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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1911
Page
1
Illinois Central clerks vote to strike after union leadership order and refusal to recognize a New Orleans formed clerks union. Officials say southern sympathy actions occurred but Chicago workers remain on job under separate agreement. Traffic expected to normalize by tomorrow with limited northern impact.
In New Orleans on September 26 officials from Illinois Central and 271 railroad clerks began assessing the situation. Railroads refuse business but promise possible resumption soon and ask shippers forbearance. Clerks deny claims of no notice and insist service could be restored as yard conditions worsen.
By the Associated Press Cairo Ills Sept 26 Illinois Central clerks at Mounds received an order to strike this morning The Cairo mares Speke expect to obtain their from the international union are a few days and will then strike if the trouble between the interna ce union and the road is not set
Memphis Tenn Sept 26 Practically every clerk and shopman on the Illinois Central railroad in Memphis walked out after a late yesterday order to quit issued by President J J Carrigan of the railway clerks union The strikers expect success in gaining federation recognition while railroad officials anticipate a return to normal traffic late today or tomorrow
Swearingen and Tayloe filed suit in the Seventy third district court against Mrs. Mamie Hagelistein alleging breach of contract and seeking 20000 dollars. The firm asks 15000 for attorney fees tied to death claims of Chris Hagelstein and 5000 for other work. S. G. Tayloe said the firm had a written contract to prosecute suits and settle claims as insurers desired.
W J Bryan, in Knoxville, replies to President Taft by urging reading Justice Harlan’s dissent and the Nelson committee report. He says the Supreme Court has nullified the criminal clause of the anti trust law and warns Taft against bluffing on the trusts ahead of a penitentiary ruling.
The Bank of Egypt Limited suspended payment today in a notice to depositors. Directors state Egypt advices show cash receipts will not meet current obligations and a liquidation petition will be filed. The move surprised markets though the bank may be able to meet liabilities.
The Bank of Egypt was incorporated in 1856 and became a limited company in 1887 with an authorized capital of 1,600,000 pounds sterling. R. L. Barclay chairs the board, which includes Lords Grenfeld and Rathmore. From 1899 through 1909 dividends ranged from 12 to 18 percent, and in July 1910 a 4 percent dividend was paid for that year.
Brenham Texas September 26 Larry Brennan a section foreman for the Santa Fe for over thirty years collapsed and died at Union Station today while talking with railroad officials He was about 65 years old and resided in Brenham
For San Antonio and vicinity to night and Wednesday: fair conditions expected with light winds and no precipitation. Temperatures trend mild, easing into comfortable ranges across the region.
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures ranging from 38 to 70 degrees across ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON and WASHINGTON Winds vary from 4 to 18 mph with a mix of cloudy conditions showers and unsettled weather noted for several locations Warmer conditions are expected by midweek in most cities.
The San Antonio Light states that no other newspaper carries the AP leased wire into San Antonio in full or in part. The claim asserts all such statements are unfounded and lack factual basis.
Judge James B. Wells and wife Mrs. Wells arrived in the city at the Menger. He refused to confirm or deny reports he would accept the third seat on the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals and said a decision would be announced tomorrow.
Stocks opened with heavy selling on the New York Stock Exchange with 12,000 shares trading at lower levels. United States Steel dropped about 8 points while Union Pacific slid over 2 points and American Cotton Oil fell about 8 8. After about half an hour, buying orders sparked a quick upturn and losses were erased or reduced to small amounts as steel and other issues recovered.
In county court this morning, several schoolboys testified they bought beer at W L Neals saloon on Corpus Christi road as part of the case seeking revocation of the license. Deputy Sheriff Ora Baird and multiple witnesses backed the minor-buying allegation while Neal claims persecution and will present defense witnesses. A separate hearing involved EB Ellisons bid to open a saloon on South Presa with a petition-signature challenge. Judge Shook granted the action.
Neenah Wis Sept 26 Frank Spooner engineer of the Chicago Northwestern train that struck a hayride party killing thirteen is in a serious mental condition after the accident He left Neenah Sunday morning thinking he could finish the run The fireman had to take the throttle and Spooner is said to be on the verge of madness Peter Hansen wagon driver also suffered mental collapse
County commissioners begin oiling the Mission loop tomorrow, asking motorists to avoid the area for eight to ten days while oil sets. Four to ten carloads of oil will be used to treat Roosevelt avenue and the loops, with a sweeping and dust control process to ensure a hard, dust free surface. After Mission loop, oiling will extend to the North loop with ten carloads total relied on.
Hugh Robinson, famed hydro aviator, leaves St Louis after offering a two mile handicap challenge to the motor boat race winner. He proposes giving the boat a one mile head start for a Mississippi River race set for October 7 during fall festivities.
President Taft visited Hutchinson for Kansas fifty year birthday events praising Kansans independence of thought and courage. He reviewed a parade, spoke at the fair grounds, laid a cornerstone and dined at the country club recalling E. H. Madison and tracing Kansas history from its fiery birth amid civil strife to present pride.
Moorehead Minn Sept 26 That it is possible to recover from a knife thrust in the heart is being proved by Frank Grover who eight days ago was stabbed during a controversy over a poker game. At first it was thought Grover would die and his assailant W N Little was held for murder. Although Grover had five ribs removed and several stitches taken in his heart it is now stated that he has a good chance for recovery.
General Madero and vice presidential candidate Jose Pino Suarez returned from the southern campaign to a noisy reception in Mexico City. They were escorted by marching clubs and bands, Suarez rode with Madero through a vast crowd, traffic paused in the business district, and hundreds of white-clothed Indians from the south carried Suarez banners.
The Tenth Infantry based in San Antonio moves to Galveston for Panama transport. Kilpatrick sails at 6 PM after 4 AM first call and 5:30 AM assembly. Troops packed quickly, ate breakfast, and cheered as two train sections departed for the long voyage.
London Sept 26 The government plans a twelve member board of trade commission to arbitrate labor disputes with equal representation from employers and employees. Sir George Askwith will be permanent chief, chosen for judicial temperament. Invited on the workers side are Morne Bowerman and Enoch Edwards. The scheme runs experimentally for one year.
A police officer was called to the residence of R. W. Hamilton after a skunk disrupted his henhouse. Hamilton had set a steel trap for rats, but found a pole between the trap’s prongs the next morning. Unable to approach or shoot, he summoned a patrolman for assistance with the odd situation.
Mrs. E. Barnes aged 89 died at her home in the Ezzeil community near Yoakum Texas last night. She was buried in the family burying grounds at Ezzeil following the death.
In Toulon the Liberte exploded and burned, leaving 360 to 400 dead or missing. Eight men were pulled from wreckage after hours trapped in the ruins. Lieutenant Garnier and Captain Juarez aided wounded sailors as the search for bodies continued through the night.
Alderman John Kenney leads a council inquiry into electric lighting rates. He notes the city pays about 35000 dollars yearly for 500 arc lights and believes savings are possible. Kenney cites seventeen petitions for more arc lights and says a lower rate could trigger an immediate lighting appropriation.
Austin Texas Sept 26 It is understood that H M Garwood of Houston may be retained as counsel to defend the governor s veto of a part the attorney general s appropriation should the case get into the courts The attorney general is having the appropriation bill but there may be a cla department and the score over the question of.
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