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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

7

Cattle Raisers Leader to Press Rail Overcharges Claim

Hy Cumin will travel to Washington to press the Texas Cattle Raisers Association claim for half a million dollars against railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Col. Ike T. Pryor and Col. Pryor's executive committee may accompany the trip, tied to the St. Louis decision upholding the association’s suit since 1894 overrate and stockyard charges deemed illegal.

Fort Worth Tex Hy Cumin Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Cattle Staifers' Association St. Louis Cowan San Antonio Menger National Capitoll Cattle Raisers’ Association Ike T. Pryor Inter. Alg Commerce Commission Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas Railmans

Poor Tots Are to See Santa

A Christus Free association meeting formed to organize a Christmas tree event for needy children in San Antonio. Mrs J J Stevens presided with S Chilton secretary and Mrs N Kight treasurer, all reelected. The event is set for Tuesday December 29 with fund canvassing to fund presents for underprivileged tots unable to meet Santa. Donations will be collected at Kampmann Building room every Tuesday. call 2661 for pickup. Members present: Mrs J J Stevens Mrs Lamm Mrs N Kight Mrs C S Chilian Mrs Claude Springall Mrs Z Chandler Mrs Sumglack Mrs G Vaughan Mrs James Hall Bet.

Christus ‘Free Association Kamypmapp 7. J. Stevens Has. S. Chilton N. Kight Ghilven Santa Claus Mts San Antonio Kampmann J. J. Stevens Lamm C. S. Chilian Claude Springall Z. Chandler Sum Glack Vaughan James Hall

Dallas Officials In Morning Fight At Court House

Dallas officials clashed in a heated altercation at the county courthouse. Judge Lewellyn and City Judge Mathew enlivened the scene with a vigorous exchange, though no serious injuries were reported.

Dilan Tex Jomey Lewellyn Mathin Dallas Isgaleieley

Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offers Free Mail Pack

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials and a free trial by mail. It promises piles can be cured and requests name and address to send a two pack sample, urging readers to contact Pyramid Co at 164 Pyramid Bldg Marshall, Michigan.

Pypie Ux Co Pyramid Bldg Maraball Micky

Suit Filed by Richard Gold Against Captain Wiss

Richard Gold filed suit in Morty-fifth district court against Captain Hugh D. Wiss of the U S Army stationed at Fort Seni Houston for 1993 damages. He alleges improper discharge on April 23, 1008 caused loss of wages and rationed support while employed as blacksmith under civil authorities at Port Sam Houston since April 8, 1907.

Richard Gold Morty-fifth District Hugh D. Wiss United States Fort Seni Houston Goldine Port Sam Houston

AGAIN CONSIDER HOME FOR GIRLS MEETING PLANNED

A committee on ways and means will meet at 3 50 this afternoon at the YMCA to discuss establishing a home for friendless girls. A 4 o clock general meeting will include all interested parties. Mrs John J Stevens reports signs of strong support and pledged funds to move the project forward despite no tag day donation.

Committee On M.C. A John J. Stevens

Sunset claim agent promotion reshapes T and N railway staff

Lamar Smith, moved from El Paso to San Antonio to succeed R Vaughan, becomes head of the claim department in Houston. R Vaughan departed for Houston. M S Bonner, formerly stock plain agent, is now assigned in the same transition. The successor for Bonner has not yet been named.

Lamar Smith San Antonio Paso Vaughan Houston Smith Ly M.S. Bonner Stock Plain Bonner

Senator-Elect Real Struck by Sprain Delays San Antonio Visit

Senator-elect Frederick Murphey receives a letter from Kerrville contact Jatina Weal stating he has four sprained digits and cannot undertake the planned visit to San Antonio, hindering his district engagement.

Frederick Murphey Jatina Weal Kerrville San Antonio

Texas Delegation Sees Tariff Stand Likely on State Goods

Washington D C November 24 Representatives Stephens of Vernon Burgess of Gauxales Randall of Sherman and Gillespig of Fort Worth head the Texas delegation at the tariff hearing They predict no effort to cut duties on Texas products including sugar wool rice and other items Bailey and Russell join in the Montetete conference proceedings.

Washington, D. C John H. Stephens Vernon Geo Burgess Gauxales C. B. Randall Sherman Oscar Gillespig Fort Worth Texas Congress Texas News Service Bailey Russess

Trial resumes in Mrs Gunness murder case at Laporte

Laporte Indiana November 21 The Ray Janiphere murder trial resumes this afternoon with Mathes on the stand The court expects all evidence in by the adjournment tonight and argues may not begin until Wednesday A telegram to Mayor Darrow from Kansas City Kansas says Mrs Gunness fled there The affair is under investigation

Laporte Ind Ray Janiphere Kansas

State Fair Earnings Beat 1907 Record

Dallas Texas November 24 earnings from the latest state fair total 116060 after expenses, beating last year by about 9000 dollars. The report credits permanent improvements for the gain.

Dallas Tex

Found jobs for them Irish charity aids two men in police court

In a police court session two men Julies Sharidan and Mack McCarthy faced charges after being found sleeping in a box at the yard. Officer Andy Wattle testified she secured employment for the pair, stating they were mechanics who had sought work and were promised jobs. The men were dismissed.

Battle Julies Sharidan Mack McCarthy Yagran S. Pp Tye Andy Wattle Jen Wiel Uheaurkin Batlle

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