Wreck on Artesian Belt near Somerset injures several
A derailment on the Artesian Belt railroad near Somerset injures J W Allen and William Slim both of Poteet seriously and fatally, with Fred Fentiman of San Antonio also seriously hurt. About twenty five passengers were aboard as officials begin inquiries into the cause and condition of the injured.
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Fred Fentiman
John F. Fentiman
San Antonio
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Somerset
J. W. Allen
Poteet
J. Frank Allen
William Slimm
Artesian Belt Railroad
Leon N. Walthall
Simmons
Drs. Walthall
T. T. Jackson
Allen
Allen Or Mr. Fentiman
Mr.entiman
Fentiman
Artesian Belt
Duke of Fife Dies in Assuan
The Duke of Fife, brother in law of George V, died in Assuan Upper Egypt at six o clock this evening after a prolonged illness from lung congestion.
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Assuan
Upper Egypt
Duke of Fife
George V
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Tuesday expect fair skies with frost tonight and continued dry conditions. Winds light. Temperatures will dip chilly overnight, then rise modestly during the day.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 14 to 26 degrees with winds varying from NW to east. Forecasts show snow or rain possible in several cities including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Washington with continued cold and possible precipitation through Tuesday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on AP wire carried by papers beyond San Antonio Light
The claim that the Associated Press leased wire to San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is asserted as baseless and without foundation. The notice rejects any such assertion as unfounded and without evidence.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Italia cruiser Piemonte seizes British flagged launch
In the Red Sea area on January 29 the Italia cruiser Piemonte anchored off Ras Kethis and towed a boat flying the British flag into the bay. The Thornycroft and company launch, used for Turkish government revenue service, was being transferred for the same purpose.
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Associated Press
Red Sea
Piemonte
Arabia
Ras Kethis
Thornycroft and Company
Thornycrit and Company
Three Children Die in Farmhouse Fire
Dees 8. C. Jan. 29. Three Gibson children were burned to death and another injured when a fire destroyed the Gibson farmhouse near Campodela South Carolina. The children were alone. James Gibson, 9, was badly burned and expected to die. The father had gone away, leaving a grate fire burning in a lower room.
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Associated Press
Dees
Iter Gibson
Campodela
S. C
Gibson
James Gibson
Robbers Hit Cleveland Bank In Early Morning Shootout
Four men attempted a bank grab in Cleveland at dawn. A telephone operator disturbed the scene as Officer J W Bradford was shot in the leg during a brief exchange of fire. The robbers fled. two were inside and two outside, bricks removed from the vault and explosives readied before discovery.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
J. W. Bradford
Bradford
Chamber of Commerce backs Franklin road fund drive
Directors meeting at 11 am reaffirmed support to raise 100000 for J B Franklin's railroad from San Antonio through Campbellton to the Gulf. About 40900 subscribed. twelve soliciting committees to report by 5 pm as efforts continue to meet the February 1 goal.
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Chamber of Commercce
J. BE. Franklin
San Antonio
Campbellton
Gulf of Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Amalgamated Chamber of Commerce
Franklin Road
Charlies Graebner
John B. Carrington
Nat. M. Washer
Jake Wolff
A. H.jones
Otto Koehler
J. N. Brown
F. L. Hillyer
L. J. Hart
J. H. Savage
Fred Reutzel
T. L. Conroy
The
Publicity League
R. H. Wester
Real Estate Exchange
Ohio Progressives Call for Harmon Nomination
The Associated Press reports Ohio progressives urge Governor Harmon to seek a progressive presidency. The statement criticizes the Payne-Aldrich tariff and supports a congress willing to challenge the tariff bill.
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Ohio
Columbus
Darrow Expects Indictments In Bribery Case
Los Angeles, Jan 29 Darrow says he expects to be indicted as part of the grand jury probe into jury bribery linked to the McNamaras. He denied involvement in bribery, testified about arranging bail, and said he will stay in Los Angeles until his case is resolved.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Lecompte Davis
Clarence
Darrow
McNamaras
Joseph Ford
Supreme Court
James B. McNamara
Brandeis Clashes With Steel Counsel Before Committee
Louis Brandeis of Boston and D A Reed for United States Steel debated the labor policy inquiry before the Stanley committee. Brandeis assailed Judge Gary’s praise of the steel company’s treatment of workers and cited lengthy hours and harsh conditions as evidence of corporate incapacity to value human life.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louis Brandeis
Boston
D. A. Reed
United States Steel Corporation
Stanley
Reed
Brandeis
Gary
Neil
Bureau, of Labor
Mrs Niggli Dies in City at Early Hour
Mrs Agnes Niggli widow of Emil Niggli a prominent local contractor died this morning. Born December 21 1857 she lived in this city all her life and is survived by her husband three sons two step children a sister and four brothers. Funeral will be Tuesday at 3 PM from 705 South Alamo and burial in the old Lutheran cemetery with Rev O W Hartmann officiating pallbearers named H B Taylor Albert Beitel Charles G Boelhauwe Charles Scholl August Biesenbach and August Briam.
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Agnes Niggli
Emil Niggli
Niggli
Edwin
Harry
Emil Jr
P. H. Grossman
el Paso
Texas
Gus F. Niggli
Amanda Jesse
Eugene Lane
South Alamo Street
Old Lutheran Cemetery
Rev
O. W. Hartmann
St. John Lutheran Church
H. B. Taylor
Hondo
Albert Beitel
Charles G. Boelhauwe
Charles Scholl
August Biesenbach
August Briam
Volz Murder Trial Postponed Due to Defense Counsel Absence
The trial of J. P. Volz for the alleged murder of his wife was postponed until this afternoon because defense counsel Carlos Bee was absent this morning. Bee had been in Mexico and only arrived in the city today. A special venire of jurors and all witnesses were ordered to appear in court at 2:30 PM.
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Carlos Bee
J. P. Volz
Mr. Bee
Mexico
Ambiguous War Dispatches Reach San Francisco
Fragmentary sighting of Chinese military movements and imperial forces reported by the Free Press. Mentions General Chan and Chang Hsun near Tien Tsin and a dispatch from Canton as imperial armies mobilize in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Hsun
London
Chan
Tien Tsin
Ku Cheng Tsin
Defeats by Manchu Forces Reported in 19th Century Conflict
Fragmentary report notes Chinese Manchus killed and treated in a military clash. Mentions Republications and Republicans in Washington amid tariff debates and House votes with references to Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvanian representatives. Context unclear due to damaged text.
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Ohio
Ror
Illinois
Pepsia
Machinertheya
Repibe
Linois
Limsd
Taft Begins Three Day Trip in Ohio
President Taft arrives in Cleveland Ohio for a three day visit with stops in Columbus and Akron. He will address the Chamber of Commerce at noon and meet former Governor Myron Herrick before four more banquets. The trip centers on national politics and anticipated remarks on insurgency.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Taft
Ohio
Columbus
Akron
Chamber of Commerce
Myron Herrick
Sneed Defense Denies Court Jurisdiction in Murder Case
Fort Worth Texas January 29 A motion challenging the Seventeenth district court's jurisdiction in the murder case of Captain A G Boyce Sr against defendant John Beal Sneed sparked a state defense versus prosecutor clash. The defense argues the indictment was returned to the Sixty-seventh district court and could not be filed in the Seventeenth without transfer. Security in the courtroom was tightened as 100 veniremen were screened with only six excused. The Boyce and Sneed families are prominently represented.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Seventeenth District Court
John Beal Sneed
A. G. Boyce Sr
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Sneed
Sixty-seventh District Grand Jury
Sixty-seventh District Court
Tom Simmons
Sixty-seventh District
Swayne
Boyce
Collier to Fly Across Isthmus From New Orleans
Robert J. Collier president of the Aero Club of America sails from New Orleans for Panama this week. He plans to cross the isthmus in his aeroplane on return and photograph the canal. He will use the same aircraft he loaned to the United States army for Rio Grande mobilization scouting.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert J. Collier
Aero Club of America
New Orleans
Panama
Canal
United States Army
Rio Grande
Texas
Rioting At Mills Forces Mills To Operate On Reduced Scale
Serious rioting erupted in Lawrence Massachusetts as strikers blocked mill access. Many mills reopened only at greatly reduced capacity. Several injured and arrests made including Taras Parnaganian charged with assaulting the city marshal. Militia and police limited action.
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Assachusetts
Lawrence
Mass
Ets
Associated Press
Taras Parnaganian
O’sullivan
Henry offers bill to probe money trust investigations
Representative Henry of the house rules committee introduced a bill to appoint a seven member special committee to examine all investigations proposed in pending resolutions including the money trust inquiry. The bill aims to centralize investigations pending before committees in Washington on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Henry
House Rules Committee
Money Trust
Railway dispute over bond offers halts San Antonio project
The Real Estate Exchange civic committee reports a minor clash with the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railway over bond provisions. The committee proposed a $50,000 bond guarantee from a local bank in lieu of the bond, while the railway offered an immediate bond or more funds. Witnesses dispute who heard the proposal, but Wester believes the issue will be resolved and the railroad ultimately secured.
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San Antonio, Rockport & Mexican Railroad
R. H. Wester
Real Estate Exchange
San Antonio
S. A. Hopkins
Wester
Hopkins
Cowper-Thwaite
Mr. Wester
Exc
The
Civic Organizations Committee
San Antonio, Rockport and Mexican Railway Company
Rockport
Crowther
Mission
San Angelo
Canaia
Citzens of
Maek & Feet Co
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