Bubon ic plague outbreak reported in San Francisco area
The San Francisco marine hospital reports the first intimation of plague from the harbor district. One death is noted and the outbreak is unfolding with additional cases. Simultaneously five cases of yellow fever are recorded at Cienfuegos and another in Alacran, Cuba, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Alacrance
Cuba
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
San Praintisco
Mi Tine
Washington, D. C
Cim
Igo
Algerance
Farther Is Near as Banners Go Up for International Fair
Dr Wred Terrell received mayoral permission to hang banners across Alamo Street and Wooston and Cominorea bridges announcing the forthcoming International Fair. A 20,000 payment completed the traction company streetcar loop contract. Debate continues on erecting a bridge over the Arinsis PF Toad to protect streetcar entrants, which could affect the triumphal arch. Directors contracted J TR Kellman for a plat of the fair grounds detailing buildings concessions grandstand and walk ways.
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Wred Terrell
Vance
Alamo Street
Wooston
Cominorea
Traction Company
Stveet
Arinsis PF
J. TR. Kellman
Bank cashier held on charges of missing funds
Robert Gil, cashier at Stapleton National Bank in Stapleton, arrested after being found twelve thousand dollars short in cash accounts. Police say investigators discovered the discrepancy during routine audit and Gil faces formal charges. Local authorities declined further comment.
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New York, Ave
Robert Gil
Stapleton National Bank
Stapleton
Insurance claim of foul play denied exhumation order
Tapaks, Kns., Aug. 17 Ludge Mer Pherson in the United States district court denied the Mutual Life Insurance company’s request in New York to exhume the body of the late L. H. Parkins of Lawrenc e Kansas. Parkins died after a fall in December 1906 while holding a $100,086 policy. the company contends death was not accidental and seeks to avoid payment.
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Associated Press
Tapaks
Kns
Ludge Mer Pherson
United States
Low
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Ll. H. Parkins
Lawfenas
Kas
Parkins
Polley
Macampany
Olson
Mayor calls dairymen to talk over milk ordinance
The board of health crusade for a better milk supply stalls as Mayor Callaghan summons all city dairymen to a 10 o clock Monday conference in his office. The aim and outcome remain unclear though amendments to the milk ordinance are not to be acted on at that meeting. Dr Stout continues to report on milk samples.
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Callaghan
Health Department
Board of Health
Caligharhe Criwade
Stout
Rulings Expand Anti Free Pass Transportation Reach
The Texas attorney general’s office ruled in two decisions that certain ministers and chartered railroad officials qualify for half fare transportation under the anti free pass act. One ruling covers superannuated ministers retained as clergy members, another applies to officers of a chartered transportation company even if not a common carrier.
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Attorney General’s Department
Austin
Tex
Hawking
Lewelling
Dallag County
R. W. Thompson
Dallas
Methodist Mypiscoopal Church
South
Lig
Tes
Attorney General's Department
Railroad Commission
Crom County
Engineers Elect Officers for Local Branch
The Itaannwil local chapter of the National Association of Stationary Engineers elected officers for the coming year. E. W. Fuller was chosen as president, J. B. Ogg vice president, W. D. Orr secretary, Belahteyik financial secretary, G. H. Gnahman treasurer, R. J. Holmgreen conductor, D. D. Withrow doorkeeper. H. Oge was selected as delegate to the national convention at Niagara Falls on September 10.
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National Association of Stationary Engineers
Itaannwil
E. W. Fuller
J. B. Ogg
W. D. Orr
3. Belahteyik
G. H.gnahman
R. J. Holmgreen
D. D. Withrow
Niagora
Falls
Robert Pinkerton Dies Aboard Bremen on Way to Germany
New York August 17 Robert Pinkerton head of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency died on the steamship Bremen August 12 at Fox. He was en route to Germany for his health and was accompanied by Florence Sullivan.
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Germany
Associated Press
New York
Robert Pinkerton
Canous Detective Agency
Ie Steamstryy
Bremen
Fox
Florence Sullivane
Sultan would stop Moroccan murders in Tangier
Tangier Aug 17 private letters report the Sultan seeks to curb killings but advisers disagree. The Vez letters say he is sincere in extending the trophies yet Fes consuls are guarded by troops and any attempt by Ellin items to leave the city could trigger a massacre.
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Associated Press
Tangier
Morocco
Vez
Yommitie Corps
Fes
Ellin
Farmers Placing Trousers on Horses in Weed Battle
Wichita Falls Texas August 17 farmers in this region force horses to wear trousers to shield legs from mul weeds during plowing. Several horses have already been partly disabled by milk weed poisoning as they work in fields.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Comet Visible in Chihuahua Mexico At Dawn
Comet sighting reported in Chihuahua Mexico with residents noting a bright object visible at 2 o'clock in the morning. The event sparked local attention as people observed in open areas.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Dr Paul jailed as judge frees co defendant
Aug 12 The Light Centre reports Dr Paul jailed after preliminary hearing accusing him of killing C B Short. Judge H B Short granted bail 6000 and transferred to Tyler for trial. Judge Short fined 1 for remarks. Dr R A Paul case moved to Carthage for trial. Sheriff Simms to escort. Town remains quiet.
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de BR. Ay Prle
C. B. Short
Wisewday
H. B. Short
Alike
Paul
Tyler
Short
Witteastland
D. 5
Wheeler
Judgea Short
R. A. Paul
Carthage
Canola County
Simms
Local Weather Hit by Telegraphers Strike
Weather report due to telegraphers strike leaves forecast unavailable. At 8 o clock the minimum was 72 and maximum 94 in the past 24 hours, wind 4 mph. Forecaster Buell unable to forecast. indications point to continued fair weather tonight and Sunday. Texas cotton report to be continued on page.
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United States Weather Bureau
Buell
Morylog
Texas Cotton Report
Cevon
Five Miners Die After 400 Foot Elevator Cage Fall
A mine accident at the Seaman shaft near Johnstown Pennsylvania caused five miners to be killed and six injured when an elevator cage overturned and plunged about four hundred feet. Rescue teams worked through the day to reach the trapped and treat the wounded. The names of the deceased and injured were not immediately released.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Daughter Wid Shot Father Justified
An Associated Press report from New York states Mrs. Madeline Danglote, involved in a tragedy where her father killed his wife and others, was examined by a caremer’s jury and discharged from custody after testifying about her father George Washer’s alleged cruelty to his family.
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Associated Press
New York
Madeline Danglote
George Washer
Custoay
Woman Held in Tie-Dog Attack Case in Waco
Special to The Light reports Mrs Anne Gilhaum was held to the grand jury under 750 bond after being accused of setting a dog on her niece Toby Slegle, injuring the child severely. The case drew intense local interest as the child’s condition remained grave and may not recover.
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Waco
Texas
Anne Gilhaum
Toby Slegle
Casa
Burns' pure food bill adopted in Commons
Loning Aug 17 The pure food bill introduced by John Burns president of the local government board has been adopted in the House of Commons.
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Associated Press
Loning
John Burns
Local Government Board
Tragedy at Black Camp Meeting Ends in Shootings
Special to The Light Brookside Tex Aug 17. A Black man Lew Richards 25 or 2% years old fired 45 caliber pistol at a camp meeting wounding Lulu Tusdate 17 and five others, all Black, including Georgia Pierne 16 John Williams 35 and Jane Mansfield 89. Richards then killed himself after firing more rounds as victims were rushed to care.
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Brookside
Tex
Lew Richards
Bigart
Lulu Tusdate
Tighet
Georgia
Pierne
John Williams
Jane Mansfield
Hubbell Fire Destroys Large Part of Michigan Village
Fire swept Hubbell Michigan destroying twenty two homes, a four story hotel, post office and coal shed. The blazed area covers significant property with losses estimated around one hundred thousand dollars. Investigations seek cause while residents assess remaining structures and shelter needs.
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Associated Press
Hancock
Mich
Hubbell
School printing contract awarded to San Antonio Printing
The supply committee met to approve the annual printing contract for the board. Members Pablo Cruz, Nelson Lytle, and Carlos Fee awarded the contract to San Antonio Printing for 15,400 dollars and approved new slate for blackboards.
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Afleynoon
Pablo Cruz
Neson Lytle
Carlos Fee
San aNatorio Printing Company
Life Insurance Company Files Report Under Robertson Law
Philadelphia Life Insurance company in Austin reports compliance with the Robertson insurance law by filing its annual report with the state commissioners of insurance. The filing confirms adherence to mandated financial and governance disclosures expected of insurers operating in Texas.
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Austin
Tex
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company
Robertson Insurance
Commissioners of Insurance
Government to sue International Harvester for Sherman act violations
Washington August reports the government will file a Sherman antitrust action against International Harvester. DOJ drafted papers in the proposed suit and expect the company to be hauled into court in Chicago soon.
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Washington
Aus
International Harvester Company
Department of Justice
Nto
Chicago
Milner Ready to Lead Texas Agriculture Department
Special to The Light Austin Aug 17 Cal BR Milner appointed commissioner of agriculture prepares to take charge September 1. He will occupy the former state treasury room freed by the Supreme Court library move on the second floor. Milner informed State Wealth Officer Brumby he wants the room for the department of agriculture. The space totals 38 000 cubic feet.
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Austin
Cal
BR. T.milner
Eniy
Missioner of Agriculture
Ite
Ubbery
Ma Supreme Court Library
Milney
Brumby
Department of Nerlendbire
Wire Strike Waits as Officials Report Limited Impact
Chicago August 17 telegraph strike appears a waiting game with seven men struck in twenty states. Union claims companies crippled yet managers report more business handled. Labor commissioner Neill arrives from Chicago but will mediate if asked. Weather bureau struggles to compile reports from Texas, and arms of the strike show little cross-border disruption. President Small appeals for restraint while wage talks surface with Armmon & Co and AT&T rumored to have signed wage schedules.
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Chicago
Telextante ‘Ers
Western Union
Western Union and Postal Companies
Washington, D. C
Neill
Quinago
Associated Dispatches
Weather Bureau
Texas
Zad Wa
United States
Botton
Small
Trion
Postit
Western’ S Union
Wen
Thomas
Iemails
Express Companis
Armmont & Co
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tony
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