Miles Locked in Boxcar in Mexican Freight Rescue
George McGowan, a Los Angeles telegrapher, was found near Houston after a thousand mile journey in a locked boxcar on a Mexican freight. Stranded without water or food, he endured intense heat, dehydration, and delirium before yard workers freed him at Epotorf. He received care and may face dismissal or transfer.
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Geo. McGowan
Los Angeles
Houston
Messes City
George McGowan
Sfexican
Mexico
Epottord
McGown
Bao
Leskos
McGowan
Thay
Carden Says Slayden Marked Man in Convention Fallout
The Light reports from Dallas August 14 that former Chairman Carden Secretary McNeul and Texas delegates left the San Antonio Democratic convention. Slayden and Garner are labeled marked men for opposing, with voters in Texas described as pro prohibition and distrustful of Republican prospects. The piece notes South Texas will send 15 Republicans to the next legislature and cites a Republican reaction from Fort Worth.
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the Light
Dallas
Yex
Carden
McNeulud
Texas
San Antonio
Slayden
Garner
Phink
Hty Astriais
Eure South
Fort Worth
Pex
P. Brewer
Cecil Lyon
Washington
Daljis
Plunk
Unties Knot in Election Law in Texas Primary Tie
Special to The Light Allstin Tex Aug b4 The attorney generals department held that under Terrell election law a tie in the primary for county treasurer in Hasketti county does not trigger a second primary but is decided by lot and both candidates may not have their names on the ballot for the general election.
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Allstin
Tex
Attorney General's Department
Hasketti County
State Banks Report Shows 448 New Institutions Since Law
A recent report issued today in Avastin, Tex, notes that 448 state banks have been organized since the banking law took effect. It reports that 928 remaining banks are in good standing, with several others facing uncertain status under the new provisions.
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Avastin
Tex
Ex clergyman quits prison in New Jersey release
J Frank Cordova once a South Hiver NJ clergyman who eloped with Julia Liowne and was sentenced to state prison has been released after nearly four years. He left the institution for an asylum and then to a city to ride in an automobile.
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Trenton
N. J
J. Frank Cordova
South Hiver
Julia Liowne
Sager
Atate Prason
Institutum
Asy
Cordovs
Arrest Two Women on Theft Charges in Local Jail
Detectives Newnan and Cagstano arrested two women named Finn Bike and Lottie Franklin on theft charges. They were lodged in jail after an affidavit alleged they stole items valued at four to five dollars from a Clayton area location near Gonzales.
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Newco
Finn Bike
Lottie Franklin
Newnan
Cagstano
Tin
Iaax
Trom J
At. Clayton
Gonzales
Democratic open binders go to wonk campaign effort
Chicago reports the Democratic National Campaign Committee nearing completion of its speakers bureau. John H. Atwood leads about 80 volunteers ready to send speakers nationwide, with plans for a broader initiative and a possible tour by William Jennings Bryan after September 9.
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Democratic
Chicago Bureau
Chicago
John H. Atwood
Great Nuithers
Atwood J
United State
Buyan
Wr. Atwood
United States
Rivers
Mat
Wovhire
Bub Liter
He National Committee
Alton 1. Parker
New York
Itm
Navangi Ommitteeman Andaon
Minnesota
Nathonal Commmittéruian
Toitn Tomlnson
Alabama
Leth Fur
Airship Test in Berlin Proves Successful
The New Parsival airship, built by the Nexile system, completed a two hour 45 minute flight over Berlin starting at Tagel. Maneuvers at 400 to 1000 feet showed excellent stability and responsive handling under moderate winds. The craft landed at the same spot it launched from.
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Berlin
Tnt Jastvil
Tagel
Allindes
Fingers Crushed In Candy Machine Mishap
Max Kuppers, an employee of G. A. Dayétler Manufacturing on Market Street, crushed three fingers in a candy rolling machine at work around 10 o clock. He was taken to a nearby store to have wounds dressed. surgeons fear up to one hundred fingers may require amputation. A portion of the machinery had to be disassembled to free his hand. A man named Kerry Quasso, formerly of the city and now in San Angelo, is reported to be nearby. A waterworks system is under construction with a culvert cap line being built.
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Max Kuppers
G. A. Dayétler Manufacturing Company
Market Street
Kerry Quasso
Thia City
Jocatell
San Angelo
Thieves Fail to Pin Gems on Delegate Visit
Police report no thefts during the state convention as visitors wore many diamonds but crowds and vigilant detectives kept pickpockets at bay. Chief Mauermann notes only one or two professional swindlers were dismissed from the city.
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Mauerman
Mauermann
Convention Hall
Suel
Cupid Swelters Breaks Divorce Court Record
Court officials report a record surge of divorce filings in Golrta fda summer with about four dissolutions daily as Octohar term approaches. Three suits filed this mornlus include Mittle McGloffin and William McGlofin with J C Haines and Mabel Mathes, and J H Bell versus A Dell. The involved couple wed January 4, 1898.
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Golrta
Tity
McGloffin
Williamy McGlofin
J.C. Haines
Mabel Mathes
J. H. Bell Hay
Atl Agulo
Anka
A. Dell
Janwarty
Mob Waits to Hang Black Person in Pensacola Aug
A mob gathers across Pensacola waiting for a Black suspect, Geo. Croombs alias Geo Helturcup, linked to an assault on a young wife with infant. Police search continues. two arrests made but IDs unclear. Fear of mob violence mounts as authorities seek the suspect set to arrive.
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Pensacola
Geo. Croombs
Geo
Helturcup
Miéa
Yarlona
Crouble
Meeting on Fair Rates at Menger Hotel Today
A joint meeting of enent passenger agents from Texas railways and Burl Antonio Fair association directors is held this afternoon at the Menger hotel to arrange rates for the coming fair. Attending are T. J. Anderson Southern Pacific DW Price I&GN, George Lupton Sap, WC Crush Katy, and other officials expected. The morning session was delayed by late passenger agents arriving.
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Aganta
Texas Railways
Burl Antonio Fair Aganisation
Menger
T. J. Anderson
Southern Palfe
DW. Price
1 & GN
George Lupton
Sap
WC. Crush
Katy
Acenta
Where is Rev Wright in mallah cornine police report
Police report notes four fetters received through the Mallahla cornine addressed to Rev Wright care of the fly marshal. Officials are making efforts to locate Rev Wright amid unresolved lines in the communication.
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Rev. Wright
Mallahla Cornine
Maxtto
Wraik
Wright
Madla
Loctte
Taft Admits Weight Loss Doubts After Campaign Training
Taft tells reporters that daily exercise and campaign riding have not yielded weight loss and questions whether more exercise would have helped. He jokes about keeping a horse and declines an offer to swap mounts, signaling a cautious approach to campaign prep amid persistent partisan commentary.
Fate of Mrs. Webb Set for September Term Court
Judge Kemsters today set the September term for hearing arguments on how to proceed in the case of Mrs. Alice Webb former wife of Brodie L. Duke. Webb was recently convicted of cashing a worthless check for sixty dollars on the Great Northern Pot.
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Colcago
Mil
Kemsters
Alice Webb
Brodie L. Duke
Millionaire Tobacco Magnaty
Webb
Negro fined in police court for malicious mischief
T Jackson, a Negro, was fined seven dollars in police court after being found in possession of a purse containing four dollars belonging to Charles Henry. Jackson was arrested about two months ago but escaped en route to the courtroom and was recaptured last debt.
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T. Jackson
Charles Henry
Jackson
Local Weather Report for Baie Au Tania and Vicinity
Weather bulletin notes tonight and Saturday with a low around 4 and a high near 6. Temperature records show today’s reading compared to last year, while a general weather region overview is expected on the next page.
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Baie Au Tania
Potton
Ogden Sees Republican Victory Ahead in Texas
Charles W. Ogden, a Republican, predicted a Republican triumph in Texas. He argued votes range from 430,000 to 900,000, noting strong party support in north Texas and among Democrats who backed Campbell in the primary. He cited prohibition issues and local fights as affecting the race and forecast a heavy GOP turnout.
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Charles W. Ogden
Howkes
Texas
Jay
Ndon
Dallas
Mr.Ogsen
the Light
Campbell
Thor Dandy
Beeayaac
Thay Doula
Hlomuch
Gol- Gin
Mraderleksiure
Nombés
Prohibition Leader Vows U-Turn to Drive Out Sundown Texans
Strong says PAO will win and drive every moon out of Texas. Sterling P. Shong, manager of the prohibition subcommittee, travels from the convention toward Dallas and asserts the movement will prevail. He claims Republican support for prohibition, endorses a strong campaign next winter, and forecasts a large aggro vote and decisive victory on the issue.
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Austin
Tex
Sterling P. Shong
Prohibition
Nilsson Curmpalen
Hera
Dallas
Texag
Republicana
Balloon Burst at Exposition Kills Two In London
At the Franca boitish exposition the envelope of a balloon owned by Captain Lovelace exploded during preparations for ascent. Two people died and six were injured, with one victim Ming TH? 18, secretary to Captain Lovelace, among the dead. The accident is blamed on a match flare. Captain Lovelace and others suffered burns and minor injuries.
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London
Loveslee
New York
Ming TH
Lovelace
Shu
Farewell to the Pope in Private Vatican Meeting
Rome, Ang Carolin e Gibbons met the pope today in his private library. The visitor thanked the Pontiff for aid from Vatican propagandists and the pope said church interests in America would not be denied. He hoped to see Cardinal Gibbons again.
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Ang
Caroline Gibbons
Tor
Vatican
America
Conelnalon
Cardinal Gibbons
Ogden Dominates Texas Republican Convention Rumors
The article reports Ogden's strong showing in Texas Republican circles centering on Bexar and South Texas, with Oppenheimer noting Ogden as the leading nominee potential. It notes Col. Sims of Dallas as a pivotal influence and outlines party affiliations and shifting loyalties underlying the nomination dynamics.
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Oppenheimer
G. Magcumbe
Fred Terrely
Henry ‘Verreil
Cresson
Bexar
Soulty
Dallas
Jurge Ogden
Mententat
Athayelt
Taft
Sudsa Oyden
Guyvernor
Oppenhelmer
Judge Oxwell
South
East Texas
Atwell
Worth Texas
Col. Sims
Simos
Spegeles
Osen
Retiublidia Nonines
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Wag Ith Way
Democrat
Palmer and
Buriner
Democracy
Ang
Republica
Devor
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