Bankers Endorse San Antonio Rail Proposal Report
San Antonio Clearing House bankers endorsed the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway project with a 150000 dollar bonus upon completion to Crowther and bond of 50000 dollars to extend to the Rio Grande or Gulf. The move followed a two hour session assessing the English syndicate’s finances and was backed by most local banks including National Bank of Commerce and Frost National Bank.
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San Antonio
Rockport
National Bank of Commerce
W. R. King
City National Bank
Crowther
Clearing House
Healh
Ande River
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Mane
Frederick Terrell
Jessie Oppenheimer
D. & A. Oppenheimer Banking Company
R. L. Ball
E. J. Muir
Lockwood Banking Company
R.L. Ball
The
State Bank & Trust Company
Franz Groos
F. Groos Banking Company
T. C. Frost
Frost National Bank
J.N. Brown
Alamo National Bank
L. N. Walthall
West Texas Bank & Trust Company
N. 8. Graham
American Bank & Trust Company
Ernest L. Brown
Clearing House Ao
Alamo National Ank
J. N. Brown
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Company
Crystal City & Uvalde Railroad
Brow
Beating and execution of General Montero in Guayaquil
General Pedro Montero, once a Guayaquil hero, was captured January 22 and court martialed, then sentenced to sixteen years. Angry crowds shot him, beheaded his body, and burned the head and trunk as revolver fire swept the city. Generals Eloy Alfaro and Paez were sent to Quito for trial.
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Associated Press
Guayaquil
Pedro Montero
Montero
Flavio Alfaro
Quito
Leonidas Plaza
General Montero
Plaza
Eloy Alfaro
Paez
Capal
Vote on Increasing Rates for Modern Woodmen of America
Delegates at the Modern Woodmen of America convention in Chicago were slated to vote today on increasing insurance rates for the order. Opponents had not yet been permitted to present their case before the vote.
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Chicago
Woodmen of America
Local Forecast for San Antonio and Area
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity. Tonight and Saturday expect cloudy skies with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation indicated.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
United States Weather Snapshots Clear and Snow Across Cities
Morning observations list temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Oak Boston and Washington With wind directions and notes on snow or fair weather The data records recent low temperatures and current conditions across the region.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
Oak
Boston
Washington
San Antonio Light Denies AP Wire Sharing With Other Papers
The San Antonio Light asserts no Associated Press wire service content is carried by any newspaper other than itself. The statement emphasizes exclusive use and denies distribution to competing outlets.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
San Antonio Seeks Dual Railroads Vital to Region
Two major railroad projects face San Antonio and Southwest Texas. The San Antonio Rockport Mexican railroad would run from San Angelo through San Antonio to Rockport Tampico and Mexico City. J E Franklin plans a line from San Antonio to Campbellton and a spur from Fowlerton to connect with Crystal City Uvalde, reaching Aransas Pass. Local leaders urge broad support.
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San Antonio
Texas
Tidewater
San Antonio, Rockport
City of Mexico
J. E. Franklin
Campbellton
Crystal City
J. H. Savage
F. L. Hillyer
Mr. Franklin
Franklin
Four Die in Leesburg Georgia Train Wreck
Four people were killed in a Leesburg Georgia collision between an eastbound passenger train and a westbound freight train on the Central of Georgia line. Engineers J T Taylor G W Gassett G O Lindsay and a black fireman were among the dead. A mail clerk G L Simmons was injured. fog and possible confusion of orders blamed. No passengers were seriously hurt.
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Leesburg
Central of Georgia
Albany
Macon
J. T. Taylor
G. W. Gassett
Fort Valley
G. O. Lindsay
Eufaula
Ala
Leesburg Station
G. L. Simmons
Three Deaths in Bell Family Within Two Months
Mrs G I Bell of Harlandale died in a local hospital and was buried in City cemetery. Her 9 year old daughter Letha died at the family home after a two week typhoid illness. G Bell, the husband, died in late November. Two sons survive, with one daughter dead. another child presumed dead, leaving two survivors.
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Bell
G. I. Bell
Harlandale
City Cemetery No. 3
Letha
G. Bell
Duke Praised for Welcoming Reception in Capital
The Duke of Connaught returned to New York after visiting President Taft in Washington. He praised the democratic simplicity of ceremonies at the White House and at the British Ambassador Bryce’s home. The royal party planned to depart for Ottawa at 7:40 p m after a day of sightseeing and a final stay in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Duke of Connaught
Taft
Washington
National Capitol
White House
Bryce
Whitelaw Reid
Ottawa
National Press Club
Duke
Gaby Deslys Marries Harry Pilcer in London Cable
The Associated Press reports a London cablegram from Gaby Deslys stating she has married American dancer Harry Pilcer. Deslys and Pilcer had recently departed for a European theatrical engagement, stirring chatter in the theatrical colony.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Gaby
Gaby Deslys
Harry Pilcer
Pilcer
Europe
Double hanging set in Mississippi county Arkansas
In Osceola two inmates John Mellvain and Perry Coates face execution for murder marking the first double hanging in the county. The case stemmed from Mellvain’s killing of Jake Thomas after a dispute over moving a bed. Deputy Henry Coates killed Deputy Ferguson and wounded Deputy Dean in a separate riverfront incident.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Mississippi County
Arkansas
John Mellvain
Perry Coates
Osceola
Sheriff Hall
Jake Thomas
Wardell
Thomas
Mellvain
Estucky
Police Save Cultist From Crucifixion in Poland
In Lodz on January 26 police intervened as a group of Moravian women formed a cult around Kowalski and urged him to undergo crucifixion to prove their beliefs. He resisted, and officers halted the planned sacrificial act before it could occur.
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Associated Press
Lodz
Russian
Poland
Kowalski
City Opportunity Endorsement by J H Kirkpatrick
J H Kirkpatrick, tied to San Antonio development, endorses the new road project calling it the citys greatest commercial opportunity. He aims to secure a $100000 bonus for Franklin road and pledges twice that for the larger project, praising The Light for its stance on the road.
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J. H. Kirkpatrick
San Antonio
Kirkpatrick
Franklin Road
Meeting on rail agreement pledged for tonight
John B. Carrington secretary of the Chamber of Commerce said a San Antonio Rockport Mexican rail agreement details will be worked out at a meeting this evening. The report continues on page 7-4 column.
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John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Rail
Tail lamp and number 1570 found near 480 St. Mary's St
Found before dark Wednesday night a tail lamp and number 1570. Owner may reclaim by visiting Carter-Mullaly at 480 St. Mary's St. flat 18 and paying for this ad. Light want ads note ten day runs begin tomorrow with half cent per word pricing. Telephone inquiries to 176.
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Carter-Mullaly
St. Mary’s St
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