Mexican labor seen as key to Texas harvests
Professor J W Jenks of Cornell told the International club he believes Mexicans offer the best labor for harvests and cotton picking in Texas. He suggested immigration rule changes to permit cross border labor in emergencies, after touring Houston area with local officials and club members.
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Harveat
Colo
J. W. Jenks
Cornell University
Jenks
At & Jincheon
International Club
Texas
Mexico
Theodore Harris
E. W. Berkshire
J. Stewart
George B Taliaferro
Fred Cook
Mextown Conbal Enrique Gracas
Jobn B. Carrington
A. H. Mali
George McQuaid
J. Hampton Sullivan
Carlos Dee
Extending Aransas River survey reaches Leon Springs
San Antonio notes survey progress for the Aransas River extension to Leon Springs. The city plans celebrate liberty day next month. Thieves struck Rusk street residence stealing a hall via burglary. John Belford returns from La Salle County after surveying 5000 acres. Police curb fast driving on main thoroughfare. Mrs Garcia injured at laundry. arm amputated after machinery accident. A diamond ring worth 150 stolen from J N Mersen store. suspect arrested in Laredo being brought to the city.
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Aransas Fall
Leon Springs
Mr. Aby
Rusk Street
Jim Brady
Charles Rags
John Belford
Lasalle County
Garcia
Dixit
J. N. Merson
Laredo
Clock Bulletin Board In Chicago Rail Bulletin System
An electric clock tied to the Chicago and Alton railroad informs at stations and chief hotels if a train is late and by how many minutes. An operator in one town controls its bulletins via a telegraph like instrument. An ad urges Duty & Sons Prompt Printers to consider work with new presses and equipment.
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Chiago
Elve Duty & Sons
Diamond Dope With Hoithlon and Local Baseball Notes
Hoithlon in San Antonio Galveston at Austin Temple at Dallas Waca at Fort Worth. Reports praise for Smith and Pat arm, with close scares in a monitor Austin series. Buck Harris slated to start. Griggs and Heidt shine in defense. Temple challenged by Giants. Bronc ho y details from Austin game reflect local baseball buzz. Also notes on umpire Helts last day and a local feed at 319 South Street offering cash for corn and fat sacks.
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Hoithlon
San Antonio
Galveston
Austin
Temple
Dallas
Waca
Fort Worth
Buck Harris
Pat
Griggs
Houston
Newnam Backs Off Austin Trip With Bronchos
President Robbie advised Pat Newnam not to accompany the Bronchos to Austin to finish the season amid threats from Austin fans. Reports claim Newnam sought to spike McCulley, though attendees deny the incident occurred. Threatening letters to Newnam and Morris Block justify caution as Austin fans push a volatile atmosphere and damage reputations.
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Robbie
Pat Newnan
Austin
Newnam
San Antonio
Spike McCufey
Rgbk
Tle
McCulley
Newnan
Morris Block
Neynam
Pat Newnam
Aurtigg
Robbie Imi
Fam
McCuley
Brondhss
Strang
Grigas
Warris
Stovall
Fractured fan letter about a Texas game and city visits
A damaged OCR fragment from a San Antonio era hockey or baseball context shows a letter or note criticizing Austin visitors after a game. The misspelled script claims rude treatment, praises San Antonio hospitality, and questions race and behavior at the event. It mentions a 44 to 0 badge and a Sunday game memory with references to women, men, and grandstands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hlock
San Antonio
Austin
Texas
Morris Block
Siri
Valuable horses coming from Europe to New York shipment
Special to The Light reports preparations for shipping west of 310 head of valuable European horses. The herd includes Percherons Belgians and German coach horses owned by Frank Jame of St Paul Neb. Some are very large weighing 1800 to 2500 pounds. Also appears an unrelated ad for paint and a U S Army recruitment notice seeking able bodied unmarried men aged 24 to 34.
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New York
Frank Jame
St. Paul
Neb
Two Games For Squabs Triumph Over Songsters
The Mission Squabs won both games against the St Joseph Songsters last night at the Mission Garden alleys. The first game decided by eight pins, the second saw the Squabs with high and low inning records, 233 total, while Songsters totaled 231. Starters Storms Jud Sehletee Vinek Tarrillion and others boosted the team. margins and innings show Squabs dominance despite a sharp comeback by the Songsters.
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Mission “Squabes
St. Joseph
Whialey
Mission Garden
Dervivh
Vinek
Schmitt
Hugo Behuetta
A. Storms
W. Jud
He Sehletee
J. Tarrillion
L. Tarviitton
B. Christians
B.C. Richter
Mtta
Bal Taetal
W. Ind
L. F, Simon
Geo Hulh
Blorms
H. Dreseh
J. Vinel
Hugo Sehuetza
Chas
Dillabs
Sehmullt
Sonpeleras
T. Tarrilion
Caphains
J. Nongebaner
Tarrillion
J. Jehl
J. Kraus
Ring
D. G. Richter
T. Suenger
Broo
Frustrated Austin Rooters blast umpiring and racism in reply
The letter accuses officials of rotten umpiring and racial bias during a recent game in Augusta. It claims a fine against player Gordon was unjust and that the team paid fines themselves after a spectator sent a starter fund. The writers threaten further action if treatment does not improve.
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Augslia
Jenna
Nui
Eam
Senators
Tran
Gordon
Austin
Local Sports Roundup Promises Busy Weekend
The Amateurs prepare for big days tomorrow and Monday in Ineal hagehall. Labor Day shoot slated for Monday at 2 40 PM. Bicycle riders entered for Monday events aim to lower long standing records. 8 A Drag Co. remains on a retreat for games as manager Duliiig notes scarce offers. Local horsemanship fans consider a fall road race gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ineal Hagehall
College Baseball Sparks Dramatic Late Rally
Timely hits and a double by Collie plus sacrifices by Mac and a clout by Sam pushed the tally over Pan as the club notes show standings. Yesterday results include San Antonio 1 Galveston 0 Austin 3 Houston 32 Dallas Fort Worth 13 Temple a. Colgrove and Smith led the foral ball lot while a late miscue slowed the field. eight blank innings preceded a burst of scoring.
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Collie
Mac
Sam
Tally
Pan
San Antonio
Galveston
Austin
Houston
Dallas Fort Worth
Temple A
Colgrove
Smith
Len
Rockefeller
College Snarth
Untitled baseball narrative with scattered play by play
A fragmented passage details a baseball game with unclear names and actions. It references inning progress, fielding outcomes, and baserunners, mentioning Leidy White Halét Weikart and Griggs, with notes on errors, runs, and defensive plays amid a confused, archival style description.
Local baseball chaos with mixed results across Texas
A jagged game recap shows Sam, Coles, and Griggs in action as Austin and San Antonio post erratic plays, with Smith pitching to the eleventh in a high tension stretch. Scattered hits, errors, and double plays pepper the innings, while pitchers like Hornsby, Hes ter, and Wray shape two tight contests amid late rallies and bold defensive stops.
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Sam
Weikart
Wittack
Plnce Rusger
Colsroyve Ig Die
Marge
Mae
Sim
Zemant
Colle
Buco
Mic
Wolkart
Collie
Collins
Piel
Griggs
Ghort
Colle Joexing
Shortage of Railroad Ties Worries U S Railroads
Washington August 31 The railroads face a critical shortage of wooden railroad ties as foresters warn of a looming lumber famine. Annual tie consumption reaches about 103 million, needing over 3.9 billion board feet, prompting frantic searches for substitutes including steel ties recently developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Traffic Officers to Hold National Convention in Chicago
Sped to The Licht Chicago Aug 31 The National Traffic Officers association started by southern railroad men expands to all roads and large industrial concerns and will hold its annual convention September 1 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Counstry
High Tax Barred Chinese Immigrants in Canada
Montreal notes the 1994 Chinese immigration act imposes a $600 poll tax on every Chinese laborer entering Canada. It claims only forty Chinamen have joined Montreal’s population to date, contributing $20,000 to Dominion revenue. The total Chinese population in Montreal is about 100, with the high tax hindering further growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Dominion
Churches Form Merger In Chicago October Union
Special to The Light Chicago August 31 reports a merger of two small denominations the Church of the Nagareng and the Association of Pentecostal Churches of America to take effect in Chicago in October. Both bodies are young about 14 years old with limited size and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aus
United
Church of the Nagareng
Western Union Telegraph Office Ad In 1900s Paper
American District Telegraph Co advertises office with Western Union Telegraph to handle messages and deliver letters. Mentions postal service integration and local operations. Ray Newton listed as manager or contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American District Telegraph Co
Western Union Telegraph
Western Union
Dellyur
Ray Newton
Mor
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Oxy Mac
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Woikart
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Riley
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Helt
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Robert Scott Israel
New Orleans
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Capital City
ED Steves & Sons
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Eitizens
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Qre Duc
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Stovallit
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Halit
Halét
Watson
San Antonilo
McNnetay
Gcolling
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Twomee
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Murray
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Col- Air
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Colhase
Sin Antonio
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Grisks
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Speaker
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Edmond
Suaye Uka
Moore
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Longley
Welch
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Hornsby
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Wray
Naylor
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Senbry Cad Riter
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Timor
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Cosa
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Veenees
Eilmiondson
Whiteman
Orater
Truvsdale
Hester
Sermack
McCuiley
Gardner
Firnfiein
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