Galbreath
Johnson
Colquitt Disagrees With Lightfoot On Appropriation
Special to The Lighty Austin Texas August 8 The senate finance committee faces friction over the attorney general Lightfoot Lightfoot seeks a lump sum around 45000 to be disbursed with vetoes applying to the whole, while he now asks for about 3000 less and insists on discretion over funds. The senate briefly debated the general appropriation bill after adjournment and progress was reported. In the house the corresponding bill was reported for consideration.
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Lighty Austin
Tex
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Lightfoot
House
Kidnappers Demand Money for Child In Chicago Note
A Chicago six year old boy abducted Saturday received a new warning letter demanding $5000 within four days. The note accuses the family of contacting police and threatens the child's death if money is not sent. The letter claims the kidnapers care for the boy better than his family.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Antonioa
Moreno
Papa
Mama
Sixyearold sexton found dead in Logan church
The body of Anies Anderson, 6% years old, was found yesterday hanging in the Mormon church where he had served as sexton for twenty years. He reportedly read his favorite hymn, a renunciation of earthly glory and wealth, before going to the church.
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Logan
Utah
Anies Anderson
Anderson
Harris County Bank & Trust Put In State Hands
Harris County Bank & Trust Company in Houston has been placed under the Texas state insurance and banking commissioner. The action cites large loans deemed hard to realize and a weakened capital stock. The bank opened October 1, 1907 and is a member of the Guaranty Fund, with $50,000 cash available for straight deposits.
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Houston
Tex
Harris County Bank & Trust Company
Insurance and ‘Banking
State of Texas
J. K. Woods
Guaranty Fund
Togo Amazed by the Big Guns for Texas
Washington August 8 Admiral Count Togo examined a new 14 inch battleship rifle at the Washington navy yard inspecting the breech and long barrel of the weapon. He praised Captain Beatty and the yard while salutes fired and a Japanese flag flew nearby. He then visited the congressional library and lunched with Huntington Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Count Togo
Washington Navy Yard
Texas
New York
United States Navy
Togo
Beatty
Congressional
Huntington Wilson
Bank Statement Details Deposit Delays and Assets
The article notes deposits will be forwarded from Austin with minimal delay while savings deposits face more delay. It explains payment funding from notes and accounts due to the bank and asset realization. Liabilities show Capital 50000, undivided profits 5000, deposits about 215000. Resources include loans 145800, bonds 50000, banking house Fifth ward 13000, furniture 7600, and cash on hand 50000.
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Austin
Savings Department
Fifth Ward
Sudden Death of Senator W. P. Frye in Washington
Senator W P Frye died suddenly in Washington D C this afternoon. Born September 2 1831 in Lewiston Maine he served in the Maine legislature and in the Forty second Forty sixth congresses. He was elected senator in 1881 succeeding James G Blaine and became president pro tempore in 1896 later re elected in 1899 and 1901 and held the post thereafter.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
W. P. Frye
Senator Frye
Lewiston, Me
Bowden College
Bates
Bowdein
Maine
James G. Blaine
Senate
Gates Suffers Relapse With Kidney Congestion
Paris reports John W. Gates relapsed with kidney congestion at noon today. Heart stimulants were given as doctors noted improved kidney action and less lung inflammation overnight. By daylight he showed worse symptoms and Dr Groswag was summoned to treat renewed congestion.
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Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Groswag
Condition of Pope Now Satisfactory
In Rome on August 8 Dr. Petacci and Dr. Marchialina examined Pope Pius and pronounced his condition satisfactory. They noted a throat affliction that has lagged recovery due to recent extreme heat, and said his heart is fairly strong with respiration reasonably good for his age and build.
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Associated Press
Rome
Petacci
Marchialina
Vatican
Pope Pius
Pope’s Strength Declines Amid Health Fears In Rome
Cologne report cites Vatican sources saying the pope’s vitality is waning due to prior illnesses and summer insomnia. Doctors fear possible heart involvement though no heart symptoms have appeared yet.
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Associated Press
Cologne
Germany
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Rome
Man Denies Crime as Sheriff Arrests Casaway Murder Suspect
William McWilliams, a white man said to be related to a Casaway woman, is arrested on five murder warrants connected to the Casaway family killings at 417 Olive Street. Deputies questioned him for hours before confirming the arrest, with details of the March 21 incident and subsequent discovery unfolding in the sheriff's office.
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Olive Street
William McWilliams
Charles Stevens
Alfonso Newton
Fred Louis
Elizabeth
Josie
Louis
Alfred Carlyle Casaway
Stevens McWilliams
Nas
McWilliams
Will’ Tobin
Stevens
Casa
Stevens Newton
Deuty Stevens
Tobin
Peputy
Frazer
Pee
Alfred Louis
Grant School
Elizabeth Casaway
Louise
Alfred Carlyle
Mexico
San Antonio
Tarver
R. A. Campbell
Tor
Campbell
Away
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