Mrs Lewis Addresses Club Women on School Board Moves
Mrs Rufus A Lewis, chairwoman of the Woman's School Board campaign, spoke to the City Federation of Woman's Clubs condemning rumors and urging women to seek seats on the school board. She denied reports of divisions and defended women's role in education, highlighting speeches by Miss Brackenridge and Miss Bockestide advocating female participation and legal literacy.
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Mats
Rufus A. Lewis
Woman's School Board
City Federation of Woman's Clubs
Woman’s Club
Teady
Mivex
Uniswowsa
Wolfe
Mayer Callaghan
Figger
Callaghan
Venezuela and United States Reach Arbitration Settlement
United Press reports a signing of a protocol in Caracas that ends differences between the United States and Venezuela. President Gomez and Commissioner Buchanan receive praise as arbitration is agreed for several claims including asphalt rights and iron mine concessions. The Orinoco interests and a Venezuelan elected American official are noted among settled or pending disputes.
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United Press
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Gomez
Walind Statts
Buchanan
Tailay
New York
Aml Bermaidese Asphalt Company
Lake Felicidad
Guianan
Buchanik
Lesi Commission
Umier Anlers
Runt
United States State Department
Shirm
Asphalt Company
Chi
Orinoco Corporation
Orinoco Steamship Company
Orisoen River
United States and Venezuela Company
Waghe Tribaial
F. Jarrett
Tanratl
la Gauyre
Claims ignorance of cause of arrest
John Dobbins of Council Bluffs, a businessman, alleges he does not know why he is being prosecuted after arrest on a $20,000 theft charge. He started for home in the west under escort, with extradition planned to Council Bluffs for the crime alleged in Princeton, Mo.
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United Preas
New York
Ignoranc Ag
John BR. Dobving
Council Bluffs
Towe
West
Dobbing -Fanzit
Princeton
Oc Scuser
T. W. Ballou
Cotton Belt to Reballast Track Across Texas
Special to The Juight at Fort Worth Texas February 13 Amended plans reveal Cotton Belt to spend a quarter of a year upgrading track with new ballast timed for Wylie near Dallas with fires starting Monday Texas division points to get new equipment within ten days Hecks Island play orders road extension from Graham and Stamford West Texas construction to begin in ten days Burlington Royle Mepector M1 Barnum verifying Denver road property as he tours key towns along the line.
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Juight
Ort Worth
Tex
Texas
Wylie
Dallas
Heck Island
Graham
Stamford
Burlington Royle
Barnum
Fyar
Denver
Grand jury seeks preacher for facts in Paso case
The grand jury asks preacher Specht of The Light to provide facts and support his claims about an alleged infant girl sale and alleged modern slavery in Paso Robles. Officials demand clearer evidence as community tension rises.
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Ecrell
Bnhvemnod
Tatura
Committees Ready For Business When Plot Is Furnished By City Engineer
The article notes that committees will be prepared to act once the city engineer furnishes the plot this week. Officials expect timely access to the site for planning and subsequent actions. A designated engineer liaison will coordinate with the committees to advance the project.
Enthusiastic Citizens Back Travis Street Extension Plan
A 15 member citizens committee yesterday endorsed extending Travis Street from St Marys Street to Main Avenue. They support a bridge at the terminus and widening adjacent thoroughfares, with immediate action expected after city engineer’s plot is completed and a vote prepared. The project, backed by the city government, involves substantial spending and careful condemnation only of essential parcels.
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Travis Street
Citizens' Committee of 15
Vicin
Houston Street
Ity
Ite
Fogard
Taft Delivers Speech Across the South on Panama Canal Work
United Press dispatch from Birmingham reports President Taft, en route from New Orleans to Meridian and Hattiesburg, praising canal work and the U S Army. He urged Americans to support the project, urged loyalty to leaders, and urged behind the army’s efforts, citing remarks in Meridian and other cities.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Taft
New Orleans
Menaian
Haibiesburg
Misa
United States Army
South
Stra Tate
Maridlin
Panama Canal
Panama
Valees
Merident
Pleayune
Poplarville
Limperton
Hattiesburg
Suievne
Laurel and
Meridian
Tuscalioas
Fort Worth Woman Killed by Train in North Fort Worth
Special to The Light reports 84 year old Charles Howie killed when a Santa Fe passenger train struck a cartage he was riding in. A nephew Ben Hank or was injured. The incident occurred in North Fort Worth as the wagon was lifted into the air. Mrs Happles's husband recently drowned.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Charles Howie
North Fort’ Worth
Santa Fe
Ahe Waanding
Ben Hank
Womiko
Buy
Pierce Gage Continuance Marks Dodge in Trial Schedule
In Austin Texas Judge Calhoun delays H Clay Pierce trial to May 10 on false swearing charges linked to the Pierce oil interests. District Attorney Hamilton cites docket crowd and sick list, while Pierce’s attorney James Roberson doubts a Monday start. Missouri supreme court orders Waters-Pierce severance from Standard Oil, complicating the case as Pierce may travel to Texas for arraignment.
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Austin
Tex
Judse Calhoun
H. Clay Pierce Motglay
Hamilton
Pierce
Pieree
Pierea
James Roberson
St. Louis
H. Gray
Flerce
Th S. Pringt
Ted
Texas
Denisht
Eres
Diingolp
Austlis
Curb Water Power Monopolies Source Heralded by Conference
United Press reports the North American conservation conference may lead to a permanent North American conservation commission. The aim is to curb water power monopolies by dissolving twilight grants that secured water rights for rival interests in the United States Canada and Mexico. The plan seeks to unify actions against water power monopolies across the three nations.
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United Press
Waon
D. Oy
United States
Canada
Mexico
Conservation Commission
Pay Fight Over Colonel Tucker Heats Board Action
United States army retiring board considers whether Colonel Tucker may continue to draw pay amid family opposition. Relatives argue his health stems from dissipation, and paying him would hasten his death if service-linked. Tucker and several officers appear before the board in Springs, Arkansas, for evaluation of their fitness and conduct.
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United Press
Chicaso
United States Army
Mary Logan Tucker
Win
Tucker
Tueler
Tucker Jett
Springs
Arkh
Chicago
Cajon Owen J. Sweet
Twenty-eighth Infantry
George W. Adair
Cab Onel Silar A. Wolf
Walter JM. Chatfield
Forest Fires Rage in East Texas Pines
Reports from Orange, Hor tin, Jasper and Shelby counties indicate fires sweeping through pine woods in East Texas. Fire extent unknown, but local officials describe great damage and fear the blazes are consuming everything in their path.
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East
Texas
Searmont
Tex
Neporta
Orange
Hor- Tin
Jasper
Shelby
Will Ask Rehearing of Ticket Broker Case
Attorneys for Seth Testaré and Will Serle plan to seek a rehearing after a contempt conviction appeal from the Thirty-seventh District Court. The Supreme Court denied the original petition, with the mandate to follow. Stritnutter and Testard remain at large on bond as they await the mandate.
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Seth Testaré
Will Serle
Aretrict
Sen
Uckst
Supreme Court
Htalamenta
Salliway
McAskill
Stritnutter
Testard
Therty
Dona
New Police Blotter Details Arrest Records System
The Haw book at police headquarters will record arrests in detail. Each page will hold three prisoner records with date time name residence birth nationality and marital status. The form will note reading writing ability charge complainant witnesses and custody status.
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Pa- Nea
van Riphr
Fternoon
Wireless Fleet Update from Admiral Sparry
United Wireless Telegraph reports Admiral Sparry's fleet lines up position tonight with the squadron at 7 north, longitude 60 west, direction noted as steady. The terse transmission confirms stated movement and observation from New York city desk.
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United Press
New York
United Wireless Telegraph
Sparry
Corse
President Roosevelts Kentucky trip breathes fresh vigor
President Roosevelt, arriving back from Kentucky, appeared as fresh as ever and quickly settled to official business at his desk. Reporters noted the strong reception in transit, while Roosevelt prepared to address ongoing government matters within minutes of disembarking.
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Thuted Press
Washington, D
Kentucky
Blyver
Roosevelt
Octogenarian Odd Fellow Dies in Baltimore Home
An octogenarian Odd Fellow, about to reach his 90th year, died at his home in Baltimore today. The deceased, identified locally as a resident of the city, reportedly lived a long life in service to his fraternal order.
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Ty United Press
Baltimore
Small
Dn Oliest
United States
Chinelty
Rangers Raid War Con On Santa Rosa Avenue
Two state rangers raided a war con on Santa Rosa avenue at midnight and arrested 27 men on gambling charges. Victims were Mexican. The raid followed orders from Governor Campbell and involved Sergeant Mehaughilin and C. Rogers’ company.
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Santa Rosa Avenue
Nid
Luc
Goverine Campbell
Serge Mehaughilin
C. Rogers
Notien Jacl
Tener
Traigg Torand
Alleonneer
Henmsnan
Prospect for asylum expansion gains legislative backing
Senators John G Willacy of Corpus Christi and Julius Real of Kerrville visited the Southwestern Insane Asylum to collect data for a funding push. Real argued doubling capacity is needed after overcrowding. Governor Campbell is believed to favor a $100,000 appropriation to the asylum. Real then left Kerrville for San Marcos.
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Brawily
Southwestern
John G Willacy
Corpus Christi
Senate
Julius Real
Karrville
Senator Real
Campbell
Southwestern Asylum
Real
Kerrville
Milwaukee Blaze Kills Five Firemen and One Laborer
A Milwaukee explosion and fire at the H W Manville Company plant killed five firefighters and one laborer. Dozens injured as walls collapsed trapping responders on the Waltham Piano building roof. The blaze caused about $200,000 in damage, fully insured, with emergency crews rescuing victims and transporting them to hospitals.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Waltham Piano Company
Waltham
Manvilly Company
Pethohes
Hai
Mbnvills Company
Gunning
Manville
Guoning
Myy
Watthan
Hertic
Tistinly
Coitipahier
Elibettan
Ckty
Xervice
Yietlois
Antenex
Manris
Brit Rem
Woman Burned by Hot Grease Near Mt. Vieasant
Special to Tha Lys reports Mrs. Tin Nelson of Susan Miles North of Wre, Mt. Vieasant Texas, February 3 suffered serious burns when hot grease splashed into her face during meal preparation, risking eyesight and facial injury.
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Lys
Mt. Vieasant
Tex
Tin Nelson
Wre
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