Government to regulate trusts with national commission
Attorney General Wickersham urged a federal interstate commission to oversee large corporations and fix prices, arguing prices are no longer set by supply and demand. He called the plan radical but necessary for anti trust enforcement and orderly business, noting opinions may reflect broader debates without committing to Taft.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Wickersham
Minnesota State Bar Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Ife
Taft
Etter
Adter
Clarifies AP leased wire carriage limits for San Antonio
A statement denouncing any claim that the Associated Press day wire is carried in whole or in part by any newspaper other than the San Antonio Light. The note asserts such statements are sweetened misinformation with no factual basis.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Docad Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather forecast states unsettled conditions with showers tonight and Thursday for San Antonio and surrounding areas.
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DOCAD
San Antonio
Weather observations across cities at 8 A M
Temperature readings and wind directions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington with notes on cloudy conditions possible or probable showers and fair nights in various locations.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Theortheast
Boston
Washington
Saloon 15 Wrecked By an Explosion in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas July 19 A saloon at Thirteenth and Calhoun streets owned by Joe Markman was dynamited at 3 10 am. A man watched two policemen across the street then fled after the blast. Detectives were on the case. Chief Renfro expects to capture the dynamiter before nightfall. The bar stock valued at 200 and fixtures 300 were destroyed. total damage to building and contents placed at 1000.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Joe Markman
Thirteenth
Calhoun Streets
Markman
Renfro
Perry
Ryan Denies Writing Dick to Dick Letter in Alaska Probe
Richard S Ryan promoter of the Controller Bay railroad denies writing the Dick to Dick letter as he prepares to answer a House committee subpoena in Washington. He asserts no connection to Guggenheim interests and says his firm sought land in Alaska to improve at its own expense, not to grab land.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard S Ryan
Controller Bay
Washington
House
Ryan
Taft
Interior
Ballinger
Guggenheim
Alaska
Mr. Ryan
Louisiana Medicine Plant to Move to San Antonio
William Prentis president of the Lake Medicine company of Louisiana negotiates in San Antonio for a factory site to produce medicines newly on the market. He plans to relocate the plant from Louisiana after three weeks in the city with his family. He cites San Antonio as favorable for health and a strong abroad reputation boosting sales.
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Louisiana
San Antonio
William Prentis
Lake Medicine Company of Louisiana
Prentis
De Witt County Teachers Institute to Meet in Yoakum
The De Witt County Teachers Institute will be held in Yoakum Texas before the 1911 12 term marking the city’s first hosting of the event.
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Yoakum
Tex
de Witt County Teachers’ Institute
Cholera Carriers Detected Among Immigrant Quarantine
Health officials fear cholera carriers may spread the disease after quarantine. Five of six hundred immigrants were found with cholera germs during bacteriological tests. Dr Doty and Surgeon General Wyman plan a nationwide observation system to track carriers after release and prevent spread.
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New York
Doty
Wyman
United States Marine Hospital Service
Hoffman Island
Domenico Rancitelli
Steoltke
Swinburn Island
Perugia
Precautions in Galveston Against Cholera Spread
Galveston Texas officials announce no immediate cholera outbreak but will start strict inspection and preventive measures. Dr Steiner state health officer, Dr McGlassen, and Dr Guiteras United States marine hospital surgeon met to plan a systematic response at the port. no quarantine has been established.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Texas
Steiner
McGlassen
G. M. Guiteras
United States Marine Hospital
George B Cluett Presents Schooner For Labrador Mission
The George B Cluett schooner will be formally turned over to Dr Grenfell for medical mission work in Labrador. The vessel measures 135 feet overall with 115 feet on the water line and carries a three masted rig plus a 75 horsepower auxiliary motor capable of six miles per hour. It was gifted by George B Cluett of New York to the Grenfell Association of America.
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George B. Cluett
New York
Grenfell Association of America
Grenfell
Labrador
Cholera Precautions Emphasized for Port Passengers
Officials vow strict inspection of travelers from New York and other areas to prevent cholera spread while noting no immigrant lines exist between Mediterranean ports and Texas. The plan seeks thorough checks on passengers deemed carriers or suspects to safeguard the state.
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Mediterranean
Texas
New York
Seventeen Buildings Destroyed in Alice Fire
Fire discovered at DeLany's saloon in Alice Texas destroyed seventeen buildings and caused losses over 50000 dollars with insurance under 10000. The Southwestern Telephone office, three doctors, two poolrooms, drug store, meat market, jewelry stores and residences were ruined. County clerk records were damaged yet mostly saved. The bank building suffered slight damage. Investigators suspect incendiary origin. no suspects yet. The blaze lasted until after daylight, aided by a southeast wind and no water system. Debris clearing began at noon.
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Alice
Tex
DeLany
Southwestern Telephone Company
Citizens’ State Bank
G. E. Warren
Fire Bug Suspected In San Antonio Dwelling Fires
Police and fire officials pursue a crank blamed for destroying or damaging at least a dozen vacant houses in San Antonio over three weeks. A two story vacant residence on South Cherry street owned by Mrs Burgers burned early today, heightening the search. Investigators say the Cottage on Walnut street was damaged earlier and vow to capture the arsonist.
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San Antonio
South Cherry Street
E. Burgers
Frank Newnam
Sam Cook
Tobin
Charles Stevens
W. P. Bishop
Bishop
Knaus
South
Cherry Street
Mary Field
Walnut Street
Burgers
Newnam
French Press Demands Spain Apologize Over Alcazar Arrest
Paris reports the French press presses for immediate Spanish reparation and a public apology after the arrest of M. Boisset, the French consular agent at Alcazar, Morocco, by a Spanish patrol. The Acto de Paris threatens recalling the French ambassador if Spain does not apologize. The Temps notes Franco-German talks influence Spain’s stance.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Boisset
Alcazar
Morocco
Spain
Acto de Paris
Madrid
The
Temps
Mafin
Germany
France
French Congo
Libreville
Gabon
Jules Cambon
Berlin
Arson Murder and Robbery Charges In Mexican Treaty Case
Warrants issued by the state department as requested by the Mexican government led to the detention of General John R. Mosby J. B. Lafflin and General C. A. Pryce in a Los Angeles county jail. They are charged with arson murder and robbery and were arraigned and held without bail with a hearing set for next Monday before Commissioner Williams.
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Los Angeles
Cal
State Department
Washington
John R. Mosby
J. B. Lafflin
C. A. Pryce
United States
Mexico
Williams
Conflicting Senate Questions on Lorimer Cash Claim
The Senate Lorimer committee pressed to verify remarks about a Winnipeg Flyer trip and a claimed $10,000 Lorimer election fund. Witnesses Burgess Wiehe and Johnson gave conflicting accounts while details about being in the smokers’ lounge and hearing the remark varied. John B. Price testified he was in the smoker but heard nothing about Lorimer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Winnipeg Flyer
Duluth
Minn
C. H. Wiehe
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Lorimer
B. A. Johnson
American Lumberman
Wiehe
William Burgess
Fletcher
Burgess
Johnson
John B. Price
Seattle
Wash
J. H. Price
Ball claims proof of 2000 illegal poll tax receipts in Harris County
Houston report states Col Thomas H Ball asserts about 2000 illegal poll tax receipts issued in Harris County with a full list and procurement details held by the commissions. In Palestine hundreds of negroes are summoned to justice court as part of an inquiry into others paying negro poll taxes.
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Pro
Harris County
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Thomas H. Ball
Palestine
Justice Court
Ill Health Blamed in Tragic Hanging of Edward Kassey
Edward F. Kassey a San Antonio car repairer was found hanged at his home 120 Simpson Street. An inquest ruled death a suicide due to personal safety concerns. He had warned of self harm and lived with wife and family. funeral set for Thursday at 4 pm with Hermann Sons services. He was born October 18, 1856 in Switzerland and had resided in San Antonio for 16 years. Survived by wife, three sons Edward Frank Adolph, daughter Rosie, four brothers and one sister.
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Simpson Street
Edward F. Kassey
Kassey
Justice Fisk
Switzerland
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Riebe Undertaking Establishment
Anton Wenzel Lodge
Hermann Sons
Edward
Frank
Adolph
Rosie
Plague in India Records Surging Half Year Toll
London reports India plague deaths reach 650 690 for six months ending June 30. British India office notes virulent epidemic and failed eradication efforts despite ongoing measures.
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Associated Press
London
India
British India Office
German Patrol Massacred in Rhodesia Frontier Clash
Reported July 19 from Livingstone describes a massacre of German District Commissioner Von Frankenberg two white sergeants fourteen black police and twenty carriers by the Okarango tribe of Buchanaland. Native accounts place the scene on British territory amid unclear frontier lines.
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Associated Press
Livingstone
Rhodesia
von Frankenberg
Buchanaland
Seamen Move to Seal Cardiff Port in Strike Action
A mass meeting in Cardiff today resolved to seal up the port until the ship owner recognizes the seamen's union. Coal trimmers and other workers join in the action, with the port largely paralyzed as crews refuse even at advanced rates.
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Cardiff
Wales
Seamen'’S Union
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