Houston street asphalt work to start tomorrow
The Houston street improvement committee approved simultaneous work on both ends of the street with asphalt between Santa Rosa avenue and Main avenue and concrete operations at Nacogdoches street. Contractor F C Brown attended, pledging minimal disruption as the L & G W depot site supplies the asphalt plant. Mayors office meeting also included Lockwood Mauerman Wickland and Brown.
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Main Avenue
Nacogdoches Street
West End
Houston Street Improvement Committee
Callaghan
F. C. Brown
Brown
Asphalt Gang
Santa Road Avenue
Kcene
Aleyinan Lockwood
Smith Mauermanin
Wickland
St Patrick’s Day Plan by Bexar County Hibernians
A local St Patrick’s Day celebration plan is underway by Bexar County Division No. 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with a seven‑member committee chaired by Ben Newnan. The group will also arrange a lively first‑meeting event in January with the Daughters of Erin in attendance and announce a visit by Sheamus McManus next month. Officers elected include Gilbert O’Shaughnessy president, Mishail Casey Sr. vice president, D I Sculley treasurer, Paul O’Brien recording secretary, Hugh Campbell secretary, and J P Walsh sergeant at arms, with Patrick Cox as chairman of the standing committee.
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Bexar
Order of Hibernians
Buahield
Ben Newnan
Peter O'Brien
Pat Hira
Paul O'Brien
Hugh Campbell
J. E. Vasey
Gilbert O'Shaughnessy
Aed
Gilbert, O'Shaughtersy
Mishail Casey, Sr
D. IL Sculley
Army
J. P. Walsh
Patrick Cox
Schultes Disagree in Divorce Filing in 37th District Court
In the thirty seventh district court this morning C A Behults filed for divorce against H O Schulte alleging fundamental disputes and seeking dissolution of the marriage. The action marks a contested proceeding with unknown counsels and potential alimony questions.
Guerra Denies Opposition to Diaz in Neutrality Case
Special to The Light from Muskogee Oklahoma December 3 Diaz Guerra, wanted in San Antonio on neutrality law violations for planning an expedition from Del Rio into Mexico, will be taken to San Antonio for trial. Guerra claims he conspired against Coahuila but denies opposing Diaz. Jean Castro, arrested with Guerra, will be tried at Montester for interfering with federal officers. Secret Service Agent Joe Priest of San Antonio led the arrest.
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Okla
Diaz Guerra
San Antonio
Mexico
del, Rio
Texas
Guerra
Coahuila
Diaz
Jean Castro
Montester
Secret Service
Joe Priest
Dynamite threat saved Pine from river flood
Unknown assailants used dynamite to divert the At lantas river away from Pine Blum and Boyd's Point. The river flooded parts of land and a four room residence disappeared as the water channel widened. The courthouse annex and Hotel Jefferson remained standing, while a section of the Berlin stable collapsed earlier. Officials report no dynamiters identified yet, and authorities restricted crossing the river.
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Ark
Atlantas
Pine Blum
Pine Club
Boyd's Point
Court House
Nnex
Hortel Jafferson
Berlin
Court case on abandonment divorce filed by Nina Garrett
Nina Garrett files for divorce from Claud D. Garrett alleging abandonment in Thirty-seventh District Court. Also listed are a promissory note matter in Forty-Arth district Court and Antonio Herrera to attend a wedding in Roseville Texas on Monday.
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Claud D. Garrett
A. Goeth
Antonio Herrera
Our Sue
Alagoosa County
G. Valdez
Rosaura Vanegas
Roseville
Texas
Market roundup shows mixed grain and cattle activity
Markets note steady in New York and Galveston with wheat and corn quotes around 9.00 to 9.35 while Kansas City reports wheat No 2 values near 1 16 and cattle receipts at Fort Worth on December 3 with steers topping near 9 50 and calves modest demand amid steady prices across sections
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Fort Worth
Tex
San Antonio bonus drive for Brownsville railroad plan
Reports say plans advance for a line from Artesia on the I and GN west to Asherton and toward Eagle Pass, linking Southern Pacific at Breville with Eagle Pass via an air line. The project, backed by Asher Richardson and associates, would shift Mexico traffic from San Antonio to Houston and cut off southern San Antonio.
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Brownsville
Artesia
I & GN
Asherton
Bagle Pass
Asher Richardson
Southern Pacific
Breville
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Houston
Assassin Kills General in Constantinople Raid
December report from Constantinople states General Sina Mahit Pasha, once aide to the sultan and linked to the May revolutionary movement, was assassinated in the Atanthous quarter. An army officer fired five shots at the victim as he neared his assailant.
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Constantinople
Sina
Brakey Shatters a Hobo’s Dream
A hobo from Frisco gained entry to an empty coach in Ne Suitaet yard yesterday evening. He lit a fire with coal, claimed warmth, and was moved to a corporation car by a brakeman after the switch engine bumped him. The man, John Ratsey, said he entered to keep warm and was fined $5.
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Ne Suitaet
Frisco
Sid Clinton
To & Cop
Corporation
John Ratsey
Fragmented reader letter and subscription list narrative
A reader warns fellow citizens about public enterprise funding and accountability, urging personal responsibility and urging cooperation to preserve a regional railroad. The piece transitions to a subscription update listing donations from various individuals and groups, including contractors, lawyers, clergy, and a congressman, with amounts noted and a note about the Guggenheim Grocery Co. subscription.
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Dames Skirving
P. T. Shields
Alamo Commercial College
Schmels
Richa L. Watkins
Siece
Clerrymen
Bishop J
Johnbson Cy
Ce Tall Grocers
Concesa
Seekers of Homes Arrive on Katy Special Train
A Time travelers' group arrives by special Katy train with about 600 people. They spend the day here and plan to split into routes including Victoria division in the morning. Some head west toward Spofford Eagle Point and others toward Ward’s Forkport and Carpins Chestl.
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Vietoria
Spofford Vmt Eagle Pisk
Dene
Thus Bay
Wards Borkport
Carpirs
Czech and German clash erupts in Austrian riots
Vienna reports serious riots between Czech and German factions last evening. Police were called to disperse the disorder as stones and sabers caused injuries among participants and bystanders.
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Vienna
Burning school houses in Denton County
Authorities believe a maniay or gang of bad boys are targeting school buildings in Denton County. Early today at Girza the new school was destroyed by incendiary fire, the third in weeks, with no clue to the culprits.
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Denton
Tex
Dov
Denton Craily
Girza
Revera Improves After Shooting Near Meding
Gabriel Revera, wounded last Sunday near Meding west of the city, shows marked improvement and doctors at the city hospital believe he will recover. A charge of assault to murder stands against Bernardo Vasque in Justice Fisk's court. Vasque waived examining trial and bond was set at 50 dollars.
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Gabriel Revara
Agralist
Bernardo Vasequee
Fisk
Vasquar
Father Chapolard Dies After Illness at Elmendort
Father Chapolard, longtime pastor of the Elmendort Catholic church, died this morning at 7, at the Savin Roan infirmary after a year in the infirmary. He suffered Bright’s disease for many years and no decision has been reached on his interment.
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Chapolard
Savin Roan
Bright
Elmendort
Mob looting and unrest in Port au Prince during coup
Port au Prince December reports describe President Nord Alexis driven from the capital by an angry mob, followed by rioting and looting of stores and residences of aides. General Poidevan mobilized loyalists and fired on looters to restore order, leaving several dead and the city quiet by midnight. The U.S. government signaled no immediate inclination to intervene, reserving action as a last resource.
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Nord Alexis Diven
Port-Au-Prince
Alexis
Nive
Poidevan
Golcou
Gabriel
Guillaume
M. Lefant
Marcelin
General Leconte
Committee On Public
Guy
Washington, D.C
United States
State Department
Campaign to lower taxes urged by Texas Commercial Secretaries
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas Neca The Texas Commercial Secretaries association plans a campaign to revise the state tax system. It will send thousands of statements showing corporations pay heavier taxes on money invested than individuals. The total rendition exceeds two billion.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Neca
Texas Commercial Secretaries’ Anavelation
Pay Day At Fort Sam Houston For 1500 Men
Today and tomorrow are pay days at Fort Sam Houston. About 1500 men receive their monthly wages totaling around 30,000 dollars for the end of November. Infantry units were paid today and mounted troops will get theirs tomorrow.
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Fort Sam
Fort Sam Houston
Divorce Granted After Failed Murder Attempt in Family Case
Judgment for Alu Grosznhmigen against Arthur Croosenbmigan was granted in the Forty-fifth district yesterday afternoon. The case recalls the earlier failed attempt to shoot Martha Real, sister of the plaintiff, near the parents’ home ten miles east, as she lingered between life and death in a local hospital. Arthur Groszenhmigen hid in nearby woods until a cousin of the wounded girl helped capture him. The husband was later indicted for assault to murder.
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Alu Groszunhmigen
Arthur Croseenbmigan
Dadge Camp
Yourth
Martha Real
Bin
Girt
Seguint
Honjilal
Arthur Groszenhmigen
Assauit
Mourder
Discharge Granted in Mack Kerchevius Bankruptcy Case
Judge Maxey granted Mack Kerchevius a discharge upon the petition. A. J. Campbell of Domity United States District Court reported the order this morning, following the filing of the discharge petition and the court's approval.
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United States District
Clebi
A. J. Campbell
Maxey
Mack Kerchevius
Storm wrecks fishing vessels in typhoon near Miatsy
A typhoon off Miatsy reportedly wrecked fishing vessels and caused significant losses. Authorities say 360 mariners were affected as the storm moved through the area, with reports of damage and missing crews.
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Tole
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