Havemeyer 3 Control Still a Mystery in Sugar Case
Washington reports the sugar trust probe failed to reveal how Henry Havemeyer shaped the American Sugar Refining Co. Tests show Edwin Atkins said Havemeyer held huge influence while Charles Heike, his supposed confidante, denied insider access. Directors’ books show major stock purchases and a Camden refinery deal left unexplained.
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Washington
Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
House “Sugar Trust
Chas. R. Heike
Edwin F. Atkins
Mr. Havemeyer
Heike
Garrett
Mr. Heike
Local forecast for San Antonio area
For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Thursday, expect increasing cloudiness.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather summary from multiple cities on observations at 8 a m
Observations show temperatures ranging from 60 to 70 degrees with cloudy skies in most cities. Winds vary from four to eighteen miles per hour, with possible showers or no immediate change noted in several locations.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
County Clerk Enforces New Marriage License Consent Law
County Clerk Newton announces a new state rule requiring both parents to sign sworn statements of knowledge and consent before marriage licenses are issued. The change tightens age verification as minors may seek consent from a county judge if guardians are unavailable.
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Newton
Romeo
Juliet
Heat Strains Rise At Fort D. A. Russell Courtyard
Col William C Buttler suffers a slight heat prostration during a court martial but is not seriously harmed. Soldiers on the hot ground also struggle with tents and 106 degree readings. Col James Parker proposes changes to the cavalry regiment and the Thirteenth Infantry departs for Hot Wells for field work. Wright machines arrive for aviation instruction as Lieut Foulois records two flights reaching about 1000 feet.
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William C. Buttler
Twenty-second Infantry
James Parker
Eleventh Cavalry
Parker
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Philippine Islands
Wright
College Park
Washington, D. C
Lieut
Foulois
Assault on John Karran Near Gulf Refining Plant
John Karran, about 40, was beaten by five or six Black men late last night near the Southern Pacific tracks by the Gulf Refining plant. He was found semiconscious, taken to Sunset depot, then to police headquarters. Seven dollars found, pockets turned inside out. condition not serious.
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John Karran
Southern Pacific
Gulf Refining Company
Sunset Depot
W. A. Harvey
Karran
Seamen Strike Hits British Ports Halts Transatlantic Service
A seamen and firemen strike began at Liverpool and other British ports closing several transatlantic liners. Crews aboard Teutonic and Empress of Ireland refused to sail, while Olympic cleared for New York on her maiden voyage. Teutonic and Empress of Ireland were slated for Quebec and Montreal routes. International union signals broader UK France Belgium Holland and Scandinavia action at 7 tonight.
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FRESA
London
Liverpool
British Isles
Teutonic
Olympic
White Star Line
Southampton
New York
Quebec
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
International Seamen's Union
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Holland
Scandinavia
Sailor strikes tied to Amsterdam harbor unrest
In Amsterdam on June 14 the crews of three royal steamship vessels refused to sign orders and were dismissed. Most steamers in the harbor saw sailors strike, yet work continued as usual while dock hands did not join the action.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Holland
Royal Steamship Companies
Will Not Abandon Steamers In Strike
In New York on June 14 Mahon Tearle in charge of the strike in America said none of the major trans Atlantic liners or the 200 tramp steamers on foreign registers will be abandoned by their crews due to the seamen's strike.
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Associated Press
New York
Foreign Register
Mahon Tearle
America
Precinct 9 Ballots Challenged in Gallagher Church Recount
Sixty four votes for J Frank Gallagher and nineteen for F W Church in precinct 9 were challenged for lacking voter initials and improper stamping. At 2:30 pm the recount progressed through precinct 9 ballots with Church votes shown in the first and third columns.
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J. Frank Gallagher
F. W. Church
Gallagher Church
Recount Progress in City Election Challenged Votes
Counsel for Gallagher and Church challenge dozens of ballots as officials recount forty-two election precinct boxes. Nine boxes have been opened, about a quarter of the work completed, with completion expected by Saturday after.
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Church
Gallagher
Curtis Strong Opposes Canadian Reciprocity Debate Intensifies
The Senate opened daily sessions at noon to debate the Canadian reciprocity bill after a Taft conference. Senator Curtis of Kansas warned the treaty would harm U S interests and urged more study, noting U S trade last year at 138 557 978 dollars and vast unclaimed Canadian wheat potential.
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Senate
Washington
Taft
Underwood
House
Curtis
Kansas
United States
Canada
Congress
Curtle
Soledad Street Property Sets Record Price at $900 Per Front Foot
A deed recorded today transfers 122 Soledad Street from State Bank and Trust Co to T G Oliver and W E Remy of San Marcos for 900 dollars per front foot. The South half of the old Devine building occupies the two story property with 27.5 feet of frontage. The sale, negotiated by R H Wester, marks a record for Soledad Street though Houston Street asks 2500 per front foot for corner lots nearby.
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Soledad Street
State Bank and Trust Company
T. G. Oliver
W. E. Remy
San Marcos
Nation wills estate to Carrie Nation in Kansas City home plan
The will of Carrie Nation filed for probate in Washington names her daughter Charlton A. McNabb as a beneficiary with a monthly income of 60 from Guthrie and Shawnee properties, and later $500 per child after Mrs McNabb’s death. The estate totals about 10 000 with real estate in Oklahoma and a life policy. Assets also bequeathed to the Carrie Nation Home for Drunkards Wives and Widows in Kansas City Kansas. Henry D. Gordon named Washington executor.
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Charlton A. McNabb
Moody Sanitarium
Carrie A. Nation
McNabb
Nation
Washington
Guthrie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Alexandria
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
C. A. McNabb
Guthre
Free Methodist Church of Oklahoma
City of Kansas Turned Over to Sunshine Society
City of Kansas has been turned over to the International Sunshine society. The home for children mentioned in the will has not been established and courts will decide disposition of that bequest in Mrs Nation's will. Mrs McNabb is suffering mental derangement, but Dr Moody says she may recover. physically she is in good condition.
Fire in car sheds near San Pedro avenue
Fire broke out in the traction company's sheds east of San Pedro avenue at about 12:30 this morning, drawing Chief Bishop and several companies. Sparks from a forge likely caused the blaze, confined to a repair shop area and quickly extinguished. Earlier at 8:20 PM, a lamp explosion at 714 West Marshall street caused no damage.
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Traction Company
San Pedro Avenue
Bishop
West Marshall Street
Drive to oil streets fund opens to all Santo Antonio
San Antonio business leaders urge citizens to donate to oil the streets near the army camp and aid Uncle Sam's troops. They seek 50 cents or more by mail or messenger to the Chamber of Commerce or The Light, with a running published list of contributions. The first three cars arrive Saturday and work begins Monday.
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San Antonio
Uncle Sam
Chamber of Commerce
the Light
Chamber of Commerce funds street oiling near Fort Sam Houston
Local business leaders rapidly raised funds to oil San Antonio streets to ease the stay of the maneuver division near Fort Sam Houston. The drive seeks about 5000 dollars with aid from General Carter and the city, including water from San Antonio Water Supply. Subscriptions are organized by district, and camp sites are offered at Riverside Park and Hanale for cavalry use. The effort continues as donations arrive and oilwagons are pledged for Monday start.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Carter
Mission Oil Company
Texas Company
Wills and Carrington
South Side
R. J& Pruitt
Hugo Goodman
S. Pfeiffer
West Plazas
West Side
Alfred Duerler
Fred Hummert
West Commerce Street
Dan Breen
Emil Frank
Houston Street
Jake Wolff
Henrys. Ames
St. Louis
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