Engineers Demand Higher Wages From Railroads
A committee of fifty locomotive engineers led by Warren S. Stone seeks wage increases to bring pay to the level of western services. Railroads estimate the raise could cost about 10 million dollars annually in transportation. A recess will pause proceedings for several days to review proposals and craft a response.
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Associated Press
New York
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Loomotive Engineers
Mississippi River
Hhe
Assenger
Daughters of the Confederacy Back Confederate Gray Protest
Albert Sydney Johnston Chapter of Texas approves Tennessee veterans and Daughters protest convict garb in Confederate gray. The local group vows to defend the color to the full text of Texas law.
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Austin
Tex
Daughters of the Confederacy of Tennessee
Albert Sydney Johnston
Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Tennessee
B. W. Hooper
Texas
Young Men's Progressive League backs county road effort
Beeville Texans march 14 at a YMCA meeting the Young Men's Progressive League discussed road improvements. Members vow strong support and plan to work hard for better highways across the county.
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Beeville
Tex
Young Men's Progressive League
Presbyterian Secretaries Meet in Chattanooga Conference
CHATTANOOGA Tenn March 14 The secretaries of all boards of the Southern Presbyterian church are in conference here planning the church's general work for the next three years.
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Presbyterian
Associated Press
Chattanooga, Tenn
Southern Presbyterian Church
Miners and Operators Discuss Counter Proposal in New York
Miners committee weighs operators counter offer to extend current contract for three years. Union seeks 20 percent wage rise and eight hour day while a strike plan potential is debated. John White predicts a general anthracite work suspension starting April 1.
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Associated Press
New York
Miners’ Committee
United Mine Workers of America
John White
Townsend Seeks to Break Will in Fort Worth Case
Mrs Georgia Scott Townsend, only daughter of the late cattleman, moves to overturn her father’s will. Attorneys claim undue influence shaped the disposition of millions. Townsend was cut off with about 100000 while her son received much more. The bulk of the estate goes to Winfield Scott Jr., the 10 year old son by the second wife.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Georgia Scott Townsend
Irishman Dailey to be pardoned on St Patrick’s Day
Austin Texas March 14 Chick Dailey will receive official pardon papers on St Patrick’s Day next Sunday. The governor had announced a pardon after Dailey urged clemency by noting prior prison reforms and holidays for pardons. Dailey, convicted at Beaumont for theft from the person, has served three and a half years of a five year sentence.
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Austin
Tex
Chick Dailey
State Penitentiary
St. Patrick’s Day
Dailey
Board of Pardons
Cork
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day
San Antonio Life elects new directors and officers
The San Antonio Life completed its officer slate, electing Henry A. Hodge as president and other officers. Directors chosen include George R. Sternberg S. F. Kirksey W. H. Cardwell Clyde Buttrill and John F. Onion among many others. In Austin a saloonkeeper filed a liquor law complaint against another, with Comptroller Lane promising a strict investigation.
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San Antonio Life
San Antonio
Henry A. Hodge
S. F. Kirksey
John F. Onion
George R. Sternberg
L. A. Kerr
George W. Henrichson
John G. Lankford
W. H. Cardwell
Clyde Buttrill
W. 3. Hall
John 8S. Lankford
John R. Holland
A. R
Certificates of Authority Issued to Several Insurers
Certificates of authority to do business in Texas for the current year were issued by the state department of insurance and banking to the Western Indemnity Company Chicago Travelers Insurance Company Hartford to do only a casualty business Empire Fire Insurance Company New York for the current year.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Western Indemnity Company
Chicago
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Hartford
Empire Go Fire Insurance Company
New Yor
Codifying Board Advances on Criminal Procedure Code
Special to The Light Austin Texas reports the codifying board is pressing toward completing the code of criminal procedure with warrants issued for assistants funded by a 25 000 appropriation. The governor approves board vouchers, but salaries go unpaid. The work proceeds with vigor while dates remain undisclosed.
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Austin
Tex
Board of Codifiers
Supreme Court
McDonald
Dulliig Stationery and Printing Co Ad Directory
Business card style notices list Dulliig Stationery and Printing Co operated by Chris G Dulling at 112 West Commerce Street with phone 3338. Also mentions Croftonian Tailoring at 164 Jefferson Street and Riebe Undertaking Co with auto ambulance service at 221 East Commerce, messenger boy phone 290.
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Dulliig Stationery & Printing Co
Chris, G. Dulling
West Commerce St
Riebe Undertaking Co
Taft denies U S intervention in Cuba
President Taft tells Cuban minister Antonio Martin Rivera that the United States has no plan to intervene in Cuban affairs. He dismisses Havana reports as fabrications and says any official statements will come from the president or the state department. The policy aims to steer Cuba away from dangers to prevent intervention.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Antonio Martin Rivera
United States
Havana
Cuba
Department of State
State Penitentiary Reports February Convict Totals Rise
The February report to the governor shows 139 new convicts placed in Texas prisons. During the month 4 escaped, 1 returned from parole, 69 discharged, 11 pardoned, 10 escaped, 12 died, 3 delivered to sheriffs and 8 paroled. Bond of 3572 on March 1 from 3428 on February 1. Deaths include five due to tuberculosis.
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Austin
Tex
State Penitentiary Commission
La Follette Platform Endorses Direct Nomination and Recall
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette outlines his campaign platform in Madison. He supports initiative referendum and recall, direct nominations, and government ownership of express companies, while opposing ship subsidies the Aldrich currency plan and Canadian reciprocity. He notes he will not discuss issues in detail at this time.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Bakers Convention Dates Moved in Texas
Austin Texas March 14 announces the master bakers of Texas moved their annual convention from May 14 to May 21 to avoid conflicting with the state firemen convention to be held in the same city May 23.
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Austin
Tex
Master Bakers of
Texas
Convicts to Form Private Fire Departments on Plantations
Austin officials report plan to organize private fire brigades at Harlem and Clemons sugar plantations using convict crews. State Fire Marshal Wallace Inglish says drills will cut insurance rates and hazards, noting most risk lies in outbuildings and convict quarters not insured while sugar houses are covered. Sanitary conditions and ample water exist, and no case will be pressed for several days.
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Austin
Tex
Harlem
Clemons Farms
Wallace Inglish
State Insurance Board
Inglish
Insurance Rate Protest Hearing Opens in Austin
Austin's fire insurance rate protest begins before the state fire insurance board with Attorney R L Batts presenting the city's case this morning. The session focuses on rates and implications for residents and businesses.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Board
R. L. Batts
Rambler Guarantee Explained in Saturday Evening Post
The Saturday Evening Post outlines the Rambler guarantee, detailing coverage terms and consumer protections. It explains what is promised, how claims are handled, and the expected service standards for buyers and sellers.
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Saturday Evening Post
Gunter Hotel Booster Lines Delivery Wagons for San Antonio
Staacke Bros. offer the Bert line of delivery wagons as the ideal equipment for travelers seeking comfort and efficiency in San Antonio. The Gunter Hotel promotes its location and amenities as a top choice for discriminating guests and professionals.
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Gunter Hotel
Staacke Bros. Are
San Antonio
Youll Have To Quit Kickin My Dawg Around
A brief odd note quotes "You ll have to quit kickin my dawg around" followed by cryptic names Drink San and A-Lac suggesting a playful or taunting line in a local column.
Planting Delayed By Prolonged Wet Weather In Texas
The continued wet spell over the past two weeks has hindered farmers in Texas losing time to plant. Some have replanted two or three times as seed rotted before germination, delaying crops and increasing labor and costs.
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Tex
WOMEN PRAISE LYDIA E PINKHAM REMEDIES IN VIRGINIA LETTERS
Letters from Elliston Newport News and nearby Virginia towns recount relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Testimonies describe improved energy, reduced pain, and renewed ability to work, with readers urging others to try the remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Virginia
Elliston
Robert Blankenship
Montgomery Co
New Orleans
Wauchula
Fla
Lydia E Pinkham
Marriz Hopnot
Florida
Newport News
W. J. Kravros
Hampton Ave
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