Soldiers Leave and Springfield Citizens Feel the Tension
August 29 Springfield Illinois report on militia demobilization amid renewed unrest. Only portions of state regiments on duty, city ordinances tightening liquor hours, and wary crowds as officials seek responsibility for a recent riot and the Black Belt death. Witnesses scarce, coroner's inquiry progresses with limited testimony as grand jury continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Denacnure Atail
Aly
Ely Rintts
SU Im Foven
Eaulurt
Bali
Hinds
Deauh
Wat
Woolruff
Cnt
Witners
7 Tong
Deneen
Johnson Accepts Nomination From State Demoralic Convention
Governor John A. Johnson announced he would accept the nomination tendered by the state convention at Dimapolis yesterday. The event occurred shortly before noon and affirmed his stance after party proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paok Mhin
John A. Johnson
Dimmeapolis
Texas College Receives Valuable Donation in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Aug 20 A deal last night gives Polyyeckins college the deed to 640 acres in Toyah Valley. The land, owned by the Toyah Valley Grape and Alfalfa Company, is valued at about 240000 and will be improved to supply power for the college as part of its expansion plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Polyyeckins College
Toys ‘Valley
Toyah Valley
Stolen Checks Recovered At Southern Pacific Station
Developments trace the $2000 government check theft to a gang of robbers who escaped with the money. A $80 check payable to E. B. Scott of the noble health and marine hospital service was found at the Sunset passenger depot by Special Officer Jack McDevitt. It was endorsed and turned over to the marshal, with Washington notified of its arrival. Officials say no further evidence places the robbers here, though related counts include a forged $233.83 check tied to the Texas bank incident on the Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDevitt
E. B. Scott
Noble Health and Marine Hospital Service
Mar. Scott
Ghief
J. D. Dodson
Weshington
Marshal's
Washington
Marla Nye Fond Bank
Maeta
Texas
Harrison Leader in Grain Trade Dies Sudden Heart Failure
Sherman Tex August 30 1 Po Harrison president of the Pitta Harrison Grin company and former Texas Grain Ceaters association leader died suddenly at his home this morning from heart failure He was a former member of the school board and a prominent state figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tex
Po Harrison
Pitta Harrison Grin Company
Texas Grain Ceaters* Association
Heart Fallira
Thrusty Comietl
Ie School
Dinner Plans for Senator Bailey Honor in Gainesville
Port Worth residents depart to Gainesville for a dinner in honor of Senator Bailey tonight hosted by Col. and Mrs. W. H. Doherty. Prominent Texas friends join others from across the state for the event, with Clarice Owsley and T. N. Jones among those traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Worth
Tex
Senator Bailey
Gainesville
W. H. Doherty
Clarface Owsley
T.N. Jones
Tyler
Anit
J. Wortham
More Guards for the Border Are Sworn In
United States authorities authorize new guards at Eagle Pass and El Paso in response to border tensions. Marshal Nolte directs George Douglass of Spain and George Hollamon to duty as U S officers. Troops remain at the border with no withdrawal announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Eugene Nolte Tig Gape
George Douglass
Eagle Pass
George B. Holla
Nellie
Massachusetts
Bonaparte
Root
Meyerio el Rio
War Department
Storm Causes Kitchen Damage and Breaks Crockery
A bolt struck the kitchen of Kelly and family at 404 Belmont Street during yesterday afternoon's storm, tearing a section of the kitchen and breaking all crockery. A corner of the kitchen was wrecked but no one was injured. the family carried fragments outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UG. Kelly
Belmont Street
Durlog
Kithen
Holt
Mr. Kelly
Pol
Streets Turn to Rivers After Heavy Rain in Beeville
Heavy rainfall drenched Beeville and the northern region, turning streets into rivers and flooding parts of the city. Thunder and lightning accompanied the downpour, with 6.80 inches recorded in Beeville over 20 hours. Additional showers were predicted for the night and following day. Temperatures remained high in north Texas, with cooler weather promised for that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San J Antonio
Beeville
Texas
Blasting Rocks Gibbs Building Site Delays Excavation Progress
Contractor James Reid uses blasting powder to dig the Gibbs eight story office building at Ava and East Houston. Heavy soil blasts produce dust and heat, drawing attention from passersby. Despite danger, excavation advances once blasting resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
Cottery
Ava
East Houston
James Reid
Halfes Reply to Board Supports School Memorial Plan
The school board discussed a letter from Torrey and Terrell representing the Wall estate on a proposed Hall Memorial School. No details were released, but it is believed that Halfes favor acceptance by the honed of the gonation, and a special meeting will be called to consider the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Day
Lipscomb
Torrey& Terrell
Aretorneys
Wall
Hallt Memorial School
Calleg
Bid To Waco Firm For Church Project At 26000
Special to The Fight Sumford Tex August 20 The contract for the new Method at shared was OS today Well and Adnsworth of Waco being the succesed bidders The centre price is 26000 Santa aveKuey aye commeraiat chembate are looking forward to the Vesalla of the latest triomaph of aalence the qd facttom of Wellula the Jawt gig to field this process The igner factom has been accomplished by the Dutch Professor Onnes who has botten teat 485.8 legreen below freez ini point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumford
Tex
Well
Adnsworth
Waco
Santa
aveKuey
Onnes
Texas Road Earnings Fall in Fiscal Year Decline
Special to The Light Austin Texas August 30 2008 report from the railroad commission shows Texas road earnings totaling 80 886 481 for the year ending June 30 2008 up 14 049 796 or 41 81 percent from the prior year with operating expenses noted in the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Crowd in heart of San Antonio seeks justice after assault
A mob gathers in San Antonio around Garden and Willite streets as a Black man named Henry Barnes is charged with offers ing indignity to a white girl age 14. Police intervene to separate crowd and protect Barnes until he is taken to the city hall for questioning as a tense investigation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio 1
Henry Barnes
Katherine Mr Paul
Garden
Willite
Amy Battle
McGarrity
Garden Street
Skeneavo
Alamo Street
Worth Street
Andy Bate Ne
Vatrohman
Otty Hall
Wis
Colimsa
City to Pave Houston Street in Taunton Plan
A joint city council committee will meet Monday at 2 PM to discuss bids for paving Taunton Street in Houston. Twelve bids were filed from outside Texas, with most bidders from Houston, and the project aims to improve street foundations with concrete and brick materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chixeng' Won Initiee
Comultee
Counil
Taunton Street
Ordinaiee
Maor Bryan Callaghan
Howe
Houston Street
Nacogdoches Street
Santa Rosa Ave
Ace Cordujice
Elly
Cotton Slump Hits New York Market
New York August 20 prices tumbled in the cotton market with October delivery at 8.81 a drop of 37 points from yesterday. The decline, about $5 per bale from the peak, is seen as temporary. The market fell 40 points since last night’s close, about $3 a bale, amid weak demand and bear pressure aimed at Livermore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bears
Livermore
Live Wire Kills Horse At Street Corner
A horse pulling a delivery wagon was killed when a live wire from the Traction company struck near the corner of South Flores and New Streets. The horse, driven by Frank Wernay, a boy about thirteen, fell and was killed instantly. the boy escaped injury. The incident occurred this afternoon as the wagon was loaded with Td. R. Dienenteach goods at 828 Festetreel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Td. R. Dienenteach
South Flores
New Strees
Traction Company
Paeshyy
Frank Wernay
Kansas Mayor Seeks New Fields and San Antonio Ties
Mayor Clement L. Wilson of Tri bone Kansas shows interest in San Antonio business ventures. He is described as a lawyer and loan agent aiming to invest and expand influence, with ambitions in real estate and local enterprises, signaling a possible cross city business move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
San Antonio
Clement L. Wilson
Tribone
Kan
Weiles
Carrington
Astate
Tle
Wilau
Elis Lester
Willett Company Gets A Charter
Special to The Light Austin Aug 80 chartered Willett Candulillit company of San Antonio with capital stock 100000 gaining Texas operation. Willett, a mining engineer, leads the firm to create a Sanderson factory employing about 200. Westlake Construction of St Louis granted permit to do Texas business for a million dollar hotel project at Houston and St Mary streets. negotiations with the St Louis firm continue with no contract yet let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Willett Candulillit Company
San Antonio
Rapital Wteck
Incn
Max A. Mayer
W. C. Sullivan
Walter Willett
Texas
Westlake Construction Company
St. Louis
Ga Utal
San Antonos
Willett
Mh. Willett
Sanderson
Westhike Construction Comppany
Houston and
St. Mary Streets
St Louis
San Aas domlds Weather Log
Frightened weather log notes showers tonight and a Friday forecast. The minimum temperature for the two hours ending dawn records a comparison with the previous year, while the maximum temperature today shows a similar trend. The weather office reports indicate a volatile pattern with varying wind and temperature readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Patty Stout
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plage
Wrns
Johnson
Texas College
Jagk
W’demit
Pensacola
Frs
Hays Millon
Agra
Harrison
Wall Street
Miss Mary
Yolm Mlrnt
Womel
Mungervet
Colemish
Qurel
Tom
Mra
Borrman Wella
Trokarski
They Voles
Halfes
Trumph
Commission
Houston
New York Exchange
Willett Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!