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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
6
The United States general appraisers board lowers duty on rosaries from sixty percent to thirty five percent. Judge Sharretts rules the beads’ main value lies in wood components, affecting tariff classification and tax.
The collector of customs rules the beads are dutiable as manufactures in chief value of wood, defining their import classification and tax basis. The decision impacts duties and trade interpretation for similar wood product items.
A large steel safe was removed from the Carnegie Trust offices to the criminal courts building grand jury room for examination of potential evidence. William J. Cummins refused to open it and professional safe workers were summoned. District Attorney Whitman did not reveal if valuable papers were found.
The piece reports ongoing arms smuggling across the Rio Grande near Laredo and Laguna, citing 500 rifles seized in Cuba bound for insurgents. It describes thin US patrols, dispersed posts from Fort McIntosh, harsh conditions for troops, limited cross border cooperation, and calls for tighter federal controls on arms stock and dealers.
A proposed resolution to memorialize Congress to divide Georgia into North Georgia and South Georgia will be introduced in the upcoming session. Drafted by J L Crawley, the plan aims to end political bickering between sections with several senators and representatives-elect said to support division.
President Taft will attend the New York Produce Exchange banquet honoring delegates from the Cotton Seed Crushers association. The event follows the association's annual convention and expects about 800 delegates from the southern states.
W G Van Vieck vice president and general manager of the Southern Pacific says work on new tracks north and south of the passenger station will begin soon and be ready for fall traffic. The project adds a mile of rail facilities and requires tearing down buildings on company property. Van Vieck inspected the west end then left for Houston and reports strong crop prospects in the west.
Hall's Texas Wonder promises to remove kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism gravel diabetes neuralgia weak and lame backs in one bottle. Testimonials urge readers to write for proof. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo sold by druggists.
Waco chosen as next meeting place for the Texas Medical Association. New officers include President Dr D R Fly Amarillo. vice presidents Dr W H Freeman Lockney Dr A L Lincecum El Campon and Dr J H McCracken Mineral Wells. trustee Dr J T Moore Houston. councillors Dr H D Barnes Tulsa Dr W A Harper Austin Dr W H Blythe Mount Pleasant Dr Walter Shropshire Yoakum Dr Wallace Ralston Houston and Dr N J Penix Colorado. Delegates to the American Medical Association include Dr A C Scott Temple Dr W H Hulen Houston Dr W L Brown El Paso Dr Joe Becton Greenville. Alternate delegates listed.
A destructive forest fire rages west of Millers Falls Massachusetts on May 12 ruining timber across five square miles. The blaze threatens nearby woods and local landowners while firefighters battle the spread and suppress the flames.
In Savannah on May 12 mayor Tiedman enacted a plan to curb street preaching by requiring permit seekers to obtain written consent from most local pastors. Israelite house of David representatives had just applied, and their speakers have not visited the mayor since. The policy will be applied to all future applicants.
Fires in the oil fields near Bradford Pennsylvania spread rapidly with a heavy gale. Firefighters gained ground last night as wind subsided, but analysts fear heavy losses to oil property from the blaze.
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