Roosevelt toundertake two Western trips this fall
Special to the Sunday Light reports President Roosevelt will make two tours this fall. One will visit Springfield Mississippi and Detroit Michigan with other stops. In late October he plans to travel into the Southwest as far as San Antonio and may also visit New Orleans as part of the trip.
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Detroit
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Mississippi
Longine
Evanston Mayor Patten Ends May Oats Corner Profits Near Million
Chicago May oats corner ends as Evanston Mayor James A. Patten and a board of trade figure wrap up a market drill that pumped May oats prices. Patten reportedly controlled 10 to 12 million bushels and bought on delivery then sold to shippers, lifting values to around 49 1/4 cents at close after a volatile session.
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James A. Patton
Evanston
Board of Trade
Patten
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Chiccago Board
Dallas Citizens Invite Roosevelt Visit Tour
Governor Sayers invited by Dallas citizens to travel to Washington in early June to extend an invitation to President Roosevelt for a Texas visit in October. Illness prevents Governor Sayers from joining. Lieutenant Governor J N Browning likely to accompany the Dallas committee.
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Roosevelt
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J. N. Browning
Regular Army Strength Reduced in New General Order
Washington May 31 by direction of the President Secretary Roote issues a general order reducing the permanent military strength and altering its composition to carry out the army reorganization law. The total strength drops from 77 267 to 66 497 men, a decrease of 10 700, due to withdrawal of troops from Cuba.
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Roote
Cubay
Roosevelts Memorial Day Speech Triggers Democratic Critique
The President faces sharp congressional criticism for passages in his Memorial day address that critics say attack the South. Democrats accuse him of waving the bloody shirt and unequal treatment of Southern atrocities versus Philippine cruelties.
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Roosevelt
Wade
Congress
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Philippines
Wind Storm Destroys Part of Blind Institute Building
Severe wind and rain swept Austin at 3 am damaging the Blind Institute part of its new structure, uprooting trees and fences, blowing down telegraph and telephone poles, with crop damage likely to exceed 1000 dollars. No injuries reported.
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Beef contract awarded for Austin institutions
The crossing ing Agent Dodge awarded a three month beef contract to B. B. Capertany of Austin for all Austin institutions and the North Texas Insane Asylum. Prices ranged from 4.69 to 7.45 per 100 pounds with hoof and live weight rates at various asylums and homes.
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Dodge Today
North Texas Insane Asylum
B. BE. Capertany
North Texas
Terrell
Crossing dispute over El Paso terminal grades
The railroad commission heard the El Paso Terminal crossing case with the G H and S A Railway near El Paso. The terminal seeks a grade crossing while the other company favors a non grade or overhead crossing. The commission took the matter under advisement.
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G. H.& S. A. Railway Company
Railroad Commission
JLPF DAVIS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN AUSTIN
Austin Texas May 31 The death of Jefferson Davis president of the Confederacy will be celebrated June 3 at the Hancock Opera House by the Albert Sydney Johnston chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs Z T Fulmore will preside Confederate veterans who have not received the cross of battle will be present and receive them if they have more applications.
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Z. T. Fulmore
Must Post Licenses Under State Notice
State liquor authorities order county collectors to display liquor licenses in conspicuous places and enforce posting requirements. Frevial to the Sunday Light reports.
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Sex
Mneiaer
State Treasurer Sends Duties Notice to New School Trustees
The State Treasurer informs newly elected trustees of independent school district boards about their duties. They must file reports and act in accordance with statutes governing their cases. The notice is mailed to all new treasurers.
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Tex
State reports May land sale receipts and leases totals
Special to the Sunday Light the Texas State Treasurer and Comptroller report May receipts from land sales and leases. Totals include School land interest 10004.21 principal 65263.09 lease 53719.52 University land interest 7.60 principal 2.00 Blind asylum land interest 62.77 principal 490.09 Deaf and Dumb asylum land 17.50 Lunatic asylum land principal 39.80, totaling 129783.78.
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Letter Carriers Uneasy Over Reorganization Bill
Washington May 31 letter carriers nationwide show uneasiness over the fate of the letter carriers’ reorganization bill. The House committee on post offices and post roads has not reported it from the sub committee, delaying action and leaving the bill in limbo despite some support.
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United States
House Committee On Post Offices
Bell wins judgment against Houston & Texas Central Railway
Geo Bell, a Black resident, obtained a $5381 judgment in the Twenty-sixth District Court in Austin against the Houston & Texas Central Railway Company. The claim stems from an assault by a company employee during freight handling at the depot.
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Geo
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Houston & Texas Central Railway
Tayo
Penitentiary Chaplain Dead in Kentucky Soldier
Austin Kentucky May 3 The death of Rev H D Mitchell longtime chaplain at the Rusk penitentiary was announced here He was a prominent Confederate army colonel from Kentucky and saw several Civil War engagements Applications are coming to the Governor for a successor to Dr Mitchell.
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Rusk
Lipton Says No New Challenge for America's Cup
New York May 31 The World's London cablegram reports Sir Thomas Lipton states he has not sent a new challenge for the America's Cup nor ordered in a new Shamrock.
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Sunday Light
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London
Thomas Lipton
Corruption Charged In St Louis Grand Jury Report
The April grand jury, aided by Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Foss, presented a final report to Judge Douglas detailing extensive official corruption in St Louis. The report claims no other city or era has revealed such widespread corruption and evidence, with revelations described as appalling and potentially beyond belief.
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Roosevelt Sends Books to the Pope on Papal Jubilee
President Roosevelt writes to the Pope marking his twenty-fifth year as Pontiff and thanks him for kind remarks about himself and Mrs. Roosevelt. He presents a full set of his works, each autographed with a sentiment, and recommends Governor Taft to the Pontiff’s consideration.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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Beef trust drives poultry prices higher in New York
Retail butchers report a planned price rise by a major packing company within the beef trust. Poultry costs have surged from 75 cents to 1 and 1.25 per pair for broilers and from 124% to 15 cents per pound for fowls, with roast chickens up to 18 cents per pound.
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Alabama farmer crucified on tree by robbers
A white farmer, Pam Harless, near Berkley in Madison County Alabama, was assaulted by two robbers who nailed his hands to a tree with wire nails after forcing him to cut timber. He remained bound until evening before farm hands rescued him. His hands suffered severe damage and he may be unable to work for months.
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Ala
Huntsvilles
Huntsville
Pam Harless
Ksalingae
Madison County
Harless
Courts Hear Habeas Petitions and New Divorces Filed
Grand Jury to convene tomorrow in the Thirty-seventh District Court as Judge Clark presides over habeas corpus matters involving custody disputes in San Antonio and Marble Falls. A. D. Jackson’s appeal of a five year term for embezzlement is noted along with several newly filed divorce and damage suits in multiple district courts.
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Plaintiff seeks meeting at I G N depot for health
The filing alleges the plaintiff was to be met at the I N G depot at 11 45 p m in San Antonio for health reasons but no one was present due to telegram delivery causing her to stay in a sleeping car overnight and suffer mental anguish.
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Probate Court Filings Include Guardianship and Lunacy Actions
Late filings in Probate Court show Paula A. Siegmat, minor, guardian petition by Serafine Koeln. State of Texas vs R A Branton in lunacy proceedings. State of Texas vs Mrs BE A Quinn for lunacy information.
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Serafine Koeln
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Surgeon L D Hill retires from Confederate Home at Austin
At the Confederate Home in Austin Texas on May 31 the board accepted the resignation of Dr L D Hill surgeon and physician. Dr Joseph Gilbert formerly of this city now Bastrop was elected to fill the unexpired term. Col J Rogers noted Hill resigned for health reasons and rejected allegations of neglect or poor sanitation as the cause of any inmate death.
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Bastrop
Col. J Rogers
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Moe
Cuba Sanitation Seen as Key to Quarantine Reform
Washington reports officials hope Cuba maintains high sanitation standards set during our occupation to justify possible changes in U S quarantine rules. Surgeon General Wyman notes mosquito transmission remains debated, with Havana and Santiago showing unusual immunity. Officials warn Cuba must sustain cleanliness to avoid a relapse under Spanish-era laxity.
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Bryan Predicts Civil War in Cuba
Special to the Sunday Light New York May 31 W J Bryan predicts Cuba will face civil war due to factional dissension among political leaders and that internal strife may paralyze the island's industries after General Wood hands over government to Cubans.
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Texas Secretary Grants Largest Foreign Oil Permit
The Texas secretary of state grants Higgins Standard Oil of Lake Charles a 10 million dollar capital stock permit, the largest foreign oil company approved to operate in Texas. Springfield-Beaumont Oil of Portland Maine also receives a permit, with other charters filed for J. W. Slaughter Construction of Dallas, Thompson Hill Transportation of Beaumont, Great Southern Refining of Texas, Vinsea Club rooms of Sherman, and The New Century Cotton Mills of Dallas files an amendment. quarterly passenger taxes are paid by Gulf and Inter-State Railroad, StBeaks and San Francisco Railway, and Penns and Great Northern Railroad for the March quarter.
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No Statehood Yet Delays For Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico
In Washington a bill to admit Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico is shelved for now and unlikely to pass in the fifty-seventh Congress. The measure faces strong opposition and residents may wait longer for statehood. Austin Texas May 31 The State Board of Examiners released results from medical certificate examinations. One candidate from San Antonio named Sachs appeared among 64 examinees with 44 passing.
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Cotton Cleaning Machine Aids Gin in Jennings Oklahoma
Two men from Jennings Oklahoma installed a cotton cleaning machine in a gin at Stillwater to separate dirt from cotton. They tested 600 pounds of dirty low grade cotton and removed 42 pounds of dirt, yielding apparently dust free cotton. They have applied for a patent and the device promises benefits for cotton growing regions.
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Philippine government bill debate in Senate continues tilt
In Washington May 31 the Philippine government bill discussion resumes in the Senate. Beveridge of Indiana cites testimony for Congressional Record printing, Hoar objects, and Beveridge plans to read if needed. Spooner supports the bill while minority is ready with a report favoring the Panammon route over Nicaragua due to volcanic instability.
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Bank Investigation Proceedings Update In Texas
The legislative committee renewed the treasury inquiry and the First National Bank matter. Dr Rad Dae testified about past requests to hold warrants for months and stamping cashed warrants, while H L Haynes and Secretary of State John G Ted provided brief testimony on treasury procedures and department inventories.
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Rad Dae
Teeman Savage
Brackenrid
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Bermuda's Big Dock Thefloat destined for Bermuda
Special to the Sunday Light reports a heavy dock built in the country and now at New Orleans. The device is said to be more powerful than Bermuda's dock and features a lifting capacity. Towing plans include transporting the dock to Bermuda for testing and use.
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New Orleans
Ida Batt
Roohwn Be sion Member Seized in Boston May melee
A fragmentary report from Boston describes a senior aide to General rae tained inside a harbor area during a tense incident. The scene involved Major and an Admiral with ships present and a possible seizure or confrontation underway at the river or harbor.
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