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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1907

Page

5

Negro murderer shot to death near Lavernia Texas

A black posse member killed Gilson Gibson near Lavernia two miles from the crime scene after a chase. Gibson, accused of brutal acts, was shot as he fled a small fire in the hills. The posse, led by Joe Morgan, pursued and fired upon him, and he died en route to a farmhouse.

Lavernia Laverna Tex Tonis Piertly Doe Morgan Sir Antonio Vilme Marier Lavernla Bustresa 4 Gateson Aynow Yester Lexraey Joe Margah Kenn Giyson Hale Morgan Gibson Aping Phun Ponentoo Corie Gilson Lereal T Ielele Mather Iniay Retty Taylor

Race With Death to Save Men

Fitisburg Pennsylvania December 2 Morning the exact number of men entombed in the Navut value of the United Coal company near Favells Pa remains unclear. Between six and forty men were said trapped by the explosion last night with only one escape so far. Police say a foreigner named Polsconn died after surfacing and inhaling gas fumes. By noon efforts to reach the entombed are hindered by wreckage and gas while salvage crews work to clear the entrance and retrieve survivors.

Fitisburg United Coal Company Favells Polsconn

Perish Miserably in Fiery Furnace at Fremont Mine

Smoke pours from the Fremont shaft in Drviewn California as 31 miners entombed since Saturday are presumed dead. James and Joseph Manoy Daniel O'Brien and T. L. Wilson are among the imprisoned, with O'Brien and Wilson married and having eight children. A crowd of mourners gathers at the shaft mouth.

Drviewn Cal James Joseph Manoy Daniel O'Brien Wilson O'Brien

Light's Christmas Plan Delighted Readers At The Light

A bustling local item describes The Light newspaper's Christmas plan generating excitement citywide. Residents, shoppers, and pedestrians note a forthcoming charity party hosted by The Light at the YMCA building with donations sought to aid less fortunate neighbors. Call 176 or 1364 to contribute. funds credited to the paper's holiday drive.

Mukhiz Department of the Light Light

Jury Deadlocks in Williams Robbery Trial

After nearly six hours the jury in the Williams murder robbery case reported a deadlock with twenty for acquittal and two for conviction. One holdout shifted to the majority but another remained firm. Williams, jailed since June 1, faces bond release proceedings as his attorneys plan habeas corpus. Mrs Gibson was wounded near the Seludo river. Williams was found with a belt containing $10,000.

Tutus F Willams Tesupital Mirs Salila Gibson Fudge Dwyer Sequistal Williams Gibson

Thaw Trial Delayed as Jury Panel Drawn

New York judge postponed the second trial of Harry Kendall Thaw on the murder charge of Stuford White until January. A special panel of 230 men was ordered to be drawn for jury selection.

New York Harry Kendall Thaw Uilling Stuford White

Three Die Dozen Maimed in Baltimore Ohio Crash

Baltimore dispatch reports two wrecks on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Shenandoah Junction. Three passengers were killed, and a dozen injured. Names listed include Wok Fl Uppman and his daughter Nellie, Halinara, and an unidentified white man.

Baltimore, Mil Shenandoah Junction Baltimore Ohio Uppman Nellie Halinara

Local Weather Report From San Antonio and Vicinity

Fragmented weather data reports fair conditions and temperatures ranging from the mid forties to the seventies across the region. Wind at 8 o clock was four miles per hour with minimal gusts and general daily conditions noted for the morning.

San Li Antono Vleinthys Tonicht Alumat Ea Jones Temieratures Jweather Jake

Nearly Million Dollar Fire at Houston Theatre Ruins City

A devastating blaze in Houston today destroyed the Mousten theater and surrounding buildings, causing losses estimated at 727000 with final totals possibly reaching near a million dollars. Several workers were injured, and the cause is linked to a thrown lamp from a rooming house nearby as fire personnel battled the flames. The United States federal court records inside the theater were destroyed, and several local businesses including a dry goods firm and pawn shop suffered extensive damage.

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Arrest of Out of Town Banker Nears

An arrest is expected soon for an out of town banker tied to a large forgery scheme involving about $15,000 across two San Antonio banks. A cashier from another town is said to have admitted selling forged notes to a local resident, linking another suspect to the case and suggesting further action may follow.

San Artonio Banka Ara San Antonio

Senator Green Dies on Hunting Trip Shocks City

San Antonio mourns as State Senator Robert B Green dies suddenly of rheumatism of the heart in his Tallman pasture hunting camp near Helotes. Accompanied by friends he camped and retired at night. minutes later he collapsed and died in the arms of George Maverick. The death triggers possible vacancy and potential special election pending legislature. community honors his public and private service with funeral plans and resolutions in multiple districts.

Rhedal Austin Tex R. B .Green San Antonio Green Robert B. Green Tallman Sao Satonio Helotes George Maverick Senator Green Ube Pieselen Willy Maverick Dave Ian Bexar County Bob Green Boltnap Ries le Thair Guvfsuliop Spain Atera Gertlee Camparsa Hang Bexar Piti Helknap Rifle Association Ernest Regret Ware Maby Blo Antler bin

Brilliant Array Greets Congress Amid Pension Ceremony

In Washington the first pension of the Fixtierhenpgeess was vowed amid stray stones and a rallying crowd. Notables including Sabor Mayor des Plumbed and Ambassador James Brise drew attention as galleries filled while spectators stood in corridors awaiting a glimpse. The president’s message disappointed many as the Senate adjourned early to honor deceased Alabama senators Pots and Morgat.

Gowdad Sonny Gallerie Sabor Mayor Des James Brise Wrigton Nicholas Longworth Ana Tafnem Yesuntattyo Wingham Philademhia Cinron Messag Senate Tig Morgat Alabama Montanes Virginia Minot Tefense Tenye Ling

Murdered Officer and Slayer Buried Tragedy Shocks City

Funeral services solemnly marked the burial of Officer Miguel Cantu and the slayer Lyira Brown who killed him then killed herself. Crowds filled San Fernando cemetery as Mayor Callahan and city officials attended. Brown’s death followed alcohol trouble and a confrontation at his home on Henth Peony Street.

Miguel Cantu Ira Brown San Permunda Cora Atterings Wyormligstraet Mauermann Meche Callahan du San Fernando Int Brown Brain Henth Peony Street Notan B. Marmion Mauer Brown Brown Canty Lita Prostrato Pt

Incomplete House Session Notes Prompt Adjournment Tomorrow

A garbled OCR fragment describes a House in session with mention of adjournment planned for tomorrow. Entities and context are unclear due to transcription errors, but the note references committee activity and possible communications related to session timing.

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