Special Train to Portland Arranged by Texas Travelers
Chairman Michaux announces a limited special train trip for the Travelers Protective Association members and friends from Houston to Portland. The itinerary includes stops at Los Angeles Monterey and San Francisco with a two hour layover in El Paso, and a return via Denver and Colorado Springs. Round trip price is 50 dollars plus 16 for a Sunset Limited berth. capacity 100, applications open.
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Michaux
D. K. W.miaux
Texas
Itheers
Asdmom Pers
Includi Pyres
Ass Bia
Portland
Friends of ‘the
Tyavelé Eiective Association
Ani Eae
Houston
Los Angeles
Cal
Hotel del ‘Monte
Monterey
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Denver
Royal Gorge
Leadville
Tennessee Pass
Canyon
Marshall Pass
S ‘Black Canyon
Gunnison
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Pike's Peak
Fort Worth
Wacilie
Travelers’ Protective Association
Charters Filed for Several Texas Firms
Special to the Sunday Light Austin May 3 The charters filed with the Secretary of State include The O Briant Cunningham Company Walnut Springs capital stock 10000 incorporators Wm O Briant J F Cunningham and J P Cunningham Cook Bros Manufacturing Company of Lufkin Angelina county capital stock 000 incorporators J A Cook S G Cook and Gee P Cook San Antonio Irrigation Company San Antonio capital stock 25000 incorporators R H Russell and Wm MacKenzie Spindle Top Power Company Beau mont capital stock 100000 incorporators M B Bass J T Griffin and M J Bass
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Austin
Tex
State
O'Briant-Cunningham Company
General Merchandise
Walnut Springs
Capital
Wm. O’briant
J. F. Cunningham
J. P. Cunningham
Cook Bros. Manufacturing Company
Lufkin
Angelina County
J. A. Cook
8. G. Cook
Gee
P. Cook
San Antonio Irrigation Company
San Antonio
Capital Stock
R. H. Russell
Wm. MacKenzie
Spindle ‘Top Power Company
Beaumont
M. B. Bass
J.T. Griffin
M. J. Baas
Four new San Antonio sub post offices to open July 1
The Postmaster General confirms four additional sub postoffices for San Antonio will open around July 1. Local clerks will handle stamps money orders registration and other postal services while delivery remains by carriers. The plan eases mail access for outlying residents and reflects ongoing improvements praised by Postmaster Clifford.
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San Antonio
Clifford
Two Small Fires Reported by City Fire Crews
The fire department answered two alarms yesterday. In the first at 815 Crosby Street a chimney fire caused minor damage to Mr. Phillip Manger’s residence. The second at 411 West Houston Street involved a mattress factory owned by Mr. S. E. Gillette with about 25 dollars in damage, sparked by a gun discharged in the factory.
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Phillip Manger
Crosby Street
Morth Flores
West Houston Streets
S. E. Gillette
West
Houston Street
Family thanks for support after death of James McSorley
The family of James McSorley expresses gratitude to those who helped during his illness and after his death. They note appreciation for the many floral offerings received from friends and neighbors.
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James
Jas. McSorley
New Hose Wagon to Expand Fire Department Service
Fire Chief Tobin plans changes to enlarge and equip the department for better response to serious fires. The Market Street chemical station will gain a hose wagon, with relocations among Engine Companies and a new wagon installed at No 2. The changes, including repainting of the new wagon, take effect June 1.
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Tobin
Market Street
Fire Department
Avenue C
No. 2
Grand Avenue
President Roosevelt to Tour South in Campaign Speeches
Special to The Light reports President Roosevelt plans multiple speeches during the Congressional campaign. He has conferred with Senate and House leaders on campaign issues and expects an extended South tour in early fall, appearing at several public events by invitation.
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Will Stump
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
House
South
Preservation Appeal for Southwestern Missions
The New Braunfels Herald notes broad support across Texas for preserving missions near San Antonio. Readers recognize the sites as aged landmarks whose crumbling fronts and domes symbolize the Southwest’s early era, urging efforts to prevent ruin and protect heritage.
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San Antonio
New Braunfels
Steamship Combine discussed as long-running scheme
A New York report states steam ship trust plans have existed for over a year with foreign owners visiting the U S to arrange the form. J P Morgan is not originator though involved as financial agent. Leyland and Dominion line purchases are seen as steps in the broader scheme.
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New York
Steamship Trust
J. P. Moran
Leyland
Dominion Lines
Hot Wells San Antonio Deemed World Class Sanitarium
A visiting physician notes the San Antonio Hot Wells water possesses unique sulphur properties unmatched by any other spring. He cites its therapeutic value for internal use and baths and predicts San Antonio will be recognized as a premier sanitarium destination due to climate and waters.
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San Antonio
Ark
Cloudcroft Season Opens Under Waterman at Premier Southwest Resort
Cloudcroft will open June 1 with Lodge Dining Hall and Lunch Counter under Geo Waterman management. The resort boosts improved accommodations and outdoor and indoor amusements to maintain its reputation as the premier summer retreat of the Southwest. For information contact agents in El Paso, Texas.
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Cloudcroft
Geo. Waterman
Southwest
BROWN
G. P
el Paso
Texas
WILL FIGHT CROKER IN NEW YORK DISPUTE
Between Lewis Nixon and Richard Croker a quarrel over control of the organization has erupted. Croker demanded surrender of power, Nixon refused, and defiance followed. Nixon won the skirmish and intends to continue, believing this is necessary to preserve his self respect and face a possible enemy coalition.
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Croker
Sunday Light
New York
Lewis Nixon
Richard Croker
Lady Bug Army Aims to Beat San Jose Scale
Washington May 3 The Agriculture Department moves to fight San Jose scale with the natural enemy the lady bug from China. Assistant Botanist Marlot did not return from the Orient with a batch. only a few survived and 14 died. Officials plan to boost natural enemies to curb the scale this season.
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Washington, D. C
Deae of Agriculture
San Jose
China
Botanian Marlot
Orient
Rate Clerks Adjourn After Texas Rail Rate Session
The passenger rate clerks of Texas roads met at Hot Wells hotel and completed their rate sheet revisions. Rates to northeastern points were reduced with likely further cuts ahead. Col Green plans a tarpon exhibit tank at Tarpon near the St. Louis World’s Fair to promote the Aransas Pass coast.
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Texas
Hot Wells
George W. Morrow
Katy
San Antonio
California
Colorado
St. Louis
M. J. Martin
The
Sap
BE. H. R. Green
Texas Midland
Tarpon
Colonel Green
Aransas Pass
Bethany Cemetery gold prospecting plan reported in Austin
May 3 Austin observers say Dalais parties seek to lease parts of Bethany cemetery the graveyard for colored people to prospect for gold reported earlier. Negroes oppose leasing the graveyard amid the discovery rumor.
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Austin
Tex
Dalais
Bethany Cemtery
White-King Oil Company Eyes Four Wells in Sutherland Springs
White-King Oil Company officers return from Beaumont where they struck a gusher and plan to sink four wells in Sutherland Springs territory. They express strong confidence, having favorable indications and having signed contracts for oil supply.
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White-King Oil Company
Beaumont
Sutherland Springs
Death of Representative Amos J. Cummings Triggers Mourning
The death of New York's Amos J. Cummings in Baltimore prompted widespread regret in the House. The chamber’s flag flew at half mast, and his desk near the front was draped in black with purple orchids and spring flowers, marking a personal moment of remembrance.
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Washington, D. C
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Baltimore
Cummings
Naval Academy Board Approves Key Recommendations
The Naval Academy board of visitors at Annapolis, Md, May 3, completed its report with three main recommendations. Cadets would be commissioned as ensigns upon graduation, the title cadet would be changed to midshipman, and naval officer pay would be aligned with army officer pay.
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Annapolis
Board of Visitors To
The
Naval Academy
Dallas Defprats Waco League Game Result
Dallas beat Waco 4 to 3 in a league game this afternoon. Dallas battery was Clark and Berry while Waco’s battery comprised Companion Ahern and Stubblefield.
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Dallas
WACO
Tex
Clark
Berry
Companion
Ahern
Residence Burglary at 240 Garden Street Reported
Burglary at the residence of Albert Dreiss Sr. on Garden Street last Sunday morning. Entry gained by breaking window blinds. Diamond pin and gold rings with sentimental value stolen. Police and sheriff notified.
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Albert Dreiss
Garden Street
Dreias
Dreiss
Sheriff's
Bell Reaches Austin After Galveston Visit
Attorney General C. K. Bell returned to Austin from Galveston where he was on business. Houston lawyer Wharton Bates arrived in the city on assignment with the Attorney General's Department.
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J.B. Clark
Southern Pacific
Navasota
Momer Eads
Austin
A. R. Howard
General Black
Washington
Alamo City
Gen. Bell
Tex
C.K. Bell
Galveston
Wharton Bates
Houston
Attorney General's Department
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Eoo
Fort Sam Houston
Europe Countries
New Braunfels Herald
Pons
Fair—Railroad News and Notes
Eddie Engelke
Rock Island
EB. &. Beard
City
C. H. Wagner
Santa Fe
Milton Everett
General Passenger Department
Terrell
Commerce
Dalkowitz Bros
Jeep
Prine
Ecru
Zephyr
Newine Boys
Smith & Barnes
Thos, Goggan and Bros
Frank Bros
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