Senate Inquiry Opens On Mulhall Lobby Ties
Washington July 25 The Senate lobby committee hears Martin M Mulhall recount his lobbying for the National Association of Manufacturers with minimal cross questioning by Democrats while Overman Reed and Walsh prepare to rely on more than 5000 letters in the record Mulhall plans to testify before the House committee next week detailing party workers and efforts to block labor legislation and the involvement of figures such as Lodge Hatfield Taft and Foraker in the lobbying network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate Lobby Committee
Nelson
Cummins
Overman
Reed
Walsh
Mulhall
House
House Lobby Committee
Senate
House Committee
Massachusetts
Bird
Senator Lodge
Charles E. Hatfield
State Committee
T. D. Nichols
Pennsylvania
George A. Pearce
Maryland
Taft
C.D. Norton
Beverly
New Jersey
Feeny
Philadelpia
Almot
Foraker
John H. Taylor
East Liverpol
H. M. Hanna
Traker
Massachutts
Tot
Congressional
Encampment in Session at Kerrville July Meeting
Kerrville hosts the tenth annual encampment of Presbyt, with a record advance ration crowd. Rev. T. A. Wharton of Somon Tex delivered the sermon to a large audience. Drym Vinson opens a series of sermons and division will conduct mission studies. Attendance to date exceeds all former meets and a special order of tenth furniture was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrvillerex
Kerrville Epemy
T. A. Wharton
Soman
Tex
M Vinson
Jossons
Divnarton
Fohy
Jy Polaney
Auto accident in Monroe leaves several injured
A mobile crash near Monroe, Louisiana, late July 25 left multiple people injured when a car driven by Smith, son of a wealthy resident, wrecked at a sharp curve while another vehicle, reportedly racing, collided. A man identified as Theo was killed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Lanta Guis
Theo
Dolly Preleu
Smith
Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio Area
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity notes unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with variable clouds and chances of showers. Expected cooler tonight with temperatures dipping into the 50s and 60s. Saturday may bring scattered showers and cooler highs, prompting cautious outdoor plans.
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San Antonio
Weather Summary for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations at 4 a.m. report varied conditions. St Louis 66 partly cloudy with southeast wind 4 miles per hour and rain likely Saturday. Chicago 68 partly cloudy with east wind 6 mph and warmer rain. Milwaukee 58 partly cloudy with south wind 6 mph and rain. St Paul 56 cloudy with south wind 6 mph and likely rain. Kansas City 68 partly cloudy with east wind 10 mph. New York 64 clear with east wind 4 mph and rain. Boston 72 clear with northwest wind 10 mph and likely rain. Washington DC 70 clear with northwest wind 8 mph and likely rain. Lowest temperatures range from 54 to 66 across cities.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington, D. C
Mutinous Convicts Shuffled From Sing Sing to Auburn
Sixty convicts, described as the dregs of the New York criminal class, were taken from Sing Sing to the state prison at Auburn in a heavily guarded transfer. Guards chained each man to a railroad car inside the prison, as riots and threats spread through Ossining and along the line, with naval militia on standby to prevent a prison mutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
New York
Sing Sing
Auburn
State Armory
Will Reorganize Bureau Weather Reform Plans
A special committee report recommends reorganizing the weather bureau with phased changes. Secretary Houston will announce specifics later, aiming to cut duplications and cut costs. Willis L. Moore has not yet been replaced, though a candidate has been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Houston
Willis L. Moore
Goree Church Wrecked in Texas Storm
A wind and rain storm in Goree Texas blew the Methodist church off its foundation and damaged homes as it twisted several residences and toppled under construction silos. The storm lasted three hours with widespread damage and favorable crop prospects reported for Central West Texas. In Fort Worth Texas rain spread across 60 miles north and west, raising hopes for a good cotton crop though late rainfall could not save corn in several areas.
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Goree
Tex
Methodist
Texas
Fort Worth
Rain Too Late for Corn in Vernon Texas
Rain arrived too late to save corn in Vernon Texas after a drought press, with cotton crop already needing moisture. Local observers note the shower may help late-season cotton but cannot salvage the corn standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tex
City council deadlock on appointing city engineer
The council remains split over Clinton H. Kearny’s confirmation as city engineer. Mayor Brown’s stance is unchanged as talks continue with allies and opponents. If no confirmation or compromise emerges, a commission government election may be demanded amid concerns over bond issue spending.
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Clinton H. Kearny
Brown
Mr. Kearny
Pancoast
Spiritual wedding in a seance in New Jersey
In Spiritu al union Hill New Jersey Mrs Mary Hoppel a widow who turned to spiritualism held a seance at home last night A light flooded the parlor and the folding doors opened to reveal Mrs Hoppel with Frederick Bruescher a retired baker and a minister who conducted a wedding ceremony The bride claimed a spirit commanded the marriage and said it would be judged only in spirit not on earth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
N. J
Mary Hopper
Pankhurst Condition Threatens Blood Transfusion
London July 25 consult ing physicians state Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst remains gravely ill after her hunger strike in Holloway jail and ordered a blood transfusion today. Her decline is tied to the hunger strike. Lady Sybil Smith Mrs Pethick Lawrence and Miss Evelyn Sharpe jailed for fourteen days for militant suffragette meeting at the House of Commons lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Holloway
House of Commons
Wolters Resigns as Governor's Staff Colonel
Jake Wolters arrives from Seabrook to resume his law practice and confirms receipt of the governor's letter accepting his resignation from the staff colonel position with regret. He states the matter is closed for now and has nothing further to add.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Jake Wolters
Seabrook
Injunction Sought to Halt Baseball at Block’s Stadium
Mrs. Anna Witte filed in the Forty-fifth district court this morning an injunction to restrain baseball at Block's stadium claiming danger to life and limb from foul balls. Judge 8. G. Tayloe set a hearing for next Tuesday at 9 30 to show cause why a temporary restraining order should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block
Forty-fifth District
Anna Witte
Ball Park
G. Tayloe
Morris Block
San Antonio Baseball Association
Mother Wins Custody in Uvalde Child Case
In Uvalde Texas on July 25 District Judge R H Burney restored custody of a three year old girl to Mrs Ed gar Powe of Waynesboro Mississippi. Powe had taken the child 16 months ago and was traced from California to Texas before his arrest. A habeas corpus hearing led to the daughter's return to her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde
Tex
Edgar Powe
Waynesboro
Miss
R. H. Burney
California
Charles McFarland Faces Habeas Hearing Over $53 Theft
Charles McFarland also known as L H Austin appeared in the Thirty-seventh District Court for a habeas corpus hearing on theft charges involving $53 from Basse Hardware Company. Judge Anderson denied discharge and set bond at $500, matching prior bond set at the earlier Justice court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McFarland
L. H. Austin
Basse Hardware Company
Thirty-seventh District Court
Anderson
Ben 8
Chinese plan joint action against Peking regime forms in Canton
Seven southern provinces with population double the United States form a united front against Provisional President Yan Sha Kai and the Peking government. A 10,000 strong irregular force led by Hakka hillmen departs by the North river, marching over Kiang Si passes to fight northern troops. Armies rise among peasants and hillmen. mountain guns and machine guns are produced. officials claim a large treasury and Japanese funds aiding the revolt. The governor general says the goal is a genuine republic, not dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
United States
Yan Sha Kai
Peking
Kwang Si
Lung
Kiang Si
Hie
Descent into Looting as Shanghai Flees Revolution
A Shanghai dispatch describes looting and fires from bursting shells as residents flee. Refugees fill streets while a boat carrying southern deserters is sunk by gunboat fire. Northern forces seize a rebel fort near the arsenal and claim control of Nanking, signaling a swift revolution end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Daily Telegraph
Manking
Kiukian
Morning Post
St. Petersburg
Nanking
Chinese Navy Loyal in Shanghai Fight Amid War
Reports from the American legation at Peking say regular funds keep the navy loyal to Yuan Shikai. Canton merchants oppose the rebellion for business reasons. Government troops hold Shanghai arsenal while southern forces retreat along the Pankow line. Hankow shows pro rebellion sentiment but the vice president remains confident. Chinese troops lose to Mongols 90 miles north of Kalgan, where a separatist movement grows.
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Washington, T D. C
State Department
Peking
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
Canton
Pankow Line
Hankow
Kalgan
Rebel assault repulsed in Shanghai under Tseng’s ships
Government forces with guns from Admiral Tseng’s warships repelled a fierce rebel assault that had been reinforced overnight. The southern attack began at five this morning and was driven off after prolonged fighting. Foreign consuls complained shells from the warships fell in the foreign concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Admiral Tseng
General Rains Reported Across North Texas
General rains were reported across North Texas with heavy showers in Dallas Fort Worth and Waxahachie. Rain also fell around Hillsboro Ti asca and Cleburne. The showers were described as very beneficial to cotton crops.
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Waco
Tex
Texas
Dallas
Fort Worth
Waxahachie
Hillsboro
Tiasca
Cleburne
High Wind Grips San Angelo Area
Strong winds swept the San Angelo region with light showers reported to the north during the night, as July 25 reports describe widespread gusts and unsettled weather across the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Here
Leased Wire Day Report Overview
The San Antonio Light uses the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as its core daily news source, complemented by its own substantial special news service. The AP provides approximately 20,000 words of general news daily to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Militia on Duty as Calumet Copper Strike Drags On
Calumet Michigan July 25 six militia companies on duty and other state troops en route. Strike remains calm with little disorder while union leaders demand recognition for the Western Federation of Miners and an eight hour day. Miller contrasts conditions at Calumet with Butte where underground men earn around 3 75 dollars daily for 10 to 12 hour shifts. Calumet wages range from 2 to 2 25 for 10 to 12 hours.
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Calumet
Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Guy E. Miller
Western Foderation of Miners
Lake Superior
America
Butte
Miller
Waters: Congress will extend Arroyo Colorado Canal south to Harlingen
Lindsey Waters of Harlingen, secretary of the Arroyo Colorado Inter-coastal Canal League, expects federal action to extend the canal from Corpus Christi to Harlingen. He discusses plans with Lt. Col. Charles B. Riche and joins a valley committee to examine benefits for South Texas. Waters also leads the Rio Grande and Coast Association and promotes valley crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Waters
Harlingen
Arroyo Colorado Inter-coastal Canal League
Corpus Christi
Rio Grande Valley
Waters
Charles 8. Riche
Texas
Colonel Riche
Rio Grande and Coast Association
Brownsville
South Texas
Billion Dollar Budget Approved In Paris Chamber Vote
Paris July 25 The chamber of deputies approved by 450 to 69 the billion dollar budget for 1913 after 13 months of debate with the senate. The plan provides about 960 million dollars in spending and 64 million in special accounts for other affairs. It will take several days for both houses to agree on small changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Senate
Panama Collects Rent for Canal Zone Payment
The United States paid Panama 250000 dollars as the first installment of the canal zone rent. This sum adds to 10000000 dollars previously paid nine years ago. The payment, originally due in February, went to a Cromwell-backed Panama representative to determine allocation between Panama and Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Panama
Canal Zone
Colombia
William Nelson Cromwell
New York
Ligua and son arrested after Lima riot
Augusto Ligua former Peruvian president and his son were arrested in Lima following a riot at the Ligua residence. Six people were wounded by gunfire from windows and the roof as the crowd threatened to attack the house. The incident is expected to trigger a ministerial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Augusto Ligua
Ligua
Cotton Crop In Good Shape After Rains In Texas
July 28 report from Scurry county notes good rains yesterday and last night fueling a strong feed crop and leaving cotton in good shape. Local conditions indicate healthy growth and potential yield improvements. Farmers expect favorable outcomes as the season progresses.
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Snydern. Tex
Scurry County
Record Revolver Marks Fall Short of World Best at Leon Springs
First Lieutenant Walter C Short of the Sixteenth Infantry scored 1076 of 1200 in the Leon Springs revolver contest, nearly tying the world record. Corporal Jefferson also performed well with 1058. Five officers qualified for Fort Niagara and sixteen enlisted men earned team spots with medals awarded for top scores.
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Walter C. Short
Sixteenth Infantry
Southern Department
Leon Springs
Short
Jefferson
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Niagara
Third Cavalry
Fort Sem Houston
Burnside
Palesk
Miller
Armstrong
Baddler Richards
Fourteenth Cavalry
Billinglea
Lenhardt
McGibbon
Sutter
Holmes
Maas
Thirteenth Cavalry
Torbohn
Thompson
Fifth Cavalry
Gosche
Geffen
Rethurst
Davidson
Sumner
Second Cavalry
Hammond
Third Field Artillery
Jack Johnson
Pierson
Troop B
Coleman
Black
Colorado to Gulf Highway Association Meets in Clarendon
The Colorado-to-Gulf Highway Association met in Clarendon Texas with 200 delegates from Colorado to South Texas. The executive committee selected an advertising committee authorized to contract for all literature to promote the route. Counties from Dallas to McLennan have paid their membership fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Association
Clarendon
Tex
Building Permit Issued for YMCA Structure on Avenue
A city building permit was issued to Mrs. Elizabeth Moore for a 65000 YMCA building on Avenue. Excavation has begun and the foundation will be laid in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moore
Young Women's Christian Association
Burleson 10 Order Reductions in Rates
Washington July 26 Postmaster General Burleson announced final orders to implement parcel post rate cuts and larger package sizes with changes taking effect August 15 He noted Senate scrutiny and Interstate Commerce Commission support while promising future rate reductions and profit from new parcel post business The Chicago post office reported a 21.63 percent revenue rise since parcel post began amid debate over 20 pound package profitability
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. C
Burleson
Senate Post Office Committee
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Chicago
Senator Bryan
Tobin seeks way to dispose of explosive
Sheriff Tobin wants to remove a rubber sack filled with nitroglycerin from a box of sawdust in the office locker. The device was found in a suitcase after two men were arrested, and officials brainstorm safe disposal options while avoiding public danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
W. Ss. Anderson
Gardner and Allis Meet in Semi Final
Chicago July 25 In the western golf championship semi final BE. P. Allis of Milwaukee and R. A. Gardner of Hinsdale tee off at Homewood. The crowd noted the Wisconsin champion who yesterday beat Charles Evans Jr. Gardner a former national champion. Warren K. Wood of Homewood beat Frazer Hale of Skokie in 39 holes. Robert A. Gardner beat A. C. Perry 4 and 3. J. C. Ledue beat H. W. Lockett one up in 6 holes.
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Chicago
BE. P. Allis
Milwaukee
R. A. Gardner
Hinsdale
Homewood
Wisconsin
Charles Evans Jr
Gardner
Warren K. Wood
Frazer Hale
Skokie
Robert A. Gardner
A. C. Perry
Calumet
J. C. Ledue
H. W. Lockett
Two Men Die During Moose Lodge Initiation
In Cincinnati July 25 two men Donald Kenney and Christopher Gastin died during an initiation into the Loyal Order of Moose in Birmingham Alabama. The deaths likely prompt formal action against the lodge at the Supreme Council meeting in Cincinnati next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Donald Kenney
Christopher Gastin
Loyal Order of Moose
Birmingham
Ala
Lodge
Supreme Council
Order
Huerta Mediation Rejected as Peace Path. Stand Pai and Sam Ma Favor
Report notes Stand Pai, Sam Ma, and Wilson favor Huerta but offer no remedy to achieve peace. They condemn mediation as "rot" while pressing for a decisive political stance. The piece frames the factional alignment in the ongoing struggle for control.
Ambassador Wilson Opposes Mediation Plan for Mexico
Hanna New York July 25 Ambassador William J. Wilson says he opposes sending a U S commission to mediate in Mexico and rejects a tri partite peace plan. He will confer with President and Bryan in Washington before forming views on recognition of Huerta or U S intervention. Wilson remains hopeful of continued ambassadorial status and plans to return to Mexico.
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New York
Hen Lane Wilson
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Stat Department
Washington
South American
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Bryan
Huerta
Madero
Americal
Hanna
Monterey
OL Pana
Mr. Wilson
SAMS
State Department
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Eee
M. Weneee
M. Ceseee
M. Steers
Moore
Kearny
Mrs. Pankhurst III
Wolters
Republic
Shanghai Arsenal
League
Auores TV
Lega Than
Lieutenant Short
Commission
Allis
Homewood Links
Stand Pai
Samma, Wilson
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