Dutch threaten Venezuela with naval blockade after De Reus dismissal
The Hague warned Caracas that a Dutch blockade will be established if demands are not met. The move targets the dismissal of Dutch minister De Reus and rescission of decisions unfavorable to the Netherlands. Dutch experts say the blockade would isolate Venezuela and prevent landings on Castro's shores.
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Venezselan Norte
Calvn
Venezuela
M. de Reus
Netherlands
Castro
Thara
Casi
Larma
OEE PLAN TO FOIL THE GATE BOOST IN TEXAS
Railroad Commissioner Colquitt proposed an emergency order to reduce all freight classes in Texas to counter the recent interstate rate hike. A Dallas hardware man’s letter claimed North Texas merchants face discrimination in favor of South Texas, with further action awaiting Chair Mayfield’s decision.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Dallas
North Texas
South Texas
Storey
Mayfield
Deposits Leap Since the Panic Reported by Acting Controller
Washington August 2 The acting Comptroller of the Currency reported in the latest call for bank conditions that national banks show a rise in deposits since December with individual deposits totaling 197 million dollars higher. Overall deposits are up 1.28 percent from a year ago, signaling a return to prosperity.
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Washington, D. C
Independents Convene State Meeting Amid Kentucky Reports
A fragmentary wire report from Loulavilhes Kentucky notes an independent state convention and mentions burial of Lt and unsettled wartime logistics. It hints at troop movements, withdrawals of American Folkieo company, and a water outfit in charge, with rumors of subsequent troubles.
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Loulavilhes
Lt Wan
Folkieo Company
Kentucky
FAL: 10 PAY TAXES TO BE SUED
Eyecal to The Light Austin Texas Aug. 22 The comptroller s department preparing most corporations subject to gross receipts law delinquent in payment of tax for past quarter and any prior quarter The attorney general will in due time institute suit to enforce collection These delinquent corporations face 10 percent penalty and up to 1000 fine for failure to report There are 700 corporations subject to tax for last quarter
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Austin
Tex
Comptroller's Department
Thitieth
Lst
Cartwright escapes lynching after wife’s murder
Conway AV Aug 22 A Greenbriar J A Cartwright accused of murdering his wife last night narrowly escaped lynching. A mob halted his flight across country and he was landed in jail at Conway early this morning. A special court will hear the speedy case.
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Greenbriar
J. A. Cartwright
Cartwright
Ife
A. J. Bickens
Dickens
Los Angeles capitalists plan million dollar telephone project
Special to The Light from Pallas Texas Aug 22 reports Los Angeles capitalists announced a plan to invest a million dollars to build a new telephone exchange to compete with the Southwestern Company. Construction was to begin in the fall.
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Pallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Southwestern
Heavy Rain Brings Joy to Fort Worth Area
Special to The Light Hort World Texas August 28 reports a heavy wall shower flooding streets and basements across Fort Worth. Rain damaged property and farms, with some losses mounting to hundreds of thousands. Water supply and stockman needs prompted extended relief efforts as moisture benefits drier western regions.
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Tex
Azores
Murder mystery in San Antonio man Cannavacoli slain
Police expanded inquiry into the doubt circling the death of Giovannii Cannavacoli known as Frank Giovanni for 23 years in San Antonio. Investigators pursue a hunch that a former wife, a housekeeper, and unknown companions were involved as motives point to robbery and revenge. The victim, a former bartender with a daughter, kept valuables in a leather bag and a wallet, with a gold watch recovered at the scene.
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Giovanni Cinnavacoli
Exsalaon Heeper
Liallans
Zavaia Street
GiovanniiAnnavacoli
San Antonio
Frank Giovanni
Galcon
Anettle
Stig
Mca. A. Sedram
Cameron Street
Macon
Monsy
Wude Ong
Cannayacal
Ceongvok
Philomena
Saunavols
Corporation Court
William Jennings Bryan's campaign plans revised
Hearst dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan informed by campaign managers that southern states were unlikely to yield gains, prompting a shift away from a southern tour. Plans include renewed emphasis on the middle west and east as Bryan considers speaking routes in New York New Jersey and Maryland with a large Bryan gathering on September 8.
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Hearst
Leageg Wire
Chicago
William Junnings Hrvan
New York
Maryland
Georgia
Tennessee
Middle States
Hairview
Hone
Middle West
Bryan
Ccess
New Jersey
Heavy rain damages Hillsboro properties in summer storm
Spécial to The Light reports an unusually heavy rain in Hillsboro Texas on August 32 causing property damage and soil erosion. The storm disrupted streets and brought temporary flooding but may benefit irrigation. Estimated losses reach about twenty thousand dollars, with some structures sustaining moderate harm.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Empa
Lone Outlaw and Unarmed Dehes Posae Rasps Town
A posse of nearly 200 farmers sheriffs deputies and detectives search the Shawitugunko mountains six miles from Middletown N Y for William Munroe a desperado who has escaped capture multiple times He killed six members of Abraham Deyo's Ireland's Corners farm family felling them with a heavy iron bar. Munroe roams calling for more victims while vowing to kill one more family before capture.
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N. Y
Shawitugunko
Wni
Munroe
Ihs
Ireland
Corners
Gardner
Abraham Deyo
Lyon
Ardner
Mag
Abraham
Dallas Man Dies on a Street Car Tragedy on Light Rail
A Dallas man formerly of Fort Worth died on a street car in Dallas tonight. Passengers believed he was unconscious as the car moved along. A conductor attempted to rouse him but he did not respond, and medical aid was summoned.
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Dallas
The
Tex
Fort Worth
Valaep
Black Hand Seeks Rich Victim Target Again
Chicago Aug 22 The Black Hand makes a second attempt in five months to dynamite the home and business of Anton Tamla a wealthy Italian jeweler at 49 Gault Court. A bomb with a tire attached was found under the stairway thwarting the plot. Three men seen near the Tamla premises fled from pursuing police firing shots as they vanished through alleys, triggering a citywide alarm and surrounding neighborhood panic.
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Chicago
Anton Tamla
Gault Court
Wee Wade
Luna
Jounie
Lucius Wiles
Sarat Hleevl
Tumia
Norge
Prisnt
Crtre
Charters Filed in Texas Aug 22 1800s style report
Austin Aug 22 Charters filed in the state department include the Rio Grande Valley Reservoir and Irrigation Company of Hidalgo Filijateo county with capital stock $10,0000. Incorporators listed as John Clasnar Alamia and W Ta Lipseanh. Also Warmers Mill and Elevator Company at Stratford with capital stock $22,600. Other incorporators named Georgs Ann W M Shook and Jn G Sheldon. Bronson State Bank of Bronson amends charter raising capital from $15,000 to $10.
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Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Irrigation Company
Hidalgo
Filijateo County
Enplinl
John Clasnar
Alamia
W. Ta Lipseanh
Warmers Mill
Ann
W. M. Shook
Jn G. Sheldon
Bronson State
Hank of
Bronson
Taft To Call Extra Session On Tariff Revisions
In Hot Springs Virginia the Hearst dispatch reports Taft pledging to call Congress into an extra session after winning in November to revise the tariff along Chicago platform lines. He asserts broad support for protecting the system and will push Republicans to honor party promises.
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Hot Springs
Patt
Congress
Chicago
Shusetore
Republican Party
Doctor Confronts Rabies After Self-Inflicted Bite
Chicago August 22 Wire reports Dr Antonio La Gorgia founder of the Chicago Pasteur Institute faced rabies after a rabbit skull fracture punctured his skin. He said he has long treated rabies and accepted the risk, describing previous exposures and his resolve to continue.
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Chicago
Antonio la Goilo
Pasteur Institute
Candidate in a Dilemma as Election Certainty Slips
A Denton candidate for legislature faces an uncontested election but lacks a district chairman to certify results. He seeks a way out as the lack of formal authority leaves the outcome uncertain. The district chair position remains unfilled, hindering official certification.
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Denton
Ax. Alig
St J. Hill
Tenton
Demgarnt
Corin
Amie
Rock Island railroad faces Texas charter forfeiture move
Chairman Allison Mayfield of the Texas railroad commission asks the attorney general to file suit to forfeit the Rock Island railroad charter and place the line in receivership. The state alleges ownership control by a foreign corporation and seeks intervention in the International and Great Northern federal receivership. Market talk says Rock Island stock activity hints at potential control changes and possible receiver actions.
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Aire
Austin
Tex
Allison Mayfield
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Railroad Commission
Ganert
Texas Corporation
Rork Island Railroad
Mayfield
Farmer shoots a night rider near Galloway barn
August morning near Brentville Kentucky night riders surrounded Walter Galloway’s tobacco barn after a blaze started by night riders. Galloway fired 10 shots as riders searched the roadside bushes. One rider was shot five times and taken to Falmouth for bullet extraction. identity unknown. Arrests expected soon.
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Brentville
Ridera
Walter Galloway
Galloway
Falmouth
New Mine Find Stirs All Nevada
The discovery of new ore at Rawhide Nevada has caused a wilt scramble to the camp with men and women fighting for box car accommodations to cross the desert. Stages and automobiles to Rawhide are filled to ten times their usual capacity as eager miners offer fabulous sums for transport.
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Reno
Nev
Rawhide
Local Weather Report for Senans and Pecan Region
Sunday shows cloudy skies with scattered sheets as weather offices record a 34 hour period ending morning with temperatures near 70 and 33 degrees. The daily temperature record is compared with last year, noting regional cotton area conditions and broader counter weather notes.
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