Explorers Reach Poles As News Delays End
March 9 London reports Capt. Amundsen’s triumph at the south pole while Captain Scott awaits word. The Royal Geographical Society lines up Congratulatory messages as Britons hope for news from Scott. Feats of Peary, Shackleton, and Charcot frame the global polar ascent.
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Associated Press
Ondon
Raddundsen
South Pole
Captain Scott
Scott
Royal Geographical Society
Ptain Amundsen
Amundsen
Peary
Ernestekleton
Dr. Charcot
Norway's Right to Claim South Pole Discussed by Authorities
International law experts debate whether discovery by Roald Amundsen grants Norway any title to unclaimed Antarctic lands. Prof John Bassett Moore notes historic occupancy standards require more than discovery, and a joint arbitration commission may be unlikely to resolve ownership. The piece includes an unrelated medical testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills.
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Associated
Spitzber
John Bassett Moore
Columbia Unity
Ofessor Moore
South Pole
Joint Commission On Arbitration Settlement
Rail Commission Sets Rates On Texas Rail Freight
The Texas rail commission announced a new rate schedule for observance on all classes and counties for car loads and less than car shipments between Port Houston Fidelity on the Clinton branch and the Texas & New Orleans Railroad and other Texas points. The rates shall not exceed the established rates between Houston proper and other Texas points, effective March 15, 1912.
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Astin
Tex
Rail Commission
Port House
San Antonio Delegation Attends Good Roads Rallies
About fifty San Antonio business men will attend rallies at Gonzales and Cuero Monday afternoon and night to push the Port O Connor San Antonio highway. Gonzales county commissioners and residents plan to join the Gonzales event at 3 PM, while Cuero hosts Monday night. A bond issue for the coastal road passing Gonzales is reportedly likely, and travel by road was canceled due to road conditions. Port O Connor will be strongly represented at the rallies.
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San Antonio
Gonzales
Cuero
Port O’connor
Gonzales County
John W. Warren
Southern Pacific
E. Holland
Port O'Connor
St. Antony
Holland
Texas Rice Growers Seek Lower Freight Rates
Rice growers from Texas and Louisiana pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut freight charges on southern shipments. Houston and Beaumont interests clashed with New Orleans traders over alleged discrimination and rate adjustments for Louisiana rice versus Houston and New Orleans routes.
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Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Washington
Louisiana
Sam H. Cowan
Mutual Rice Trade and Development Company of
Houston
C. C. Oden
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Mississippi
How Cold Causes Kidney Disfunction
Partly by drawing blood away from the surface and congesting the kidneys and partly by overworking them. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys give tone to the urinary organs and restore normal bladder action. They are a tonic with quick results. Edwards King Drug Co.
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Edwards-King Drug Co
Farmer Arrested for Rifling Letter Boxes at Hart County
Albert Anton of Hart county was arrested at the post office in Lockhart Texas on a charge of rifling mail boxes. Investigators had observed decoys in a cottonseed box at a major dealer and alleged Anton unlocked the box and took the mail. His residence was searched and he faces examination before a United States commissioner in Austin.
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Associated Press
Lockhart
Tex
Albert Anton
Anton
Austin
United States
Will Reduce Cotton Acreage in CISCO District
CISCO Texas March 9 There will be cotton acreage reductions in the area this year as crops are backward due to planting delays.
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Cisco
Tex
Texans urged to help save cavalry arm
Fort Sam Houston officers urge Texans to oppose reducing cavalry from fifteen to ten regiments. They argue a larger force is needed for patrol along the Mexican border and demand public protest to influence senators before the measure reaches the Senate.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Senate
Rio Grande
France
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Sweden
Germany
Japan
National Guard
United States
Santiago
Philippines
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Texas farmers diversify crops across the state
Special to the Light reports from Austin that T. L. Tennison of the department of agriculture says East and North Texas farmers, preparing soil for the season, are diversifying seed and reducing cotton acreage. Diversification and scientific methods grow, with prosperity across sections as farms aim to produce food and stock feed, not just cotton.
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Austin
Tex
T. IL. Tennison
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Tennison
Third Call Made on Guaranty Fund in Texas
The Texas state banking board at a special session issued a third guaranty fund call of 15919.36 to cover Paige State Bank depositors in Bastrop County. The bank closed by order two weeks ago. Total deposits subject to guaranty were 26633.30 with 8064.35 time deposits. Quick assets of 28486.34 allowed 6023.33 paid, leaving 15919.36 to be drawn.
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Austin
Tex
State Banking Board
Guaranty Fund
Paige State Bank
Paige
Bastrop County
Gill
First State Bank of Koppers
Paige Bank
Guaranty
Harris County Bank and Trust Company
Kopperl
Lane suspends two sheriff accounts in Texas
Comptroller Lane held up two items in Sheriff Tobin of Bexar county accounts for investigation. One item $258.75 in 24 burglary case against Frank Jones with 40 witnesses subpoenaed each case, all dismissed. The other $836.60 for 1508 witnesses in 44 forgery cases against B Wilson. Total $1095.35. Judge Dwyer approved the accounts. Lane seeks more information from Dwyer and Tobin.
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Austin
Tex
Lane
Tobin
Bexar County
Frank Jones
B. Wilson
Dwyer
Thirty-seventh District Court
Sheriff Has Not Heard From Comptroller On Accounts
Sheriff Tobin said this morning he has heard nothing from the comptroller about seeking information on accounts sent for approval. The January term total bill stands at 2090.55 dollars, including 212 dollars for railroad fare to bring back prisoners.
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Tobin
New Bank at Axtell Receives Texas Authority
Axtell in McLennan County gains a new First State Bank after a state banking board meeting. The bank is authorized to operate in Texas with capital stock of 10 000 dollars and adopts a guaranty plan to protect depositors.
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Austin
Tex
State Banking Board
Texas
First State Bank of
Axtell
McLennan County
First Game for School Opens Season Against St Anthony
The high school begins baseball season this afternoon with a game versus St. Anthony college on the college team’s diamond. A close contest is anticipated.
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St. Anthony College Nine
Taft Arrives in Chicago for Busy Day of Events
President Taft arrives in Chicago for a packed schedule of speeches receptions and meals. Activities include addresses at Union League Jewish residents and Swedish-American Republican league banquet with a plan to meet Governor Deneen before departing tomorrow night.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Taft
Hotel la Salle
Union League
Union League Club
West Side
Chicago Press Club
Governor Deneen
Charles S. Deneen
Clark Street
Taft opposes recall of judges and decisions in Toledo speech
President Taft opened his Toledo address with a critique of the recall of judicial decisions as harmful to constitutional order. He argued that reversing constitutional rulings by temporary majorities dangers life liberty and property. The talk touched on Roosevelt era ideas but did not dwell on them. A note urged Hood's Sarsaparilla for appetite and vitality. Seat sales for Elsie Janis show open tomorrow with local venues and orchestra services.
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Associated
Pre&ess
Toledo
Ohio
Taft
Propagandan
Judiciary and
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbus
Story of Long Suffering Ends in Women’s Tonic Cardui
Mrs Vada Street of Alfordsville Indiana writes of eight years of severe back pain and nervous spells ending after three bottles of Cardui the women’s tonic. She urges readers with womanly trouble to try Cardui, noting it contains only vegetable ingredients and cannot harm. Drugstores sell it and a free advisory letter and home treatment book are available.
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Alfordsville
Ind
Vada Street
Cardus
Cardui
Louisiana National Life To Not Renew Texas License
The Louisiana National Life Assurance Society of New Orleans will not seek a license renewal to operate in Texas for the current year. The Texas Department of Insurance and Banking has been informed, with the Louisiana State Life Insurance Company of New Orleans also advising of the development.
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Austin, Tex
Louisiana National Life Assurance Society of
New Orleans
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Texas
Louisiana State Life Insurance Company of
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