Courts decline ruling on Terrell election law section
Special to The Light from Austin Texas June 6 the attorney general's department declined to pass on the constitutionality of section 120 of the Terrell election law. The decision came after a request from Will A Morris San Antonio a member of the state democratic executive committee. The department stated it does not declare any act of the legislature unconstitutional and that such questions should be left to the courts.
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Bankers Boom Indorses Illinois Man for Vice President
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas June a new vice presidential boom rose at the Texas Bankers association session as resolutions endorsed J. D. Tillton of Hoopeston Illinois for the Republican nomination. Tillton spoke about the honor but avoided discussing his candidacy. He is said to be popular in the north and a former president of the National Bankers Association. The body proposed creating seven vice presidents from each district. The convention will adjourn tonight. A 27 to 25 vote recalled a resolution endorsing a fewer and better laws campaign, with the association saying it would not favor or oppose the movement.
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J. D. Tinnilton
Hoopsten
Winois
Republican Party
Tallton
National Bankers’ Ass
Cat Attacks In Brooklyn Leave Five Hurt In Wild Standoff
A large aggressive cat roamed Brooklyn streets today biting five people before police intervention ended the incident by killing the animal. Victims advised to seek Pasteur treatment due to injuries.
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Brooklyn
Wreck on Annapolis Branch Kills Five. Many Injured Near Camp Parole
At about 2 a.m. a two-car Washington Baltimore and Annapolis electric railway wreck between Camp Parole and Best's Gate near Annapolis killed five people including motorman James O'Neal and two Baltimore residents. A 14-year-old girl, Ruth Slaughter, and traffic manager W. Slaughter were among the injured. the unidentified woman in a pink dress also died. Mrs George Greene of Washington was later identified as the unknown woman killed. her husband, an architect at the Soldier's Home, also died.
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Market rally lifts New Orleans cotton futures
The New Orleans cotton market opened weak but rallied before close with July futures gaining seven points and December up seven points from Friday. Yesterday’s data showed steady conditions with opening and closing quotes around 11.92 to 11.026, while leading spot markets remained subdued.
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Uot
Czar and King Plan Momentous Floating Meeting
The Czar of Russia and King Edward VII plan a sea meeting aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert on June 9. Two warships escort the voyage as the monarchs aim for a historic accord. The English press frames the talks as a path to a Franco Russian English triple alliance to preserve European peace.
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Fierce Go Battle a NN Prospect in Pittsburg
In Pittsburgh on June 6 a gang confrontation near Elizabeth County ended with one man dead and the other wounded. Detectives pursue the band after a robbery at the Menomongahela Coal and Coke Co. store. The gang reportedly fired from a vacant lot as a posse of residents organized.
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Flood passes and trains run in Galneaville area
Special to The Light Galneavie Texas June 6 The Santa Fe railroad today reopened the Red River bridge north of here for the first time since May 23 A southbound passenger train crossed the line and reached Marietta isolating the town for two weeks Further repairs are needed before Santa Fe trains reach Ardmore which may be Sunday
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Ardmore
Negro Slayer Kills Sheriff Deputy in Waxahachie Standoff
Special to The Light from Waxahackle Texas reports that Toni Conger of Red Oak was fatally shot near ter rs by Nelsay Gold a Black man who overpowered the officer and took his gun After arresting Gold they were in a carriage Gold escaped to the fields as hundreds pursue him amid threats of lynching Sheriff Forbes leads a posse in a race to capture the suspect in a tense morning confrontation.
Meat famine prompts US supply shift and price surge
London reports 210000 pounds of American meat stored, reshipped from Lannon Orangov and Liverpool to New York to ease shortages. Wholesale beer prices rise about one and a half cents per pound due to reduced beef supply. Cattle on the hook reach peak prices as receipts dwindle over the past two weeks, the lightest in nearly nine quarters.
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Liverpool
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Chicago
Royal yacht Victoria to meet Russian czar at Reval
Port Victoria England June royal yacht Victoria and Arthur join Catherine and royal party to sail daylight for Reval Russia by way of Kitesina. The Alexandra will join at Brinatat tel and an Imperial escort will sail from St Petersburg to meet King Edward and Queen Alexandra at Reval. Russian ships Standart and Polar Star with escort arrive early in the morning of June.
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Daltle
St. Petersburg
Jade
Nicholas
Peternot
Edward
Standart
Polir Star
Alma
Tornado Kills and Injures in Nebraska County
A tornado swept through Flimorg county Nebraska causing at least seven deaths and several serious injuries. The fatalities include Luke Stm Irene Shively and Eliva Argenbricht along with two children of Mr Sanj Fleming. Other seriously injured include John Merriam Ellie Argénbricht and Jon Shively. Two tornadoes damaged Nobrucka area with a series of small storms spoiling the past two days.
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Taft Delegates Face Move to Divide Southern Delegations
Chicago June 6 A push by Republican National Committee members to divide Southern delegations for alimony and seating colored members from the South dominated early today. No concrete plan emerged yet as discussions centered on potential seating arrangements and a possible compromise between parties. Frontrunner names for vice president included New York figures Sherman and Covington, as discussions on ticket strategy continued amid speculation.
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Roosevelt Reappoints Water Commission After Congress Inaction
Washington notes President Roosevelt reappoints the water resources commission after Congress failed to act on a land and water program. The move follows a declaration to governors to secure federal economic limits and reflects executive action to maintain the commission despite legislative inaction.
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Local Weather Forecast for La Alle tonlo and vicinity
Forecasters predict rain and cloudy Sunday in La Alle tonlo and surrounding area. Overnight and morning temperatures ranged around TH and 96 with light winds, while the day’s outlook compares with last year’s figures, showing typical seasonal variation.
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Tallowa
Separation of Major Harris from Internal Revenue Service
An internal revenue collector in Texas is officially separated from his job. Major Mose Harris is removed as deputy collector in the Third District of Texas, with instructions to turn over government papers. He later reflects in his paper The Texas Republic, alleging political pressure and a veiled threat involving Col Lyon and federal officials.
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Chicago
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John G. Caples
George Siler at Point of Death
Chicago reports well known sporting man and prize fighter George Siler is at the point of death after failing health. He has suffered angina pectoris which recently became critical.
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George Siler
Chicago
Jung F. Geo. Siler
Oris
City Officials Stand Firm Over Underground Wire Ordinance
City leaders refuse to remove penalty clause from the Braden ordinance requiring Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone to place all wires on Houston street underground within six days. Representatives press for change but council refuses. conference planned with Mayor Calaghan and officials.
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En Télephone and Telegraph Company
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J. L. Newton
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Dallas
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Wdine
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Boy breaks arms by cow incidents across years
A boy, coaxed by a cow, fractured his right arm yesterday after a fall on Wir ining street while being led home. Earlier last Saturday he broke his wrist and forearm. five years ago another fall caused two bones to break below the elbow. Dr Hines treated both injuries. the boy returns home with both arms in bandages.
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Re. J.P. Hines
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Tan
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