Speaker Re-elected Despite House Insurgents’ Challenge
The speaker was re-elected receiving 204 votes amid an insurgent bid from within the House. The vote outcome confirms the leadership despite opposition and internal friction.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
5
Congress Opens as Sixty First Meets After Inauguration
Washington March 15 extraordinary session of the Sixty first congress began called by President Taft to enact legislation. The senate held a brief initial session while the house with 77 new members organized and sworn in, Alexander McDowell presiding during the ceremony as members from each state took the oath of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. If Lilingis
Te Ker
House of Reps
Champissourt
Istonsin
Esch
Norvis
Nabraska
Iowa
McDowell
Ely
Cauron
Mrr. Babmil
Penn Ivaniay
Washington
Tatl
Senate
Congress
I Shemman
Whp
Steptumsen
Wisconsin
Alexander McDowell
Divorce suits filed in forty seventh district court
Divorce suits have been filed in the forty seventh district court. W Williams sues Alice Williams and Jala Burleson sues Albert Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-Seventh District
W. Williams
Alice Williams
Jala Burleson
Albert Burleson
Kennedy Resigns as Speaker Amid Political Turmoil
Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports Speaker A. M. Kennedy resigning at 2:14 PM, accepted by a viva voce vote. John Marshall of Grayson County elected unopposed as speaker. Kennedy allegedly resisted resignation until governor signs a penitentiary investigation bill. Bailey faction rumored to back Kennedy’s successor. anti Kennedy group chaired by five men seeks Bailey ally as new leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Keane
John Marshall
Grayson County
Toornig
Iis
Crawfors
Gaines
Gilmore
Hamilton
Childs Legs
Métrshall
Bailey
Will name new Senate committees in reorganized panel
Sen. Hale of Meremrottean cat atts announces Republican committee to select standing Senate committees. Members listed include Aldrich Kean McComber Crane Flint Southerland Curtis Bora and Dixon. Committee then reorganizes the enmities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
iSemtor Hale
Meremrottean Cat Atts
Senate
Republican Committee
Aldrich
Kean
McComber
Crane
Flint
Southerland
Curtis
Bora
Dixon
Markets Summary From Fragmented Market Ledger
Leading spot markets report mixed activity with scattered sales in New York New Orleans Galveston and BOG readings. Prices shown as figures like 25 48 7008 1200 9916 and 3035 indicate varied demand and steady to easy conditions across several ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiverpool
Easier
New York
New Orleans
Galveston
Bog
Grain Market Snapshot with Mixed Prices and US City Notes
Open high low and close values appear for Wheat Corn and Oats with scattered figures and several unreadable fragments. Mentions US City Transna City Missouri and dates in 2010 through 2020 hint at historical price reporting and commodity listings. The fragmentary OCR hides exact market figures and full item names.
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Summary
Fort Worth Texas March 16 cattle receipts 2000 hogs higher demand steer prices around 4.00 to 6.50 per hundredweight hogs at 6.80 per hundred. Calves steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Man Shot Dead in Railroad Camp Near Van Ormy
Francisco Ramires 28, laborer, was found dead with the top of his head blown off four and a half miles west of Van Ormy on the Simmons railroad project. Albino Banner 50, also a laborer, is in custody, denies the killing. Details say the pair left Burns camp yesterday morning on a hunting trip and Ramires was killed by a bird shot to the head. No witnesses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Ramirez
Simmons’ Railroad
Albino Banner
Ramires
Francisco Ramires
van Ormy
International & Great Northern Railway
Aubino Daniel
Tmder
Ramiveg
Lind
Offiaeds
von Oring
Kincaid
Rauthes
Daniels
Burns
Simmons Railroad
Ranniren
Daniel
Gail
Mexico
United States
New York World Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case
The New York World presses pleaded not guilty before Judge Holt in federal court to charges of criminal vice related to a Panama campaign. Delaney Nicoll and Caleb Van Jama and Van Hamm entered not guilty pleas and were granted a week to prepare special pleading on jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Press
Hte
New York World
Delaney Nicoll
Holt
Federal Court
Vitel
West Point
New York Post Office
Panama
Candi Cate
Caleb van Jama
Tov
van Hamm
PLAN TRADE DISPLAY PARADE THIS AFTERNOON
A meeting of the trades display parade committee will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Business Men's club to plan the parade and select a chairman. The committee includes Dr. Glover Johns, Graham Dow, John Sweaver, AH Calkins, Iray Houston, Alex Brownlee, WIK Ewing, Ike Kampmin, Karl Hor mmann, Recht, Wigarr, Abel, Wolfson, Alfred Du erler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Display Morcy Committee
Business Men's Club
Glover Johns
Graham Dowdo
John Sweaver
AH. Calkins
Iray Houston
Alex Brownlee
W. IK. Ewing
Ike
Kampmin
Karl Hormmann
Recht
WiGarr
Abel
Wolfson
Alfred Duerler
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Vicinity
The forecast for San Antonio and surrounding area calls for tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to rise to a high near 60s with mild conditions and light winds. Overnight lows may fall into the 40s with partly cloudy skies.
Duke and His Guard on Way to Murder Trial
Duke Cthani and his guard are photographed leaving jail en route to a murder trial. Deputy Sheriff Joe Wer leads the escort as they pass West Commerce and Camakon streets. The image captures the prisoner with a knife at his side and guards nearby amid a tense moment before court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Iy Miuatedy
Shenh
Joe Wher
Depts Am Hs
West Commerce
Camakon
Mnayt
Hospitalized man dies after late night shooting incident
Abd o elach, reportedly near seven wins and a hospital ward, died rapidly after a fight that began Thursday morning. Joe Wiley yer, living in San Francisco, sent Telegram prompting police to act. Detective Joe Slawe said preliminaries followed. gunman shot Paljteman Robin in the shoulder. Doctor Burg operated. victim remained in care. The Hospital reported the patient in severe condition but showing signs of recovery earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abd O'Elach
Borgéone Hospital
J. J. Mel
White Kleys- Head
Joe Wiley Yer
San Fratcisco
Joe Slawe
Ing
Wag
Chin
Ronee Poepinitt Ravins
Mayo Receives Real Irish Shamrocks for St Patrick’s Day
The morning edition notes Mayo receives real Shamrocks sent by Callaghan. The recipient, honored today, is to appear in appropriate garb Wednesday for St Patrick’s Day ceremonies amid preengineered events and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Callaghan
Tra Find
St. Patrick's Day
Gates Buys Library for New College in Texas
Reawmnont Texas March 18 Lanny W Galas multimillionaire retires from New York and provides for a 34000 library as part of a man-sollerie he is establishing Port Arthur Ne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Reawmnont
Tex
Ianny W. Galas
Multimilionaira
New York
Wreck Reports Exaggerated After Bonlh en Paenie Line Collision
Reports of a serious wreck on the Bonlh en Paenie al Sanderson yesterday morning were greatly exaggerated. Passengers say only minor injuries occurred. the train sustained engine damage but could have continued. An engineer slowed and halted near Sanderson, sparking initial alarm that subsequent statements in the city refute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonlhen Paenie
Walter
Dave den Pat
Antonio
New Ortewan
Pallman Cruws
Sanderson
Taft Busy Message Delayed to Congress
President Taft remains occupied with callers and duties, delaying a tariff message. He plans to submit the message later, with the delay extending beyond today. Washington dispatches note the evolving situation and tentative timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Champ Clark Named Leader at Democratic Caucus
Washington March 15 Rep Champ Clark of Missouri was chosen Democratic candidate for speaker after roll call showing 171 Democrats in favor. A plans debate followed to enlarge the rules committee and revise House rules to curb Speaker control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Champ Clark
Fay Sneaker
Lie Weient
Tie House
Adney
Underwood
Albann
House Stud
Jules
Congvins
House of Represent
Court decision expected in Texas Waters Pierce case
Special to The Light reports the U S Supreme Court is expected to announce a final decision this afternoon in the Texas Waters Pierce case. The company faces ouster and a possible federal receivership over its property, with outcomes including redirection of control to a federal receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Suprem
Texas Waters Pierce
Courh
Isaac
Mmohdale
Cordheatar
Sharman la Tar
Alata
San Antonio to vote on tuberculosis sanatorium ban
A city council meeting this afternoon will discuss an ordinance proposed by Mayor Callaghan banning the establishment erection or maintenance of any sanitarium or similar institution for tuberculous or contagious diseases. The measure carries a daily penalty up to 200 dollars and would declare any such sanatorium a nuisance subject to abatement and arrest for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrell
Paris on edge as looming telegraphers strike nears
On March 15 Paris faces a possible federal strike by telegraphers and telephone workers in post office bureaus. ATL branches are involved. Services are disorganized and guards, police, and a regiment of infantry have been deployed around post office properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
ATL
Goa
Dhes
Coum
Alabama Flood Nears Record Stage
An Alabama flood report describes rising waters approaching a record stage with wagon bridges washed out and minimal fatalities. Selma areas report river overflow extending over low country while most neighborhoods remain intact except four households and ongoing assessments after March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monson
Selma
Selmu
Alabama
Haskell files motion to quash charges
Governor Haskell and eight prominent Oklahoma men under indictment flee a motion to quash the indictments at Vinita. The case is postponed until April 5 in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Tins le Muskogee
Okla
Promi Tnt
Princeton Honors Cleveland Memorial Observance
Princeton joins in honoring Grover Goeland with a memorial service in New York City on Thursday. Ned Pringdion reports that 87 Princeton students will act as pallbearers and represent the university at the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Cleveland
Pringdion
Ned
Grover Goeeland
York City
Princeton University
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