Elks memorial services and Austin ball plans in 1902
The Austin Lodge No. 291 Elks announce memorial services at Hancock Opera House with the Rev. Thomas B. Love delivering the address and four local deaths listed. Inaugural ball plans for Governor Lanham include widespread rail rates, floral decorations, two bands, and a goal of 10 000 visitors. Articles filed for Acme Irrigation and Beaumont Irrigating companies. Gulf and Brazos railway tax paid. Supreme Court may rule next week in Waco mayoral case. Governor Love traveling with wife to Limestone County.
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Austin
Texas
Austin Lodge No. 291
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Hancock Opera House
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
the Elks
Charles S. Morse
James Goldbeck
H. D. Patrick
James L. O’connor
Lanham
Transportation Committee
Hall of Representatives
State Capitol
Senate Chamter
Senate Chamber
Sayers
Savers
Supreme Court
J. B
Rigns
Waco
Morgan Plan Aims to End Coal Strike Without Commission
New York December 6 Pierpont Morgan pursues a consolidation of all anthracite roads by purchasing outright the independents to remove them from the dispute. He plans to acquire Delaware and Hudson interests and those of Markle Coxe Bros and others to avert the Roosevelt commission and keep private books from arbitrators.
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New York
Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
President Roosevelt
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
John Markle
Coxe Bros
Markle
Morgan
Antitrust Bills Move Along Two Paths in Congress
Washington December 6 anti trust legislation appears to unfold along two tracks. One aims to amend the Sherman act in specific particulars while the other seeks a dedicated appropriation for enforcing the act as Congress opens. The shift follows White House influence and signals cautious legislative action rather than a broad rush of bills.
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Sunday Light
Washington, D. C
Congress
White House
Jim Crow Car Law Fines Hit New Orleans Brokers
In New Orleans two prominent and wealthy men defied the Jim Crow car law by occupying a negro section and refusing to move. William P. Brown, a cotton broker, pleaded guilty and paid a 25 dollar fine or 30 days in jail. Julius Weis, another broker, had pleaded guilty earlier and was fined. These are the only two fines recorded in the city.
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New Orleans
William P. Brown
First City
Julius Weis
Rifle With Blooded Record Sold as Souvenir in New Orleans
A Winchester rifle linked to the Robert Charles killings was auctioned at police headquarters in New Orleans. The weapon, described as more deadly than a battle, was bought by city commissioners for 4.75 dollars and will be kept as a historical keepsake.
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Orleans
Robert Charles
John Day
Porteous
New Orleans
Delayed Mail Due to Weather and Late Trains
Postmaster George G. Clifford explains that heavy rains have slowed trains into Santonio, causing delays as letter carriers stay in the office to maximize daily deliveries. He urges the public to consider bad roads and mud from weeks of bad weather and praises the carriers for their diligence.
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George G. Clifford
Santonio
Railroad Agent Arrested for Defalcation in El Paso
John Bunce former Mexican Central agent in El Paso was arrested on a warrant charging a defalcation of one thousand dollars. He had left town two years ago and reportedly spent time in Cuba before his return and arrest.
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John Bunce
Mexican Central
el Paso
Tex
Bunce
Cuba
Distillers Move to Cut Tax on Distilled Spirits
Distillers form a national organization to press Congress for tax relief during the current session. They seek a reduction from 1.10 to 0.70 per gallon, with some proposing a compromise to 0.90. The Commissioner opposes a large cut, and the Ways and Means committee's stance remains uncertain. Whiskey producers dominate the lobbying effort.
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Washington
Congress
Ways and Means
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Ways and Means Committee
Pension plan details loom for Southern Pacific workers
C H Markham vice president of the Southern Pacific Atlantic system works in Houston to finalize a pension for long serving older employees. The plan bases annual pensions on 1 percent of the ten year average salary, with eligibility tied to age and infirmity as retirement approaches. The first line to be tackled may be the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio system. The program is in effect but no retirees yet receive pensions while details are ironed out.
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Southern Pacific
C. H. Markham
Southern Pacific Atlantic System
Houston
the Light
Markham
Galveston, Harrisburg
San Antonio
San Antonio Boy recalls early Texas service in post from Oaxaca
A postal card from George W. Baylor in Guadalajara notes his San Antonio childhood in 1847. He served as a Ranger, Confederate soldier, and cowboy, led General Walter P. Samuels' brigade from Mansfield to Yellow Bayou, and fought as an Indian fighter. Baylor also served in the Twentieth Legislature while seeking the House sergeant at arms post.
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George W. Baylor
Guadalajara
Mex
House of Representatives
Baylor
San Antonio
Nat Lewis
Texas
Walter P. Samuels
Mansfield
Yellow Bayou
Frontier Battalion
The Vicksburg Canal Opens to Boats Once More
The Vicksburg canal will be completed next week allowing steam boats to land at the city front in all seasons. Freight will still be discharged two miles from shore during low water. Built by the United States at a cost near two million dollars, the canal aims to restore Vicksburg’s river prominence after Lake Centennial formed in 1876 redirected the channel.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi River
United States
Beaumont Hosts Grand Carnival Week Ahead
Beaumont Texas announces a week long carnival beginning Monday with holiday decorations and festivities in the city. Residents and visitors will enjoy a series of events throughout the week as the celebration unfolds.
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Beaumont
Tex
Brakeman J. O. Hamilton Dies After Train Fall
J O Hamilton a brakeman on the Waco branch fell from a train at Giddings station Saturday suffering leg loss and later died at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio due to exhaustion from shock. He had worked six months on the road and is survived by his father mother and sister. His body will be shipped to Yoakum for interment with his father's arrival from Yoakum.
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J. O. Hamilton
Amasas Pass
Giddings Station
Waco
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Yoakum
Danger in Disinterment as Cholera Epidemic Threatens Cemeteries
A public notice warns that disturbing graves could spread cholera and urges the opening of additional cemeteries to prevent a health disaster.
School Teacher Della Doyle Drowns Herself in Canal
Miss D elia Doyle a school teacher in New Orleans drowned herself in a drainage canal rather than endure surgery. The water was under four feet deep and a determined effort was needed to complete the act. The body was found in a stooped position with the head submerged.
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Miss Doyle
New Orleans
Delia Doyle
Back At Work After Traction Strike Reinstates Seventeen
San Antonio Traction company restores seventeen workers to duty after Friday's strike. The reinstated employees cover various crafts as operations resume.
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San Antonio Traction Company
Dallas Street Railway to Raise Wages Jan 1
Dallas street railway companies will voluntarily raise wages for motormen and conductors effective January 1. The announcement, made in Dallas Texas, notes higher pay to attract and retain staff as the industry adapts to wage pressures.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas Street Railway
City physician urges immediate action to stop exhumations
Frank Paschal, city health officer, appeals to Mayor Hicks and the City Council to halt disinterments in cemeteries. He warns exhumations threaten public health, cites cholera risks, and calls for a new cemetery site due to overcrowding of about 1000 burials yearly.
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Frank Paschal
Pblic
F. Paschal
English Jack Ashton Celebrates 36th Birthday Party
John Ashton known as English Jack celebrated his thirty sixth birthday at 321 North Leona Street with a large circle of friends. The night featured pleasure and witty stories ending with a lavish multi course feast and widespread well wishes. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cupples Mr. and Mrs. Lon Tracht Mr. and Mrs. John Ashton Mr. and Mrs. John Rabbe Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vines Miss Maggie White Miss Ellen Cupples Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Sanner Miss Marguerite Sanner Mr. and Mrs. Dave Logan Mrs. Cecil Halbacher Hayes White Mrs. Cosgrove Mr. Will Manager and Raymond Lamm.
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John Ashton
Jack
Leona Street
W. Stevens
C. E. Cupples
Lon .Tracht
John Rabbe
Tom Vines
Maggie White
Ellen Cupples
Ernst Sanner
Marguerite Sanner
Dave Logan
Cecil Halbacher
Hayes White
Cosgrove
Will Manager
Raymond Lamm
Conductor Davis Delivers Dry Jug Joke at Depot
George A. Davis a passenger conductor on the Aransas Pass drew laughter at the local depot after assisting a group of women and twenty two babies from a train. He quipped in a dry tone that he wished babies were born like jugs with handles.
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George A. Davis
Aransas Pass
Mr. Davis
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Meet in Houston
The state executive committee is in conference with Southern Pacific Manager Van Vieck this week at Houston to adjust relations with the railroad employees. Committee members include P. F. O'Donnell of Algiers and others from Del Rio San Antonio and El Paso.
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Houston
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
van Vieck
Southern Pacific
P. F. O'Donnell
Algiers
B. White
del. Rio
F. H. Parkison
San Antonio
C. H. Walsh
el Paso
President Hutchinson Dying in New Orleans
A. C. Hutchinson, president of the Morgan Louisiana and Texas Railroad Steamship company, lies gravely ill in New Orleans with kidney disease and is expected to die soon after slipping into a coma since Thursday.
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Hutchinson
New Orleans
A. C. Hutchinson
Morgan Louisiana and Texas Railroad Steamship Company
Concerts at the Post Fourth Infantry Band program
The Fourth Infantry Band performs today at 4 30 p m at the Upper Post with a program including Gounod selections and Wagner pieces plus operatic and military tunes. A Monday afternoon concert features Uncle Remus Overture Carmen selections and Soldier's Life among others.
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Fourth Infantry Band
Rencue
Erminie
Jakobowsky
Rose
Ascher
Wagner
Uncle Remus
Hogben
de Witt
Manana
Dizet
Kelar Bela
Frank Larkin Visits City on Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
Veteran conductor Frank Larkin, long associated with the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway, is in the city on a short visit and to renew acquaintances with old colleagues.
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Frank Larkin
Grand Rapids
Burlington routes land and immigration folder description
The Light received Burlington routes latest land and immigration folder describing the Big Horn basin with a valuable map attached.
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Burlington
Big Horn Basin
Epworth League Officers Named in Austin Conference
In Dallas on December 6 the Epworth League of the Austin conferences elected officers for the coming year. C. A. Jack of Fort Worth was chosen president with Miss Ida Wingrove of Denison as first vice president. Frank Jensen of Fort Worth was set as secretary and Wairey Sparks of Denton as treasurer.
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Epworth League
Dallas
Texas
Austin
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. A. Jack
Fort Worth
Ida Wingrove
Denison
Frank Jensen
Wairey Sparks
Denton
Fireman Rudolph Tait Died After Illness
Rudolph Tait a Southern Pacific fireman died at Santa Rosa hospital after a lingering illness His remains were shipped to Columbus Texas for interment last night
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Rudolph Tait
Southern Pacific
Santa Rosa Hospital
Columbus
Texas
Oil Cornering Allegations Stir Texas Oil Debate
The Austin Tribune Bays claims a powerful octopus is seeking to corner oil at Beaumont to push prices up to 676 and 100 cents per barrel. The piece links the action to those who control Texas oil output, calling it hoggish and questioning consequences.
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Austin Tribune
Beammont
Texas
Important land cases challenge Texas land rights in Supreme Court action
The Texas Supreme Court hears a constitutional challenge to the anti trust act and considers land grants in El Paso County related to the Presidio de San Elizario grant. Advocates question absolute leases on public domain lands and seek sale to settlers, potentially affecting 4 million acres.
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R L. Penn
Supreme Court
James
G. J. Moore
Charles Rogan
West Texas
Texas
Supre
Hogue Baker
Det
Moore
Dea
Runaway Averted as Harry Owens Halts Frightened Horse
Henry Owens of Fe 4 B. Frank Co. intervened on West Commerce near St. Marys to stop a frightened horse attached to a buggy that broke loose and dashed into a crowded street, preventing what could have been a serious collision. He grabbed the animal in the street and brought it to a stop.
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Harry Owens
Henry Owens
Fe 4
B. Frank Co
Denton of Pleasanton Mount Sparks Tax Debate
The passage shows Denton voicing a strong opinion on the poll tax and a debate with Dumas about opposing views. It reflects a lively, forceful local political exchange with emphasis on personal stance and rhetoric rather than policy details.
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Denton
Pleasanton Mount
Dumas
Fort Worth Trade Adage Urges Hustle in Slow Times
The Fort Worth item argues that each wasted hour in dull trade is time lost and urges merchants to hustle harder during slow periods. It highlights meat sellers as top hustlers and advises using quiet times to spur healthy business activity.
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Fort Worth
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