Mail Car Looters Stop Express Car Robbery
Three armed men robbed a mail car on eastbound Great Northern No 4 near Hillyard Spokane in the early hours. W Perrin foiled the gang by keeping the express car from being opened, forcing the bandits to abandon the loot valued at a large, unknown sum. They fled toward Mead, ten miles from Spokane, after disconnecting the train and taking the locomotive some miles further.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Peat Hillyard
W. Perrin
Ureman
Montana
Hilliard
Elog Suarg
Perrin
Waca
Perria
Menachis
Dlaga
Dud Hreman
Iran
Thaly
Agalt
Wiginn
Mead
Byo- Keane
Spokanea
Lyon Busy Dove Cheerful Lyon Busy Dove Cheerful
Colonel Cecil A Lyon planner for the republican party in Texas is at present a busy man directing federal patronage distribution. After conference with U S Marshal Eugene Noth and Burton Parker special agent of the United States treasury department regarding charges against R W Dawe collector of customs at Male Pass Lyon went to Brownsville with Marshal Nolte to look into the matter. Vann the collector of customs will likely be moved to another position. Dowe who attended the conference returned home.
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Cecil A. Lyon
Republican Party
Texas
United States
Eugene Noth
Burton Parker
Gotonel Lyon
Vann
Yann
Myr
Sherif
Cnunty
Dowe
Eagle
Southern Pacific
Lyon
Parker
Monroe
Mich
el Paso
Treasury Department
Black Boys Confess Train Wrecking Plan
Special to The Light reports Black boys arrested today charged with attempting to wreck the 3 A. and A. P. train Saturday by pulling apart ties. They confessed.
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Waco
Tex
3. A
A. P.raint
Aplias
Block pavement removal planned for Military Plaza
An official announced today that work to remove the block pavement on Military Plaza will begin within a few days. The current paving is worn and nearly dangerous, to be replaced with stabilized macadam.
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Military Plaza
Cap Cox Doyle and Mrs Doyle Return to City
Captain F C Doyle of the Third Artillery has returned to Fort Sam Houston from a four months leave. He is accompanied by his wife Miss Gallagher formerly of San Antonio.
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F.C. Doyle
Third Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Misa Gallagher
San Antout
Markets Cotton and Cash Grain Report Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth Dec 10 cattle receipts 5900 hogs and cattle prices mixed steer prices lower calf values steady hogs and calves noted. Cattle trade reported steady to lower with heifers steady and top cows near 3.20. Cotton markets show varied bids across New York New Orleans and other marts with mixed sales volume and prices around 4.95 to 9.25 per unit in listed exchanges.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Fight for the fair control in the dark
San Antonio residents stockholders receive anonymous anti proxy mail urging withheld vote for fair association directors. Secretary J M M Vance says he does not know the authors while committee cards prompt reaction from W A Simms and other directors. The next annual meeting looms as mystery and pressure mounts.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Antonians
The
Fair Association
J. M M. Vance
Fall Association
Ccntrel
Cair Association
Tecretary Vance
Oidains
Waranty
Simm
W. A. Simms
San Anatonio
Subscriptions Raise Brownsville Railroad Bonus Pace
The campaign to finish a $100000 cash and right of way bonus continues after over one hundred thousand dollars was raised. Committees report smaller gifts from San Antonio Hardware Co and others, while Edwards maintains the plan requires about $24,000 more to reach a contract.
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Edwards
Mr. Edwards Cits
My. Edwards
San Antonio
Houston
Taginese Men's Club
Dustneys Men's
Elih
Sam Antono
Weity
Sann Antonio Hardware Co
A. T. He
Contributions To Bide-A-Wee Home Receive Gratitude
The Indies of the Bide-a-Wee home report strong mental support and cheerful subscriptions. Notable contributions acknowledged include amounts such as $15, $6, $5 from several patrons, and a $25 bequest with a $24 collection.
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T. J. Weting
T. W. Beck
JK. Collins
Tone Palmer
Calleetinn
Carnegie Hall Opens Tomorrow at Eight O Clock
The Carnegie library hall will be formally opened tomorrow at eight o clock An excellent program is planned with Prof J M Steinfeld piano pieces J H Terrell president of the board will give introductory remarks Miss Clara Herzog will sing three vocal solos Mrs Percy V Pennybacker will discuss the dangers that threaten the American home and Gilbert Schraam will perform a four voice selection
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Carnegie Library
J. M. Steinfeld
JH. Terrell
Board of Trustees
Misa
Clara Herzog
Percy V. Pennybacker
Qilbert Schraam
Sevolutionist Charged Amid Mexico Riots Trial Move
In Muskogee Oklahoma Diaz iupro is charged with violating new laws as an organizer of revolutionary acts against Mexico. The Las Vegas riots prompted transfer to San Antonio Texas for trial by Martin Victor today.
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Muskogee
Okla
Diaz Iupro
Las Vaeas
San Antonio
Texas
Martin Victor
Trisi
Prohibition gambling probes reach local proprietors
Proprieties tied to gambling are under scrutiny as the grand jury grills several alleged gambling venues. Judge Dwyer delayed discharge to allow a full day of testimony while U S district attorney assistant Charles Jesson confirms recent efforts to recover losses from gambling sites. Propertors hire counsel and prepare to contest further action as authorities weigh the scope of illicit activity.
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Tha
Dwyer
Charles Jesson
United States District Attorney
Cresson
Crrtatt
Lava
Placor
Missing Standard Contract Sheds Light On Oil Trust Case
New York reports a missing contract tied to Standard Oil reveals that Standard controlled Barnsdell oil fields and financed his operations with a 47.5 million loan secured by stock and land mortgages. The government seeks to prove Barnsdell acted as a dummy in forging the oil trust.
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New York
Standard of Company
Joan Phade
T. N. Barnsdell
Pittsburg
Frante B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Ute Standard
Barnsdell
Barnsdell Oll Company
Oklahoma
Mr. Barnsdell
Younger Hoper
Standard
Bryan Will Attack President's Message in Congress
Special to The Light from Galveston Texas dated December 1 reports that William Jennings Bryan plans to attack Roussell’s message in Congress and focus on tariff revision. He will return with his wife and hunting party later today to deliver the political address Prince of Peace. A prior report of arrest in connection with a jail crime is unfounded. Bryan will depart for Port Azimuth Friday.
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Galveston
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Rousayell
Lake Surprise
Tle
Gamle
Bryan
Port
Azitur Priday
Would Burn His Home He Reports Three Fire Attempts
Daniel Perez of 424 Bowie Street tells police three unsuccessful attempts have been made to burn his home. Investigators have no arrests yet. The latest incident occurred yesterday afternoon when a bundle of saturated paper and rags was found against the kitchen. Earlier that night and the early morning hours two additional attempts were reported.
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Daniel Perez
Bowie
Negro burglar suspect captured after alarm at Sunset Arena
A man described as a burglar suspect was found with a bowdivert and a razor near the east yorda of Sunset Arena. Sherlyn Shrisey believes he was involved in recent thefts at La Rena. Night Watchman Kryoll reported hearing he loafing near the area before capture.
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Yorda
Sherlyn Shrisey
Larena
Curptary
Kryoll
Lodge to discuss Brownsville outrage this week
In a brief note Senator Lodge announced he would speak on the Brownsville affair Wednesday next, at the request of Dr Hale. The move follows a convention convened today and signals a formal discussion of the incident amid ongoing investigations and public interest.
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Wasmieton
Dec. W
Sonal
Lodge
Srownavle
Hale
Lincoln pallbearers struck down at funeral
Washington dispatch reports General Hens ey Worthington, formerly a Nevada congressman and the sole living pall bearer for Abraham Lincoln, collapsed from apoplexy at the Moor of the House after the services. He is in critical condition. a telegram to the colonel indicates grave danger.
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Washington
Hensey Worthington
Congreaa
Evad
Abraham
Jancola
Anti Prohibition Club Meeting Held Monday Morning
Local speakers are to address a meeting of the Voxita Anti Prohibition club at the Traders Council hall on Monday at 10 o'clock. Charles J. Mite, son of the late US senator, is expected to attend. Secretary Paul Staffler has provided fifty thousand buttons for distribution to members. Election of officers will occur during the gathering with Hoefiven serving as chairman.
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Voxita Anti Prohibition Club
Ml Hy
Tradas Council Hall
Charles J. Mite
United States
Paul Staffler
Hoefiven
Continue Fight for Full Crew Law in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas. W. J. Williams, attorney, says the American Federation of Labor will ask the state supreme court for a rehearing after the full crew law was struck down yesterday in the Katy Railroad case. If a ruling is refused, Williams warns of consequences including possible unemployment for workers and further regulatory changes.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Dea
W. J. Williams
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Katy
Williams
Samuel Gompers
Duck Quacks Bar Sleep For Citizen Aloud
A noisy disturbance near San Pedro Park at dawn prompts a complaint to the mayor. A resident named Abacat requests action after a duck’s quacking disrupted sleep for the citizenry.
Wash the Streets Works Under Street Commissioner
Street Commissioner Russi directs a large force to wash streets with hoses from the fire department. Forenoon work concentrates on scouring shorelines and areas impacted by recent pollution. The effort continues over the next few days as crews intensify washing operations.
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Russi
Suis Morvigg
Mie
Moody Man Robbed of 740 Dollars Near Moody
Special from Waco Texas reports a farmer living three miles north of Moody was held up while feeding his herd. Two men with fire dents robbed him of 240 dollars. they masked their faces and the victim believes help will be sent to curb the incident.
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Waco
Tex
Dork Howant
Moody
Black Hand Threats Target San Antonio Mex Residents
Police and federal officials report ongoing Black Hand intimidation aimed at San Antonio Mex residents. United States district attorney Cres-son says 20 states cover the case and action is hindered by current conditions. Detectives and city police continue work, with letters seeking to extort money from Caffarelli and Planta in a case marked by fear and delayed payments.
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United States
Sam Antonio Mex
Bikck
Cres- Son
United States District Attorney
trSmiged
Cattaralli
Jom Bjanta
Amen
Black Hand blackmail suspected in threats to Italian family
Mir and detective discuss possible Black Hand involvement in threatening letters and a demanded payment found near Marlborough Place. Officials consider federal action for blackmail and defraud, while state authorities prepare to pursue charges. victims remain sheltered at home amid tension.
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Waather Ehough
Testa
Lve 1
Tenvetoven
Black Hand Society
Pianta
Uthe
Hannibal Pianta
Itai Ua
Frank Newnam
Marlborough Place
Cresson
Cress
Boynton
Wico
Clark
Hiag
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