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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1906

Page

3

New Round-Base Cotton Compress Firm Formed in Texas

The Reagan Round-base company of San Antonio filed its Austin charter aiming to cut farmers costs. Inventor E Reagan leads an incorporator group including Chas Ogden Otto Buewel R G Kleberg and others. Officers named Pastor Swearingen Ogden Hadbrooks Kreber and Woods. March 18.

Reagan Round-base Company San Antonio Austin Siane’s Texas J. Reagay Otto Buewel R. G. Kleverg Fyens Gu. Venett S. J. Brooks Lobl P. He Sweatingen W. FE Wears Howe Volmgreen Robinson Yar Ang Frank J. Rushiek Che Prite- Volpr Swearingen R. Gyeonett

Flickinger Resigns as Frisco President in Texas

Special to the Light reports M. Tickinger resigned today as president of the Frisco in Texas. AW. B. Drake of St. Louis was elevated to successor. Tickinger had led since 1898 and served twelve years. The resignation surprised railroad men. cause not stated.

Tickinger Ag Ylecs Frisco Texas B. Drake St.” Louis

Old Village Choir Inspires Gentle Town Tale

Fragmentary OCR from a rural town column describes the Old Village Choir and local church singing. Residents recall the village choir’s warm tone, emotional impact, and memories of a farewell or funeral setting. Mentions of Ged, the hill church, and community familiarity with the music.

State Tax Board Pushes Intangible Tax Work Across Texas

Austin March 10 Captain W R Davin state tax commissioner said Judge Brooks ruling blocks temporary injunction against enforcing the Williams Intangible tax law. The board will press ahead, hear protests from corporations, and issue notices to those who have not filed summaries of their property and value for taxation. The plan calls for certifying intangible asset amounts to tax assessors once reports are complete.

Austin Tex W R. Davin Brooks Twenty-Sixth District Court Doyle Diy Ae Ik Fe Vailroads Sion Jndie Brooke

Mortuary notices and funeral details from Elmont area

The notice lists deaths of Mrs. E D Fidtey aged 81 from pneumonia at 502 North Vine Elmont and Elizabeth Brotze aged 38 who died at 20 North Becegany, with burial in St Joseph cemetery and references to the late F Carpenter and Brank Carpenter's funeral at 3021 West Commerce Street. A May funeral under Confederate auspices will assemble at Sloan Wagg and march to the tomb of the deceased.

E. D. Fidtey Elizabeth Brotze Elizabeth Brotve Hourth Street Becegany St. Joseph Ceanoversy F. Carpenter Brank Plien West Commerce Street Carl Heck Alice Mith. Wessins Sloan & Wagg P& Hady

Births Reported for Boy in Pendook Area

Birth notice shows a male child born March 8 to Mr. TOT at 214 W Place Gird. Additional names and unclear addresses appear, with garbled details about guardians and local contacts, including a phone reference 212.

Java Mareh Tot Pendook Gird Maren Mr. and Ars Outlaw Pine Croakelt

Case of Reed Smoot fuels Mormonism debate in Senate

The Senate privileges and elections committee probes Reed Smoot’s Utah seat amid controversy over Mormon practices endowments and polygamy. Debates reference Brigham Young era, Joseph Smith lineage, and endowment rites, with testimony from Bright and others spurring questions of eligibility and loyalty to the United States.

Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Stead Smoot Utah Congress Arrows Michigan Senate Parkins Palfornia Pattersom Célorada Smoot

Colts Routed as San Antonio Defeats Them 3 to 2

The sixth inning doomed the Colts in yesterday’s game at Electric Ball Park as San Antonio clinched a 3 to 2 victory. McCormick left with a fractured finger in the second. Roy Moc Farland arrived from Oregon to bolster the roster for upcoming games.

COLTS McCormick Soldiers Electric Ball Park Roy MocFarland Oregon San Antoaniy Tae Colts Tae Woods San Antonio A McCormick Neveryone Pallmer Cook Toepperyein Osgood Chadderdon Fred Ficky Neitz Bradley Raet Burke Pendleton Feld Parrott Tigitfeld Borrow

Bailey Says Rate Bill Will Pass

Special to the Tight from Bristol Tenn March 10 Senator Joseph W Hathey of Texas arrived in Bristol after learning of his a aged father's illness He planned to go to Crystal Springs Miss then return to Washington He spoke on rate legislation saying I think congress will pass a rate bill and I expect it to pass soon

Bristol Tenn Joseph W. Hathey Texas Washington Crystal Springs Miss Thaving Mer

Fragmentary prompt fragment yields no clear item

The readable text offers limited phrases and no identifiable people events or organizations to summarize into a coherent news card with a title and summary.

Proposition 10 rebuild dam Austin rethink

Austin authorities weigh a plan by Judge W W Robertson of New York to form a firm to rebuild the dam across the Colorado River. The proposal would have the city repay construction costs at 46 inches per year, yielding rental income while city benefits from the dam. Mayor Shelley indicates strong interest and the city may accept the rebuild plan.

Austin Tex Robertson New York Uc Colorado River Cty Shelley Ig

Ward, former AG official, flees state department scene

Special to The Jighe reports San Antonio. Ward, once assistant attorney general, visited today and fled in the state department by charter of the Citizens' Motor Gas Electric Light and Power company.

Anglin Tex Marehbi Todeo BR VT Ward San Antonio State Department Citizens Motor Gas Electric Light and

Local San Santolin firm eyed to enter public power field

Judge Ward notes a San Santolin company with a $50,000 stock ready to enter the field for furnishing light and power to the public, rivaling Alamo City's electric system. He highlights concerns over the Will iams intangible tax law and its application to certain corporations while discussing tax provisions. The text also references The Souvenir Press and The American Illustrated Magazine and includes fragmented musings on inventions, social themes, and personal ambition.

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