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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1911
Page
19
A regional split emerges as Texans weigh tariff proposals with seven viewpoints thought to be for tariffs. Democrats plan to join in the discussion, led by Hudspeth's anticipated remarks.
Washington May 6 The Texas delegation lines up on the wool tariff question. Supporters include Smith Randell Hardy Burleson Stephens Young Beall Shepard. Opponents include Dies Gregg Burgess Slayden Garner Callaway Moore. The debate centers on placing wool on the free list and taxing the manufactured product.
Washington reports a heated debate over wool duties with a possible six cent levy and a fifty percent cut. Democrats split on the Ways and Means panel, risking a party rift if free wool advocates resist compromise. Texan lobbyist Claude Hudspeth seeks audience with Chairman Underwood to press wool tariff interests.
A newspaper snippet promotes INTERO paint as a thoroughly cleanable option for bathrooms and kitchens. It urges ladies to ask for INTERO at McDonald's located at 322 East Houston Street. The ad emphasizes soap and water removal of grease or ink and frames INTERO as the best paint in the world.
Savannah readers learn that the Central of Georgia Railway directors met to settle with income bondholders suing for interest. President Markham reports for 1908 full interest on first incomes and 2.82 percent on second. 1909 about 2.31 percent. 1910 same as 1909. Board aims to pay promptly under agreed procedure, with bondholders accepting the arrangement.
Lou Haggenbush a Casca mountains trapper crushed in a January snow slide was dragged 35 miles to a hermit’s cabin on Ruby creek by George Henderson and Sam Winter. They faced hunger and wolves while transporting him toward Marble Mount for surgical care. the rescue followed days of peril and a risky rebreak of bones to prevent permanent cripple.
Mrs O B Palmer of Little Rock Arkansas reports her son recovered from measles and a severe cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She says one bottle cured him and he has not been troubled since. The advertisement touts croup whooping cough and measles cough relief.
August Herrmann grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will visit San Antonio May 16 and 16. The local lodge will host receptions, a banquet, and a city tour with plans to welcome him at depot No. 216. A committee led by Walter Napier and Nat Washer will arrange events for Lodges of West Texas to attend.
Vermont establishes a bureau of information and publicity to promote state resources. Secretary of State Guy W. Bailey will publish booklets on summer resorts and agriculture, with Essex Junction as office base. Census notes rural population drop but rising farm values and active industries.
George Paxton two year old son of Al Paxton wandered from home with his puppy and to the woods. More than 100 persons joined the 15 hour hunt and found the child sleeping beneath a tree beside his faithful dog. Farmers marveled coyotes or wolves did not attack the wanderer.
Harry Stuckley of Mauch Chunk Pa says Cascarets cured his sour stomach and dyspepsia after two years of relief with other medicines. He notes they are pleasant to eat and protect bowels, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Miss Alice Lynch of East One Hundred Thirty-fourth street plans to wed Charles Hudson who lost both feet in a Stamford railroad accident. Doctors feared excitement but the couple remain pledged. marriage planned in hospital once Hudson gains strength.
May 6 Topeka Kansas article details a scrap of paper from a robbery scout describing how to blow safes. It explains entry through doors, safe manipulation, timing and track directions for the gang's next bank raid.
A fragmented timetable lists multiple train numbers and routes. It shows departures and origins including Houston Kerrville El Paso Cuero Victoria and Santa Fe connections with varying times and days, mostly no Sundays noted.
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