Double Not He Is A Criminal Accusers Release Him
M Coffin proclaims innocence in Paducah and will be here Monday. A telegram says Coffin is vindicated after arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses from a Paducah bank. He traveled to Kentucky, pledged to reach San Antonio by Monday, and covered sheriff’s funds with a 259 check. His wife accompanied him and aided his return, while a flawed description initially led to the arrest.
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Governor Proclaims Labor Day in Texas
Special to The Light Austin Alex Aug 24 The governor issued a Labor Day proclamation designating Monday September second as Labor Day urging suspension of public and private business so all may celebrate labor's achievements. He signed the proclamation August 24, 1907 with the state seal affixed.
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Attor ney General rules on phone talk not antifree pact violation
Acting Attorney General Hawkins ruled that conversing over another person’s telephone does not violate the antifree pacts law since the service is not “free” under the statute. He added that a person with a phone at home or office may permit local talk by others since the line’s cost is borne by the user. The ruling responds to an inquiry from County Judge March of Montague county.
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Trade Trip in Peril Over Promised Remittances
Jobbers and Manufacturers league plans a trade excursion next Tuesday but many members have not sent the required checks. Chairman S B Weller and the Secretary warned the trip will be cancelled if funds are not received by Monday morning.
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Taft Honored at Oklahoma City Parade and Rally
Secretary of War Taft receives warm ovation in Oklahoma City as crowds flood streets and hotel lobbies. He meets with Oklahoma Republican leaders, prepares to deliver the keynote speech for the party in the state convention, with a massive parade featuring Taft as the principal figure.
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Veteran Confed veteran found dead near home
Lawrence Amstett, 64, a Confederate veteran and resident of a Confederate home, was found this morning outside the grounds with his throat cut. The razor still in his hand suggests self-inflicted death. He hailed from Galveston and had joined the Twentieth Texas Cavalry in the Civil War.
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Roosevelt Mad Messiah Charged With Credit Destruction
New York August 24 E R Dick of Dick Bros & Co accuses President Roosevelt of destroying national credit in a Provincetown speech. He attacks Roosevelt for driving wealth down and warns that Wall Street panic risks deepening, claiming McKinley era prosperity is dissipated and bond prices could force drastic legal changes.
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Death of Mrs Walvlavick in Galveston
A telegram announced the death of Mrs Henry Walvlavick of Galveston Texas yesterday afternoon. She had lived in the city many years and was active in local societies. Returning from Europe with her husband she fell ill and died shortly after reaching Galveston. The funeral is planned for Monday with arrangements to be announced.
Fire at Matamorgs destroys property in Malamenos
Fire of unknown origin razed the large building owned by Senor A. Manox and Senor TF Schoreck in Malamenos Mex on August 24. Property loss estimated at $26,000 with stock loss about $80,000.
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Monterey Girl Missing Sparks Police Search
Beaumont Texas August 24 police search an 18 year old blind girl missing two days and believed kidnapped.
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Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Sunday. The 12 hour low and 24 hour high near 76 degrees. Light north wind around 4 miles per hour in the morning. Temperatures and wind observed today compared with last year noted. Texas cotton region bulletin and national weather report referenced on page eight.
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Texan Adrift in Big Balloon Lands Near Ridge
Special to The Mght. Waco. Ang. 24 Major J. P Jordan of the Texas National guard had a frightening ride at Balloon park Jamestown. He paid for a 190 foot ascent in the gas bag with two companions aboard. When the balloon neared the limit it pulled the staples and drifted toward Blue Ridge mountain. Jordan opened the valve to descend and landed safely after several controlled drops.
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Explosion kills two at Carnegie Steel Homestead mill
Associated Press dispatch from Pittsburg reports an explosion in the open hearth mill No 9 of Carnegie Steel at Homestead. Two men are dead and many are seriously injured with recovery described as doubtful.
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Traveling salesman dies from chloroform poisoning
J H Caldwell, a Ralston Foods salesman of St Louis, died at the Menger field hotel from chloroform poisoning after reportedly self administering a dose while in pain. The death, ruled accidental, occurred shortly after 7 pm with his wife in Mississippi being notified by telegram. His body remains at Sloan Lay funeral parlor pending disposition.
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Last Touch on Labor Day Event Details
The Taher day celebration committee and grand parade marshals meet Sunday morning to finalize arrangements for the event. The celebration opens Sunday September 1 and the street parade occurs Monday. The committee saves lunch baskets and parcels for Lose attendees sent to Trades Council hall by 10:30 Monday morning September 2. Delegate named master of ceremonies will introduce speakers. Farmers union to provide several wagons in the parade. Bids for concessions at the grounds to be noted on Wednesday, August 28.
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Texas Defers Action on Telegraph Strike
The Austin dispatch reports Texas postpones action on a telegraph strike issue. General Hawkins says no immediate move will be made until the Attorney General Day returns from Mexico. Dallas telegraphers urge Texas to act against Western Union for alleged violations of Texas anti trust laws. Governor Campbell has not yet returned to the city.
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Telegraphers Strike Sparks Talk of Arbitration
Reports from New York Chicago and San Antonio indicate pressure for arbitration as the fourteen day telegraphers strike continues. President Small of the union may visit to assess the situation while Western Union and Postal officials deny new developments.
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