Preliminary hearing for ex soldier today
Charles H. Gilson, a discharged soldier, faces three arson charges and two burglary and theft counts. Hearings before Justice Fisk expected this afternoon after complaints filed by City Detective J J Knaus for fires at W Brehmer grocery 361 Seguin street Foard street home of Mrs F Bitter 117 Foard street and a barn at Dr Frederick Fielding 708 Nolan street. Gilson arrested by Delacey of the railroad company in east yards. tobacco packages found in his possession. He protests innocence.
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Charles H. Gilson
Justice Fisk
Gilson
J. J. Knaus
W. Brehmer
Frederick Fielding
Nolan Street
Delacey
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad Company
Brehmer
Sheriff's Office
Complaints Filed Charge Gun Toting In County Court
Two complaints charging carrying of pistols were filed in the county court today. Defendants named are B. C. White and Walter Hitchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. White
Walter Hitchens
Notable Visitors at Local Hotels Highlight City Celebrity Watch
The city hosts a parade of guests from across Texas and beyond. H W Earnest of Merlitt, L C Cole from Fort Worth, and Col J R Black discuss irrigation ventures at the Savoy and nearby properties. Dallas businessmen I Ll Ozair and J W Pranto mingle at the Crockett while Captain J P Cranke arrives from Laredo at the Maverick. Others include Mrs J D Alexander of Cisco at the Gexar, Jim Brown from San Anegro on extended visit at the Losoya, and Nebraskan tourist group at the Maverick. Lulu Long of Beaumont and W R Abney of Lampasas also arrive, with Cyrus B Lucas registered at the Menger. M T Yates of Colorado Springs and Fred H Smith en route to Corpus Christi stop at the Gunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Earnest
Merlitt
Losoya
H. E. BeseGa
Port Lavaca
Gunter
L. C. Cole
Fort Worth
Savoy
J. R. Black
Black Ranch
Cotulla
Ll. W. Ozeir
J. W. Pranto
Dallas
Maverick
Lulu Long
Beaumont
Menger
W. R. Abney
Lampasas
City
Cyrus B. Lucas
Berclair
Bessie Dolan
Taylor
Bexar
M. T. Yates
Colorado Springs
Fred H. Smth
Corpus Christi
National Beekeepers Convention Opens in Minneapolis
Bee keepers from across the United States arrived in Minneapolis for the National Beekeepers Association convention. The program shows two days of business ahead as the gathering opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
National
Bee Keepers’ Association
Prosecution rests in Beattie murder trial at Chesterfield
Chesterfield court heard the prosecution rest its case in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr murder trial as defense opened witnesses. Detectives testified about alleged blood spots on the Midlothian turnpike while defense sought to suppress evidence and recount conversations with witnesses. Paul Beattie was recalled to the stand as the defense pressed questions about conversations and alibis.
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Henry Clay Beattie Jr
Chesterfield County Court House
Virginia
Hiram Smith
Beattie
Chesterfield Court House
Henry Clay
BeatNe Jr
The
Commonwealth
Alexander Robertson
Midlothian
Paul Beattie
Watson
Paul D. Beattie
Harry Mc. Smith Jr
G. W. Booth
Oul Was Testifying. Mr. Smith
Mr. Boer
Laud
Vagrant Mose Simmons Fined in Corporation Court
Mose Simmons, described as a typical negro of the cotton patch, was fined 25 dollars by Judge Buckley for vagrancy. He claimed he had just arrived by Gulf Shore train, with a split upper lip from a fall, while patrolman Bryant testified to suspicious street activity and city presence yesterday.
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Mose Simmons
Buckley
Corporation Court
Mose
Ah Jist
Gulf Shore
Eldridge
Bryant
Austin
Farm trades and sales shuffle land near Luling
Dr. Clay Nichols trades his 1100 acre Harwood farm to Zodick Huber for 250 acres on the San Marcos river near Luling. The Heisel estate plans a Main street business building to house Abe Goodman’s store. F Zedler buys a farm north of the Zedler damsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tex
Clay Nichols
Harwood
Zodick Huber
San Marcos
Heisel
Abe Goodman
F. Zedler
Zedler
Affidavit Filed Against Dietz After Dolorosa St Accident
An affidavit accusing George W. Dietz of reckless driving was filed before Clerk Braden of the police court. The arrest stems from a Dolorosa Street accident Monday afternoon when 12 year old messenger Willie Fennell was struck by a buggy. The case to be heard tomorrow in the corporation court.
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Dietz
George W. Dietz
Braden
Dolorosa — Street
Willie Fennell
Corporation
Lexington Battle with Atlantic Hurricane Ends Grounding Off Huntington Island
Witnesses recount the storm wreck of the Lexington with Captain Connally and crew fighting 120 mph gusts and 18 feet of water. The ship grounded off Huntington Island as the Yamacraw guided passengers to Charleston with hundreds of men clearing wreckage and Charleston returning to normal after a million dollar flood and five dozen missing or dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Newman
Savannah Press
Lexington
Atlantic
Connally
Huntington Island
Ife
Charleston
Navy Yard
St. Michael's Steeple
City Overlooked House and Navy Yard Damage Report
A house overlooking the city kept a sharp watch for fire as damage at the Navy Yard exceeded $20,000. Torpedo boats were badly damaged and buildings injured. It is doubtful if professional baseball games will be played for the rest of the South Atlantic season, as the baseball park has been utterly wrecked.
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Navy Yard
Jack Scheetz Heroic Wireless Operator Returns Home
PHILADELPHIA Aug 30 Jack Scheetz the wireless operator who saved the Lexington passengers and crew is a Philadelphia boy. His parents were overjoyed upon learning of his safety. This was his first Lexington trip though he had worked on other wireless vessels. He was an enthusiastic amateur and will return to Cheltenham High School near Philadelphia in September after summer work.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jack” Scheetz
Jack
Cheltenham
Here
Five revenue cutters search Atlantic for distressed ships
Five revenue cutters patrol from Key West to New York after a hurricane day. Many small sailing vessels lack wireless, leaving them unable to signal distress. The schooner Bessie Whiting of New York is reported helpless ninety miles east of Savannah with only the captain, his wife, and the cook aboard. Search also targets the schooner For tuna, abandoned by all but its captain, wife, and cook.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Revenue
Atlantic
Key West
New York
Bessie Whiting
Savannah
Cook
South Atlantic
Fortuna
Judgment Won Against Alamo Loan Company and King
O D Coulter secured a judgment in Justice Fisk's court for 28 dollars against the Alamo Loan Company and W D King. The court also cancelled a chartel mortgage assignment of salary and power of attorney tied to the ten dollar loan, noting usurious interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Coulter
Alamo Loan Company
W. D. King
Speedy Negro Fined in Vagrancy Case Before Judge Buckley
Ruben McArthur, described as a negro, was fined 25 dollars on vagrancy charges after a morning appearance in police court before Judge Buckley. Patrolman Bibb testified he chased McArthur from 412 Martin Street, saying the man ran, fled over a bridge, then disappeared into the river before being recaptured yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben McArthur
Buckley
Bibb
Martin Street
Beals to Address Real Estate Exchange on Aransas Pass Port
Max Beals of the Seaboard & Gulf Steamship Company will speak at the Real Estate Exchange luncheon about Aransas Pass as a deep water port for Southwest Texas. He notes a shippers‑backed company created to press down freight rates has expanded to four ships and may start New York to Aransas Pass service, boosting San Antonio’s access and prompting local port improvements. Felix Jackson arrived to discuss the situation with San Antonio business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Beals
Seaboard & Gulf Steamship Company
Wil
Real Esta Exchange
Aransi Pass
Texas
Mr. Beals
Compar
Texi
Northern Seaboard
Ts New Company
Seaboat Company
Northern
New York
Arasas Pass
San Atonio
Houston
Arans Pass
Beals
Probah
San Antonio
Felix Jackson
Seaboard & Gulf Compan
Railroads Relations Committee Meets in Chicago
The Relations and Railroads Committee of the American Railway Association met in Chicago to discuss the employment situation on transportation lines across the country. Railroad officials declined to discuss actions before the meeting, while retrenchment and layoffs on several roads were noted as a consequence of economical administration. Union labor disputes on multiple lines were also addressed at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
American Railw Association
Cials
Wanted to Rent Clear Three-Room Apartment in Best Neighborhood
Ad seeks $25 month neat three room strictly modern apartment in best area near home for families with children. Also requests two furnished housekeeping rooms or near car and cheap options. Mentions light rental terms and nearby light company.
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Kee
Outsine
Alamo
Brink To
Land’s
Red River
Gulf
Pecos
Sabine
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
Mexican
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Louisiana
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone CO
Uncle Sam
Duerier
G. A. Duerier Mfg. Co
Carlebad
Uee
Beattie Gadt
Scherer
Young Robertson
HH. H. Smith Jr
Henry
Wendenburg
Hay
Philo Hay Specialties Co
Ewark
N. J
Harfina
Drogdisie
Bexar Drug CO
Columbus
Electric
St. Mary's Street
Chartel Mortgage
Chase Bat
Fletcher
Seaboard & Go Steamship Company
Aransas Pass
OF Railroads Met
Stracke Brother
Somprset
W. A. McDuffee
St. Jam Otel
Pteskaale
St. Jal
Wyoming
Seabon
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