Terrell clarifies school board three trustees charter dispute
Representative Chester H Terrell writes San Antonio letter explaining his role in introducing a three trustee school charter. He states he opposed the three trustee idea yet aided passage at others' urging, and that the board later repudiated the measure. Terrell asserts he acted to secure passage and defends actions before publication.
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Chester 11
Terrell
Graham Dowell
Dowdell
San Antonio
Terrellis Sottertallawa
House of Representatives
State of Texas
Austin
Tex
Graham Dowiell
Texas
Deac Grebarity
Bexar County
Messrs
Bovnaud & Arneld
Adawig
Watthine
Cartain
Bry
Sa Antonio
Lear
Hey
Damages Sought in Multiple Suit Against Sunset Railroad
Over $120,000 in three damage suits filed in recent days against Sunset railroad cites personal injuries and transportation denial. Col John T Shank seeks $50,000 exemplary and $10 actual for himself and wife after alleged denial of valid San Antonio Los Angeles ticket. Claude C Rhodes seeks $40,000 from G H S A railroad for a brakeman injury on October 7 1907. Hedery Sprenger seeks unspecified damages for injuries from a locomotive incident on December 24 1905.
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Sunset Railroad
Tayo
John T. Shank
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Fifth District
Shook
Val
Southern Pacific
Transportation
Sook
EL Tae
Injches
Caisen
Claude C. Rhodes
Pitt
Dixie
Rhodes
Kingsbury
Laling
Ithodes
D & Yailoal
Cour
Hedery Sprenger
Taft Calls Special Session of Congress
Taft issued a call for a special session of the Sixty first Congress to convene on March 15. The call does not specify the legislative object for the special session.
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Taft
Congress
Washington, D.C
Tressfont Taft
Like Fairy Tale Is Story of Little Girl's Fortune
Hazel Klegin of Omaha wakes to a ten thousand dollar fortune after a winter season of washing for her mother. At 13 she remains kind and helpful, desires to share the money with her mother, and hopes to become a good fairy to support them both despite limited work options.
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Omsht
iHazel Klegin
Omaha
Hazel
Hove
Fai
Mike
Gil
Wihen Tazel
Slous
Mathews
Taney
Mi Hazel
Ste
Bayer
Inaugural Date Change Debated in Washington
Report from Washington describes discussion among lawmakers about moving the presidential inaugural date from March 4 to a later day. The article notes constitutional questions and potential resolutions considered in Congress, with suggestions of state ratification and parallels to past inaugurations.
Believed Murder Evidence Found In Garment Mystery
A Galveston report notes a suit of clothes and a lot found near the Sealy hotel amid a puzzling scene. Police infer the items may relate to a man named Tee Hum from Pan's Valley Oklahoma, described as a financial agent, and suspect a second degree crime. The case remains unsettled with unclear motives and no definitive link yet established.
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Galveston
Tex
Sealy
Pan's Valley
Okla
Mwistor
Earthquake Refugees Reach Texas in Curious Report
A rushed dispatch describes earthquake refugees arriving in Texas amid chaotic travel and uncertain aid. The piece notes improvised shelters, scarce provisions, and mixed reception from locals as authorities scramble to identify and assist arriving Italians and others displaced by the disaster.
County Commissioners Schedule School Trustee Election
County commissioners order a school trustees election for four districts to be held Saturday April 10. Officials are appointed to oversee the five school districts of the county.
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Fie County
Wo County
Out of Gabnet Officials Sworn In at White House
Washington on March 11 six cabinet officers and an attorney general took oath in the cabinet room of the White House. Key figures included Philander C Knox as secretary of state and George von Lengerke Meyer as secretary of the navy. The ceremony also named Richard A Winger as interior secretary and Charles Nagel as commerce and labor secretary. President Taft and Secretary Cortelyou attended, with Cortelyou to remain treasury head until March 15 when McFeagh arrives from Chicago to assume the brews and treasury portfolio.
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Washington
Pav Abbed
oMee
Philander C. Knox
Slula
Ius Serpetory of the Interior
Agricultre
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
George Wickershant
Oath of Ofice
Supreme Court
John Barret
Bureau of American Republics
Taft
Cortelyan
Mo Feagh
Wsa
Washington Comptroller Chooses Bank Examiners in Texas
The March report notes the Comptroller of the Currency will appoint four examiners including Rorebook and J. MM. Lagi to oversee banks in Texas. It mentions San Antonio figure and a national bank, with supervision details and a court action where Mina Merman was granted divorce from Jacob Hermann in the Seventh District Court yesterday.
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Washington
March
Logan
Alternation Bank
Texas
Ohio
J. MM. Lagi
San Antonio
National Sani
National Bank
Lsecver Morgis
Phirly Seventh District
Mina Merman
Jacob Hermann
No Passes for Ministers at San Antonio Fair Amid Race Ban
Reporters quote Vo Brown of the air association saying the San Antonio fair will proceed despite the anti racing bill. He notes reduced purses for horse races, continues auto and other events, and promises a strong exhibits and shows lineup for Texans. He urges supporters to attend the fair and witness the planned improvements.
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San Antonio
The
Fair Association
Wasociatusm
Texans
Republic of Morten
Phoney Gem Scam Ends With Quick Capture
A man bought a so called gem for 40 cents and paid 40 dollars for a phoney stone. The seller and ring figures led to an immediate jeweler's inspection. Officers caught a black man. the suspect returned the money and no charges were filed.
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Dai
Patterson
Lekon
Eliot to Receive Another Degree at Founders Day
Eliot of Har orator at the Founders Day exercises at the university today. The degree of Master of Laws will be conferred upon him this afternoon by a local official in New Orleans Louisiana.
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Rch
Eliot
Harorator i
Iartor
Tiane
New Orleans
Asi Vard
Texas Travelers Protective Association Meeting Tonight
The Texas Travelers Protective Association plans a state convention, with key business and possible legislative petition on the agenda. State directorate members Seymour Vrawhey T S Michawx and Adelph Duldt of Houston are listed among those present for tonight's meeting at 8 o'clock in the Menger hotel club rooms.
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Texas Travelers’ Protective Association
Fork Worll
Menger Hotel
Uterenlosi
Saniariam
Seymour Vrawhey
Michawx
Adelph Duldt
Houston
Real Heats All About School Bill at San Antonio Meeting
The article describes Senator Real's rapid schedule on the school charter bill in San Antonio with meetings at the Southern Hotel and a 3 p.m. school board session. It notes debates over charter amendments, opposition from Judge Cresson and Mrs. Lewis, and efforts by Chester Terrell to push legislation before adjournment.
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San Antonio
Bord
Ferenrt
H. Terrell
Austin
Fred. S. Murpe
Ed. W. Tynat
Pablo Crux
Orlock
Raal
Real
Schoers
Chester Terrell
Shehadla Whey
Fae
Bio School Board
Cresson
Hany
Judge Real
C. C. Cresson
Macey
Themypan Alga
Trtee Real
Jothers
Commission of Three
Senate
Lewis
Rufus Lewis
Ralid
Uv Ren
Ce Matilorail Ve Cantauin
Edgar Schramm
Evhoal Board
Tuilye
Senator Real
Perrel
Dowell
Tynan
Yytle
H. Bertrand
Ital
Aly
Shebt Board
Murphey
Ee Cymmugees Miter
Terrell Wil
Nelson Tytle
Testimony Ends in Cooper Case in Nashville
The Cooper case adjourned after brief proceedings with attorneys for both sides ready to present opening arguments. The court planned to resume Monday morning as transcripts and testimony were ongoing. Numerous witnesses were expected to be called in the next session.
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Nashville
Peon
Dofoniq
Silos
Manis
Cent
Man Arraigned on Burglary Charge in Local Case
Mire with Gaestaby asad thet Le Carel arrested Thursday on burglary charge. He allegedly broke into a residence, with pleading in court noted by Detective Krank New hath. Bond set at $1009.
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Gaestaby
Carel
Uy Lite
Denny
Justica
Pisk
Carela
Minty
Krank Newhath
Garner
Privsts
Postmaster Charged. Shooting Reported in Cheepnel
Special to Che Light Bewnham Tex March 1. Postmaster S B Kiteheat of Cheapnel II was called here charged with shooting. Toba Owlish a planter of Wak five, Hkhight Carlisle is dying and a formal charge will be placed against Kitchen. outcome not yet known.
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Bewnham
Tex
Carlisle
Local Weather Outlook for San Antone
Partly cloudy with a shower tonight. Cooler temperatures by dawn after midnight. Low near light, with morning conditions improving slightly. Weather page 3 for detailed forecast.
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San Antone
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