Bailey faces fierce political war in 1908 Texas
The article describes a heated Bailey campaign in San Antonio, Bexar County, and the 24th Senate district with Bailey supporters promising a hard fight and anti Bailey forces organizing early in 1908. It notes rival candidates for the state senate and house, party factionalism, labor alignment with anti Bailey, and anticipated high stakes across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
San Antonio
Bexar
Noredn
Wililh
Bexar County
Khawn
J. F. Onion
Carlos Gee
Will A. Morriss
W. A. Warebaca
Envey Onion
Morriss
Bee
Wreaney
Robert Green
Warabach
Youtteal
Gocke
Jask
Kalloy
Nanies
Jbig Hogwi
Business Magr
Boxar County
Mther Market
Beethoven Halls
and Pailey
Democratic Party
Tryon
Hoge-Clark
Wiley Politeian
Irenehl
Balley
Countty
Wvill
Inhar Beard
J. F Onion
Warsbach
Ballay
Colonel Stevens Receives Memento at Fort Sam Houston
A ceremony at Fort Sam Houston noon marked Colonel R. R. Stevens being given a model of the quadringle clock tower and a miniature statue of himself. The event honored his effort to install a new clock, with a humorous presentation speech by Captain Charles B Way and a toast to his long service.
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Omcers
Lth
Fort, Sam Housing
R. R. Stevens
Stevens
Charles B Way
Hay
Housht
Cantain Bootes
Col
Stevens Ras
Ald Elonk
Colonel Stevens
Sam Houston
Pearson
Dome
Van
Trusted Employee of A B Frank Indicted
The land jury returned an in dictaent against Gus Nocker charged with theft over 60 dollars. Nocker was a trusted employee of A B Prank and Go and recently arrested for appropriating company goods. A quantity of the goods was recovered by the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Nocker
Nocker
A. B. Prank & Go
Yla
Fim
Olivera
Rescue of Girl From Gypsy Camp in St Louis
The father of 16 year old Marla Thompson, abducted in Los Angeles and held by a Gypsy band near Forest Park in St Louis, recovered his daughter after a lengthy chase across miles. Officials aided by a peace officer retrieved the girl, who cried and clung to her father as the captors fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
St. Louis
Marla Thompson
Los Angeles
Ie Gynsy
Leowhan
Thompson
Tehan
Gil
Sam Antonin
Fils
Lve
Civil suit filed over bank draft dispute at Milmo National
The first civil action from the fall of Wools National DROK was filed by T. Cobbs. It seeks 5962.22 from Wools Bank led by W. J. Wools. Draft drawn on Milmo National Bank at Laredo.
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T. Cobbs
Tris. Tee
W. J Wools
Milmo National Bank
la Jredo
Local Weather San Antonio Forecast Turns Cloudy With Showers
San Antonio expects cloudy conditions with possible showers Thursday and warmer temperatures. Overnight low reached 38 in the 12 hours ending O clock, while the prior 84 hours averaged 64. Winds at 8 am were 4 miles per hour. Weather office temperatures today compared to last year show figures for the months listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tonlebt
Court Rules against Whitry Pierce Oil in Texas Trust Case
Texas Court of Civil Appeals affirms trial verdict against Whitry Pierce Oil Co for civil penalties totaling 1 683 000 and cancels permits. State Attorney General Davidson wins key points on antitrust and receivership, with possible removal of the federal receiver pending supreme court action.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
Third District
Caurl
Custor
Davidson
Whitry Pierce Oil Company
Ig Wy
Key
Hee
Supreme Court
U. S. Circuit Court
New Orlwans
Dion
Nwasides
Ivy
Prajadee
Besa
New Jersey
Texas
Denver Seeks Democratic Convention Host City
Washington reports preliminary preparations for the Democratic National Committee meeting at the Arlington hotel. Denver offers 1000000 dollars, with Louisville and Cleveland also vying. Chicago may push a ball and pay all convention expenses if invited.
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Washington
D. C
Democratic National
Arlington Hotel
Luuar- Taw
Denver
Ttig
Louisville
Cleveland
Chicago
WibNean
McKibbin Returns as Frisco Busy Scene Rebuilds
San Francisco shows rapid postquake reconstruction as McKibbin and Major Gardner lead troops and civilians through a city of steel and concrete structures. Troop movements from San Antonio to San Francisco praised for smooth execution, with McKibbin commended for ensuring comfort and efficiency during the long transport to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robert L. Medibbin
Southern Pacific Ynilvod
First Cavalry
San
McKibbin
Gardner
Lappely
Tt. J. McKibhin
McKibhin
North Texas
Western Union Declares 2.25 Percent Quarterly Dividend
New York Dec 11 The dividers of Western Union Telegraph Co today declared a quarterly dividend of 2 1 4 percent payable in stock. The company has $2 080 000 in two issued stock and the dividend will be paid by issuing that stock to the amount required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Made in Houston Tale Tangles in Texas Embezzlement Case
Special to The Light details an embezzlement probe involving Will Woods of San Antonio and Waugh of Eagle Lake. Waugh surrenders to U S marshals in Texas after eluding officers from St Louis to Chicago, then Houston, with investigations into forged notes and funds misapplied at Woods National Bank. The case links to Walker and Baxzle Lake firms and involves deposits, forged signatures, and pending warrants as authorities seek missing funds and accountability.
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Eagle
Trailad
St. Louis
Chicago
Texas
Mouston
Tex
Dee
Waugh
Bank of Vineyard, Walker & Co
Eagle Lite
United States
Toray
Woods
Wools National Bank of
Boond
Fagle
Andrew Mc Winh
Houston
Marl Scott
Wil T. Woods
GW. Deaton
Cxmminer
J. M. Logan
Abe Atroet
Witla
Woots National Bank of
San Antonio
Walleh
Ith
Deaton
Minewatd
V& Walker
Baxzle Lake
The
Woods National Bank
Hans Gor
Woods Dul Culawiuhy
Waughton
Waugt
St. Lewi
F. Woods
Logan Awore
Wis
Woods National
Brother of Rail Wizard Is Coming
T Law Harriman brother of TH Pe 1 Harriman president of the Southern Pacific railroad will pass through San Antonio tomorrow in a private car attached to Iray No bound for California. There are 1 persons in the car and they will remain here until 9 oclock in the morning. Hartt man limes representatives will meet the party at the depot and, if inclined, give them a brief tour and entertainment via the city.
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Harriman
Southern Pacific Mailroad
Friends
San Autonio
Iray No
California
Alto Sethar
Orlock
Harttman Limes
Famous Sleuths Visit San Antonio By Pinkerton Chief
William A. Pinkerton head of the Pinkerton agency and Chief McLaughlin, leader of the New York detective force, toured San Antonio last night with R. L. McKibbin guiding them. They were en route from the Pacific coast to New York City and enjoyed a brief stay, noting the city’s principal sights during an automobile tour.
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William A. Pinkerton
Flstestign Agency
Pinkertong
McLaughlin
New York
San Antonio
R. L. McKibbin
San Francisco
Frest
Elitef
Vompanion
New York City
Ami
Styrit
Anil Me
Spirit World Warning Saves Farmer From Death Trap
New York Dee reports a farmer narrowly escaped a planned death trap after a midnight warning from a spirit. Charl Benny Durland recalls a specter resembling his late wife foretelling danger and guiding him home to find a pistol rigged to a string and a shattered doorway, an apparent assassination setup thwarted by his arrival.
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Warning
Spirit World
Farmer
New York
Dee
Charl Benny Durland
Mear Goldwell
Durland
Munday
Darlid
Opio Bureau
Tirland
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Anti Club
A. B. Frank
STATE
Waters Pierce Oil CO
BIG Fine
Chase
Parent
G. K
Chicago Alise
Kibbin
Frisco
Houstor
Gashter Waugh
Eagle Lake
Will F. Woods
Gashier
T. Law Harriman
TH Pe
W. A. Pinkerton
Wraith
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