Calvin Favored For Texas State Commissioner Of Agriculture
The Texas state democratic executive committee will meet in Austin to select a Democratic nominee for state commissioner of agriculture after J. T. Miner’s resignation. A. B. Storey reports Calvin of Houston as the leading candidate, endorsed by Farmers and various groups, with other hopefuls including J. W. Wilson of Columbus and F. R. Kane of San Marcos contending for support. Montgomery and other figures loom, but Calvin’s backing from farmer associations and A and M College ties place him as the top contender for the post.
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Austin
Manosy
A. B. Storey
Laskhatt
Harrington
Dietleai
Texas
Calvin
Hiefran
Rouston
Farmers
That of Sanitation
D. J. Neill
West
Calvin Es
Farmer
Campbell
Toseph Weldon Bailey
Eyectors
A and M, College
Waltoh Pateet
Calyin
J. W Wilson
Col
Uneville Times
Bailey
Allison May
Wilson
Don A. Bilas
Garvin
San Mares Manor
Grubs
Greenville
Thomas
Wade
Grannview
Oul
FE. R. Kane
San Marcos
Gouthwest Texas
San Delareos
Big Bean
Cnn Énates
Ais
David Montgomery
Montgomery
Catwin
Pats Finto
Houston
Mr. Montgomery
Whidernass
Atadaomeanehs
Morvigg
Miss May Dowling Keeps Secrets at Republican HQ
Miss May Dowling, official telephone operator at Republican Headquarters in New York City, is chosen for her ability to keep confidential messages. The role carries great trusted responsibility as many messages pass over the wires, and she must not hear or repeat them.
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Miss May Dowling
Republican
New York City
Attack on Alvin Huth Stuns Local Community
A violent and mysterious attack targeted Alvin I Huth, deputy tax assessor, at a Crockett Street address. An unknown assailant slashed clothing with a knife as Huth stepped toward a stable to intervene, then fled into darkness before officers could locate a suspect.
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Alvin I Huth
Ms Nome
East Crockett Street
Armer
Tinh
Mati
Mr. Huth
Bennett
Son avenges parents death in Arkansas shooting
In Fayetteville Ayguet shot Luttrell and was then himself cut and fatally wounded by the son of Luttrell. Authorities allege the tenant retaliated after killing Luttrell, while Luttrell’s elder son is linked to the confrontation amid a violent family dispute.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Ayguet
Lewis T Luttrell
Savoy
Westrom
Luttnels
Orel Retel
J J Henkel Returns From New York With Campaign Literature
J J Henkel, manager of the ladies department at Washers, arrived in San Antonio from New York this morning after a six week trip. He brought back numerous novelties to be shown to the public. A district committee received a mail basket of material, while a mistaken report of late campaign literature being sent to County Attorney Newton was clarified as containing only endorsements of candidates.
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J.J. Henkel
Washer's
Topy
New York
My. Henkel
San Antonio
Sig
Fora
Local weather report for LoaL and nearby areas
Weather summary notes the morning temperature at 72 degrees with 4 hour interval data. A comparative line lists 1907 figures including highs of 85 and lows around 65. Forecast details are limited due to illegible OCR.
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Baa Au Fanto
Tonlgat
Worripstay
Fale
Threat for Negroes in Springfield sparks investigations
Springfield governors and federal agents probe a flood of threatening letters aimed at Black residents as secret service officers search for authors and possible behind the scenes organization. White community leaders urge cooperation while a census tracks unemployed Black men as the Seventh Regiment faces possible deployment to Chicago amid grand jury actions.
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Syrvfield
Jere Jair
Springfield
Deueen
Partueruare
Secret Service
Chicago
Wuold Turaday
Wweeld
Mayfield mum on the rate rule
Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports Chalrainy Mayfield delaying comment on proposed emergency freight rate hikes. Mayfield left Rawport Nas 86 with no stated position while Chief Clerk Arthur prepared extensive notes on the issue. No vote expectation or timetable was given for Mayfield's decision.
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Austin
Tex
Chalrainy Mayfield
Donfinishien
Rawkport
Nas
Anton Cy
Commisafone
Colquitt
Arthur
Mayfiald
Wichita Falls Man Dies on Rock Island Train
B P Hines a well known citizen of Wichita Falls Texas died on a Rock Island train on August 23. He reportedly suffered apoplexy while traveling and did not recover. The report notes his prominence in the city and local affairs.
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Wichita Falls
Wicnite Falls
Tex
B. P. Hines
Rock Island
Rejected Bids for Big Port Arthur Hotel Project
Port Arthur officials today rejected all bids for the new 100000 dollar hotel project. John W. Oates, acting stockholder, indicated lower offers were not secured and the hotel will not be constructed.
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Port Arthur
John W. Oates
Ate
Wll
Tragic Yard Accident Kills Worker Near San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Bruno Vasquez, a laborer, was fatally crushed when a moving string of rail cars struck his flat car at the east yards of the San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway. Witnesses described him shoveling rock from the side of the track before the collision. Coroner Fisk conducted an inquest noting gruesome injuries, with Vasquez's left leg severed. He lived at 719 South La Yeosebeeh with his family. funeral services were planned at the San Fernando Cemetery.
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Bruno Vasquez
San Antonio
Andres
Memandes
Ric
Mauro Reyes
Gon Muniovas
Varquea
Iver Tandow Tod Reyes
Beno Dy
Toyondon
Jukticn Fisk
Tooyas Qujtora
Yorkin
Vasques
Quinte O
Audees -Fernandes
Vasquez
Reyes
Mernanity
Vasque
Amy Gelvud
Cleen
Umscheit Fisk
Justice Fisk
San Fernande Gemetery
Fair Weather Forecast Described By Weather Bureau
The forecast says high pressure extends from the lakes to the Rio Grande giving today and tomorrow fair weather. A central storm area is over the state with no expected rain, though some changeable conditions may occur and remain unlikely to disrupt sunny conditions.
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Rio Brande
le Mast
UIP
Altthough
Kern Accepts Nomination Amid Tariff Debate In Indianapolis
The crowd roared as John W. Kern accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination in Indianapolis. He praised party loyalty and promised to serve all people, while denouncing Republican tariff policies and urging citizens to demand the rule of law and responsible government.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kernit
Thailstoriian
Fieht
Democratic Party
Carlit
Uinde
Kern
Hey
Accentinee
Repa Iian
Congress
Republican Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Terent Ireny
Angs
Tig
Woman's pistol stops peddler at Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth Tex August 45 Mrs B Walenier of North Fort Worth ward who threatened with violence by a peddler morning needle she so fused inny ines grabbed a revolver and held him at bay until officers arrived.
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Fortsworth
Tex
B. Walenier
North Fore
Jerome Shook Dice for Drinks But It Was No Crime
Albany reports a gubernatorial inquiry transcript detailing gambline allegations. Richard J. Hand presents testimony on the case as District Attorney William Travers Sterlingull discusses the matter. The commissioner's review cites a New York restaurant incident under the Raines law and asserts the wager could be recovered by the winner under common law.
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Jerome
Albany
Hughes
Richard J. Hand
William Travers sTéronie
New York
Gambline
Romé
Hund
Web tightens for G. W. Fitzgerald
Chicago Aug 25 Captain Thomas T Porter of the government secret service said he identified handwriting on a $178 M note seal tied to a $10,000 bank note at the Wanquere la National bank. The evidence tied Fitzgerald to an alleged theft involving a $977000 package, suggesting a circulating scheme in Chicago.
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Chicago
Thomas T. Porter
Government Secret Service
George W. Fitzgerald
Wan Querela National ‘Bank
AH Trail
Fitzgeraht
Terror in Tenderloin Prompts Work Orders for Vagrants
A chaotic report describes city officials directing vagrant prisoners to labor, with Mayor pro tem Richtur, Chief Manermann, and Cryhun McCaha ordering enforcement. Street commissioners map public properties for removal tasks and assign tools and clothing to prepare workers.
Hundred Thousand Dollar Fire Ravages Omaha Plant
A blaze in Omaha Nebraska started early today at the East Omaha Box Company factory and quickly spread to the Omaha Saddlery and a National Lead Company facility. Estimated losses exceed 100000 dollars as fire crews battled the flames and contained the spread.
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Omaha
Bex Cony Pony
Omaha Saddlery
National Lead Company
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Farmers’ Union
May Land Place
Alvin Huth
J. J. Henkel
Mayfield
Fair Weathers Bureau Prediction
John W. Kern
United States
Wris Ancenan
Corvier Kresifant
John Webern
Ft, Worth
G. W. Fitzgerald
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