Strikers Strike Telegraphs in Texas and Mexico
Striking telegraphers in Texas move to call out members at New Laredo Junction and Haele Pres Tunction while cables remain the sole link to Mexico. Western Union offices in San Antonio face delays, and relief is extended to affected members as the AP reports on the broader strike impact and leadership.
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Tocal
New Laredo Junction
Haele Pres
el Paso
Mexico
Galveston
Sim Antonio
Western Union Telegrach Company
Horeton
San Antonio
Galveston Io Tn
Western Talon
Iunks
Samiel J. Giri
Posta
Mouston
Texas
Ins Ph
Uhited
Public Service Franchises and Tax Policy Stressed
Allen Ripley Foote, president of the National Tax Association, spoke at the League of African Municipalities on low rates for public service franchise taxation. He urged broad taxation of public utilities, support for government regulation over competition, and a state department of public accounting to ensure honest, efficient service at the lowest practical cost.
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Norfolk
Allen Ripley Foote
National Tax Association
Obin Shite Board of Commerce
League of African Municipalities
Peblic Service
Public Service
Linenig
Ang Hal
Stles
Irs
Graft charge for ex official in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia dispatch reports warrants issued in Harrisburg for former Auditor General Snyder State Treasurer Mathews and others on conspiracy to defraud the state over capitol construction and equipment. Bonds set at 60 000 each, with several defendants already in transit to accept summons. The probe follows a legislative inquiry into the capitol scandal and aims to recover part of the 9 million dollars charged by contractors.
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Harrisburg
John H. Sanderson
George Palin
Charles ¥. Wetter
Dava Cansell
Joseph M. Tforlston
Snyder
Mathews
Capitol
Invealigiliuh Commissions
Harris
Hardenbrough
Philadelphia
Btuart
Jada
Ue Commission
Camnot Olgateen
John B. Sanderson
Harrisbiry
Tefl
Conitol
Pearaies
Houston
Sanderson
Beth
Firebugs Work in the Crescent City
New Orleans on September 18 reports firebugs at work with two arson attempts in 43 hours. The first targeted Charles Derveley at 180 Esplanade Street, the second Marcel Morgan’s residence. Both used soaked paper, fires were discovered and extinguished before great damage.
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New Orleana
Charles Derveley
Esplanade Street
Marcel Morgan
Three Women Seek Divorces Citing Spousal Allegations
Three divorce petitions filed this morning allege spousal neglect and broken vows. Plaintiffs named B English from KR Tagilih, A K Tulinke from Albert Shnke, and Sarah Worthington from T Worthing as defendants amid district court proceedings.
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Glori
Plotntise
Tagilih
A. K Ttulinke
Albert Shnke
Sarah Worthington
Steamer Fire Disaster Off Shanshai China
A Japanese steamer near the Yansisekiang river in Shanshai is reported in flames with about five hundred lives presumed lost. The vessel, described as the Tabi Msrai fas parmed, lies three miles aft Ching Kiong on the right bank, forty five miles from Kakang. Many passengers and crew are missing as efforts continue and exact damages remain unconfirmed.
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Shanshai
China
Ching Kiong
Yansisekiang River
Kakang
Sheriff’s posse seeks Cuba Ranchero suspect John Jones
Tucson reports fears for the safety of Sheriff Paceco and Ranger Captain Harry Wheeler and the posse pursuing John Jones. They headed Sept 28 toward a distant village to capture the wanted Indian accused of a Medcan murder. A deputy reported Indians armed, prompting delays with no word after several days.
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Tucson
Arizona
Sherif Paceco
Harry Wheeler
Captair
Arizona Rangers
Cuba
Endurance Pianist Smashes World Record at Piang
Pulelurey Pa on Sept 18 faced a crowded arena as Professor J M Waterbury halted a long endurance piano display. The lone champion stunned spectators by playing tirelessly to set a new world record, drawing cheers despite a challenging countdown and rough crowd reactions.
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Pulelurey
J. M. Waterbury
Wrterburg
Eeha
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Shower tonight or Thursday followed by cooler day. Low 72 by 6 am. Winds calm at 8 mph. Temperature records show 1907 and 1906 comparisons. Texas cotton region bulletins and national weather summaries included.
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San Antonio
Howes
Mystery man found dead near Mesquite road wagon clue
Police pursue murder theory after an elderly man’s body is found near a ditch side two miles from town. A vandalized wagon bears a large water inscription and tar marked letters, while two men in an express wagon are sought after a night ride and return minutes later. Detectives Womack and Ware Ripier lead the investigation citing uncertain identity and possible ties to San Antonio residents.
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Lirova
Dinuco Road
MT Lhilleds
Stevens
Stevena
Ritterman
Riobe
San Antonio
Womack
War Riper
Gelliig
Ariva
Son of Famous Old Merchant Is Dead
New York, Sept. 13. George C. Taylor, son of the renowned merchant, died at his home in Great River after years of retirement. He was about seventy two and had lived apart from active business for two decades. By his father's will, he drew income from twenty thousand dollars, while the principal remained in trust. He never engaged in business, but accumulated a fortune through savings, possibly rivaling his father's wealth.
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New York
George C. Taylor
Loves Taylor
Great River
Taylor
Weld Im Trust
Liquor Dealers Prepare for State Convention Meeting
San Antonio liquor dealers gear up for the state convention of saloon men next Monday and Tuesday. A Friday mission garden meeting will finalize the program, with committees named for administration, finances, arrangements, and decoration. The group aims to unify Texas retailers, push for a protective, forward looking state organization, and pursue leadership in the liquor trade.
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Antonio
Mission Garden
Koesptlan
A. A. Gittinger
Tra W. Hy Salgo
Ray Laambert
Anton Helnan
Phillip Gebler
San Antonio
Liauor
Aseoelation
Wolfe
Louis Reihart
Ben Cohen
Ouerlive
Hatlert, Wa Kida
Walter Kundell
Lea Jacob
Louis Mudler
Jack Winherty
Willlin Groesbacher
B. P. Lamb
Joe Margorewitz
J. Lamb
B Bosshard
Sid
Charles Wernette
Wwe
Texas
Torman
Ballard Sought in Hall County Horse Theft Case
Hall County Sheriff D. C. Burkes arrived in the city to extradite Ballard, a suspect wanted on horse stealing charges. Ballard was arrested by Constable Charles Stevens while attempting to sell a fine horse at a suspiciously low price. Sheriff Wilkes reports several strong charges against Ballard.
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D. C. Burkes
Hall County
Dota Dallard
Ballard
Charles Stevens
Vilkes
Unclear excerpt describes wagon attack by two men
Fragmentary report notes a wagon seized by two men. Occupants appeared perplexed and frightened by the assault. Police seek to identify the assailants and have taken steps to establish who the men were.
Fight over onl trust books in Standard Oil case
Newark reports the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey moves to force production of books. Kellogg contends the records show stock exchanges and absorption of 19 companies by the New Jersey entity. Testimony questions whether all books exist as complicit figures, with exchanges and bonds tied to Waters-Pierce, Lehighton Valley, and Central Trust.
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Newark
Standard of Company
New Jersey
Efaroi
Speci
Ferris
Lkely
Astra Vousight
Pratk B. Kellogg
Hoves
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of
Ohio
Kellogg
Standard Oi Company
Uwineteen
Staddard Gil Company
Couptroller
G. G Tay
Standard GH Company
Standard ON Company
New York
Clarenca G. Fay
Standard Off Company
C. M. Pratt Investiment Company
Standard OW Company
G. M. Pratt
C. M. Pratt Investment Company
Waters-Pierce OM Company
Fay
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Standard of Company of New Jersey
Tatter Company
Waters-Pierce
Gentral Tust Company
Standard of Compiny
National Liorage Company
Lehizh Valley Road
Central Trust Company
Central Trust
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
637000 Pupils in Hotham Schools
New York figures show 637000 children enrolled in New York City schools this fall. Superintendent William Maxwell reports an increase of over 30000 pupils from last year, reflecting growing enrollment in the system.
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Hotham
New York
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Stone
Prank N. Noyra
Cifeara Berard lTerald
Charles 11. Clark
Hartford Conant
Tuisia NM
Rhodes
Timingham News
Melville 12. Stony
Herman Ridder
Stanis Zelting
Treaurer
Anstit
Tex
Reikold Sommisstoner Colquit
Allen Foote
League of American Municipalities
Pennsylvania
Crescent City
Yang-Tse- Kiang
Suanghai
Piang
Pittsburg
Wealler
Bell County
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