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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

4

Labor unrest and unions in hat, mine, and craft trades

By Peter Power a wave of labor strife crosses industries from hatmaking to mining and iron and steel. The Merchant Association plans blacklisting, and if a worker joins a union or defies it, he loses employment. Journeymen clashes flare in Los Angeles and Oakland. Women's Trade Union League supports eight hour mend ing circles aiding bachelor wardrobes in Chicago. Florida Alligator Catchers disband as demand sinks. humorists report a growing Clowns union amid circus consolidation and wage pressure. West Gardendale shows renewed labor tension.

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Goes to Meet One and Weds Another

Eva B Wallace sails from San Francisco to Honolulu to wed Charles Howard of San Francisco. Instead she finds herself already married to R M Baker of Chicago after a voyage where love affair with Bok ex altered Howard's plans and a preacher officiated on arrival.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Honolulu Charles Howard Eva B. Wallace Howard Wallace Baker

Rail labor seeks reforms including safety and liability

The piece outlines proposed amendments and laws favored by the American Federation of Labor in Galveston. It covers a full train crew rule, ashpan safety, safety appliances, shed coverage over repair tracks, and an employers liability act. Speakers from Louisville Temple and Toledo promote labor unity, while telegrams to unions in Minneapolis are planned.

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No developments in Applewhite fire investigation

No developments have occurred in the inquiry into the origin of the fire that destroyed ADM bales of cane on the Tom Applewhite ranch yesterday. Swearingen reported a mule theft from his barn Monday night, but the sheriff’s department does not link this incident to the Applewhite ranch.

Tom Applewhite Swearingen Applewhite Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Department Applewhite Mnch

Chester H Terrell Declares Senate Candidacy in Austin

Representative Chester H. Terrell announced in Austin last evening that he would run for the senate next year and will arrive in San Antonio this evening. Judge Tuling Teal holds the district seat, having been appointed to fill the late Robert B. Green’s unexpired term. Terrell and Senator Real’s terms expire simultaneously, and Real has not yet said if he will seek reelection.

Chester H. ‘Terrell Austin Senate San Antonio Tuling Teal Robert B. Green Terrell Real Judge Real

Pryor Goes to Washington to Fend Off Tariff Cuts

San Antonio cattleman leader T Pryor left for Washington DC to rally southern support against tariff reductions on cattle. He urged Texas cattlemen to write Senators Ballay and Culberson opposing tariff removal. Garden hose theft reported at 408 South Flores Street, as thief took 50 feet of hose.

Texas Pryor San Antonio Washington, D. C South Mr.Pryor Toxag Ballay Culberson Mes. N. Lethe Flores Street Nekigg

First National Free Employment Bureau Opens

Associated Press reports the first int ern of the National Employment Exchange opened at 14 State Street. Men seeking manual labor can register free, and employers incur no initial cost. Prominent backers have raised 100000 to support placing workers, with a $3 fee to be charged after placement. Chicago and Pittsburg bureaus planned soon, followed by Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis and Milwaukee and others in the Midwest.

Associated Press New York National Employment Exchange No. 14 State Street Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee

Horse Drops Dead in Front of Closed Saloon in Texas City

A horse trotting along East Commerce Street collapsed and died in front of the Angelus saloon at Alamo and Commerce yesterday afternoon at 5. Witnesses cited election day abstinence or possible heart failure as causes. The horse, without harness, was found by Patrolman Bennet and later carted to the city trash grounds.

Angelus Bar Alamo and Commerce Streets Commerce Street Alamo Bennet

Knicker-What Reform Is Most Elected

Knickerbocker reform debate prompts questions on political reform as reform advocates urge cleaner polities and lawmakers discuss reducing corruption. The exchange highlights calls to remove politics from government and improve electoral integrity.

Knicker Bocker

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