Probing Death of San Antonian Leaves Wife in City
A San Antonio man J James Kennedy died in Houston under peculiar circumstances. His brother W H Kennedy arrived to investigate as grand jury action is anticipated. Kennedy, from a noted Texas family, left a wife in San Antonio and had been jailed for fines. He was beaten while working on roads, later buried in a potter’s field.
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Houston
Tex
J James Kennedy
San Antonio
Kennedy
W. H. Kennedy
Benn
Tes
Texas
Eyamperrein
le Hoy
Fast Mail In Ditch Injures Many in Arkansas
A fast mail train No. 8 traveling between Texas Arkans and St. Louis on the Tron Mountain road derailed in a ditch near Aleit Arkansas. Reports say several persons were killed and many injured. The crash is attributed to a broken rail.
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Newport
Ark
Aig
Tax
Urkans
St. Louis
Tron Mounain
Aleit
Art
Brulen
Fort Worth Man Is New State Librarian in Texas
Special to The Light Austin Aug 20 Insurance Commissioner Love announces Joseph S Myara as State Librarian at Patt Workin 10. He succeeds BL W Wikler appointed chief Merk in the agricultural department.
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Austin
Tex
Love
Joseph S. Myara
Patt
Tie
BL W. Wikler
Merk
Agricultural
State tax rate cut redeems promise in Austin
The automatic tax board met in Austin and set the ad valorem rate at 12.12 cents per dollar, a sharp drop from last year’s 20 cents. The total state assessed valuation reached 1,707,615,458 dollars, up 886,455,589 from last year and including 172,000,000 in intangible assets. The governor said taxes would be lower this year despite the higher valuations.
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Austin
Tex
Plate Automatic Tax Board
Secretary of State
Man Dies After Falling Into Buzz Saw in Texas
Houston, Angl, McLaughlin a middle aged proprietor of a write shop was cut to pieces by a circular saw in Twain Falls, Texas. He toppled into the whirling disc while pitching wood, the blade striking his left shoulder and tearing his body apart. He leaves a wife and one child. He was well regarded in Austin.
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Houston
Tex
Ang
McLaughlin
McLaughln
Smn
Willy Ternss
Cilinen
Austin
Teras School Fund Breaks the Record
Auolin Texas August 20 the board of education approved a per capita apportionment of six dollars for the state school fund. The high rate reflects a larger school population at Baga and is among the highest per capita allocations in the history, with only three prior exceedances.
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Auolin
Tex
Board of Education
Ami
Sritarge
Baga
Carpenter Falls Twenty Feet Into River From Gallery
William Davis a 60 year old carpenter fell twenty feet from a gallery at 420 Soledad Street into a river wash and was rescued by Patrolman Kellman and neighbors. He suffered bruises but survived and was taken to the city hospital for treatment. Weather delayed his bed movement and he awoke to find himself in the water after sliding from his room. He was saved with minor injuries and remains under medical care.
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William Davis
Soledad Street
Duoy
Devis
Nelehhor
Kailman
Davin
Ealers
Davis
Waer
Knox
Kellman
Wis
Death removes an old resident Meyer pioneer merchant veteran
Frederick P. J. Meyers longtime San Antonio resident and Confederate veteran dies at 78 after a period of illness. He lived at 414 South Alamo and is survived by his wife, daughter Essie, and two sons John J. and St. J. Burial will be at St Marys cemetery after services at St Marys church and family home observances.
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Slock
Frederick P. J. Meyers
Meyers
Germany
San Anton
Mr. Meyers
South Alamo
Essie Meyers
John J
St. J. & Merchant
Temple
St. Mary's Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Texas Waters-Pierce Oil case in New Orleans appeal
The Texas state suit against Waters-Pierce Oil Co. seeks precedence of state versus federal receivership. A $1,600,000 judgment was recently recovered against Waters-Pierce, and a state court receiver was appointed. The appeal is filed with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans and slated for the November term.
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New Orleans
Ang
Waters Pierce OH
Titan
Texas
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
State of Texas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Retreat Held In Waco By Wasillan Fathers In Texas
The Retreat of the Wasillan Fathers in Texas will be conducted in Waco on Aug 20 marking the first time this withdrawal period is held in the city. Texas houses represented include St Thomas in Houston, St Gemmiry of LaPorte, and St Nasila College in Waco.
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Waco
Tex
Wasillan Fathers
Texas
Labor Day Adds Fireworks Ball Game and Queen Prize
Labor Day plans include fireworks and a ball game as added attractions. A match between electricians and line operatives is scheduled for opening day. Prizes will be awarded to the queen and her closest contestant, with the results shown in Conus windows on Alamo Plan.
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Anil
Priz
Conus
Alamo Pland
Great Game Sunday in Victoria Gathers Huge Local Interest
Victoria Texas August 20 A highly anticipated baseball game slated for Sunday afternoon features Yorktown versus Corpus Christi in Victoria. The contest draws local fans eager for a landmark showdown in regional play.
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Fair tonight with cooler showers likely on Wednesday. The low near 74 at 8 am and a 24 hour high around 81. Winds southeast about 4 miles per hour. Texas region and national weather summary to be issued later today.
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San Antonio
Rainerisha
Fexas Calion
Fumigation Day Delayed As Health Board Reschedules
A local health board postpones fumigation day citing insufficient time for citizens to prepare. Proclamation printing delays push date beyond April 22, with officials aiming for a simultaneous, citywide campaign once arrangements are complete. Thousands of copies will be printed and distributed to announce the new schedule.
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Board of Health
Gurg
Mawrd
Mrs Green on Society in New York Aug 20
Mrs Hetty Green, famed Texas railroad owner and reclusive heiress, speaks on modern society. She laments women’s extravagance and frivolity, arguing that society fails to counteract women’s wandering wealth and miserliness in an era of luxury.
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New York
Halle
Hetty Green
Green
Texas
Prisoner Pays Sheriff's Fare in False Pretenses Case
A Paducah man, Coffin, arrested on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses, pled innocence and paid the sheriff’s traveling expenses with a $260 check. He was held on vagrancy charges, then judged a fugitive from justice and sent to Paducah under bond. Coffin insisted the arrest was without cause and planned to appeal details as he was taken to New Orleans bound for Paducah with wife Cain riding along.
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Coffin
Myrila Street
Hink
Womack
Nivt Grant Hs
Joe Braden
Corporquin Court
T. Moore
Colla
Nobing
Gemi
Cotin
Sherif Moore
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Cain
No Decision Yet On Sunset Inunetion
District Court debates dissolution of the G T H S A junction over Victoria division double daily service. The railroad commission ordered the service, a temporary restraining order was granted, and Assistant Attorney General Patlard argued in favor of the commission. The court recessed at noon for lunch, with Lt Governor Davidson to join later and Judge Garwood to close for the railroad.
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Tex
Davidson
Garwood
Roosevelt Speech Forecasts Trust Policy Debate
President Roosevelt’s Providence visit centers on trust busting remarks and calls for stronger federal oversight. He signals some combinations may be useful with regulation and argues laws must curb illegitimate trusts while respecting beneficial partnerships. The address emphasizes Sherman Act aims and federal sovereignty in balancing state powers.
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Associated Press
Providence
Mass
Roosevelt
Pilgrim Memorial Monument
United States
Boy Provokes Ferocious Texas Wild Cat on Street
A nine year old, son of Frank Emmerlein, caretaker at San Pedro Park, twists a Texas wild cat's tail in public as a large crowd, including Policeman Wood, watches. The city captive cat has been ferocious since capture, yet the boy taunts it from a buggy while his father peers on.
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Commerce Street
Frank Emmenrtein
Zoological Gardens
San Pedro Park
Texas Wild Cat
Ittle
Policeman Wood
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