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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
2
A proposed measure targets loan agents charging excessive interest. It would impose a 10000 dollar state tax and 5000 dollar county tax, require a 50000 dollar state bond, and compel refunds of overcharged interest. Violators could lose business rights in Texas and face double-bond fines.
House committee on constitutional amendments debated Humphrey's resolution for a constitutional convention for two hours. The measure was amended to require candidates in each Senatorial district to have five years in the state and be qualified voters in the county. The county residence requirement was rejected. Attendees would be paid 10 dollars a day for 60 days and 5 dollars daily thereafter. The convention is set for the second Tuesday in October. a major fight is anticipated.
Friends in Austin report from Washington that Morris Sheppard will arrive January 27 at the request of supporters to be present for advocacy of both long and short terms in the United States Senate. Colonel R. K. Johnston accompanies him.
Lawmakers debate Katy consolidation with senate pledge to pass. House seeks railroad commission opinion as caution grows amid 250 bills introduced in both chambers. UT fraternities targeted by barbs allied with Southwestern University, while Gov actions on bills remain unclear.
Senate Judiciary Committee No. 1 reports favorably a bill by Senator Townsend to set 10 percent interest on judgments from the judgment date, replacing the current 6 or 8 percent. A minority report signals a possible house fight on passage.
The judiciary committee No. 1 favored Johnson Weinert McNealus and Vaughan on a measure to protect and conserve fish and oyster resources and to appoint deputy fish and oyster commissioners. The bill reflects the views of Commissioner W. G. Sterrett.
Today a hearing is set for Saturday on Senator Carter's bill to end the fee system and place all county district and precinct officers on a salary. Milwaukee fixes tax rate at 14.11 per thousand, a cut of nearly 3.
In federal court, defense for J. B. Dickinson C. H. Beauchamp and William A. Bomar opens as field agent W M Longworth testifies to wireless demonstrations. Witness describes talking through walls and space with no wires and stock sales of Collins Wireless related outfits. Government cautions on battery, coil setups and the gambling nature of investments while noting prior demonstrations at San Pedro Park and San Antonio links.
Socially prominent men and women visit the Forty-seventh street police station seeking to identify more than 250000 dollars worth of jewelry stolen from their homes by six prisoners, including a woman. George Carr and his wife Kitty Carr are named as alleged leaders of the gang operating in Upper Manhattan.
Vera Cruz dispatch notes rising military activity around Vera Cruz and Cordoba as rebels may strike. The revolutionary Aguilar is in the Cordoba mountains. Rumor says an American warship’s arrival would surprise Mexicans and Diaz supporters seek protection against possible action.
The State Department asks the navy to safeguard Americans as lawlessness grows in Vera Cruz and southern Mexico. The gunboat Wheeling sails from Tampa for Vera Cruz to deter violence, echoing earlier Des Moines actions during unrest. Officials hope naval presence reassures civilians while non intervention remains policy until Taft's term ends.
Couriers report Salazar’s rebel army moving toward Juarez with plans for an immediate assault. Juarez residents flee to El Paso while households carry belongings. Salazar seized Guadalupe last night as Mormon colonists note mills in Pearson and Madera, Chihuahua, may be closed. Sixty wounded federal soldiers reach Juarez, bringing total wounded near one hundred. Rebels reportedly fight from a railroad embankment as El Nino cannon is used, amid claims of Pasqual Orozco rallying 2000 men. Juarez remains ringed by rebel forces awaiting the full contingent.
Washington dispatch reports rebels in Chihuahua seeking peace with commissioners from the federal government traveling by special train to the state for talks. The proposed surrender would include all rebel chieftains in Chihuahua, though names such as Orozco and Salazar are not confirmed by Consul Letcher.
A quip contrasts a suffragette wife and her husband as wordplay on political economy. The man notes his wife jumps to conclusions while she aims to economize, prompting a playful exchange about skirts and style.
Advertises upright pianos at 80 90 and 125 dollars with a six month guarantee and credit towards other new pianos. Encourages purchases this week with a return option if not satisfied and emphasizes stock is selling fast.
The Gould heiress Helen Gould wed Mr. Shepard as guests included family givers of jewelry and silver. The couple, who met during railroad inspections and charity work, remain at Lyndhurst after the ceremony and have not disclosed honeymoon plans.
Fort Leavenworth private soldiers will present a four by ten inch solid gold Gouldcut replica as a wedding gift to Miss Helen Gould. The gift honors her distribution of thousands of cats for sick and wounded American soldiers in the Cuban campaign.
E Wedekind notes in Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft that magnesia rods used to support incandescent mantels can replace platinum wire in many laboratory applications where platinum cannot be used, offering a cheaper alternative amid rising platinum costs.
A witty remark from a Buffalo Express reader notes a suburban student asking if a hen lies or lays eggs. The punchline claims the hen does neither when prices soar, reflecting economic concerns in a humorous, quotable line.
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