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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1909

Page

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Bureau of Corporations Chief Proposes Federal Oversight Reform

Washington February 2 The annual report of the Bureau of Corporations submitted by Commissioner Knox Smith says concentration of industry is already widespread and calls for a broader federal constructivist system of supervision publicity and cooperation to prevent fraud special privilege and unfair competition He urges a move beyond blanket prohibition toward a system of mandatory reports from large interstate firms with publication of essential facts while shielding trade secrets and allowing voluntary participation if feasible The report favors federal operation and a clear legal framework to ensure equal opportunity for all and to keep corporate conduct under review by a central authority

Washington, D Uomanis Eioner Knox Smith Aureawar Straus Department, of Commerce and Labor Admial Rport Tn al Bureau of Corporations Smith Aquabus International Harvester Company Bureau Department of Jietlee Stindird 611 Yassitie Willy

Invite Roosevelt to Taft Banquet in New Orleans

A banquet plan in New Orleans aims to welcome President Roosevelt on his arrival in February. Invitations will go to Vice President Fairbanks, Southern governors, and chamber officials with rail and police arrangements under preparation.

Roosevelt Taft New Orleans Araneswalq Fairhantks If South En Sittes Tat

Robbery attackers hold up Newnan printer near Macon

W Ridgeway a Newnan printer was assaulted and robbed of 65 in cash and a 100 check near North Hackberry and Macon. He was struck on the head and left bleeding. Suspects described as white men fled. Banks were alerted not to honor the exchange.

W. Ridgeway North Hackberry Macon Ridgeway Newnan and Stowe Mayfield van Ness Street Badberry Street Micon Aity

Wireless on all ocean vessels urged in congress

Washington D C et al reports Representative James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to require oceangoing passenger ships to be equipped with wireless telegraphy. The House committee on interstate and maritime affairs advanced the proposal for quick action with a view to enacting it into law during the current session. Also notes an advertisement for a laxative product and a U S Army recruiting message seeking able bodied men aged 18 to 35 in San Antonio with English literacy needed.

Washington, D. C James Francis Burke Pennsylvania House Committee On Imterchant Marine and Fisheries U. S. Army United States Mare Building Avenue C Houston Strayt San Antonio

Mundy In Grave Danger After Grom Family Shooting

Mrs Mundy remains alive but very weak after a sensational shooting at the Grom home in Angin. Doctors abandoned attempts to take an X ray to locate the bullet due to her frail condition. Adel Grom, the father, died in hospital while Theo Artit Orchestra and others were reported.

Mra Rosie Atunay Vlethas Grom En Angin Mundy de Govere Danser

Paderewski Injures Fingers Forfeits Performance

New York audiences learned Ignace Paderewski injured a finger during a Carnegie Hall practice and canceled a planned recital in Philadelphia. The injury was described as trivial, and the pianist chose not to perform.

New York Carneple Hall Ignace Paderewsky Philedevilla Wat Paderowsky

Prohibition Tax Proposal Targets Liquor Shipments

Nashville lawmakers consider a tax on liquor shipments with an annual levy of 6000 dollars for corporate offices receiving alcohol. The measure, tied to the DIL decision, faces constitutional questions amid debate in the state legislature.

Nashville Tenn

Rev Cleaver to Austin in-face before legislature

Rev J B Cleaver appeared before the legislature committee yesterday claiming to represent the pastors council. He did not expect a long absence, and other members of the pastors committees will join him if needed.

J. BR Cleaver Paetors Dr. Cleaver

Tyler Commercial College Ad Promises Guaranteed Tuition Refund

A reader notes Tyler Commercial College ads claim definite benefits and offer a full tuition refund and prepaid travel for students who find the school not as advertised, asserting the college is the largest in bookkeeping shorthand typing and telegraphy and expanding in America.

Tyler Texas Tyler Commercial College America

Poison bed bug case prompts reversal opinion

An opinion by Associate Justice H H Nail of the Fourth Court of Civil Woneers reverses a verdict in a bedbug poison case. Marty Daviness, a Pullman porter, allegedly caused burns applying a poisonous solution to bed springs on February 14, 1808, when a match ignited the liquid. The lower court awarded $1000 in damages. the case was remanded for Poitaan company.

H. H. Nail Fourth Court of Civil Woneers Marty Daviness Bexar County Poitaan Company Bydford Bexar Manual Lite Insinge Company of New York J. D. Crenshaw Yeversud Yomended A. Ob. We Oh AL Kelloge el ‘Ase L & GN Rattroud Company Mrs. Lux Coy P. Coumtly Fimo Southern Pacific Inpatig Ve Joan Hart el Tase Coumly J. L. McCaleb Roger Grimpbell James Routledge Jie Elmendorf GM. & S.A. Railroad Company S. T

Horse Show Move Drafted for Tomorrow by Directors

Directors meet at the Business Men's Club at 4:90 o'clock to appoint committees and finalize preliminary arrangements for the San Antonio horseskin event. The move signals progress toward the show opening tomorrow.

San Antonio Business Men's Club Committess Marins Choe

Rowey Remedial Plan Promises Easy Fat Reduction

An advertisement praises Ronge as a fat reducing remedy claimed to be safe and pleasant to take. It asserts nerve strengthening and digestion improvement, with no harmful drugs, and lists price 33.00 per box. The firm offers free trial packages by mail and cites Detroit and several city agents for distribution.

Phe Renge Co Renge Blag Detrit Mich WIL Cladly Gend Detroit

Beaten Night Watchman In Collapse After Rail Yard Attack

Frank Knelly, a night watchman for the International & Beat Northern railway, is in serious condition at his home after a Saturday night assault in the lower railroad yards. He was beaten unconscious, suffering a fractured jaw and severe head injuries, and his revolver, knife, money, and other items were stolen. Police have no ID on the attackers, with motives linked to possible Mexican or other assailants amid recent tensions.

Frank Knelly International & Beat Northern Railway Gliva Street Imade Krelly Ierchandise Wight

Prize Beauty Baby Badly Burned in House Accident

Lucia B Cardwell the infant son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Cardwell who won first prize as the petit West child in a baby show at the International fair last November is now in a bed of pain from severe burns to the face and hands. The rocking chair toppled, throwing him against a hot stove as Mrs Cardwell tried to rescue him. A flash from the stove pulled a burn across his cheek and the boy fell forward onto the stove edge, causing deep facial burns. He suffered intense pain until medical help arrived and is expected to bear the scars for life. The bright child was a neighborhood favorite and was deeply mourned by all who knew him.

Lucia B. Cardwell Boyd Cardwell Petit West North Suit Mameds Street Monnday Mpa Cardwell

Important City League Bowling Showdown Tomorrow Night

The Owls face the Comanches in a decisive City League match with both teams boasting large followings. Extra seating and arrangements are planned at Person and Trethoven alleys to accommodate fans as Em sis Ble Flys and We Bort Sam Ashiston Heroog also prepare for practice gates at Bexar Bowling club.

Aytll Owls Samanches Emsis Sam Ashiston Heroog Trethoven Fhe Bexar

Near-Graft in Chicago Likely to Trigger Fallout

Chicago report describes a questionable plan by the city council to raise salaries by 1500 for holdover aldermen. The move angers some aldermen who opposed it and may refuse the extra pay or seek replacement by new appointees. The piece hints at political fallout and questions public spirit and duty.

Chikago Ety Council Ile Ivasion Geo Geeres

Man Sues for 40000 Damages Over Back Injury

G W Gallagher files suit in the Thirtyseventh Matrick court seeking 40000 from GQ H and S A mif to recover injuries to a locomotive engineer named Gallagher. He alleges his back was strained while attempting to operate a reverse lever on February 28, 1908, during employment with the defendants.

G. W. Gallagher Gallngher

Liquor License Proposal Prompts Washington Debate

Spokane reports a proposed law requiring liquor licenses with photographs, with non-transferable permits and penalties for violations to curb intoxication. The plan would charge five dollars annually and impose forfeiture on multiple offenses, aiming to regulate saloons and reduce malaria while pushing temperance.

Spokane Wash Washington Oller Bata Elmer’ B. Hail Stice Whitney Spokane County Olympia Tom Jon Ghialt Jude

Gruesome Find At Jersey City Engine Cowcatcher

Passengers at Jersey City railroad station witnessed a grisly discovery when a man's head was found lodged in a locomotive cowcatcher as it pulled into the depot. The victim was identified as W. Leber, a grain company foreman, who had been attacked earlier in Rahway, N J. Railway workers moved the head to the morgue and reported no formal investigation.

New York Pennsylvania Jersey City W. Leber

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