Prohibition Fight In Convention Turmoil Spurs Debate
Prohibition factions clash as Dallas leaders push for a floor fight at the state convention next week. Key figures, from McLennan to Tarrant counties, line up for or against a constitutional ban while Governor Campbell’s support wavers and Ousley emerges as possible chairman. The outcome hinges on Senate and House votes and the Terrell law interpretation. Meanwhile a separate alarming report follows Julius Zander’s alleged disappearance and the missing man’s mother describes the night’s events as police widen the search.
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Valley of that day's session and four night session may be held
Fragmented notice discusses nominating candidates and naming a new committee at a Denver convention. It mentions Storey for State Chairman with ties to Lowkhart and Austin, a railroad commission figure, and hints at alliances with Gailey and others in the party.
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Intey
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Ot Gailey
Dubbert
Fort Worth Woman Die in Oklahoma Murder Suicide
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas August 3 A Fort Worth woman Mrs Jane Smith once a well known resident died in Oklahoma early today Her skull was crushed with a rock allegedly by J M Phillips a Fort Worth relative A posse surrounded Phillips as warning near Faxon and Ife he then died by his own hand The bodies of the assistant and his victim will be sent to Fort Worth for burial Relatives there will receive word
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Irish Sisters Arrive From Ireland for Lake Academy
A party of 25 novices from Ireland arrived this morning by train in four special cars from New York. They were traveling under the Catholic church’s direction and headed to the Academy of Our Lady of the Lake.
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Kaiser Aide Dies Today in Berlin
Frederick Vor Lartanus, chief of Emperor William's civil cabinet, died in Berlin today. He was born in 121.
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Bracket Ridge entrances to gain city land marked by monuments
Mayor Callaghan ordered the street commissioner and city engineer to place monuments at Bracket Ridge entrances marking land recently acquired by the city. Fences will be moved back to the new property lines to tighten access.
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Auto Fire Damages Car Owned by George at Bleeding Brook
A car fire last night at Bleeding Brook damaged the vehicle owned by George Oiffion. Fire crews reported gasoline leakage and say the blaze started when Mr George left the car to visit Heby before returning home.
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Bull Fight Demonstration Ends in Court for Trevento
Joe Trevento, in a sunny Mexican setting, attempted to demonstrate to M Romero the art of fondling the bullfighter’s boundillo. Romero appeared in police court and Trevento paid a five dollar fine for his bold display.
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Mine Disaster Traps Twenty Men at Knickerbocker Hill
Twenty men were entombed today by a gas explosion in the Knickerbocker collieries area near Mahang City. Two injured workers were removed, while the shaft roadway remains choked with deadly gas and rubble, hindering rescue efforts.
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Heat Lifts Grain Prices Across Corn Belt Markets
Hot weather across the corn belt and Dakotas stirs buyers on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat rose about three cents, corn posted a similar sharp advance as traders sought loadings in Minnesota and nearby markets.
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Board of Trade
Seven Hurt In Train Wreck Near Bonaon
A west bound Rock Island line train running from Chicago to the west collided near Bonaon injuring seven passengers and crew. Reports say the wreck occurred this morning as cars toppled and emergency crews attended the scene.
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Kiss May Send Her to Death Threat to Mother in Rabies Case
In New Orleans on August 3, Mrs Lemuel Blythe of Natehex Mississippi was taken to the Pasteur Institute after kissing her daughter Estelle who died here last night of hydrophobia. Doctors say Mrs Blythe shows rabies symptoms and is considered in danger, though no definitive diagnosis yet.
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Book Under Ban By Confederate Veterans in Texas
At a Hood camp meeting in Austin on August 3, Confederate veterans condemned the state textbook board for adopting Myers Elementary Arithmetic. They adopted a resolution denouncing the board and protesting the use of Goose in Texas public schools as sectarian, secular, and partisan.
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Here Seventy Years, Dies at Local Home
Jewus Mas, 75, died this week at his home near the rock quarry. He came to San Antonio at age five and lived here since. The tavern a will be in place tomorrow at 4 p.m. Services will be held in San Merinan cemetery with burial at Hilkermegk.
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Nat Thyon
Train Kills Three at Prats Crossing New Hullain
A fatal train accident on the New York and Snirtford line at Prats crossing this morning killed three men who were walking on the track. The incident occurred near New Pitain where the workers were struck and instantly killed by the locomotive. Emergency crews attended the scene but could not save the victims. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Women Seek Legal Separation in Local Divorce Plea
Wives seeking divorce unite in Bexar County to gain freedom from their marriages. Tarde Knit sues her husband G15 TKnants for separation after 14 years of cohabitation ending July 1908. Fannie Chir Schroeder and Lils Carlos Schroeder married March 14, 1894. they separated in May 1892 and now seek divorce.
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Lils Carlos Prederico” Sehroder
Wife Tells Bill to Swat Fairbanks in Taft Era
Hot Springs Va August report recounts Mrs Taft pressuring Bill Taft in the Ohio delegate fight. The piece portrays Nellie Taft as influential and sharp, guiding strategy with calm resolve, while the president’s stance is described as cautious and pliant in key early campaign moments.
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Weather notes for San Antonio and nearby areas on Tuesday
Fragmented local weather report indicates San Antonio and nearby locales expect morning conditions with temperatures rising to a high near nine degrees and a cooler minimum. The document references hourly observations, a timetable around eight, and mentions weather instruments and monitors in a county facility.
Shock for Ange Track Amen Coming
New York reports shake in stock markets as Governor Hughes plans are pending. Authorities anticipate a dramatic action within the next day or two that could rattle traders across the region.
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Hughes
Preiss Hill Improvement Club Looks to Formation of District
The Preiss Hill Improvement Club reports that a committee has formed to determine the feasibility of creating an improvement district along west street tracks south of East Commerce. A meeting is set for Wednesday August 6 at Stareles Hall to discuss bonds for street work. The group urges residents to attend, promising electric lights and good pavements, warning that nonparticipants will regret not acting.
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Hirge
Talen
German Immigration Convention Promotes Texas Settlement
Special to The Light Galveston Texas Aug 2 officials of the Texas Immigration League announce a convention here to organize efforts to attract German farmers to Texas. Reported figures claim about 10,000 immigrants will come from Germany to settle in the state.
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Bryan Speech Will Be Brief In Nebraska
Lineal Nebraska August reports William J. Bryan will give a short speech totaling about 6800 words. He says he plans to avoid lengthy campaign tangents and focus on fundamental issues in his gubernatorial address.
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Willian J. Bryan
Raservell Fay
Fonda
Charges Assault to Murder In D Clements Case Today
Fragmentary report notes charges of assault to murder involving D Clements. Wives, witnesses, and guards appear in court at Suntiottraight sheds. Bond set for Glaments. further proceedings scheduled.
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Yherved
Ivan Apidayit
Flames Devastate Canadian Towns as Inferno Rages
Reports from Aug 3 describe a massive fire in the Elk River valley and Fernie area. Thousands flee toward safety while fires destroy Fernie, Cary Creek, Michel, and surrounding towns. Property losses mount and relief efforts mobilize for destitute residents.
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Elk River Company
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Coal Company
Sewers Work on Houston Street Reported Complete
Fragmentary OCR notes describe completion of storm sewer work on Houston Street by Feltz Rowst and city crews. Mention of St Mary and added capacity, with water supply improvements noted.
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