Payna tariff moves before House as committee reports
Washington March 18 The House Ways and Means Committee agrees to report the Payne tariff bill without amendment after its first full committee meeting. Democrats vote 13 to 6 against amending it with Broussard of Louisiana leading the push to report as is. The tariff question is set to dominate House business, with other committees and speaking of census measures noted. The Senate did not convene today.
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House
Broussard
Lavisina
Crumpacker
Clark
Seseloh
Ar. Janos
Kentucky
Cotianltree
Luwi
Speaker NAMES NEW ChAIRMEN In Texas Legislature
Special to The Light. Austin March 18 practically every house committee will have a new chairman as Speaker Warshail plans to shake up the present organization. He revised committee lists this morning Muc hanan will succeed Davidson on the judiciary McKinley displaces Ray on revenue and taxation Ralston remains chairman of the public health committee with few personnel changes Hamilton Childress and Boswell removed Ray and Witzhugh substituted There was no action on the board of health until today.
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Austin
Tex
4Haw
Warshail
Muchanan
Davidson
McKinley
Ray
Ralston
Hamilton
Childress
Boswell Bein
Witzhugh
Pistol duel victims identified in Maud Campbells fight
The dead man Klepper is identified by features from The Detective issue. Police announce Eddie Harris alias Eddie the law linked to pickpocket rings, with marks and scars matching the corpse. Mack alias Jimmy Mack buried beside Klepper. details published in The Detective guide police record.
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Klepper
Maud Campbell
Sant Santa Rosa Avenue
J. J. Mack
Jimmy” Mack
Ictim
Aafternoon
Pollce van Riper
Edldie Kiopper
Klapper
Eq Harris
Jy Qoliae
Eddie
Law
Menwhis
Stroveport
Nay Orleans du Tans
van Riper
Mack
Teller
Fimamy Mack
Mack Ae Hy
Artvy
Dite Kiepper
Rohina
Indue
Governor’s message on two cent fare bill and banking laws
Austin March 18 a governor delivered a special message to the legislature detailing a two cent fare bill for passengers and ticket redemption, amendments to the full rendition law, inspection of banking concerns and national banks, and penalties for anti trust offenses.
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Austin
Tex
Markets Brief From May Trading Figures
Market notes show mixed activity with several price points quoted. Traders observe modest gains in some sectors while others slip, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of upcoming reports and policy signals.
Grain Market Report and Texas Cattle Prices
Kansas City wheat quotes No 2 hard and No 2 red noted with bid levels, latest prices obscured by OCR gaps. Fort Worth cattle receipts show steers fair to good at around 4.85, cows steady, tops near 5.76. hogs steady with a top around 6.70.
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Kansas City
Fort Worth
Tex
Gooper Jury in Wrangling at Nashville Court
Nashville Tenn March 118 A tense morning as the Gooper jury in the murder case of former Senator Carmack faced extended deliberations. Jurors were polled, questioned, and sent for water as Judge Hart refused to accept a verdict before official communication. The jury remained deadlocked with no verdict by midmorning.
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Tenn
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Dudes Hart
Regia
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Bart
Moand
Road Compromise Big Lumber Claims
Washington March 18 Intersta commerce commission settled long running yellow pine disputes by agreement. About 2,000,000 dollars in reparation against shipments from southern yellow pine region east of the Masia slop river to outside points. Railroads to pay claimants 67 percent of provable claims under the accord.
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Washington, D.C
Interstaty Commerce Commission
Yellow Pine
Masia
Interstate Comemerece Commission
Thy Representae
Raitroms
Trial of Mi jah Walter Duke in deadly shooting case
Crowded courtroom watches Mi jah Walter Duke on trial for the July 6 1908 killing of Walter Byers a 19 year old butcher's clerk The case features testimony about Duke threats quarrel with the Holster shop and the shooting at Duke's saloon with witnesses including Gil Hit and AG Maly detailing gun possession and intent The proceedings continue with jurors chosen and evidence presented as authorities recount the fatal event and surrounding circumstances
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Mijah Walter Duke
Walter’ Frers
B. F. Winters
J. T O'Brien
Gua Ham
Gil Hit
Cold Packing
Duke
Huwha Street
Davies
Hahn
Duke Hta
Joe Holster
X” Alem
Heerla Duke
Wang Bad Langonse
Dice
Haka Sid
Watollutes
Grin
Evers
Deuerling
Walter Byers
le Heisler
Walter Ivers
Witcher
Walter B
Bee
Irara
Hia Zon
Tita
Tie
Will Adjourn: Texas Cattle Raisers Elect Officers
James Callan of Monaraville was elected president of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association by a vote of 241 to 217, defeating Al McFadden of Victoria. Sam Davidson of Fort Worth was named first vice president. Other officers include Crawley of Fort Worth as treasurer and York Worth as vice president, with the convention concluding that afternoon in Fort Worth Texas.
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al McFadden
Sam Davidson
Spreinl
War Worth
Tex
James Callan
Monaraville
Texas
Victoria
Wort Worth
Hou
Crawley
Port Worth
Seers
S. Th. Burnett
J. DB
Jacson
Alpine
Sar
York Worth
Mis
West Texas to Welcome New Experimental Stations
West Texas will host six experimental communication stations funded at about 30000 dollars total. Senate action approved the plan, placing stations in Ton Green and El Paso counties and districts of Senators Mayfield Adams Watson Hiyter. Individual appropriation per station reduced from 14000 to 5000 dollars.
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Austin
Tex
Maren
MAVIA
West Texas
Senate
Hth
Civie
Ton Green
EL Paso
Mayfield
Adams
Watson
Hiyter
Thomas
Sonate
Janenst Prlaype
Line Waturs
End Musa
Ward
Amd Rey Maton
Probikie
Piskies
Homeseekers Head to Tampico From Sioux City Visit
W Morley, leader of a project near Tampico, Mexico, and about twenty Sioux City leaders traveled to Tampico to inspect holdings. International and Great Northern trains from Worthenboro carried many homeseekers heading south. The season's home-seeker activity remains high, surprising retirees who note a surge this year.
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Hig Enlon Fuation
Taipica
Mex
Huy
Hougands of
Aces
Wis
Sioux City
Tampico
International & Grea
Wmworth
Usl Ness
Michushese
Italians Prepare St Joseph Feast Day in San Antonio
The Italiah cole of San Antonio plans a St Joseph day celebration with a wedding at 9 tomorrow morning. The procession will move to the San Fernando Cathedral where a Mass will be said. The new standard of the St Joseph cemetery will be blessed, followed by visits and a parade. A preacher is set to deliver a sermon on St Joseph’s feast day.
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Cole
San Antonio
St. Joseph's
Arran
Fernando Will
Bansala Sitank
St. Faseph
Well Known Southern Newspaper Man Dead
Stopkivevle Kentucky March 8 Print Bell a widely known newspaper figure died today after a lingering illness. He had been associated with many headline makers in the region during his career.
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Stopkivevle. Ky
Bell
Ubnesk
Railroad Wizard Steps Back From Control of Vast Holdings
Los Angeles March 18 Physicians warned Harriman that he must step out and relinquish active supervision of his far flung railroad holdings. He emphasized health first and said he will relinquish gradually as quickly as reason allows. Harriman discussed Roosevelt and regulation, noting rail rates are in a stable condition and capital should develop rather than seek rebates.
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Los Angeles
Harringn
Harriman
Theodore Roosevelt
Bisse
Blane
Barciayt
Roosevelt
Federal jobs cafe for year federal jobs cafe for year
Laflek Stiles and Maeno discuss inauguration of President Tatt and whether federal appointments will extend the year. They express uncertainty about changes and the duration of service, noting possible repeal and district bill effects.
Fencer Plans Taller Mexicans Amid Curious Talk
In St Louis on March 18 Lucian Freoch discusses plans to make Mexicans two inches taller using strange methods. He mentions a voyage southward from the Planters hotel steps and reflects on cultural changes with mixed phrases about Swedes and others, creating a baffling scene.
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St. Louis
Lucian Freoch
Merivnau
Planters Hotel
Baton
Schramm Announces School Committees
President Schramm of the school board today named multiple standing committees. The list includes committees on finance, bidding and supply, sanitation and drains, teachers and textbooks, study of courses, and relations with communities, with members such as Be W. Pena, Mrs. di Nogee Evins, WW. Lipscomb, Terrell, EV, C. Sehaase, and Mrs. Navés Evane among others.
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W. Pena
di Nogee Evins
W. Lipscomb
Wow Lipscom
Terrell
Levtashers
Weederick Terrell
C. Sehaase
Stiovaner
M Wi Hortybors
Broderick
Mayor Plans Reelection As Municipal Vote Nears
Mayor Callaghan readies his bid for re election as the municipal race approaches within two months. He has not yet announced officially but will do so in due time. An internal voters list shows name, occupation, and address for precincts slated to vote.
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Callaghan
Willa
Abt
Callaghan Ig
Pach
Fia
Uvalde Plans Big West Texas Barbecue Celebration
An excursion to Uvalde is planned to mark the completion of a depot to town link. The group will depart at 8 a m from a sponsor location, travel via Tialda, and stop at Sam Antogig before arriving in Uvalde to join a four‑barbecue event.
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Tialda
Thursde
Marell
West Texas
Uvalde
Nherin
Sam Antogig
Nolan Street Subway Opens After Months of Work
Street car traffic resumes as the Nolan Street Subway finally opens. Since work began on June 27, 1908, the traction company notes the system is now in use, with cars running through the subway and delivering improved city transit.
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Nalisy
Siway
Peer Aine
Vestine Asteronn
San Antonio "Traction Company
Nolan
Aubway
Bea
Local Weather Forecast Mixes City Temperatures Tonight
Forecast for San Anttaly and Mhensuhr shows low near 34 degrees with calm winds. Patchy haze expected as utilities report minor changes. temperatures dip around midnight then rise slightly by morning.
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Mhensuhr
Haas
Wwarinr
Increase Wagner
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