Cotton seed products eyed as future staple food source
The Cotton Seed Oil Crushers Association convened in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel with W. F. Pendleton elected president and T. S. Groggan as vice president. Speakers urged extensive advertising to educate the public on cotton seed foods and predicted growing use of cotton seed products in both animal feed and human cereals. New members Ireland Hampton and Fort Bend Cotton Oil Co. joined as the 1913 session wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Seed Oil Crushers’ Association
Gunter Hotel
Department of Publicity
Association
San Antonio
F. Pendleton
Farmersville
Pendleton
Claud Wiley
Tyler
T. S. Groggan
Houston
J. A. Underwood
Honey Grove
Robert Gibson
Dallas
Committee On Rules
W. F. Pendleton
Europe
Wiley
P. D. Brooks
Texas
W. I. Yopp
Lone Star State
I. Jalonick
C.C. Littleton
J. J. Culberson
Ashington
Weather News Shows Frosty Midwest Then Cotton Crushers Meet
Observations at eight this morning report temperatures from 34 to 48 across Chicago St Louis Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City York Boston and Washington with rain or sun and light to moderate winds. The Texas Cotton Seed Oil Crushers Association holds its annual meeting with resolutions praising San Antonio delegates and plans next year in January. A Katy special train goes to Landa park New Braunfels for a picnic and hotel entertainment caps the visit with a Japanese lantern decorated roof garden banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Kansas City
York
Boston
Washington
Vention
Texas Cotton Seed Oil Crushers’ Association
San Antonio
Jo W. Allison
J. 8
le Clercq
Association
Katy
Landa’s Park
New Praunfels
Harry Landa
Gunter Hotel
Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Fort Worth
Block Stadium
St. Anthony Hotel
Fire destroys three garages in Chicago
In Chicago on May 10 three South Side garages housing 134 automobiles were burned in separate fires caused by gasoline explosions. Losses approach half a million dollars as 56 electric cars valued at 170000 burned in a garage on East Forty Seventh Street. Early today 28 cars worth 75000 were destroyed at the American Motor Livery on Cottage Grove Avenue. Hours later 50 cars valued at 200000 were lost in the Oakland Automobile Livery fire on West Thirty Fifth Street.
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Chicago
South Side
Joseph Murray
Robert Bland
East Forty-seventh Street
American Motor Livery Company
Cottage Grove Avenue
Oakland Automobile Livery
Wast Thirty-fifth Street
Women Card Clubs Targeted by Ellis County Grand Jury
In Waxahachie Texas the Ellis County grand jury adjourned after finding that members of exclusive women only social clubs who played 42 and similar card games for prizes violated state law. The panel urged investigation and treatment as a law violation by the next body while commending the groups for addressing pool hall concerns.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Ellis County
Grand Jury
Mothers Day observed in Fort Worth churches
Fort Worth Texas May 10 plans to observe Mothers Day in all churches tomorrow. A unique ceremony will present flowers to all prisoners in jails by a committee of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Ten Thousand Japanese in Hawaiian Schools
Washington May 10 report from Governor Walter Frear to the U S Bureau of Education shows nearly 10 000 of Hawaii public school pupils are Japanese out of 30 000 total. Japanese enrollment is rising fastest. Portuguese about 17 percent. Hawaiians and mixed races about 29 percent. Americans and other Caucasians 12 percent. Last year school costs totaled roughly 625 000 dollars with 151 elementary schools, three industrial institutions, a normal school, a college of agriculture and mechanic arts, and two high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Education
Walter Frear
Islands
Frear
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Coastal fish scarce as storms drive stock offshore
Col. W G Sterett state fish and game inspector reports reduced coastwise fishing this year due to Gulf storms. He notes the new law taking effect July 1 bans seining in June August to conserve fish. He urges public support for preservation, predicting stocks will rebound as numbers recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Sterett
Corpus Christi
Colonel Sterett
No Action Taken on California Land Bill After Talks
Secretary Bryan and Japanese ambassador Viscount Chinda held an early conference on the California alien land bill. Japan protests the bill after its passage and awaits U S response. Bryan plans to brief President Wilson and seek a prompt U S position, with a possible cabinet meeting anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Viscount Chinda
California
Japan
United States
Johnson
Wilson
Moore
Arizona
State Department
Safebank Robbery Attempt Fails at Bonanza Bank
Three safeblowers raided the First State Bank of Bonanza 16 miles south of Fort Smith on May 10. Explosive charges battered the vault but failed to open it. robbers netted nothing. Bank operations halted until the safe can be opened and funds replenished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. Smith
Ark
First State Bank
Bonanza
Here
Manuel of Portugal to Wed Princess Victoria in September
SIGMARINGEN Germany May 10 The marriage of former King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augustine Victoria daughter of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern is to take place next September.
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Manuel
Portugal
Sigmaringen
Germany
Manuel of
Augustine Victoria
Wilhelm of
Millionaire Alanson Brown Dies in San Antonio Hotel
Alanson C. Brown, 66, president of Hamilton Brown Shoe Company, died at the St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio from leukemia. He planned to stay here for health before a family trip to St. Louis. He built a vast shoe empire, held multiple posts, and leaves a large family. Burial will be in Bellefontaine cemetery, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson David Brown
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
St. Louis
St. Anthony
Prince
A. C. Brown
Alanson C. Brown
W. F. McElroy
Ruth Brown
G. W. Brown
McElroy
Broion
San Antonio
Mr. Brown
James H. Hamilton
Texas
Bocoming
Hamilton & Brown
Columbia
Boston
Mass
Brown
Third Baptist Church
William Jewett
Phipps Institute Formal Opening in Philadelphia
The Henry Phips Institute opened in Philadelphia today funded by a $1,000,000 gift from Henry Phipps of New York to the University of Pennsylvania. It is described as the most complete tuberculosis study institute in the country. Mr. Phipps received a doctor of laws degree at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phipps
Amarillo Wins Next Travelers Convention In 1914
Corpus Christi Texas May 1 delegates bid farewell on night trains after the State convention of the United Commercial Travelers. Grand Council officers elected include W N Griffeth Waco junior counsellor L H McCuistien Paris past counsellor B K James San Antonio secretary W P Gilbert Waco treasurer Lucis Schneider Galveston conductor C A Cunningham Corsicana page Matt Camp Dallas chaplain C A McLendon Dallas. This afternoon visitors toured aboard the steamer Pilot Boy and will attend a theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
United Commercial Travelers
Amarillo
Grand Council
W. N. Griffeth
Waco
L. H. McCuistien
Paris
B. K. James
San Antonio
W. P. Gilbert
Lucis Schneider
Galveston
C. A. Cunningham
Corsicana
Matt Camp
Dallas
C. A. McLendon
Phipps Institute Dedicated For Poor in Philadelphia
The Phipps Institute in Philadelphia received a million dollar gift from Henry Phipps of New York to the University of Pennsylvania for tuberculosis study and prevention among the poor. Medical men sociologists scientists and philanthropists attended the dedicatory exercises. Mr Phipps was awarded the degree of doctor of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phipps
Henry Phipps
New York
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Hero Escapes Spanking After East River Rescue
William Ehrlich a 13 year old saves a 4 year old who fell from a wharf on the East River guiding two other boys on a raft to the rescue. He returns home soaked and braced for punishment but a police report and community praise shield him from a spanking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Ehrlich
East Side
East River
William
Wiliam
Carnations All Sold Ahead of Mothers Day
White carnations sold out in city florists as demand soars for Mothers Day symbol. Florists received large orders from distant sources and churches and clubs plan to distribute flowers to congregations and hospitals.
Chuck Conners Dies in New York at 61
The Bowery figure known as the Mayor of Chinatown died today at Hudson Street Hospital from heart disease. He was 61 and had long been tied to Chinatown life guiding sightseeing parties. Four tong brothers announced a truce and planned a joint parade to honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chuck” Conners
Old Bowery
Chinatown
Hudson Street Hospital
Werring Tongs
Four Brothers
Crew of Mail Steamer Indrabarah Saved After Shoreing
The crew of the British mail steamer Indrabarah was saved when the vessel ran ashore on the Manawatu coast during a terrific storm. The ship is breaking up and rescue efforts continued through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N. Z
Indrabarah
Manajatu
Leased Wire Day Report Highlights AP News Service
The San Antonio Light relies on the Associated Press leased wire day report as its main, exclusive source, supplementing with its own substantial news service. The AP provides about 20,000 words daily, offering broad general coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Amendment to tariff bill aims to fix ad valorem duties
Washington May 10 The amendment would let the Treasury proclaim values of imports to assess ad valorem duties, replacing fluctuating markets and reducing litigation. It also proposes banning contingent-fee appeals and maintaining a $1 protest fee. Senate adjourns till Tuesday as Democrats plan caucus to discuss wool and sugar schedules and exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Simmons
Finance Committee
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Denison
Curtis
Senate
Wilson
Board of Appraisers
Street Car Men Quit Work in Cincinnati Strike
Additional men quit work today in response to the strike order against the Cincinnati Traction Company. The company says it is not inconvenienced and no disorder has been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Memphis Warehouse Destroyed by Fire
Memphis Tennessee May 10 The Moore Mc Ferrian Lumber Company warehouse in North Street district burned late last night destroying a large stock of lumber and 15 freight cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Moore & McFerrian Lumber Company
North Tue
Big Houses for Movies Take Chicago Theaters
In Chicago the Colonial Theater was leased for five years to a film firm, mirroring a cinema expansion. McVicker's and Olympic Theater also pivot to movie exhibition, reflecting a winter agreement among theater owners to curb competition and curb overbuilding nationwide.
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Chicago
Colonial Theater
McVicker’s
Olympic
Ready for Mother's Day Mothers' Day prep near total floral supply
Thousands of white carnations are prepared for wearers as Mother’s Day events unfold. A Philadelphia origin in 1908 helped transform the day into an international observance with florists and street vendors gearing up for large sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
China expresses gratification over U S recognition
The state department received a message from the American legations in Peking describing how the Chinese people celebrated U S recognition of the republic. Delegations from commerce and other groups joined a parade waving the Stars and Stripes with the Chinese flag, and both houses of the national assembly passed resolutions of appreciation to be sent to the American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Man Found Dead On Beach Identified
The Galveston coroner ruled the death of Franz Paul Schreiber due to carbolic acid poisoning. Schreiber formerly of Dallas was a member of the Dallas Lodge Sons of Hermann and had been in Galveston about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Fort Crockett
Franz Paul Schreiber
Dallas
Schreiber
Dallas Lodge
Sons of
Hermann
California Secretary of State Charged With Malfeasance
Sacramento May 10 The joint legislative committee finds California Secretary of State Frank Jorden responsible for malfeasance in office after a department inquiry. The panel unanimously recommends referring the case to the attorney general for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Frank Jorden
California
Joint Legislative Committee
Americans in Mexico Seek Aid After Ransom Case
A cattle company paid 5000 dollars to secure the release of its foreman detained by armed men in Mexico. Local authorities and business leaders urge safe release and return of the worker, amid growing concern over security for industry crews.
Ranch Owners Demand U S Protection for Mexican Properties
A May 6 protest to Secretary Bryan by Rep Hamilton on behalf of large ranch interests decries two years without protection in Mexico. They report kidnappings, stolen horses and cattle, and heavy ransoms, citing Palomas Land and Cattle Co losses and demanding government protection rather than intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Bryan
Hamilton
Michigan
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
United States
Salazar
Federal forces retreat in Mexican frontier clash at Guaymas
Telegraph reports say Mexican federal troops withdrew to Guaymas after heavy fighting north of the gulf. Constitutionalists led by Juan Cabral struck the center with Yaqui scouts and 500 cavalry, pressing the federals backward as they evacuated toward Guaymas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Guaymas
Gulf
Juan Cabral
Trujillo
Guitierrez
Obregon
Fuentes in New Orleans Arrives with Family
Albert Fuentes former governor of Aguas Calientes and a Mexican revolutionary chief arrives in New Orleans aboard the steamer Excelsior from Havana with his family. He had been in Mexico City for nearly a month amid the Huerta regime turmoil and is linked to executions planned by Enrique Opeda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Alberto Fuentes
Aguas Calientes
Excelsior
Hava
Era Mexico
Arranga
Cepeda
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Officers
Ireland Hampton
Fort Bend
San Antonio and Vicinity
A. m. Ween
M. Peeses
Edna Ween
Chinda
Rad
Pasoto
Hamilton-Brown Company
Phipps Institute
Secretary of Treasury
Colonial and McVicker’s
China
Cattle Company
Fuentes
Carranza
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