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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

5

Japan Plans Immigration Policy Talks Amid U S Tension

Tokyo moved to postpone a Diet session speech by Viscount Hayashi on immigration until January 30 as a reply from the United States on the memo is awaited. Japan will push stringent limits on remigration to America and Canada, with laborers barred except under mutually satisfactory conditions. Emigration to Hawaii is forbidden except for relatives of Japanese residents, signaling a broader clampdown on foreign labor flows.

Tokio Diet Moreiai Viscount Hayashi Visount Hayashi Amerea Canada Japan Foreign Office America Mexico Sun Hawaiian Islands Viscount Aoki Haxastl Yokohana Shamashiilvnad Aaron Chinda

Lay Corner Stone For Elas Tuesday In San Antonio

The cornerstone ceremony for the Biks lodge room in San Antonio is set for Tuesday at 11 o clock with an ornate program. Tabb Samuel Marks of Temple will deliver the oration, as work on the reinforced concrete two story building proceeds on avenue T backing the post office, costing about $45,000.

Biks San Antonio John J. Stevens Sebn Rosle Charles Finehan Ek Areigas Avenue T San Antonio Eyka Fraternal Building Company Emterprise Jodge DuMare Rosar Constriction Company X. Flood Walker Iadge Alastor Tyne

Heavily Fined for Rebating in Federal Case

Kansas City January 25 George L Thomis a New York freight broker and FH N Taggart his associate pleaded guilty in the U S district court to conspiracy to pay rebates to shippers Judge Smith Mc Pherson fined Thomis seven thousand dollars and Taggart four thousand both sentences omitted jail terms imposed earlier Other verdicts in the same term included Swift Co 15000 Cudahy 15000 Armour 26000 Nelson Morris 14000 and Chicago Burlington Quin Railroad 85000 fines for rebates were upheld by the court of appeals at St Paul

Kansas City George L. Thomis New York FH. N. Taggart United States District Court Smith McPherson Thomas Taggart Aitor Swift & Co Cudahy Packing Company Armour Backing Company Nelson Morris & Co Chicago Nurlington & Quin Une Eivenit Court of Appeals St Paul

Roads in Texas Show Steady Fiscal Shifts

Texas road figures for the first five months compare 1907 and this fiscal year. Gross earnings rose from 18 853 999 to 27 077 889 dollars, a 2.86 percent drop. Freight revenue fell 637 876 dollars, down 22.3 percent, while gross operating expenses rose 5 294 988 dollars, up 21.21 percent.

Sprofil Austin Pex Dam Paiload Commission Texas

Baker Refused Bail By Judge Dwyer Today

In the Seventh District Court Judge Dwyer refused bail for Z F Baker charged with the murder of L L McMickle. Baker’s bond was set at $3000 and he remains in sheriff custody after a prior trial ended without a verdict. A separate petition by Theodore Montalba for release on burglary charges was denied with a $500 bond set.

Seventh District Court Z. F Baker L. L. McMickle Dwyer Baker Sherifors

Broker Bloch Shoots Self in Louisville Office

Joseph C. Bloch senior member of Bloch Brothers whiskey brokerage shot himself in his Louisville office on January 2. Friends report he had suffered prolonged nervous prostration.

Louisville Joseph C.bloch Bloch Brothers

Whitcomb Special Arrives Here February 11

Raymond Whiteany excursion promoter announces a Whitcomb special visit to San Antonio in February. The train will bring 11 travelers aboard a special tray and depart February 12 via the Southern Pacific for Bagley Pass and Mexico. The party includes stars from New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and other cities.

Raymond Whiteany San Antonin Southern Pacific Bagley Pass Mexico New York Boston Pitt Cincinnati Chicago

Talks to Farmers by A and M College Expert

Professor J W Carson of Texas A and M College Station addresses Bexar County Farmers Association meeting at the Business Men's Club. He discusses Campbell method and the dairying and western Kansas Nebraskan topics, highlighting the era of distending methods and attending attendees.

J. W. Carson Ieee College Station Bexar County Campbell Daviern Cab Ridy Kansas Nebrans

Night riders threaten Dawson Springs tobacco dealer

In Dawson Springs Kentucky on January 25 masked night riders captured independent tobacco buyer John Heath at the Ar Gaudin hotel. They forced him to promise not to sell any more tobacco after threatening to whip him and throw him in the river. Heath was taken to a near river and then returned to the hotel.

Dawson Springs Ar Gaudin Johnn i Heath Mr. Heath Ae. Cinally Uasked Tiders Msapperren

Rail rivals end as Gould Harriman agree on Pacific routes

New York Jan 2 reports say investors Burst rumors that J P Morgan ally parts ended the battle between Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railways. Gould Harriman reportedly sealed a settlement in New York while Silman resigns from National City Bank boards and joins reduced duties. Vanderlip elected to fill Silman’s vacant director seat.

San Francisco Cal Burmilner Harriman George J. Gould Southern Pacific Western Pacific Alfa New York Messrs Gould Tlarriman Slishman National Cty Bans Union Poelfje Ami Southern Pacific Railways Gonording Vanderlip Nafionay Clie Tanik Vacatiles Jett My. Slilbnan Silman

Weather Outlook For San Antonio Area

Partly cloudy to cloudy with warmer temperatures tonight and Sunday. Reading this morning shows a low near 48 with highs around 60. Wind was about 4 miles per hour at 8 am. The full national weather summary appears on page 8.

San Antonio Warther

Final Blow Dealt to Ticket Scalpers in San Antonio Court Order

Judge Edward Dwyer in the Thirty-seventh district court issued a permanent injunction against all ticket brokers in San Antonio. Witnesses testified brokers bought and sold non transferable railroad tickets, halting scalping. railroad representatives vow relentless pursuit and to keep scalpers out of business.

San Antonio Edward Dwyer Thirty-seventh District Court T. J. Anderson Southern Pacific Atkinson Arent McKibbin W. J. Lytle Dwyer Lytle, Howard, Teatard Thirty-seventh District ablock_ Mtorney Thu

Meeting Program for Southwest Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen

The local lodge issues a nine day convention program for the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen in San Antonio from January 29 to 30, with visitors expected from across the south and central states. Notables include Otto J. Khiskey and national leaders John J. Hanrahan B I T. P. Timothy Shea and W. Carter, plus Agnes Strong of Iowa and T. G. head of the lodge. Events include Ladies Society meetings, a hall program at Turner Hall, and an evening program at Beethoven Hall with music by the Ninth Infantry Band and remarks by city officials.

San Antonio Brotherhood Piremen Englenon Avery Southiwest Gelpate Lanse Huh Dhay Central States Otto J. Khiskey Ohio Indiana Timnois Offie Gran Miicers National Organization John J. Hanrahan Connell I. Ments Tener Hall Inter Grand Colon Brotherhood of Lorametion Beethover Hall Ninth Infantry Bart Noremontos Beall Bryn Calacan Addreas Joe Ryan John F. McNaman

Plan to end convict lease system in Texas gains support

Austin Tex Jan 2 Tudga GI chairman of the penitentiary board meets Gov Campbell to discuss transferring convicts from state lease to work on Bois and Cunningham sugar plantation in Port Bend County. The plan aims to abolish convict leases and shift labor to sugar production, reducing reliance on leased convict labor and affecting the sugar trust.

Austin Tex Tudga GI Penitentiary Board Campbell Bois Cumingham Port Bend Jease Texas

Killager Magazine Meeting and Portfolio Preview

A formatted notice lists attendees and roles for Killager Magazine events at Andrew J Fourth AI Mister Bol, Agnes G Strong editor, Charles Mullaly president, and others. The agenda includes a 4 oclock visit to Ancedean Overall company at 216 West Commeren, refreshments, a general muster at Port Sam Houston at 8 oclock, and secret meetings at the same hour with Turner Hall events.

Ang Killager Magazine L. Pand Magic T. M. Campbell Adiress Y. G. van Vleck Manmiger Migizine Editress EL Music Charles B. Mullaly Business Men's Ehh Mothy Shea Andohn J. Tannakin Grand End Heneral Muster Port Sam Hous Tho'cinale A. m Turner Hall

Racing Judge and Writer Passes Away in Virginia

Charlottsville Virginia January 29 Francis An, a renowned writer and longtime racing judge at western tracks and at New Ole diett, died last night at Forest Lodge near ville of gout after longtime illness.

Charlottsville Francis An New Ole Diett Forest Lodge Ville

Mrs Maverick Recovers From Horse riding Injury

Mrs Robert Maverick is reported improving after injuries suffered when thrown from her horse Thursday last week. Medical officials say she is progressing well and hopes for a full recovery in coming days.

Robert Maverick

Ed Farrell Leaves Hospital After Injury Recovery

Ed Farrell of 73 River Avonua left Santa Tlos Hospital nearly recovered from hip injuries after being dragged by a horse on Tuesday. He previously faced a troubled aftermath and is reported improving steadily with treatment and rest.

Farrell River Avonua Sante Tlos Hospital

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U.S Kentucky Mexico 1 Elas Rabbi Marks EH. Harriman Commission Broker Self Whitcomb Railroad Hy Harriman Callaghan Maverick
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