Fort Worth Returns Show Submission Lead in County Totals
Special to The Light reports Fort Worth, Aug 4 with 228 counties counted. Submission leads 138,481 to 135,408 while income returns from 25 counties seem unlikely to alter the result. Prohibitionists command about 73 of 129 county delegations slated to vote submission at the state convention, shaping the platform debate.
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Fort Worth
Tex
San Antoni
Sterling P. Strong
Dr Rankin
A. W.jones
Prorilon
Halff Memorial School Donation Controversy in San Antonio
The San Antonio school board debates the Halff estate donation for a memorial high school plan that would fund a commercial and manual training facility. Negotiations trace back to 1907 and 1908 with site at Brackenridge area, transfer rights, and reversion terms if commercial branches are not taught.
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Sol Halff
Hertry
Coliti
Hiather
New York
Kallt Donasion
Sam 2
Harris
San Antonio
Daun
Wag
Hallf
Minoh
Wulff
Sehool Board
Brackenridge Grimiar School
Brackenridge Grammar School
Halft
W. Irackenridge
Hall
School Board
Gchax
HL Bertrand
Ue School Board
BrackenMage Memorial School
Theodore ‘Marti
Yourd
Hall Memorial School
Geo
Wy Brackenridge
Hale Memorial “School
Edgar Searamm
Campaign Fund Expenditure Husks Confessed by Huntress
George Huntress, a county attorney candidate against Tom J. Newton, testified with County Judge Shook this afternoon that his campaign cost $1360 and was needlessly spent. He said funds covered gas, whiskey, cigars, and car travel totaling about $776.40 while one chauffeur mishap inflated travel costs. Huntress acknowledged the largest campaign expense yet and claimed he did not raise funds rapidly enough.
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George Huntress
Tom J. Newton
Hunt
Ress
Unitress
Huntress
Fluntress
Halff Estate Donation Conditions Drafted by School Board
The July 7 communication outlines Halff interests in the donation and the school board's conditions. It notes a desire to maintain a separate technical entity and principal, while risking a diploma from Hallf memorial school. The board would contribute 18,000, but the Hallf estate must cover building and rent without school liability, a matter now with Mrs. Hallf for decision.
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Sol Hallf Memorial School
Hallf
Mra. Halls
Romls
Logging camps threatened by northwest wildfire in Washington
A massive forest fire roared from Aberdeen toward Hoquiam along the Hunig Tuttips Hoquiam road, endangering four logging outfits and 14,000 acres of green timber. Officials warned losses could exceed 280,000 dollars if winds persist.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Anguet
Hoquian
Yasleréway
Poleon Logging Company
Shaw Ang Nelson
Stocksell
Fontie
Hosmer
Nichol
Finn
Samber Caimps
Lta Ws
Vancouver
B. C
Auguak
Hol- Jowlig
Crow's Nose
Fornia
Marge
Felont
Hurned
Joss
Coal Ming
Michel
Ag Inc
Vrovik
Wirth
Shea Picks Bryan To Win In Campaign Tour
A San Antonio report details Nimothy Shea arriving from Palestine en route to Digg and meeting with local lodge members. He discusses party dynamics, predicts prosperity with Bryan as president, notes Republican and Democrat unity, and outlines plans for a Bexar delegation reception and upcoming state convention amid prohibitionist tensions.
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Murphy's Tullnd
Houston
Palestine
Dallas
Fort Worth
C. P. Diggand
Southern Pacific
United States
Shea
Wade
Kuamesa
Pleka Bryan
Agriet
Hegan
Bryan
Ysld
Bexar County
Campbell
Grande V. Birkhead
Albert Horath
Marshall Hicks
T.0. Murphy
F. H. Wash
T. H. Ridgeway
W. L. Bareker
Mls. Hallan
W. 5
Hoefgen
C. ©. Bass
Marshell Leks
Whl A. Morrise
Nab Lewis
I. J. Ward
R. L. Ball
W. L. Barker
Albert Horth
Bryan Callaghan
Namwid
C. L. Bass
Muyer
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Cauvus
Seeling P. Strong
Texas
Fate Plays Cruel Pranks With Death as Emissary
New York reports recount two eerie cases. A 16 year old, William Teng, dies after mysterious insect bites and swelling. doctors suspect infection from mosquitos though confirmation is elusive. Bellevue Hospital cites Mario Gidano, a brainless woman of 44, autopsy revealing near absence of brain matter since birth.
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FATE
DEATH
New York
William Teng
Harlem
Young Bionx
Sandy
Young Blenz
Tve
Awatimna
Mosquion
Bellevue
Mario Gidano
Leonard Gafano
Child Mother Driven Insane by Grief Ends Her Life
Marie Shearin, 16, in Long Island room with a laborer husband killed herself after attempting three methods. She soaked matches and drank water, swallowed cleaner, and then shot herself with his pistol in front of her room, amid poverty and child weariness.
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New York
Abe
Marie Shearin
Long Island
Lunyi
Fivat
Death of Senator William A. Allison in Dulupin
Aug 4 in Dulupin United States Senator William A. Allison died of heart failure in the afternoon. The obituary notes his political career and a long service in the Senate, with reactions from colleagues and the public.
County Treasury Reports July Finances and Cash on Hand
The county treasury details July disbursements totaling 12,463.30 and July receipts of 20,17.53. The cash in box totals 140,880.07 with July balance 161,402.44. County Collector John A Bitter reports July taxes collected 1202.09 and total tax accounts 23,708.78, with 47,507.50 still owed to the state.
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Bexar County
Wy, Walton, Iv
John A. Bitter
Earthquake Strikes Constantine Algeria. No Fatalities Reported
Shaking at 280 this morning lasting about ten seconds caused great damage in nearby towns. No people were killed though several houses were destroyed and many residents evacuated. The quake was felt across Constantine and surrounding areas.
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Constantine
Algeria
Tis Ce
Lwearby Town
Tragic end of Mrs Lilian Cunningham at 23
Mrs Lilian Cunningham aged 23 died at 107 DeVilloiss street after swallowing acetic acid to end her life. Her husband Tom Cunningham found her on their front porch then she collapsed. Dr Berry attended but she died within minutes. Funeral plans set for tomorrow at 11 am from their home. Mr Cunningham works for the railroad and E C Stevens is her brother.
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Lilian Cunningham
Tom
Lv. D. Berry
Cuntingham
E. C. Stevens
Mir. Cunningham
Ms Arma
Bary
Tomor
Ute
Cunninghan
BK. O. Stevens
Train Delayed Two Hours At Morning Arrival
Southern Pacific passenger train No. 9 from the east, due at 7 30 a m, did not arrive until 9 45 this morning. A misalignment of a coach caused the two hour delay as the train pulled in.
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Southern Pacific
Notice to new subscribers in early delivery period
The Light asks for subscribers' patience as subscriptions surge on the first day, with the declarations department working overtime. All subscriptions will be entered within the next day and prompt, satisfactory delivery will be guaranteed. readers are urged to exercise patience.
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Creo
Local Weather Forecast Shows Patchy Cloudy Wednesday
Weather forecast lists partly cloudy conditions for the region including Tor Bw Ain CAE and nearby areas. The report notes temperatures around 70 and mentions wind and general conditions observed by the weather office.
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Vanentutres
Ome
Tadiy Rat
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