Postponed hearing in injunc tion suit over city bank overdraft interest
The fifty seventh district court postponed the injunction hearing filed by Louis Heuermann and others seeking to stop the city and officials from paying $10 550 23 in interest on overdrafts to D Sullivan & Co The defense says the warrants were paid and no further such charges will occur as the city bank arrangement ended May 31 1912 Subpoenas for witnesses and bank records were requested with hearings resuming tomorrow
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D. Sullivan & Co
Louis Heuermann
F. W. Church
Fred Fries
W. C. Sullivan
Bryan Callaghan
D. Sullivan
Church
Augelt
C. Villemain
Tobin Resents Charge and Seeks Grand Jury Probe
Sheriff John W. Tobin addressed the May term grand jury asking for a full investigation of his official acts. He contested the court’s pistol deputization charges and urged scrutiny of deputies while the jury, led by foreman J. H. Savage, convened with members F. T. Walsh, William Basse, W. G. Coffey, Ferdinand Theis Sr., A. G. Castanola, J. H. Kirkpatrick, Theo. Mt.1A, HB. Halff, Ernest Broggi, F. M. Gloeckner and August Muegge.
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Edward Dwyer
John W. Tobin
Tobin
Dwyer
Grand Jury
J. H. Savage
Tariff Board Cut From Appropriation Bill
Washington June 38 The sundry civil appropriation bill eliminates the presidents tariff board and trims overall funding by more than 109 million dollars. The travel budget remains 25000, while fortifications and canal costs are reduced and the economic board receives 75000, with no funds for the international waterways commission.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Tariff’ Board
House
Panama Canal
Economic Board
International Waterways Commission
Mill Strikers Clash With Police in Clinton Mass
In Clinton Massachusetts on June 3 a Greek mill striker was wounded by a police revolver during clashes with striking Lancaster mill weavers. Officers faced shielding bricks and stones from strikers atop the Our Lady of the Rosary church yard as police finally dispersed the mobs after three charges and a volley fired in the air.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Mass
Lancaster
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
WASH OUT AT FABENS disrupts G H S A traffic near Fabens
Fifty feet of track on the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio line washed out near Fabens Texas this morning tying up traffic. The eastbound Texas and Pacific train was turned back and no G H S A trains ran today as repairs may finish tonight. Five hold ups in Dallas Saturday night noted in courts. no serious injuries.
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G. H
8. A
Texas Pacific
EL Paso
Tex
Galveston, Harrisburg
Teah
Dallas
Food prices rise sharply since war era in June 1912
New York dispatch notes June 3 1912 that living costs are higher than any June before, with foods up about 22 percent on average and staples like wheat and flour up around 33 percent. Fruits have fallen slightly but remain above 1910 levels, while leather goods and chemicals show notable increases.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Rising prices hit household goods and meat in 1911
The article notes nearly 20 percent inflation since June 1911 with a $1 buy five-sixths as much as a year earlier. Meats show large advances beef up 26 percent hog products 40 percent and mutton over 50 percent amid poor hay crops and high animal costs. Economists cite worldwide factors for the broad rise in commodities.
Food Prices Rise in San Antonio Markets
Nearly every food variety in San Antonio markets is quoted higher today than on June 1, 1911. The article presents a table comparing wholesale prices from June 1, 1911 to those quoted on June 1, 1912, showing increases across the board.
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San Antonio
Watson Arrested on Federal Obscene Mails Warrant
Thomas E. Watson was arrested at his home in Thomson on a federal warrant charging sending obscene material through the mails. He began a trip to Augusta in an automobile with U S Marshal White and others who will post his bond. Watson requested a trial today, but District Attorney Akerman of Macon declined.
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Associated Press
Thomson, Ga
Thomas E. Watson
Augusta
United States
White
Watson
Akerman
Macon
Colquitt Continues Campaign Tour After Austin Stop
Governor Colquitt spent the day in Austin and traveled to Burnet for a 2:30 p.m. address. He had arrived from Goldthwaite after a Saturday speech and kept busy with callers and personal duties. He will campaign throughout the week.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Burnet
Goldthwaite
House Ways and Means Returns Tariff Bill With Ultimatum
The committee sent the metal tariff revision bill back to the senate with a warning that the house will not agree to the repeal of the Canadian reciprocity act even if the senate accepts all other changes. Members warned a deadlock would follow if the senate does not concede.
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THE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Bankers Day Luncheon at Gunter Hotel Discusses Rates
The Chamber of Commerce will observe Bankers Day at its weekly luncheon Thursday in the Gunter hotel. Toast master and speakers are not yet named but topics include why interest rates are high and whether banks will finance new manufacturing ventures and support existing ones.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gunter Hotel
Navy Bill Restored With Battleships Expanded
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs revives provisions for two battleships in the navy appropriation bill. It adds eight four five inch marine guns, torpedo boats, a tender for destroyers, and a wireless system. It also reinstates a national defense council plan and sets enlistment terms at four years with optional extension.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Senate
Pacific
Hobson
National Council For Defense
Atlantic
Grayson County Wheat Harvest Looks Bright
Sherman Texas June 3 The binders started in Grayson county today and the outlook for a big wheat harvest is fine. Acreage increased 25 percent and the yield is heavy.
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Grayson County
Associated Press
Sherman, Tex
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast says unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with chances of rain. Winds are expected to shift and temperatures may vary, affecting local plans and outdoor activities.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather observations across major cities
At 8 a m temperatures ranged from 60 in St Paul to 74 in Boston. Winds varied from 8 to 24 miles per hour with conditions including fair, cloudy, and possible rain in several cities. Lowest temperatures in the past 24 hours clustered in the 58 to 66 range.
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St.louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Statement on AP wiring distribution in San Antonio
A assertion that any day based AP wires are carried in whole or in part by a newspaper other than the San Antonio Light is unfounded and without basis in fact. The text clarifies exclusive use by the San Antonio Light.
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Texas
San Antonio
Associated Press
Memorial Day Honors Jefferson Davis Across the South
Exercises mark the birthday of Jefferson Davis, with Virginia closing for a holiday as schools suspend. The Davis burial site at Hollywood cemetery is lavishly decorated by the Daughters of the Confederacy and related groups. Decorations also adorn the Davis mansion, the so called white house of the confederacy, as states observe Confederate Memorial Day or a legal holiday.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
South
Virginia
Davis
Hollywood Cemetery
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis
Memorial Day Services Marked by Veteran Transportation
United Daughters of the Confederacy organized through New Orleans events providing cars for veterans easing their parade day. Commemorations at Confederate tombs concluded with a speech by Captain Lewis Gion at the Lee Circle monument. Banks and exchanges closed for the day.
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New Orleans
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate Monument
Lee Circle
Lewis Gion
Cities Observe Jeff Davis Birthday in Kentucky
Kentucky cities including Louisville and Lexington observed Jeff Davis's birthday by decorating Confederate graves. In Louisville an address was delivered by Gen. Bennett H. Young, recently elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Louisville
Lexington
Jeff Davis
Bennett H. Young
Confederate graves blessed with flowers at Bethel Cemetery
In Knoxville Tennessee on June 3 Confederate graves in Bethel cemetery were strewn with flowers. Crosses of remembrance were conferred upon a number of Confederate veterans by the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Knoxville
Associated Press
Knoxville, Tenn
Bethel Cemetery
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Graves at Nashville Decorated
Confederate graves were decorated at Mount Olive cemetery in Nashville Tennessee this afternoon.
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Nashville
Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Mount Olive Cemetery
Mexican Killed Near Ballinger Reported
Paul Trammell a Ballinger farmer is charged with killing Juan Lion a Mexican after an alleged attempt to flee with stock late yesterday afternoon in Ballinger Texas authorities said Lion was killed during the confrontation and the case was under investigation.
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Ballinger
Tex
Paul Trammell
Here
Juan Lion
Lion
Trammell
Roosevelt Nomination Contests Grow In Ohio And Beyond
Roosevelt leaders in Ohio seek control of the nominating process as Democratic and Republican factions prepare for the Chicago convention. Abner Revell says focus remains nominating Roosevelt. Cecil A Lyon reports potential contests broadening beyond Illinois. A detailed list of 230 contests across multiple states is prepared for the credentials committee.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Abder H. Revell
Ilinois Roosevelt League
Oyster Bay
Revell
Cecil Lyon
Pearl Wight
Louisiana
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas
Joseph B. Kealing
Taft
William Barnes, Jr
York
Newell Sanders
Tennessee
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Penrose
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IngWay
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William Heyward
National Committee
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Nationa Committee
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Fae
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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Virginia
Washington
Alaska
Ohio Republicans Gather at State Convention Opening
Delegates and officials converge on Columbus ahead of the Ohio Republican State Convention opening at 4 PM at the can hall. Roosevelt managers and party leaders hold morning conferences as 21 districts prepare to elect members to rules, permanent organization, finance, and the state central committee.
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Associated Pres
Columbus
Ohio
Cial
Gates
Can
Ee Hall
Nu Ous
Te Roosevelt
State Central Co
Walter F
State Central Committee
Vest
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