Freight bureau to seek rate reform for San Antonio
A San Antonio chamber of commerce freight bureau plans to form a permanent organization this afternoon to press for better rate structures. The group will discuss adjusting rates with Port Aransas and propose representation before the state railroad commission next month. The effort aims to secure favorable terms for shippers and merchants and may base changes on the Houston Galveston differential.
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San Antonio
State Railroad Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Port Aransa
Railroad Commission
Commission
Freight Bureau
Port Aransas
Houston-Galveston
J. F. Carster
Texas
Chang
D. J. Strauss
Committee On Permanent Organization
T. Weir Labatt
Major Ray Becomes Lieutenant Colonel in Recess Appointment
Major Beecher B. Ray, army paymaster linked to Taft activity, is elevated to lieutenant colonel by recess appointment. Taft had nominated him. senate inaction leaves Ray with rank and pay until next session unless renominated. Also advanced are Maj Gen James Aléshire and Maj Gen Woth erspoon. Col Edward J. McClernand becomes brigadier general near retirement.
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Washington
Beecher B. Ray
Army
Taft
Ray
Senate
James B. Aléshire
W. W. Wotherspoon
Edward J. McClernand
Presidio, San Francisco
Labor Commission seeks data for Texas industries report
Labor Commissioner J A Starting collects reports from more than 3000 Texas industries with five or more workers. The data cover employment numbers wages and sanitary conditions to inform the governor and legislature in an annual report due for printer by October 15.
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Austin
Tex
J. A. Starting
Texas
Governor Names Texas Tuberculosis Sanatorium Commission
Governor Colquitt announced a commission to press Congress to set aside abandoned military posts in states for use as tubercular sanitariums. The panel includes C. A. Culberson, Morris Sheppard, A. S. Burleson, John N. Garner, W. H. Thadberg, T. J. Clegg, Mrs. McGregor, and Mrs. Robert J. Newton. two physicians will be added.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Congress
Waco
Colauitt
United States
C., A. Culberson
Morris Sheppard
A. S. Burleson
John N. Garner
W. H. Thadberg
Comanche
T. J. Clegg
San Angelo
McGregor
Robert J. Newton
San Antonio
Four Texas constitutional amendments printed in 249 counties
State printer reports all four proposed amendments have been printed in newspapers across 249 counties. The cost to the state for printing is 11 795 dollars as required by law to inform voters about the changes. The amendments will be up for a general election vote in November.
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Austin
Tex
C.je. Richardson
Novemer
Madero Wires Thanks After Tabasco Delegation Visit
A telegram from Mexico's President Francisco I. Madero expresses appreciation for San Antonian hospitality during the Tabasco state trade excursion. The message, sent from Chapultepec Castle, is signed by Madero and quotes thanks for the congratulations to the republic and its delegation. Bell County May Be Dry in Texas. local option campaign underway with Camp tor Lane touring Temple and Rogers predicting a dry outcome after the election next Saturday.
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Chamber of Commerce
International Club
Tabasco
Mexico
Carter
San Antonians
Chapultepec
Francisco I. Madero
Republic of Mexico
State of
Bell County
Austin
Tex
Camptroller Lane
Temple
Rogers
Kentucky Girl and Other Films At The Wigwam
The Kalem horse race picture Kentucky Girl is billed as the best race track image with a hero jockey and wins both race and blue grass belle. Vitagraph presents Two Battles Boer war scenes and a Pathe weekly with Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt party nominations. The program excludes New York murder films while offering educational pieces comedies and dramas cleared by the national board of censorship. Music by competent musicians runs 2:39 to 6 m and 7 to 10 p m. Three new exhaust range the Wigwam the coolest house.
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Kalem Company
Jock
Old Kentucky
Pathe
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
National Board of Censorship
Wigwam and Tarpon Expresses Busy Day at the Track
Race track notes show Wigwam today with Dr F C Walsh back in town and lines about Two Battles and Pathes Weekly. The piece mentions transportation by Long Transportation Co and trains at Aransas Pass with Tarpon directions.
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Aransas Pass
Tarpon
Long Transportation Co
Union Meat Company Offers Home Made Quality Ham Sale
In a market queries for hams bacon lard and compound buyers are urged to call two ninety two for attractive pricing. The firm emphasizes that the made at home claim is not a consideration and promises top quality standards.
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Union Meat Company
Docket Well Filled With Seventy Criminal Cases
About seventy criminal cases will be heard in county court during the September term. The first week focuses on probate matters before Judge Shook, with criminal work starting September 9. Three weeks cover original county court cases and appeals from the corporation court, followed by weeks for rebate and civil matters. A tax rush hits the assessor as four days remain to render city property for taxation, or risk unrendered rolls and reassessment by the city board of equalization in autumn.
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Rolfe
Robert H.rolfe
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
Mexico City
Lolfe
Onslow
County Criminal Court
Dunnica
Shook
Corporation Court
City Board of Equalization
Eat at Home Urged as Meals Arrive From Chicago
A public notice questions accepting meals sent in from Chicago Kansas City or Omaha urging residents to eat at home. Union Meat Company and A Colman plumber at 418 Main AV are cited as local entities in the note.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Union Meat Company
A. Colman
Main AV
Band Concert Program At Artillery Post
The Third Field Artillery Band performs at Quarters 107 artillery post on Wednesday August 28 starting 8 p.m. and ending 9 30 p.m. Conductor Arthur Johnson arranges a program including Clayton's Grand March Blake overture Fire Trumpeters of the Crown Hume waltz Love's Last Word Avnee selection Tales Shs OCS Cita and more featuring The Ambuscade by Laurendeau.
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Third Field Artillery Band
Artillery Post
Arthur Johnson
Blake
Hume
Avnee
Orm
Neke
Laurendeau
Disa Completes 112 Voyages Galveston to Frontera
The Swedish steamer Disa finished cargo bound for Denmark after 112 round trips between Galveston and Frontera Mex. Captain Ingvar's son expects to return in about a year with a modern vessel, shortening Galveston Frontera time from 70 to 48 hours.
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Denmark
Galveston
Tex
Frontera
Mex
Disa
Ingvarsson
Flies Cause Mass Animal Deaths in Sherman Area
In Sherman Texas nineteen head of horses and cattle perished as they ran from a fly epidemic over two days. The Grayson county pest is deemed the worst on record, with thousands of dollars spent on chemical treatments to protect stock.
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Sherman
Tex
Grayson County
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Plum
Iowa
Wiswam
West End Lake
San Antonio Fixman Society
George T. Botsford
Frea Davison
Hicks
Wigweam
Electric Park
Bexar County Humane Society
Mackay Building
E.M. Collins
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Drs
Sunset Central
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A. R. Atkinson
Houston
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Moore Building
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Friedman
Talcott Electric Company
Navarro
College Street
Thirty-seventh District Court
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Scholz
Millard
Telegraph & Tele
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Hillyer
Deutsch
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Sap Defot
Optical Service
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Madero
Kentucky
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Don A. Bliss
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M. W. A. Hall
Math’s Garden
Pathe’s Weekly
Wigwam Today
Expo Park
Wed
James Galbraith Jr
Galbraith
South Heights
Kenney Sanitarium
Gatesville
McMordie
Coryell County
George Miller
State House
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MR. Retailer
The
Hartford Saxony Rugs
Bundhar Wilton
Axminster
Cornet Solo
Rollinson
March
Gate City
Weldon
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