Wreck of El Delepsor del Pueblo Press Sparks Mexico Outcry
In Tucson on December 1 unknowns wrecked the El Delepsor del Pueblo office run by Manuel Sarabia a Spanish weekly. Sarabia a reportedly imprisoned reformer believes agents of the Diaz government carried out the act. The destruction included presses and furniture and Sarabia’s claim connects the act to Mexican political factions and past exile activity involving Juan Sarabia Flores Magon and other revolutionary promoters.
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Tucson
Atiz
el Delepsor del Pueblo
Manuel Sarabia
Uberal Party
Mexico
Sarabia
Los Angeles
Juan Sarabia
San Juan de Villa
Republic of Mexico
Juarez
Mex
Rio Grande
el Paso
San Antonio
Tex
Juan
Flores Magon
Reincarnacion
Cwme
Med
Austin
Strong Lobby for Pros at Austin
Special to The Licht from Houslor Tex Bee details a strong lobby for prohibition advocates during the legislative session. F Western, chairman of the Texas anticprohibition committee, announces a four-person lobby team with five more to be appointed. names Hofrel and others cited amid organizing efforts.
Waves Goodbye Steps To Death In Christmas Farewell
In Chicago on Christmas Eve a young woman dismissed from a Christmas charity project stepped in front of an express train and was killed instantly. She held gifts for children in one arm and waved to a group with a final admonition as the car struck. The farewell ended in a quiet, tragic death.
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Chicago
Mabel Crindell
Facher
Meyers Road
Ministers Urged to Silence Sermons on Night Rider Case
In Union City Tennessee Judge Jones opened court urging local pastors to refrain from discussing the night rider murders in sermons. Captain Rankin was the first witness with Colonel Taylor detailing the abduction from Ward's hotel and the execution at a forked tree. Taylor escaped by slipping into a slough as riders fired. The elderly witness, overcome with emotion, could not positively identify anyone on the night of the crime.
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Martin Krammer
Buckley
Jadzo Buckley
Keammer
Union City
Tenn
Jones
Anf
Witrisse
R. Taylor
Rankin
Taylor
Ward
Ridér
Ranldn
Raokit
Dr Berrey Again Named County Physician
Dr D Berrey was today reappointed county physician for the coming year by Judge P H Shook with a salary fixed at 150 dollars per month. Commissioners Court transacted minor matters this morning. Riverd Storbeck was appointed engines at the courthouse and Estevan Perez Isa an Soll and Albert North were made janitors to succeed Engineer John Seferile and Janitor Gregorio Villareal whose terms have expired.
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D. Berrey
P. H. Shook
Ilnor
Roiverd Storbeck
Estevan Perez
Isaan Soll
Albert North
John Seferile
Gregorio Villareal
Poisoning at Campbellsvilletown harms twelve guests
Twelve people in Campbellsville area were poisoned by water. eight Powell children and Mr Mrs Wm Tomison and two children were among the victims as doctors now expect most to recover despite initial fears. Cause of poisoning remains undetermined.
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Danville
Don
Campbellsville
Brent Powell
Wm. Mtinson
New cancelling machines offered for San Antonio post office
The new cancelling machines were offered for the San Antonio post office yesterday afternoon and this morning. They are ready for use and will greatly assist service with rapid work. The machines can cancel 1030 letters or pieces of mail per minute.
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San Antonio
Orders Shroud Takes Life in New Jersey Woman
New York December 19 a New Jersey woman Nisz Louise Barney left a note saying she heard a call from her dead mother and killed herself last evening Emil Barney the father found her body across a bed The note said she visited her mother’s grave and resolved to die She requested to be buried in a white gown delivered yesterday and that she be dressed in the warmest gown.
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New York
Nother
Nisz Louise Barney
Wast Rutherford
N. J
Emil Barney
Mbman
Attorney General rules pay for extra election staff barred
A Texas attorney general ruling states that county funds cannot pay extra election officers beyond the standard four judges and four clerks, nor pay election supervisors, peace officers, or drayage for ballot box return. The presiding judge may receive a nominal fee for returning results. no further compensation is allowed.
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Shook
Guteral ED. Walthal
Jungen
Ramsey
Lortion
Drayaze
James D. Wainthrale
Deays
Treasury
Missouri Drops Suit to Oust Harvester Co
Missouri Attorney General Hu announced that he advised attorneys for the International Harvester Company to present no further testimony in the oyster suit. The action claimed a violation of Missouri anti trust law, but the state dropped the case against the firm.
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Jefferson City
Dew
Missouri
International Harvester Company of America
Anti-Trust Jang
Rock Island Plans New Daily Train Route To Compete
Rock Island announces a new daily through service from Amarillo to Kansas City to challenge the Santa Fe. The line will run via Fort Worth and connect with the existing network, aiming to attract passengers and compete with Santa Fe rail operations.
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Rock Island
Santa FE
Fort Worth
Tex
Amarillo
Kansas City
Senate quits until Jan 4 adjourns DC session
Washington reports the state Senate adjourned to January 4 after a brief December recess. The decision was announced amid ongoing legislative business and standard end of year routine.
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Senate
County Auditor Delays Warrant Over Commission Status
County Auditor Rumsey announced he will sign warrants for fees only after officers prove commissions. He held up per diem warrants for County Judge Shook awaiting Austin issued commissions. Rumsey says he follows the law and would withhold commissions from other officials until their commissions are received. Governor Campbell is said to be withholding six commissions to push enforcement in Bexar county.
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Rumsey
Austin
Nymore Walrayts
Danny
Byam
Judge Shook
Campbell
Bexar
Tha Baskin-McGregor
George Dullaty Company President in Critical Condition
George J. Dullaty, president of the George Dullaty company, underwent a major operation at Santa Hosa hospital for a hypernicide. Friends are gravely concerned as doctors report the condition as serious.
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Geo. J. Dull
George Dullaty Company
Youteriliy
Santa Hosa Hospital
Girl Saves Woman From An Awful Death
Special to The Meat Hill Aboro, Tex. Mrs. Henry Byate, seven years old, narrowly escaped an awful death near her home. Her clothing caught fire from an open flame. A 16 year old granddaughter smothered the flames with a tablecloth, preventing a tragedy.
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Meat Hill
Aboro
Tex
Henry Byate
Hymn
Sherman Eyes Commission Plan Vote Special
Special to The Light Sherman Texas reports a special election is held today to decide adopting a commission form of government. The turnout is light and results are expected to be decisive for Sherman.
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Sherman
Tex
Dive
Alabama to lease convicts to miners under five year contract
Montgomery Dec 19 The state of Alabama has closed a five year lease with the Besgemur Coat Tron and Land Company for 200 state convicts beginning January 1. The guaranteed pay is no less than 2 25 per day for first class labor and not more than 14 20 per day for second class labor.
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Montgomery
Ala
City Defend ant in Land Case Heard by Jury Today
The ally of San Antonio joins the suit Willam Campbell versus Harry White et al over city sold lots at execution. Plaintiff seeks recovery and the city is involved. The case was heard by a jury with evidence finished to noon and arguments underway in the Thirty seventh district court this afternoon.
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San Antonio
du Lands
Thirty-seventh
Willam Campbell
Harry White
al Cartain
Liquor War Leaders Meet in State Capital
In Austhn Texas on November 19 prominent anti prohibition and prohibition leaders Senator John Wilkey of Corpus Christi John F Onion of San Antonio and Sterling P Strong met in private session claiming it was only a private business gathering. None of the others confirmed or denied attendees or agenda.
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Epeelatty
Austhn
Tex
Sterling P Strong
Prohiaition
John ©. Wilkey
Corpus
Chris Antiprohiatiios
John F. Onion
San Antonio
Tere Tadagy
Ana
Rach
Captain McDonald Joins Roosevelt in Washington Talks
Special to The Light from Washington D C Captain Bill McDonald of Texas is in Washington conferring with President Roosevelt on the Browgaville stipulation and the customs collection matter. He will stay several days to press the Browneville issue and discuss the president's African hunt plans.
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D. C
Bill McDonald
Texas
Roosevelt
Browgaville
Children of the Army to Have Christmas Tree
Ninth Infantry officers plan a Christmas program for enlisted men’s children on December 2 at the Nasl gymnasium. A tree with pres cure will be featured and Santi Chivas will attend. Chaplain A J Butler leads preparations.
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Ninth Infantry
Nasl
Santi Chivas
A. J. Butler
Knox Acceptance Pleases Mr Taft in Augusta
In Augusta on December 19 Mr Taft declares no engagements today. He reiterates Knox’s consent to serve as secretary of state and says he will welcome Senator Knox’s vote on the Augusta matter. Taft asserts a definite appointment when Knox agrees to participate.
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Augustin
Taft
Knox
Atate
White Taft
Augusta
Bank Huggers Rob A Nebraska Bank Raid
A group raided the State Bank of Cemwsed, 18 miles north of Lincoln, at 1:00 am, overpowering a guard and seizing Marence Bayle who was blinded and gagged. The cashier found the robbery later. $3000 missing. Authorities suspect the same gang hit Chase County bank and Keen and Gibbons as they travel by automobile.
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Lincoln
Net
Bay
Chase County
Keen and
Gibbons
New York Broker Fatally Shot at Broad Street
A curb market broker named H. B. Suydum was shot and mortally wounded at 32 Broad Street. Reports say the shot was fired by A. T. Lusso after an altercation with two women, with claims the shooting was in self defense.
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New York
H. B
Suydum
Lan Oren
Broad Street
Fred
A. T. Lusso
Hale Insurance Man in Court Over Unauthorized Fire Policy
J. C. Bardwell, a local insurance man, cited to appear before the county court on a charge related to a fire insurance advertisement. The complaint alleges he solicited for the Sub Arribora and Individual Underwriters of New York City, a company lacking certificates of authority to write insurance in Texas from the state insurance commissioner.
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J. C. Bardwell
Wit. Billes
Im MirAle
New York City
Texia
Usrance
New Braunfels Faces Governor’s Sunday Closing Push
New Braunfels, Texas, Dec. 19. Reports say residents may resist governor Campbell’s drive to enforce Sunday saloon closures. The town, usually quiet, watches to see if law will be enforced or openly defied. County Attorney Heine pledges to prosecute violations. Sheriff Nowotny is sidelined by a leg wound while awaiting updates. Saloon owners plan an afternoon meeting as tension rises.
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Austin
Pex
New Braunfels
Tex
Dee
Brounfels
Campbell
Mesa
Bruilie Ioly
Aliboush
Firsz
Pat
Coty
Henne
Tn Hed
Nowotny
Minty
Heine
San Antonio Charter Granted for Local Firms
Special to The Light Austin reports San Antonio entities chartered including Lindkehouse Club with $2000 capital, lars Wade Sm and liquor affidavit, A.M Scholz Manufacturing Co. with $10,000 capital, and Mark Szrak & Co. of Dallas with $8,000 capital as part of Texas charter activity.
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Austin
Tex
Thera
Lindkehouse Club
Dentzgn
Capital
Tacorpore
Lars Wade
A.M Scholz Manufacturing Compary
San Antonio
Mark Sazrak & Co
Dallas
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