Wreck Echoes From Paso Texas Train Disaster Victims Speak
Special to the Sunday Light Paso Texas March 8. Survivors sing praise of Mrs Thos O Ryan who aided the injured in the private car she led to safety And authorities report 15 dead from the Sunset Limited wreck near Maxon Springs The engineer Al Mast is blamed by some for excessive speed and a failed air brake Officials say the cause remains a mystery Mr W F Lippold postal clerk aboard the train was badly bruised and recounted the disaster including escaping flames and saving others The casualty list includes Chris Kiel and W Price among the dead with some bodies not recovered or identifiable and the engine nearby was a major factor in the wreck.
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Thos. O. Ryan
Chris Kiel
San Antonio
al Mast
Houston
Southern Pacific
Maxon
W. Price
BE. Paso
Stockwell
W. F. Lippold
Maxon Eteie
South Presa Street
Rippold Savas
Mr. Lippold
Sanderson
Sun Reopens After Settlement With Typographical Union
Special to the Sunday Light from New York March 8 reports that the dispute between the New York Sun and Typographical Union No. 6 has been settled. Both sides acknowledge concessions but refuse to disclose agreement details. The Sun office will operate as a union shop going forward.
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New York
New York Sun
Miy
Busiess
The
Sun
Big Six
Bun
Agreed Judgments in Austin Water Case Set for Monday
In Austin Texas on March 8 a batch of agreed judgments will be entered in the United States Circuit Court. Joseph Nalle as receiver of the old water company is plaintiff and the city of Austin is defendant. The total amount is about 50 000 dollars.
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Sunday Light
Austin
Texas
Joseph Nalle
Old Water Company
City of Austin
United States Circuit Court
Roosevelt Platt clash over Naval Officer Sharkey removal
A serious dispute reportedly arose between President Roosevelt and Senator Platt regarding the proposed removal of Naval Officer Sharkey of New York. Governor Odell has been summoned.
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Platt
Washington, D. C
Naval
Sharkey
New York
Odell
Burnet Extension of Houston and Texas Central to Begin
Austin March 8 Work on the Burnet extension from Burnet to Lampasas will start next Monday. Contractor John P Hughes of Kansas City arrives with 13 mule cars and provisions for grading. Project cost is $400 000.
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Texas
Burnet
Houston and
Texas Central
Lampasas
John P. Hughes
Kansas City
Attorney General files two complaints against railroad
Austin. Attorney General C. K. Bell, for the state, filed two complaints with the Railroad Commission alleging unjust discrimination in favor of certain lumber shippers and rebates, in violation of Railroad Commission laws.
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Austin
Texas
C. K. Bell
Railroad Commission
Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Company
Policies Totaling 760000 On Marconi, Says Wireless Telegraph Co
Information from New York on March 8 reports policies aggregating 760000 have been taken out on the life of Marconi by the Wireless Telegraph company of Great Britain. The move is noted as one of the most interesting cases where persons not related to the insured seek death protection for a great inventor.
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Sunday Light
New York
Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company of
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Dinner Hosts Honor Mr and Mrs B J Martin
Colonel J L Clem and Mrs B E Harriman were entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs B J Martin yesterday in a social note from the local column.
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J. L. Clem
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BE. H, Harriman
Cruel Mexican accused after starving horse in basement
Sanitary inspector in Austin reports a Mexican placed a horse in a basement for two days to starve it to death. The animal was killed under city authority. A cruelty charge is expected. Hong Kong dispatch says Kwang rebels seized Kai Chou and freed prisoners. Triad members reportedly join in looting and arson as rebels advance.
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Hong Kong
Kwang
Kai Chou
Kwang Choan Yuan
Triad
Rhodes in Critical Condition Amid Cape Town Dispatches
London briefs report Cecil Rhodes is in critical condition while continuing business correspondence. Officials of the British Chartered South Africa Company acknowledge the illness but say Rhodes is conducting affairs as usual.
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Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
South Affrican Company
Rhodes
Coronation Parade Viewing Points In London Highlighted
London residents seek optimal vantage spots for the coronation parade as crowds gather to watch the event. Officials note popular riverside and park locations, with limited access points and anticipated crowds shaping where spectators position themselves.
Young Mens Christian Association Convention in Cleburne
The nineteenth Y M C A convention gathers in Cleburne Texas from March 13 to 16 with sessions at the First Baptist Church and Thursday events at the Association building. P H Carnes of Wave leads the music with a large choir, and A W Shaw of San Antonio appears prominently on the program.
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Austin
Texas
Young Mens Christian, Association
Cleburne
First Baptist Church
Association
P. H. Carnes
Wave
A. W. Shaw
San Antonio
Travis County Grand Jury Indicts Hearty Aldridge for Killing
The Travis county grand jury has returned an indictment against Hearty Aldridge for the killing of Johnson Miller in his pasture near here. The report notes a prior case of Jom Reed, a white man, charged with killing Henry Jackson over a dog’s parentage, was dismissed.
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Daily Light
Austin
Tex
Travis County
Grand Jury
Hearty ‘Aldridge
Johnson Miller
Jom Reed
Henry Jackson
Bank burglarized in Collierville Tennessee
Bank of Collierville in Collierville Tennessee was dynamited early today but burglars fled before taking any money. Two men were arrested in Memphis on suspicion as the case unfolds.
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Tenn
Bank of
Collierville
Tennessee
Fire Devastates Lorent Arsenal in Paris
A great fire in Paris destroyed the government arsenal at Lorent. Documents plans and reports of Lorent and their importance were lost.
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Lorient
Tragic suicide of grocer Eulogio Valdez in San Antonio
Eulogio Valdez a 56 year old grocer of 2901 South Flores street shot himself with a Winchester rifle while alone in his room after morning, dying minutes later. Neighbors notified police and coroner as details emerge of possible court troubles and a family under shock.
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Sigfoot Street
Beanville
Tom Jeff
McClennahan
Garvin
Valdez
Slory
Adams
Sono
Valles
Rae
Winchester
Jovian Cantn
San Antonio
Mexico
Saltilld
Republic of Mexico
South Flores Street
Texas Revenue Fund Balance at Day’s End
At close of business today March 8 Texas shows the general revenue fund with a credit balance of 1,807,520 dollars versus 1,761,752 dollars for the same period last year.
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Texas
Austin
General Revenue Fund
Texas bills and posts from the national capital
In Washington, Texas interests pass measures in the Senate and House. Culberson presents a crucial Texas bill awaiting presidential approval. no amendments are added to avoid delays. Postmasters are appointed in several Texas towns, and Liebrecht is confirmed as U S marshal for the Western District of Texas. Bailey and Lanham push tents loans to the Texas Reunion. Port Arthur eyed as port of entry. immigration restrictions urged by San Antonio switchmen’s union.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Lanham
Howse
Senator Bailey
Texas Reunion Association
State Smelling Committee Returns From Corsicana
The legislative investigating committee to the State Orphans Home at Corsicana returned this morning. Members S. B. Boyd W. T. Shannon and Expert R. G. Bruce came back while Chairman Henderson Travis and Stenographer Pace stayed to finish testimony. Henderson will return to Austin Monday. Private secretary Thomas Henderson went to Temple and Savage to Belcherville Montana county. No subcommittee reports have been issued lately.
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Texas
Legislative Investigating Committee
Corsicana
B. Boyd
W. T. Shannon
R. G. Bruce
Henderson
Thomas Henderson
Temple
Savage
Belcherville
Montana County
Insurance Firms Renew Texas Permits
The State Insurance Department reports Austin firms renewed permits for the year and most companies filed annual statements by Foday. Chief Clerk A S Thweatt notes most insurers have re entered. A large rise in fraternal organizations is also anticipated, about a one third increase.
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Austin
Texas
A. S. Thweatt
State Insurance Department
Texas and St Louis Southwestern rate dispute set for March hearing
The railroad commission in Austin Texas has scheduled a March 18 hearing to continue the rate division controversy between the Houston and Texas Central Railway and the St Louis Southwestern Railway, prompted by Traffie Manager H A Jones of the Sunset Central.
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Austin
Texas
Texarkana
Houston and
Texas Lane Railway Company
Stouis Southwestern Railway Company
H. A. Jones
Sunset Centra
Railroad Commission
Texas statistics trip by U S Department agent
Tenas statistics special to the Daily reports Austin and Texas data gathering by Mason Peat and B C White special statistical agent from the Department of Agriculture. He conferred with Insurance and Agriculture Commissioner Jeff Johnson, received data, then planned to tour North Texas cities and nearby territories.
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TENAS
Austin
Tex
Mason
Peat
B.C. White
United States Department On Agriculture
Texas Post Office Raises Texas Carriers Salaries
Postmaster W. B. Brush of the Austin postoffice received notice from Washington that the salaries of rival free delivery carriers in Texas rose from 500 to 600 dollars per year. The change, effective March 1, bumps the state payroll to about 10 000 dollars annually.
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Texas
Nish
W. B. Brush
Austin Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Morrison granted new trial in Eldorado murder case
Topeka March reports Jessie Morrison convicted of second degree murder for killing Mrs. Clara W. Castle of Eldorado about a year ago. The Kansas Supreme Court granted a new trial due to an error in empanelling the jury. Morrison was described as a rival in a love affair with Mrs Canté.
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Topeka
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Clara. W. Castle
Eldorado
Supreme Court
Miss Morrison
Canté
Texas Central Railroad Plans 150000 Bond Issue to Waco
Austin March notices show the Texas Central Railroad applying for authority to issue 150000 in bonds from Ross to Waco about 180 miles. The line will use M K T tracks while Texas Central seeks to construct its own rails.
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Texas
Texas Central Railroad Company
Ross
Waco
Texas Central
Sub Post Office Planned Near University of Texas
Austin Texas March 8 The postmaster W B Brush intends to establish a sub office near the University of Texas to serve students and residents in the area as part of the city.
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Texas
W. B. Brush
Universiy of
Democratic executive committee appoints district chairmen
James B. Wells, Texas Democratic executive chairman, forwards a list of district chairmen selections to Jeff McLemore. Appointments cover Gilmer Upshur County Third District, Dallas Fifth District, Austin Tenth District, Weatherford Twelfth, Stockdale Wilson Fifteenth, Henrietta Clay Second Judicial, Roby Fisher Ninth, Palestine First Judicial, Jefferson Marion Eighth, Tyler Thirteenth, Wharton Floatorial, Granbury Seventy six, Llano Eighty ninth, Port Lavaca Calhoun County, and others, with several vacancies caused by reapportionment removal or death. Three or four more posts pending announcement from Rio Grande City.
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James B. Wells
State Democratic Executive Committee
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Dallas
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Smithecounty
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Wharton
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Granbury
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Frederick Opp
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Port Lavaca
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Gainesville
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Ot. Maxwell
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Eastland County
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Rio Grandé City
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War Office proposes new army pay reforms to Parliament
London march 8 report outlines War Office plans by Broderick to increase army pay and institute reforms. The proposal has drawn comment and awaits direct copies from the US-based Universal News.
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London
War Beek Broderick
Unie Ieee
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