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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1909

Page

16

Retaliatory Tariff Provisions Spark Senate Clash

United States senate passes the Aldrich tariff plan’s maximum and minimum sections amid heated debate. Dolliver calls the measure like religion, noting opposition from Democrats and four Republicans. Cunmins proposes a 25 percent cap alternative, while Bristow Martin Crawford and La Follette oppose, warning of a commercial war with foreign nations.

Hent Gould Muarzin Yates Bhively Bristow Kansas Martin Ohio Crawford South Dakota LaFollette Wisconsin

Chicago Fourth of July fireworks injure several

United Press reports Chicago's Fourth of July celebrations produced several injuries. Elsie Cook, 20, blinded by a torpedo device. Lawrence L. Moser, 8, badly burned. Edith Roter, 11, burned and dying. Officials expect a quieter day. Fireworks are banned tomorrow. health officials set emergency stations and stock tetanus antitoxin for powder burns.

United Press Chicago Ssf Elsie Cook Lawrence Moser Edith Roter Varias Venta

Police Shakeup Blamed for Sigel Murder Probe Lapses

United Press reports that Mayor Urellian’s police shakeup and the departure of Commissioner Bingham hindered progress on the Elsie Sigel murder investigation. Coroner Starburger and District Attorney Hig tind gration criticize police for inaction. Detectives report new tips from the Four Brothers Society and comments from interpreter Quan Nich Yam about continued obstacles and alleged evasions by suspects.

United Press New York Ily Theodore A. Bingham AlcUrellan Elsie Sigela Juiius Harburger Ie Girl Starburger Jean Ftarburger Fict Attorney’s Sigel

City to Guard Mitchell Lake Sewage Outlet Plan

A city hall meeting produced a plan to secure a 40 year sewer outlet use of Mitchell Lake. Mayor Callaghan and officials demand a written agreement from Francis Switch tract purchasers. A new land company, led by William Cassin, may buy about 9000 acres near Mitchell Lake for around 200000 dollars.

Mitchell Lake Callaghan Abternon Maverin Wiekeland God Richler Charles Ogden Will Cassin Winchester Kelso Iow Francis Switch Tract Countleil William Cassin Mitehel

Farland Arrested in Dakota Crime Case

Aberdeen, July 3. Emil Victor, a 4‑year farm hand from Rudolph, was arrested tonight on suspicion of complicity in the murder of John W. Christie, his wife, Mildred Christie, and Michael Hogoane. Authorities say a watch belonging to a Christie family member was found on Victor, and robbery is alleged as the motive. The slayings occurred about 7 this morning, with multiple wounds and bullets inflicted in the Christie residence. an inquest was ordered after bodies were transported to Aberdeen.

Associated Press Aberdeen Emil Victor Jol Murrow Rudolph John W. Christie Mildred Michael Hogoane Victor Northville Christie Familly Marning Chistie Lin Christie Arcaséin Pha Roynaue Chintie Rayanne Shota James HW. Roynane Michael Roynane

Deaf and Dumb Motes Hold Texas Convention in Houston

The first state convention for Deaf and Dumb Motes in Texas gathered hundreds of delegates in Houston city hall. The assembly, lasting through the sixth, plans to elect officers and set program aims for the year.

Houston Tex Tyly Texas Mora Judinto Battlefield

Italian extortion case set for trial Monday in Memphis

Four Italians arrested this week face charges of attempting to extort money from Gianni Santoni a Memphis fruit dealer. Santoni received a demand for several thousand dollars and police say Jim will testify at the trials, though his location remains secret.

United Trend Memphis Tenn Gianni Santoni Santoni Jim

British Navy Necessary to United States

The Observer argues for a strong British navy to safeguard the Monroe Doctrine and American welfare. It claims English sea power protects the Americas, warns Germany seeks expansion, and contends U S interests decline if Britain’s navy wanes, given America’s vast Pacific coast.

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Taft Family Goes to Beverly for Summer

Washington July 3 The Taft family leaves the White House for the summer. President Taft will remain away until Congress acts while Mrs Taft and the family join the household at Beverly Mass for the heated season arriving tomorrow. The party travels with Captain Archibald Ball and officials aboard the federal express. The president plans a stay at the Evans cottage then a trip to Norwich Conn for celebrations. He will visit towns around Lake Champlain to commemorate the discovery of the lake by the explorer after whom it is named.

United Press Washington Taft White House Congress Charlie Helen Jojonew Deverly Mass Archibald Ball Chies Misehler Federal Express Evans Cottage Salem Bay Norwich Conn le Town Lake Champlain ICC

Four Hurt In Auto Accident In Memphis

Four people were seriously injured in an automobile crash while returning from the country club early this morning. Injured are Margarot Tongs Nadalie Armstrong Aupélitia Ghestrut of Danville Kentucky and McCay Vaan Vieat. Two others escaped with minor injuries and fled, while remaining witnesses refused to ID themselves. The car overturned after hitting something on the road, sending all four to hospital.

United Frese Memphis Hily Tinaira Ssa Automobile Acaltent Margarot Tongs Nadalie Armstrong Aupélitia Ghestrut Danville Kentucky Ait McCay Vaan Vieat Yauip Wen van Vieat Micy Svery

Fire destroys many buildings in Nampa business district

A large fire caused by a fire cracker wiped out about thirty of the town s largest buildings in Nampa Idaho injuring none reported water mains failed and aid from Boise arrived too late to stop the blaze. The Bank of Naxypa building was dynamited to save the Dewey Place hotel and a special train with a fire engine was sent but could only halt further spread.

Tinitad Boizoy Muko Nampa Iiale Boise Bank of Naxypa Dewey Place

Leper Removed From Train in Washington to New York

A man believed to be an unconfirmed leper, John Early, left Washington on a Pennsylvania train at 10 20 pm for New York where he would seek treatment at the skin and cancer hospital. He traveled in secrecy with Captain Seaver of the Salvation Army, and authorities noted the exit was conducted quietly from an isolated house near the district jail.

Unitell Press Washington D. C Pennsylvania John Early New York Skin and Cancer Hospital Captain Seaver Salvation Army Barry Swith Howe Sistriet Waion

Tallest man inland dies at Texas home

Special Dlalatohy Mt Pleasant, Tex. July 3. Col. IL. C. Thronatgruped 78, the tallest man in the United States, died suddenly today at his home near here. He was seven feet, seven and a half inches high, staing on his bare feet. He was a widely known Confederate veteran and attended the Memphis reunion while his great stature attracted omned attention. The casket im which br is to be buried is eight and a wall fel log and specially constructed.

Mt Pleasant Tex Col IL. C. Thronatgruped United States Hi Home Here Memphis

Chinatown Fourth Celebration Lights Up Chicago Charm

Chicago Chinatown marks its first Independence Day celebration with a lantern festival and fireworks. Officials estimate revelers spent thousands of dollars on Brastor bets as part of the Fourth of July commemoration in Chicago Chinatown, Michigan.

United Press Chicago Chinatown

Local Weather Forecast for Wastington Area

Special forecast for Monday predicts fair and cooler conditions in the western portion of the country and over the south Atlantic. Minor temperature fluctuations expected with no major changes anticipated beyond typical w eather patterns.

Wastington South Atlantic Yang Tana Moses AO

Birthday of Nation Observed with Patriot Festival

United Frags New York reports from Vienna that B H Harriman the railroad magnate shows a slight paralysis of the lower limbs after an X ray examination by Professor Knecht. Harriman rests at Zenvaering Austria while experts predict only partial relief and expect he will continue to work.

United Frags New York Vienna B. H., Harriman Harriman Zenvaering Austria Cabin Adolph Specialiat

Heat Wave Death Toll Tops Week in Chicago

Health commissioner bulletin reports eighty four deaths attributed to extreme heat over the past week in Chicago. Infants under three account for forty seven fatalities, with most other victims being elderly. The heat wave intensified, leaving boulevards notably without visitors.

United Press Chicago Health Commissioner’s Bulletin

Five Fuller Family Members Drowned in Colorado Reservoir

United Press reports near Wellington Colorado a fishing trip end in tragedy as five members of the George Fuller family perish in Reservoir No 9. The dead are George Fuller 49 Minnie Fuller 38 Helen Fuller 16 Gladys Fuller 12 and two unnamed members. The incident occurred three miles northwest of Wellington.

United Presa Fort Collins Colo George Flier Reservoir No. 9 Wellington Colorado George Fuller Minnie Fuller Hlen Fceimgr Gladys Fuller

Sand Drift Halts Train Near Kingsville

A St. Louis and Brownsville passenger train from Houston was stopped several hours south of Ringaville by a large sand drift blocking the track. Passengers helped shovel the pile as dunes along the line rose, creating a dangerous sand storm of the kind that follows heavy dunes.

United Press

Cone Johnson Speaks at Bruceville Picnic Amid Race Talk

In Bruceville, Cone Johnson of Tyler addressed a crowd at Vinceville radar, focusing mainly on prohibition and drifting into the gubernatorial race. Culler Thomas of Dallas spoke praising Governor Vienna Bailey.

Cone Johnson Bruceville Waco Tex

Military Pageant Plans Seen at San Pedro Park

Athletic games and public exercises come to San Pedro Park as organizers announce a military pageant. Local officials and volunteers prepare marquees, demonstrations, and opening ceremonies for a community event with expected crowds and safety measures.

San, Pedro Park

Impressive Flag Raising Ceremonies on Independence Day

A grand parade forms from the federal building through San Pedro springs with units from Fort Sam Houston and Confederate Veterans noted. Spanish War Veterans and GA B lines up next, followed by R H Hare, camp author, and J Ira Kirchevitle to give the Independence Day oration at 3 pm in San Padre park after patriotic exercises. Athletic events will begin with multiple entries allowed for broader participation.

Federal San Pedro Springs Athelotic Sporta Yan Pedro Pavilion Independensa Warner Bun Antonia Confederate Veterans T. F. Alexander Slows Henry Arnold HL Karber Fort Sam Houston Hueyisono G.A. B R. ‘Hare Teo Hands San Padre Park B. Pe Carl J. Ira Kirchevitle

Jurist Dies At Ball Game In Pittsburg

Pittsburg July 3 judge Christopher Magee age 74 retired supreme court judge collapsed at Forbes Field park club house during Chicago and Pittsburg Nations league game. He was stricken with apoplexy and died within minutes in his son’s arms.

United Press Pittsburg Chicago Forbes Weld Christopher Magee Supreme Court

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