Private telegrams used against Packers in 1910 trial
The Associated Press reports private telegrams allegedly sent to eastern representatives urged higher dressed beef prices in 1910. Testimony showed Nelson Morris as influential in cattle dealing, and a test cost basis was argued as essential for multihouse packing operations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Louis Heyman
Morris and Company
Thomas Hoops
Nelson Morris
Borders
Pierce Butler
Jaudon Dies. 1864 European Supply Agent for Confederacy
Savannah Ga February 23 W Jaudon died he went to Europe in 1864 to buy supplies for the Confederate army and later returned home his death noted in a late city column
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Liverpool
Nassau
Mr. Jaudon
Europe
Associated Press
Savannah
W. Jaudon
Rebels Plan Attacks on Chihuahua and Juarez
El Paso telegram reports cabinet approves a permanent congress to day and charges were filed at Fort Bliss against Lieut. Ben W. Fields for leading nineteen soldiers into Mexico in the incident cited.
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Chihuahua
Juarez
Lieut. Fields
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
War Department
Washington
Steever
Fort Bliss
Ben W. Fields
Mexico
Hutchings Returns From Border Mission
Adjutant General Henry Hutchings returned from El Paso where he had been due to disturbances at Juarez. He gave the governor a brief verbal report noting that conditions were improving.
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Hutchings
Border
Austin
Tex
Henry Hutchings
el Paso
Juarez
Keeps Him Moving Heads of Ten Cent Stores Visit San Antonio
W W Kress of New York vice president of the 127 five and ten cent stores arrived in San Antonio for his annual inspection. At the St Anthony hotel he stated the visit held no special import and noted a management task that keeps a person moving most of the time.
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Mr. Kress
W. Kress
New York
San Antonio
St. Anthony
Kress
Laredo Washington Birthday Parade Awards Decorated Cars
The third day of the Washington birthday celebration in Laredo drew thousands as band concerts filled plazas and a carnival showcased marvels. Prize winners announced include Mrs. A. J. Barthelow first for best decorated automobile, with others from San Antonio and local entrants earning honors across floats, trades displays, comical floats, and residences.
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Laredo
Tex
Market Plaza
A. J. Barthelow
W. P. May
May Scott
J. B. DaCamara
Bautista Garage
San Antonio
Order of Red Men
Prophet Sappington
Galveston
Myrtle Mackin
Pauline Wormser
Estelle Moser
Alice Denike
Marguerite Nelson
Taylor Victoria
Goforth
Gilmore
Staben
Eistetter
Texas Under Six Flags
Laredo Academy
Cleopatra
Berta Canto Basket
Instituto Francisco I. Madero
August Critcher
Consumers’ Ice Company
Laredo Street and Electric Company
Alexander’s Brass Band
Puig Brothers
Border Gas Company
Atlee & Reiser
Joe Brewster
M. T. Cogley
Mercy Hospital
C. B. Kenedy
Poggenpopl
Fred Thomas
Jesse Applewhite Jr
Tom Nye
Faustina Garcia
Frank Davis
Oscar Staben
Arthur Werner
Earnest Heaner
George Washington
Harrold Threadgill
Martha Washington
Frank Nye
San Antonio Highway League to Attend Port O Connor Convention
About fifty local residents from Bexar County groups travel by special train Sunday to Port O Connor for a two day boosting convention of the San Antonio Port O Connor Highway league. The program features oyster roasts luncheons and receptions with return planned Tuesday morning.
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San Antonians
Bexar County Highway League
Bexar County Farmers’ Institute
San Antonio Automobile Club
Port O'Connor
San Antonio-Port O'Connor Highway League
W. H. Vernor
Port O’connor
San Antonio Readies Social Work Proposals
Mrs. Charles A. Wilson, a former Chicago settlement worker, urges San Antonio to adopt two social reform phases. She calls for a probation officer and juvenile court, settlement work, and city social centers with trained staff, plus need for playgrounds as the city grows. She stresses thorough study of local conditions before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles A. Wilson
University Settlement
Chicago
Judy Industrial School For
San Antonio Postal Savings Deposits Reach 300 Daily
In four months San Antonio workers saved 35 600 with an average of nearly 300 a day at the postal savings bank. Most deposits were small from 1 to 5 dollars but some reached the 100 dollar maximum. Postmaster Hitchcock plans banks at 40 000 fourth class post offices nationwide.
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San Antonio
Helen G. Devine
Postal Savings Bank
Frank H. Hitchcock
United States
Mock Trial Postponed By Weather In San Antonio
The entertainment and mock trial by Epworth leagues at Government Hill Methodist Church in San Antonio were postponed due to unfavorable weather. A new date next week may be scheduled.
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Epworth Leagues
San Antonio
Government Hill Methodist Church
Light on Coal Dispute Sparks Mixed Reactions
In London Feb 23, optimism mixed with pessimism over the coal trade dispute. Coal owners and miners held separate talks after meetings with Premier Asquith. Employers favor a universal minimum wage with guaranteed output, while miners fear draining funds and oppose area by area peace or postponement.
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Associated Press
Ondon
England
Wales
Asquith
Law Violations Reported On Rail Lines In Texas
Labor Commissioner Starling cites breaches of safety appliance and air brake laws on the San Antonio and Aransas Pass and Brownsville routes. Alleged violations occur at San Antonio Kingsville Beeville and Kenedy junctions. Companies pledge compliance so no prosecutions will follow at this time.
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Austin
Tex
Starling
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Brownsville
Kingsville
Beeville
Kenedy Junction
San Antonio Firm Chartered In Merchandise Venture
O S Lammers company of San Antonio is chartered with $25000 capital stock for merchandising. Incorporators are O S Lammers Alfred P Fey and George N Mayer. Proof of final payment shown by Mission Fuel company and Mission Ice company of San Antonio. Certificate of dissolution filed by Gunter Hotel company of San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Austin
Tex
O. S. Lammers Company of
O. S. Lammers
Alfred P. Fey
George N. Mayer
Mission Fuel Company
Mission Ice Company of
Gunter Hotel Company
Dr Arthur M Stimson to Assist in Texas Lab Work
State Health Officer Steiner has been advised that Dr Arthur M Stimson of the United States hospital service will be detailed to aid the Texas laboratory. He will help manufacture anti toxins vaccines meningitis serum and other preventives and cures for dread diseases in the state.
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Stimson
Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Steiner
Arthur M. Stimson
United States Hospital Service
Senate Session Highlights and Committee Actions
The Senate met at 2 PM Monday with Senator McCumber presenting his federal incorporating act to the interstate commerce committee as a constitution of corporations. Chain manufacturers protested against the steel tariff revision before the same committee. At noon a resolution was passed ordering the secretary of war to submit papers in the Major General Ainsworth case. Private pension bills dominated the day.
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Senate
McCumber
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Ainsworth
Young Girl Believed Fatally Burned In House Fire
Miss Elizabet Bell a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam C Bell suffered severe burns Thursday at her home 321 West Laurel Street while dressing near an open grate Her clothing ignited and companions including Dorothy and Josephine Bell and a negro man were present One by one attempts to aid failed as the fire worsened She ran to the bathroom then downstairs tripping To extinguish flames the cook poured water on the burning garments Doctors Paschal Ferdinand Herff and George Douglas attended The girl showed initial improvement but by morning her condition remained serious with the worst feared
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Elizabet Bell
Sam C. Bell
West Laurel Street
Miss Bell
Bell
Dorothy
Josephine
Cook
Frank Paschal
Ferdinand Herff
George Douglas
Guest burns feet as hotel bulb bursts in Pomona bed
A hotel guest in Pomona California woke to flames when an electric light bulb in his bed shattered. He dragged himself from the bed then extinguished the fire and suffered burns while putting out the blaze.
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Pomona
Cal
Grove Day Cold Medicine Ad Teaser
Fragmented ad copy promotes Grove Day cold remedy with a signature claim and a low price, dated reference implied as a yearless vintage consumer notice.
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Men's Outfitters
I Intl
I. Ag
W. A. Jaudon
Permanent Commission of Congress
Henry P. McCain
Frederick C. Ainsworth
Army
United States Army
House Investigating Committee of Expenditures
Postal Bank
Rey Eyeapies Xi
Oett — Brosco
Edwin Clapp
Frank Bros
Alamo Plaza
Law
Congress
J. H. Kirkpatrick Co
Navarro Street
Collins Garden
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