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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
2
The United States warns Cuba over military interference in politics following a note to President Gomez. Veterans of the Cuban war and disobedience of a decree spark fears of external intervention as Washington seeks compliance and stability in Havana.
Havana reports absolute quiet after morning papers note possible US action in Cuban affairs. Fears of rural disturbances grow in Oriente and Pinar del Rio as Knox note is published. Officials urge patriotic restraint. A Gomez meeting with party leaders and veterans is planned for tonight.
A head on collision between an inbound Louisville & Nashville passenger train and a Chesapeake & Ohio empty-car train near Long Run, Kentucky, killed four trainmen and wounded 75 to 100 passengers and crew. Two Chesapeake & Ohio brakemen were severely injured as searchers recovered bodies and coroner officials examined remains.
Over 1000 donations poured in for Una McRae, a 12 year old cripple, after a San Antonio story. The girl has received 400 letters and more than $100 in the bank, with funds to help medical care and a possible education once she can walk again.
F J Lowe told the House Rules Committee that 51 percent of stockholders in steel sugar beef and bankers trusts also control the International Harvester company. He accused Justice Department of blocking prosecutions and referenced Roosevelt's mixed replies on action.
The Texas Supreme Court held that a foreign corporation cannot sue to recover debt in Texas without a Texas business permit, even if the contract was made via a Texas intermediary. In Fort Worth Glass and Sand Co. vs S R Smyth Co a Pennsylvania firm sued for 2507 dollars for materials for a glass factory. The court dismissed the suit and taxed costs to the Fort Worth Glass and Sand Co.
A long list from Austin dated January 17 details decisions at the Court of Criminal Appeals and Supreme Court, including affirmations, reversals and remands, dismissals, and motions on various cases with names such as Otto Giesecke Herbert Lyons Jack Hill and others from Dallas Nacogdoches Jefferson and more. Also notes Fourth Court of Civil Appeals decisions affirming some cases and reversing others with venue changes.
In Indianapolis on January 17 the United Mine Workers of America adopted a resolution endorsing government ownership of all industries. The measure, backed by socialists, drew little opposition from about 1300 delegates as it urged the convention to go on record in favor of federal control of industry.
President Taft outlined a plan to extend civil service to all offices and improve government efficiency. He urged consolidation, removal of redundant bureaus, modernization of accounting, and continued economy efforts. He promoted a budget system and pension plans to protect workers and reduce costs across departments.
Harry A. Timmins, Morris & Co chief accountant, testifies in the packer trial outlining new selling agencies in 3000 cities over five years and a car route system moving fresh meat directly from cars. He cites 3200 car routes and four plants slaughtering 8.1 million cattle from 1907 to 1910 at a cost of $150 million and a net profit of 7.78 cents per head.
The Young Men's Christian Association will host a large Rube Carnival January 26 and 27 under the direction of N Tannenbaum, boys' work director. It is billed as one of the association's biggest events.
Miss Minerva Reminger of Upper Bern Pa recalls years of nervous prostration and poor digestion until Hood's Sarsaparilla improved appetite and strength. The testimonial claims rich blood strengthens nerves and cures many ailments, with the product offered in chocolate tablets.
A seven story Terminal Storage warehouse near the North river waterfront burned from just after midnight until 6 45 am. Merchandise valued at over 190 million dollars was lost with an estimated damage of 1.25 million. Five alarms drew nearly all Manhattan fire apparatus plus five fire boats supplying water from the river.
J M Cooper charged with adulterating milk was acquitted by a jury in two minutes in Justice Umscheid's court. State officials including Pure Food Commissioner Abbott and assistants testified about formaldehyde used to preserve samples for water testing. City Chemist Kemp testified Cooper’s milk was clean, and driver Beadle denied adding water.
In Justice Umheid's court the state dairy commissioner's complaint was dismissed as J M Cooper's milk was proven pure. City Bacteriologist J O Kemp reported fat 6.7 percent solids 14.72 and no contaminants.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce says Pacific coast shipping interests will oppose the Panama line rate hike on westbound cargo. William W. Wheeler will travel to Washington to press the matter. Secretary Stimson previously suspended the increase until February 4 for a hearing, with Atlantic shippers also protesting.
William P. Ratchford of Del Rio is the sole applicant for a topographic draftsman job in the Isthmian canal service. The civil service examination is today at the post office, led by A. E. Gentzen. The position offers a salary of 125 dollars per month.
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