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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
6
Testimony described Jack Simpkins as an alleged Orchard accomplice kept on the federation board despite fugitive status. Details show Simpkins discussed treatment in Idaho custody and federation protection of members facing crime accusations, with Borah probing the scope of federation defense.
Counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad argues a two cent fare is unconstitutional and would erode profits, seeking to block enforcement as a restraint on city and county actions. The case notes penalties and potential impacts on railroad earnings with witness Max Richenack detailing three months of interstate passenger data.
Special in The Light Austin Texas July 11 reports estimated county valuations presented to the controller. Mills four million seventy five thousand dollars Bosque eight million four hundred twenty nine thousand one hundred twenty dollars Atascosa three million eight hundred fifty thousand one hundred ten dollars.
Report from Sagamore Hill describes President Roosevelt working in a hay field with Maloney of East Norwich. The narrative recalls Roosevelt pitching hay with sweat staining his white shirt as he helped load and stack into a new barn, delivering a vivid, boots-on-the-ground scene of his labor.
Watlaja California July 11 a navy yards ceremony celebrated the Preble torpedo boat after magdalena bay target practice. Commander Frederick Freeman read orders from the secretary of the navy naming the Preble as leader of her class and praised the U S Navy with three cheers for the president and the fleet.
New York reports a strong Vanderbilt Cup candidate. If New Jersey obstacles block the event, AAA racing board may move to the Pacific coast. Los Angeles source says Governor Gillett promised consent to road use and influence for the race. A 42 mile Los Angeles area route suited for high speed was outlined.
Wraith Harvey, driven by false promises, shot Mrs. Gertrude Hall and seriously wounded Sherman Bliachard in a Tacoma room. He then killed himself, leaving a note asserting his money would go to the woman he killed to save a descent.
In Des Moines on July 11, the federal court denied the application of two stockholders of Iowa Central and Missonpo lig and St. Louis railroads to block the new two cent passenger rate. The judge ruled no injury to the roads had been shown and that the rate might raise receipts. the case was not properly brought as no charges of bad faith by directors were alleged.
The Presbyterian encampment at Westminster near Kerrvilla shows rapid progress drawing large crowds. The camp features daily Chainlauqua exercises and a lively rotation program. It will run until July 25 with plans to accommodate many more visitors on Sallyday and Sunday.
Showers and thunderstorms expected tonight and Friday across the region. Temperatures ranged from a 76 degree low to 94 degree high in the last 12 hours. Winds were light around 4 mph at 7 am. The weather office reports temperatures compared with two years ago and notes regional weather coverage on page nine.
New York July 11 Manhattan and the Tironx spent 49 839 894 for domestic amency riders ti Mie fiscal year ineretge af BYES over le previows real Country folks through their post transfer remitted in the way wee 108 we naw inst 46 WOR Ta Tn the preceding year. This page notes New YorkCarrhaeam G20 L883 dierent money transactions through to postal the martig Hie year. The Gi business of the money forder demariment of the general poss ofice for one year was 440 406 209 and the substations took in 29 853 way These facbs are seceded in the sonal report of the superintendent of the mommies order division of the past.
July 11 New York report says the famed yacht Hildegarde built for King Jo rdowheen, prince of Wes, was broken up and consigned to Hackensack New Jersey junk. Original cost 85000, vessel sold for a few thousand dollars. Deck and fittings salvaged as walking sticks and boxes. One piece to be sent to the king of England with a tale of the yacht's end.
R F Hoover, a baggage handler, died after contact with a live trolley wire that had become crossed with another wire near a Kansas City trolley pole yesterday. The incident occurred as Hoover worked in the area between Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas. He was identified by local authorities and the exact sequence leading to the contact is under investigation.
Amador, the New York based figure, departs for Europe for a three month tour visiting several European countries. President Miu no Amator announced the itinerary and schedule today in Panama City.
Dallas prepares for action as authorities plan a statewide liquor law shutdown in San Antonio and Austin. A saloonman in Dallas will challenge the new law in county court before the case moves to the state capital for swift resolution.
Vincennes Ita July 11 A lightning strike hit Bridgeport causing a blaze at tanks holding 37 500 gallons of oil owned by Jennings Brothers and the Standard Oil Company The fire threatened the town but rapid efforts by the crew protected nearby structures with entrenched defenses around the tanks
Washington July 11 The American battleship fleet sails on a 19 000 mile Pacific cruise under war conditions Imaginary enemies will be repelled ships will steam in formations at night with searchlights used to signal and wireless telegraphy for orders The plan aims at more efficient command and experience for future national use The Oregon voyage is used as a benchmark for the mission and only young officers will be assigned for learning while armor ender ships may be left behind prior to the Pacific voyage
The Hague July 11 discussion on the Anglo German proposal to establish an international price court occupied most of the committee’s time. Opposition developed and Joseph H Choate moved a small committee to harmonize proposals. M Bourgeois of France seconded. motion carried unanimously.
Buffalo July 11 Peter Porrest saloon keeper and sporting man and Marie Smith thirty two years old waitress were murdered early today Georges Hodson painter was accused of the crime the Smiths formerly lived with Hudson When arrested he was covered with blood and claimed innocence Forrest sat in front of his satoph when Hudson allegedly finished him then killed Miss Smith in her room
Martin J. Severance, a renowned Minnesota jurist and longtime figure in state legal affairs, died after surgery. He was aged years, noted for his prominent role in shaping Minnesota history and the judiciary.
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