Twenty Now Work 10 Complete Budget
Twenty men began roundup week for a 75000 Chamber of Commerce fund campaign the largest field effort since it started. Committees totaling sixty aim to raise 250 each this week as funds flow to headquarters with half expected by May 1 for the fiesta.
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Chamber of Commerce Fund
Chamber
Henry L. Miller
D. E. Colp
J. W. Warren
S. G. Tayloe
T. H. Flannery
George C. Saur
Ed F. Melcher
J. N. Stone
Allen clan fugitives sought as hunt continues in Virginia
The Allen clan remains at large in Hillsville Virginia as authorities pursue Floyd Allen kin. Reported on March 25 by the Associated Press the hunt targets four fugitives with Claude Swanson Allen possibly eluding pursuers while Sidna Allen Wesley Edwards and Friel Allen are still at large.
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Associated Press
Hillsville
Allens
Claude Swanson Allen
Floyd Allen
Sidna Allen
Wesley Edwards
Friel Allen
Allen
Virginia Mountains
Henry Allen
Massie
Jezebel Goad
Dexter Goad
Goad
Williams
Virginia
Tests to determine cause of Southern Pacific boiler explosion
Chief inspectors will send wreckage parts to Washington for tensile and chemical tests to confirm whether excessive steam pressure caused the March 18 blast. If parts fail, engine not in first class condition. if they pass, explosion blamed on high pressure. Industry officials note most locomotive parts are in good condition with some stay bolts fractured prior to the blast.
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John F. Ensign
Frank McManamy
Southern Pacific
Washington
McManamy
Shirley and
Dougherty
Bureau of Standards
Ensign
McMangmy
Interstate Commerce Commission
San Antonio
Detectives Narrow Focus on Blue Ridge Verge
The pursuit centers on a narrow south side area near the Blue Ridge. Claude Allen is said to have bought fine clothes and crossed the North Carolina line the night of the Carroll County tragedy. Sidna Edwards was captured and jailed Friday and is now with the other prisoners at Ronkake.
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Blue Ridge
Claude Allen
North Carolina
Carroll Courthouse
Sidna Edwards
Hillsville
Roncake
Taft Roosevelt battle shapes Indiana GOP delegation
Indiana delegates split between Taft and Roosevelt with four district conventions and a statewide convention due. Unofficial returns indicate Taft will lead by about 150 in the state convention and win eight of thirteen districts while Roosevelt claims eight districts and the state convention.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Taft
Roosevelt
Indiana
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Special to The Light reports Washington dispatch notes a cloudy night and warmer Tuesday for San Antonio and nearby areas.
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Washington, D. C
San Antonio
Weather brief for travelers from St Louis to Washington
Observations at 8 am report temperatures from 22 to 34 across multiple cities. Conditions vary from clear in St Louis to cloudy and windy in Chicago Milwaukee and New York, with chances of snow or rain tonight or Tuesday and plans for fair weather in Washington and Boston.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
San Antonio Light as sole carrier of AP wires
The statement that any San Antonio newspaper other than the San Antonio Light carries AP wires is unfounded and without basis in fact. The record asserts the Light remains the primary AP wire carrier in the city.
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Associated Press i Nre
San Antonio
Sugar Trust Seeks Instructed Not Guilty Verdict
Delaney Nicoll for defendants asks Judge Hand to direct jury to acquit in the Washington B. Thomas, John E. Parsons and American Sugar Refining company conspiracy trial. He argues monopolistic counts fail since Pennsylvania Refining was not a competitor. Segal loan left him unable to repay. Judge Hand questions evidence of Segal being kept in debt.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington B. Thomas
John E. Parsons
American Sugar Refining Company
Delaney Nicoll
Hand
Nicoll
Pennsylvania
Segal
Mr. Nicoll
Judge Hand
Flood Stage Passed as Ohio River Rises
The Ohio River rose past flood stage in Cincinnati on March 25. Forecasters expect the crest to reach 64 or 55 feet by tomorrow morning. Considerable damage has already occurred due to the high water.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mayfield to Issue Statement on SP Boiler Explosion Probe
Mayfield chairman of the railroad commission said he will issue a statement on the Southern Pacific boiler explosion investigation after receiving the transcript of evidence. Acting Attorney General Walthall has returned from San Antonio where he assisted in the inquiry.
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Mayfield
Austin
Tex
Chatirman Mayfield
The
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific
Walthall
San Antonio
Ex-Mayor Sells Covina Ranch for 200000 in Cash
Former Mayor J. W. Riggins accepted a cash offer of 200000 dollars for his Covina California ranch. The purchaser pays 30000 dollars in cash.
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California Ranch
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
J. W. Riggins
Covina
Cal
Milch cow milked at eight in the morning crowd gathers
An advertisement in Sundays Lieut drew a crowd to 802 Garden Street to watch a milking at 8 a m. The milch cow reportedly sold and the ad booster claims more cows could be sold. Phones 176 listed for follow up billing.
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Garden Street
Railroads Refuse Wage Increase Demanded by Engineers
Fifty railroads east of Chicago and north of the Norfolk and Western refuse to grant a 19 percent yearly wage rise sought by locomotive engineers. They cite financial inability, noting the proposed increase would total over seven and a half million dollars annually and strain property value and safety investments. The reply, signed by J. C. Stuart as chairman, argues rates have fallen and current wages are ample.
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Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
Chicago
Norfolk & Western
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Conference Committee of Managers
J. C. Stuart
Stephenson Election Case Opens in Senate Fight
The Senate begins hearings on Wisconsin Senator Stephenson's seat with speeches challenging his election. Opponents accuse Stephenson allies of improper spending. Stephenson admits spending 107000 dollars but says it was legitimate. A minority resolution seeks to declare he was not duly elected, while the committee report supports validity.
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Associated Priess
Washington
Senate
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Madison
Heyburn
Idaho
Elections Committee
Jones
Aged man James Hamilton Found Dead in Home
James Hamilton aged 86 was found dead at his home 208 Brooks Street this morning. Death attributed to natural causes during the night. An inquest was conducted by Coroner Umscheid and the body released to an undertaker.
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James Hamilton
Brooks
Umscheid
Rebels surround federals near Corralitos in decisive clash
In a four day battle near Corralitos Mexico rebels press the federal army, claiming victory as they trap about 2000 troops with a 3000 strong rebel force. Both sides suffer heavy losses, civilians and trains attacked, with rebels executing a dramatic armored train assault.
Rebels Claim Victory In Mexican Conflict Report
A dispatch from El Paso dated March 25 says Gen. Pascual Orozco expects a decisive battle at Escalon today. An Juarez report claims rebels won during three days of fighting, transmitted to Col. Pascual Orozco Sr. and quoted Campa to the rebel commander-in-chief.
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Gonzales Salas
Escal
Campa
Corralitos
Escalon
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
Juarez
Ojinaga Stands Loyal to Madero Amid Mexican Tensions
Reports from Marfa Texas say Ojinaga opposite Presidio remains loyal to the Madero government. No truth to claims that the fortifications were turned over to red flaggers. Ojinaga garrisoned by about 500 men with machine guns, heavily fortified. Outposts report bands of outlaws seen daily, with shifting allegiances to both sides.
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Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Ojinaga
Mex
Presidio
Madero
Aga
Rebels Raising Funds in Chihuahua and Durango Areas
Washington reports rebels raise funds using successes in Chihuahua to pay taxes owed to the federal government. Insurgents seek 200000 Mexican dollars from banks and businesses. Americans in Mapimi near Torreon receive protection as federal troops adjust.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chihuahua
State Department
Mapimi
Torreon
Durango
Lieutenant Field Court Martial For Crossing Border
Lieut. Ben Field of the Eighteenth Infantry faced a court martial for leading nineteen men armed and equipped across the Grande at El Paso near Stanton Street Bridge. The finding sentenced him to severe reprimand by the reviewing authority.
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Field
Ben Field
Eighteenth Infantry
Dia
Stanton Street
the Grande
el Paso
Pebri
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