Mystery hides found in old well at Armbruster home
August 20 report from Houston describes a finder in an old well at O B Armbruster's home uncovering decayed hides including calf and hog hides. Sheriff Anderson notified to investigate the puzzling discovery and its long abandonment in the well.
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Fiuston
Tex
GC. O. Armbruster’s
Umits
Lelug
Arubrusier
Teuinises
Snéyre
Meniog
Hart Gillet
Dallas appoints police and fire commissioners affirmed
Special to the Sunday Light from Galas Texas dated August 26 reports Governor Engers officially confirming the appointment of George Brown as police commissioner and UW. Born as fire commissioner for the city of Dallas amid local city governance changes.
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Dallas
Galas
Tex
Engers
Gd. Brown
Dui- Jae Vader de New Clutter
The Sulu Treaty Salaries and Admin Terms Revealed
A Chicago Sunday Light dispatch dated August 26 details a cable from its star correspondent outlining the Sulu treaty signed at Malabon August 20 by General Bates. The document grants free archipelago trade, presidential oversight limits, slave freedom by payment, travel escort rules, and set monthly salaries in Mexican money for the sultan and officials.
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Chicago
Ita Star
Sulo
Mala~bon
Bates
Mero
United States
Philippines
Jelo
Moro
Mudie Mura
Two Mexagans Killed in Rail Collision Near Waco
In Waco Texas on August 26 two Mexicans were killed by a southbound train on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line six miles north of the city. The men were near strangers Antonio Bouvo and Laghier Ay rank. They were found mangled on the track after the accident was discovered when the train arrived and a hat and bloody clothing were seen on the pilot and trucks.
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Koulits
Praia
Waco
Tex
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Bouwo Ag Antonio
Man Seeks Release Over Alexander Murder Case
In Texas on August 26 H P Erwin requests release from custody alleging County Attorney Alten revised the agreement connected to the murder case involving G F Alexander. He claims Hill may have a path to freedom under current terms.
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Epocial
Sonjay Light
Local Doctor Held After Preliminary For Alleged Poisoning
Dr W A Tryan was arrested in Tioston on a charge of giving medicine to a young girl named Maud Brown. A preliminary examination was held today and he was bound over to the criminal court. The defendant claims to have come from Melinney.
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Tioston
Tes
W. A. Tryan
Gwinee Ahorson
Maud Brown
Tila
Criminal Court
Thawemang
Meliinnay
McKinley Speech Declares Rights for New Colonies
President McKinley spoke in Ocean Grove on August 26, outlining administration aims for colonial possessions. He framed liberty and opportunity as guiding principles, pledging peace first and an established government of law to protect lives and property in territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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Ocean Grove
McEnley
Tahluk
United States
Puerto Rico
Philippinnes
Philippines
Cheritr
Cable Cut Interrupts Santo Domingo Message
Washington reports a cable cut severed the link to Sante Domingo by wireless, hindering contact with Captain Edwin Longpecker aboard the cruiser New Orleans at Santo Domingo. The Navy department may order a repair crew or redirect the Machias to Santo Domingo, with no expected threat to American interests.
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Sante Domingo
Washington
Navy Department
Edwin Longapecker
New Orleans
Santo Domingo
United States
Machias
Santiago de Culy
Rosion
Longuecker
Bim
Water shortage hits Fort Worth crops and daily supply
Heavy drought and extreme heat in Fort Worth Texas have left the city with severely reduced water pressure. If rain does not come soon water pumps will run only six hours daily and a large stand pipe is threatened by any fire. Artesian wells and Trinity Basin storage are relied on as the city faces widespread crop damage statewide.
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Fore Worth
Texas
Himes Lodey
Wichita
Cool headed boy saves life in El Maso Texas
In El Maso Texas on Aug 26 PT B Ragsdale a 19 year old youth calmly stepped between two prominent citizens with drawn six shooters, disarmed one man after a struggle, ending the confrontation and likely saving a life as others fled for cover. The incident involved a real estate broker and other bystanders.
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el Maso
Texas
PT. B. Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Ito
Poll tax delinquents shape Mississippi primary votes
In Tuckson Mississippi August 26 a wave of poll tax evaders affects primaries as counties publish lists. About nine hundred in Leake refuse payment, fifteen from another county barred from whiskey petitions yet allowed to vote in state and county primaries. County boards publish delinquent lists to pressure nonpayers.
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Mississippi
Spellat
Tuckson
Miss
Willinke
Leake County
Ithids
Sith County Board of Supervisors
Negro regiments to be raised for Philippine service
Secretary Booth ins orders enlistment of nearly all volunteers not already assigned to twenty three regiments. Three regiments will be added, possibly all may be used as troops. Miles, under political pressure, had urged forming two colored regiments for service in the Philippines. Totals reach 67,000 under Otis command. Root notes all will be in service. Marriage notice follows for Milas Vakdis Stu and Mrs P Woolf of Prospect Fr.
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Boothins
Ais
Miles
Walter
Eighth Army Corps
Otis
Root
Shesy Hen
Christine
Milas Vakdis Stu
Wesidence Hor Ester
We P. Woolf
MirYou FB. Saunders
Wee Stock Vonmilssion
Vtenistini
Baby Found in Basket Near Benaville Grows Up
A three day old female infant was found abandoned in a laundry basket on South Flores Street near Sin Potiro Creek, in Benaville. Antonio Reyes discovered the baby after noticing a mysterious package, and the couple decided to raise the child, praising her health, plum appearance, and bright eyes as they take custody.
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Antonio Reyes
Benaville
Sin Potiro
Mear
Flores
Eyes
Public Reception and Events Change Notice
The Junior-Minetvel entertainment has moved to Friday night prompting a public reception shift at the M. A. to Tuesday night from 8 to 10 p m. An excellent program is planned. The Ladies' Institute regular meeting is Thursday evening from 1 to 10 p m. Mr Tely O Connor and party visit New Braunfels today.
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Minetvel Entertainment
Tely O'Connor
New Braunfels
A Wise View on Philippine Occupation Politics
Senator John A Spooner of Wisconsin, a leading constitutional lawyer, returns from Europe and weighs the Philippine situation. He argues the president is not responsible for policy, emphasizes the need to withdraw troops only when feasible, and says Congress must provide for a governed Philippines while avoiding subjugation.
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Stee
Washington
Senagor John
A. Spooner
Wisconsin
Europe
Sitnaton
Phippines
Dewer
Mani-ln
Smd
Maula
Congress
Poriaang Escape Salles Capsked With Phase Abroad
Special to the Sunday light reports a Christin Incident near Seabrook Bay as a sailboat carrying Captain Charles Parker of Houston capsized off Crone shore. Passengers include Rector of St Episcopal etiuven Brenham Mrs Nobie and others who were rescued by nearby anglers. The boat and some youths suffered the vessel upturn. immediate responders aided survivors.
Governor Proclaims Labor Day Holiday for Texas
The Texas governor issues a Labor Day proclamation designating Monday September 4 as a state holiday with all businesses to close in observance. A Civil Council session in Waco on August 26 discussed street sprinkling and related city concerns.
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Iseiod
Brooks
Paige
Ifty-Sevanth
San Antonio
B.D. Cavin
Galveston
Cy Adams
T. Waukersly
Gatesville
Tabor
Two M essians Die After Katy Flyer Crash Near Waco
Two Messian g athletes were killed when the Katy Flyer struck them while they slept on the track seven miles south of Waco. The mangled bodies were found but not yet identified.
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Cee
Valued MSIRLOGOM Presented By Volunteers
Dr J G Talcott received from New York relatives the heavy air trumpet once owned by his father The Jats My DW Walcot it ran trumpet used by foremen of volunteer companies and presented to him by members of his company Oh No Nine of New York City. Keserdlay marked the seventh anniversary of the death of Hon C J Wurzbach former county judge of Bexar County
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J. G. Talcott
New York City
Jats My. D. WW
Walcot
Ohl No
United States Expenditures On Pensions And Foreign Aid
Special to the Dusty Light reports United States government pension and aid costs amount to about 400,000 annually. War and Navy departments along with Indian and Pension bureaus absorb much of this, with various international bodies and services receiving allocations. Examples include 100,000 yearly to the Brussels based international bureau for repression of the African slave trade and 1,000 yearly to the International Geodetic Association. The government funds lighthouse service off Morocco, shipwreck aid, and hospital care for sailors, plus support for American consuls abroad and other foreign relief. Total annual outlays reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Washington
Isery Ong
United Staves
Departments of War and
Hairy
Indian and Pension
Buc
Brussels
International Bureau of Weights
International Geodetic Association
Group of
Moroees
Stout
Tatiana
Dreyfus Case Photo Forgeries Exposed Generals Implicated
New York dispatch reports Rennes rumors on Dreyfus case. Bertillon’s and MeiotoguapTus images retouched to fit claims. Witness Bertillon accused of doctoring negatives. generals named may be implicated. Paris unrest feared if Dreyfus condemned. World cable confirms Zurgeries and photographic manipulation by Bertillon.
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New York
Rennes
Til
Thycee
Amirohisis
Naples
Dreyfus
Lyceo
Lhough Kellef
Unis
Lycee
Dreyfus’ Law
Withhaw
Gersholl
Paris
Bertulon
Lem
Rapplin
Berttlontis
Gersiell
Bertilon
Bertillon
Fire at Dr Ways residence sparks incendiary alarm in Beanville
Fire Department and mounted police responded to a midnight blaze on South Flores near San Pedro Creek. The one story frame house of Dr J M Ways was attacked with coal and oil soaked rags. neighbors quenched the flames before major damage. Dr Haysen glee suspects no enemy and says no recent lights or quarrels. Building association holds the property with insurance on household goods. Assistant City Marshal Wokens aided the effort to nab the arsonists.
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Hays
Beanville
Flores Street
San Pedro Creek
New Bow
J.M. Ways
Lamm
le Bearded
Lam
Haysengsle
Transvaal Dutch Army May Field 50,000 If War Breaks Out
The Sunday Light reports from New York that a conflict between Great Britain and the Transvaal could spark a war in South Africa. Expert Bryden estimates British forces would be outnumbered locally, and outlines potential army sizes for both sides, noting a need for at least 60,000 well equipped troops for Britain to project conquest.
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Boevigs
Sunday Light
New York
Britain
Transvaal
Hellish
Dutet
Mint
Mn HH. A. Bryden
Tondon
South Atrica
Tronsvaal
Orings Bree
Cipe
Foutnnesburg
Brydon
Beiliah
Cap
Orange Free State
Natal
South Africa
Pomes -Cer Ee Eee 600 It Is Apparent Fron These Figuras, Saya Mtr. Bryden
Ibe
Ernst
The Coming Light Acetylene Machine Promotion
An advertisement extols the Acetylene Gis light as safe, smoke free, and cheap to operate. It claims no danger of explosion, offers in kitchen or parlor use, and cites endorsements from insurers. W H McGoldrick is named as agent with installations at St George Hotel and several Fort Davis area hotels and stores. Contact J T Wilken Co for details. Percy Cross resigns as assistant secretary of the San Antonio association.
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Geernioy
Aslite
W. EH. McGoldrick
St George
St Maria
Natel Stewart
Fort Davis
Hotel de Garrett
Alpine
Sok
San Antonio
Seorppary
Percy GF Cross
U. St. GA
Chicago
C. A
Ite
Statant
Minnie Shilling Birthday Party Held at Towns Avenue
Mrs Minnie Shilling celebrated her birthday anniversary yesterday afternoon and last night at her residence 116 Towns Avenue with a large party of Indies and gentlemen. Music by a good orchestra and a fine supper followed, then dancing was enjoyed by many in attendance.
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Minnie Shilling
Towns Avenue
Tabby Dad Dr Janis Tatcott Family Mourn Loss of Cat
The Tatcott family mourns the loss of their fine cat Mad hese cat aged twelve years. The pet weighed about eight pounds and was a splendid specimen valued by the family.
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Janis
Tatcott
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