Officer Rescues Negro From Mob At Houston And Soledad
A police officer intervened at the Houston and Soledad corner when Tobe Martin, a black man, accosted pedestrians and threatened others. After slapping a white boy and shoving Mrs Inglesharde, Martin held a crowd at bay until Officer Golden intervened and escorted him to jail. Buckley later charged Martin with assault. witnesses described obscene language and threats.
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Paulina
Golden
Houston
Soledad Streets
Tobe Martin
Artest
Houston Street
Hugiehardt
Offcer
Aulia Musssy
Hit
Fdgs
Buckley
Martin
Mine Explosion At Cagis Pass Mine Kills One, Injures Several
A coal mine near Cagis Pass Texas, operated by the International Coal Co, suffered a blast that killed one worker and seriously injured three others. Fire damp ignited a lump, causing the explosion. Company officials, led by local authorities, were unavailable for comment.
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Eagle Pass
Cagis Pass
Tex
Here
Waa
Exhibition Space Shrinking at International Hall Exposition
Secretary Vanes reports only two spaces left at the International Hall association as the big exposition hall at the far grounds nears capacity. Machinery hall space is rapidly swelling as exhibitors rush to secure stands.
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Vanes
International Hall Association
City Council Calls Special Session For Houston Street Paving
Mayor Prof Tem Richter convenes a special session at 4 o clock to approve a contract for paving Houston Street. The council will discuss duties related to the project and potential payment terms.
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Tem Richter
Houston Street
Dutch Reply to Castro's Plea
Netherland government responds to Preot in a formal note about a protest over a naval salute. It states no salute occurred in Ta Quatra and cites internal wartime protocol. The piece notes no official Veredaelan consul was accepted by the Netherhind government and references Williamstad and Saraeas in the discussion.
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Veredaelan
Willamstad
Land of
Saraeas
Netherhind
Ties Broncho to Fire Plug Costs Youth $1
A youth, J. B. Langtry, was compelled to pay $1 in police court for tying a broncho to a fire hydrant. He claimed ignorance of the ordinance and sought to sell the horse, but the court affirmed that tying animals to hydrants is prohibited and must be enforced to avoid endangering the fire department.
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J. B. Langtry
Tangtry
Flourishes Knife On Street Following Alledged Drunken Altercation
Ben Garza, described as from the Illo Grande region, consumed liquor yesterday and began a disturbance on West Commerce street flourishing a knife. Officer Frohoere confronted him and Garza is to be restrained for measures longer unless a remedy is provided.
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Ben Garza
Tou
Illo Grande
Commerce
Garza
Frohoere
Farmer fatally shoots wife and son at village church yard
In Anguat county a farmer killed his wife and son last night, believing his son to be a rival. He used a knife to inflict fatal wounds and then killed himself. The mother, Mrs. Tumar, 49, showed no remorse as the tragedy unfolded in front of their home and church.
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Anguat
Alnin
Anderson to Leave Sunset for New Steamship Berth
General Passenger Agent of Southern Pacific, Anderson, is slated to depart Sunset for a berth with a new steamship line, signaling a strategic shift in his career and rail line relations.
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Southern Pacific
New’ Steamship Line
Anderson to head Wolgin Steamship passenger dept
Special to The Light reports T J Anders on of Sunset Lines named to head the passenger department of Wolgin Steamship Line operating between Texas City and the Atlantic seaboard. Anderson refused to comment on the matter.
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Houston
Tex
T. J. Andere Sog
Lie Sunset Lines
South
Wolgin Steamstin
Texas City
Athletic Seaboard
Anderson
Cattle Interests Clash Over Interstate Rates
After a five year fight the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas seeks to block an Interstate Commerce Commission order. The commission orders rate reductions and lower terminal charges affecting Texas shipments to northern markets, promising substantial annual savings but faces court challenges to delay or void the order.
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Southwest
Interstate Commerce Commisstry
Fed. Croft
Reyuuin
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Iito
Association of
Lexus
Pryor
Thie City
Washington
Washington. An Effort Make 6 Secure Thy pisauEs Shy Congress of the Culberson
Si Cowan
Interstate Commerce
Tommissiat
Texas
Commission
Chicago
Fe Oulon
Fort Worth
South Texas
Tata Titan
Lke T. Pryor
Cattle Raisers' Association
Ihig Foretaon
Cal. Pryor
Inter Slits Commerce Commission
Raz
Democratic Executive Committee Name for Agriculture Chief
In Austin Texas on August 31 the state Democratic executive committee met at noon to name a successor to R. Milne as Democratic candidate for commissioner of agriculture. The session opened with roll call and proxies. four members were present without proxies and five with proxies. Debate indicated a potential deadlock, though Calvin White of Fannin appears to lead the vote, a majority is required.
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Austin
Tex
RT. Milne
Commissioner of Agriculture
Ihsent
Gad
Lamar
Box
Cherokee
Tris
Bexar
Rueon
Vendergon
Calvin
White
Fannin
Wada
Tobago
Gotham laborers would fight G. O. P.
A long Central Federation of Labor affiliated union endorses at a resolution a labor rights campaign. They pledge to defeat the Republican Party for drastic actions against labor and back William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic Party in the coming election.
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Naw
York
Wlbt
Feuerwed Wnion
Big City
Apieritan Federation of Labor
Mileyatory Constitute
Millywrights' Union
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Quits Liquor Dealers To Conduct A Hotel
Charles Wernelta resigns from the San Antonio liquor Dealers association presidency to open the I and GN hotel opposite the International and Great Northern depot. Ray Lambert named to fill vacancy. no policy changes expected. Wernelta will leave state liquor body before new venture in San Antonio. He will lease the Mann Building at Medina and West Thompson streets opposite the new depot.
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Charles Wernelta
I & GN
Inturaniloni & Great Northern Depot
San Antonio Liquor Dealers’ Sociation
Ray Lambert
Formarly
WAGON ACCIDENT LEAVES MAN WITH LEG FRACTURE
Pitter Reininger was run over by a wagon at Fraty station on the Katy. His left leg was broken as a mule team frightened the wagon horses. Dr. Russell Caffery treated him for a severe fracture. Reininger resides with his father J. A. Walzen.
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Fraty Station
Katy
Pitter Reininger
Miles
Wiig
Lmne
Russell Caffery
Set
Imb
Rebinger
Windaw
J. A. Walzen
Boy of 11 Lured by the City Missing From Home
Johnie Robertson aged 11 is reported missing from his Berg's mill area home after a Sunday departure. C W Robertson, father, told police to detain any found boy matching the description of a red hat, wig, Mexican hat, and overalls. The search covers the city and nearby vicinity.
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Johnie Robertson
C. W. Robertson
Aid
Berg‘s Mill
May Rain Forecast Hits Nation From Two Lows
Forecasters predict rain nationwide as a northern Mexico low and another system traverse the eastern and western regions. Temperatures stay high in the north and east with pockets of cooler air in others. Market reports show Iowa and Denver listed early prices and midwestern cities noted for rainfall potential.
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Mexico
Igke Reg
Denver
Clneinnadl
Murad
Nashville
St. Coule
Divorce suit follows sensational shooting near Coxerville
Alma Groszelamiger sues for divorce from Arthur Groszelimiger after a morning attack on his wife led to a dramatic brush hide and seek and a subsequent surrender. The case centers on alleged jealousy and long running unhappiness. Miss Henl wounded, on road to recovery.
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Arthur Groszotlunigey
Alma Groszellmifear
Marler Real
Slater
Groszolbmiger
Casey
Koxterville
Groszelimiger
Shog
Gompers Arrives at Fort Worth for Labor Talks
Special to The Ligit Fort Worth Texas Angst 11 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor arrives after noon greeted by a reception committee. He plans to speak against Bryan's candidacy for the presidency and will meet with the legislative board of yeus walons to discuss joint sessions with farmers in convention. Plans to pursue legislative interests in Washington are announced.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Gompore
American Federation
Wis
Bryan
Yefis Walons
Farmer's
Labor
Wafons
Washington
Sub-Station A Will Open Tomorrow At Medina Street
Tomorrow marks the opening of sub-station A of the post office department. Located at the corner of West Houston and Medina streets, the station features new fixtures and a staff of clerks and carriers now assigned from the main post office. Cineman Smith will head the substation.
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Post Office Department
West
Houston Fn
Medina
Wir
Cineman Smith
Local Weather Forecast Reading Through Sun
A local weather summary notes rain chances and temperature ranges for the Sun and surrounding area. Forecasters expect variable conditions with possible showers and mid to high temperatures later in the week.
New Beach Area Trial Moves to New Court Setting
A change of venue was granted in the Hargis trial, shifting proceedings to a new beach area court. Justice Adana ruled today that the Commonwealth will proceed in the relocated venue, effective immediately.
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Hargis
Dackson
Renue
Hargla Etae
Julge Adana
Coal strike off in Birmingham district
Official order lifts the coal miners strike in the Birmingham district that began July 6 after earlier violence and arrests. The action ends widespread work stoppages and restores normal mining operations in the area.
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Birmingham
San Antonio to Brownsville Rail Proposal Debated
At a 5 pm Business Men's Club meeting J Hogue of Union Central Construction Co of Dallas and Chicago will present a written plan to build a San Antonio to Rio Grande Brownsville railroad. The proposal promises standard construction, 18 month completion, and financing guarantees, aiming to relieve east west rail tensions and boost San Antonio’s commercial reach. Local business leaders are weighing the liberal terms and securities offered.
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Business Men's Club
J. Hogue
Unionr Central Con- Structito Company
Pallas and
Cutcago
San Antonio
Tio Grande River
Brownsville
Pogue
Central Company
J Enbab
Dallas
New Orleans
Hol
Thie Clan
Mtr
Hloxue
Yeuthing
Aala
Wiouas
Wellal
San Antoni Bois
Elab
Arond
San Anntorio
Ling
San Antopio
San Aslawhy
Crowd at Orleans assessor office plans next year’s taxes
Thousands crowd the New Orleans assessor’s office as clerks calculate statements for the coming year. An estimated 140,000 dollars in damage from yesterday’s destroyers hits the heart of the business district, with several manufacturing, wholesale, dry goods, millinery and clothing establishments damaged or destroyed.
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Stappenberk
Hackax
New Orleans
Thadhy
Gawatle Manager Rebounds From Illness
V. J. Stuart, business manager at the Gawatle, is reported well today after a prolonged attack of typhoid fever. He expects to resume his duties within a few days.
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V. J. Stuart
Gawatle
Theis Fine
Seguin Getaway With Forty Five Horses
Covington, a horse dealer from this city, will leave for Seguin tomorrow with 45 head of horses sold to farmers there. He notes strong demand for horses as farmers are prosperous and have funds, but are currently tied up with crops and lack time to transport.
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Covington
Seguin
August building permits set new city record
City building inspector Josaph Walrenberger reports 224 permits issued this month, mostly for residences. He notes four room cottages dominate the mix, with several larger homes in progress. total permits exceed any month in year and a half, signaling a strong building outlook into September.
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Josaph Walrenberger
Permlts
Aly, Wahrenberger
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