Two Lives Lost as Hurricane Hits Coast
Harlingen area endures the worst damage as a hurricane sweeps the coast. High winds and heavy rains wreck homes and streets, with two deaths confirmed amid widespread flooding and power outages.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
Severe storm wrecks houses in Widalgo Hidalgo County
Special Dispatch reports a fierce storm inundated the town of Harfingen and surrounding Hidalgo areas. Homes were wrecked, boats destroyed, and residents sought refuge in a railroad hotel and quarantining station as the island residents were moved to the mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Forterday
Torrey
Tnick
Tarpou
Harfingen
McAllen
Hidalgo County
Rain and Wind Hit San Benito Yesterday
Strong winds and heavy rain struck San Benito yesterday, lasting all day. Authorities estimate seven to eight inches of rainfall with property damage running into thousands of dollars. No lives reported lost though crops and other property suffered harm.
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Sin
Benita
Daly J
Benito
Bank cashier charged in $8195 holdup case
Special Gispaten, Fort Worth Tex July 1. Grand jury returned an indictment charging Walter King cashier of the Waggoner Bank Trust company branch Willeh held up and robbed of 8195 by two men wearing disguise. Source of King unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vort Worth
Tex
Tod
Walter King
Waggoner Bank & Trust
Bond issue approved for Seaboard Air Line financing
Announcement from Atlanta dated July 1 states the railroad commission approves a 150 million dollar bond plan for the Seaboard Air Line. It authorizes 125 million in 4 percent funding bonds and 23 million in mortgage bonds. Also notes burial of Private Michael Gendron with service at Fort Saint Monde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Atlanta
Seaboard Air’ ‘Ino Railway
Rorgin Railroad Commission
Madey Fere Oay
Michael Gendron
Yee
Ordas
Fort San Noustea
A.hi, Bader
National Cemetery
Threats Against Mayor in Nashville Reported
An anonymous letter threatening Mayor Brown with death over prohibition enforcement was received in Nashville. Four former saloon keepers and a brewer wagon driver were arrested for violating the statewide law as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Associated Press
Mayvar Brown
Wagol
San Antonio June Brides Set Record in June
County clerk records show 159 marriage licenses issued in June. The piece notes June’s tradition of weddings and the shift to July brides as spring gives way to summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Antonio
San Antonio
Eoon
Dan Cupid
Wattimony
Tania
Senate debate on corporation tax in tax policy clash
In Washington the Senate revisited the corporation tax as a tactic against the income tax. Senator McCumber challenged Aldrich’s remarks and said he spoke for himself, not the finance committee, amid continued discussion of corporate taxation policy. A separate item from Wichita Falls Texas reports a Mexican laborer injured in a train incident with a railroad worker dying later en route to a hospital.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
McCumber
Susator Horah
Tdzho
Aldrich
Tay
Finance Comitiee
Indictments Against the Qugah Trust Charge Conspiracy
Federal grand jury indicts the American Sugar Refining Company and six directors plus two others for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Named defendants include Washington Thorne, Arthur Donner, Charles Jeniff, John Parsons, John Mayor, and George Frazier. Also indicted are Gustave Kissel and Thomas Harnett. Court date set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American ‘Sugar Refining Company
de Rectora
Federal Grand Jury
Washington Thomse
American Sugar Refining Company
Arthur Donner
Charles Jenff
John Parsons
John Mayor
Mirristown
N. d
George Frazier
Philadelphia
Southern Pacific Orders 26,000 Tons of Heavy Rails
New Orleans July 1 The Southern Pacific railroad has placed an order for 26 000 tons of ninety pound steel rails for Louisiana and Texas lines. General Manager Thronswell Jay spoke in New Orleans noting the order will lay 185 miles of track and replace seventy five pound rails used in earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Railroad
Louisiana and Texas Lines
Thronswell Jay
New Orleana
Harvard Wins Both Boat Races at Thames
London Conn July 1 The varsity four oared race between Yale and Harvard on the Thames was won by Harvard by three and a half lengths with times Harvard 13 14 Yale 13 23. The freshman race between the same crews followed and Harvard also won by ten lengths. Official times Harvard 12 49 Yale 12 49. Large crowd attended in fair weather. The varsity crews row at 6 o clock this evening.
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Associated Press
London
Conn
Eroye
Yale
Harvard
Thames
Baryari
Ileal
Pha
Grand Jury Reports No Indictments In Lynch Case
The special grand jury tasked with investigating the lynching of Jim Hodge in the city on May 4 adjourned this morning without reporting indictments. The six men held in jail were released pending further action by the grand jury.
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Wrier
Tor
Jim Hodge
Indications of War Seen by General Bell at Fort Leavenworth
General J Franklin Bell warned at Fort Leavenworth graduation exercises that war is possible and that peace is far off. He said arbitration will not settle all disputes and urged readiness for military service as youths enter military schools. He noted causes for war not solvable by arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kes
J. Franklin Bell
Amy Survive
Fort Leavenworth
Guy
Prohibition Era Rejoicing as Saloons Close in Memphis
An Associated Press dispatch reports Tennessee prohibition goes into effect at midnight. Memphis saloons largely shut with few open to shuffle stock. streets busy then calm. bands dressed in china decorations parade in mock solemnity amid orderly crowds.
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Memphis
Acquitted Killer Fatally Blamed In Shootings
A man acquitted of killing Constable Kem Young allegedly fired on another man at the home of Mrs Marig Mohrle. The injured 24 year old Toker was wounded as Wright, backed by Mrs Mohle, fled. Police face a murky case as Beth Tover and Mrs Mobile Vaink are mentioned in fragile condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J. Laing
Wat. Wright
Kem Young Sestordly
Has. Toker
Marig Mohrle
Mohle
Wright
Beth Tover
Mobile
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions with probable showers tonight or Friday. The 5 AM temperature reached 80 degrees with a high around 73. Wind light and variable with no significant weather events noted.
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San Antoni
Eulock
Beginnings of Warrant Service On 1500 Delinquent Tax Warrants
Warrants have been issued against individuals in Tulex county for failure to pay delinquent taxes. Sheriff Newblock began serving the warrants today with the process moving forward through local authorities.
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Tisa, OW
Stregih Lendted Ett Vena
Tulex County
Sherif
Kansas City Conference Aims to End Kansas Coal Strike
Associated Press reports officials from the United Mine Workers of America and Edwin Perry meet with the Southwestern Coal Operators Association in Kansas City to resolve the eight thousand miner dispute in the Kansas coal field. Alexander Howett cites nine miners refusing to restore the check off system, risking action by the national miners’ board.
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T Associated Press
Kansas City
He Southwest
Edwin Perry
United Afine Workers of America
Asso Lion
Kansas
Alexander Howett
Missouri
Oklahoma
Body of Chinaman Found Wedged in Wash Tub
Detectives investigate a laundry at 14 Blanton Street where the body of an unknown Chinese man was found wedged in a wash tub after being dragged with a rose. Initial identification as Ung Yow follows a report tying a Leon Ling case to the incident and suspected robbery remains under review.
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Associated Press
New York
Daly de
Blanton Street
Leon Ling
Baie Sigel
Ung Yow
Messina Hit by Severe Quake Adds to Calamity
News from New York reports Mayor Mclellan dismissed Police Commissioner Bingham and marked lieutenants for removal deepening municipal crisis. In Messina Calabria six months after December 28 quake, new shocks caused panic, walls toppled, and fires loomed as troops and sailors were deployed to prevent looting and aid refugees.
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Associated Press
New York
Mclellan
Inday
Theodore Bingham
Dffce
Associated Prose
Meerlan
Bingham
Hansen
Poliva
Wansen
Sapreme Court
Jnstice Gaynor
George Duffy
Bragkyn Youls
Rogues” Gallery
Mecshia
Worathan
Calabria
Sicily
Messina
Heggle
Walla
Wallz
Observatory
Jawaga
Directors set plan to raise 120000 for railroad bonus
Business Men's oil leaders will study forming a central committee of seven to lead a campaign to raise 90 000 cash bonus and 30 000 for bonus purchases to secure the Fredericksburg railroad. A neutral seven member committee is favored to direct efforts. The group meets at 3 o clock this afternoon at the Business Men's club on Crockett street to finalize subscription plans.
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Predericksburg
Keven
Ino
Business Men's Club
Crockett Street
San Antonio
Fifth Trial Verdict of Guilty for Walter Hickey
Special Disputeh Wichita Falls Texas reports the fifth trial of Walter Hickey for the 1903 murder of Tom D. in Haskell County. The jury returned a guilty verdict and assessed ten years imprisonment. A motion for a new trial was filed. Previous trials ended in guilty verdicts that were reversed or overturned on appeal.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Tuly Inn
Walter Hickey
Tom D
Haskell County
Gus
Hickey
Taft Returns to the White House
President Taft arrived at 10:22 this morning after reforming from New Haven and proceeded to the White House by automobile with his party.
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I Taft
Associated Press
Washington
Taft
New Haven
White House
Threats Against Judge Reach Union City
A letter threatens Judge Jones with assassination and warns of killings and arson if a verdict against eight white riders is upheld. The missive, in broken text, claims vengeance and memory of the Metter case, describing fires and bloodshed to follow.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tere
Tate
Vireoit Quarty
St. Teve
Taut
de Iy
Patina
Enion
Ndge Jones
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At-San Benito
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Brand
Railroad Commission
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Qugah Trust
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Bell
Clinadinst
Franklin Bell
Tennessee
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Eltis Wainwright
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Folk
Wainwright
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McClellan
Reggio
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