Sleuths nab fleeing banker after crash on Frisco train
Frisco financial circles allege reckless methods as officers of a defunct trust bank face embezzlement probes. David Walker of California Safe Deposit & Trust was arrested after a train crash near Santa Barbara. investigations span Fillmore Street bank affairs and warrants.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Gal
David FP. Walker
California Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Southern Pacific
San Mateo
Santa Barbara
F. J. Heney
Tankers Brown
Bartnett
Mr. Walkey
Wii
Santa Tarhira
Waller
Fillmore Street
California
Nearly Two Million Bale Cotton Slump Noted in Ginners Report
The census bureau bulletin shows this year's total cotton ginned by December 1 at 1,408,854 bales versus 10,027,988 last year. It lists ginneries at 36,876 and includes round and half bales. State totals cite Florida 19,096 Georgia 27,738 South Carolina 707. Winter wheat area is 1.9 percent below 1906 fall, down 598,000 acres to 31,069,000 acres. condition 91.1 vs 94.1 last year. average 48.4.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Lee Islate
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Bankruptcy restrains sale of collateral securities
A U S district court issued an order restraining all creditors holding collateral securities of a firm from disposing of them. The firm’s liabilities total about 10 million dollars with assets in lien bonds and other valuables. securities were valued around 12,000 at the time of the Pittsburg stock exchange suspension, but a precise value is unclear. Unsecured creditors claim about 700,000 dollars. selling collateral could devastate these creditors. London, Dec The U S secured the bulk of 3,006,090 in gold sales in the open market today at 77.10, 4 TD, a reduction of 34 D.
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Rom Jirge Alston G. Dayton
United
London
Dez
United States
King Oscar II of Sweden Dies After Illness
Stockholm reports the death of King Oscar II of Sweden at 1:10 am after a brief illness. The funeral will be delayed for two weeks due to embalming and family arrangements. Queen Victoria is mentioned as the king’s wife, with four children surviving. The monarch, 72, reigned since 1872 after succeeding King Carl XV. Born January 21, 1829, he married Queen Sofia on June 6, 1867.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Victoria
Gua
Oscar II
Oscar TL
Ming
Norway
Carl XV
Sopha
Daley William of
Nassau
Essay winners see play this evening at Grand Quora House
Awards for the best 100 word essay on Antony and Cleopatra were distributed at The Might office. One box of six seats and 21 other tickets will be used by the winners and their friends to attend the performance by Charles Hanford and his Shakespearean company.
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E Contantiata
Charles Hanford
Antony
Cec Pire
New 200 Barrel Well At Mission Field
A new 200 barrel daily well, Mission No 4, is operating in the Mission field beyond the Medina River near the Aubrey well. Production may rise with further work though weather and transport delays slow operations. Outsiders have visited the field as experts predict substantial regional oil wealth from the area.
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Mission Field
Mission Oil Field
Mission Oil Company
Uown
Mission No. 4
Medina Tiver
Geome
Aubrey
Santa Velitty
Gotlue
Runaway horse causes panic through Commerce street chase
A horse broke free on Commerce Street during the Moon Rowe, dragging a frayed harness and swinging tread. It dashed through Christmas shop crowds toward Malin, narrowly missing pedestrians and buggies as locals chased, halted near the Alamo Street bridge, and finally escaped into a crowd before being outdistanced by officers. No injuries were reported.
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Commerce Street
Malin Maca
di Alamo
Camerce Street
Harnosa
Dover
Tin
Alamo
Mrs Taft Near Death at Sea in a Fierce Gale
Mrs Taft wife of the American secretary of war joined her husband on the steamer President Grant off Boulogne in a gale. A small tender Holland wascapsized by a huge wave causing injuries and narrow escape for the party aboard.
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President Grant
English Channel
London
Ais, Taft
Boulogne
Snes
Murs
Jak
George Wheeler
Toki
Taft
Whesler
Hollwich
Carther
No Trial For Gaker In Murder Charge
Due to the unavoidable absence of Senator Chambers and several key witnesses, Judge Dwyer halted the trial of P. Baker for the murder of T. L. McMickle in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Baker, jailed since his Sept 22 arrest, appeared nervous as evidence points to his possible connection with the weapon found near the victim. The case is continued to the January term.
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Senator Chambers
P. Baker
TL. &. McMickle
Dwyer
Thirty-seventh District
Baker
Courrom
Hay
McMickle
Texas
Binad Ang
Dwree
G. Q. Brown
Local Weather For San Antonio Tonight Cool and Fair
Weather forecast notes tonight will be fair and colder with a low around freezing. Morning wind measured at 8 o clock was light and variable. Temperatures today compared with a year ago show no significant change and the national forecast is continued cold in many areas.
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San Antonio
Mit
Woods National Bank stockholders face state assessment
The Woods National Bank, after failing, has stockholders scattered across Texas facing an assessment based on their holdings. The list names 30 holders with share counts and values, led by W. F. Woods, cashier, as principal owner. Receiver H. O. Morris to take over assets, process to take two to three days, stock totals show a $200,000 capital with $100 par value.
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Texas
Woors National Dam
John Woods
Buena Vise Street
City
Will B. Woods
West Houston
W. G. Lee Wouris
Yel Rio
Ww. A. Bonnet
Border National Bank
Eagle Pass
W. W. Collier
Lexington Avenue
P. Cobbs
Washington
WA. Shater
G. H
B. GB. Flowers
Bagesville
H. L. Wagner
Houston Street
Amd Iysnues
W. Pp. Lobhan
Hicks Building
WY. E. Georse
Bexar Hotel
Est
Louis M. Pateri
Sabina
Urghares
Messie Harris Moore
Maragsa
Tond
J. W. Vottam
Yoalum
Eras
Aly. “Lane
Americus Express
Nasanott Dani
Dallas
Miss Elise Broussard
West Magholia Treet
Dan Glenn
Money Street
Cli
Stella L. Don
South
Cherry Struct
C. Lampkin
Alamo Heighte
Frank Hearris
State Bank & Trask Company
I. C. League
Galveston
Pee Age Campbell
1611
Avenue B
J. Phillis
Jackson Street
Jnet
of the Woods National Bank
Thus
Gnanviat
Ape
National Bank
Timy
W. F. Woods
Shipwrecked Wife Sails to Meet Husband Aboard Rescue Vessel
In a gale a vessel lost its rudder leaving Taft, wife of an American pilot, aboard a caravel. Amid storm chaos a chandelier fell but she escaped harm. She is now aboard the Hnar with her husband, speeding toward Atoriea as their stern advances.
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Way
de Firs
Taft
Amer
Atrs
Toft
Atoriea
Trail of Cortelyou Seeks Treasury Inquiry in Senate
Washington December witnesses report Senator TH introduced resolutions to investigate the treasury secretary’s conduct amid the financial crisis. Two series cover treasury operations and clearing certificates, each with three sub divisions.
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Pattie
Washiington
Dec. S
TH Min
Secretary of the Treasury
Finnuelab
Gonzales Cotton Mill Manager Arrested in Federal Case
A Gonzales cotton mill manager, cG A Pender, was seized by U S marshals on a charge under revived statutes. A complaint filed before U S Commissioner Marl Scott alleges he maliciously opened a letter addressed to L B theak. Bond set at $500, posted by A L Davis and EB Erwin. Pender reportedly planned to surrender in San Antonio.
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Cg. A. Pender
Gonzales
Royal
United States Marshals
United States
Marl Scott
Marning
Mulamady
L. BD. Theak
Kalin
Post Office
Pender
A. L. Davis
EB. Erwin
Gonzared
Penile
Lehlamaralag
Mts Arreal
Reson
Sin Antoni
Wide Mine Owners Defy Labor in Goldfield Strife
Nov Last night a statement said enough men are already on the ground to work the mines by Wednesday. About 1500 Western Federation men are in place, with strikers replaced at the camps. Two proposals were decided, opening the camp full time and lowering the wage series. A new Nevada Mine Owners association is forming with Goldfield miners joining. A meeting of the Mine Owners Association is set for tomorrow at noon amid expectations of trouble.
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Golifield
Ter
Tollva
Wastun Federation
Dss
General Ruler Sut Of The Texas Guard
Special to The Light Austin Texas By order of the governor Adjutant General Newton today issued an order placing General John A Ufgen former adjutant guard of the state on the roled list will have as such from June 22 1907 General Huron abo ar ain of the Thirty third Texas Volunteer Infantry who served in the Philippines with merit recognized as brave and capable officer.
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Austin
Texec
Newton
John A. Ufgen
Guara
Jane Tay
Huron Ab Oarain
Philippines
Houston
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Pilmore Street
Francis J. Heney
Gatton Estate
New York
Drooklyn
Iry
Willamsburs Trust Company
Brooklyn Pants
International Trust Cp Hipare
Irysh
Kansas City
New York Post Office
Fayang
Whitney & Stephen
Doe
Enaditorolera
Bane
Aubrey-King
Gaker
LOCAL
the Woods National Bank
Ray
State of
Logan
Easnayeney
Tiluman
Cortelyou
C. A. Pender
Sut
THE
Texas Guard
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