Severe San Antonio Storm Drops Heavy Rain and Lightning
A two hour thunderstorm drenched San Antonio with 2.48 inches of rain around 1 am, causing fires from lightning, basement floods, and damaged power lines. Homes on Slocum place and Lopez street were struck, with about $50 in damage each, as fire crews pumped water from basements at the Menger Hotel and Majestic Theater.
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San Antonio
Allen Buell
South Texas
A. Boyd
Slocum Place
W. J. Berry
Lopez Street
Fire Company No. 2
Menger
Majestic Theater
San Pedro Avenue
Traction Company
Prospect Hill
Medina
T. B. Palfrey
Medina Irrigation Company
Heavy Rain Drenches Yoakum Cotton Fields
A heavy wind and rain storm in Yoakum Texas on Sunday damaged the cotton crop but filled stock tanks and moistened dry cracks. The soaking rain promises to boost fall and winter grazing grass for livestock.
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Yoakum
Tex
Good Rain at McKinney Boosts McKinney Collin County
Following an inch and a quarter of rain on Sunday another good shower fell last night at McKinney Texas in Collins county. The rain is expected to prove very beneficial to crops and local agriculture.
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McKinney
M’kinney
Tex
Collins County
Rain Ends Drought Runoff Breaks Dry Ground in Houston
Houston residents report more than four inches of rain since Sunday noon, ending an extended drought as streams show limited effect on the unusually dry earth. Weather conditions prompt relief and potential flooding concerns for local areas around Houston, Texas.
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Houston
Tex
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Tonight and Wednesday showers are expected across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Temperatures fall to mild overnight and warm through the day with light to moderate winds. Residents should remain alert for possible rain at intervals and adjust outdoor plans accordingly.
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San Antonio
Weather notes from multiple cities show variable winds and rain chances
Observations at dawn report temperatures from 50 in St Paul to 70 in Kansas City with clear to cloudy skies. Winds range 4 to 18 miles per hour from various directions. Several cities expect possible rain or rain on Wednesday. lows listed for the last 24 hours.
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Louis
Chicago
Milwaukebee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Guards Face Homicide Charges Over Harlem Farm Deaths
In Houston officials including prison board members and Assistant Attorney General Swenton prepare to travel to Richmond for the preliminary nomination of Sergeant Sid Wheeler and Guards S. M. Fain and R. H. Stewart, who face eight counts of negligent homicide related to the Harlem farm death of eight black convicts. The hearing will decide if surviving inmates can testify, with debates over their competency. Accused may waive examination and enter bonds pending grand jury action.
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Houston
Tex
Swenton
Harlem Farm
Richmond
Sid Wheeler
S. M. Fain
R. H.stewart
Sweaton
Tittle Confers On Prison Matters In Austin
Penitentiary Commissioner L W Tittle met with the governor to discuss penitentary matters. He defended the dark cell as the safest punishment under ordinary conditions but urged greater care in placing prisoners there.
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Tittle
Austin
Tex
L. W. Tittle
Charter Filed for Walker Moore Company in San Antonio
The charter of the Walker Moore Company of San Antonio was filed in the state department. Capital stock is $250,000 and the purpose is merchandising. Operators listed are G. C. Walker, John A. Kerr and R. C. Roos.
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Austin
Tex
Walker-Moore Company of
San Antonio
State Department
G. C. Walker
John A. Kerr
R. C. Roos
Noted Biographer Dies at 75 in Baltimore
Eu gene Lemoine Didieux a biographer and leading Poe authority died at his Baltimore home from a complication of diseases at age 75. He was widely recognized for his work on Edgar Allan Poe and related literary studies.
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Baltimore
Eugene Lemoine Didieux
Edgar Allen Poe
Learn the Secret of The Light Classified Ads
An advertisement touts The Light newspaper for classified ads driven by strong paid home circulation. It claims twelve thousand San Antonio homes receive The Light daily, with the paper boasting more than double the paid local circulation of any other San Antonio paper.
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San Antonio
the Light
Currency Bill Exposed Weaknesses and Proposals in Congress
The Democratic controlled committee report on the administration currency reform bill outlines aims to create a flexible currency, extend foreign banking facilities, and retire the old bond secured notes. A minority Republican report warns of constitutional and central bank dangers and opposes compelled capital stock subscriptions for federal reserve banks.
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Washington, D. C
House
Committee On Banking and Currency
Glass
Hayes
California
United States
National Monetary Commission
National Bank
National Bank Act
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Reserve Board
Lindbergh
Leased Wire Day Report From AP Dominates SA Light
The San Antonio Light relies on AP Leased Wire Day for broad general news, supplemented by Fant’s own large special news service, delivering extensive daily coverage to readers.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Crorld
Fant
Peters Elected to Maine Third District Seat in Special Election
John A. Peters Republican of Ellsworth won Maine's Third District seat by 553 over Democrat William Pattangall with Progressive Edward M. Lawrence a distant third. Final counts: Peters 15,100. Pattangall 14,554. Lawrence 6587. President vote showed Wilson ahead of Roosevelt and Taft.
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Portland
John A. Peters
Ellsworth
Maine
William A. Pattangall
Waterville
Edward M. Lawrence
Lubec
Peters
Pattangall
Lawrence
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington, D. C
Doremus
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
White House
Bryan
Reward Offered for Arrest of Murderer in Artzt Slaying
District Attorney W C Linden announced Governor Colquitt has authorized a $200 standing reward for the capture of the slayer of Charles D Artzt a policeman murdered on the night of March 28 The reward follows a request from the Bexar county district attorney's office Special investigators say evidence points to a suspect but locating him remains difficult Artzt was killed while arresting a theft suspect on North Flores Street near West Houston Street.
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W. C. Linden
Colquitt
Charles D. Artzt
Bexar County
Artzt
North Flores Street
West Houston Street
Corn Crop Diminishes Across United States in September
The September crop report from the Department of Agriculture shows a national corn decrease of over 420 million bushels from August 1 to September 1, lowering the 1913 corn yield to 2.251 billion bushels from 3.125 billion last year. Severe heat and drought in principal corn states cited as causes. The spring wheat crop is estimated at 243 million bushels, totaling 754 million with winter wheat, a record high. Oats are projected at 1.066 billion bushels, down from 1.418 billion last year.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Union
Department of Agriculture
Six Coaches Ditch Richmond Train Wreck Injures Dozens
Six coaches were ditched when the St Louis Flyer struck a raised rail at Wylie Station twelve miles from Richmond Ind The wreck injured perhaps 30 people with those in the day coach mainly African American The fireman was the only white person seriously hurt.
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Richmond
Inid
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wylie Station
Here
Pioneer Woman Killed Crossing Tracks Near Georgetown
Mrs. O. E. Nelson, aged 80, a Texas pioneer, was struck and killed by a northbound passenger train on the M. K. & T. railway near her Georgetown home. She died instantly while crossing the tracks last night.
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Georgetown
Tex
O. E. Nelson
Texas
Tariff Bill Vote Set in Senate At Four O Clock
Senate to vote on the tariff bill at 4 PM after a 16 hour session end of free wool and free sugar provisions. The bill has sat in the Senate four months with debates over income tax cotton schedule and agricultural duties.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Lakailete
Bristow
McCumber
Norris
Simmons
House
Congress
Wilson
Thornton
Ransdell
Jones
Let There Be Light Let There Be Light
A speaker criticized the idea that the popular will should replace guardians rule. He argued the statement predated the guardian's appointment for the American congress. He said presidential domination over Congress is causing the legislature to become subservient.
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American Congress
Ummanus
Congress
Big Tim Sullivan Eludes Guards in Mysterious Disappearance
Congress man Timothy Sullivan known as Big Tim has been missing for a week from his brother's Williams Bridge home. He eluded sleeping guards, left with only one dollar, and a search has found no trace. Born in 1862, he once worked as a newsboy before overmedicated political troubles.
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New York
Timothy
Big Tim) Sullivan
Williams Bridge
Big Tim
Congress
Europe
Australia to Exhibit at Panama-Pacific Exposition
Australia plans a Panama-Pacific exhibition costing 400000 dollars with approvals from the federal government and New South Wales Victoria and Queensland. The government would contribute 100000 dollars and seeks 300000 dollars from the states. New Zealand will make its own exhibit.
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San Francisco
Cal
Australia
P. E. Quinn
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Mr. Quinn
Dominion of
New Zealand
Priest Opposes Modern Dress at Communion Barrier
The Rev. R. T. Walsh of Our Lady of Mercy in New Britain Connecticut states he will not give communion to any woman near the altar railing in a slashed skirt or diaphanous attire. He also will not receive at his residence any woman wearing such gowns.
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New Britain
Conn
R. T. Walsh
Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Elliott Urges Bonds for New Haven Line in Massachusetts
Howard W. Elliott president of the New Haven road urged a Massachusetts public service panel to approve 67 million dollars in debenture bonds. He said the issue would refinance floating debt buy steel cars and install an improved signal system. George Von L Meyer represented the stockholders committee while Louis D. Brandeis and former Governor Buckley opposed.
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Boston
Mass
Howard W. Elliott
New Haven Road
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Elliott
Massachusetts
Stockholders Protective Committee
George von L. Meyer
Navy
Louis D. Brandeis
Buckley
Connecticut
23 Quakes in 24 Hours Force US Diplomat to Quit
Guatemala City suffered 23 earthquakes in 24 hours prompting A N Collier the newly appointed secretary of the legation to resign and travel to Washington. Collier said the nerve wracking nights of August 30 and 31 convinced him the post was not worth the strain.
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New Orleans
Guatemala City
A. N. Collier
Legation
Collier
London
Secretary Daniels at Work On Wilson Biography
Secretary Daniels is writing a near complete life history of President Wilson in his spare time from cargoing the fleet. The manuscript aims to be an intimate biography and an Eastern publishing house is said to be arranging publication.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Daniels
United States Navy
Steel Cars Only for Railroads Proposed by Senate
Washington plans to consider early next winter a bill to ban railroads from using express baggage or passenger cars not made of steel after January 1 1918 A similar measure introduced by Senator O Gorman would bar non steel cars from being placed between steel cars or from entering service after that date for any new non steel car
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Washington, D.C
O'Gorman
Carranza Men Backed by Federals in Cuatro Cienegas
Reports from Eagle Pass describe retreat and surrender of Cuatro Cienegas to Federal forces after heavy fighting. Villareal reports treachery at San Buenaventura and mass executions of prisoners. reinforcements rush to aid Murguia. Rumors of Federals probing Piedras Negras with potential incursions noted.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Murguia
Cuatro Cienegas
Frei
Ocampo
Villareal
San Buenaventura
Monclova
Abasola
Guatro Cienegas
Recapi
Piedras Negras
Saviour of Country Proclaiming Huerta’s Saviour Image
In Eagle Pass Texas on September 9 reports claim President Huerta is using a threatened invasion to gain political capital. A personal letter from a high Federal officer inviting a Constitutional commander to revolt is cited as evidence along with inflammatory proclamations urging mass action against invading forces. The manifesto lauds Huerta as the savior.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Huerta
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Woodrow Wilson
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Aneney
Big Tim" Sullivan
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Guatemala
Secretary of Navy
Carranza
Villereal
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