Harriman Threatened in Illinois Central Proxy Fight
Stuyvesant Flain says he will depose Edward H. Harriman if a majority of proxies favors removal at the Illinois Central annual meeting. Flain claims Harriman’s ouster would signal a return to morality in business, asserting Taraman supports Union Pacific interests. An affidavit also states Flain saved Harahan from dismissal years ago amid boardroom clashes.
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Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Edward H. Harriman
Stuyvesant Flain
Harriman
Wish
Tarviman
Illneis Central
Union Pacific
Ish
Go Repty Lotar
Ilfnois Central
J. T. Harahan
Minais Central
Harahan
Harridian
George A. Peabory
Rampnny
Prisoner Polly Mackey Commits Suicide in Tennessee Penitentiary
Nashville December 19 reports that convict Polly Mackey, with 24 hours left of his murder sentence to serve, killed himself inside the penitentiary using a shoe knife. The act occurred as his term neared expiry, with officials noting the sudden tragedy.
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Nashville
Tenn
Biel
Polly Mackey
Rd Cuiclle
320 Dead Miners Taken From Tore Monongah W V
The West Virginia State Mine Inspector conducts a thorough examination of mines No 2 and 8 as the investigation continues. A total of 320 bodies have been recovered and 328 men are listed as missing, leaving 18 bodies still in the mines. Officials expect to learn more about deaths as the inquiry proceeds and contractors’ workers may also be among the missing. Coroner Ames announced a heavy inquiry may begin Tuesday.
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Monongah
W. Va. Dee
Paul
West Virginia
Wetur
Howger
Ames
Charges Frick With Forgery Extradition Granted
Special to The Light Austin Texas December 1 extra of Illinois Governor today granted a requisition for the extradition of Fant E Frick, now jailed at San Antonio, wanted at Pittfield for forgery. He was seized on a vagrancy charge and letters found bind him to a larger case. Sheriff at Pittfield wired to hold him at all hazards. An Ulinals officer is due tonight for transfer. Further details on the charge are not known.
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Austin
Tex
Denean Ofllinois
Canpuell
Fant E. Frick
San Antonio
Pittfield
Hrick
Mttafield
An Appeal to the Children of San Antonio for Christmas Help
The Light and a group of noble women led by Mrs. J. J. Stevens urge San Antonio children to donate to a Christmas fund for 1000 poor youngsters. On Saturday downtown, visitors view toy displays while kids are asked to give in person at The Light office or the Business Men's Club. A penny to ten cents per child would greatly boost the fund and be acknowledged in The Sunday Light.
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San Antonio
Santa Claus
The
Light
J. J. Stevens
Thes Toy Stores
Office of
the Light
Business Men's Club
Naurath Appeals Case From Five Year Sentence
Guebty Naurath,Sy, died at his home near the Bem Brick plant while under a five year sentence for the 1906 killing of F C Henderson. He appealed to the state supreme court after a March trial in the Thirty seventh district court found him guilty. The case moved to a higher court without appeal options. evidence showed long standing tension and threats between the men. Henderson was shot with a shotgun near Naurath’s saloon as he looked back after walking past. The verdict cited possible threats and Henderson turning toward Brainwick as factors in the sentencing.
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Bem Brick Company
F.C. Henderson
Supreme Court
Mailuy
Navrath
Hendesoi
Bush
Henderson
Naucalli
Nawrath
Fenderson
Naurath
Hendersy
Would-be voters rush to file declarations of intention
Poll tax payment draws rush as citizens-in-waiting seek naturalization papers. Deputy U S Clerk Campbell exhausted blank declarations of intention forms and visited Judge Hart in Anson for assistance. Three declarations used since yesterday include Oscar Harrold Levee born Ireland, Sanne Sugarman born Belogorodny, and Morales at 719 Morales Street born in Minek Russia, all arriving earlier in New York.
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United States
J. Campbell
Hart
Anse Fin
Washington
Washington. Who Counts Waithwritles
Carmpnell
Oscar Harrold Levee
Nassge
Ireland
Sweden
New York
Sanne
Belogorodny
Wolth
New Youk
Morales Street
Daveel
Minek
Russia
Distinguished Jurist Colyar Dies in Nashville at 90
Col. Galyar Colyar, a member of the Confederate Congress, dies at his Nashville home aged 90. A respected jurist, statesman, and scholar, he served as a Confederate congressman and was noted for his public service and long career.
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Col. Galyar
Confederate Congress
Nashville
A. S. Colyar
Local Weather for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Local forecast for San Antonio describes cloudy conditions with museum temperature at 8 am of 48. The 24 hour temperature prior reached 72. Wind at 8 am was 49 mph. Record temperatures compare with prior years in a general national weather report on page four.
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San Antonio
Fleet Ready to Sail Fueled by Roosevelts Warning
The Atlantic battleship force assembled at Hampton Roads is ready to sail to the Pacific coast. President Roosevelt was notified by Assistant Secretary Newberry as admirals and captains finalize the last details before a Monday departure. Officers study the Old Tactical Signal Book while ensuring coal and fuel efficiency for the long voyage.
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Roosevelt
Hampton Roads
Pacific Coast
Newberry
White House
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Capes
Navy
Adminal King
Trinidad
Arnie Evans
Chamberlain
Bathouse John in San Antonio Visit Confirms City Ties
Deputy Lancaster escorts Chicago convict and United States Marshal Eugeng Nolte to New York via Washington to pay respects in the capital and confer with officials. The pair met Aldermen “Inky Dink” and “Bathhouse John” during a brief stopover in Chicago amid snow and a civil service tour.
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Red Tincaster
Chicago
United States
Eugeng Nolte
Frisoney
Nolte
New
Bryan to Texas for Holiday Duck Hunt with Governor
A report states Bryan will visit Texas during Christmas holidays to hunt ducks with Governor T. M. Campbell at Moody reserve in Lake Surprise, Galveston County. The governor accepted the invitation pending no obstacles, with Jennings and Bryan said to be expected, joined by Hope’s successor potential entourage.
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Texas
T. M. Campbell
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Davai Tim
Jennings Uuwyan
Toy
Moody
Lake Surprise
Galveston County
Banks
Brymhan
Hope
Infant saves eight from gas tragedy in Allentown
In Allentown Pennsylvania December 12 a baby frightened awake and cried loudly saving eight people from coal gas poisoning. The infant's father Nicholas Contravo and brother Joseph Contravo aged four perished from exposure. The family shared a room in a boarding house with others asleep in the adjoining space before the alarm was raised.
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Allentown
Nicholas Contravo
Joseph Contravo
Contravo
Ad Board Sng
Tal House
State Receiver Takes Over Waters Pierce Oil Case
Special from The Light Austin Texas reports Attorney General Davidaen and associates in a long conference on the Waters Pierce Oil Company receivership. A state attorney predicted the Supreme Court will dismiss the writ of error while the court prepares to hear next steps. The hearing planned for Monday will determine turnover of property to the state receiver as Twightfoot and Gregory return from Beaumont.
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Tex
Tee
Frarney
Davidaen
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Supreme Court
Flo
Twightfoot
Gregory
Beaumont
Bryant
Barbers On Trial For Sunday Shaves
Charles Biontiti and Rhy Reese face misdemeanor charges for keeping shops open on Sunday. In Justice Umscheid's court they sought trial by jury with a 12‑man venire. Two witnesses testify for Biontiti and four for Reese, with further witnesses expected. trials continue Monday afternoon.
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Charles Biontiti
Rhy Reese
Umscheid
Imontint
Roese
Hopkinsville Guards Town as Troops On Duty In Kentucky
Report from Hopkinsville Kentucky December 13 notes residents protect the city with armed guards as rumors of another invasion rise. Governor Wilson orders Major Hassett to meet with Major P P Johnson to assess needs while bankers merchants ministers and lawyers join patrols. Messages warn against tobacco factory thefts and further disruption amid labor tensions across Henderson Madisonville and Glathersville.
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Hoplonervile
Hopkinsville
Houitinsville
Marlington Company
Wilson
Aklig Turing
Henderson
Fohdevo
Imperial Tobacco Factory
Windetts
Gallagher Limited
John H. Hodge
Rogie
Madisonville
Glaughtersville
Dihrell & Glover Factory
Alsc
Harris
Sunset Line workers to be paid by checks says company officials
Houston Dec 13 officials deny a San Antonio brought rumor that Sunset employees will strike if paid in checks. They say they know of no such plan. The next payday is December 16 when 580060 will be distributed, likely by check.
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Houston
San Antonio
Shot Angers Crows In Attack On Lone Hunter
In Freeport Illinois Dee Niles a hunter was attacked by a large flock of crows near a barn. He barely escaped as birds beat him with wings and forced him to flee. He is in critical condition in a nearby clinic.
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Dee
Niles
Wiley
Wonder Neveral
Nios
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