Flagler Dies at Palm Beach Home in Florida
Henry M. Flagler, 83, noted capitalist and rail magnate, died at his winter home in West Palm Beach after weeks of illness following a fall. He will be buried at St Augustine Memorial Church. His son Harry and Dr. George Magan attended him. Flagler, born 1830 near Rochester, built a fortune from a modest start, co founded Standard Oil, and later led vast railroad and hotel enterprises in Florida.
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Standard Oil Company
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Philadelphia
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Long Island
Florida
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Standard Oil
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Missary
Lily Kenan
Wilmington
Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway Built Over the Sea
The article highlights Henry Flagler’s philanthropy in Florida and his drive to develop the southeast peninsula. It details his role in building the Florida East Coast Railway from Knights Key to Key West, a 156 mile stretch often called the railroad over the sea, noted as a remarkable engineering feat.
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Florida East Coast Railway
Knights’ Key
Cuban aviator Parla completes flight to Cuba
Augustine Parla left Key West for Havana yesterday and landed at Bay Mariel 40 miles west of Havana after failing to turn back at Sand Key. He aimed for a $5000 Havana prize for the second flight from Key West to that city and was last heard from en route before reaching Cuba.
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San Antonio Area Forecast Unsettled With Showers
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast warns of unsettled conditions with showers tonight or Wednesday. Winds remain light and temperatures trend cooler than recent days.
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Vicinity
Weather for Tourists: Morning Readings in Major Cities
Observations at 8 am across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington report temperatures from 42 to 64 with conditions including clear rain and cloud cover. Winds range from 12 to 22 miles per hour with SE NE NW directions and noted fair or rainy periods.
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Washington
Leased Wire Day Report Highlights AP News Feed
The San Antonio Light relies on the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report as its core AP news service. This daily wire consists of about 20,000 words and supplements the paper with its own extensive additional news coverage.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Licenses Held Up by San Antonio Probe Delays
State Comptroller W P Lane is said to be conducting a quiet inquiry in San Antonio that could lead to refusal to renew about thirty liquor licenses when applications are filed by July 1. He reportedly caught saloon operators selling to minors or after hours, triggering potential license revocations ahead of the July 11 license expirations in Bexar County.
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W. P. Lane
Uiet
Santonio
Frank R. Newton
Comptroller
Bexar County
Decapitator Works A Subject In V P Marshall Tale
Vice President Marshall recalled a streetcar encounter in which a ministerial looking negro urged him to address a negro congregation. He noted Senator Works had previously addressed them and "decapitated the audience" in his speech. The vice president found the remark humorous and repeated it to callers at the Capitol.
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Marshall
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Senator Works
City to Assess Property As Garland Takes Office
Within two weeks owners must render property for assessment on the city rolls. James F. Garland, elected city assessor, assumes charge June 1 and begins work immediately. Assessments occur in June July and August. Failure to render leads to unrendered rolls and possible petitions to correct assessments.
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County Judge in Austin Confers with Governor on DA Succession
County Judge J R Davis of Bexar county met with the governor in Austin. It is understood the probable successor to District Attorney Clinton G Brown was discussed with A W Houston Jr mentioned among those considered.
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Austin
Tex
J. R Davis
Bexar County
Clinton G. Brown
A. W. Houston Jr
Fig Growers to Meet in Houston May 31
A special meeting of the Fig Growers Association of Texas is urged in Houston for May 31 to discuss important marketing matters concerning this year's unusually fine crop.
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Houston
Tex
Fig Growers’ Association of Texas
The Light advertisements guide smart clothing buys
Men needing suits hats shoes or accessories should read The Light ads to locate best value. As wardrobes wear out after winter and spring they seek replacements and can use the ads to know where to shop for quality at economical prices.
Heavy Rain At Medina Dam Boosts Reservoir Levels
Rainfall near Medina dam reached 2.03 inches between 4 and 6 this morning, the heaviest since dam completion, with Bandera about 25 miles away receiving 1.2 inches. Officials expect a rise in the reservoir water as drainage from widespread rains reaches the basin, while lines of communication north and west are down. Seventeen weather stations reported rain statewide with Kerrville and San Antonio also noting showers. More precipitation is forecast for tonight or tomorrow.
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Taylor
Weatherford
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San Antonio
Rainfall soaks Hondo and surrounding areas
A soaking rain drenched Hondo and nearby areas yesterday with little wind and occasional lightning. Totals reached about an inch in Hondo and ranged from a half inch to an inch in surrounding communities extending west to Uvalde.
Rain Boosts Texas Crops Near Lockhart May 20
Early today a splendid rain began falling at Lockhart Texas that will greatly aid a large corn crop and benefit cotton which is not yet up. The shower provides timely moisture for the fields and promises improved yields in the region.
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Lockhart, Tex
Crops Benefit From Slow Rains Across Waco Area
Slow rains in the Waco region on May 20 will aid spring oats not yet mature and ensure a good yield for fall oats. Other crops are also expected to gain from the moisture.
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Waco
Tex
Stuffed Fowls Refused New York to Jersey City
Twenty carloads of live chickens were held in Jersey City today as angry jobbers refused to receive them. Dealers report little live poultry moving yesterday due to a dispute over stuffing crops with weight using sand and gravel to cover shrinkage in transit. Until receivers abandon the practice dealers threaten a full boycott of live poultry. Normally about 125000 live fowls are handled daily.
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Jersey City
Jdealers
No Investigation Yet into Austin Great Northern Wreck
Officials of the International and Great Northern report no investigation has been started into yesterday’s wreck near Austin. Fireman Chris Beek Jr. was killed and over twenty injured. Captain J H Rogers, US marshal, is reported injured. engineer Edward Hammond and engineer Zum Berge show improving conditions. Funeral services for Beek were held this afternoon.
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San Antonio
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Buena Vista Street
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Mission Burial Park
Guards Allowed to Drink and Gamble Under Prison Probe
Houston May 20 witnesses testified on prison system failures focusing on crops and farming plans. Former Clemens farm official J B Thomas said guards were allowed liquor and gambling while convicts worked and trusted men watched passers by. Mayes noted prior knowledge of these issues and Thomas’s resignation in 1912.
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Tex
Wiltus H. Gill
J. B. Thomas
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Express Company
Brazoria
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Mayes
King Peter of Servia Plans Abdication After Peace
King Peter of Servia intends to abdicate as soon as peace with Balkan states and Turkey is signed. He will return to Geneva where he lived before 1903. The 69 year old monarch’s health has broken down and he seeks to end his days in peace.
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Zion leader urges pie abstinence before Chicago rally
Wilbur Glenn Voliva of Zion, in Zion City Illinois, urged followers to shun apple pie fried potatoes and Satan as they prepare for a mass meeting at Orchestra hall in Chicago next Sunday. He warned the foods contain hog fat and should be set aside.
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Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Chicago
Orchestra Hall
Legal Test May Be Filed Over California Land Law
Washington notes the United States answer to Japan’s protest on the California alien land law. Tokyo may test the law in U.S. courts while the two governments negotiate on a strictly legal basis. Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Chinda discussed the reply, with details withheld for prudence.
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Illinois Senators Weigh 8 Hour Law for Women Wages
Chicago May 20 A state Senate sub committee heard a push for a starvation wage cut as Illinois mulls an eight hour law for women workers. Industry reps claim current pay falls between seven fifty and twelve dollars weekly, with some firms evading ten hour limits. Motion to cut wages would force firms to relocate if no further reductions possible.
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Illinois
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Aurora Cotton Mills
Traffic Laws to Be Strictly Enforced by City Leaders
Mayor Steves and Police Chief Lancaster announce strict enforcement of traffic ordinances in the downtown area. Arrests will be made for any witnessed violation and officers will face suspensions for failure to enforce. The plan aims to curb horn honking open exhausts and reckless driving with heavy fines and a new arrest system.
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Steves
Lancaster
Street Car Service Resumes After Cincinnati Strike
Cincinnati street car service resumes on all lines after ten days of strike ended with workers winning union recognition. The agreement enforces open shop terms, wage increases for all employees pending arbitration, and reinstatement for those discharged before the strike.
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More Recruits Needed for Pacific Coast Garrison
Secretary Garrison describes the marching of troops from Fort Slocum and eastern posts to the Pacific coast under Stimson's March 15 order to recruit 2000 men for Hawaii. Army officers report slow Pacific recruiting and a need to enlist in eastern and middle states as the 2000 target remains far from met and movement continues.
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Pacific Coast
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Day in Congress: Tariff talks and measures noted
Senate finance Democrats hear sub committee tariff schedule reports while Territories chair confronts Alaska railroad opposition from syndicates. House adjourns to Friday noon as Rep Sisson flags Japan issue. Rep Rouse offers 1 cent postage after July 1 1914. Britton introduces six year term constitutional amendment. Hay proposes distinguished service medal with $2 pay for armed forces.
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Anti American sentiment linked to Tampico violence in Mexico
In Tampico area over the past 30 days one American killed and several wounded spark a state department report. Attacks affect American colonists and oil workers. no arrests reported. In Fresnillo, General Orozco suffered his first defeat with 60 killed as federal operations press north.
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James Crawford
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Zacatecas
Inactive Forces Mark Mexican Civil Conflict Tense Stalemate
Reports from Eagle Pass Texas describe a near halt in military action by both Federal and Constitutionalist forces in Coahuila. Governor Carranza voices cautious optimism about Huerta’s regime ending, while rail links to the coast are expected to be cut to prevent Huerta’s escape.
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