McWilliams Murder Case Hearings Focus on Purge Record
A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Dwyer centered on defense efforts to purge testimony about conversations between deputy sheriffs and suspect William McWilliams tied to the Casaway family murder. Testimony from Robert Richards described repeated attempts by McWilliams to discuss “that murder” on East Commerce Street. deputy Stevens denied arrest status.
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William McWilliams
Casaway
Dwyer
Thirty-seventh District Court
McWilliams
Will Tobin
Stevens
Court House
Robert M. Richards
Richards
East Commerce Street
Witnness
Murde
Bob
McWilliams House
Carl
Stevenson
Tobin
Ine
Hall's Texas Wonder promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles
A vintage sales pitch claims Hall's Texas Wonder alleviates kidney and bladder issues along with rheumatism gravel diabetes neuralgia and weak backs. It asserts one bottle nearly always cures and directs readers to testaments. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Missouri and druggists sell it.
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Hall
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
Democrats to pick successor for General Gordon in Tenn
The tenth congressional district committee of Tennessee meets Saturday to choose a nominee for the unexpired term of the late George W. Gordon. McKellar and Williamson announce their candidacy as contenders for party leadership. J W Apperson says he may announce soon, while former Governor Patterson declines to commit now.
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Memphis
Tenn
Democratic District Committee
Tenth Congressional District
Tennessee
George W. Gordon
Kk. D. McKellar
R. C. Williamson
Shelby County
J. W. Apperson
M. R. Patterson
Night of Lynching Spreads Fear in Durant and Caddo
After a lynching of a man who attacked Mrs. Campbell, Durant and nearby Caddo confront heightened tensions. A second white woman, Mrs. Corder, was killed by a black assailant, prompting arming and evacuation of many Black residents. Reports say 75 Black men seized a train at Diamond, and a grand jury is convened to investigate the race troubles.
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Durant
Okla
Campbell
Corder
Here
Caddo
Diamond
Avery Hour
Colbert
Con Grand Jury
Texas Dominates Boston Ad Convention Narrative
William Moore White of Dallas hailed Texas as the star of the National Association of Advertising Clubs meeting in Boston August 1 4. He described Texas 185 strong marching six flags through Boston 100000 locals watching and Texas doors opening wide for visitors and future events in 1912. The Ad club plans a tour of Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone facilities next Tuesday with a luncheon and plant tour. Do Roberts presided at today’s meeting after a coastal trip.
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Texas
Boston
William Moore White
National Association of Advertising Clubs
Advertisers’ Association
St. Anthony
White
Lone Star
Dallas
Advertising Club
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
New Exchange Building
Do. M. Roberts
Association
Denounces Charges as Untrue in Alaska Controller Bay Row
Representative Humphrey of Washington denounces claims the interior expenditures panel abandoned the Alaska Controller Bay case. He calls the Dick to Dick letter a forgery and says the committee will proceed with the investigation during Congress recess, examining all material witnesses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alaska Controller Bay
House Committee On
Interior Department
House
Humphrey
Taft
Graham
Congress
Obituary notices for Petty Lehmberg and Marquez in San Antonio
Mrs M E Petty 78 died at 6 30 am at her son W A Petty 10 Tenth St She is survived by three sons and many grandchildren She was born in Stewart County Tennessee and married Capt BE P Petty in 1849 Her husband died at the battle of Pleasant Hill La in 1864 Four years ago she moved to her son's home in San Antonio Emma Lehmberg 27 died after a short illness at 1619 San Luis St She is survived by six brothers and a sister Petra Marquez 22 died at her parents home 215 Ruiz St She is survived by parents and several brothers Funeral services for Lehmberg and Marquez will be held at local chapels and interment in city cemetery No 8 and San Fernando respectively.
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Marquez
Petra Marquez
Ruiz Street
San Antonio
Thie City
San Fernando
Soldiers in Camp Tighten Drill Before Target Practice
In the brigade camp the 22nd infantry and three regiments focus on preliminary exercises and gallery practice ahead of target range work. Morning drills will continue for two weeks, then one infantry regiment may move to Leon Springs for range practice around September. The Twenty second infantry plans to break camp at Austin on the 17th and hike homeward, aiming for a faster return than the four days taken going up.
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Leon Springs
Texas National Guard
Austin
Reynolds
Army officers reassigned and on leave notice
Lieut. Col. Allen Smith, acting chief surgeon, is ordered to Fort Snelling reporting September 1. Col. Daniel M. Appel to resume post surgeon duties on return from leave. Major Usher to act as post surgeon until Appel returns. Captain Pendleton returns from Fort McKenzie Wyoming after packing personal property. Colonel Sturgis granted ten days leave starting August 17.
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Allen Smith
Fort Snelling
Daniel M. Appel
Usher
Twenty-second
Camp Mabry
Smith
Colonel Appel
Captain Pendleton
Base Quartermaster Department
Fort McKenzie
Wyoming
Eighteenth Infantry
Quartermaster
Pendleton
Sturgis
Third Artillery
Albert Bartholomae to undergo hospital operation today
Albert Bartholomae will be taken to the hospital today for an operation to restore his health. He has been ill for the past three months.
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Albert Bartholomae
Mr. Bartholomae
Harvey Darrall Dies at 90 in Springfield
Harvey Darrall longtime resident of Springfield died at age 90. He was known for capturing the wooden leg of Santa Anna during the Mexican War. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Harvey Darrall
Santa Anna
Springfield
Lil
Unjust Freight-Rate Complaint Over Fruit Shipments
The Transportation Bureau of Wichita files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging unjust discrimination in freight rates for canned and dried fruits and vegetables from Missouri and Arkansas to Wichita Kansas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Missouri
Arkansas
Wichita
Kans
Interstate Commerce Commision
Transportation Bureau of
Firebug's Vacation Brings Safer Days for San Antonio Fire Dept
For three days the San Antonio fire department had no runs due to a fire bug activity, with Chief Bishop and Fire Marshal Ingle believing the threat may be waning after an attempted warehouse fire at Steves Lumber yard. All firefighters celebrate with a two verse song by Captain Morales and report a stretch of restful nights as Ingle patrols previously troubled districts.
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San Antonio
Bishop
Ingle
Steves
Charles Morales
Company No. 8
Farmer’s Bad Luck Hits Crops and Fowls
Farmer George Stewart of St. Louis reports severe losses this season. He cites insects devastating six acres of potatoes, grasshoppers shredding ten acres of oats, dogs killing 100 chickens, and a cherry tree dying as he fears further poverty. He compares his woes to Job’s.
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George Stewart
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Job
Arbitration treaties labeled breeder of war by senate panel
Washington Aug. 15 The arbitration treaties with France and Great Britain sent to the senate by President Taft are described by the senate foreign affairs committee as a breeder of war and not of peace in a written report presented to the senate today. The report was prepared by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Great Britain
Senate
Taft
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ledge
Massachusetts
Waits for Girl Out Fifty Dollars in Robbery
Charles M. Bennett of 220 Pine Street was lured to Third and Chestnut streets by a youth claiming an engagement with two girls. They waited on the Merchants' Exchange steps as two men appeared, pinning Bennett's arms while the youth took his fifty dollar roll.
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Charles M. Bennett
Fpime Street
Third
Chestnut Streets
New York American
Bennett
Merchants’ Exchange
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