Will Dair y Probe Deepens in Bexar Tragedy
Dick Walton testifies in a farm killing case claiming self defense after Will Frigolio was shot on Pat Set’s farm. Frigolio died in Walton’s cell area from two bullet wounds as officials recount the Stevens farm tragedy. Milk safety news follows with Dallas County board of health plans and dairy prosecutions.
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Venus
Dick Walton
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Wilton
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Stevens
Violence erupts over hay money ending in fatal balcony fall
In a tale from town, Frigolio attacked tenant Sophia Obst, throwing her from a balcony after an argument over hay money. A gun was fired at Obst and then at an elderly man, with the assailant claiming silence amid the conflict before firing again as others described the scene.
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Roosevelt Declares September 2 as Labor Day Holiday
Oyster Bay August 18 President Roosevelt issued a sweeping executive order declaring September 2 Labor Day, a holiday for all government employees who work by human effort. The measure aims to provide a nationwide paid day off for civil servants and signals broader support for workers’ recognition.
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Girl Lands Tarpon in Corpus Christi Waters
Special to The Lech reports Mary ing landed a tarpon measuring seven feet two inches in girth. The catch occurred near Flower Bluff, noted as one of the finest grounds on the Gulf coast.
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Iiss
Marying
Jeumth
Flower Bluff
Soldier seeks death on Austin street but fails to die
A soldier named Connors attempted suicide last night between between and o clock on Austin street by diving under a moving train and later tried to obtain a revolver from a tender. He was taken into custody by a police officer after the failed attempts and arraigned in police court where the case was dismissed. Connors appeared weary and gave no reason beyond being tired of life. A letter found on him advised his remarry after the death.
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Southam Pacific
Na Uate
Connors
Pollicy
Southhall
Kong
Aang
Nalsteyn Worth Texas
Pollee Court
Hoe
Bam Houston
Miss Rosa Marvel 17 Ends Life En Route to Caldwell
A 17 year old girl from Caldwell area is found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, her life ended en route to Caldwell. A Business Men’s club delegation led by Nat Washer plans to visit General A. L. Myer, commander of the department in Texas, at 10:30 tomorrow morning, to honor his coming visit amid preparations.
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Caldwell
Houston
Vex
Rosa Marvel
Dee
Onghol
Snielde
Nat Washer
Elvic
Uate Ann
A. L. Myer
Facm Texas
Aid
Hud Hu
Mose
Uile Formilly
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Gembler Old Settler Dies at 62 in Salado Community
I T Gembler a well known cure man farmer who had lived on the Salado seven miles from the old home died at his late home this morning at the age of sixty two years and eleven months. He came to the United States with his parents over fifty years ago and made his home in the locality. He leaves a widow and ten children among them Christian Fritz Herman and Filward Gembler Mrs Amelia Obet Mrs Anmit Halbardier Miss Liexis Gembter Mrs Emma Schwartz Mrs Awsnata Maldai and Miss Alma Gembter. He also leaves two brothers and four sisters. He was a member of Gurma Lodge of the Knights of Labor and will be buried under the auspices of that organization. The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the family home on the Salado and interment will be in the German cemetery in this city.
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Salado
Gince Ishi
Ar. Gempbler
United States
Christian
Fritz
Herman
Filward Gembter
Amelia Obet
Anmit Halbardier
Liexis Gembter
Emma Schwartz
Awsnata Maldai
Alma Gembter
Christian Gembler
J. J. Gembler
Mary Pieper
San Antonio
Katie Sehlesinger
Katharine Teak
Rio “Modro
Johanna Ackermann
Salada
Hé Salado
Wada
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather outlook for San Antonio area with tonight and Friday details. Overnight low around 70 degrees end of 12 hour period and 24 hour max near 96. Morning wind light at four miles per hour. Temperature records compare modestly with last year and note incomplete Texas cotton market report due to telegraphers strike. full details on page nine.
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Ling
Texas Cotton Market
Weather
Waco Girl on Fire Seeks Bath Tub
Special to The Light. Waco Texas August 16 A girl named Durley caught fire yesterday afternoon in a Me Thomas district home. Her clothes burned off as neighbors aided her. She ran to a bath tub filled with water and plunged inside, saving herself from a severe blaze with uncertain injuries reported.
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Two Men Shot and Killed in Dallas Texas
Bathing, Tex., Aug. 15. Two tragedies occurred yesterday causing citywide uproar. James Williams 9%, a well known man, was shot five times at the post office with three bullets entering his body and death near instant. Sam Parham, an insured, is charged with the shooting and in county jail. The second incident involved Tsthar Pixley shooting Harry Graves on Emo street. Graves fled but fell, after his companion fired in self defense as she claimed Graves advanced with a knife.
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Sam Parham
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Tsthar Pixley
Harry Graves
Aa Graves
Artesian wells fail in Lorena and China Spring region
Special to The Wight reports uncontrollable artesian wells near Lorena and China Spring in McLennan County have failed repeatedly in recent weeks. Some wells are producing at low rates while others seem to be draining, with one well near Waco yielding minimal flow and depths around two thousand feet.
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China Spring
Bouth Bosdne
USA
Kirby and Fiddle Lead Texas Delegation to El Paso
More than 200 delegates, led by F H Kirby and A W Hartman, travel by special train to Paso for a Texas TiVo MIL Mon meeting. Austin, Waco, Temple, and other cities send reps. San Antonio hosts a large party with Hoo-Hoo band aboard.
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San Antonio Tin
Omar Cantry
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Attorney General Rules Against Phone Franks in Texas
Acting Attorney General Hawking ruled today that stockholders and officers of two telephone companies cannot obtain annual use of telephone lines free of charge under the antipass law. The decision bars perquisites and favors sought by corporate insiders in connection with the exchange.
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Austin
Texas
Hawking
Call Strike Of Telegraphers To The Border
Telegraphers in offices from Chicago to the Mexican border strike as Union leaders say morale is improving for a longer fight. Gompers and officials warn no settlement while leaders coordinate a broad work stoppage across the United States and Canada. Weather and labor offices note improving conditions as plans for a Texas information bureau form.
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Canada
Western Union
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Newton
Upermorg
Hersiting
Herving
United States Weather Bureau
Texas Bureau of Information
Trade excursion to Corpus Christi trip details discussed
The Business Men's Club and Jobbers Manufacturers League consider a coast trade excursion. Members weigh charges for a special train and aim for the largest excursion yet. Plan was to reach Corpus Christi on August 20 or 29 and stay all day, with stops along the route and return the next morning.
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