Cotton Slumps On 11,687,000 Base Estimate
Washington reports 1907 08 crop reduction at 5,881,968,000 pounds or 11,78,000 bales. In New Orleans after the government estimate, cotton futures fell sharply with March and January options dropping from near 11.39 and 11.05 to substantially lower levels, traders rushing to cover while prices hit new lows.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Ayany Lelay
United States
New Orleans
Ihn Cotton Exchange
Willin
Valens
Special 10 Merigo Tomorrow and City of Mexico Service
A luxury special train departs St Louis at 10 15 tonight bound for the musical capital with a San Antonio stop at 4 15 pm and a late night arrival at the City of Mexico. Semi weekly service resumes, with polished Pullman cars dining library smoking lounge and sleeping berths, plus a library and observation car for panoramic views.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
City of Mexico
Wileimillion Galtar
Gervier
Am Eurte Ne
Not Guilty Says Brave Old Russian
St Petersburg December 10 before a pliant assemblage of his old comrades in arms Lieutenant General B S Tössel this morning was placed on trial to answer with malfeasance and reputational harm for the loss of Lord Arthur on January 1, 1908 and in formal tones and with condemnatory manner the general Mondea not guilty to the charge.
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St. Petersburg
Army Officer Fears Mine Riot Brews at Nevada Camp
Dec 10 The adjutant general relayed General Reynolds report from Golf field Nevada where mining camp troops have stabilized the scene. District officials say normal business and no disturbances, while operator miner tensions remain unsettled. Operators plan to reopen mines this week and the adjutant general warns potential trouble may follow.
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Washington
Golffield
Nev
Reynolds
Rail Commission Holds Regular December Session
Special to The Light Anglin Texas December docket reviewed. Palm Valley dates and Blanchette inquiry discussed. Sunger-Central titles charges proposed for illegal issue. Nacogdoches Southeastern common carrier cancellations under advisement. Katy Dallas depot expansion continued to March term. Texas & Pacific and Central may join after deliberation. Houston Packing refrigerant return regulations continued. Hypstock weight issue raised by Mr Pawett. details debated. Cotton Belt would not join any A agreements. matter ongoing.
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Anglin
Tex
Ile Railroad
Palm Valley
Blanchete
Veaumont
Katy
Dallas
McDowell
Texas & Pacific
the Central
Te Houston Packing Company
NM At
Orb Worth
Pawett
West Moe
Lehane
San Antonio Academy seeks West Texas game football clash
The San Antonio Academy plans another football match with West Texas as the Peacock game and late season scheduling create friction. Many would like to see the contest, but timing and season length may delay it.
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San Antonio Academy
West Tex
Prison Scandal Tangles Bank Officers and Debts
San Francisco December reports reveal bank officers tied to a California Safe Deposit & Trust Company collapse. Bond issues trap Wesley J. Barnett and J. Dalsall Brown as the grand jury prepares to probe embezzlement and illegal deposits. Officials face investigations into inflated asset values and insolvent loans totaling millions, with hearings set before month’s end.
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San Franciseo
Gal
Whesley J. Bartnett
J. Dalsall Brown
David B. Walker
California Safe Deposit & Rest Company
Santa Barbara
Charles Cushing
Callasso
Frits J. Hewey
Bunl
Wwe New Fark
Teis
Wanleins Almation
California
Power Failure Penalty Set At 400 Per Minute in Edison Contract
New York reports a penalty of 400 per minute, the heaviest ever, under a contract with the New York Edison Company. The clause fines the company if power is not supplied within three minutes after a fire alarm to operate pumps. The high pressure water plant is scheduled for completion tomorrow.
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New York
New York Edison Company
Seek New Federal Offices in Houston Area
Special to The Light Houston December 10 United States Marshal C G Hrewster Federal Judge Waller Burns and Federal District Attorney Lock McDaniel met today to decide the location for federal offices after the Houston theater district offices were limed. A temporary invasion is anticipated in one of two new seven stars buildings under construction.
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Houston
Tex
United Suttes
C. G. Hrewster
Feilait
Waller Burns
Federal District
Lock McDaniel
I & Gonterende
Houston Theater
Seven Stars
Children Found Sleeping In Ice Box At Bakery
An inspection by J. Tt. Kise of the city health department uncovered a bakery in Mil ter avenue near Gault Court where two children were found sleeping inside an ice box. He ordered removal of the animals and addressed the mother about the unsafe setup. Local residents questioned why inspectors intervene in such places.
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Chicago
Dee
Amon
Yeshrday
J. Tt. Kise
City Department of Health
Milter Avenue
Campbell lands tax plan to the assessors
Austin report on Governor Campbell and Representative Mobley addressing assessors. Campbell said Texas property values could be 5.0 billion with a 2 1/2 percent ad valorem rate. rising revenue from new taxes matters while state expenses fall due to nonproperty receipts. He warned penalties for assessors failing their duty and urged voters to hold them accountable. Mobley outlined full rendition and automatic tax assessment enforcement for the upcoming year.
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Austin
Tex
Dee
Cambell
Mobley
White
Association
Camplell
Texas
Strike of four years is broken in Cripple Creek district
Denver Colo Pec 10 The exact phrase of the Western Federation of Miners was officially called off the strike in Cripple Creek district Colorado giving the fact that the camp is in need of skilled workers and that by calling off the strike many who are now unemployed can go to Cripple Creek and accept work without violating their union pledges The Cripple Creek strike was declared August 12 1902 to sympathy with the striking mill men at Colorado City.
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Denver
Colo
Pec
Chinese Rebels Seize Strongholds in Rawang and Ling Chow Area
Insurgents moved from Yunchow into Rawang Street area, capturing three strongholds between Ling Chow and Jangson. Martial law to be maintained in disturbed locales as authorities respond.
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Canton
Dee
Yunchow
Pirovince
Rawang St
Ling Chow
Jangson
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity report
Local forecast shows fair and colder tonight with frost. Tomorrow fair but not as cold. Early morning low 42 degrees, previous hour 86. Winds 4 mph. Temperature records compare today with a year ago, listing.
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San Antonio
Roosevelt third term question set for December twenty one
The Record reports that Roosevelt's third term stance will be settled on December 21 when Attorney General Bonaparte addresses a Chicago banquet. Bonaparte will outline the president's views as his representative for the occasion. In New York the Hughes boom resurged at a Bible Class dinner with remarks by John D. Rockefeller Jr and Frank Vanderlip on finance.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
New
Illinois Athletic Club
New York
Chas. F. Hughes
New York City
Joh D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Hughes
White House
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Sea Sluggers Only for Jap in Next War
In senile December dispatches from Senile Washington unions discuss Japan's naval plans. A Japanese official says future shipbuilding will focus on battleships of about 20,000 tons and armored cruisers while small cruisers are phased out in favor of destroyers. A separate note from Victoria cites Korea’s president resigning at New Year as elder statesmen likely to step in.
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Wash
Japan
Victoria
B. IL
Empress of Dawan
Trince Tin
Korea
Mateukata
Political War on Boston Today
Boston voters face selections for mayor and city offices with John F. Fitzgerald seeking re election. Postmaster George A. Hibbard leads the Republican ticket and party independents show uncertain strength amid a crowded race. Local results hinge on a Democratic majority and independent candidates.
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Boston
Mass
Matrar
John F. Fitzgerald
George A. Hibbard
Himt
John B. Mason
Longe Canddate
German farmer fatally shot after domestic dispute
Valentine Anibrittch of 526 Agartta street died after a pistol discharged during a conflict over bond and warrants. Deputies read the charges to him as he prepared to accompany a bond signer. He collapsed at his home and died four hours later at the city hospital. The body was sent to Riebe's Undertaking for burial.
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Valentine Anibrittch
Agartta Street
Andertteh
Goforth
Sheriif Trainer
Anderittch
Indow
Blim
Anderilich
Bond
Andertiteh
Anderliteh
Tan
Riebe
Jndlertatdig Paters
Death Duel Spells Trouble in Deadwood Shootout
In Deadwood Kansas City visitors Dae Bernard Prentige and Dick Moray with a cook arrived at Henlworl. A duel likely decided the fate of one or two. Kenny Fowler and Belle Haakdll narrowly escaped belts as a dozen shots were exchanged during a fisht. Moran and Miss Bowler reportedly quarreled. a fight erupted with multiple gunfire strikes.
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Deadwood
Dae
Bernard
Prentige
Cowboy
Dick Moray
Cook
Henlworl
Kansas City
Kenny Fowler
Belle Haakdll
Reing
Prantion Mit Moran
Bowler
Vast Mine Disaster Toll Rising as Bodies Recovered
Rescue efforts at the Fairmount Coal Company mine continue as 12 bodies surface at mine No 6 and four await removal from mine No 5. Officials expect the total recovered to reach 141 by noon amid steady rain and ongoing cave rescues. Bishop Dowilus assists families and orphaned children, organizing temporary care for dozens of youngsters.
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Monongan
W. Vs
Fairmount Coal Company
Dowilus
Wheeling
Dionese
Sunday Law for Chicago Saloons
State Attorney John J. Healy announced plans to enforce Sunday closing of Chicago saloons. He spoke at St Peters Episcopal Church amid 29 warrants issued against hotel saloon proprietors for Sunday law violations. He pledged to use full power of the state law to curb disorder and crime linked to saloons.
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Chicago
John J. Healy
St Peters' Episcopal Ehneh
Zhorler Howra
Five Die in Wisconsin Road Train Collision
Five trainmen were seriously injured when a passenger vehicle collided head on with a freight train near Bolatt Olay, Poloit, Wisconsin. The accident occurred on 2-A North ester road as the passenger car struck the train.
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Poloit
Wis
Tee
Tran
Bolattolay
Jueld
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