Rains Boost Stockmen Yet Pressure Cotton Growers
Heavy rains across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico continue with 1.17 inches in San Antonio and larger totals elsewhere. Farmers fear crop damage from prolonged wet weather while cotton growers debate a potential year of high yields despite depreciation in bale value.
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Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
San Antonio
Abilene
Allen Buell
Rio Grande Valley
Lake
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Henrietta
Sherman
Kopperl
Fort Worth
Waco
Adeline
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Austin
Taylor
Corpus Christi
Cuero
Laredo
del Rio
Uvalde
Victoria
Texas Stockman
Heavy general rain sweeps Central and West Texas
A heavy general rain with a sharp temperature drop covered Central and West Texas, with four inches in some areas and two inches or more elsewhere. Frost fears rose around Amarillo as unpicked cotton was damaged by the downpour. Benefits to fall grains were reported from other spots, and rainfall extended from Oklahoma to Houston.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Amarillo
Oklahoma
Houston
Washouts on Denver Road Hit Northwest Texas
Washouts disrupted the Denver road north of Childress Texas after a heavy rain drenched Northwest Texas and the Panhandle. Three washouts occurred at Childress rail shops and two inches of rain fell in 35 minutes, harming cotton but aiding wheat and rye while causing widespread flood effects.
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Denver Road
Childress
Tex
Texas
Panhandle
Plains Hit By Chilling Rain and Sleet
A broad cold front swept the plains with continuous rain and sleet since last night. Reports from Eastern New Mexico indicate heavy sleet, while Amarillo records a temperature drop to the 40s, signaling a sharp regional chill.
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Amarillo
Tex
Plains
New Mexico
Amar
Local forecast for San Antonio area shows rain overnight
The San Antonio region is expected to see rain tonight and Friday with a drop in temperatures. Windy, cooler conditions follow the wet spell as the forecast calls for improving skies later in the period.
Temperatures and Forecasts Across Major Cities
Observations made at a m list temperatures and wind directions for St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington. Rain expected in several cities with colder air and lows ranging from 44 to 66 degrees. Friday fair conditions forecast for multiple locales.
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ST. Louis
Las
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Frost Fear Looms Over Farmers and Cattlemen
Widespread fears of frost threaten crops and livestock, risking significant losses for farmers and ranchers who rely on stable weather for harvests and grazing. Local officials urge preparations to mitigate damage and protect livelihoods.
Rain and cold snap reach Stamford Texas
Nearly two inches of rain fell since 9 p.m. with unsettled weather and a sharp drop in temperature. The rain comes too late to help cotton but will benefit livestock and allow fall grain planting opportunities.
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Stamford
Tex
Heavy Rain Helps Wheat Sowing Prospects in Vernon
Vernon Texas reports the heaviest rainfall in two years last night which farmers expect will improve ground conditions for the upcoming wheat sowing season.
Rain Delays Cotton Picking In Mckinney Texas
A heavy rain began around 3 a m and continued past noon slowing farmers and delaying cotton harvesting for the rest of the week in Mckinney Texas.
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M’kinney
Tex
Rain Totals 1.95 Inches in Waco Area
Heavy rainfall began before dawn in Waco and surrounding McLennan County. By 7 a.m. the total reached 1.95 inches, with precipitation appearing widespread across the county and neighboring areas.
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Waco
Tex
Throughoe McLennan
Counes
Rain brings progress for Concho County farmers
Good general rain fell over most of the Concho country early today. Farmers are preparing to plant winter wheat oats and barley.
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Concho County
San Angelo
Tex
Concho Country
Creeks Rise After Rain Damages Cotton in Cleburne
A two inch rain in Cleburne Texas by 9 am elevates creeks to record levels and damages cotton as showers continue through the morning. Local growers fear impact on crops and yields amid rising water.
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Cleburne
Tex
Heavy Rain Threatens Cotton Ahead of Harvest in Denton
Denton Texas reports two inches of rain this morning causing potential serious damage to cotton in the area after high winds last week blew much of the crop to the ground.
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Denton
Tex
Slow Rain Brings Patchy Weather To Houston
Slow rain is reported falling across the Houston area this morning, slowing travel and dampening outdoor plans as a light to moderate shower persists locally.
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Houston
Tex
Mrs Wheeler Named Postmaster in Brownsville Texas
President Wilson announced nominations including Mrs Jesse O Wheeler of Brownsville Texas for postmaster and Byron R Newton of New York for assistant secretary of the treasury and William H L Pepperell for collector of internal revenues in the District of Kansas.
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Wheeler
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Jessie O. Wheeler
Brownsville
Tex
the Treasury
Byron R. Newton
New York
William H. L. Pepperell
District of Kansas
Polk County Road Bonds Approved in Texas District
The attorney general's department approved an issue of 40 000 Polk county road improvement district bonds for district No 2 in Austin Texas on September 25.
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Austin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Polk County
The Help That Helps Advertising Appeal to Merchants
An editorial urging merchants to contact the advertising department to use the daily newspaper The Light to boost product demand. It argues national manufacturer backing and effective, direct ads, claiming newspapers are unmatched for selling meritorious merchandise locally.
Sulzer impeachment case sees judge keep stand plan in doubt
In Albany New York Gov Sulzer and his lawyers emerge in good spirits after hours long conference with Judge Herrick about not forcing the governor to testify The impeachment court weighs admitting testimony on campaign contributions including a $2500 gift from Jacob Schiff while Sulzer aides argue the issue must be charged and not presented as larceny The trial proceeds with witnesses including Morris Tekulsky and banker Edgar Brackett in play as the defense contests the scope of articles and the admissibility of evidence
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Herrick
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Schiff
Morris Tekulsky
New York City Liquor Dealers
Marshall
Stanchfield
Edgar T. Brackett
Mr. Brackett
Louis Marshall
Cullen
Godwin
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
John C
William Sulzer
Final action on tariff bill screens mutual policy dividends
Conferees finalize the tariff bill, exempting only the dividend portion of premiums on mutual life and mutual marine policies from income tax. The change, once debated in the Senate and rejected, is upheld as within conferees authority. The report aimed for introduction to Congress soon, with President Wilson's input aiding the process.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Government Printing Office
Houses of Congress
Wilson
City of Papette Sails Home After Gale-Damaged Voyage
The City of Papette, a cod fishing schooner with 11 crewmen and 22 fishermen aboard, limped into San Francisco harbor after a three day gale. One man is missing and a sailor drowned when the schooner capsized 125 miles offshore while en route from Seattle to Unga Alaska with supplies for fishing stations. Extra pumps kept the vessel afloat as the crew fought to port.
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San Francisco
Cal
City of Papette
Unga
Alaska
Prelsberg
Painter Alban Conant Turns 93 in New York Studio
Alban Jaspar Conant, the painter who linked Lincoln to a portrait before his presidency, celebrated his 93rd birthday in his Tenth Street studio. Born September 24, 1821 in Chelsea Vermont, Conant painted Lincoln in 1860 and later cabinet officers during the Civil War.
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New York
Alban Jaspar Conant
Lincoln
Tenth Street
Conant
Springfield
Ill
Washington
Mr. Conant
Chelsea
Porter Charlton murder trial documents sought
In Como Italy on September 25 1914 authorities request Porter Charltons marriage certificate to Mary Crittenden Scott and all official records of her This precedes a projected February trial date for the American charged with his wifes murder at Lake Comothree years prior.
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Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Mary Crittenden Scott
San Francisco
Tug Hornet Rescues 13 Crew From Sunk Steamer Harman Paepcke
The tug Hornet returned to Galveston from Tampico with all 13 crew members of the Texas Company stern wheel steamer Harman Paepcke, which broke in two and sank 15 miles off Tampico after rough weather last Sunday. The crew said they were picked up by the Hornet while convoying the vessel.
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Galveston
Tex
Hornet
Tampico
Mexico
Texas Company
Harman Paepcke
Youth Joseph Rhodes Found Dead In His Home
In Williamson West Virginia on September 25 Joseph Rhodes 19 son of State Representative S A G Rhodes was found dead in his room. He apparently shot himself during the night with no reason known by the family. His father had recently been sentenced to the penitentiary for bribery tied to last winter’s U S senator election.
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Williamson
W. Va
Joseph Rhodes
S. A. G. Rhodes
United States
Leased Wire Day report from AP powers The Light coverage
The San Antonio Light uses the Associated Press LEASED WIRE DAY service as its main world daily source, supplementing with its own large special news service for broad, reliable coverage.
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San Antonio
Gamboa Opposed by Constitutionalists in Mexican Elections
The Catholic party nominates Federico Gamboa for president sparking Mexican political tension. Constitutionalists refuse to participate in elections, doubting Gamboa's viability, while officials anticipate U S recognition only if elections are fair. In Durango, fifty Americans travel toward the Texas border amid ongoing turmoil as others head to Monterrey and Tampico.
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Washington
D. C
Federico Gamboa
Catholic Party
Bryan
United States
Gamboa
Constitutionalist Party
Radical Party of Mexico
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Eduardo Tamariz
Constitutionalist
Mexico City
Fernando Calderon
Liberal Party
Mexican Congress
Durango
Pases
Texas
McCaughan
Hamm
Torreon
Laguna
Monterey
Tampico
Catholics Name Gamboa for Presidency in Mexico
Federico Gamboa named president by Catholic party convention in Mexico City. Eugenio Rascon chosen as vice president. Gamboa, diplomat and writer near 50, has held posts under Mariscal and as minister to the Netherlands. Rascon, 65, former minister of war, commands Oaxaca district. Huerta’s influence ends as party seeks U.S. favor and financial support.
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Mexico City
Federico Gamboa
Eugenio Rascon
Senor Gamboa
Ignace Mariscal
United States
Mariscal
Netherlands
President de la Barra
Yucatan
Oaxaca
Huerta
General Huerta
General Kascon
Porfirio Diaz
Madero
Mexico
Catholic Party
Victoriano Huerta
Farmers Must Restore Poor Land Through Soil Enrichment
Joseph E. Wing of Mechanicsburg Ohio told the Farmers National Congress that eastern soils need lime and phosphorus to support legumes and that financing for soil building could come from European credit models. He cited French long term loans at 8 percent as a possible example.
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Plano
Missouri River
Joseph E. Wing
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Farmers’ National Congress
Europe
Wing
France
Royal Family in Row Over German Thrones
Berlin reports a word split over enthronement rites for Prince Ernest August of Cumberland and Princess Victoria Luise as Duke and Duchess of Brunswick. Officials pressed for a clearer renunciation of Hanoverian claims, prompting the prince to threaten to resign and move to Austria before Bethmann-Hollweg relented.
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Berlin
Ernest August of Cumberland
Victoria
Luise
Brunswick
Germany
Hanover
Austria
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Slayden Presses Fort Sam Houston as Ideal Post
Representative Slayden of Texas argued before Secretary Garrison that Fort Sam Houston is the ideal military post in the United States and should house at least three regiments, but the secretary refused to increase the existing two regiments.
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Fort Sam Houston
Washington, D. C
Slayden
Texas
United States
Vessel Found Buried in Sand on Vanikoro Island
The wreckage believed to be the Boussole, La Perouz’s Pacific voyage ship from 1878, has been found buried in the sand on Vanikoro Island in the Pacific. Admiral D Entrecasteaux led the search but found no wreck, maintaining belief the Boussole was lost among the Santa Cruz islands.
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Paris
Boussole
Laperouz
Pacific
Vanikoro
D’entrecasteaux
Santa Cruz
Fireman Killed by Charged Umbrella in Waco
Jack Gordon, 38, a Katy firefighter, died instantly when an umbrella in his grasp touched barbed wire charged by a high voltage line shortly after 6 am in Waco Texas. He left a widow and two children.
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Waco
Tex
Jack Gordon
Katy
Carnival Opens in San Diego with Diplomatic Guests
Congressman Robert L. Henry of Texas and Spanish minister Don Juan Riano y Cayangos arrived as the carnival Cabrillo celebration began. The event honors Balboa Cabrillo and Father Junipero Serra with monuments planned at Presidio Hill, city park, and Point Loma to be dedicated by the Spanish minister.
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San Diego
Cal
Robertl. Henry
Texas
Wilson
Juan Riano Y Cayangos
United States
Spain
Pacific Ocean
Balboa
San Diego Bay
Cabrillo
California
Junipero Serra
Serra
Presidio Hill
Point Loma
Garros Feared For Life After Med Flight
Réland G. Garros faced a perilous Mediterranean crossing from St. Raphael to Biserta 558 miles in a fragile craft. His motor failed near 60 miles from the French coast and again near Biserta, forcing a sea landing that risked capture by torpedo boats until the engine unexpectedly resumed functioning to reach land.
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Biserta
Tunis
Réland G. Garros
Mediterranean
St. Raphael
France
Garros
French
Bullet Kills Wrong Man In Chicago Robbery
In Chicago a bullet from Policeman William Allen aimed at three highwaymen ricocheted off an iron trolley pole and killed tobacco agent William Lorimer. Lorimer’s companions stopped the officer and police booked him, while another officer captured one robber.
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Chicago
William Allen
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Large South American corn shipment arrives in New York
The 7300 ton cargo of shelled corn from Buenos Ayres arrived yesterday aboard a steamship, said to be the largest such shipment in over two years. The import marks the start of a sizable import program arranged by several U S produce dealers.
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New York
South America
Buenos Ayres
Rain or Shine Light Ad Service Promises Reach
Rain or Shine Light emphasizes its want ads reach virtually all readers at home, leveraging its broad circulation to maximize results for advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light
Remember The Light Largest Net Paid Circulation in Territory
The Light claims the largest net paid home circulation of any paper in the region and asserts 100 percent more local paid home circulation than any other San Antonio newspaper.
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the Light
San Antonio
Ads by Phone Convenience Charge Announcement
An ad notes that phone ads are accepted and billed for convenience. It outlines pricing options: 15 words for 1 time and 15 words for multiple repetitions at varying charges. The message emphasizes saving time and car fare for customers.
Court Rules Chanter 19 Illegal Related to School Bonds
The ruling declares Chanter 19 illegal and voids the associated school bond measures. It also states that newly elected board members are serving illegally pending clarity on their authority. The decision impacts financing for district projects and governance legitimacy.
Judge Sluder Rules School Board Terms Illegal in San Antonio
An opinion by J T Sluder declares the San Antonio independent school district charter unconstitutional. The nine member board and its bond election are invalid under two four and six year term provisions. The old 1909 charter remains legal, and women cannot hold office under that charter, leaving current members potentially illegitimate.
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J.T. Sluder
San Antonio
Arnold & Carl
Slade
Old Board
Attorney General's Department
Sluder
Siuder
School Board
Messrs. Cutter, May & Company of
Chicago
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Kimbrough
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