Preparing Gall for Anderson
Special to The Light. May 19. Division Superintendent H. F. P. Anderson of the G I and S A railway failed to appear before the railroad commission this morning. A subpoena to the Bexar County sheriff directed Anderson to appear with papers on discontinuance of double daily train service west of San Antonio. The commission has not heard from the sheriff. Anderson may be held in contempt. The sheriff could not locate Anderson, and subpoenas remain unserved.
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Austin
Tex
H. F P. Anderson
G. I. & 8. A. Railway
Railroad Commission
Bexar County
Anderson
San Antonie
Colquitt
Trainer
Goforth
Book Trust Plans Fight over Contract Deposit Withdrawal
Spedia to The Light Austin Texas May 19 The American Boot Company withdrew from the state treasury the 2500 deposit given by the textbook board as a guarantee for filling contracts The withdrawal follows the cancellation of the firm’s vaniract due to alleged trust affiliation The company says it will contest the matter in court
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Spedia
Austin
Tex
American Boot Company
Text Book Board
Proposed San Antonio auto track meeting at International club rooms
An enthusiastic gathering of San Antonio automobile enthusiasts will meet tonight at the International club rooms under the San Antonio Automobile Club. The event features speeches by Judge Shook Nat M Washer J H Kirkpatrick and Marshall Hicka about a proposed five mile track near San Antonio and better roads as part of a city movement.
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International Club Rooms
E'Clogic
San Antonio Automobile Club
Judge Shook
Nat M. Washer
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Marshall Hicka
Organization of & Company
Mha
San Antonis
Road Makers Ordered for Spur Log Drainage Project
County Auditor Retisey authorized by the commissioners to acquire four additional road drage units named Spur Log Drage. The county already has one type preanent No. 4 on clay and sand roads near Elmendorf. The cheap yet sturdy machines are praised for drainage and quick drying. Four units have been ordered and should arrive within weeks.
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Retisey
Comiitetioners' Court
Stens
Elmendorf
Markets in New Orleans markets show declines and liquidation
New Orleans May 19 Liverpool reached today in all branches. Near options declined as much as 13 points and new crops about eight points. Sales only 12,000 bales. This prompted widespread liquidation and short selling, prices dropping 18 to 19 points. Demand for spots remains, middling and above unchanged but easier overall.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Cash Grain Markets and Prices Across Kansas City and Chicago
Kansas City dairy and grain notes show wheat and corn price bids for futures and cash markets across No 2 hard and yellow corn, with varying basis and moisture terms. Chicago hog and cattle receipts are reported with mixed price ranges and weights, while Omaha and Kansas City deliver hog, cattle, and sheep figures for May 15 to May 19.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Wight
Omaha
Neeelpta
Rail Securities Surge to Year’s Peak on Heavy Trading
A May 19 report from New York notes booming gains in rail shares and other issues with heavy turnover. Union Pacific Pennsylvania Amalgamated Copper Reading St Paul Minas Gerais Central Northern Pacific led advances while profit taking triggered brief pullbacks but the overall market tone stayed firm.
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New York
Raiload Wtooke
Sinekarket
Union, Pacific
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Copper
Reading
St. Paul
Minais Gentral
Northern Pacific
Prohibitionists Win Ruling in Abatement Case at Amarillo
Amarillo Texas May 19 the prohibitionists won a racilooption con test sustaining the pros plea in abatement and estopnal the court also discharged the injunction secured by the plaintiffs the sdiesmen which forbade the new prohibition law becoming effective
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Amarillo
Tex
Federal Quiz for Cotton Men in New York
New York May 19 federal grand jury questioned members of the New York cotton exchange board of wanigery about charges of revision of cotton farming last year yielding large profits to members. Rumors say jury actions influenced market sellings by those previously questioned.
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New York
Wanigery
New York Cotton Exchange
Jay
Federal Grand Jury
New York Exchange
Des Moines Contains A Wheelbarrow Presidential Candidate
Andrew Townsend Hisey of Iowa campaigns for president with a wheelbarrow lodging on board and a secular government idea. He previously toured the state in a wheeled sleeping unit, faced lawn bans in college towns, and plans a broader run this summer while seeking a wife to serve as mistress of the White House.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tawe
United States
Andrew Townsend Hisey
Hisey
Collegc
Heire ss Waie Mary Beaumont aids Fort Worth girl
Mary Beaumont of Fort Worth reported letters from Irene Belmont of Goshen New Jersey, 16, who claimed to be a kidnapped heiress named WAIE. The girl, found wandering as a gypsy, endured hardship while seeking her missing father, a wealthy cattleman, and a large west Texas estate. Transportation arranged to Fort Worth while relatives are sought.
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Fort Worth
Tex
M. W. Beaumont
Irene Benmont
Goshen
City Tax Office Sees Daily Record Collections
Yesterday set a record as citizens flooded the city collector’s office to pay taxes. Collector Villemain reported nearly $19,000 in receipts for the day, with many accounts still due and delinquency expected as month-end approaches. Protests on assessments were few, aiding department efficiency.
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Vilemain
Villemain
Weather forecast for San Antonio area Wednesday
Local weather forecast for San Antonio area predicts increasing cloudiness with temperatures rising through the 24 hours ending 8 am. Overnight low around 70, daytime high near 94. The article notes historical temperature comparisons and mentions a daily weather report from the local weather office.
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San Antonilo
Large shipment of rattlesnakes due next week from Brownsville
A sizable consignment of rattlesnakes is expected here next week. W Learn, who runs an annual exhibit, plans to ship many to amusement companies that employ snake charmers as attractions. The snakes, of various species, will be used in performances and are in demand for novelty shows.
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W. Owell
Learn
Brownsville
Mr. Learn
Corn futures rise to 79 cents on May contracts
Chicano and JIL report May corn futures climbing to 79 cents amid strong demand for May deliveries. The gain sets a new season high though not the all time peak, as local board trading has seen occasional sales at or above $1 in prior sessions.
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Board of Trade
Scandal Linked Suicide Claims Irvington Official
John G. McGaughey former county commissioner aged 3 years shot and killed himself in Irvington amid scandal ties to the commissioners office. His term expired January 1 1907 and the Atlas Fagine works deal alleged a bribe of 3800 dollars to the commissioners.
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Indianapolis
John G. McGaughey
Irvington
McGaughey
Atlas Fagine
Atias
Lad of Six Kills Himself in Accidental Gun Incident
A six year old, Daniel Prince of Wichita Palle Texas, died when a revolver left under a pillow by his father Hi Prince discharged while the boy played with the weapon. The incident appears accidental and fatal.
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Lad OF Six
Wichita Palle
Tex
Daniel
Hi. Prince
Explosion damages tram car amid Cleveland unrest
In Cleveland a street car suffered a damaged trunk and broken windows from an explosion of dyns ote or slant powder. Passengers were aboard when the blast occurred as disorder and strikes influenced transit. Despite violence last night, police reported the city quieting at dawn and continued streetcar service with limited injuries.
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Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
Burial of Dick Beall at Waxahachie
Waxahachie Tex May 19 The body of Dick Beall brother of Congressman Jick Neall arrived today and burial occurred this afternoon. Beall was fatally shot in Oaklag last night, three gunshots in the street. Bartender Tom Kent was taken into custody. The victim’s mother is prostrated with grief. We declined to make any statement.
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Waxahichie
Tex
Dick Beall
Jick Neall
Oaklag
Tom Kent
Error Costs Him His Life
New York May 19 a coffe planter and reputed multimillionaire Benyo died in a fashionable New York hotel after taking what was believed to be an addictive remedy. A companion woman also consumed medicine and lies in a serious condition at her apartments as police investigate a drug danger involving a wealthy party.
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New York
Dé Benyo
Chek
de Brian
Forging Chain of Evidence: Seven State Witnesses Testify
Seven state witnesses testified this morning against defendant Doc Williams in the criminal case. Prosecutors presented accused’s forged chain of evidence while defense argued irregularities in procedure. The courtroom in the county courthouse heard details of fraudulent documents and attempted concealment.
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Doc” Williams
Trial of Doc Williams Opens With Alibi Crossfire
Court hears seven state witnesses linking Julius Williams to the Lavernia road murder of Thomas Turner near San Antonio. Nic Banduski and Theo Hancaski place Williams with Turner at the scene. defense aims to prove alibi as jurors hear testimony from local residents and lawmen.
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Doc Willams
Nic Banduski
Lavarnia
Turner
Theo Hancaski
Nic. Curry
Kaverna
Julius
Doc
Williams
Thomas J. Turner
San Antonio
Lavernia Road
Owas Long Bhase
Clint
Mia
Baker
Ciess
Greenley
Anton
San Anton
East Commerce Street
Lavernia
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Mary
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Waxahachie
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S. J. James
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