Clews Warns Railroads On Tariff Increase
Henry Clews, veteran Wall Street banker, warns against a proposed freight tariff rise. He cautions it would burden producers, restore public hostility to railroads, and hinder recovery, urging cost cuts and patient adaptation until traffic returns. He predicts legislative reaction next winter if policy persists. The piece also notes Jerome Thaw case details and Herbert Koffman advertising plans.
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Henry Clews
Wall Street
Amea Ans
Othey
Conomyr
Congress
Clows
The Gunness Murders Motives Scrutinized in La Porte Case
A fragmentary report weighs inadequate motive in Nellie Gunness style crimes at La Porte Indiana. Analysts argue she was a cold offender driven by criminal habit rather than greed, noting no ordinary motive beyond concealment and brutality. The piece contrasts her with typical greed driven killers.
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Onn
Laporte
Ing
Girimess
Eminder
Rhé
Notorious Farm Mistress Lured Victims to Death
The article describes a woman who ran a secluded country farm operation luring men via advertisements. Victims disappeared, bodies dismembered to hinder identification, and burial methods aimed at concealment. A brother’s investigation uncovered the grisly crimes, raising questions about her capture and possible death. The piece also notes local budget issues, unauthorized centers probes, racial tensions, and a Southern Pacific train incident.
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Bins
Aliya
Mrs. Guonesss
Correction shifts Old Politician to local option stance
The Dallas TimesHerald notes a reader letter claims Old Politician rejects prohibition and supports local option and local self government. It credits Senator Bailey with praise but asserts the figure has finally embraced local option, denying any anti Texas badger fight agenda. The piece frames local option as the correct government principle and aims to reassure Paige’s allies.
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Sunday
Sahara
Hea
Phil S. Paige
Texas
Paige
Congress Shelved Question on Narcotics and Costs
Congressman Lilley of Connecticut demands a straight answer from fellow members about the national assembly of poll chins and the directors of the business interests of the nation. No response follows as the scene dissolves into nonsensical references to poppy and narcotics.
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National Assembly of
Poll Chins
Fils Nation
Lilley
Connectiqut
Passing Throng Seeks San Antonio Truths Amid Heat Rumors
A Bakersfield mother asks Superintendent Waiters about relocating to San Antonio arguing reports of extreme midsummer heat and deadly humidity may be exaggerated. She worries about mosquitos and the health of a move, seeking official guidance on whether to relocate after the school year ends.
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San Antonio
Waiters Dh
Bakersfield
California
Bat Antonio
San Antonio Store Shelving Falls Injuring Goods
A shelving collapse at Harden baug's drug store in San Antonio damages medication glassware and jewelry worth about 400 dollars. A rumor says Judge J. H. McLeary may resign and be replaced by his associate. Belknaps plan to move all goods to Washington. Menger hotel staffing changes announced with Gordon and Teele named front and night clerks. Federal court cases largely disposed with few trials remaining.
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Hardenbaug
Cosby
Fener
H. McLeary
Judgship
San Antonio
Belknaps
Washington
Tade
Menger
J. W. Gordon
J. van Hibber
F. M. Teele
W. W. Teele
May 14 in History and wartime verse fragments
On May 14 in history Dante Allieri, Irish statesman Henry Grattan, and German scholar Carl Schurz are noted with births and deaths. A Philadelphia convention on forming the federal constitution is referenced. A satirical verse mocks a standing army and wartime taxes, ending with a newsy blurb about an auto accident.
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Allieri
Dante
Philadelphia
Henry Grattan
Carl Schurz
Drst
Prsident Lincoln
Paruna and Catarrh Remedies Advised by Satisfied Users
A collection of reader letters tout Peruna as a cure for catarrh indigestion and related ailments. Testimonials from James P. Bracken and others describe relief from nasal congestion, stomach issues, and general ill health after using Peruna, with claims of lasting recovery and improvements in appetite and energy.
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James P. Bracken
Ava
New York City
Ave
Grand Knights of Reigne Celis Council
Knights of Columbus
C. G. Conyers
and Coal Co
Hob Springs
Ark
Haying
Peryne
Hays
Michael Rooney
Fifth St
Watervliet
Perutia
Frank Richter
East
Winans
Minn
Perrin
Paume
Ring On Sack Livtist new stantoy 121 12 425 N Flores St
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Alamo Bank bids and names Claude V. Birkhead and FH Booth lawyers. Phrases refer to a court or legal matter with quotes about leniency, mentioning James and a soft impression. Contains disjointed, unclear details and scattered personal names.
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Livtist New Stantoy
Claude V. Birkhead
Rank FH. Booth
Alamo Bank
Paonea
Something in Common in Speech and Brain Bleaching
A fragmentary OCR passage discusses bleaching hair and its supposed effects on softness and brain function. The garbled text mentions a person named Se Ling and includes questions about whether bleaching hair softens the brain, with references to commonalities and a vague nasal or spoken exchange.
Religious Progress In the Past Two Generations
A reflective piece arguing that religious progress means reinterpretation not destruction. It cites Moses Plato and Christ as continual influences and notes advances in religious tolerance, women’s rehabilitation, and a revived joint effort among sects. The author envisions a democratic soul and a hopeful, elevated religious body.
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Moses
Plato
Christ
The World Needs The Ordinary Man Speech Fragments
A fragmented piece features Raymond Rodins, superintendent of Chiceta Munician Lodging House, arguing the world relies on common people. He cites elections and finance, recalling a past appeal to common people to avoid withdrawing deposits. The text poses questions about who the world serves.
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Raymond Rodins
Chiceta Munician Lodging House
World of Finance
Finsneids
Question on the popular horse of knightly era
A quizzical exchange wonders which horse type dominated during the days of chivalry. The facetious reply suggests the imagined knightly horse, Knighinmre, as the era’s most popular steed.
Sheriff and county race announcements in Bexar County
The Light announces multiple candidates for Sheriff and County Clerk in Bexar County subject to Democratic primaries. Names include B B Lindsey W J Goforth James McClodkay Chas F P Stevens Fred H Lancaster George Surkey Vivian B Hamilton Michael F Campball Frank R Newton E J Reeves J W Wittens Jones Trainer and others, reflecting a crowded party race setup.
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Lindsey
Bexar County
W. J. Goforth
Theriir
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James McClodkay
Sherif
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Laightix
Fred H. Lancaster
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George Surkey
Bexar Comunty
Vivian B. Hamilton
Michael F. Campball
Frank R. Newton
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E. J. Reeves
Aew
Jones
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