County finances clarified overdraft myth dispelled
Auditor Howard cites Huntress final statement showing September 30 cash of 6 756.96 with 10 129.93 warrants and 16 471.50 bank funds balancing to 16 886.89. He notes no overdraft and points to misreported figures and ongoing county expenditure questions from the prior administration.
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the Express
van H. Howard
John V. Huntress
Howard
Huntress
Hunt
Peter P. Hoetgen
National Bank of Commerce
Commissioners’court
James Kt. Davis
J. KK. Lamm
Gutzeit
Jacob Klaus
Henry Meyer
Hoetgen
Devis
Inherit Millions Bond Issue Tasked to Citizens Committee
The citizens auxiliary committee led by William Cassin Henry L Hall T N Smith Alex Joske George C Saur and J H Savage was named to confer with the commissioners court on road design and work methods if the bond issue carries The committee’s role starts after passage and meetings with the court are welcomed to avoid star chamber proceedings and gather citizen input before final decisions are made.
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Citizens’ Bond Committee
William Cassin
Citizens’ Auxiliary Committee
Henry L. Hall
T. N. Smith
Alex Joske
George C. Saur
J. H. Savage
San Antonio
Star Chamber
Robertson Announces Democratic Gubernatorial Candidacy
William F. Robertson of Dulles told friends in Austin in letters today that he intends to run for governor as a Democrat. He said formal announcement would come at a later date.
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Austin
Tex
William F. Robertson
Dulles
Democratic Party
Russia Approves Nomination of Henry M. Pindell
The Russian government informs Washington that Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Illinois has been deemed persona grata by the St. Petersburg court. His nomination is expected to go before the Senate soon.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Henry M. Pindell
Peoria, Ill
St. Petersburg
103 Year Old Woman Casts First Vote in Oregon
In Eugene Oregon Mrs Sarah Todd aged 103 cast her first vote in the referendum election. She came from Kentucky 23 years ago and is a sister in law of President Lincoln. Her husband was a brother of Abraham Lincoln's wife.
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Eugene
Ore
Sarah Todd
Lincoln
Todd
Oregon
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Local Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
San Antonio and area expect fair skies tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will fall tonight with frost possible in rural areas.
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San Antonio
Weather snapshot for travelers across midwest and coast
At 8 am observations show St Louis 42 with rain and 28 mph NW wind, Chicago 36 snow and 20 mph NW, Milwaukee 28 snow and 30 mph NW, St Paul 30 clear and 34 mph NW, Kansas City 36 clear and 24 mph NW, New York 54 rain and 6 mph NE, Boston 48 cloudy and 6 mph E, Washington 52 cloudy with 4 mph S winds.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Indianapolis Traction Strike Ends After Arbitration
The Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co and its employees reached a settlement overseen by Governor Samuel M. Ralston. Reinstatement with full seniority is guaranteed for nonviolent workers, while those who engaged in violence may be refused reinstatement and may appeal to the utilities commission. The agreement also calls for arbitration on wages hours and service if mutual terms aren’t reached within ten days. The National Guard is being stood down as crews resume service and the city returns to normal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company
Harley C. Carlton
Fort Leavenworth
Thomas L. Carlton
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Samuel M. Ralston
State
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Union and Traction Company
Ethelbert Stewart
Ralston
Indiana National Guard
New Bavarian King Ludwig III Takes Oath
Ludwig III was sworn in as Bavaria's new king to rule under the constitution and imperial laws. He pledged cooperation with the Bavarian parliament to advance cultural and economic progress as princes of the House of Wittelsbach and Bavarian officials observed the ceremony followed by a 101 gun salute.
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Munich
Bavaria
Ludwig III
Otto
Tax to Be Withheld on Actors Salaries Exceeding 3000
Treasury officials interpret the new income law as requiring box office withholding of income tax on actors earning over $3000 annually. Vaudeville performers paid weekly by different managers must file personal returns for the tax.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Four year old girl killed after dash in front of prince’s car
A 4 year old girl was struck by a motor car driven by Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia near Potsdam. She died after being taken to a hospital. The child darted across the street too late for the driver to avoid her.
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Potsdam
Germany
Friederich Leopold
Prussia
Leased Wire Day Report From AP Provides Global News
The San Antonio Light carries the AP Leased Wire Day report, a broad daily news briefing from the Associated Press. The feature serves as the flagship supply of general news for the paper with extensive coverage and fast updates from around the world.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
Arbitration treaty may be negotiated with Denmark
Secretary Bryan announced negotiations with Denmark for a broad arbitration treaty covering all questions, including national honor. The move, led by Danish minister Constantin Brun, aims to go beyond the Knox treaties and may dispense with Senate limited submission as in prior pacts. Denmark already has a similar accord with Italy.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Denmark
Constantin Brun
Great Britain
France
Senate
Italy
Mr. Brun
United States
Sims Plans Federal Bond and Stock Approval Bill
Representative Sims of Tennessee advances a plan to require interstate carriers to obtain permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission before issuing new bonds or stock. The bill would demand a careful investigation to ensure issues are warranted, offered at fair value, and used for property improvements. Sims argues Congress can regulate bond and stock sales of state chartered corporations.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Sims
Tennessee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sailor-Baker Burns From Prank Fire in New Orleans
John Churchill, a sailor-baker, lies in Charity Hospital with life despaired of after a practical joke. James Rooney, a steam boat engineer, threw what he believed was water on Churchill to put out his cigar. The pan held gasoline and Churchill’s clothes ignited, causing serious burns.
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New Orleans
John Churchill
Charity Hospital
James Rooney
Churchill
Bird Law Not Upheld by Federal Government
Attorney General Carmody ruled the migratory bird law unconstitutional. He said the Federal government lacks authority to control state birds and fame, calling the statute paternalistic. The New York state conservation commission had sought the opinion.
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Albany
N. Y
Congress
Carmody
State Conservation Commission
Explosions Shake Upper Broadway District In New York
Series of blasts in the upper Broadway automobile district shattered windows in hotels and garages. Gasoline waste from local garages is believed to have caused the fires with flames leaping from manholes. water failed to quell the burning oil. No injuries reported as pedestrians fled and cars sped away.
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New York
Upper Broadway
Mail Parcels Early For Christmas Deliveries
Postmaster General Burleson urges clearing congestion by mailing Christmas parcels early. The first parcel post season nears and officials promise quick, accurate delivery if the public mails items promptly.
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Washington, D. C
Burleson
Extradition Granted in Thaw Case to Federal Courts
New Hampshire Governor Felker ordered extradition of Harry K. Thaw to New York on a conspiracy indictment. Thaw in U S Marshal custody awaiting federal habeas corpus proceedings. Thaw escaped Matteawan in 1906 and was captured near Quebec. his counsel to amend petition for writ of habeas corpus.
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Concord
N. H
Felker
State of
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan
N. Y
Stanford White
Coaticook
Canada
Dutchess County
United States
Nate
Drew
Glynn
Grand Jury
County of
James B. Tuttle
Mary Copely Thaw
Moral Education Urged At International Purity Conference
Charles K. Taylor of Philadelphia public schools urged broad moral education to include political, occupational, and private morals. The conference in Minneapolis focused on sex hygiene teaching. Dr. Kechava Deka Shastri of India spoke about Christianity in India amid delegate controversy.
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Minneapolis
Charles K. Taylor
Moral Educational
Philadelphia
India
Congress
Dr. Shastri
Land Company Files Sensational Charges In Justice Case
Herbert S. Hadley former Missouri governor and attorney for the Florida Fruit Lands Company filed a petition in federal district court in Kansas City alleging sensational unfairness by United States Department of Justice representatives in preparing a case pending before the federal grand jury.
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Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Federal District Court
Kansas City
United States Department of Justice
Florida Fruit Lands Co
United States
Department of Justice
Florida Fruit Lands Company
Herbert 8. Hadley
Hamburg-American to Increase Capital for New Freight Fleet
The Hamburg American Steamship Company adopted a resolution to raise capital from 37,000,000 to 60,000,000 dollars. The increase funds a larger fleet of freight steamers for Panama Canal traffic and a new Orient line as stated at the meeting.
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Hamburg
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Panama Canal
Orient
Own a Driving Horse Its Great Bargains in The Light
A light advertisement promotes owning a driving horse and carriage at low cost. It urges readers to check The Light Classified Advertising Section for bargains and to place a small Want Ad to find a horse, carriage, or both.
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The
Light
National Association to issue first national conservation report
The first national conservation report will be released November 12, by the National Association of Conservation Commissioners. It includes representation from all states and marks the first national effort since a White House governors conference five years ago. George A. Condra of Lincoln, Nebraska, serves as president of the new body which will meet annually.
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Washington, D. C
Conservation Congress
National Association of Conservation Commissioners
White House
George A. Condra
Lincoln
Neb
The Light Want Ad Way Ad Tomorrow For Ten Days
Begin your ad tomorrow for a ten day run the rate is one half cent per word per insertion and two Sunday issues are included A refund is allowed for unused insertions if the ad is discontinued
Vincent Astor Engaged to Miss Huntington at Staatsburg
Vincent Astor confirmed engagement to Miss Helen Dingmore Huntington eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert P Huntington of Staatsburg New York The couple plan a spring wedding He is 22 and inherits about 65 million from his father Col John Jacob Astor Titanic death The bride to be is 20 and the couple have known each other since childhood Their families are prominent social figures in New York Newport and Tuxedo
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New York
Vincent Astor
Helen Dingmore Huntington
Robert P. Huntington
Staatsburg
N. Y
Young Astor
Col
John Jacob Astor
Astor Country Place
Poughkeepsie
Miss Huntington
William &. Dinsmore
Tuxedo
Helen Gray Dinsmore
Newport
Beiliss Trial Verdict Expected in Behalf of Accused
In Kiev on November 8 a verdict was anticipated in the Mendel Beiliss murder case involving a Christian boy, Andrew Yushinsky. Defense attorney M Gruzenburg argued Beiliss is a scapegoat for officials error and tied the case to the Vera Tcheberiak band of criminals amid anti semitic activity by the Black Hundred. The group claimed Jews spent 8 500 000 during the trial.
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Kiev
Russia
Mendel Beiliss
Andrew Yushinsky
M. Gruzenburg
Beiliss
Vera Tcheberiak
Black Hundred
Two Headed Eagle
Women Fooled Abroad by Horse Hair Aigrettes
Ninety percent of aigrettes seized by New York customs as prohibited plumage were found to be horse hair imitations. Valued originally at 3000 to 4000 dollars, the confiscated ornaments now stand at about 400 dollars and will likely be returned to the women who surrendered them. Appraisers noted that the imitations were sold to American women in European shops at prices matching genuine plumage.
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New York
Conscience Fund Gifts Pour In From New York and Portsmouth
The government conscience fund sees a field day as three contributors send returns. Wealthy New Yorkers include a $5 gift and four two cent stamps. A Portsmouth, New Hampshire sender provides $1 as part of ongoing instalment payments and several small prior contributions.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
New York
Portsmouth
N. H
Carranza Optimistic On Constitutionalist Gain In Mexico
General Venustiano Carranza, in Nogales, predicts rapid success for the Constitutionalist revolt against Huerta with possible U S recognition. He claims 100 000 fighters if arms embargo is lifted and praises a large rifle ammunition shipment smuggled over the line at Naco. A Cuban delegation seeks aid to support the movement.
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Naco
Nogales
Sonora
Venustiano Carranza
Washington
New York
Huerta
Carranza
Wilson
Oaco
Tupper
Tucson
Henry Allen Tupper
International Peace Forum
Ariz
Bryan
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Ignacio Arocena
Pablo G. Manocal
Enrique Melgar
Isidro Fernandez
Pedro Ramirez
Pablo Ramirez
Manuel Berges
Lind and Carden Confer on Mexican Situation in Mexico City
John Lind President Wilsons representative in Mexico and Sir Lionel Carden British minister conferred in Mexico City for over two hours. Both men reportedly hold divergent views on the Mexican problem and US role. Lind may stay to await a settlement or a break in negotiations.
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Mexico City
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Lionel Carden
Mr. Lind
Lionel
United States
Lind
Querido Modeno
Mr. Linds
Felix Diaz
Havana
le Moheno
Diaz
Franza
Washio
Huerta
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