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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1913

Page

11

Senate Tariff Bill Proposes 27 Percent Duty Cut Under Payne-Aldrich

Washington reports the Democratic Underwood-Hillins tariff bill would average a 27.04 percent reduction under the Payne-Aldrich law. The Senate began general debate with a Finance Committee majority finding the bill would yield substantial revenue gains and a fiscal surplus, while expanding imports and altering tax provisions. The measure includes a one tenth of a cent per pound tax on stock exchange futures and aims to curb wartime tariff biases and protect government finances.

Washington, D.C Senate Senate Plm Simmons House Renate Euscora Tan Jaent Corporal Man CRB THO Anéhis Treasury Esposis Sinages Wied ‘Pi Withivistea Sunedale Alere United States Howe Whhich Chang Golton

Electric Lights To Flash Result In San Antonio

Reported plans for a bond issue to fund electric light upgrades in San Antonio include a public test flash of the city’s electric lights for five seconds. If returned as expected, signaling will indicate bond approval and modern city improvements, with wider effects on schools and transit.

San Antonio Cleettie San Antoniu Sybieh Warry Rokely Indiestiona

Woman seeks heart balm from Civil War veteran

Miss Mahone of Wooster Quebec seeks 20000 from Wolff, a Civil War veteran and retired merchant, claiming separation since he left for the front. She says she endured a long wait and published alleged love letters including poems, urging a marriage that never occurred.

Patergon Mma Mahone Wooster Hyrreig Wolt Miss Mahoner Wolff

Page Guest at Banquet London July 1

Anglo-Saxon leader Walter H. Page American ambassador speaks on leadership and heritage at the BAson Club banquet in London. Karl Grey, Lord Warer, and Baden-Powell attend as guests. weather forecaster notes light showers possible in Texas later today and tonight.

London Bason Club Walter H. Page Karl Grey Canada Warer Lands Utd Revere Baden-Powell United States America

Bond vote drive stirs city amid turnout hopes

City voters face a crucial bond proposition as officials report a strong push by Mayor Brown and school leaders. Telephone outreach and precinct surveys indicate broad support, with an expected turnout near six thousand voters. Officials caution results hinge on late afternoon polling and heavy participation.

Femur Mio Wenall Pradortow Syavoy Schoul Soard Hoiever Mexor Brown Brown Trey Neve Garand Rhs T Mayer Brown Muon San Antonin Tiett Penei Associated Presa Reyrsk Convins

Swedish Submarine Traps Crew In Deep Sea Crisis

A Swedish submarine suffered a catastrophic event with its crew after a deep dive. Pressure mounted as the vessel descended, forcing Lieutenant Beekman to step aboard the Vogt to assess the danger and initiate emergency procedures. The crew endured heat and gasping for air as the submarine rose to the surface.

Stockholm Furs Tieutenant Beekman Vogt

Lawmaker Says Bond Amendment Will Fail, Campaigns Ongoing

Speeches from Kerrville and San Antonio supporters argue the bond amendment would empower the Legislature to issue funds without voter input. Opponents warn of broad debt access and stress the need for local consent, naming Rep. Dan Watson and others as voices against the measure.

Kerrville Kenmedy Snepinves Iin Lacie Ives Vegivh Love Dan Watson San Mie George Hover Tams Gregund OL BL 7, Evtsim Nf Gonzales Patusa Nicos H. P. Hernny Byulete Ani Hthyters WO Murray Floresvalle Kerretile

Arm Nen Stabbed In Street Combat

In Seaton Washington a clash between soldiers and a hostile crowd led to multiple stabbings and injuries. Reports say soldiers attempted to pass a crowd around a female speaker while protesters surged forward. A melee followed with weapons drawn and several bystanders sustaining injuries.

MREYWOLIS Hopes Washington Inquiry Moves Forward

An opaque OCR fragment mentions legal figures Genesis McKestold, Metion of the New Yorke, and governmental investigations into alleged violations. It hints at a resignation and ongoing investigations with dated notes and names, but the text is garbled and unclear.

Washington Altornes Genesis McKestold New Yorke Phivesford Watson Maltan Apa

Train collision injures twelve in wreck near CMMVEERAND

A southern freight and passenger line collision near CMMVEERAND left twelve people injured as a tank car and flatcar derailed. The derailed cars blocked the eastbound track while crews worked to clear the scene and assess damage.

Tran Elind Cacy Soilay Heinen Tie Axtlagton

Stampede Theater Newark Sees Panic During Demonstration

A chaotic scene at the Stampede Theater in Newark on July 18 sent many people, including children, into a panic as a photograph show disrupted by a foreign element drew attention. Police and local authorities investigated the incident, but details remain unclear amid conflicting accounts and a large crowd.

Newark N. A Condline

Train Crash Tragedy Near Montaant and Passengers Dead

A telegraph report notes a deadly train wreck near Montaant when a Texas and New Orleans passenger train exploded with great force. The blast derailed cars, caused numerous injuries, and disrupted the westbound schedule. Rescue parties searched the scene amid chaos as authorities investigated the incident.

Americans Held for Ransom Amid Mexican Crisis

U S citizens face kidnapping in Durango as state and federal authorities coordinate. Consul general at Tampico reports Americans, including Nellner Coy and others, detained by Constitutionalist forces with ransom demanded. Officials say no major charges yet. efforts to secure release ongoing.

State Department Durango Zhaiate Department Tlw Wnt Earhiey Tampico Daria Scucher Otto Winter

Archbishops Imprisonment Sparks U.S. Appeals in Durango Crisis

The American consul in Durango appeals to Washington for aid as residents fear harsher measures after Archbishop was confined to a cell and ordered to produce half a million pesos. Reports say Durango remains in civil war turmoil, with foreigners reportedly not exempt from the crackdown.

Mexico Cipy Durra6 Theodore C. Hamm State Department Washington Sylommic Corps Tere Tomas Urbina Durango Tansain Matos Niaz Felix Diaz

Garrison Visit to Fort Clinomagga In War Time

A damaged report notes a garrison visit to Fort Oglethorpe area with military leaders present. The event references Major Wood and officers in a wartime posture, with mobile units and a noted absence of forms or formalities amid tension and mud.

Paul A. Patten Fort Oglethorpe Tiavy Mobiles Atrlewu Major Wood Alesiire

Three Rescued From Fire at York Factory

Firefighters saved three workers from flames at a York factory on West Twentieth Street. The blaze spread quickly, injuring three, as others were awakened from their duties. The building housed a beekman supplies company with most staff absent at the time.

York Wa Gene Mei

Picnic for 20 000 AY Kun Guests at July Event

A July 18 event hosts 20 000 children at a picnic with Sey'ot Hulie P. Wagener arranging entertainment. Activities include toy distributions, contests, dancing, a baseball exhibition, fireworks, night displays, and unlisted prizes. National Guard chaperones assist with crowd control and safety.

AY Kun Hulie P. Wagener Mike Faire Raiheng Ars Berke IM. Wieser Mh Dig Ciig National Guard

Heat Fatalities Reported In Early US Experiment

A chaotic report describes multiple heat related deaths and injuries during a 19th century scientific experiment. Officials note several participants collapsed as temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. The article mentions various dignitaries and a debate over the mission’s legitimacy and safety protocols.

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