Promised New Arrests After Pittsburgh Graft Probe
In Pittsburgh Pa on December 22 seven councilmen and two bankers were arrested on charges of graft and conspiracy in public affairs. More indictments were hinted as imminent with bail set at tens of thousands for Brand Wasson Klein and others. The Voters League backed probe aims to make Pittsburgh as clean as Scranton.
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Pillsburg
Sin
Francisco
Goensets Mounciknen Brand
Klein, Wiasson
Stincon
Soffel
Melaney
Fergison
Ramsey
Bormer
Vilsack
German National Bank
Council
Filiq
Brand
Wasson
Mlvin
Klein
Lengard de Woll
Voters’ League
Robert Wilson
Municipal League of Scranton
Waileon
Scranton
Wilson
Pittsbury
Lieutenant Harris Seriously Injured In Shotgun Accident
Lieutenant Henry L. Harris of the Third Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston accidentally shot himself while handling a shotgun near Robstown. The pellet struck just above the ankle, badly shattering the bone and endangering the foot. He was taken to Corpus Christi for treatment and will remain under guard until travel is possible.
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Henry L. Harris
Third Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Robstown
Harris
Texas
Corpus Christi
Big ship wrecked off Irish coast reported by Galveston line
A Galveston dispatch says the big passenger steamer Inada bound for Galveston with cotton cargo wrecked on the Irish coast. Captain Roberts, the stewardess and four men drowned, remaining crew members climbed the cliff face to safety as the vessel capsized near the rocks.
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Irish
Galveston
Liverpool
Roberts
Stewariess
Hibs to Court Over Law Affecting Swain Who Fancies Daughter
A legal notice reports Hibs seeking judicial ruling to apply the law to Swain who wishes to woo the daughter, asking the court to clarify rights and obligations. The case centers on consent, family norms, and potential interference in pursuit of marriage.
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Swain
Willy Nillys
First Case in Bexar County Seeks Court Order on Suitor
In Bexar County a petition to restrain William Stapper Jr from pursuing Miss Sophia Lieck asks Judge Seeligson of the Fifty-seventh District Court to intervene. Lieck’s father says Stapper's ardent advances, previously curbed by a peace bond, keep the girl confined at home and threaten social life, with the suit seeking preventive relief.
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Ileg
Seeligson
Fifty-seventh District Court
Sophia Lieck
Avar Converse
Bexar County
William Stapper, Jr
Guadalupe County
William Lieck
Stapper
Fuslice Fisk
Ligsk
Deck Gover
Argus
Tadge Geelleson
Robbery reported near San Pedro Springs theft of $40
Marvin, a visitor, was robbed after 1 AM. $40 taken from his coat pocket. A companion was arrested and detained. Half of a torn 32 bill found. other half linked to a man accused of aiding the theft, who denies involvement. Police continue investigation with no full recovery of money yet.
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Marvin
Seense
Tle Oolier
Maryin
San Pedro Springs
McCabe
Local Weather Forecast for Fan An tonhy Vicinity
Forecaster notes tonight and Wednesday will see temperatures around 23 degrees with mild winds. Forecast hints at variable cloudiness and cool conditions into the morning with a low near 36 and a high near 87 in parts of the Fan An tonhy area.
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Fan Antonhy
Wedenday
Bali
Rumor of Wizard’s Move to Protect Interests Stirs Claims
Rumor spreads that the wizard leadership, aided by his lieutenants, has moved to safeguard his interests. The chatter centers on aggressive maneuvering and a possible shift in influence within the group.
Harriman Officials Meet in San Antonio Over Texas Rail Plans
Four Harriman lines officials gathered in San Antonio to discuss Southwest Texas rail expansion. The San Antonio to Brownsville project and connections with the San Antonio Rio Grande line, plus possible Frisco extension, were key topics. Local incentives and regional road and wagon plans spurred concern for Harriman interests in the area.
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San Antonio
Harriman Lines
Wizard of
Wall Street
Texas
Brownsville
Tepes Randolph
Arizona
New Mexico
B. 8. Lovatt
Harri
Honaton
J. van Vleck
Rio Grande
Whenezer
J. F. Edwards
Butte
Frisco
Brity
Ara Prt
Gethay Sui
Larrimin
Che Tong
Eagle Pass
Brownsyilta
New York Chauffeurs Strike Paralyzes City Services
A December 22 labor action by the Livery Stable Owners Association prompts a planned strike of 2000 to 2500 chauffeurs and cabmen across 16 stables. Officials say 45 garages could be crippled. about 1000 strike breakers have been hired. So far, no major disorder has occurred.
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New York
Livery Stable Owners’ Association
Oma
Seventeen Soldiers Stricken by Poison Alcohol in Mindanao
Manila reports at Camp Kelthley Mindanao seventeen soldiers of the Nineteenth Infantry fell ill after drinking poisonous liquor procured through a soldiers exchange. The drink, tied to hunts and hunting leaves, followed nineteen deaths on December 15 and prompted an investigation into the source and handling of the alcohol.
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Manila
Kelthley
Mindanis
Four Year Old Black Girl Dies After Nighttime Injury
Roxann Lea, a four year old Black girl in Waco Texas, died from injuries received while in a frame as her mother was outside in the yard.
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Waco
Tex
Tee
Roxann Lea
Stevens heads the Ill Roads in the South
Former Panama Canal Chief Engineer Stevens succeeds Trumbull in Colorado Southern. The move places Stevens at the helm of Illinois road projects across the South Central region, with duties including oversight of major highway programs and infrastructure upgrades.
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Stevens
Ill Roads
Panama Canal
Trumbull
Colorado Southern
Stevens Named President of Colorado Southern Texas Lines
Private advices from New York say John S Stevens will succeed Frank Trumbull as president of the Colorado Southern and its Texas lines. Stevens, currently vice president of the Hartford New Haven and New York, returns east after a covert Texas railroads tour. His Denver headquarters replaces New York, and he previously served as Panama Canal Commission chief engineer.
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Houston
Tes
New York
John S. Stevens
Frank Trumbull
Colorado Southern
Texas Lines
Stevens
Hartford
New Haven
Texas
Hawley
Hill
Burlington
Denver
Clever Groves Rog A State Burglary at a Saloon
A burglary at 3 Mouston Street last night yielded $49.50 after intruders entered the cellar through a barred window and trapdoor. They accessed the saloon basement, avoided the show window, and broke into a safe without force. Detective Bodemann led the investigation as police traced the year’s second such break in this area.
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Mouston
Matwanee
Bodemann
5S. M. Howe
Uni Hia Iaterest
W. A. Windsor
Carmack's Slayers Have Bail Hearing
Nashville on December 22 reports the bail hearing for Salone Duncan Cooper his son Ronda and ex Sheriff Sharp charged with the murder of Senator Carmack on November 9 in the city. The crowded courtroom showed intense public interest.
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Nashville
Salone
Duncan Cooper
Ronda
Shariff Sharp
Senator Carmack
Paving on Houston Street Resumes After Delay
General Supply & Construction Co resumes asphalt paving on Houston Street after a week pause. Mayor Callaghan objected to granite grade used, prompting the firm to erect crushers and source rocks from Liang county to mix their own material.
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Houston Street
General Supply & Construcion Company
Callaghan
Callashin
Wan
Liang County
Christmas Money for Depositors of Failed Bank
Depositors of the failed bank will receive Christmas money starting tomorrow at nine o clock. The distribution aims to ease losses and restore confidence as authorities coordinate with the relevant insurer to process payments.
Third Dividend Declared at San Antonio Bank Failure
Receiver H N Morris of the defunct Wearts National Bank distributes a third dividend of 7 percent totaling about 75 000 in checks available to depositors starting tomorrow at Navarro Street. Total liabilities near 900000. about 225000 remains unpaid. hopes rise for full restitution though timelines remain long and cautious.
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H. N. Morris
Wearts National Bank
Morris
San Antonio
Seore
Ghecke
Tomorow
Navarro Street
P. Co
Iite
Ita
Lala
Romahiter
Witl Reese
Revelver Morrin
Tni
No Court on Christmas Day in Redfoot DistrictCases of Lashing and Arson Described
In Union City on December 22 Judge Jones ruled no court session Tuesday night. Witnesses testified about night riders torching fish docks at Reelfoot Lake and beating a man who attempted to go before them. Martin Leonard received ten days to two months in jail for the same fearsome acts. The proceedings aimed to show terror spread and suggest a large conspiracy behind the Rankin case.
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Union City
Tent
Jones
Sesson
Tain Sin
Reelfoot Lake
Martin Leonard
Reelont Lake
Hein
Gapl Rankin
Redfoot
Rankin
The Ligat's Selections for Wednesday Races
The Ligat's selections list horses for six Wednesday races with entries and odds. First race includes Bitter Fair Safeguard Nine Ruilobi Orubia Nador Nagh Alamo. second race features Deshon Coaney Patyo No Quarter. third race presents Engraver Minnolette Thgory Parton Flying Pearl Tiflig. fourth race lists Feast Comal Little George Mun Tavennress Smithy Kang Haughts Sant Vaylor. fifth race covers Una Padrone Queen igade Blaze Well Belilow Aunt Tabitha Annie Don Virginia Belleh. sixth race shows Bitterman Rationality Hol Tracey Stole Gee Whiz Lo4 Pot Crang WH M Mater.
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Seling
Bitter Fair
Safeguard
Ruilobi
Orubia
Nador Nagh
Alamo
Deshon
Coaney
Patyo
Engraver
Minnolette
Thgory
Parton
Flying Pearl
Tiflig
Feast
Comal
Little George
Mun
Tavennress
Smithy Kang
Ids Haughts
Sant 'Vaylor
Una
Padrone
Queen Igade
Blaze Well
Belilow
Tabitha
Annie Don
Virginia Belleh
Bitterman
Rationality
Hol Tracey
Stole
Gee Whiz
1. M. Wekert
Pot Crang
Mater
Mayor Oust Van Riper in City Engineer Shakeup
Mayor Callaghan dismissed J. Van Riper assistant city engineer after a Tuesday clash between City Engineer F. M. Gigand and Van Riper. He said strained relations within the engineer office could jeopardize public service and ordered immediate removal, a move supported by the council.
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J. van Riper
Callighan
F. M. Gigand
War Riper
Jetley
Cornell
Callaghan
Giraud
Thal
van Ripar
Counel
Trampled 10 Death by Mules near Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas December 22 Samuel Butterworth of Houston aged 63 was stamped to death by the mules he was driving twelve miles from this city His body was badly mutilated Three thousand dollars in cash and checks was found on his person He was traveling north Bloomington Illinois relatives have were wired
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Fort Worth
Tex
Samuel Butterworth
Houston
Bloomington
Bailey Too Busy to Come Home for Xmas
Special to The Light Gatnvaville Texas December 62 A message from Senator Bailey states it will be impossible for Hunt to spend Christmas at home. He had planned to retire to spend Christmas here, but heavy business in Washington prevents leaving until after adjournment of the next congress. The senator will be away from Texas about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatnvaville
Tex
Bailey
Hunt
Washington
Texas
Commissioners and Ramsey clash over per diem warrants
Open rupture between county commissioners and Auditor Ramsey ends with J D Childs retained to seek a mandamus to force approval of warrants for per diem. Ramsey refuses without clear commissions. Shook and commissioners insist on lawful pay. The conflict centers on commissions held or withheld by Austin authorities and the threat of court action to compel payment.
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Mandamus
Ramsey
Ogtt
Childs
Coumbestoners
Shook
Wnth
Bexar County
Agage
J. D. Childs
Comutagiancy Kroezet
Fitna
Lawyer Childs
Shook Ten
Campbell
Judge Shock
Austin
Dit
Woman Dies from Strychnine Poisoning in Texas
Mrs Tin fnlg of Learta died today after an overdose of strychnine. The incident occurred in Gafeaville Texas with details noting a previous lightening incident two years ago.
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Gafeaville
Tex
Tin Fnlg
Learta
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