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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

7

Bailey Defends Tariff Stance In Senate Reply

Special Dispatch from Washington June 24 Senator Bailey of Texas replies to critics of his support for tariffs on hides timber iron ore and other raw materials in the pending tariff bill He argues to not repeal duties on hides until related goods are freed and vows to keep a revenue tariff on hides He also defends lumber duties saying Canadian and U S timber must support both nations and free lumber would only aid border lumber buyers He states he will not yield to pressure to gut lumber on the free list while taxing glass hardware cement paint and other essential items he labels as duty prone.

Washington Senate Bailey Texas Agnellcan Humber United States Canada Canadian

Sub-Port Status: Scranton Mississippi Briefly Designated

The House approved a measure to form Beranton, Wise as a sub-port of entry, with Scranton Mississippi noted in the action. The move designates a new customs entry point, affecting local trade and shipments through the port system.

Washington Beranton Wise

Shawmut Car Nets Second Prize at Alaska-Yukon Exposition

The Shawmut car won second prize at the Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposition grounds, finishing behind a Ford which took first place. The event occurred in Seattle on January 24, 1900, with Associated Press reporting.

Associated Press Seattle New York Ford

Twelve men injured in Klondike mine cage accident

Associated Press reports a cage at Klondike mine No. 4 in Clinton dropped 60 feet during a descent. One man suffered a broken back, five men were leg broken, and several others were seriously hurt. Twenty one believed fatally injured.

Perré Waite Ind Klondike Clinton Nevers

Supreme Court Proceedings in Austin on June 24

The Texas Supreme Court session in Austin adjourned for the day after refusing the San Antonio and Aranas Tass Railway versus Hodges et al. and denying a motion for rehearing for several cases. The court plans to adjourn again tomorrow morning, with a likely term adjournment.

San Antonio

Whistles Blow Adds 3000 To Publicity Fund In San Antonio

A noon citywide whistle blast celebrated another 3000 dollars added to the Publicity League fund of 25,000 to advertise San Antonio. Laborers quit work at an excavation as whistles cried out at various plants and yards. By 8 pm the total reached 23,008 with plans for weekly demonstrations until the goal is met. A public luncheon and garden party were planned with about 200 boosters and a lineup of foods and drinks.

Lew Sue San Antonio Habla Publicity League Conroy Tadey W. B. Kelly A. B. Alephens R. T. Pruitt Misie T. T. Charny Tnof

Fire destroys large Albany hotel and club shop

Word reached Albany on June 24 that the Mort William Dennpy hotel at Dake George was burned down with fatal results reported. Loss estimated at 260,000 dollars, and authorities are investigating the blaze.

Associated Press Albany Mort William Denpy Hota Dake George Freast

East Grips Heat Wave Endangers Pittsburg Lives

Pittsburg on June 24 endures a fourth day of extreme heat. The death toll reached four, with prostrations reported hourly as hospitals treat many cases. Associated Press reports two heat deaths in New York before noon.

Associated Press Pittsburg Associated. Press New York

Peculiar Malady Caught From Cattle in Louisiana

Speelml Diepaten of Orange Texas arrived from Johnson's Bayou Texas suffering with a peculiar malady caught from cattle. He is in precarious condition but there is hope. Thousands of cattle are dying from the disease in Louisiana.

Speelml Orange Tex

Motive for Murder Centered on Letters and Chloroform Theory

Rumors swirl as detectives pursue Ton King the Chinese youth linked to a Blin Sigel case. Letters between Leon and Chir Gain surface showing threats to the Sigel woman and rival interest. Autopsy barred by decomposition. theories about chloroform and a missing Chinaman persist without solid proof.

Associated Press New York Dunn Ton King United States Viek-Nam Leon Chir Gain Venn Boll Chang-Lin Chu-Gain Sigal Ruger Ling Chinatown Amd Ft Cnha

Cleveland Police Seek Trunk Link to Sigel Murder

Police investigate a trunk shipped from Schenectady New York tied to the Wy an unidentified Chinaman as a clue in the Sigel murder case in New York. A check for 854,662 was received with the trunk and remains under review. Authorities strive to locate the trunk’s origin and current whereabouts in Cleveland.

Associated Preas Cleveland Ohio Schenectady Wilesie Sigel New York Union Stttien Thin City Clia Seheneetaals. A

Nurses to be examined by state board in Texas

Governor Campbell at Austin announced members of the state nurses board authorized to examine and license all trained nurses in the state. Mrs Maud Mueller of San Antonio is named, with others including Mrs M Beathy of Fort Worth Miss BarthoP Young of Austin J Ahackford of Galveston and Miss Mattie Rutledge of Dallas.

Campbell Austin Ounrining Maud Mueller San Antonio M. Beathy Fort Worth Mya Barthop. Young Austra

Ramirez Charged With Criminal Assault in Fisk Court

Eriberto Ramirez was charged with criminal assault by B. Rodriguez in Justice Fisk's court this morning. Ramirez was arrested about 2 o clock this afternoon. The examining trial is expected at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Ramirez is accused of assaulting 14 year old Maria Kapanoza.

Justice Fisk Eriberto Ramirez B. Rodriguez Ramirez Ramirey Maria Kapanoza

Mystery remains in unsolved leaves case in West Virginia

In Rairmont, Associated Press reports mystery surrounding the McNamara couple found dead in their home Tuesday night. Detectives say no statements were made about the case as Drake opened the room revealing the bodies. authorities describe the scene and ongoing investigation with no firm motive or confession.

Associated Press Rairmont Lavette Thomas McNamara

Parade Ends Big Turnbund at Cincinnati

A large Cincinnati parade drew over 40 000 spectators as the North American Gyre jwertien Var ia oy Paralaradi sent a great crowd through the city. The event featured a wide turnout and extensive public interest in the spectacle.

Cincinnati Associated Press Jan Werel Ordees Partionier

Railroad in Republic: Three Bodies Recovered

Associated Press reports the Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico is incorporated with 75 million capital to build a line in Mexico under republic concessions. In Ireland, three women killed in a boating accident are identified by authorities after a search on Muckross shore, with further victims still unaccounted for.

Southern Pacific Mexico Res Incorporated Southern Pacific Railroad Company of Mexico Brida Republic of Associated Press Killarney Ireland Lower Kilumay Muckross

Reichstag defeats government on inheritance tax extension

Berlin June 14 The government was defeated in the Reichstag by 143 votes to TAZ on a proposal to extend the inheritance taxes to direct descendants. The T and G N railroad announces another popular cheap excursion to Galveston and Houston for Sunday. Virginia leaves San Antonio Saturday night.

Berlin Reichstag Galvexton Mouston Sanday Vraina San Antonio

Farmers Union Holds Meeting in Manta Ga

A National Farmers Union gathering convened in Manta Georgia to discuss crop marketing and member benefits. President Barcott chaired the session with notable members present. The meeting closed with plans for ongoing sessions over the coming weeks.

Universit Na Fional Farners Uniod Commerven Ouseile Barcott Iheanian Hapmetis

EVO LICENSE OF INSURANCE 60

A garbled record from Awwtit Texas notes a license inquiry involving the Southern Life Insurance company of Laniavile. The rendering mentions a commissioner of insurance and a refusal by the company to park ages and al ibs books by the Haney, reflecting a failed licensing action with unspecified dates and parties.

EVO Awwtit Tex

Legless Man in Court Again

A. G. Walker, described as a legless man, faced a court trial on a disturbance charge after allegedly throwing a rock through a saloon window on South Santa Ross Avenue. He offered no statement as witnesses described his anger and the incident.

A. G. Walker tRnaca Corporation Honrt Walker

Special Deputies at Gould Trial Read In Court

The grand jury and deposition of Dustin Farnam unfold in court with Gould and her counsel calling witnesses. Testimony focuses on Mrs Gould's friendliness to an actor and prior meetings at New York hotels as the trial continues, with the possibility of further witnesses tomorrow.

Associated Press New York Aalra Katherine Mommens Touny Roward Gould Shea Cecard Dielin Pergum Bhenta Ax Amittens Farnam Maine Vane Mra. Gould Mr. Sells Mr. Gould Nesses Hraetor Pavnim Mins Ginnit St. Repis Clowlit Farame Cowl Neviegead

Grand jurors urge restraint on social deputies

Wolat Ofhers reported diligent as Boxat county grand jury adjourned. In a presented report to Judge Edwaws Dwyer, it recommends appointing social deputies only when necessary and criticizes frequent deputy designations. It notes lax enforcement of minor loitering and pool violations, with 41 indictments returned since May 1.

Boxat Junge Edvwas Nake

Heinze Attorney Convicted In Corruption Probe

A New York court convicted nine associates of W A Heinze in a corruption inquiry. The case centered on hindering grand jury investigations and manipulating the administration of justice. The verdicts follow a lengthy probe into alleged improprieties and protective actions around official investigations.

Supreme Court affirms judgment in Texas railway case

Special Dispatch Austin June 24 The Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Williams affirms the judgment in Tallag Consolidated Railway Co v State of Texas The court holds the 1897 occupation tax on railway companies at 2 per mile was not repealed by the 1907 law imposing a tax on gross earnings George Sofia charged with sale of bottle of wine after hearing was admitted to bail in the county jail set at 100 dollars

Specia Dispatch Austin Supreme Court Jilge Williams Tallag Consolidated Railway Co Texas

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