Country Life Under Fire in Congress Secret Service Rows
Washington December 11 The nation’s press reports that President’s allies condemn congressional action restricting secret service duties. A House subcommittee probes the razing of the old Pennsylvania depot on the Mall and the use of franking by the commission on country life. Colonel Charles Bromwell testifies he razed the structure by written order. A five member special committee is proposed to review the president’s criticisms of Congress.
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Washington, D
Congress
Committee of Appropriations
Pennsylvania
Chas. Bromwell
United States
Commission
Washington, D. C
Hhausp
Perking
New York
Partins
Morgan's Train Smashes Record in 17 Hour Run
New York reports J P Morgan used a record breaking special train on the New York Central. The trip lasted 17 hours and one minute, beating the Twentieth Century Limited by an hour. Morgan rushed back to New York, with the journey costing an estimated 100 dollars per hour. James Fitzpatrick, his wife and child are in the city en route to Mexico. Fort Dodge banker and manufacturer is mentioned in relation to Mir. Mtepatriel¢.
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New York
Chicago
J. P. Morgan
New York Central
Twentieth Century Limited
the Central
Morgan
James Fitzpatrick
Mexus
Mir. Mtepatriel
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Mid winter race meet opens at fair grounds track
Tomorrow afternoon the grand stand at the fair grounds race track hosts the Mid Winter meet with 40 horses across six races. John Garner headlines tomorrow's card with bets on Blus Ban Ger Whiz Pat Orne and more as Canada Latonia New Orleans racing figures gather under judge Joseph A Murphy.
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John Garner
No Quarter
Handcock
Transform
Blus Ban
Ger Whiz
Pat Orne
Straightting
Myrtle Dixon
Safeguard
Bewitched
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Apron
Noll
Rubiola
Haughty
Boexerian
Batshot
Fair Grounds
Canada
Latonia
New Orleans
Joseph A. Murphy
Bennings
Sheepshead Bay
San Antomio
Bryan Believes Little in Promise of G O P
Special to The Light from Beaumont Texas reports William Jennings Bryan and his wife arriving at noon en route to Port Arthur. Bryan gave a ten minute address noting Republicans promise tariff revision but no real reform. He commented free silver could arise in the next campaign but declined to discuss it further. He departed tonight for Kansas City.
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Beaumont
Tex
Devil-W
J. Bryan
Port Arthur
Bryan
Kasas
Lawsuits filed over promissory notes and debts
Suit has been filed in the Thirty seventh district court by N. A. Dawson against Mre Alice Wallace Milford and B. M. Milford for the collection of a promissory note. Olcott has filed suit in the Fifty-seventh district court against D. C. Pati for the collection of a promissory note.
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N. A. Dawson
Mre
Alice Wallace Milford
B. M. Milford
Brederia FP
Olcott
D. C. Pati
Markets News From Fort Worth December Market Report
Fort Worth December market notes list wheat prices for No 2 hard red and No 2 red, corn No 2 prices, oats and other grains. Cattle receipts reach 2700, hogs 2409, steers fair to good, tops around 4.50, cows steady at 2.25, calves steady with demand easing.
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Fort. Worth
Tex
Indictment for Murder Against Mrs. Walter Allen
Wiehlta Yale December 11 The grand jury returned an indictment for murder against Mrs Walter Allen who shot and killed Like Wheatley while they sat in a carriage with Mrs Allen's husband nearby Mrs Allen posted bond set at 2500 dollars
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Wiehlta
Yale
Walter Allen
Wheatley
Allen
Doctor's Murder Stirs Jackson Community
Dec. 11. Jomer Smith arrested as accessory in the killing of Dr Birdsong in Hazelhurst last night. Suutti Birdsong accused of firing the pistol with knowledge of the plan. Public outcry calls for grand jury reconvening and a speedy trial for Birdsong. Birdsong surrendered after barricading himself and handing over the weapon.
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Dackeon
Misa
Jomer Smith
Old San Antonian Visits Former Home
Dr Reeds a San Antonio native now on Mexico duty arrived in town riding a Mexican style horse in uniform. The visitor attracted many eyes as he rode through the streets, his sombrero buckskin suit and saddle drawing attention at every stop during his short visit.
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Dr. Reeds
San Antonio
Durango
Dubie
Rocas
Celly
Southern Cross Drill Seeks Mascot and Training
Interest rises in the Southern Cross drill as Captain McLean, sole survivor of the original corps, prepares the unit for Memphis reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. Efforts to recruit Rosa McKenson, 18, as mascot progress while W C McDonald travels to Crystal City to establish a new chapter lineup.
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Southern Cross
Aril Corps
McLean
Famaua Dri
Memphis
United Confederate Veterana
Rosa McKenson
Barnard E. Ree Chapter
The
Daughters of the Republic
Cory
Tinkers of Tariff May Dodge Hides and Leather Free List
Washington observers say political pressures may defeat efforts to keep hides on the tariff free list. Congress and the ways and means committee anticipate the bill reporting hides leather and shoes as free. Underscoring possible returns of tariffs in articles for political ends, the house and senate are viewed as likely to restore or terrace duties on such items.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
Vexas
wWitys and Means Committee
Hnuse Watt Senate
Yoakum Urges Government Backing for Railroads
Chicago leader Yoakum told the Chicago Association of Commerce that the nation and states may guarantee a return on capital to spur railroad development. He warned the government should seek a liberal policy to meet transportation needs, while stressing earnings of leading Western lines are returning to normal.
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Chicago
Yoakum
Rockeland-Frisco System
Chicago Association of Commerce
Wmness
Youkant
Mystery in Rich Man Disappearance Near Gainesville
Special to The Light Gainesville Texas December 11 Joseph Furman a wealthy farmer aged 24 vanished mysteriously from his home miles west of town. Searches prove fruitless and neighbors fear foul play though he apparently left a note saying forgive me for going away.
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Gainesville
Tex
Joseph Furman
Here
Defense springs alibi for McCue in murder trial near Dallas
The defense presented McCue’s alibi at his murder trial for Ray Mabry, with a wash woman, a painter, McCue’s sister and father testifying he was at home when Mabry was killed. The state failed to shake the evidence despite efforts.
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Frank Worth
Trial of Sam Davis for murder opens in Gainesville
Special to The 1Light reports in Gainesville Tex on December 14 that the murder trial of Sam Davis, charged with killing Lem Chirk two years ago, began in the district court this morning. Davis and Chirk were noted local citizens.
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Gainesville
Tex
Sam Davis
Lem Chirk
Citi, Zene
Counterfeit $5 Silver Certificate Reported
Treasury and Secret Service warn of a new counterfeit $5 silver certificate bearing an Indian symbol, Dp cheek letter and partial 7899 series. Front and back plate numbers indistinct or missing. note printed on genuine paper stained by handling and folded to disrupt ink on the back.
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John Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Mexican revolutionary Guerra seized near Del Rio
A Mexican revolutionary leader Guerra Querra was captured at Wilburton and brought to Muskogee Oklahoma in U S Marshal custody. He is believed to receive clandestine aid from Juntas while authorities pursue other suspected supporters across the United States. Guerra, about 60, known in Del Rio and San Felige, faces federal trial with possible representation by Judge Gilly or Del Rio.
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Sheckled
Mcarnacion Diaz Guerre
Mexico
8. G. Vielor
Frank Vielor
Muskoges
Okla
Eirugele
United States
J. D. Dodson
Fred Lancaster
Ink County
Boynton
G Querra
Marshal Victor
Coonsel
Gilly
del Rio
Guerra
Wilburton
Olli
Weer
San Castro
Serret
San Antonio
Ilside
Aataslon Querris
Nir
Custa
Muskoge
Castra
Muskogea
Gaerrd
Mesteo
Les Viens
Mex
Rio Grande
Oklahoma
San Felige
Federal
Michigan Bank Goes to the Wall
Springport Michigan bank with about 90000 in deposits was closed by Banking Commissioner Zimmermann during a routine examination. Reported overloans to hay dealers in Vicksburg and Watcher Mississippi left the bank insolvent and its president Jay fled the city. The institution was shut as officials investigate the affairs and determine liability.
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Springport
Mich
Zimmerman
Willy
Jay
Vicksburg
Watcher
Governor Aims to Enforce Laws on Antono and Galveston
The Light will publish the complete list of railroad subscription payments Sunday morning. Secretary Carrington reports all subscriptions received by tonight will be added, showing about 24 dollars still needed for the bonus album. W W Bondurant of the San Antonio academy donated 80 dollars, and A W Boazman gave 10 dollars, announcing support for the project.
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Carrington
Smullaly
W. W. Bondurant
San Antonio Academy
Gaiington
A. W. Boazman
Gaines Avenue
West End
San Antonnio
Riciness Men's Club
Graft charge their doom in capitol conspiracy case
In Dauphin County Court Judge Inge Gearge Kunkle refused a new trial for four defendants linked to the Philadelphia Capitol furnishings scandal. John Sanderson, J. M. Schumaker, Wm. P. Snyder, and Wm. L. Matthews faced conspiracy to wheedle and defraud the state over the $13,000 Capitol decorating contract. Huston received a severance. others await trial as earlier juries were acquitted.
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Uareisburg
Tie Capitol
Inge Gearze Kunkle
Baupin County
John Sanderson
Philadelphia
J. M. Schumaker
Johuetown
Board of Public Grounds
Wm. P. Snyder
Spring City
State
Wm. L. Matthews
Joseph Huston
Huston
Ates
T Dalphin County
Arilanther Hia
Waxahachie Fire Destroys Lave Rint Avaloma. Loss Estimated
A lave Rint Avaloma southeast of Waxahachie was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is estimated at 15 dollars. Investigators are probing the cause.
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Waxahachie
Tex
Avaloma
Here
Lo Satly
Governor Campbell ready to deploy ranger force
Report says Gov Campbell will enforce Baskin McGregor and felony gambling laws in San Antonio and Galveston if needed. He may send the state ranger force to the two cities, aided by broad statewide backing, to compel compliance and uphold state authority.
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Austin
Range
Tex
Campbell
San Antonio
Galveston
San Antonilo
San
Anigynio
San Antoniguni Oalvestein
Bexar County
San Antoni
Tar and feathers for labor agents in state counties
A wartime style notice reports widespread hostility to labor agents. Planters meet in many counties and adopt resolutions threatening rough treatment for agents luring workers. In swamp regions growers declare they have tar and feathers ready for the first agent entering their areas.
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Tookson
Misa. Dee
Jia
Delta
Swearingen to Leave Hot Walls for St Anthony Hotel
F M Swearingen will on January 3 give up management of the Hot Walls hotel after three years and will assume management of the new St Anthony Hotel when lease expires. His successor at Hot Walls is not yet known.
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F. M. Swearingen
Hot Walls
St. Anthony
Fragmented WV Al Ae article page note
Uneven OCR reads show a partial local page item from West Virginia Alabama area. Readable fragments mention a trip and events but lack clear names dates or places for full summary. Further legible text needed to identify the main person or organization and the outcome.
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San Antonian
W. C. McDonald
Crystal City
Weet
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