Burglars Blow Open Bank Vault In Pepnerell Heist
Pepnerell Mass Dec 2 Burglars blew open the First National Bank vault in Pepnerell securing 14000 in cash and escaping in an automobile. Three men were involved seen leaving toward Groton. Resident Harnest Tarbell fired on the burglars after alarm, but none of his shots took effect. The third explosion shattered the front wall and damaged counters and fittings.
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Pepnerell
Mass
Pelite
Ttis
Groton
Harnest Tarbell
Tarbell
Eorny
Court upholds Fant suit in landmark land case ruling
Special to The Light Aviatis Tex Dec 2 The supreme court overruled a rehearing motion in the Fant Sullivan case from Bexar finalizing the litigation for state courts The Fants D R Pan t Co. win 465000 and 100000 acres valued at 5 to 10 per acre after a three week trial in 1907 The case followed mortgage debt and trust claims against D Sullivan Co involving about 200000 acres and a disputed payback to Mrs Fant The decision confirms a trust and orders transfer of land and funds after satisfying the mortgage debt
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Aviatis
Tex
Supreme Court
Fant-Sullivan
Bexar
D. R. Pant & Co
D. Sullivan & Co
Court of Civil Appeals
Fourth Judicial District
Fants
D. R. Fant
Amos Graves, Sr
D. Sulivan & Co
Sullivans
Colonel Fant
Mirs
Fant
Dr. Graves
Thirty million gallon artesian well boosts city supply
The San Antonio Water Supply company added 6,000,000 gallons per day to its output with a new artesian well on Market Street. Reaching 879 feet, it marks the 16th well and ends contractor J. B. Judson's career as a well driver as he retires to coal mining.
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San Antonio
Market Street
J. B. Judson
Dowe Exonerated After Investigation at Eagle Pass
Report states the Eagle Pass investigation into charges against Collector Dowe resulted in formal exoneration. Dowe had resigned claiming persecution but his resignation was later recalled. Officials say the exoneration is now official and complete.
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Eagle Pass
Dowe
Sunset Yardmaster Goes to Kansas City
W. G. McVann, yardmaster for the G. O. & OV At railway in the city, has resigned to become yardmaster for the terminals of the Kansas City Southern railway at Kansas City. He will be succeeded here by W. R. Turner, previously yardmaster at Golden. Brevann departs tomorrow for Kansas City. he came here six months ago from Houston where he was yardmaster for the T. & N. OG.
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G. McVann
Kansas City Southern Railway
Kansas City
McVaon
W. R. Turner
BreVann
Houston
Grain and cattle prices in Fort Worth market report
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas on March 2 reports No 2 hard durum No 2 red corn and white corn prices with minute bids. Cattle receipts total 2700 head hogs 1900. steers steady to higher with tops around 5.00, cows and calves up to 4.75, hogs around 5.68.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Port-au-Prince Revolt Ends Nord Alexis Rule
Dec 2 Port-au-Prince reports show the people revolting against Nord Alexis. A provisional government under General Ligtime takes power as citizens seize central stations and arson and looting are reported. American legation groups coordinate signals with ships to plan potential intervention.
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Port-au-Prince
Port-au- Prince
Nord Alexis
Haytien
Por-Au-Prince
Port Au Prince
General Legitime
Port-Au-Prinse
Ligtime
Legation
Wolters N ames Anti Leaders
F Wolters the state chairman of the executive committee of the anti prohibition forces named leaders for the organization in the district and outlined a systematic campaign against the dry forces. He will personally supervise the contest in Houston dated December 2.
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Houston
Tex
Si F. Wolters
Wolters
Towns Stay In Texas League After Morning Session
Special to The Light reports Texas League club owners unable to decide on dropping Austin or Shreveport after an all morning session. Oklahoma City remains included as both Austin and Shreveport will be retained while the Western Association refuses to permit Oklahoma City to withdraw.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Austin
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Campaign Plan to Grow International Club Membership
The International club will host a meeting to discuss increasing both resident and non resident membership and publicity about the organization's Mexican connections. President Winchester Kelso will outline plans for approval and future expansion.
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Lmight
Winchester Kelso
Joske Family Returns From Extended European Trip
Mr and Mrs Alex Joske and Miss Saully Joske returned home last night after a long journey abroad. They left San Antonio last September and traveled through various countries in Europe.
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Alex Joske
Saully Joske
San Antonio
Kurope
Mullaly Takes 1x Inch Theater Wall Into Court
Charles B Mullaly sought an injunction over a north wall of the Royal Theater on Houston Street claiming encroachment of six inches onto his property. Judge Sedigson issued a temporary write restraining the defendants from further wall work pending a hearing for a potential perpetual injunction.
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Royal Theater
Houston Street
Charles B. Mullaly
Sedigson
J. M. Ni
Mrdie T., Nix
P.P. Shields
Royal Theater Company
W. Mills
Mr. Mullaly
Houston
College
Kobe Japan Wreck Tragic Loss of Entire Vessel Crew and Passengers
Kobe Japan December 2 A Japanese shantey Gemsel foundered off Wei Hei Wei with the entire crew and all passengers aboard lost. The article notes legal action seeking removal of an already built wall and a perpetual injunction against further erection of the wall. Plaintiffs allege defendants Mr and Mrs Nix asserted ownership, Royal Theater Company claims the property, and P T acts as contractor under orders of co-defendants with improvements on the property.
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Kobe
Japan
Akg
Nix
Royal Theater Company
Ls.sea
P. T
Man Fatally Wounded By Error In Shooting
A man aged 28 was struck in the chest by a gunshot fired in error after being mistaken for another person. The bullet penetrated near the heart leaving him paralyzed on the left side and he remains in critical condition with uncertain prognosis.
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Sanligen Garza
Elf
Cava
Grand Wolly
Box
Brownsville road link to Brady San Antonio rail plan?
Rumors say a San Antonio to Brady rail line may be followed by a northward road from Brady to San Antonio through the Hill Country, with three Rio Grande touch points possible. Backers unnamed, but Yoakum and Edwards discussed ties to Frisco and a Mexico bridge, aiming to secure trade and land development. local subscriptions are being sought to fund the project.
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Frisco
Brady
San Antonio
Rio Grande
Browneville
Hill Country
Rio Grandes
Edwards
Arunkline
Prisco
Here
Browne
Gillespie
Mason and MacColloch
B. F. Yoakum
St. Louis
Brownsville
Mexico
Yoakum
Yoalum
Republic
Fusco
Uno Frisco
Tampica
Mexico City
Caplial
Jower
Rilo Grande
Subscribed Over Ninety Thousand For Railroad Bonus
Committees are out hustling to extend subscriptions as the Light goes to press and the drive surpasses the ninety thousand dollar mark for the railroad bonus. Strong interest is shown as efforts continue to secure more support and funds.
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Sec
Bryan Buys Winter Home in Lower Rio Grande Valley
Special to The Tight Brownaville Tex December 2 William Jennings Bryan left for Kenenys ranch La Para after addressing a large crowd. He stayed with Mr and Mrs John Conway of Mission and bought 160 acres there, planning a winter home to plant oranges, figs, walnuts and alfalfa. He praised the valley and local reception.
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Brownaville
Tex
William Jennings Bryan
Keneny
la Para
James B Wells
John Conway
Mission
Rio Grande Valley
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Plan Campaign
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Mrs.joske
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John BD
Archbola
New York
John D. Archbold
Archbold
Mullaly
OCS
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Rotary Carrington
Gus M. Haan
Jacob Nold Packing Company
Wichita
Kan
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Shaw Publishing
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Leopold Stag
Veyeee
I. Fload Wathey
Paul Steam Laundry
B.A. Chapman
Ulquor
Max R. Mayer
Weed
Guenther Milne Co
Bold Riegleries Cream Co
Barbers
C. Oh
Trenter Titestreeeenes
Collins Gueather Co
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