Out of the Gool Cantina into the Hot Sun
Special by Burro Dispatch from Pueblo de la Manana dated 20 June 1910 describes El Corregidor and alcalde in heat and tension over city rock sales at West End lake. Izzy accuses rock bosses of private sale while officials defend scarce funds and push-cart licenses amid municipal pressure.
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Burro Dispatch
Pueblo de la Manana
Military Plaza
el Corregidor
Kl. Corregidor
Izzy
West End Lake
Ritz
Mexico
Enbeza Hueca
Beze
Bailey Begins Filibuster Against Army Bill
Senator Bailey, in Washington on June 20, opened a filibuster to block a bill expanding the army engineering corps. When Senator Warren sought unanimous consent, Bailey objected and began a lengthy speech, pledging to continue until the measure fails.
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Washington, D. C
Bailey
Warren
Texas
New Passenger Depot Described for San Antonio
A plan to upgrade San Antonio rail facilities is under study, with laying of new rails and a potential new passenger depot cited in the announcement. The project aims to modernize service and boost capacity as officials review the proposal.
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San Antonio
New engines are ordered for San Antonio & Aransas Pass
J B Peter general manager of the Aransas Pass says the railroad will adopt the railroad commission's recommendations for improvements. The plan includes new rails for Houston to Yoakum Kenedy to Skidmore Yoakum to Moulton, additional passenger and freight equipment, including four freight locomotives and fifty ballast cars, and a new passenger station for San Antonio. Laying of rails has begun and engines and ballast cars are expected ready for service.
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San Antonios
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Peter
Aransas Pass
State Railroad Commission
Austin
Railroad Commission
Peters
San Antonio
Houston
Yoakum
Kenedy
Skidmore
Moulton
Push-cart scheme stirs votes and cost debate in city
In a planning scene a corrupt-sounding alcalde and aides discuss hiring push carts to influence voters. They calculate 26 carts at $1170 monthly, then consider allocating 18 carts to widows for political gain, while naming Clemente Dunn at $45 monthly. The dialogue reveals graft tactics amid a crowded plaza.
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Senor Capitan
Fritz
Alcalde
la Muerte
el Corregidor
Shulde
Clemente Dunn
Town Inundation Threat Looms If Water Rises Five Feet
Pittsburg reports from storms cut districts show greater damage than first noted. Julius Desroche, 62, drowned attempting to reach the north shore of the Ohio near Brunot's Island. At Point Marion a million feet of lumber and hundreds of logs swept from the Cheat river. Brownsville district damages put at 100000 dollars. Monongahela River railroad out of commission. Beaver River flood claims two youths, Ralph and Merrill Walker, 15 and 20, who drowned trying to ford the river.
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Pittsburg
Julius Desroche
Ohio River
Brunot
Marion
Brownsville
Smith's Ferry
Ralph
Merrill Walker
Beaver River
Editor Streight Shot in McGregor Mystery Deepens
Special Dispatch. Waco Texas June 20 The killing of Editor T E Streight at McGregor late Saturday night remains a mystery until his wife’s preliminary hearing this afternoon Sheriff G W Tilley brought Streight to jail after arresting him at McGregor Streight wife about 35 declined to comment her attorney W O Bryans of McGregor and a Llano lawyer arrived to help defend her Streight established the Mirror at McGregor six years ago he was widely known in the region Survived by a 15 year old daughter visiting Oklahoma and a 12 year old son at home during the shooting Neighbors aroused the boy later and said strained relations existed between Streight and his wife burial may be at McGregor or Oklahoma.
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Waco
Tex
T. E. Streight
McGregor
G. W. Tilley
Mya. Streight
W. ©. O’bryan
Llano
Streight
The
Mirror
Oklahoma
Tilley
Roosevelt Secludes Self at Outlook Office Before Wedding
In New York, Colonel Roosevelt arrived and, with his private secretary, shut himself in at the Outlook offices to work through a bulk of correspondence. No callers were allowed as Fenian activity continued until his departure to attend a wedding.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Outlook
Fenian
Five Meat Packers Targeted in Missouri Ouster Case
Attorney General Major opened ouster proceedings in the Missouri Supreme Court against Armour Packing Co Morris & Co Swift & Co Hammond Packing Co and the St Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Co all subsidiaries of National Packing Co alleging anti trust conspiracy to monopolize business in Missouri Two petitions seek exclusion from corporate rights license forfeiture and possible confiscation or fines as warranted by the court
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Jefferson City
Major
Supreme Court
Armour Pacing Co
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Hammond Packing Co
St. Louis Dressed Beef
Armour, Swift and Morris
Hammond and St
Missouri
Taft Moves to Pass Campaign Donations Publicity Bill
President Taft, buoyed by early legislative success, intends to push a bill requiring disclosure of campaign contributions for campaigns involving federal officers before the current session adjourns. The measure aims to increase transparency in federal race funding.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Wendling Indicted for Murder. Governor Orders Requisition
Associated Press reports in Louisville on June 20 that grand jury indicted Joseph Wendling for the murder of Alma Kellner. Governor Wilson issued a requisition within minutes. Wendling is believed to be under surveillance in Texas as police maintain restraint.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Wilson
Wendling
Texas
Requisition Issued For Texas Return Of Suspect Wendling
A requisition on the governor of Texas has been issued for the return of Joseph Wendling, wanted in Louisville for the murder of Alma Keliner. The action was kept secret until noon today after being issued Saturday afternoon. A Louisville detective has traveled to Texas and identified Wendling, according to reports received.
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Frankfort
Texas
Joseph Wendling
Louisville
Alma Keliner
Wendling
Boy Aged Eight Kills Six Year Old Girl in Belton
Belton Texas June 20 a tragic incident among children left one girl aged six dead after a boy aged eight mishandled a firearm he believed unloaded. The weapon discharged instantly killing Julia Belle Rayther. The report notes several children were playing nearby at the time.
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Belton
Tex
Blake Birdwell
Julia Belle Rayther
Beaumont Electrical Workers Strike
Beaumont Texas June 20 electrical workers here went on strike today demanding three day shifts of eight hours each instead of two twelve hour shifts. Employers gave no statement but are not ready to consider the demands. Walkout is not expected to affect current contracts.
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Beaumont
Tex
Thousands of Signatures Favor New San Antonio Charter
The Commission Government league weighs a request to Governor Campbell to permit a statewide vote on a completely new San Antonio charter. If allowed, the plan is to pass the charter in a special legislative session but have it take effect only after public approval. Demonstrators aim to secure over 3000 signatures and begin immediate petition drives to back the measure.
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Commission Government League
Campbell
San Antonio
Commission
P. C. Woods
Sailboat disaster drowns Dr. Lusk in Chicago lake
The body of Dr. Lusk was recovered from the lake off Thirty-fifth Street in Chicago. Authorities believe he drowned when a sailboat capsized during Saturday's gale.
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Chicago
Dr. Lusk
Seventy-fifth Street
Voters Won’t Have To Take Part In Ballot Debate
The Democratic Committee agrees on no pledge beyond the election law. Colquitt’s name appears first on the ballot in Bexar County as per today’s arrangements. The piece notes a dead ballot condition in the county and outlines the decisive setup for the election day.
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Democratic Committee
Bexar County
Lindsey Withdraws From Sheriff Nomination In Texas Primary
The committee decided voters in the Bexar county democratic primaries face no further tests beyond the Terrell election law. C M Chambers withdrew from the primaries fearing it would vitiate the ballot. O B Colquitt earned first place as gubernatorial candidate. John W Tobin named sheriff with B D Lindsey having withdrawn. Election judges and secretary Joe A Lipscomb were appointed. nominations to be by plurality. Voters pledged to democracy noted at ballot top.
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Terrell
C. M. Chambers
Lor
O. B. Colquitt
John W. Tobin
B. D. Lindsey
H. E B. Hildebrand
Joe A. Lipscomb
C. Eldredge
Bexar County
Feud Suspect Kills Judge and Wounds Mother
In Jackson Kentucky on June 20 Asbury cer, linked to a feud, shot and killed Judge gate and wounded Fugate's mother. Fugates were tenants on Spicer's farm. Spicer telephoned to report the killings and that he would surrender after coming to Jackson. Details on Mrs Fugate injuries and feud cause are unclear.
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Jackson, Ky
Twelve Prisoners Escape From Jail
Special Dispatch Muskogee Oklahoma June 20 twelve Wagoner county prisoners confined in the federal jail here escaped Saturday night after breaking out of the building five others confined in jail did not attempt the escape John Kerney a farmer reports being held up and robbed a load of provisions and money were taken authorities believe the escape was connected to the robbery the escape was not known until this morning
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Muskogee
Okla
Wagoner County
Toek
John Kerney
Ori
Far McFarland Case Continued In District Court
Houston, June 20. The case of Far McFarland charged with killing Assistant Police Chief William Mimpl y in a city restaurant three months ago was continued in district criminal court this morning. The defense will again seek McFarland’s release. a new arraignment is set for September 20.
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Houston
Tex
Far McFarland
William Mimply
Im District Criminal Court
McFarland
Babeas — Court
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Lea
Bill
Edy
Railroad Commission of Betterments
Pennsylvania
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Miosaure
Associated. Press
Kentucky
Kellner
Colquitt
Hargis
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