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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
3
A popular hotel named the Hutchins Hotel in San Antonio emphasizes home like comfort with first class cuisine and excellent service. Located along the San Antonio river with shade trees and lawns, it offers moderate charges and convenient streetcar access near the business district.
Captain Ben P. Nicklin of the Ninth Infantry addressed the officers at the instruction school on attack. He warned that missteps and haste in war will cost lives and strain the regular army, urging disciplined training, accurate fire, steadier advances, and prudent ammunition use.
Paris dispatch from Lisbon reports a serious firedamp explosion in a Belmez coal mine. Rescue efforts are underway. forty two survivors and seventeen dead have been recovered, though no Madrid confirmation yet.
New York July 9 John D Rockefeller increases his donations to the general educational board by 10 million dollars bringing total gifts to 52 million dollars. The donation releases the board from perpetually holding Rockefeller funds and allows principal distribution by a two thirds vote, aiming to bolster educational programs as income was exhausted. The action permits future reallocation if the foundation’s purposes become obsolete.
Fifteen suffragettes jailed for a month after choosing prison over fines for June 29 House of Commons raid. Magistrate Sir Albert de Butten criticized the scene in the dock. Earlier four petitioners refused undertakings after disorderly conduct charges and were sentenced to three weeks.
Washington reports the tariff bill has cleared the Senate and awaits conference action. Analysts warn remaining provisions may raise duties on woolen cloth gloves lace and many everyday goods, with prices likely to rise soon as manufacturers adjust to higher rates.
In Americus Georgia farmers report the boll weevil spreading from Texas into neighboring fields. State entomologist alerted to the damage and expected to coordinate aid. Widespread destruction jeopardizes an otherwise fine crop as infestation grows.
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