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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1909

Page

6

Hat factories face unions label ban across states

About 25 000 workers in seventy five hat factories face strikes after the Associated Hat Manufacturers vote to stop using the union label. The move follows a dispute over a working agreement with the Geyer Hat company of Philadelphia, prompting walkouts in Orange New Jersey and other towns including Danbury and Norwalk. Substantial multi‑factory strikes continue as firms enforce the label ban and workers protest.

Newark N.J Associated Hat Manufacturers Tiss Asauciation Orange Nvi Brooklyn Samuel Mundheim Coupany Manufacturers’ Association Geyer Hat Company Philadelpia

Gratory Draws Crowd at Woody Will Trial in San Antonio

The Woody will trial in San Antonio drew a packed audience as prosecutors wrap up their case this afternoon. William Audrey for the defense continued his argument until 11 30 with a recess at 2 15. The defendant attended with his wife and children as well as his father and brother. Judge Maxey will read the jury charge after the defense rests.

Will EL Woody John Woods W. G. Lee Wioods Oratory San Antonio Ndge Maxey

Taft Takes Swing Around Georgia

Taft embarks on a statewide tour from Augusta to Atlanta with stops at Thomson Crawfordsville Greensboro Madison Covington and Decatur. He will address students at the State University in Athens and speak at Victory College in Covington. A possum supper is planned tonight at the armory and auditorium where his principal speech occurs.

Augusta Atlanta Talt Sia Cantral Athens State University Gopitel City Club Thomson Crawfordshia Greensboro Madison Covington Decatur Rictory College Tart Armory

Penitentiary 15 Years for Banker

Pittsburg Pa Jan 15 The jury in the case of TP Rinehart Waynesburg Pa banker returned a verdict of guilty and Judea Young immediately sentenced Rinehart to 75 years in the penitentiary. Rinehart was former cashier and vice president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Waynesburg Pa which collapsed over two years ago for about 090 008

Pittsburg Rinehart Waynsburgh Judea Young Ringhart Farmers’ Ant Urovers National Bank Waynesburg Whicn Institution

Minority report on submission presented in Texas Senate

Special to The Light Auslin Texas January 15 Watson Masterson and Weinert in the senate today presented five minority reports on the constitutional amendment for submission. A measure in the house calls for 450000 to build a tuberculous hospital to be designated by a commission. Another appropriation bill requests 250000 for an a griculture building at Austin.

Auslin Tex Watson Masterson Weinert Senate Todlay Auberculosis Eres Austin

Fire destroys bank and several businesses in Bryan

Fire today wiped out the First National Bank and several nearby businesses in Bryan Texas including J M Lawrence's grocery Jon Kosh Toon and the Fraser Pilot four newspapers with a total estimated loss around twenty thousand dollars The blaze started in the Pilot office.

Bryan Tex First National Bank Lawrence'’s Jon Kosh Toon Fraser Pilot Fica

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Firebug charges filed after alleged arson attempt

Four youths, including a main suspect, face temporary charges of malicious mischief and arson in a December 26 fire at Alfredo Mora’s home at Colorado and El Paso streets. The blaze caused minor damage and was extinguished quickly. An accomplice remains at large. case continued to the corporation court.

Justice Court Young Main Alfredo Mora Mora Corporation Pravar Uva

Hotel at Terrell and 13 Horses Burn

Terrell Tex Jan fire destroyed a hotel and barn owned by Mrs In Adohison. Thirteen horses owned by John Sangus perished in the blaze. Total loss estimated at 14000 dollars. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Terrell Tex. Jan. LA Adohison John Sangus

Comptroller to Clamp Down on Saloon Violations in Texas

Representative Fitzhugh introduced a bill granting the comptroller power to cancel liquor licenses for saloons violating the Sunday closing law. The measure also bases saloon locations on population and seeks to end dives. Fitzhugh named chair of the House rules committee. A resolution for a four senator and three representative committee to probe prisons and state farms was offered, with a report due February IB.

Austin Tex Fitzhugh Jilly Hugh House House Committee On McDonald Standifer Adams Brachfield Senate

Yoakum to Visit Legislature Amidfare Fight in Texas

Austin June 25 Advices received here today indicate H F Yoakum head of the Raph Island Frista railroad system will visit the legislature Monday His coming amid the governor s fight for two cent fares is creating a stir Yoakum says the lower rate would hinder Texas growth and development

Austin Tex H. F. Yoakum Raph Island-Frista Inia Yoakum Texas

Araujo Brought From Del Rio for Trial on Neutrality Charges

Deputy U S Marshal John Dilirell of Del Rio arrived with Antonio P Araujo who was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday. Araujo faces charges of violating neutrality laws between the United States and Mexico during the troubled period last July. He has been jailed in Dei Wo and is brought here for trial.

Depurty United States John Dilirell del Rio Antonio P. de Araujo Federal Araujo Mexico Dei Wo

Parker Slated to Head Denver Road Team

Fort Worth Texas January 15 The Fort Worth and Denver Road meet on January 18 to select a president to succeed Frank Tromba. Rumors place Frank Harets of Burlington as likely winner, but A B Parker vice president of the Denver may be chosen. Harris would retain the Colorado Southern branch executiveship.

Fort Worth Tex

Prominent Dallas Citizen Col N T Botterton Dead

Tiatlas Texas January 15 Col N Botterton prominent citizen and former Confederate, died after apoplexy struck him this morning in Milan. An ambulance reached his home as he collapsed, leaving Dallas mourning a notable local figure.

Steve Brings Unusual Pay Measure to Reported Light

The minority report states the proposed prohibition measure failed to meet required support. It claims about one third of voters favored submission and about fifty districts opposed it. The minority warns of attempts to override the vote and violate Terrell election law.

Stagillfer Brenanan Terrell Myuynpy

Doves Season Extension Meeting Announced Tonight

A proposal to extend the Texas dove season by two months prompts a meeting tonight at 9 o'clock. Col Oscar Guessax and W W King back the change as doves are migratory and near the time the state allows shooting, birds are ready to move south.

Texas Oscar Guessax Anis Dadge W. W. King

Preacher Rescued After Blizzard in New Mexico

Sperial to The Light El Paso reports Rev R V Tracey a Brooklyn Episcopalian minister thought dead in a blizzard in New Mexico was found alive by a marching party nearly charred. He endured days without food and exposure but survived. he plans to recover and marry a couple in Queen Cry.

Sperial el Paso Vex Jon Le—Mrev R. Vv Tracey Brooklyn New Meston Flawa Eabh Cry

Bowden man sues for infant injuries after Nov accident

Proceedings in the Miesventh district court allege that a second hand Paso store mishandled gold tim import led to a fall that injured infant Bonnie Pearl Bowron, age 11, on November 4. Plaintiff seeks 5000 dollars for himself and 20000 dollars for the child.

W. Th. Bowden Tong Mieseventh Bonnie Pearl Bowron Mentles Plainlitt

Fumigation Aids in Tuberculosis War Adopted

New Orleans Jan 15 The State Board of Health adopted stringent rules demanding fumigation of beds and couches at least monthly and public buildings every three hours or three months during the crusade against tuberculosis. Any person suffering tuberculosis in any form may not attend public sessions, and adults must comply with measures or face penalties.

New Orleans State Board of Health Chatenoelle

Texas Representative Seeks Dry Dock at Aransas Pass

Washington January 1946 Representative Burgess of Texas introduces a bill for a dry dock at Aransas Pass. The measure mirrors a prior proposal for Morgan's Point and awaits referral to the naval affairs committee for action.

Aransas Pass Washington Burgess Texas Morgan's Point Arangagi Pass

Herff Made Bank Vice President at San Antonio Bank

Ferdinand Herff Jr was chosen vice president of the San Antonio National Bank. Former cashier T D Anderson becomes cashier, with G W Brackenridge reelected president. Board of directors unchanged except for Herff’s addition.

Verdinand Herff, Jr San Antonio National Bank Herff T. D. Anderson Brown Asghi George W. Brackenridge Ferdinand Herff Bry M Drackynridge Lenny Wesman Walter Nelip Chas A. Biller Edwin Chamberlain S. Tinain Ferdinand Vergl

Scarlet Fever Waning in Mexico City Amid Exodus

Report from private sources to San Antonio notes scarlet fever is waning in Mexico City as authorities push to contain the disease. City residents have sent many children out of the capital, while the number of cases declines and health officials intensify efforts to stamp out the outbreak.

Mexico City San Antonio Mexico

Thugs Hold Up on West Commerce Street Night Attack

A group of three men assaulted a man on West Commerce Street Tuesday night around ten. The victim, identified as Chavaneany, was severely beaten and robbed of his watch and cash totaling 89. He could not identify his assailants, but stated the attackers were three men. The justice of the peace, 1B, Chavaneany, resides near Losnya.

Tango Acquitted by Jury In Murder Case

A jury acquitted Tango after deliberations this afternoon in the murder of Annis, freeing him from charges of complicity with his brother. The verdict alters the legal outcome for the defendants and closes a high profile case in the region.

Gapt Peter Haine Will Annis Magaglio Jagat Fan Annis Philippine Islands

Jury Out 18 Hours in Hains Trial Acquittal

Flushing N Y January 15 after hours of testimony and a long jury session Thornton Hains was acquitted. The jury retired around 10 28 in the morning then resumed to reach a verdict under Justice Crane supervision. The court and medical staff attended to the injured juror and others as night fell and cold conditions persisted.

Flushing N. Y Phatse Teudotha Hains Crane Jnne Justice Crane Dr. Hicks John Walsh Juru Iim Cise Patrick Ancarn Anchor Fuer Thornton Haines Major John Hains Col

Believed smuggled Chinese found aboard four schooners

Special dispatch from Lent, Ralyestay reports confusion over whether Chinese detainees were aboard four schooners captured off the gulf. It is believed about 100 Orientals, some from unlisted vessels near Mestco, have been found and will be deported.

Mestco

Amarillo Weather: Rain Freezes on Contact

Amarillo Texas on January 15 faced a sharp temperature drop as light rain fell and froze on contact, coating the ground with a thin layer of ice and signaling a hazardous day ahead for travelers and pedestrians.

Amarilo Tex

Burglary Charge Filed in Justice Court

R L Perkins files burglary charge against R Johns before Justice Amecheid. An examining trial is set for this afternoon.

Justice of the Pance Amecheid R. L. Perkins R. Johns Tela Tis

Cash Grain and Cattle Prices Reported from Kansas City and Fort Worth

Kansas City market notes show wheat varieties at various bid ranges and corn pricing. Fort Worth reports cattle and hog totals, with steers and cows steady and specified top prices, including calves and oats mentioned in cottony commodity terms.

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