Texas Insurance Supervision Critique From 1902 Bar Report
The American Bar Association meeting focused on insurance supervision, arguing it should be a right, not a tax burden, and criticizing state laws that force insurers to invest assets locally or retaliatory taxes. It notes how such statutes may raise costs for policyholders and hinder corporate efficiency.
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Associated Press
Fortland
Maine
American Bar Association
Department of Commerce and Labor
Owyers
Tesus
Arkansas
Secord
Union of Suntas
German Merchant Balk Kills Himself On Train
Puebla, Aug 27 Gulellarmo Balk a wealthy German merchant committed death by cutting his throat while in an upper berth of a four Pullman sleeper on the Mexican Central railroad His act was discovered by a friend in the lower berth who awakened from the sight of warm blood dripping onto him sparking an investigation.
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Puebla
Mex
Gulellarmo Balk
Packer King Nelson Morris Dies in Chicago
Nelson Morris a leading figure in the packing industry dies in Chicago after weeks of illness. Born January 21 1838 in Germany he emigrated at age 12, built Morris & Co into a top national firm, led Morris Packing and chaired Fairbanks Gaming, leaving a vast Chicago estate.
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Nelson Morris
Black Forest
Gemmany
Morris
Chicago
Morris & Co
Adultinn
Mortis Packing Company
Marrly
Fairbanks Gaming Company
Moris
Mark Shaw Dies After Half Century in Shipping
By the Associated Press New York Aug 27 Mark Shaw a longtime New York businessman died suddenly from heart disease in the Narragansett hotel lobby He was 72 and had spent fifty years in the shipping industry His name was known worldwide for his extensive business dealings
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nelson Morris
Morris
New York
Mark Shaw
Narragansett Hotel
Peace Maintained by Heaven and Swords, Says Emperor
Berlin Aug 27 Emperor William in reply to a welcome address from the Hanover burgomaster said we thank a gracious dispensation of heaven and the swords of our trusty troops that it has been possible to maintain peace so long He attributed the calm to divine favor and military strength.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Aus
William
Hanover
Palin's fireworks noted as fall spectacle contract closed
The article states Palin's fireworks will headline a fall presentation after the secretary closed the contract yesterday. Wind spectacles sought conversion here but Puln's show was chosen for reliability. Exhibition grounds see increased activity as Secretary Yanne prepares buildings for use by exhibitors.
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Palin
Ity
Puln
Yanne
Peace in South America Assured
City of Mexico announces that peace in Central America is assured through intervention by the United States and Mexico. A formal statement with details will be issued within a few days.
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Associated Press
City of Mexico
Central America
United States
Mexico
Nations Back Hague High Court Proposal Ball
The Hague ball to aid striking operators drew international support from Belgium Switzer land Roumania Greece Denmark Serbia China Persia Paraguay Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Mexico Uruguay and other nations. About 600 to 700 tickets were sold for the event on Wednesday August 38 with extensive rail car accommodations arranged to ease travel for patrons and ensure an enjoyable evening.
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Preas
Rio Janeiro
Belgium
Switzerlani
Roumania
Greece
Demmairkc
Servia
China
Persia
Paraguay
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Corombia
Ecuador
Mexico
Uruguay
Brugillan
Organization of Ano International High Court of Justice
The
Hague
Num Ubr
Taft Arrival Promised in Kansas City
Kansans City Wa Aug 27 Secretary Taft is expected to arrive this evening from Springfield. The program includes a drive about the city a reception and an informal dinner. He continues on his journey tomorrow morning.
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Associated Press
Kansans City
Taft
Spritefield
Kansas City
Weather forecast and temperatures for San Antonio area
Local weather summary notes fair conditions tonight with showers anticipated Wednesday. It records a 74 degree low for the 12 hours ending at 6 am and a 94 degree high in the 24 hours prior. Wind was 4 miles per hour at 6 am, with temperatures compared to last year and a reference to national weather coverage on page nine.
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San Antonio
Worther Ofis
Young woman named justice of the peace in Lynn
Miss Loutré Fairchild, 23, has been appointed a justice of the peace by Governor Guild in Lynn Massachusetts. She is the daughter of IGeary GC Fairchild of Highlands district and is the first woman to hold the post in Lynn.
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Lynn
Mass
Aus
Miss Loutré Fairchild
Governor Guild
Igeary GC. Fairchild
Highlands
Lyi
Ocean rate war grows fiercer in Atlantic shipping
New York August 21 shipping observers note the trans Atlantic steamship war grows fiercer as rates are cut daily. Bargain hunters rush to Europe for cheap passages, while each new development shapes the ongoing conflict and its impact on travel and commerce.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Avith Iinterest
Atlantic Steamship War
Europe
Train collides with crowded car near North Las Crosse
An Associated Press brief reports a streetcar packed with passengers struck by a train at North Las Crosse. One man was fatally killed and sixty five others were badly shaken. some riders were cut or bruised but injuries are not serious.
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Associated Press
North Las Crosse
Almost mutiny on U S cruiser over shore leave
Offi cers and men aboard the United States cruiser Raleigh report no shore leave for two months. As a result there is almost a mutiny aboard and the coaling of the cruiser has been greatly delayed.
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United States
Releigh
Col. Knox Dies in Mexico in Oaxaca String
Col David Knox, American born, commanded the Eighth Battalion Mexican infantry and died Saturday at his headquarters in Oaxaca. He served in Cuy of Mexico region and passed away in August. The death marks a significant loss to the Mexican forces he led.
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Col. Knox
Mexico
Cuy
Col
David Knox
Eighth Battalion
Oaxaca
Galveston Contractor Eyes Aransas Pass Deepening
Charles Clarke of Galveston leads a bid bid for the Aransas Pass harbor deepening project. Government appropriated 350000 for the dredging work, with 250000 earmarked for the Aransas Pass dredge. Clarke and associates have led major Texas harbor and stream contracts and visit quarries to prepare supplies if awarded.
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Charles Clare
Galveston
Aransas Pass
Barber
Bir. Clarke
Texas
Avansug Pass
Mr. Clarke
Itg
Four Die in Early Morning Fire in Oklahoma City
Four persons perished in a fire that trapped them inside a structure on Ens Grand near Oklahoma City. The victims identified were Lillian Way El Virgin, Virginia Wallace, Ward Ladig, and Walter Wart. The blaze is believed to have started accidentally.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ens Grand Aretiue
Lillian Way EL Virginia
Wallace
Ladig Ward
Walter Wart
Labor Day Ball Game Opens City Celebration
Labor Day festivities begin with a baseball game between the qwill operators and the electric plana, followed by concerts and a dance. San Pedro park use has not been approved by city authorities, while Milan park on River avenue hosts the official events. Railroads will offer reduced rates into San Antonio, with delegations expected from Laredo, Corpus Christi and other southwest areas.
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Qwill
Electric Plana
San Pedro Park
Milan Park
San Antonio
Advicrs
Laredo
Corpus Christi
Body of Brooklyn teacher found in Ne Nilan's Point Lake
Aug 27 reports the body of Miss Agnes Maguire a Brooklyn N Yu school teacher who vanished after a barriage at Nelan's Point Lake New Jersey was located in the lake today in Paterson.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Agnes Maguire
Brooklyn, N. Yu
Nelan's Point Lake
New Jersey
Immigration authorities prepare for large Chinese influx at Uarez
Immigration officials on the United States line brace for a likely invasion of many Chinese reaching this district. Extra guards have been posted at all entry points along the line to handle the anticipated movement.
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Uarez
Mex
United States
Coal Train Burns in Monterey Blaze
A fire last night destroyed fourteen freight cars loaded with goats owned by the International Railroad Company in Monterey Mexico. The cause is unknown and local authorities are investigating.
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Monterey
Mex
International Railroad Company
Irish Nationalist MP Parrell Arrested in Langford Riots
James Parrell, Irish Nationalist MP for North Langford, and four others were arrested this morning in Langford Ireland on a charge of taking part in an unlawful assembly likely to cause riot. Police are deployed as protests flare amid clashes between Nationalists and Sinn Fein supporters.
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Associated Press
Langford
Ireland
James Parrell
North Langford
Farrell
Sinnifin Society
Parrell
City Milk Crusade Not a Dead Issue
Dr. H. D. Barnttz, president of the board of health, said the fight for a better milk supply is not over. Affidavits were withdrawn to pursue a more effective crusade, with milk inspection continuing until a new meter is adopted. The health board has mayoral and city council support and the ordinance creating a city milk inspector and bacteriologist at 100 a month is seen as the first step to a stringent milk ordinance.
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H. D. Barnttz
Board of Health
Taday
Health Board
Barnite
Hhe
Health Loan
Metrio
Barnitz
Uses a Gun to Spread Gospel in Waco Trial
In Waco Texas on August 7 attorneys examined Rev Horace Sloan a well known black preacher charged with carrying a pistol and assault with intent to murder He allegedly shot at Dave Brooks during a church discussion about building a new church causing a stampede Sloan was a janitor on June Twenty-ninth Legislature.
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Tax
Ate Gregor
Horace Sloan
Sloan
Dave Brooks
Brooks
Legtalaturan
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