Telephone Subscribi List Distribution Notice
The Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co warns that the list of telephone subscribers was distributed in incomplete and unauthorized card form. Copies, including those labeled AV, Tel and TM, should not be destroyed as the notice is incomplete and not authorized. Thomas March indicates issues with the sheet distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tephoe
Southwestern Telephone and ‘Telegraph Co
Ephone
Tele
Thomas Mar
Fragmentary report details Chandeleur island disaster aftermath
A partial, garbled account describes an event near Chandeleur Island mentioning a tank explosion and surrounding mud. The text references a seer and speaks of limited surviving crew aboard a vessel, with only fragments remaining readable in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandelen
Ayere
Chandeleur Island
Businessmen urge tighter Texas Trunk extension talks
A Sunday gathering at the Commercial Club prompted strong regulations and a push to have the governor back the Texas Trunk extension. A grand jury investigating bridle and cattle cases adjourned today without returning an indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Sdargemusai
Texas Trunk Extension
sAudtin
Corfer
Erand Jury Whitch
Chalgea
Brindry-Amonjet
Hhon
Plumbers in Chattanooga Sewer Disaster
A sewer collapse during a storm washed workers into a main sewer in Chattanooga. Plumber Dave Winston and another man were swept from their feet as floodwater surged through an egg shaped tunnel six feet in diameter. Winston was rescued near death, others missing or drowned, with the event described as a near-flood catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Dave Wvanston
Winston
Ana
Maltory Ling Fined in Treasury Controversy Case
A garbled notice notes a fine imposed amid controversy over customs officers and Morgan line railroad compliance with the freight and smuggling laws. It mentions lax observations by agents and ongoing efforts within the Treasury Department and Navy Navigation Bureau to enforce the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United ‘States
TrEasur
Sethérn Pacific _ railway
Navyigation
War Debates Beef Scandal Casts McKinley In Review
Fragmented remarks describe a beef scandal and army command tensions with President McKinley reviewing court actions and an endorsement planned to end the controversy. The Belknap Club and Caen service pledges appear in jumbled notices about meetings and initiations at Avenue C and related figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poten
Milea
WILL FIGHT ON wait DEPARTMENT BELIEVES
The Washington administration signals a vigorous military policy while fearing a suspension of hostilities could delay Filipino surrender. Officials expect to press the ground offensive if negotiations fail, aiming to strengthen defenses and prevent prolonging the conflict. The War Department stresses a prudent pace to avoid unnecessary expenditure and hold the line until surrender is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom
Insurgenta
County Commissioners Set To Review Officer Salaries
Waco on May 6 reports that county commissioners will meet next week to decide whether a one fourth share of excess revenue should be taken before deputies and other office expenses are paid. Some members argue the fourth should wait until all office expenses are settled, noting Texas customs on fee bills. The commission may test the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texag
Charter Revision Draws Brief Meeting Amid Quorum Troubles
A charter revision committee struggled to form a quorum before meeting briefly to review a proposed bill. Mayor Hicks stated no urgent city benefit, while amendments on city collector pay and commission were discussed. The panel adjourned sine die with plans to reappoint members next week.
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Aubrey
Satlamncton
iHicks
Eadtsien
Hicks
Suphy
Murphy
Ity
Cliy
Grice
Pune
No Session Shifts Hopeful Texas House Adjourns
Special to the Sunday Light from Austin reports the Texas Senate met with one quorum present but did not adjourn. The House was not in session though members discussed the Antitrust bill and the Wooten substitute, with plans to reconvene and continue debate when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Dekas
Sil
Senate
Neal
Iit
Lobbiers
Tavitus
Aguinaldo Peace Proposals Face Unconditional Surrender Issue
Special to Sunday Light reports Aguinaldo may surrender under a plan from Tagaio representatives. The American commission, led by President Schurman, seeks assurances without capitulation on US sovereignty. Details include a three-department government modeled after the United States with a veto governor general and limited Filipino suffrage, while Philippine envoys reportedly accept the main concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Agulpaldo Je
Schurman
American Philippines Commission
Ptimistie
United States
Aguinaldo
Tichard
Manswer
Aguinalde
Gcurmian
Philippine Commission
Atin
Thhat
United
Enyvoys
Ithla
Luna
Aaguinalde
Texas Baseball League Officials Visit San Antonio
A party of Texas League officials is expected in San Antonio on official business this morning. The group includes Geo. B. Bermoldy, president. Geo. A. Eth, president of the Austin club. and W. H. Batley, chairman of the Houston club, to learn the state of affairs at this end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermody
Fan Antonio
Texas League of Professional Baseball Clube
San Antonio
Afr
Geo. B. Bermoldy
Geo.a. Eth
Austin
W. HA. Batley
Meahall
Houston
Funeral of Land Commissioner Finger in Arlington
The funeral of Land Commissioner Finger at Arlington this forenoon drew the largest crowd ever seen there with many public men from across the state in attendance. A committee of the hundred Senate and representatives of all state departments were present. Courts adjourned and county officers and numerous prominent citizens attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finger
Bert Avevich
Tex
Arlington
Nual Jaracly
Housand Senate
Revenue collector Boyee prepares for new tax year
Revenue notes describe Boyee gearing his district for the July 1 start of the new agent year. Blank applications for special tax are available to dealers under ulglic clause, must be filed before year’s end. The district covers tobacco, whiskey, brokers and others. Deputy collectors move to larger spaces in Austin, Webster Flannagan chairs shifts, and office rooms tighten as the tax season ramps up. Sunday School plans a San Marcos picnic with limited tickets and advance sales to avoid crowding. Bowen, Flannery, and Wants lead ticket printing. Monthly Ladies Auxiliary reception succeeds with music, piano, singing, and recitations. iron beds advertised by Wolfson.
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Dowty
Theernyl
George S. Boyee
Colléerlor
Coleator Dioree
Tobacco
Witsky
Cone Fresh
Devoe
Avalin
Webster Flannagan
Flannagan
Grark
Rep
Methodist
Presbyterian
Chilcattan
Yeaterday
Slomn& Shelly
Plcnic
Adams
Henry Fimmery
San Marcog
visj‘Nagi
United States
Erant
Tey. Wm
I. Bowen
Messrs. Sloan
Flannery and Wants
Destructive storm hits Indian Territory area with heavy damage
A severe tornado storm ripped through Scott City to Dallas and beyond, destroying crops and causing widespread property damage. Telegraph and telephone lines failed, with details still unclear as crews assess the path from Bean to Fort Worth and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatlas
Tusas
Den
Scott City
Money Grove
Iworthward
Indian Teerlery
Uurvey Wetwear
Dallas Oil
Bart Worth
New Industry Opens Drying Plant for Export Grain
A Texas brewery units enable drying of barley feed grain using steam powered dryers. Otto Koehler and Otto Wahrmund partner to export dried grain, wiring in a 40 horsepower engine and three ovens to produce four and a half tons daily. Strong demand and better freight efficiency could make this feed as popular in Texas as in Europe.
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Ts Kirge
Europe
Texas
Otto Koek
Ler
Otto Wahrmund
Koehler
Germany
Kochier
Pauling & Harnighfeger
Milwauker
Chen
San Antonio Supply Company
Wien
Evan
Waa
Panting
Mamishfeger
Pivannen
Pouwer
Entopa
Congress Debates Bowen Bill for U S Britain Alliance
In a Maine absence of leaders Judge Keller presided as Young Men's Congress took up Bowen bill on the alliance with Great Britain. Bowen not present, but Boynton Colorado and McCormick spoke for and against with Knox and Helibron among opponents. The measure failed on final passage amid vigorous debate on commercial and humane grounds. Next meeting to consider railroad ownership and telegraph control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Congress
Valeazicus
Protem Crenshaw
Washington
GA. Keller
Primble
Hamilton
Bowen
Alliance
United States
Britain
oMr
Iris Courae
Boynton
Colorado
McCormick
Cox
I Wes Bertrand
McBanand
Alabama
Knox
Helibron
Trimble
Mtr. McGormick
Mat
Great Britain
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Data City
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Maltory Ling
Belknap Club
Avenue C
Ayno
Alec
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Toom
I. G
Cuero
Wait Department
Wey
A. Close
Sitatlarim Yu
Chipeo
Srust
Ubstantal
Young Men's Christian Association
Antoine
Avhieh
A. W. Shaw
Drvaver Tlos
Dezliu Ty Achrowledgy
Ruth
Rennete
Badger
Avery
Mrs. Howard
Drs. Witting
McLillan Cash
Zavnieh
Soper
Boo
Shepherd
Tianshurs
Mea Pole
aRimie
iAdama
Justo
San Marcos
Bochs
Vike da Alhedra
Harris
Inet
Baia Avenue
Juan Stanbyla
Anglaco
Ani U
el Paso
Theodore A. Davia
Samuel Tomaso
Monte
Davia
Jess
L. P. Boetler
Texas Baseball League
Boyee
The
Department Oyere
Mt. CA
Association Hall
Arftair
Misa Tull
Tdmraber
Virgil Gainer
San White
Wolfson
Crona
Dai
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