Flood nearly sweeps San Antonio outing party along Guadalupe
A San Antonio group camping along the Guadalupe River about a mile above Comfort narrowly escaped drowning when a flood swept away their camp gear. Mrs. Ridgeway and Mrs. Van Raub were rescued up to their necks by their father, while Mr. Shane stayed to recover belongings. The party alarmed nearby farm residents as the water rose rapidly and their wagon was carried away, leaving tent and clothing lost in the flood.
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San Antonians
L. Shane
West
Gommteree Street
G. G. Ridgeway
Byron van Raub
Matamoros
Guadalupe River
van Raw
Sap
Shane
Shane Inca
Siney
Idgeway
Shaun
Injured Confederate Veteran Dies at Kennedy
A Confederate veteran who was injured in Kennedy, Texas, has died after entering an unconscious state on Tuesday. Authorities report no signs of foul play.
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Kennedy
Tex
Slashed With a Knife On Monterey Street
Oscar Mathews, a young man residing on Bonth Laredy street, was slashed across the left cheek at night on Monterey street. Assistant City Physician Withers attended the wound and applied several stitches. The assailant escaped. arrest is expected.
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Oscar Mathews
Bonth Laredy Street
Monterey Straat
Withers
Hig Thant
Convention Fight Shapes Texas Prohibition Delegates
Sterling & Strong report to a San Antonio audience on a Democratic state convention where prohibitionists expect a pro submission stance. Prohibitionists claim three fifths support and anticipate a platform including prohibition, with the convention to choose temporary officers and a credentials committee amid factional contests. Arthur W. Jones asserts prohibition will be submitted and estimates 50,000 difference by unit rating. The Democratic state executive committee meets Monday to finalize leadership and platform details.
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Sterling &. Strong
Tate
Sla
Dallas
Texas
Prohibition de Bruni
Ray
Arthur W. Jones
Spankers Bureau
State New Abitiah Committee
Tate ‘Campaign
Uvalde
Prohibition Frees
San Antonio
Jones
State Senate
TF Monta Mygore
Clarence Ousley
Markets drift as cotton gains mix with hesitancy
New Orleans reports makers delaying due to uncertain demand while Liverpool shows unease and rises in spot cotton. August up 10 points, October and December up six. silver at steady 6.26 6.22. Galveston steady. Kansas City notes various grain and cotton prices amid wide fluctuations.
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New Orleans
Ans
Liverpool
Seley
New York
Galveston
Fatal Day Looms For Republican Nominating Effort
A ten member committee led by Dr. Fred Terrell seeks willing Republican electors to print on the Australian ballot for William Howard Watt of Ohio and Tagies Sherman of New York. Protests against nominating a Heathen rise as doors close to apprehensive citizens and local party members. The Mission garden rally plans to confirm the report and relive Saturday’s stirring scenes. The committee includes T H B Kingeley WF Glaze August Ahiam J M Oppenhalmer Ben M Hammon Pat Shields J BE Ib gin A H Candawallader TJ Dilly wood and John Kerry.
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Betsar
Tomorow
Fred Terrell
William Howard Watt
Ohio
Tagies Sherman
New York
Mission Garden
B. PF. Kingeley
Glaze
August Ahiam
Jotive M. Oppenhalmer
Ben M. Hammon
Pat Shields
J. Be, Ibgin
A H. Cnadawallader
TJ. Dillywood
John Kerry
Fort Worth Women Prisoners Put to Work on Rock Pile
Fort Worth Texas August 7 two women prisoners were put to work on the rock pile by Police Commissioner Mulkey. The effort aims to keep the jail from overflowing with women.
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FT. Worth
The
Fort Worth
Yex
Mulkey Toilay
Mulley
Davidson's Attorney General Faces Capitol Rumors
In Austin on August 7, citizens ponder why Attorney General Davidson delays an official opinion on the submission issue. Questions swirl about fear, possible offense, and the loyalties of supporters from the last election as Morris of San Antonio weighs in. The matter unfolds as Davidson appears to steer toward a statewide convention fight.
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Austin
Tex
Davidson
Capitol
Attorney General
Will A. Morris
San Antonio
Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Vicinity
The report notes fair to cloudy conditions for San Antonio and nearby areas tonight and Sunday. The 24 hour low reached 72.32 degrees with a high of 86 degrees. The observation today compares with earlier records noted by the weather office.
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San Antonio
Vietaity
Noolght
Sotumey
Weather’ Office
Colton Reat
Aly Mather
Fevers Prompt Mexican Embargo Affects Vera Cruz Progreso
Manuel C. Welles of the Mexican consulate in San Antonio cites international traffic interference caused by a yellow fever report. Brumby health officers embargo Mexican ports Vera Cruz and Progreso after six deaths from fever. Welles says no fever in central or northern Mexico and no quarantine needed.
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Manuel C. Welles
San Antonio
William Brumby
Lexus
Vera Gros
Progresso
Vera Crus
Welles
Involuntary Petition Filed Against Home Furnishing Co
A federal court petition by Columbia Shade Cloth Co and seven other creditors accuses Home Furnishing Co of transferring 4500 dollars of store stock accounts and bids receivable to Gibson and McCreary to settle creditor claims. Subpoenas sought for Gibson and Secretary Treasurer Phélpn. Cocke & Cocke represent petitioners.
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C, E. Gibson
Charles M. Phélpn
Ant
Cocke & Cocke
Glenarm Hotel Sold for 329000 in City Front
The Glenarm hotel on St Mary street was sold today for 99000 cash to J M Bennett of the National Bank of Commerce. The sale follows a March 1907 purchase by Schumacher Meverscheidt and Jeun wel for 20000, with Bennett planning a four story building and a weathered addition to the Glenarm.
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Glenarm
St. Mary's Street
John Schumacher
Paul
Axel Mevrscheidt
Frederick Jeunwel
J. M. Bennett
National Bane of Commerce
Mahneke
Bennett
St Mary Street
Tle
Glenan
Hejgil
Stowe Reported Safe After Dog Attack in Austin Area
A long distance message to police indicates Officer Jon Stowe is not in danger after being struck on the head by a dog on Lois Street yesterday morning. He sought treatment at Pastew Institute in Austin and was stable, with authorities noting his condition as noncritical.
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Jon Stow
Austin
Pastew Institute
Naying Bien
Lois Street
Culeer /Stowe
Texans to File Formal Complaint in Washington Tomorrow
Washington August 7 after a conference between Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Clemens of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Texas representatives regarding a proposed freight rate increase. It was decided to file tomorrow a formal complaint by the Texas railroad commission against the railways named in the increase. The attorney general Pollard of Texas will draft the complaint. Knapp assured Texas that the case will receive prompt attention and be given precedence over other business.
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Washington
Knapp
Commissi Clemens
Interstate Commed Comission
State of
Pexag
Graft Charge Grips Office of Kansas Attorney General
Kansas City Kansas August reports an assistant attorney general under investigation for graft aiding a side war and alleged fee acceptance and settlement before trial. The case centers on Wasselbeck and Trichelt in a welfare-related charge with a court hearing pending to determine guilt or innocence.
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Kansas City
Kan
O.W. Treket
Future IO Bright Ay Harriman Comment on Prosperity
In San Francisco on August 7 EB H Harriman discussed national financial conditions amid crops and prosperity. He warned of potential value declines this year and urged regulated publicity for railroads seeking credit to improve efficiency. He criticized trans Pacific steamship rate reporting and noted shipping companies never sought subsidies.
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San Francisco
Cal
EB. H. Harrimay
Roosevelt
Stl
Benetietal
Dntyn Alate Gomueree Commission
Rail
Acs Dn
Trans Pacife Steamship
Ines Niwel
Governnor
For & Shsidy
Wasiat Veo
Ian vows minor head wounds after bite incident
Ian examined the head wounds and said the lacerations were not serious, predicting we would suffer no lasting effect from the bite. Stowe plans to return home Sunday.
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Ian
Stowe
Alan
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