Both Sides Happy Over Wire Strike In Chicago
Labor leaders meet in Chicago to halt a nationwide telegraphers strike. No strike planned for 7 000 railroad telegraphers, but tension persists as managers report increased operator staff and resumed business. Uncertainty deepens with reports of potential returns and pending strike orders.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Offices
del Rio
Brotherhood of Railway Telegraphers
Ths
West End Pavilion
Turner Hall
Asad
Sara
St. Louis
Stricken New York Offices Report Crippled Telegraphed
Telegraphers in Everett Hall report major New York offices of Western Union and Postal Companies crippled as delay persists. Picket line observers claim to know conditions, with continued coverage promised on page three.
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Gotham
Express
New York
Hu Western Dylon
Everett Hall
Sid Spot
Relfa
Ninth Infantry Due Here Monday
A private message from Fort Sam Houston says the Ninth Infantry arrived in San Francisco Wednesday and will depart by train for Fort Sam Houston today, expected to reach San Antonio Monday night. Officers Club will be opened to new officers upon arrival and the regiment’s ladies will be entertained at the Lower Post.
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Ony
Fort Sam Houston
Ninth Infantry
San Francisco
Fort San Houston
San Antonio
$56,000 Boosts Road Improvements in Bexar County
Bexar County commissioners adopt the new budget highlighting a $56,000 road improvement appropriation. Thomas C. Nelson is appointed road engineer at $1,800 yearly. the tax rate stands at 40 cents per $100 valuation, down from 54.5 cents. The panel emphasizes economy and no new bonds. The tax rate decision is pending approval.
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Andltar Wiggins
Audney Ramsey
Bexar County
Thomas C. Nelson
Nelson
Riot Kills Two as Police Make Arrests
Two men die and several injured in a riot here as police arrest a number of suspects. Eyewitnesses report chaotic scenes with clashes between groups, while authorities scramble to restore order and investigate causes.
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Praga
Puonog Aytas
Stable Home for Woman and Child
A 28 year old woman and her three year old child were removed from a San Mareno Street stable by W. C. Matthews for the Humane Society. They slept there the night before and were given food and bedding by the owners. The woman, traveling from California to find her mother and brother, believes they are in the city. Her husband is dead. She was placed at a South Flores boarding house until transfer to the Home. She says she becomes irrational at times and seeks her mother’s help amid distress.
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San Mareno Street
W. C. Matthews
The
Humane Society
California
Andaw
South Flores Atreet
Heor
Williams 15 Not Hung at Beaumont
Special to Thy Light reports in Austin Texas on August 1 that Governor granted a respite for Harry Williams, scheduled for execution at Beaumont. The delay allows Williams to pursue a possible appeal to the United States Supreme Court, with the attorney preparing the case.
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Williams
Beaumont
Hich Court
Austin
Tex
Harry Willams
Tay
W. F. Gir
United Sites Supreme Court
Shaw the Author Nearly Drowns in River Current
Associated Press reports George Bernard Shaw, the author, nearly drowned while swimming with friends when a river current carried them away. Shaw fought the water and was exhausted before they reached shore and became safe.
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Shaw
Associated Press
Louitan
George Bernard Shaw
the Wisher
Rad O& Hartow
Miranethoshtre
Shin
Confused Baby Mix Up After Tag Change at Waco Reunion
Special to The Light from Waco Texas on August 1 describes a prank at a Confederate reunion where boys swapped baby tags. Mothers misplaced infants and carried home unfamiliar children, triggering frantic calls for hours as officials sorted the mix up and restored correct parentage.
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Waco
Texas
West
Rattler Bites Three in Show. One in Serious Condition
A man who runs a rattlesnake show faced a dangerous incident when a large rattler bit three people. The snake was found in a cage with too-wide bars. One victim is in serious condition and all others are badly affected.
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Tevic
Borg
Unofficial Weather Outlook From Isolated Texan Office
The San Antonio weather office reports no forecast due to the telegraphers strike. The 8 AM low stood at 74 degrees with a previous 24 hours high near 10? The 3 AM wind was 4 mph. Weather notes compare today with last year amid continued fair weather expectations tonight and Saturday.
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Sam Antonio
United States Bureau
Buell
Weather Office
Stacy
Texar Cotton Region Repork
Henry W Evans Dies in Kansas City
News of Henry W Evans head of the Evans Pris company arriving from Kansas City was received here this morning by Postmaster John Stevens. Evans, age forty nine, was well known in San Antonio where he spent last winter for health. His daughter Charviine Evans is a longtime favorite in San Antonio, and many local friends share in the sorrow.
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Kansas
Chviatine Evans
Two Die Five Hurt in Resort Fire at Olympia Hotel
Two lives were lost and five people injured as a fire swept through a Maine resort, destroying seventeen hotels, sixty cottages, and other buildings. Philip Partridge of Sennneburn died crossing a track en route to the fire. an unidentified man and Rev. Rufus Jones were among the injured. Insurance on the burned property is not expected to exceed 150000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Orchild
Maine
Ubal Resort
Philip Partridge
Senneburn
Rufus Jones
Olympia Hotel
State Holiness camp meeting near Waco closes after ten days
Waco Texas August 16 The State Holiness camp meeting at Appell camp grounds three miles from the city closed last night after the regular ten days activities. There were many conversions and reclamations as Preaching by Andrew Johnson of Koulusky and Rev Mr Brasher of Alabama. Grounds will be closed and the tabernacle will ensue until next year.
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Waco
Texas
Appell Camp Grounds
Andrew Johnson
Koulusky
Mr. Brasher
Alabama
Tabernacles
Mayor and Board In Hot Session Over Milk Protests
A heated San Antonio board of health meeting bonded Mayor Callaghan and officials as they clashed over pursuing impure milk under state law. Heated exchanges centered on press coverage and proposed milk handling amendments, with the mayor opposing public exposure and hinting the new pure food law may not take effect soon. No action was taken on the amendments as inspectors reported actions against violative fish and meat.
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Callaghan
Board of Health
Te Board
Carlk
Heath Department
Milly
Mayer Calidaghan
Barwitz
Len
Gallaghan
Dr. Barwitz
Yiayoy
Burg
Dre. Hertzberg
Health Board
Ria
San Antonio
Cuy
Max Uh
Crime trends show rising Black inmate share and falling foreign born offenses
A 1904 constitutional study cites rising proportion of Black prisoners in the United States and stable or falling offenses by foreign born individuals. It notes 20 women sentenced to life, 9 percent of those sentenced to die for homicide, and shifts due to probation and parole reducing prison ratios.
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Washington, D. CO
United States
Qensig Bureau Jist
Bourkenness
Roland P. Falkner
Jane Kujon
Lous
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United States Weather Bureau
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Fort Sim Houston
H. G. Bishop
Third Artillery
Fort Sam Rowston
Samuel T. Mackall
Myer
Marth
Garde Onight
Bexar
Mores
Offier
Henry W. Evans
Kansas City
Stevens
U. S
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