Rail freight rate hike eyed for fresh meats across southeast
Washington May B l likely to see a rise in railroad freight charges as the Interstate Commerce Commission signals a 3 4 month window for action. Carriers face higher rates or wage cuts, with fresh meats across the southeast set to rise 1 10 cents per 100 pounds. The change targets Ohio River and Mississippi crossings, Memphis and points east of Asheville NC, Danville VA, affecting consumers by about one cent per pound on low grade meat and up to two cents on select cuts. The ICC will study the impact before final decisions.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
uMess
Southeastern Territory
Interstate commerce _ commission
Southeastern
Northwest
Ohio River
Memphis
Tenn
Carolina Territory
Ashaville
N. CG
Danville
Interstate Commission
Light Vote Over State Promises Late Day Turnout
Special dispatch from Fort Worth reports a light morning vote statewide with a surge expected after stores close. Austin and East Texas favor anti Bailey supporters, while Fort Worth shows Bailey leading and North Texas backing the Fort Worth ticket. Joe Dallas notes anti vote sweeping in some areas.
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Fort Worth
Texy
Joe Dallas
Austin
Travis
East Texas
North Texas
Hicks Wins Laredo Case
Sretrial to The Light Hondo Tex May 2 The trial of Dr A M Horner of Laredo on a charge of assault to murder resulted in a verdict of acquittal yesterday avenging Dr W B Lowery of Laredo in October 1907 The trial began Monday Representing the state were A U Hamilton of Laredo Co C Harris district attorney and County Attorney TL 7 Brucks The defense was led by Marshall Hicks of San Antonio Judge A Winslow of Laredo Judge Sam J Hunter of Fort Worth and Mentell and Pty of the city
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Sreuial
Hondo
Tex
A. M. Horner
Laredo
Horer
W. B. Lowery
A. U. Hamilton
C. Harris
Kuenn Trial Admits Bargain Day Plan At Peage Court
Alderman Ed Kuenn faced the coca ration court as Judge Buckley was in Victoria. He proposed a reduction from the usual fee to three pesos, assessing Merces Martinez and Justo Rosez. Members of the drink and down club appeared, each with a peso chalked to their name, while Moran faced double due to Sunday activities.
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Ed. Kuenn
Buckley
Victoria
Aduits
Merces Martinez
Justo Rosez
Drink and Down Club
Moran
Wanday
Increase in rales on fresh meat eyed as entering wedge
The discussion notes that higher prices on fresh meat in the southeast could signal broader increases on all goods. The outcome of the inquiry into this question is awaited with interest.
Markets cotton and grains reports from multiple cities
New Orleans notes a slight decline in old crop cotton and weaker new crop futures with favorable overnight weather, while Chicago hogs and cattle prices drift. Omaha and Omaha area receipts show higher hogs and steady cattle. Wichita and Kansas City wheat and corn quotes mixed with several grade distinctions.
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New Orleans
Liverpol
North Central
Northwastern
Chicago
Yeater
Omaha
Omanane City
Blast Wrecks Running Train in Datte
Investigation by the sheriff and police follows an attempted dynamiting of the east bound Burlington train near Datte Montana, which left the city at 11:30 last night. Fireman Ehle and another person were burned and injured, while the engine and cars suffered heavy damage. Express Messenger J B Valentine was seriously hit by a flying grenade. remarkable escape from death in the car.
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Datte
Mont
Burlington
Ehle
J. B. Valentine
Fiyla
Hie
Denil
Poor Farm Plan Matures for Bexar County
Bexar County is moving toward a modern, economical poor farm by exchanging the current site for about 640 acres of land along the San Antonio River. A side track on a Sap road line will aid transport as the commission debates relocation on Monday. The Ban cern road retapping contract goes to G Braden at 2.25 per yard. The county also awarded work for steel framing to house violent lunatics with humane restraint, as plans proceed for new asylum facilities.
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Bexar County
Pesent
Commissioners Court
Judge Shack Ig
J. H
Sirkpatrick
Antonio River
Commissioners' Court
Bancern
G. Braden
Southern Structural Steel Company
60 000 MARCH IN JUBILEE EVENT
In New York on May 2 sixty thousand Roman Catholic laymen marched in procession to Delon and ended a week long tecentenary celebration of the Mommy Catholic diocesy of Now.
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New York
Delon
Willbury Wires Study Sets By Western Union Engineers
J T Newton, head of Western Union Telegraph, announced that a party of construction engineers will visit on Monday to inspect proposed changes to bring the company’s plant into compliance with the city underground wire ordinance.
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J. T. Newton
Ts Western Union Telegraph Company
He Corporation Wok
Fin Antoni
Drowned San Antonio Musician William Muth Jr
William Muth Jr a well known San Antonio musician aged about 50 was drowned in the San Antonio river near the lower pump house during an attempted rescue by A Lorentz a water works employee. An inquest by Justice Bon Fick ruled death by drowning. He had been ill for years and recently left Moody’s Sanitarium with permission for home visits. He wandered toward Brackenridge Park and fell into the river while Lorentz tried to save him. He was born February 25 1872 in Detroit and moved to San Antonio in the 1880s. He leaves his parents two brothers Charles and Georg and three sisters Mimi Elsie and Kate.
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Wiliam Muth, Jr
San Antonio
Primp
A. Lorentz
Water Works Company
Desi
Bon Fick
Moody's Bankaridit
Orly
Brackenridge
A. Lorenz
Mr. Muth
William Muth, Jr
William Gir
Kate Muth
Detroit
Mich
Manhent
Business
Easaly
Iewis
Grand Opera Boyar Orchestra
Grayson Street
Charles
Georg
Mimi
Eslie
Hate Muth
Eli
Texan shoots rival during card game disaster
Qonenville reports that Sima of Dallas shot and wounded Thomas Tate of AOL Springs Arkansas during a late night card game. The dispute arose mid game and Sima was arrested for the incident.
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Qonenville
Mia
He Sima
Dallas
Tex
Stally
Thomas Tate
Aol Springs
Ark
Sima
Sims
Old Time Actor Stricken on Commerce Street
Willimy A. Howell a veteran actor and long time Odd Fellow in San Antonio suffered a vertigo induced fall on Commerce Street near Alamo. He struck his head, bled, was carried to a drug store then home at 424 Dread Avenue. He is listed as a gentleman's private nurse and longtime collector for Justices Amstheid and Adams. His condition is not believed to be serious.
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Willimy A. Howell
San Antonio
Commerce Street
Alamo
Licey
Kiingensmth
Dread Avenue
Howell
Justice Courts
Amstheid
Adams
John Mel Collough
Booth
Barrett
Oold
Order
Frost Kills Cotton and Corn in Farm Region
Farmer W. F. Miller of Convers reports severe frost damaging crops. Cotton plants show blackened leaves and stunted growth while corn stands four feet tall. many farmers are replanting. In local school news, Miss Millen's class performed patriotic entertainment with recitations by multiple students and a talk on the Bier expedition by principal Mrs. Sarth S. King.
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W. F. Miller
Convers
Paalfle
Cotton Exchange
Miss_Millen
Mowle School
Tnder
Ilettie Porter
Alma ‘Tondre
Lye Kimbaugh
Irene McChire
Marlin Goneauton
Frances Ayrer
Evelyn Ryan
Sam Houstim
Moethle Porter
Dera Barreneols
Evalyn Ryan
Eva Armistead
Abe Tondre
Norma Weber
Bailey Leads in San Antonio Primaries with Three to One Margin
Reported results show Bailey leading in San Antonio and Bexar County by a wide margin as precincts tallied up to 2 PM. Bailey workers campaigned actively across precincts while Dailey's side lagged. City turnout near 1500 with polls open until 7 PM. outside San Antonio, Bailey gains echoed in Houston and Fort Worth.
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San Antonio
Bailey
Dailey
Battey
Senntor Baley
Sao Antoniia
Bexar County
Batley Wonkers
Joe Halley
Chester B. Terrell
Street Commissioners
Houston
Susy
Minning Earay
Hone
Fort Worth
Hart
Clarence Ousley
Banay
Woman Arrested After Shocking Dance Hall Tragedy
Mrs B Congleton was arrested by Policeman Mario after a May Menie party at Maveraz park. Mrs M B Cuney suffered three knife wounds and identified a small pocket knife as the weapon. The altercation followed a dancing incident with Mrs Congleton, Cuney and their companions. Judge issued warrant and bond for the defendant.
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B. Congleton
Mario
M. B. Cuney
Dallag Street
M. & Cuney
Cuney
Congleton
Maveraz Park
Guiuy
Saltz
JosLeit
Revenge murder shocks Cattle Creek family in snowstorm
In Cattle Creek Michigan on May 2 Joseph B Blount, a marquor salesman, broke into the home of his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Homer Jones and killed them after an action for divorce started by his wife. Mrs Blount fled with her children into a snow storm. Blount then surrendered to police.
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Cattle Creek
Mich
Shivorce
Joseph B. Blount
Marquor
Harms
Blount
Elgin Republican Meeting Call Amid Terrell Law Confusion
Captain Wigin issued a call for a Republican meeting at the Elks hall this evening advancing start to 7 30. The move aims to resolve confusion over Terrell law interpretation and to hold the primaries tonight if the final reading requires it.
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Wigin
Elks Hat
Transfer of Commerce and Fresa corner property by heirs
A real estate transfer occurred yesterday involving the southeast corner of Commerce and Fresa streets, conveyed by the Independent executors and the heirs of the late Paul Wagner for 31450 dollars. The two story structure currently on the lot is to be remodeled and a third story added. The property fronts 29.5 feet on Commerce street and 96 on Fresa street.
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Commerce and
Fresa Streets
Paul Wagner
Commerce Street
Hrasa Street
Meeting Tuesday Sets Next Schedule for Leagues
The amateur group Jensues did not hold a meeting last night but will hold Tuesday night at 6 o'clock at The Light office. The meeting will announce league memberships so the next Simeday and Sunday sessions can begin. Games were published Thursday night for afternoon and Sunday play as scheduled.
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Jensues
Varios
Sehore Ca
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Fragmented forecast text indicates weather office notes with temperature readings and comparisons to the previous year. Poor legibility obscures exact figures but signals a regional weather update for the San Antonio locale.
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Lovan
Gan An Tonio
Amd
Fulaienniy
Weather Office
Colles
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