Washington White Slave Case Delays Spark Cabinet Debate
The House judiciary committee will probe McReynolds delays in Diggs Caminetti white slave cases and Western Fuel conspiracies. President Wilson seeks a full report after McNabb resignation threats and a Justice Department demand for McReynolds removal. Probes in Congress follow, with calls to oust Caminetti ally and assess political influence.
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Washington, D. C
House Judiciary Committee
McReynolds
San Francisco
Maury Diggs
Drew C. Caminetti
Western Fuel Company
United States
McNabb
Wilson
Drew Caminetti
Anthony Caminetti
Commissioner General of Immigration
Bryan
Caminetti
Lane
California
Clayton Herrington
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Herrington
McNab
White House
Hall of Congress
Kahn
Hinebaugh
Illinois
House
Judiciary Committee
Mann
Caminetti- Diggs
Department of Labor
M N ab Obeys Orders In Western Fuel Case
San Francisco June 24 Distric t Attorney McNab asked for a continuance as indictments against the entire Western Fuel Company directorate shift. He cited the attorney general's request to withdraw certain defendants and said he could not proceed under these circumstances.
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San Francisco
Cal
John L. Howard
Western Fuel Company
McNab
Duke of Sutherland Critically Ill in London Home
London dispatch reports the Duke of Sutherland, aged in his sixty second year, is critically ill at his London residence. No further medical details are provided.
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London
the Duke of Sutherland
Weather temperatures and times noted for June 24
Readable fragments record temperatures at 2 a.m. 3 a.m. with values around 78 to 82, plus 75 at midnight and 87 at 2 p.m. Vague references to vessels and times hint at a maritime or meteorological log. Specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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C.csee
Local forecast for San Antonio and area
Tonight and Wednesday fair skies expected across San Antonio and vicinity. No precipitation forecast, with mild temperatures and light winds shaping the brief outlook for the area.
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San Antonio
Home Weather for Tourists Across Major Cities
Observations from St Louis to Washington show varied readings with temperatures ranging from 64 to 76 and winds from southeast to northwest. Several cities report cloudiness with Wednesday rain or rain potential and warm trends after cooler spells.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Guests Flee Temple Hotel Fire in Early Morning Blaze
In Temple Texas at 3 o'clock a.m. fire destroyed the Temple Hotel formerly the Star, a 35 room frame building owned by G M Collier and leased by Mr Edwards from Willis. Two adjacent residences were lost as well as damage to the Stegall hotel. Insurance was light. About 15,000 dollars in total losses.
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Temple
Tex
Temple Hotel
The
Star
G. M. Collier
Mr. Edwards
Willis
Stegall
More humid unsettled weather for Texas region
Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau predicts continuing humidity and showers in the area based on the weather map. A broad storm area stretches from northwest Mexico to British Columbia with unsettled conditions west of the Mississippi. Light rain was reported in San Antonio around 6 10 AM and elsewhere in Del Rio Corpus Christi Brownsville Galveston Adeline Cuero Dublin Haskell Henrietta Spur and Weathe rford.
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Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Texas
Mexico
British Columbia
Mississippi
Plateau
San Antonio
del Rio
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Galveston
Adeline
Cuero
Dublin
Haskell
Henrietta
Spur
Weatherford
Peruvian Statesman Pierola Dies in Lima
Nicholas Pierola a noted Peruvian statesman died in Lima today. The government ordered embalming at public expense and arranged a public funeral with honors usually paid to a president.
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Lima
Peru
Nicholas Pierola
France's Peace Time Army Set at 727000 Men
Deputy Legrand told the Chamber of Deputies that France would maintain a peace footing of 727000 soldiers after the government three year service bill passed. The announcement outlined the size of the standing army in Paris on June 24.
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Paris
Legrand
Chamber of Deputies
France
June Roses and June Brides
The column celebrates June weddings and gifts, noting brides receive rice and presents. It suggests readers consult advertisements in The Light for helpful ideas on wedding gifts such as gold or silver items, cut glass, lingerie or footwear, and to choose stores accordingly.
Double Guards About Smelter in El Paso
Civilian guards have been doubled around the El Paso smelter after a fatal clash that killed State Ranger Scott Russell, Deputy Sheriff J L Garlick, and Mrs Mariano Guardarama. U S troops aid patrols around the Mexican settlement near the plant. Nine Mexicans, including three Guardarama brothers, are jailed on cattle rustling charges. Jose Guardarama's store was the scene of the shooting.
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EL Paso
Tex
Scott Russell
J. L. Garlick
Mariano Guadrama
Unite A States
Mexi
Guadarama
Sabino Guadarama
Will Hill
L. Dominguez
Jose Guadarama
Juan Jesus Davis
Sabino
Adolph Zuadarama
T. Echeverria
Pablo Ramos
Manuel Ochoa
Levis Dominguez
Frisco troubles blamed on interstate system says Texas judge
Judge W D Williams of the Texas railroad commission says the interstate system largely caused Frisco Railway finances troubles. He notes French investors may halt new funding while Frisco bonds face losses in receivership. Williams recalls prior claims that Texas railroad limits hindered growth and credit. The commission’s actions are tested by real-world impact.
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Austin
Tex
Frisco
W. D. Williams
Texas Railroad Commission
Williams
United States
Railroad Commission
Texas
Sandbagged man cured of cigarette habit in Atlanta
W W Christian a cabinet maker says an attack by a highwayman in Atlanta last night cured him of smoking. He told hospital officials he was struck with a sandbag after being asked for a cigarette and robbed. Physicians are puzzled by the unusual turn of events.
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Atlanta
W. W. Christian
Christian
Reservoir Filling After Rain Boosts Medina Dam Back
Medina Valley Irrigation Company officials report a twenty foot rise in the reservoir behind Medina dam over the last two weeks. Water depth reaches 59.79 feet at 7 am, with ground now well soaked, predicting more surface collection if rains come soon.
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Medina Dam
Medina Valley Irrigation Company
Election Still in Doubt In Arkansas Gubernatorial Race
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas June 24 The democratic gubernatorial returns from last Saturday remain incomplete unofficial counts show Judge George W Hays ahead by under 1000 votes while former Congressman Stephen H Brundige asserts full figures will swing the nomination to him If results stay tight and contests arise there may be no certification by the secretary of state by July 5 ahead of the July 23 election
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Little Rock
Ark
George W. Hays
Stephen H. Brundige
Secretary of State
LEASED WIRE DAY AP REPORT PROMINENT NEWS SERVICE
The San Antonio Wight notes its exclusive access to the LEASED WIRE DAY AP report, described as the world’s greatest and most reliable general news service. It also mentions carrying a large own special news service for broader coverage.
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San Antonio Wight
Associated Press
The
Light
Senate debated sugar duty and tobacco schedule in caucus
The Democratic caucus approved Shafroth’s amendment to end free sugar in 1916 and set a duty around half a cent a pound for refined sugar afterward. It kept three year rates from the Underwood bill and left wheat, oats, barley, and stocks on current lists while adjusting income tax exemptions.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Shafroth
Louisville
Waldh
Montana
Newlands
Randsdell
Williams
Thornton
Senate Committee
chained father arraigned for brutal abuse of 15 year old daughter
In Augusta on June 24, J. J. Johnson was arraigned on charges of cruelty to a child, disorderly conduct, and intent to serious bodily harm after allegedly chaining his 15 year old daughter, suspending her from a meat hook, and beating her with a buggy whip until blood flowed from injuries on her neck and body. Police were summoned by neighbors who heard screams. Johnson claimed he whipped his daughter to control her.
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Augusta
J. J. Johnson
Recorder’s Court
Johnson
R. M. Moore
Johnson Meat Market
Refusal of Federal Aid Hits South Carolina Militia
Adjutant General W. W. Moore reports a telegram from General A. L. Mills stating no further federal personnel or equipment assistance will be provided to South Carolina's organized militia. The decision follows Governor Cole L. Blease's letters challenging enforcement of federal laws addressed to Adjutant General Moore and the secretary of war.
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Columbia
D. C
W. W. Moore
South Carolina
A. L. Mills
Division of Militia Affairs
Washington
Cole L. Blease
Moore
Wire Tappers Net 35000 In Three States
A private detective agency reports a twelve man gang swindled four men over the last four weeks totaling about 35000. Victims include A Severance of Kansas losing 2400 Iowa man 18000 and two Missouri men 10000 and 2400 through a wire tapping scheme across Excelsior Springs Missouri and Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
Hot Springs
Ark
A. Severance
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Women urge police power for five more San Antonio officers
The Woman's Club of San Antonio plans to petition the city council for five or more women to join the police force, with a committee led by Mrs. T. A. Coleman. They discuss assignments at venues like picture shows and amusement parks and seek two more police authorities at City Hall to cover eight hour shifts. Mayor Brown may receive the motion, echoing a prior bid that placed patrol matron roles at railroad stations.
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The
Woman's Club of
San Antonio
City Council
Young Woman's Christian Association
T. A. Coleman
L. 8. Bates
J. J
Brown
Woman's Club
Jones
President Poincare Visits London for Warm Allied Ties
President Raymond Poincare arrived in London on June 24 to a welcoming reception from King George and British officials. He will stay until June 27 with full royal hospitality, arriving after a naval review and meeting the Prince of Wales. Newsprint editorials hailed the visit as deepening Franco British friendship.
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London
Great Britain
France
Raymond Poincare
George
Republic
Poincare
Portsmouth
Prince of Wales
King George
Victoria Station
York House
Alamo Foundations Inspected by Conley and Colquitt Visit
Dr A B Conley state superintendent and Prof F E Giesecke visited San Antonio to inspect restoration work at the old Alamo property. They reviewed uncovered foundations and the two story building along the south wall and west front as part of the ground plan. Governor Colquitt planned to visit San Antonio tomorrow to check progress.
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Alamo
A. B. Conley
F. E. Giesecke
University
San Antonio
J. B. Nitschke
Austin
Giesecke
Colquitt
President Wilson forgoes vacation during Congress session
President Wilson plans no vacation while Congress is in session. He will briefly leave Friday for Cornish New Hampshire with his family, then return unless Congress recesses over July four. The White House refrigerator plant is out of operation and the heat in the president’s work room is unchanged. He says he will endure the heat and aims for a long session on currency legislation.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Congress
Cornish
N. H
McCaleb
N. S. Graham
American Bank & Trust Company
Graham
Wall Street Reform Sparks Banking Leaders Debate
San Antonio bankers and Dr Walter F McCaleb weigh President Wilsons monetary reform message. McCaleb supports a central bank and Glass bill features while cautioning Democratic antipathy. others defend current system or propose regionalizing and elastic currencies.
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Wall Street
Walter F. McCaleb
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Wilson
Congress
Jackson
San Antonio
McCaleb
West Texts Bank and Trust Company
Federal Reserve Banks
Garment Workers Strike Shuts Down Cincinnati Shops
In Cincinnati on June 24 eleven thousand garment workers walked off their jobs. Shops and factories statewide halted operations. Union leaders claim the strike is lawful while reporting a telegram from international president Thomas Rickert sanctioning the action. Women seek a 48 hour week and men demand the same or 50 hours with a 10 percent wage rise.
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Cincinnati
John Riesenberger
Union of Garment Workers
B. A. Larger
International
Thomas Rickert
Brown and Clarke Quit National Lines in Mexico
E N Brown and A Clarke resign as president and general manager of the Mexican National Railroad system. Resignations linked to financial strains and rebel activity with government interference suspected. Directors to meet to name successors. Hudson urged for presidency amid push to reinstate laid off workers.
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Mexico City
E. N. Brown
A. Clarke
Mexican National Railroad System
The
National Railway
Brown
C. R. Hudson
Messrs. Brown and Clarke
Clarke
Deserter Eaton Ends Life in Savannah Square
In Savannah on June 24, T Eaton seaman of the U S cruiser Tacoma shot himself rather than be arrested for desertion. Private Lee Woods and Master-at-Arms H Italian and J Dougherty moved in to arrest him, but Eaton drew a revolver and killed himself, dying within minutes.
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Savannah
T. Eaton
United States
Tacoma
Lee Woods
H. Italian
J. Dougherty
Eaton
Beaver wreck divers search after nine deaths
In Memphis on June 24 a diver from the U S engineers office began exploring the sunken steamer Beaver off New Madrid where nine men died when the boat capsized. Only Chief Engineer C. S. Williamson was recovered. two redmen named H E Estes and Cc C Brown were reported unknown and lived near New Madrid.
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Memphis
Tenn
Major Markham
United States
Beaver
New Madrid
Cc. S. Williamson
H. E. Estes
Cc. C. Brown
Japanese Consul General Rules Out War Talk in San Francisco
K Kijima newly appointed Japanese consul general in New York arrived in San Francisco and dismissed alarmist discussions of Sino American relations as agitation. He stated Japan expects fair treatment from the United States and awaits a just calm settlement of the dispute.
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San Francisco
Cal
K Kijima
New York
United States
Japan
Section hands quit for harvest work in Kansas and Oklahoma
Chicago June 24 Hundreds of section hands and construction camp workers have left to take higher paying jobs in the harvest fields of Kansas and Oklahoma. Railroads reported the exodus after trying to deter workers with electric pianos and dancing floors in camps.
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Chicago
Kansas
Oklahoma
Western Railroads
Railroads drop mythic names for sleeping cars
Chicago June 24 news: western railroads discontinue mythological and historic names for sleeping and private cars. Cities states and towns now used instead. One Pacific coast line has already dropped Indian names pronounced with difficulty in favor of city names.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast Line
Huerta’s Fall Imminent as Azcona Predicts Political Strife
Juan Sanchez Azcona, ex-private secretary to Francisco I. Madero, says Huerta is isolated, unable to secure funds, and doomed as Mondéragon and De la Barra flee. He reports French bankers offer a 50 million loan with strict peace and non-lending conditions, while American and English banks refuse. Azcona cites arms shipments to Vera Cruz and urges Constitutionalists to gain belligerent rights to buy arms freely.
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Huerta
Mondéragon
de la Barra
Mexico City
Juan Sanchez Azcona
Francisco I. Madero
Senor Azcona
France
Piedras Negras
Venustiano Carranza
Sr. Azcona
Carranza
United States
Marquard & Co
New York
Vera Cruz
Mondragon
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Madero
Gun and ammo seized at Eagle Pass station
United States officials seized a Colt machine gun and 4400 car tr idges at the Eagle Pass railroad station. The gun was listed as household goods and consigned to Felix Martinez. Two men were detained and released after brief examinations by Constitutionalists, who warned outsiders against travel.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
United States
Felix Martinez
E. W. McManus
Menor
Monclova
Liberty
E. W. Hibbs
Esperanzas
Monterey
Sibley
Juez
Piedras Negras
Manuel Urquidi
An Overnor
Reppeteau
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M Reynolds
M'Nab
Duke of Sutherland
Major Buell
U. S
Plant
Sandbag
Georgia
Conley
West Texas Bank
Garment Workers
Brown and Clark
National Lines
Azcona
Colt and Ammunition
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