New SAP Officials Meet City Business Leaders
W H McIntyre new president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railway and W M Hobbs first vice president and GM met San Antonio business men at a Business Men's club reception. Edwin Chamberlain Captain Charles Schreiner Alex Joske H R Hildebrand and H M Littell spoke. Washer introduced the guests. Monserrate received praise for his long service to the road and community.
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W. H. MclIntyre
San Antonio
Sap
Edwin Chamberlain
Charles Schreiner
Kerrville
Alex Joske
H. R. Hildebrand
H. M. Littell
Washer
Business Men’s Club
Messrs. McIintyre
Hobbs
M. D. Monserrate
Trueheart Wins Parral Sewer and Waterworks Contract
E G Trueheart, former city engineer, awarded the contract to build the sewer and waterworks plant at Parral Chihuahua Mexico. Project cost set at 390000 dollars with work to start within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Trueheart
Parral
State of Chihuahua
Mexico
Farmers' Union Supports Col. Campbell Movement Foothold Grows
The Farmers' Union backs Col. Campbell in a movement that is said to be gaining a considerable foothold, signaling growing support among farming communities and allied labor groups.
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Farmers’ Union
Col. Campbell
Detective Returns With Alleged Thief In Austin Case
City detective Joe Cassiano, Jr. arrested John Green, an 18 year old colored boy, on theft charges after he used a hooked wire to lift trousers and abscond with $70 from J. H. Hollis of 212 Fourth street. Green confessed and may have ties to other burglaries in the past four weeks. He was taken to the county jail after arriving from the north on the I and G N train. He spent most of the stolen money on clothes and beer during a night of revelry.
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Joe Cassiano, Jr
John Green
Austin
J. H. Hollis
Fourth Street
Hollis
Shane
Texarkana for Brooks Cau cus and Speakership Cinch
Colonel Peeler’s allies hold a caucus in Texarkana claiming strong support for Brooks as speaker of the next Legislature. They cite cohesion within the bloc and expect quick advancement when the session convenes.
Farmers Union backs Campbell for governor in Texas
Special dispatch from Austin reports a political stir as the Farmers' union openly endorses Campbell for governor. Union organizers statewide push the plan, claiming neutrality but working to unite behind Campbell and Williams for railroad commissioner, with active support from Williamson county and the Waco wing, while Texarkana's branch backs Brooks.
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Austin
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Campbell
Williamson County
Campbell County
Williams
Waco
Union
Texarkana
Brooks
Col Peeler Favored To Be Next Texas Speaker
A Austin caucus of Col J L Peeler supporters reports he has seventy two votes and growing for speaker of the thirtieth Texas legislature. The group states supporters span all Texas regions and pledge a successful bid, naming Fitzhugh Miller Black Davis Williams Greenwood Onion Brown Elliott and Witherspoon among participants.
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Austin
Tex
Col
J. L. Peeler
Colonel Peeler
Peeler
Texas
Fitzhugh
Miller
Black
Davis
Williams
Greenwood
Onion
Brown
Wharton
Elliott
Witherspoon
King Edward II in with a present for Miss Roosevelt
A Washington dispatch reports King Edward of England has given no wedding present to Miss Roosevelt, or none is known. Most European powers, except Britain, have sent gifts. Secretary Loeb knows of no gift from the British court, and the British embassy has not been consulted. Embassies and London press find the omission embarrassing as they await the wedding procession.
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New York
Washington
King Edward
England
United States
Miss Roosevelt
Europe
Great Britain
Loeb
Court of St. James
Sensational Statement by Harvie Jordan in Census Leak
Harvie Jordan makes a sensational statement amid a leak from the Census Bureau. The remarks draw attention to alleged irregularities and prompt calls for transparency and inquiry from officials and the public.
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Harvie Jordan
Work of Correspondents on Cotton Statistics For Price
Reporters furnish information on cotton statistics to Theodore Price, a New York cotton broker, as part of ongoing market intelligence efforts. The notes indicate a network compiling data for price and supply insights.
Two-Cent-a-Mile Law Prompts Rail Economies Push
Chicago officials say the Ohio two cent fare law will spur nationwide trials of cheaper motive power and equipment. Railroads expect passenger service in sparse regions to adopt cheaper gear while seeking economical options across Indiana Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin as profits hinge on lower costs.
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Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Cotton data leaks threaten census reports, lawmaker warns
Washington hearing on cotton statistics erupts as Harvie Jordan accuses unnamed correspondents of also working for Theodore Price, a New York cotton broker. Representative Burleson vows swift penalties for officials sharing data, while Jordan calls the potential Price access disastrous to census figures on cotton ginned.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Theodore Price
New York
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Committee On Agriculture of the House
Department of Agriculture
Jordan
Burleson
Texas
North
Mr. Price
Price
Eastern railroads near rate war over differential issue
Eastern railroads face a potential rate war as they struggle to reach arbitration on the differential. The Grand Trunk seeks to cut rates between Chicago and New York but fears lower fares will bolster two cent passenger fare pressure. Representatives met for two hours but adjourned without an agreement and no new conference was scheduled.
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Chicago
Ill
Grand Trunk
New York
No Tariff War With Germany Averted
Washington reports after White House and State Department talks with President, Secretary Root, Secretary Shaw and German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg that there will be no tariff war between the United States and Germany. Both sides seek to avoid conflict. mutual concessions reduce danger, leaving customs officials to implement the agreed course in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
White House
State Department
Root
Shaw
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Germany
Washington
Mr Fish resigns from Mutual Life
New York February seventeenth Stuyvesant Fish resigns from the Mutual Life Insurance company after opposing the whitewashing tactics of colleagues on the Truesdale investigating committee. His departure removes a force for genuine inquiry and the fate of his seat and the committee’s composition will be decided by remaining trustees later.
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New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Truesdale
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Fish
Immigrant agent reports burning car and Texas home seekers
Fred C. Pickert of Boney Vickert Ayers in St Louis tours Houston recounting a private car fire on a Texas trip. He says a replacement car costs 16000 dollars and that he brought twenty nine homeseekers with twelve remaining buyers, planning two more carloads to South and West Texas.
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Houston
Tex
Fred C. Pickert
Pickert
Boney, Vickert & Ayers
St. Louis
Texas
Mr. Pickert
Katy
Richmond
Mr. Pickett
Ship Subsidy Bill Reported Doomed
Washington February 17. Cloak room whispers say the senate has killed the shipping subsidy bill rather than passing it. Shipbuilders have long awaited federal aid to revive the American merchant marine, and the proposed accord with the House suggests a natural death in the House. The bill’s fate hinges on a Senate House understanding, not broad support.
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Washington, D. C
Wall Street
Pacific Mail
Senate
Congress
House
Maniac Attacks Jailer With Fork in County Jail
Emanuel Williams, described as a maniac, escaped confinement in Houston county jail and fought deputies for about thirty minutes. He stabbed a deputy with a table fork and ransacked cells before authorities overpowered him.
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Maniac
Jailer
Houston
Tex
Emanuel Williams
Enjoy a Drive Behind a Stylish Horse at Garden Street
A promotional note invites readers to visit Garden Street Stables and take a horse driven ride to lift spirits. It claims the experience will banish blues and renew life satisfaction, urging the reader to try the experiment. The ad presents 212 as the contact number.
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Garden Street
Tax levy cut by two cents in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Tex., Feb 17 – Before adjourning this afternoon the Tarrant county commissioners reduced the tax levy from 67 cents to 65 cents. They cited current county prosperity and retirement of bonds as the reasons.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Tarrant County
Young Bride Fires at Husband on Court House Square
In Houston Texas on February 17 a newlywed Mrs A E Englefield fired a six shooter at her husband on the courthouse square but missed. She was arrested on charges of assault to murder the dispute centered on a quarrel over four pug dogs.
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Houston
Tex
A. E. Englefield
Bolsetter and Jenkins Market Bar Ad
Market bar offers hot lunch every day with the best of drinks and cigars. Bolsetter and Jenkins advertise their establishment as a place for casual meals and a wide selection of beverages and cigars.
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Bolstetter & Jenkins
Railroads file injunctions over Williams tax law
Railroads seek court action to restrain enforcement of the Williams tax law. The filings indicate legal challenges to the tax measures and outline grounds for temporary relief and potential constitutional questions.
Roads Will File Reports On State Rail Suit Claims
Pipe line companies and packing houses are said to be behind railroad suits against the state. The report outlines that these industries may influence litigation strategies and timelines as the state faces ongoing legal actions over railroad regulation.
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Pipe Line
Texas Railroads to Challenge Williams Tax Law
Houston reports railroads of Texas will within ten days file injunctions to restrain the Texas state board of taxation from enforcing the Williams intangible assets law. The suit, to be filed in Travis County District Court, will argue the law violates the home rule provision by leaving county tax assessments to counties and claims discrimination by favoring certain carriers and utilities over similar firms.
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Houston
Tex
Railroads of
Texas
State Board of Taxation
Austin
Travis County
Pipeline interests back railroads in Texas tax dispute
Houston February 17 Roads must file reports with the tax board by March 1 to avoid penalties, though protests will accompany the filings. It is announced that pipeline companies and packing houses will back the railroad lawsuits in the dispute.
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Houston
Tex
Tax Board
Albany Gambler Crackdown Moves In On Tracks
Gore Higgins leads a state wide crusade to stamp out track gambling. Assemblyman Lansing proposes a bill to repeal the 1895 act that legalized track gambling but bans it elsewhere. The plan would make those involved in gambling on tracks or clubs felons.
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Albany
N.Y
Gore Higgins
Semblyman Lansing
Renssalar
Lansing
Iide
Shelley Undertaking Co. Phone Update and Services
Shelley Undertaking Co announces new phone 971 and old 964 for its funeral services. It lists single and double drivers at Garden Street Stables with contact numbers 212 for arrangements.
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Shelley Undertaking Co
Garden Street
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American Bank and Trust Go
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Alamo Plaza
San Ant Antonio, Tex
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Jung
Kind
BE. K. Robinson
Tom Waters
Zizik Undertaking Co
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Losoya Street
SAN Antonian
Eels
Southwestern Tel. & Tel. CO
Dudinski Electric Works
Soledad
Tel
Mexico City
Monterey
T&gni&gn
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T& GN
Boy
Cus
Col. Peeler
Edward
Bureau
Theodore
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Williams Tax Law
Davy Crockett
Houston and
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