Light vote endangers county bonds vote for $1,000,000 roads
Reported voter apathy threatens a two thirds majority for a $1,000,000 county bond issue for roads and bridges. A hastily called meeting urged property owners to vote as polling lists proved inaccurate and some election officials failed to appear. County results up to noon showed an average of eight to one in favor in counted precincts, with country precincts still pending.
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Fowler
Bedell
Mr. Fowler
Davis
Express
Commissioner Warns on 54 Hour Law Violations for Women
Austin report states Commissioner Starling will prosecute all noncompliant industrial employers under the 54 hour law for women workers. He warns that information from various cities prompts strict enforcement, with penalties of 50 to 200 dollars and up to 30 days imprisonment, or both.
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Austin
Commissioner of Labor
Starling
Pindell Nominated Ambassador to Russia
Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Illinois will be nominated as ambassador to Russia. The recently published correspondence claimed to pass between him and Mr Curtis will not influence the president's decision.
Gusher Brings In 650 Barrels Oil Near Petrollia
A gusher near the west city line of Petrollia Texas flowed Tuesday producing 650 barrels of oil and 10,000,000 cubic feet of gas on a local lease.
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Petrolia
Tex
Weather summaries from multiple cities on Thursday
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures across cities including St Louis 50 clear 28 mile south wind Chicago 38 clear 24 mile south wind Milwaukee 30 partly cloudy St Paul 32 cloudy Kansas City 56 clear 12 mile southwest wind New York 36 cloudy 20 mile west wind Boston 38 cloudy 8 mile west wind Washington 32 clear 4 mile west wind.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington, D. C
Taliaferro Declines Candidacy for Fourth Court Post
Associate Justice George B. Taliaferro of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals announced he will not seek re election next July to succeed himself. He cites the present salary as a luxury he cannot afford and says resignation is necessary to continue public service. He was appointed by Governor Colquitt in 1912 to fill an unexpired term and sworn in November 18 of last year.
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George B. Taliaferro
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Taliaferro
Colquitt
Justice Fly
Justice Taliaferro
Labor chief attacks copper mine owners in Seattle
Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson denounced the Michigan Copper Mining Companies in a speech to the American Federation of Labor. He promised to publish miners wages hours and conditions along with the owners vast profits as part of a new concept of property rights.
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Seattle
Wash
William B. Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Michigan
Why Not Put Your Money in Farms
Farmers lands offer perceived safety and large returns and are advertised in The Light Classified Advertising Section. Buyers monitor that section for farm land offerings and sellers can reach buyers with affordable Light Want Ads.
Classified Ad Offer Details for Signe Want List
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Earthquake Strikes Aymaraes Province Peru
A major quake in Peru's Aymaraes province destroyed ten towns. About 120 bodies were found and hundreds more are feared dead. Survivors live outdoors with severe shortages of food and shelter as the government dispatches relief provisions and funds.
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Lima
Peru
Aymaraes
Senators Move Currency Bill Toward Passage In Conflicted Senate
In Washington on November 12, Senate Democrats pressed to advance the currency bill, aiming to resolve banking committee complexities and align with the president. A party compromise settled six of the twelve regional bank directors while keeping government appointment for three, and debated bank stock ownership and control features.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Democrats
Owen
Pomerene
Shafroth
Hollis
Administration
O’gorman
Reed
Hitchcock
O'Gorman
Senate
House
Packers May Be Ousted in Missouri Antitrust Suit
In Jefferson City on November 11 the Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments in suits against Armour, Swift, Morris and Hammond Packing Companies and the St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provisions Company. The state seeks to oust the firms, alleging the National Packing Company of Chicago controlled the defendants. Since the information was filed the National has dissolved, and the defense argues changes since filing negate any judgment.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Armour, Swift, Morris and Hammond Packing Companies
St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provisions Company
Missouri
National Packing Company of Chicago
Amour, Swift, Morris and Hammond
St. Louis Dressey Beef and Provisions Company
National Company
National
New Central Fire Station Proposed in Austin
Austin voters face a plan for a new central fire station. Mayor Wooldridge supports the proposal and a bond issue to raise about 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. Clarence L. Woodward, former fire chief, prompted the idea and pushed it to the mayor.
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Austin
Tex
City of
Wooldridge
Clarence L. Woodward
Bank to Add Eight Story Structure on West Commerce
The Alamo National Bank plans three new stories and interior improvements, expanding to eight stories. Construction begins after plans and a new foundation are prepared, with the bank area doubled in ground floor space and the building aligned with the new Commerce street front.
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Alamo National
Alamo National Bank
West Commerce Street
Commerce Street
Bank
Preva Street
Nilson
Texas Battleship Texas Nears Commission This Christmas
The Navy reports the battleship Texas 96 percent complete and likely to be commissioned around Christmas. Other ships progress include New York at 92 percent, destroyer Alwyn at 97.4 percent, submarine H-3 at 98 percent, and gunboats Monacay at 99 percent ahead of Sacramento, about half done.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Navy Department
New York
Alwyn
Monacay
Sacramento
Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference Formed
Womens suffragists from Louisiana and other southern states organized a Southern States Woman Suffrage conference and a new state body in New Orleans. Miss Kate M. Gordon was elected president. The group will pursue constitutional amendments at state level and hold annual meetings.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Suffrage Association
Kate M. Gordon
Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference
National Women Suffrage Organization
Walsh Spent 1539 in Bid for Governor
Boston November 12 Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh reported spending 1539 to win the recent state election. Governor elect Walsh, Democrat, led with the lowest outlay among the major candidates. Foss the independent claimed 10521, Gardner the Republican 16555, Bird not yet filing.
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Boston
David I. Walsh
Walsh
Foss
Gardner
Charles
Bird
Food price relief urged by Roosevelt for capital
Franklin D Roosevelt addressing the Chamber of Commerce warned that starvation could stalk Washington streets in years ahead unless food costs are reduced and supplies liberalized. He urged a municipal marketing system and farm sites nearer the city gates.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
Franklin Roosevelt
Bandits Escape With $10000 From Bank Robbery
Five bandits fled with 10000 dollars from the Union Bank of New Hazelton British Columbia after a running battle with citizens in Seattle Washington. Six men suspected were arrested and the bank cashier who surprised the robbers was wounded.
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Seattle
Wash
Union Bank
New Hazelton
British Columbia
Hale Carranza Talks Signal Early U S Interest in Mexico
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT. William Bayard Hale, Wilson’s representative, meets General Venustiano Carranza and the Constitutional cabinet at Nogales to discuss the Mexican situation. Reports say the talks signal the first open move by the United States to show interest in the Constitutionalist movement.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mex
William Bayard Hale
Wilson
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Hale
Mexico City
John Lind
Fletcher
Eais
Washington
Huerta Risks War Amid Washington Clash
Provisional President Huerta, buoyed by ambition and belief he can lick the United States, rejects Washington’s advice and faces a rising risk of wholesale bloodshed. Envoy John Lind awaits Huerta’s formal reply as Vera Cruz clashes intensify and federal forces bolster Tampico defenses.
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Mexico City
United States
Huerta
Washington
Wilson
Lind
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Canidido Aguilar
Tuxpam
Tanto Yuca
Strike referendum completes for Southern Pacific workers
The executive committees of engineers conductors and trainmen on Southern Pacific lines from El Paso to New Orleans completed strike referendum returns. If orders sanction a strike and demands are unmet, negotiations may resume. A joint committee from four unions will deliver the ultimatum with about 24 hours to answer, signaling possible strike tomorrow noon.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
el Paso
New Orleans
Joint Committee
Price of eggs soars as market hits record highs
Philadelphia reports eggs selling up to 15 cents for four dozen in the local market for extra large specimens under 24 hours old. Ordinary eggs were 55 to 60 cents a dozen. Dairy Commissioner Foast says 90 percent of over 10 million dozen eggs in cold storage are April eggs and must be sold by December 1, with a predicted price drop after release.
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Philadelphia
Foast
President Aids Charity With Two Benefit Engagements
President Wilson will attend a charity event in a box tonight for the junior republic and again Friday for a Fort Myer drill benefiting the Army Relief Society. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Wilson on both occasions.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Fort Myer
Army Relief Society
Steamer Montevideo Fined for Insufficient Life Boats
The Department of Commerce levied a $1000 fine on the Spanish steamer Montevideo for lacking enough life boats. Sailing to San Juan Puerto Rico last August with 768 passengers including many children, it carried only 12 lifeboats despite owners' claim that three canvas boats sufficed. It is the heaviest fine ever imposed by the United States.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Montevideo
San Juan
P. R
Santa Claus Recognized by Post Office Order
Post Office Department grants permanent status to Santa Claus as a real entity for December. Letters addressed to Santa will be received and delivered, with each postmaster authorized to forward such mail to charitable individuals or organizations locally.
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Washington, D. C
Santa Claus
Post Office Department
Burleson
Travis County to Build Roads On Good Roads Day
Real road builders will command the construction of proposed good roads in Travis county next Friday as part of the Good Roads Day observance. The effort is conducted under the auspices of the Young Men's Business Club.
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Travis County
Austin
Tex
Real
Young Men’s Business Club
Leased Wire Day Report from Associated Press
The San Antonio Light relies on the AP Leased Wire Day report for broad general news, supplemented by its own extensive special news coverage. This combination provides readers with a wide array of national and global events each day.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
City May Pay Bond Commission From General Fund
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled San Antonio may use general funds to pay a commission on the 3.45 million dollar bond sale, affirming District Judge Ezell’s injunction denial. The decision sets a state precedent on city expenses for bond issuance and upholds the city council’s authority to hire agents and incur reasonable costs.
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San Antonio
Ourth Court of Civil Appeals
W. F,el
Frank C. Davis
Texas
W. S. Fly
Ezell
Davis
Fly
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Brown
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Eerie & Say
George C. Altgelt
Seventy-third District Court
Mayor Foresees Bond Sale Legal, City Improvement
The mayor expresses satisfaction with a court ruling upholding the bond sale contract. He notes the court decision confirms legality and anticipates Dillon Thompson & Clay evaluating the bonds. Upon receipt, the city plans to begin improvements commensurate with needs.
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Dillon, Thompson & Clay
Decisions of Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Today
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued multiple affirmations and motions decisions. Appeals affirmed include Ebersole vs. Sapp from Harris and Hii & Son vs. Patton & Schwartz from Lavaca and Hunter vs. Holt from Galveston and Davison et al vs. City of San Antonio from Bexar. Motions acted on include Amended motions for rehearing in Cotton cases from Harris and Lemons vs. A from Brazoria and other rehear motions from Harris and Shawnee.
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Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
F. E. Ebersole
M. Sapp
Harris
George B. Taliaferro
T. A. Hii & Son
Patton & Schwartz
Lavaca
Talsiaferro
D. Hunter
O. T. Holt
Galveston
W. S. Fly
Frank C. Davison
City of
City of San Antonio, From Bexar
Almon Cotton
Will
Almon Cotton Va Sanderson
Effie Lemons
Jesse A
Brazoria
Ovenie Dryden
Harris, Brhan & Co
State
Shawnee
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