Ten Labor Bills Planned for Next Texas Legislature
The joint labor legislative board will present ten measures affecting Texas labor to the upcoming legislature. Notable items include a referendum, initiative and recall proposal, railroad hospital duties for employees with worker input, an amendment to the mechanic’s lien, and expansion of the state inspector of masonry office.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Joint Labor Legislative Board
T. C. Jennings
Beaumont
Commissioner of Labor
J. A. Starling
Office of State Inspector of Masonry
Miners Die in Dortmund Mine Explosion
Thirty one miners are believed killed in an Achenbach mine blast in Dortmund after an explosion of black damp. Six bodies have been recovered and twenty five remain missing as rescue efforts continue. The incident marks a severe disaster for the local coal operation and portends widespread loss.
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Dortmund
Germany
Achenbach
San Antonio Charter Recall Controversy Shapes Amended Draft
San Antonio debates whether a 1910 constitutional amendment on city charters is self-enacting, potentially bypassing legislative approval. The recall feature dominates discussion as the general charter committee reviews a draft. some insist on including recall to satisfy opponents and Governor Colquitt.
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Commission
San Antonio
General Charter Committee
Colquitt
Texas
TN. Smith
Leroy G. Denman
D. A. McAskill
R. J. Boyle
J. E. Webb
Howard
Edward W. Knox
Sam Belden
Enentire Committee
T. N. Smith
Final naturalization petitions set for hearing in San Antonio
Sixty one petitions for final naturalization will be heard by the U S district court in the San Antonio division on November 30. Deputy Clerk A I Campbell called the list and adjourned court to the latter date, with several named individuals including Jose Perez Brown Patrick Cox Allesandro Moretti Rev John Baptist Frigon Henry Helpin and others listed for final naturalization.
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United States District Court
San Antonio
A. I. Campbell
Jose Perez Brown
Patrick Cox
Allesandro Moretti
John Baptist Frigon
Henry Helpin
Alexander Zogheib
Alfred Hans
Mose Franklin
Leon Berman
Ernst Miller
Joseph Gabriel
Antonius Allem
John Mazzeo
Elias Bishara Allem
William Paul Tessmann
John Thomas Raybould
Louisa Caroline Willig
Josef Eckert
Philemon Hooge
Julius Maier
Frank Biachi
Ignasio Toss
Anton Martin Fritz
Rupert Deigimeier
Hermann Kramer
John Sereno
Charles Meyer Lee
Frank Pavelka
Otto Rudolph Schmidt
Charles Jacobs
Ernst
Judge Hildebrand becomes special judge by unanimous vote
Professor Ira P. Hildebrand, who refused a governor appointed judgeship, was elected by nearly twenty attorneys in the civil county court as special judge. Ill Judge John H. Clark remains absent, and Hildebrand was sworn in by deputy clerk William F. Simmang and began presiding before recess.
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Ira P. Hildebrand
Colquitt
John H. Clark
Lagrippe
Hildebrand
William F. Simmang
Street Closure Ties Up Fast Commerce Street Paving
Street is closed from Alamo street to beyond to allow paving work. Mayor Jones and City Engineer Pancoast ordered closure after inspection. Pouring bitumen between blocks incomplete, risking mud-filled gaps and potential relaying of pavement if traffic is allowed.
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Commerce Street
Alamo Street
Jones
Pancoast
Dismissal in Knight Affray Case Over Location Error
County Attorney Dan Lewis dismissed the W. E. Knight et al. affray case yesterday in county criminal court after noting a misstatement of location, with County Judge James R. Davis concurring that no conviction could result from the error. The dismissal reason was filed in writing.
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Dan Lewis
W. E. Knight
James R. Davis
Plentiful Wild Cats Draw Leon Springs Farmers
Farmers in Leon Springs report abundant bob cats and wolves. W Heideman cites bounty payouts of 1 dollar per wild or bob cat and 5 dollars for wolf skins. Hunters use humane traps and buckshot to prevent skin damage. Wolves moan at night as marauders threaten poultry. locals band together to control them. One bob cat pelt exceeds four feet.
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Leon Springs
W. Heideman
Mr. Heideman
Elderly Waco Matron Dies After Thanksgiving Fall
Mrs Adeela Cockcroft aged 76 mother of former Alderman W H Cockcroft died from injuries after a fall on Thanksgiving Day in Waco Texas. She sustained a broken left shoulder during the fall and passed away last night.
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Waco, Tex
Adeela Cockcroft
W. H. Cockcroft
Bright Eyes Reflecting a Healthy Liver
An expressive link between liver health and eyes is described as bright eyes signaling vitality. The text urges mirror checks to observe eye sparkle and overall well being as an indicator of a lively liver function.
Tobin Hill Conductor Alleges Officer Abuse On Car
Y Maddox a Tobin Hill line conductor says a police officer and two passengers abused him Monday night forcing a five minute stop and striking him four times. Maddox claimed intoxicated men used foul language and threatened a passenger who urged arrest. Chief Lancaster denied knowledge of any complaint.
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Y. Maddox
Tobin Hill
Maddox
Lancaster
Houston
Soledad
novena opened at St Marys church with dawn masses
The novena to Christmas began at St Marys church with early morning masses at 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 8:15. Rev Father J H Quinn delivered sermons including How to Make Christmas Merry. Large crowds attend as confessions and services continue. A Porto Rico labor bureau, noted by the American Federation of Labor, signals improving conditions and a daily labor paper launch.
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St. Mary's Church
J. H. Quinn
Bureau of Labor
Porto Rico
American Federation of Labor Weekly
Sawing Timbers At Medina Dam Site For Plant
A sawmill operates at the Medina company dam site converting timbers into inch boards for building timber. The crushing plant has been dismantled and work nears completion as the last concrete is laid and rail obstacles are cleared along twenty five miles from Dunley to the dam.
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Medina Company
Dunley
Watch Party and Seating Event Promoted for December 21
Advertises a watch party and seat entertainment for December 21. Urges table reservations with two contact numbers, an old 1088 and a new 673, for booking.
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Net
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Woodward Carriage Co
Coliman
Irric
Potent Townsite Company
Gibbs Building
Chas. J. Ernst
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Prof
Civil County Bench
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France
Washer Bros. Co
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Medina
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