Newspaper Man Dead in St Louis
Special to The Light Waco Texas June 20 News comes from St Louis that Tom Costello who did newspaper work in Texas a few years ago and was recognized as a young man of marked ability in this line died in that city this week He did work on the Galveston News at one time was correspondent for a number of large dailies outside the State also a number in the State He was editor of the Texas Daily Telephone in its palmiest days
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Waco
Tex
St. Louis
Tom Costello
Exas
Galveston News
Thaco Daily Telephone
No Treasury Deficit in Philippine Islands Says War Dept
Washington reports that despite large appropriations for Philippine work there is no deficit in fact. Expenditures are spread over ten to twelve months and internal revenues are expected to offset disbursements, contrary to casual impressions of a shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Spndals
War Department
Treasury
Philippine Islands
Tax on Franchises May Be Needed in South Carolina
South Carolina faces a revenue shortfall with estimated income near 1 million dollars and expenses about 100 thousand dollars higher. The state board of assessors, auditor, and House finance committee plan a meeting soon to consider revenue schemes, likely recommending adoption of the New York franchise tax law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
General Assembly
State Board of Assessors
House
New York
Panama Canal Treaty Debate Draws Alabama Senator
A Herald Washington special quotes John T. Morgan of Alabama denouncing the administration plan to build the Panama canal without ratification by the Colombian congress. The June 20 dispatch frames the issue as a constitutional dispute over proceeding without a treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Light
New York
Washington
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Harvard gives top commencement honor to Leslie P Hill
Leslie P Hill a Negro student from Orange New Jersey earns one of the English parts on Harvard's commencement day. Born in Lynchburg Virginia on May 14 1880 Hill rose as scholar and debater during four years at the university and is noted as earning one of the highest honors of the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Harvard
Leslie P. Hill
Orange
N. J
University
Hill
Lynchburg
Local Option Case Upheld in Grayson County
Dallas June 20 The Court of Civil Appeals today affirmed another branch of the Grayson county local option in a temporary victory for prohibitionists. The suit was brought by a drug company to mandamus the county attorney, stopping him from filing further suits alleging violations of local option law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals
Grayson County
Mandamus
Fort Worth Triumphs In Ten Inning Corsicana Clash
In Corsicana Texas on June 20 Fort Worth won 3 to 2 in ten innings over Corsicana. A three bagger by Disch drove in Barrett for the decisive run. Errors by Lucid at second allowed Corsicana to threaten, both teams turned two double plays, with Zook Coyle Jarvis McMurray and Spencer noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Texas
Fort Worth
Disch
Barrett
Lucid
Panthers
Zook and Coyle
Jarvis and McMurray
Spencer
Riparian rights talk on Great Lakes boundary
Washington reports a British reply to Secretary Hay on forming a joint commission to study riparian rights on the U S Canada water boundary and to manage Great Lakes levels. Britain says steps will be taken soon to join in arranging a commission, with no fixed start date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Washington, D. C
Department State
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Great Lakes
Opponents Push for Extra Session Over Currency Bill
In Washington on June 20, Republicans hint at a revolt against President Roosevelt. They discuss an extra session in November and opposing the currency bill before the December regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washingon
D. C
White House
Roosevelt
Czar's Life in Danger Amid Assassination Attempt
Reports from Moscow on June 20 claim an assassination attempt on the Czar was foiled at Tsarskoe Selo as the court prepared to travel to New Petershof. The would-be killer wore gen darmes officer garb and sought access to the Czar's apartments but the plot was kept from the ruler to avoid alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Tsarscvesel
New Petershof
Belgrade
United States Delays Serbia Credentials Over Assassination
In Washington on June 20 the U S government adopts an England like stance toward the new Servian dynasty. It plans not to recognize the government created by the assassination. Mr Jacks, minister to Greece and Serbia, will not present credentials to King Peter’s government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sergia
Washington, D.C
United States
England
Jacks
Greece
Servia
Peter
Navy Yard Debate Grows Across the South
Special to The Sunday Light from New Orleans June 20 reports naval officers discuss a southern navy yard with broad interest. The consensus is a yard will be established but its location remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
New Orleans
Eseres
The Tate Encampment Bids Sought by Texas Cities
Austin talks of hosting the next Texas volunteer guard encampment as several cities have not bid. A committee will meet General Fred D Grant in San Antonio to secure troops and inspect grounds. Bids are due June 30 1905 with a minimum bid of 10000 and a certified check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Fred D. Grant
Department of Texas
United States
John A. Hulen
W. H. Stacy
Webster Flanagan
P. Wilmot
Henry Hutchins
H. P. Hardeman
E. M. Scarbrough
B. W. Finley
P. J. Lawless
A. C. Baldwin
A. C. Goeth
W. 8. Drake
H. A. Wree
Eeos
Good cotton crop acreage doubles in Panhandle
Fort Worth Texas June 20 There is a big rise in Panhandle cotton acreage as the first plantings proved successful. This season the area has doubled the previous year's. Weather hindered last season's yield but so far this year conditions have been excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Conference Hears Plan to Curb Promiscuous Gambling Aboard Steamers
A conference in New York on June 20, urged transatlantic line representatives to revise methods to prevent gambling aboard steamships. Officials acknowledged public concern and said a plan is under consideration to stop the practice in liner services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas Sanitarium Incorporation Advances Tuberculosis Care
The Texas Sanitarium was incorporated in Austin on June 2 to establish a first class tuberculosis sanatorium. The 60 acre Malone property near Liano, with unfinished buildings and improvements, will serve as the site for this venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Sanitarium
Ity
Liano
Uriah Lott Updates Texas Rail Plan in Austin
Colonel Uriah Lott visits the railroad commission in Austin to report progress on the St Louis Southwestern and Brownsville line. He says operations start July 4 and the full Linton to Brownsville route plus a branch to Hidalgo county’s north coast will be finished within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Lott
Austin
Tex
Railroad’ Commission
St. Lonis
Brownsville
Linton
Hidalgo County
Nothing Against Beavers Special to Tolitaht
Washington June 20 post office inspectors report they have found no grounds for criminal action against George W W Beavers of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Tolitaht
Washington, D. C
Post Office
George W.W. Beavers
Brooklyn
Sewer Construction Plans Jab Canal Street Trench
New Orleans dates confirm sewer work to begin next Thursday showing a trench along Canal Street from Robertson toward the river. The project signals the start of the city’s sewer system expansion with crews moving into the street grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Canal Street
Robertson
Winemaker in Germany Fined Under Pure Food Law
State Department reports from Germany detail the trial of Dr. Wilhelm Schlamp von Hofe of Nierstein on the Rhine for adulterating wines with sugar in illegal quantities and a 1500 marks fine. The case, linked to the forthcoming pure food law taking effect July 1, spurs U S interest in potential prosecutions. Von Hofe allegedly bought about 15000 dollars worth of sugar and raisins from 1893 to 1901 and labeled them grape juice to avoid suspicion.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Germany
Wilhelm Schlamp von Hofe
Nierstein
Rhine
Department of Agriculture
United States
von Hofe
Hanna's Influence Domination of State Campaign Committee
Special to The Sunday Light Columbus Ohio June 20 Senator Hanna controlled the selection of a large state campaign committee with General Charles Dick re elected chairman under Hanna and Col Herrick guidance despite Foraker supporters efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Columbus
Friends of Foraker
Charles Dick
Col. Herrick
High Courts Adjourn
The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin will adjourn next Wednesday after clearing its docket and will begin preparations for the Tyler term. The Supreme court will adjourn by limitation next Friday for a three month vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tyler
Supreme Court
Obituaries and interments in Santa Rosa area deaths
Bertha Krueger age 8 died June 19 of nephritis in Santa Rosa infirmary. Raulf Rimerez age 2 died June 19 of noma on Commerce Street. Miguela Carrillo age 1 month died June 20 of diarrhoea at 910 North Colorado Street. Mrs A B Jones age 60 died June 20 of heart disease at 222 East Mim a ra Street. Luis Mellado age 50 died June 19 of pulmonary tuberculosis at city hospital. Hal Riddley age 1 died June 6 of whooping cough at 218 Austin Street. Interments at Guadalupe county San Fernando cemetery San Fernando cemetery No 4 and St Louis Mo.
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Bertha Krueger
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Guadalupe County
Raulf Rimerez
Commerce Street
San Fernando
Miguela Carrillo
North
Colorado Street
A. B. Jones
Mimira Street
St. Louis
Luis Mellado
City Hospital
Hal Riddley
Austin Street
A Creditable Publication
The Weekly Dispatch has been greatly improved under Chris B. Callan and J Walton Peteet. The paper shows neat typography and abundant reading matter with enlarged correspondence and news budgets from principal cities of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Trades’ Council
Chris B. Callan
J. Walton Peteet
Colored Celebration Closes With Festive Events
The emancipation celebration of colored citizens ends after two days of events. A daytime band concert at San Pedro Springs and a 6 o'clock sham battle between Ex celsior guards of San Antonio and Capital City guards of Austin entertained the crowd at the pavilion during the second day of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro Springs
Excelsior Guards
San Antonio
Austin
Coyotes Threaten Medina Farmers
Farmer McHumber from Medina went to the city for strychnine to kill troublesome coyotes blamed for killing chicks and eating melons, causing losses to local farmers and damaged crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHumber
Medina
Iie
Grasshoppers Reported Damaging Coker Settlement
Reports from the Coker settlement describe very large grasshoppers causing extensive damage. Similar reports come from northwestern parts of the country, noting voracious feeding.
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Coker
Mortuary Notice for Kathryn Betters
Kathryn Mortuary daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam V Betters died yesterday at their residence 517 Hays street The funeral will be held this morning at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Kathryn
Sam V. Betters
Hays Street
Farmer R B Jones Dies of Paralysis at 58
R B Jones a farmer of Sayers Post Office aged 58 died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from paralysis. He leaves a wife and six children. The remains will be shipped to Marcellina Texas for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Jones
Sayers
Marcelina
Texas
Enrique Escalante Dies in City Hospital at 22
Enrique Escalante aged 22 died in city hospital yesterday from tuberculous meningitis. He lived in the city and is survived by his parents and a sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Enrique Escalante
Dividing the Profits Involving Congress and Railroads
Special to The Light reports a planned nationwide post office investigation into corruption rumors in the railway mail service. It notes long standing charges that railroads and some members of Congress profit from mail handling, despite past investigations failing to prove them. Bristow pledges a thorough review of these accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Congress
Bristow
Ellery's Italian Band Delights Beethoven Hall Crowd
A strong matinee and evening concert featured Ellery's Italian band at Beethoven hall with a varied program. Highlights included Rivera Overture Mignon Cavalleria Rusticana Easter Prayer Old Kentucky Home and selections by Curti Mastis and Castelli with notable solos by Palma Lamonte and others.
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Ellery
Beethoven Hall
Golden Gate
Rivera
Thomas Bombardino
Robyn Sig. Curti
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascagni
Signori Palma
Lamonte
Mareh
Baltimore
Erin
Herbert
Old Kentucky
Cyne Secedeas
Priowia
Yradier
Signori _ Metris
Castelli
Robbery Reported at Midnight on Avenue B and Fifth
G Gessler of Clower Installment says he was held up at 12 45 AM at the corner of Avenue B and Fifth Street. A gold watch was taken after a man asked for a match and fled into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gessler
Clower Installment Company
Avenue B
Fifth Street
This City 21 Years Ago: June 21 1882 Highlights
Planning and political changes mark the day. W K Dobon’s central school plan is adopted. Joe Ney Jr becomes Medina county sheriff succeeding Fred Nigall. Quintana street paving set on the Telford plan. Mrs Lacey of Gonzales dies at Mrs Moore’s home on Travis Park Square. Bond sales for street improvements discussed. all bids rejected. Railroad officials visit San Pedro park hosted by Colonel A Belknap. An ordinance governs powder transport in the city. Judge Noon bars Olive Street opening. Ben Mauvermann fills Third ward vacancy after Alderman Lockwood’s resignation. Riverfront rental near Commerce Street bridge approved. Alamo Railway Company granted right of way through several streets.
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Daily Light
W. K. Dobon
Joe Ney, Jr
Fred Nigall
Medina County
Quintana Street
Telford
Lacey
Gonzales
Moore
Travis Park Square
A. Belknap
San Pedro Park
Noonan
Olive Street
Ben. Mauvermann
Lockwood
Commerce Street
Alamo Railway Company
Additions and Structures Planned on City Streets
Magdalene Juarez to erect additions on South Pecos street at a cost of 50 dollars. H Cunningham to erect six rooms on Cevallos street at a cost to be determined. John Burton to erect barbecue pit and shed on Refugio street at a cost of 10 dollars. Frank Helmle to erect addition on Castro street at a cost of 59 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Juarez
Pecos Street
H. Cunningham
Cevallos Street
John Burton
Refugio Street
Frank Helmle
Castro Street
Valise Stolen Then Recovered Near Penland Residence
A valise containing clothing found yesterday afternoon in brush by Officer Applewhite on Baylor street. It was later identified as the one stolen from the residence of I L Penland the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applewhite von Baylor
I. L. Penland
Vious
Five Boys Detained Over Barbecue Stand Theft
Police rounded up five young boys after an alleged theft at a barbecue stand on West Commerce Street. Officers Busch and Mockert charged the youths with disorderly conduct and jailed them pending further action.
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Busch
Mockert
Wast Commerce Street
The Right Principle in Local Discourse
The Gonzales Inquirer laments excessive politics and urges practical farming focus. It argues the state would improve if more hogs and fewer politicians were raised, criticizing current leaders as unprofitable and dispensable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales [Inquirer
Young Couple Elopes At Bridge Then Marries In Secret
A Galveston man and a Belle of the Alamo City quietly wed after a mistaken meeting place caused a delay. The pair secured a marriage license in his city and left at dawn for a small seaside home, while the bride's parents faced the surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo City
Galveto
Disqualification Question Over Notaries Public Lawmakers
The Texas Attorney General rules that a member of the legislature cannot hold a notary public commission without forfeiting his seat. The dispute arose after Rep Curtis Hancock qualified as a notary and Rep Loye did not, with debate whether dual offices violate the constitution. The issue hinges on constitutional provisions barring holding multiple civil offices and the legislature's own powers to judge member qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Bell
House
Senate
Dallas County
The
Statesman
Curtis Hancock
Loye
Hancock
T Statesman
Dallas
Tha
Bell
Austin Statesman
College Graduates Visit Summers Garden for Pleasant Afternoon
Students and graduates of St. College gathered yesterday afternoon at Summers Garden. Courtesy of Mr. Frank Sosa they enjoyed a pleasant time in penny alley and other pastimes.
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John Woods & Sons
Bankers Hicks Building
J. T. Woodhull
Frost
Ned McIlhenny
IT. C. Frost
San Anton
Lytle’s
Geo. W. Childs
Cremos
Gen
Arthurs
Beethoven
Ellery’s Royal
Houston
Muth
Gov't Hill
Toty B. J. Breinfeldt
Carl Becks
Theo
Artzt
Wm, Muth, JR
TERAS
Baking Pioneer Flour
W. W. Walling
Crockett St
DR. Ghas, A. R. Campbell
Alamo Plaza
Wiatthies Bros
E. Houston St
R. H. Wester
Roy M. Beitbel
J. D. Cockrell
Wester Savings and Trust Co
East Houston St
Laredo
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Landa’s Park
Leslie P. Hill Hag
Grad
Uating
Czar
TATE
Uncle Sam
Railroads
Galveston
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