State's Incomes $100000 Over 1907
Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports 1908 receipts of the state department projected to exceed 1907 by about $100,000 due to higher franchise taxes under the Thirtieth Legislature. Officials’ commissions tied to warrants and surveys of undivided profits also boost revenue. many corporations dissolved to avoid taxes, using new dissolution provisions.
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Austin
Tex
Site Department
Slabe
Contptroller
Weines
State Department
Democratic Rally Speaker Named for Jefferson Dinner
New York March 29 announcement places Pack tnt Gover not Johnson of Minnesota as chief speaker at the Jefferson dinner, with the national democratic end set for April 1. It also states that William J. Bryan has not been invited, though he will be in the state then.
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New York
Governot Johnson
Minnesota
Jefferson
Willlin J. Brean
Ictier
San Autocio
Howes
Battleship Texas Planned for Galveston Sailor Training
In Austro Tex March 23 a movement seeks government approval to send the battleship Texas, currently out of commission, to Galveston for a sailor training school tied to the Texas militia. The governor is asked to support the proposition, with action expected from the Texas delegation in Congress.
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Tex
Texas
Galveston
Rosyluss
Bishop of London popular in Russia and America ties
A London bishop returns from Russia to England, lauded for his charm and wit. He drew social attention in the United States, where he presided at an Episcopal convention and courted President Roosevelt. An off moment at golf with Secretary Taft is noted, reinforcing his influence among clergy, business leaders, and state directors.
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London
Soho
England
Russia
America
United States
Roose Yelp
Soerer Tach
Oye Wend Ciel
Cigarette blast causes $3000 loss at local drug store
A cigarette and two cans of benzine exploded in Ba C Dunking's drug store at 517 Inst Hension Street yesterday morning. The blast damaged the interior, but neighboring shops were spared. Firefighters contained the blaze as a porter and others suffered injuries. blast fatalities were reported with uncertain details.
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Ba. C
Hension Street
Net
Wright
Pensions For Veterans Stay Unchanged For Six Months
The comptroller announces no pension amount changes for the next six months starting April 1. Soldiers will continue receiving 318 for each of the next two quarters. Also a U S Army recruiting notice seeks unmarried American men aged 18 to 38 of good character for service at 501 Moors Bldg, San Antonio Texas.
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Anslin
Hokies
Clarke
U. S. Army
United States
Bon Antonin
Texas
Evangelist TQ Preaches at Colored Churches
Evangelist Griffing announces multiple schedules at Col ored churches in the city including Lisht Baptist on Laveta and Las Wor streets with Rev. Mewird as pastor, aiming to attract 000 converts and baptisms. He plans sermons Wednesday and Monday nights and a revival in New York and Ohio venues.
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Haived
New Lisht Baptist Church
Laveta and
Las Wor
Mewird
City of Refuge
Sing
Java
New York
Taninfon
Sanads
Panic in crowded theater as gunman sparks funeral riot
In New York a crowd of over 400 East Siders gathered for Gregory Gershuni’s memory when a man fired a weapon from an upper balcony causing panic. The audience panicked, some fainted, others cried out patriotism, as authorities learned the event honored the revolutionary founder. The scene interrupted by chaos and loud alarms amid a political gathering.
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New York
Theraenna
Grom Cenlsil
Gregory Gershuni
Fk Gash
Fk Gash As the Mdiwd
Lueaxa
Celaye
Timin
Gerrshin
Burleh
Sam Houston School Opens After Delay
After a long delay Sam Easton Behor was formally opened this morning under principal A. R. Thomas. Mrs Inna Johnson Miss Liggle Tynan assisted as teachers. An opening program featured songs and speeches with light references to street noise. Teachers and pupils exchanged thanks as they moved to the new building. A star of the ceremony was Mes Tall who received floral tokens.
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Sam Easton Behor
A. R. Thomas
Inna Johnson
Liggle Tynan
Nitin Avenue
Sam Houston
Misaaac Yynin
Ty Huner
Jim
Frances Johnson
Wendyhraaos
Behal
Sweetheart poisons fatality shocks Milwaukee community
Milwaukee on March 25 reports 17 year old Mipe Noltig Uasehale died from strychnine laced ice cream given by her sweetheart Lea Wojelski. Wojelski, who learned of the death, died an hour later, possibly by suicide after his parents opposed the marriage.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mipe Noltig Uasehale
Lea Wojelski
Wojatski
Nwusa
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Pi Ad Claims Safe Relief
An old advertisement for Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Pi touts a gentle effect that does not gripe or nauseate. It claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring natural action of the stomach liver and intestines, distributed by Bexar Drug Co.
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Bexar Drug CO
Carter's Court Victory Spurs Army Reinstatement Bid
Chicago March 24 The tract today says Charliyn M Carter once a captain in the United States engineer corps seeks restoration to the army and a return to duty following graft charges tied to the Savanna harbor case Judge Kollsaat ruled Saturday Carter plans to petition President Roosevelt directly for reinstatement He has turned down high army offers while hoping to clear his name and devote his life to restoring his reputation.
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Chicago
Charliyn M. Carter
Unite States Enginer Corps
Savannot
Judge Kollsaat
Saturlay
Carter
Roosevalt
Ufe
Merchant Gifts $30,000 to Y M C A Fund Drive
Chicago March 3. A merchant from the northwest side, W A Wisbald, contributed $20,000 to the Young Men's Christian Association fundraising drive seeking $1,000,000. The gift is contingent on purchase of land on the northwest side approved by the organization and officers.
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Chicago
Young Meas Christian Association
A. Promting
W. A. Wisbald
Rates and schedules for Spring Carnival crowds and rail trips
Traveling agent R. In McKibben announced several special low rates for the Spring Carnival period. A special train to the Battle of Flowers will depart April 24 with fare from $2 from Wagle Pass to 50 cents from Apelou for round trips. Other reduced fares apply from Columbus and points east to Victoria division and coast regions on the GH and SA lines. Regular trains on April 23 and the morning of April 24 will run at Carnival rates. Knights of Omala parade attendees will get one way round trip rates. Arrivals are set for April 18 to 20. Malaria Kids and Old Standard COLD Tonic advertised.
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R. In McKibben
Bayshera Pacific Railroad
Erecial
Columiuus
Grange
Citira Victoria
Coast Pobiis
Aspel 23
Apelad
Knights of Omala Parada
Flying Squad rounds up offenders in East Commerce street case
Policeman Patterson and Ellis of the Flying Squad presented a variety of charges before Judge Buckley this morning. Harris and others faced the court amid skeptical testimony, with $5 fines, while Nolin Marshall and Tom Scott plus George Hutt were also fined. The Burnett Co. emerged as a major box factory on East Gammere Street, employing 35 to 50 and supplying wrapping paper and other materials.
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Patterson
Ellis
Commerce Street
Buckley
Harris
Porsar
Greenly
Freddie Casilu
Benic Davis
Eastside
Miainlen
Philippines
Nolin Marshall
Guerrero
Hig Atand
Marshall
Tom Scott
George Hutt
Policeman Ortega
Austin
Ti. L. Burnett Co
Gammeree Street
Booth
Mtr
Th. UL. Burnett
Frm
Texas
Louisiana
Mexico
R. L. Burnett Company
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Gastoria Rte
W. Grove
Aviomoble
Carr Wood & Aa) Co
Empire Democrats
Bryan
Lone Star Waters
C. Jungkind
Pensions
Rebiain
Galak
Pho Manlove
MATT
Bimott & Co
Emerson-Angelus Piano
House OF Values
THOS
Goggan Bros
Piantos
Emerson-Angelus
Filey
Thos, Goggan & Dros
Skegl Javoden
Goggan
Houston and Navarro Sts
the Bong Hardware Co
North Side
Glty Ball. Silves
E. T. Hughes
Hicis Bolling
Merchant
Evi
Tom Bragley
Kor Brown
Neve Automobile Uckate
Carr Wood & Coal Co
Alamo
Alamat
Lone Star
Brewing
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