Lumbermen to challenge railroads over freight rates
Texas lumbermen form a Houston committee to pursue legal action against railroads over through freight rates on east of the Mississippi shipments. They seek a statewide refund of excess charges dating back over four years, aiming for about 1.5 to 2 million dollars and a statewide rate reduction for mills west of the river.
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Ohio
Mississippi River
Houston
Irober
San Antonio
Georgia-Florida Saw Mill Association
Tift & Co
Texas Mills
Texas
George A. Dastamir
Hunkey Fraternity of Texas
Anmerica
No Clerks Meet for San Antonio 1908
The national convention for clerks may go to Birmingham, Alabama in 1909 with Coleman Smith as delegate from San Antonio. San Antonio withdrew in favor of Birmingham. Smith was at the convention and will report outcomes upon his return.
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San Antonio
Allamuong Uontes
Coleman Smith
Ais City
Alabatus
Birmingham
Hele
Blare of Yankee Doodles For Root in Mexico
Sept 6. Secretary Root's invasion of Mexico will feature long brass bands and Yankee Doodle tunes as his party travels from border villages to the capital. Mexican bands are praised for skill while no official banquets are planned aside from a palace reception, Chapultepec banquet, and a municipal dinner with brief meals between events.
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Mexico
Root
Aros Ilroad
Tor
Mexico City
Chapultepec
Ignacio Marizchal
Roti
Plan to Eat Horse Flesh in Montreal
Montreal on September sixth reports plans to serve choice ecuine steaks and horse hamburgers in cafes if a proposed horse slaughterhouse is built. Municipal health officer Di Laberge supports the project noting beef prices are high and France already uses horse meat. If realized, it would mark the first horse abattoir in America.
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Montreal
di Laberge
France
America
Teach Filipings to Doctor Selves Mania
Opening of the Philippine medical college, led by leading American physicians, aims to elevate Filipino medical training. With Manila’s population over 72,000 and many dependents lacking adequate health care, officials expect gradual improvements as graduates influence national medical and sanitary practices.
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Philipwiie Meilings College
Chage
Igothep
Taft
Manila
Nalion Graduies
Lusitania Ready for Test as Cunard Ship Breaks Record
Liverpool reports the Lusitania set for maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York aboard the large turbine steamer. The huge vessel, powered by turbine engines, is expected to redefine transatlantic travel and attract busy, war‑bound American interest awaiting its sail.
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Liverpool
Cruvadis Press
Lusitans
New York
Honia
Lusitania
Nephew of Former Resident Killed in Kite Accident
Special to the Light reports Kenneth O Neil, six year old nephew of a former resident, was killed when his kite caused a contact with a telephone pole. He died after the fall from a height of about forty feet. The incident occurred in Waco Texas and involved local supervision and emergency responders.
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Waco
Tes
Weo. Tytte of Theelly
San Antonio
Loss
Kenneth O'Neil
Torreon Exports Rise on Rubber Shipments
Boost Torreon exports in Tortugn Mex as crude rubber shipments from the city in July and Avent raise export value to 1,700,000 dollars. Crude sales topped all other products, signaling strong trade momentum for Torreon.
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Tortugn
Mex
Avent
Torreon
Two Crow Pets Attract Attention In Waco Yard
Eloine, a planter in Waco Texas, keeps two crows as pets. The birds broke their wigs about a year ago and now appear content. Neighbors view them with amusement as the birds seem to act like humans in the yard.
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Waco
Yex
Eloine
Masons Visit to Texas Grand Chapter Held in Waco
Special to The Tight reports a visit by the Masonic Grand Chapter of Texas to Waco. After inspection, everything was found in good condition with progress noted in several undertakings including the Ladies' orchestra and the undertakers Hayes at Clobuti es St. Burnout Co.
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Waco
Tex
Joan AL
Maxonie Grand Chapter
Texas
Hayes
Clobuti
San Antonio 21 Years Ago The Night September 6 1886
San Antonio reports from September 6 1886 note the Fourth Ward Bowling Club held a meeting on a Saturday night. A special pie was prepared to aid relief efforts for darkened sufferers. Andrew Marlin survived a fall into a well on Forfling Lane, with serious injuries. W E B Springall welcomes a newborn daughter. Local news mentions abundant plovers across the country and a private dance at Mr Meslay's South Pacos residence. Captain S C Bennett returns from Waranch in Uvalde county. Thieves operate on Cam Hen street and T % Hunals is named customs officer at Tombstone, Ariz. A show on the stage ends in a disturbance. The Monex were reportedly damaged. City games committee schedules a meeting in the afternoon. Max Kaliski returns from a two-month north excursion. Officer Schumacher reports a marking incident on Main phiga. Thamin jailed after a fight with Tinie Kugghry near East Alonston street at 4 o'clock this morning.
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Fourth Ward
Chared Talight
Drenth
Andrew Marlin
W. EB. Springall
Mr. Meslay
South
Hunals
Tombstone
Ariz
Highternoon
Max Kaliski
Schumacher
Amyon Mainphiga
Thamin
Atayed
Tinie
Kugghry
Charles Thavanet
Alonston Street
Yamalug
Engineer and fireman killed in Mexican railroad wreck
News from San Luis Potosi, Sept 6, reports the death of an engineer and a fireman on the Tampico branch of the Mexican Central after a wreck where the engine jumped the track at the top of a steep precipice. The engine climbed shale and rock and rolled toward the bottom. Automobile listings and local ad text follow the report.
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San Luis Potosi
Mex
Tamplco
Mexican Central Railroad
New Millinery and Fabrics Go On Sale at Low Prices
Readable items describe new millinery styles ready to wear with prices from two to fifteen dollars. Also listed are fabrics including printed lawns and dress ginghams in various yardages and colors with assorted per yard rates and quantities for customers.
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Uere
Fataili
Pananas
Voiles
Hibek
Missea
Achool
Mine fills with water at Patullip mine in Chihuahua
Water floods the Patullip mine in Chihuahua Mex making operations impossible for now. Experts visited the property and believe pumping out water could restore testing. The mine once lifted Pedro Zalvarado from poverty to wealth, a noted e arly tale. Sun day morning September 3 T. Burnett Co. undertakers
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Chihuahua
Mex
Sept. O
MGwivu packing and storage in Carpata Ronowmtad
MGwivu company offers packing and storage services in Carpata Ronowmtad with both phones listed for contact. The notice highlights contact options for customers seeking moving and storage solutions from a regional supplier.
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Mgwivu
Carpata Ronowmtad
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