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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

8

Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Meet in Galveston Convention

The Texas Cotton Seed Crushers association opens its seventeenth annual convention at the new Hotel Galvez in Galveston with Maj. Robert Gibson as secretary leading about five hundred delegates. Rules committee sessions proceed through June 26 and 27 to discuss grievances and improvements for the group.

Galveston Tex Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association Robert Gibson Hotel Galvez Committee On Rules The

Police Chief Resigns in Marshall as City Looks to Name Successor

Marshall Texas police chief Patrick O'Connor resigned to the city commissioners last night. About forty applicants seek to replace him as the commission planned to name a successor today.

Associated Press Marshall Tex Patrick O'Connor

San Antonio Katy passenger business hits record June

Walter Walthall, city passenger and ticket agent for the Katy, says this month’s business will run 60 percent over any June in prior years, a record for San Antonio. The investigation by the police department was mentioned but its nature was not disclosed.

Police Department Walter Walthall Katy San Anonio

Attorneys Testify in Chamizal Case in Washington

R F Burns and W A Hawkins of El Paso have been called to Washington to appear before the state department with Judge Grant regarding the Chamizal dispute. The move signals a potential settlement between the United States and Mexico as the recent decision nears handling.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex R. F. Burns W. A. Hawkins Washington State Department Grant United States Mexico

Warrant Issued for Mosby in Murder and Arson Case

A warrant charging murder and arson has been issued for the arrest of General Mosby of the Mexican insurgents, according to Deputy United States Attorney Stewart. The notice mentions A. Collman, a plumber, and references two phone lines in Los Angeles.

Mosby Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Mexican Insurrectos United States Stewart

Real Army Probe Should Start in Congress

Capt. Geo. A. Schreiner argues for a broad congressional probe of the army rather than a narrow look at Fort Sam Houston. He warns against chaos myths, urges Washington as the starting point, and calls for a military commission led by nonpolitical experts to assess appropriations, waste, and imperial commitments.

Geo. A. Schreiner Kahn California House Congressman Kahn Washington, D. C National Capital General Carter Fort Sam Houston Congress House Military Committee Washington War Department Philipe Islands Enra National Congress Senate Taft

Governor doubles reward for wife murderer Ben Myatt

Austin Tex June 27 Governor Colquitt raised the reward to 1000 for the capture of Ben Myatt the noted wife murderer who killed his wife in Robertson county last July and escaped from Corsicana jail after receiving the death penalty Ed Steves & Sons brushes.

Associated Press Austin Tex Colquitt Ben Myatt Robertson County Corsicana

Auditor Reports Railroad Accounts Valid as Stated

Auditor Fitzgerald of the railroad commission returned from Palestine after examining the International railway books. He found the accounts as represented by the receiver and will report this evening or tomorrow. The commission will act on the valuation application seeking thirty five million dollars once additional data is received.

Thhd Associated Press Austin Tex Fitzgerald The Railroad Commission Palestine International Railway

Engineer Loftin saves driver as ice wagon blocks track

C. H. Potter, driver for Citizens Ice, credits J. C. Loftin, Katy passenger engineer, with saving his life. Loftin applied emergency brakes at Starr Street crossing as an ice wagon obstructed the track. Potter leaped free. the engineer detached a horse and shoved the wagon aside, averting injury. No watchman at crossing, which has seen prior accidents.

C. H. Potter Citizens’ Ice Company J. C. Loftin Katy Starr and Abnut Streets Sunset Starr Street Loftin Potter Iury

American Surety and Casualty company articles filed

Articles of incorporation filed in Texas state department for the American Surety and Casualty company of Houston with capital stock of 2,000,000. Incorporators include Jonathan Lane W Strauss N R Lynd and Fred L Tesch.

Austin Tex American Surety and Casualty Company of Houston State Department Capital Jonathan Lane W. Strauss N. R. Lynd Fred L. Tesch

Rail timetable shows numerous train arrivals and departures

The schedule lists arrivals and departures for routes to the north, south, east and coast towns, with trains from Palestine, Laredo, Kerrville, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso and Cuero Victoria. Times range from early morning to late night, including express and mixed services.

Houston New Orleans Galveston Dallas Fort Worth North Waco Galvestom O2 COBSE Cscs Coos Kerrville Eos Coast Matsine East el Paso WESC ACLE WEEE Ceiaveccca

Port Hood Coal Mines Flooded by Sea Water

The Port Hood coal mines in Nova Scotia flooded after sea water breached retaining walls, filling the main shaft to over 100 feet. The disaster likely means total loss of the property though no fatalities are reported. The mine produced about 1000 tons daily.

Associated Press Sydney C. B Port Hood

Population of Australia Rises to 4 449 495 in Census

The census shows Australia’s population across New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania at 4 449 495 compared with 3 773 801 in 1901.

Australia Associated Press Melbourne Commonwealth of Australia New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia West Australia Tasmania

Chemists from Across Nation Arrive for American Chemical Society Meet

Chemists from all sections of the United States and several countries have arrived in Indianapolis for the opening of the American Chemical Society annual meeting. The conference begins today and runs through Saturday.

THE Associated Press Indianapolis Ind United States American Chemical Society

Prohibition Election In Utah In Special Vote

Prohibition will be adopted or rejected at a special election today in 104 Utah towns and cities and in five county units outside the towns. Ernest Muenzenberger and family depart for a Texas ranch on vacation, with F I Hall acting in his absence.

Utah Associated Press Salt Lake Ernest Muenzenberger National Lines of Mexico Woodsboro Tex F. I. Hall Muenzenberger

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