Senate inquiries widen into major trusts and absorption deals
Washington reports Commissioner Herbert Kooy Smith of the Bureau of Corporations testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tennessee Coal and the absorption of General Great corporations. He notes investigations into Standard Oil and other major trusts, with sugar and tobaccо concerns briefly reviewed. Numerous investigations proceed at congress’s request across multiple industries including timber hats and cotton exchanges.
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Senate
Tennessee Coal
Herbert Kooy Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Senador Culberson
Smith
Standard Oil Company
Wak. Ag
de Tobavca Trust
Congress
Weather forecast hints warmer with possible rain
A rough weather brief notes warmer temperatures likely tomorrow with a chance of rain. The storm system shifts eastward, with a cold wave lingering and a new front developing behind it. Weather service cautions lighter precipitation but unsettled conditions may persist in the region. Potential adjustments to plans as moisture returns.
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waMtlion
Bran Bay
British America
Athaitic
Hurricane Blows Roof Off Car on Train Near Lockhart
A luggage car on the southbound M. K. & T. train nearing Lockhart had its roof blown off by hurricane-force winds. The car suffered no other damage while the train traveled at about 7 miles per hour.
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Spenial
Lochban
Vox
Lockhart
Fire Department Run Rates and Alarm Summary
The Gre department in daqnasy logs a tun daily average with a total of 2 alarms. Not all days see calls, but as many as four runs occurred in 24 hours. Fire damage was not heavy, most blazes extinguished in time. Of total fires, three linked to ineen William, six to detective Nues aid chimney blazes. One stemmed from a gasoling stove exclusion, and one from unknown origin.
Rats in Chicago Feed Demand for Cat Teams
A Chicago report notes strong interest in rat-catching cats from Japan. One order for 600 cats was placed, but only 100 specimens could be supplied. A later request for 860 cats could not be fulfilled, highlighting supply constraints in the niche pest control trade.
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Japan
Eckhart Soon to Take Charge of Pierce Company
Speck to The Light reports Robert Eckhardt state receiver for the Waiters Pierce company said he expects to receive the court's mandate early next week to take charge of the corporation's property in the state Belehandt has retired from Austin after conferring with Attorney General Davideon
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Tex
Robert, Eckhardt
Waiters Pierce
Belehandt
Austin
Altommey
Davideou
Austin House Advances and Setbacks in County Bill Debates
Special to The Light reports that Austin battles in the state legislature push to defeat the Banks bill exempting Collett county from the law while prior bills abolishing county auditors in populations under 60 000 faced unfavorable committee reports. The House considers constitutional amendments, ad valorem tax for Confederate pensions, and several experimental station bills with mixed fortunes. Governor Campbell is en route to Austin as committees advance and adjournments shape the week’s actions.
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Austin
House Committee On
Jennings, Robertson and
Westbrook
Abe
Senate
House
Earthquake Shakes Southern Spain. Minor Damage Reported
Reports from England indicate a disastrous air quake struck near Totana in Murcia. Minor damage occurred with walls cracking in a few houses while residents fled Merlant and Olas fearing a Messina like disaster. A dense gray cloud hid the air and hailstones the size of walnuts covered ground up to seven centimeters.
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Spain
Barcelona
England
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Mureia
Merlant
Olas
Patie
Messina
Valencia
Fire Sweeps Multiple Homes as Blazes Break Out
A fierce blaze driven by high winds damaged or destroyed about fifteen buildings on Labor Street and nearby areas. Twenty houses damaged including a one story home on Santos Street. The fire caused about 1000 dollars in losses to the church and 600 dollars to another residence. A stove overheated starting the fire, with embers spreading to shingles and nearby structures. Firefighters worked for over an hour to control the flames after a second alarm, aided by resident bucket brigades and wind-driven embers threatening additional homes.
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Inter
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Alive Tire Department
Mutat Tire Dhiaige
Moun Zion Negro
de Reade
Stats Malls Wild
Tom Geiftin
Santos Street
Mary Ciperwood
Ephrian Bailey
Stella Willians
Pas
Wririck
Thayecompanies
Chittén
Tom Griffin
Ninge
Wrieht
Senne
City of Marquette Narrowly Survives Lake Michigan Voyage
The wooden steamer City of Marquette routed through heavy lake ice near Chicago and Waukegan. A blaze and flooding driven by a gale left the vessel listing and shrouded in water, but the crew of 12 soothed and reached Waukegan after 11 hours, with Captain Arthur Hill pledging to repair the boat within days.
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City of Margette
Lake Michigan
Waukegan
War Kegan
Chinagy
Marquette
Fale
Arthur Hill
Stove Causes Small Fire at Miller Home
Fire broke out shortly after 4 PM yesterday at WW A Miller's residence 409 Cons Street, caused by an overturned stove. An alarm was sounded, fire extinguished with no injuries and about 40 dollars damage to the building contents.
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Cons Street
Dutch capital to back Port O Connor railroad scheme
A Blazement from The Hague reports that Will Golonze lands will enlist Dutch capital to build the Port O Connor, Rio Grande and Northam railroad from San Antonio to Port O Connor. Construction is planned to start by May 1 and the full line to San Antonio targeted within two years with a $10,000,000 syndicate in backing.
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Port O'Conner
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Weidewante
Ditech Gapitat
Ske Goran Wid
Victoria
Npenaygar
Tity
Halland
Mike Gorgam
Ieima
Daving Gate
Alrnee
Cracking Station Safe Loot Sparks Bank Heist Tale
A station at Tolar was broken into by Wirsira who forced entry and escaped with a reported sum from the Carntoy State Bank. Police say $14,000 was taken as investigators probe the incident and its impact on the community.
Gin Burns Raise Cry Of Firebug In Mt Pleasant
A gin south east of Mt Pleasant Texas was destroyed by fire last night with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. Authorities suspect incendiary involvement as investigators begin inquiry into the blaze and its origin.
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Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Tan
F. McCauley
Here
Local forecast for San An Ne Longe and VietnLys
Tonight and Sunday expect increasing cloudiness and warm temperatures. The minimum and maximum temperatures are not clearly readable due to text errors, with a likely mild to warm outlook for the two day period.
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San Anne Longe
VietnLys
Rebs
At & Metock
Run's Fight for Liberty Ow Tory
Former police chief petitions for release from jail via habeas corpus writ asserting liberty rights. The action seeks judicial review of detention and magnetizes local interest in due process. Authorities argue legality of confinement while the petitioner cites constitutional protections.
Indictment Says Murder In Irvin Case Opens
Court adjourned at noon in the Irvin habeas corpus case as the state resumed with City Detective Frank Newnan on the stand. Defense says three witnesses will testify. Irvin is accused of killing Gabriel, a coachman for M Castanola, on January 28. Witnesses describe the depot incident, Motions over writ of habeas corpus, and testimony from Maywood, Dorning, Angoth, and others about the confrontation and the fatal shooting.
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Erank Newnan
Baker
Newnen
wWhiorney McAshill
Will F Irvin
Sheriiff Maysey
Nipper
Vooma
Gabriel Ws
Sirevacus
W. H. Irvin
Pond
Denyer
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Harry Herterhong
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Haywood
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Dawn
Cerariel
Mann
Eyk Maywood
Iin
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Ile
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Jae Haywood
Fred Dorning
Clurk
M. Castanola & Son
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Tor
Horning
Trvin
Lovie Angth
Delver
Gastanola & Son
Austin
Faluniay
Gaahnola
Plana
Tryin
Gabel
Blizzard Blows Through Brooklyn Tenement Fire
A violent blizzard reached New York as strong winds and snow sparked a rapid tenement fire in Brooklyn. Four families were cast into the streets, residents escaped with their lives, and nearby structures suffered burns and smoke damage amid the storm.
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Westen Blizsard
Brooklyn
Snemeat Sras
Jurors Health Questioned in Garner Case
Nashville Tenn Jan 30 The tenth day of the trial of Coronel Uscowan Robin Cooper and John Sharpe for the murder of former Senator Garner continues with jurors questioned about physical condition. One juror found unfit due to health was excused after discussion among defense and prosecution. The jury later decided Whitworth should be excused by probation and privative. Verdict report expected Monday.
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Tenn
Coronel Uscowan
Robin Cooper
John Sharpe
Garner
Une
Dulge Wart
Whitworth
Ford Ote
Bright
Monty
Verdict in O16 bE2 Case Sets High Damages
A court today overruled a motion and allowed a verdict for the defendant in a case involving Heel company. A jury awarded $18,692 to the plaintiff, with the explosion and resulting death cited in the record.
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Fatal Leap From Carito Platform in Cincinnati Tragedy
A severe accident in Cincinnati during a great war era event left 87 passengers in a panic as they jumped a railing and fell into a ravine. Motorman Joseph Milligan died shortly after, and Lieutenant Poppe was seriously injured while aiding the injured amid chaos and shrieking.
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Chftonayelme
Baltour
Joseph Milligan
Poppe
Ge Lala
Eer
Lormin
Mevar
Pope
Mali Wun
Taft Promises Clean Cabinet Sweep at Inauguration
A Washington report states President Taft will overhaul the cabinet with four current members likely to depart. No ambassadorial postings are planned, and Agriculture Secretary Wilson and Postmaster General Mayor appear as targets in the anticipated reshuffle.
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James Telsearatiey
Woesenkanbiriet Umea
Wison
Winter Storm Strikes South Ties Railways And Towns
Describes widespread storm damage from wind and sleet across the south and central U S. Isolation of cities, railroad delays in Arkansas Oklahoma Georgia and Texas, and extensive power and wire damage with losses running into thousands. Reports snow across Kentucky Tennessee and North Texas with temperatures dropping and trains operating near schedule. Consolidates several weather updates from Louisville Fort Worth and El Paso noting colder conditions and ongoing service disruption.
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Arkansas
Oklahome
Geippi
Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
Nowata Fire Destroys 13 Businesses and Two Banks
A massive blaze in Nowata Oklahoma across the line from Calterville Kansas wiped out 13 business houses two banks and the county courthouse or coat house. The fire caused an estimated loss of about 200000 with most of the town emptied and residents displaced.
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Calterville
Kan
Nowata
Okahoma
County Coat House
Soter
Oklahoma
Unknown steamer foundered off coast in storm
Shoaly lightship reports an unknown steamer foundered three miles northwest of the lightship during today’s storm. Wreckage seen from the Vincanier or wreckage. crew fate unknown. Winds southwest at 43 miles per hour. sea moderately high.
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Wilsabedl
Shoaly
Soute
Night Shift Underway On Houston Street Paving
Work on Houston Street paving shifted to night shifts beginning last night at Toole. Crews lay concrete and asphalt along the shore side, with paving continuing under the contract. It is likely three more days of work will finish before Monday, and the project has 16 working days left to complete.
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Toole
Mores
Shorouchtare
Irrpass
Cotumry
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