Senate adopts La Follette wool schedule amid tariff clash
The Senate approved a compromise wool bill 48 to 22 aligning with Democrat and insurgent Republicans. It lowers raw wool duty to 85 percent ad valorem and reduces woolen goods duties, while House Democrats may reject the measure. Debates over a veto and tariff board report continue as Underwood’s original bill dies 44 to 36.
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Wall Street Broker Murdered in Hotel
New York July 27. William Henry Jackson a 70 year old Wall street broker was found dead on the floor of his hotel room at the Hotel Iroquois. Police believe burglars killed him after a struggle with bruises a wound near the eye and throat marks. A bottle with traces of chloroform was found in his bathroom suggesting an attempt to drug him. Dr. Jackson his brother said he was not wealthy.
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William Henry Jackson
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Dallas Chosen for A. O. U. W. Biennial Meeting
The grand lodge A. O. U. W. selected Dallas for the next biennial meeting this morning and adjourned this afternoon after a highly satisfactory session, marking a notable event in its history.
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House to Probe Banking Trust Power
Washington July 27 The house of representatives prepares a major inquiry to determine if a banking combination controls credit exchanges and deposits and causes business depression and panics.
Inquest Ends Withheld Verdict in Campbell Fatalities
The inquest into the deaths of Charles A. R. Campbell Jr. and Winnie Campbell closed with a withheld verdict. Coroner Umscheid anticipated delivering a verdict later that afternoon as witness Paul Wendt described finding the bodies near each other with a pistol between them and Mrs. Campbell.
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Cotton Revision Bill 15 Reported
Washington July 27 The Underwood cotton revision bill was reported to the house today by Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee but debate was postponed until tomorrow to permit Republicans to file a minority report from the committee.
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AP leased wire share misstatement challenged
A statement asserts that the AP leased wire into San Antonio is carried in whole or in part by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light, a claim presented without any basis in law or fact. The issue centers on distribution rights and accuracy of attribution.
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San Antonio
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with mild temperatures and no precipitation expected through 7 p m Friday.
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San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather outlook for travelers across major cities
Observations at 8 am show varied conditions. St Louis 54 clear with SE wind. Chicago 66 clear with SE wind and possible showers. Milwaukee 23 clear with S wind warmer and showers. St Paul 64 partly cloudy with S wind and thunderstorms. Kansas City 70 partly cloudy with S wind and possible showers. New York 72 partly cloudy with SE wind fair tonight. Boston 68 partly cloudy with NW wind fair tonight and Friday. Washington 70 clear with SW wind fair tonight and Friday.
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Parents seek missing lovers Langley and Schramm in San Antonio
Mrs Nannie Langley of 708 Austin street and Mrs Henrietta Suchart of Seguin plead for word of Frank Langley and Gisela Schramm who left Seguin February 1 1911 to be wed, vanished after visiting Langley's San Antonio home, mothers publish open letters and fear for daughter’s safety. Langley described as a 37 year old telephone lineman. Schramm listed as 22. No word from either since February 2. telegraph offices report no trace.
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Gisela
Japanese Sealer Kofu Maru Seized by Russian Patrol
Far East reports say the Japanese sealer Kofu Maru was captured by a Russian patrol cruiser off Copper Island rookeries near Kommandorovski. The seizure sparked protests in Japan as the schooner’s crew and fate remained unclear.
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Victoria
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Far East
Kommandorofski
Copper Island
Japan
European politics hits cotton futures in New Orleans
European politics caused a sharp drop in cotton futures with December down 24 points and January 25 points as Moroccan situation rumors spread. The market opened steady and then slid, later recovering slightly before the Moroccan news intensified the decline.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Bailey resigns from Privileges and Elections Committee
Senator Bailey resigns from the senate committee on privileges and elections citing opposition to the Senate’s method of taking testimony in investigations. He told friends he cannot consent to enter the Stephenson case and tendered his resignation after accepting the subcommittee assignment.
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Fight in Village Church Leaves Several Dead in Lobriga
Dispatches report a clash between royalists and republicans in a village church at Lobriga. Republican leader Senor Costa was stabbed in the back and died. The fight spread to the street. troops restored order. Four killed, fourteen fatally injured, thirty more hurt.
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Lobriga
Senor Costa
Reserve fleets to be formed at once in navy plan
The navy department will form reserve fleets on Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The battleship Oregon and cruiser St Louis will be in reserve at Bremerton Puget Sound. Cruisers Pennsylvania Charleston Milwaukee and Galveston to be added. At least ten ships to be commissioned for the Atlantic fleet likely at Philadelphia.
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Navy Department
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Pacific
Oregon
St. Louis
Bremerton Naval Station
Puget Sound
Pennsylvania
Charleston
Milwaukee
Galveston
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Will Select Texas Team for Camp Perry Shooters
Lieut. Col. Oscar Guessaz will travel to Austin to select a twelve man Texas militiamen team with three substitutes for the Camp Perry Ohio shoot next month. The squad may reuse last year’s Class A winners and has trained in Austin for several weeks aiming for top form in August.
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Austin
Radcliffe, Noted 1860s-70s Athlete, Dies at 63
John Y. Radcliffe, famed catcher and shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1860s and early 1870s, died suddenly at the Ocean City Yacht Club aged 63. He was regarded as one of the great barehanded catchers and later became a prosperous poultry man.
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Philadelphia
Daffydil Court Laughs At Bizarre Offenders
A playful mock court scene centers on odd quips from arrested individuals. The Honorable Daffydil presides as officers escort suspects from 112 Mahneke Court 724 Nolan Street and 227 Goliad Street. A Houston Chronicle noted Fort Worth Record exchange and San Antonio Express involvement.
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Nicholas
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Goliad Street
A. D. Halpern
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Houston Chronicle
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Cotton Damaged by Flea and Army Worms Near Coast
WACO Texas July 27 W H Woodward of Dallas reports the cotton flea is devastating forty miles north of the coast area and has stripped young cotton of fruitage. Army worm is also at work, leaving widespread damage and near ruin of crops.
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Waco
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W. H. Woodward
Dallas
Britain Keeps Its Prestige In Morocco Crisis
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith warned that Britain will act to protect its prestige if no amicable settlement occurs over Morocco. He denied guiding France or Germany and urged not to detail specifics while stressing the need for a solution to a difficult situation.
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France Looks to Peace After Moroccan Deadlock
Paris reports ongoing Franco German stalemate over Morocco but France seeks a peaceful solution and willingness to conciliate. Paris cautions against evacuating Morocco or ceding large African territories for Germany's assurances. The Mafin accuses Germany of bluff and hypocrisy in seeking to split England and France.
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France
Germany
Morocco
Mafin
Agadir
William
Great Britain
England
Morockan Imbroglio and Emperor William Favor More Talks
Brussels dispatch notes La Chronique states Emperor William at heart supports another international conference to settle the Moroccan imbroglio. The report highlights a potential shift toward renewed diplomacy rather than unilateral action.
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Associated Press
Brussels
la Chronicque
Wiliam
Paris thinker flags no war with Germany over Agadir move
A Parisian observer, Monsieur G Mennot, arrived from Paris and says France and Germany are unlikely to go to war over Germanys action near Agadir. He warns the incident may cause internal entanglement but believes war is not imminent.
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