Venezuelan Leader Castro Signals Possible Withdrawal
Cipriano Castro states to the Associated Press that he may abandon his bid for the Venezuelan presidency and will not block the current government while awaiting clarification of foreign disputes. He plans to speak further once in better health. Meanwhile Jos de Piquel, Venezuela's foreign minister, departs La Guayra for Paris and The Hague to negotiate settlement with France and Holland.
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Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Luy
Associated Press
Venezuela
Qaracas
eVnezadla
Mie
Hague
Foreign Office
Joss de Pi Willl
la Guayra
Parla
the Hague
Prance
Holland
Seguin Woman Seriously Injured in Street Collision
Special to The Light Seguin Texas December 24 W R Neal was seriously hurt and his wife, a leading local lawyer, was badly bruised when a horse ran loose then knocked them down on the street as they returned from the opera. Mrs Neal suffered a broken hip and grave injuries while Mr Neal escaped with minor bruises. Their niece Mrs Dilly Martin, a granddaughter of the late Hey Backner Harris of San Antonio, accompanied them. The horse stood in front of the opera house and bolted, dragging the couple down the street before witnesses could identify the driver. The driver has not yet been questioned.
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Saunia
Tex
W. R. Neal
Keilmann Held on Grand Jury Indictment
W H Keilmann proprietor of the Heanty saloon at 402 South Concho was arrested last night by Sheriff Lindsey on an indictment returned by the grand jury charging him with keeping a disorderly house. The indictment was returned Tuesday but not public until the arrest. Bail was set at 500.
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W.H. Keilmann
Heanty
South Conchosimet
Shar Wl Lindsey
Keilmann
Bon
J H Ketchum Dies in Rotehum at 38
J H Ketchum died in Rotehum aged 38 after a post at 922 Nolan Street. He was a member of Mitim lodge No 2 A G 11 W and the painters' inn. Survived by wife and two children. His mother in Missouri has been notified. no funeral arrangements yet pending her reply.
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Rotehum
Nolan Streat
Mitim Lodge No
Painters’ Inn
Heda
Missouri
Local Weather Summary From Ocat Weather Record
Partial OCR shows a warm morning with temperatures around 44 F and rising. Report notes a mild period with a peak near 48 F and a generally warm pattern for the area.
Two Arrested In Slaying Probe Of Louis Napoleon
Police detained a Negro man and woman pending investigation into the death of Louis Napoleon, a Black man, as authorities pursue leads in a homicide case.
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Louis Napoleon
Death of Napoleon prompts murder probe in Austin
Police hold two suspects, a man and a woman, in connection with the death of Louis Napoleon, found in his home at 1104 North Mesquite Street. A post mortem began as officers probe whether Napoleon was murdered, possibly shot with a 22 caliber rifle. Authorities suspect robbery may have been motive and seek the missing handgun. Special to The Light, Austin.
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Louis Napoleon
North Mesquite Street
R. W. Gold
Sherman
Megra van
Negress
Napoleon
Abna
Nisshame
Pri
Je McCabe
Br. Berray
Napoli
Governor Bans Liquor Sales and Forfeits Charters
The governor issues a ban on selling liquor by organizations and orders the attorney general to seize charters of any groups involved. The move targets illicit sales and aims to curb liquor distribution through unauthorized channels.
Bank Check Crooks Operation in Texas Racing Meets
Sheriff Lindsey received a warning from the Texas Bankers Association about dangerous crooks passing worthless checks at various race meets in Texas. Descriptions of the men were provided and will be shared with city authorities. Crowds at race tracks will be scanned by deputies in charge.
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Lindsey
Texas Bankers' Association
Austin
Texas
Carpenter breaks both arms in fall at South Flores corner
Wil Swann, a carpenter, was found with both arms broken and protruding, at the South Flores and Dolurdau corner. He was taken to 15 Tek street home, then to the city hospital. Believed to have fallen from a window at Cosmonatitan rooming house while asleep. condition serious but not fatal.
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Wil) Swann
South Flores
Dolurdau Siresta
Lila Home
Teks Street
Newton Denies Visit to New Braunfels
Special in the Light Austin Dec 24 Assistant Adjutant General Phelps reports General Newton stopped in New Braunfels yesterday for a conference on Comal county defying the Baskie-McGregor law. Phelps says Newton went to San Antonio only and that Comal County Attorney Metcalf is in Austin with Governor Campbell. The governor insists New Braunfels must close the court and will force the issue.
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Austin
Tex
Phelps
Newton
New Braunfels
Comal County
Sant Antonio
Metine
Campbell
Henge
New Brijubfels
Maj Buell Promises Fine Christmas Weather
Major Buell quips that Christmas weather for San Antonio will be fine and fair. He says the dope sheet indicates moderately cool, clear conditions with no accounting for accidents. Local residents asked the Weather Bureau for tomorrow’s forecast and received reassurance of pleasant holiday weather.
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Buell
San Antonio
San
Mrs Catherine Mille Mills Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Catherine Mille Mills aged 64 wife of J C Mills of this city died Wednesday at the Samuly residence after a brief illness. Survived by husband and an only son A Bunn of Laerdo and several daughters Sedouin Tine Foresten all of this city. Interment today at 4 o clock in the Confederate cemetery.
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Catherine Mille
Catherine J. Mills
J. C. Mills
Thig City
Samuly
Ding Street
Me Mills
San Antonio
A. Bunn
Laerdo
Mhons
Sedouin
Tine
Foresten
Confederic Cemetery
Fort Worth Robberies Scare City On Christmas Eve
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas December 24 two holdups and a dozen burglaries hit the fashionable district early this morning. L M McKinley of Greenville was robbed by masked attackers losing 80 dollars and a gold watch and was badly injured and taken to hospital. C B Oakler of Ble Springs was also attacked and robbed of 165 dollars and severely beaten. No arrests yet but police hold strong clues.
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Fort, Worth
Tex
L. M. McKinley
Greenville
C. B. Oakler
Ble Springs
Christmas Interruption Delights Light Readers
The Light halts publication tomorrow for Christmas. The List extends festive wishes to readers, hoping Santa brings joy and good cheer to all during the holiday season.
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The
Light
Santa
Thanksgiving feast for orphans funded and planned in San Antonio
The Light campaign raised 434.60 to furnish a Thanksgiving feast for orphans in four San Antonio institutions. A committee led by Judge S H Shook arranged purchases, leaving funds for Christmas dinner. Menus include turkey, sweet potatoes, other dishes, fruit and candy. P P McManus returned from Houston to spend the holidays and oversee a Pittsburgh Steel warehouse project.
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Phil’ H. Shook
Hil Hertzberg
Frank Paschal
G. D. Robins
Ed Gqwyer
Wl AL “Wiirghach
Siinok
West End
St. Joseph's
St. John's
P. P. McManus
Houston
Pittsburg Steel Company
Two Women Accused of Stolen Clothes in City Incident
Nellie Moore, a White resident of 409 Matamoros Street, accused Anex Parker 18 and Taylor 23 of stealing her clothing. Officers detained the two women after Moore identified the items on the street and efforts to resolve the dispute led to their confinement and transfer to county officials. A civil complaint was filed with the county court.
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Anex Parker
Taylor
Omeer Golden
Nellie Modro
Matamoros Street
Flollec
Amiéite
Nellie Moore
Labor Leaders Sentenced in DC Court Case Sparks Debate
Denver December reports Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were sentenced to ten imprisonment for alleged violations of the court's injunction. Wm Haywood, former secretary of the Federation of Western Miners, now lecturing, said the ruling could bolster the cause and expects reversal by the court of appeals.
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Denver
Col
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Wm. D. Hayjrond
Cies
Zoelaltem
Court of Appeals
Prem
American Federation of Labor
Jail Doors Open A Christmas Gift To 30 Prisoners
Thirty city prisoners were released from the city jail at 3 pm by order signed by Mayor Callaghan, per instruction from Jalley Valdes. The act, a Christmas custom, freed inmates serving varying terms while others remained in custody. Authorities noted the orderly departure as streets filled with cheer and gratitude toward the mayor.
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Chylatoias
Suade
Jalley Valdes
Callaghan
McCabu
Puijesa
Gallaghan
Jon Knaus
San Antonio
Christus
Abe
Neaurly
Dan Antonia
Howe
Zangi
Ltten Strzet Prosbytavian Church
Eld Ihely
Presbyterian Church
Mlc
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Santa’ Clane
Madison Squace Presbyterian Church
Tris
Santa Cla
Ladies’ Ata Society
Tey
Mra Coleman
Parke Methodist Church
The Light Selections and Tomorrow's Races Summary
The Light's selections cover multiple race days with listed horses and betting odds. The card predicts winners and contenders across six races, detailing horse names, entries, and anticipated outcomes for tomorrow’s meet.
Governor Displeased Over Warrants Withheld for Lack of Commissions
Governor Campbell reportedly voiced dissatisfaction with law enforcement amid withheld county commissions. County Auditor Ramsey blocked warrants for four jail guards for being issued in the sheriff’s name. The guards Modesta Torres, Will Ingle, George Beigel, and Simon Heyrars had their commissions and pay status in question. Sheriff Lindsey intends private talks in Austin to press for full commissions. Authorities note saloon activity and police concerns on Alamo Plaza amid ongoing investigations.
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Ramsey
Lindsey
Sharif
Stirds
Modesta Torres
Will Ingle
George Beigel
Simon Heyrars
Efx
Austin
Campbell
San Antonio
Lindsay
Dan Law
Bash Commerce Street
Ho Phice
Santa Claus Helps Mayor With Busy Christmas Biz
A garbled Christmas scene shows Santa Claus assisting the mayor amid festive hum, with presents and greetings described in a stream of misspelled phrases. The mayor remains focused on a grant deal while a cheerful aide offers holiday cheer.
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Savita Claus
Kopr
Busfisse
Linner
Rangers Here Merely To Enjoy A Holiday
State Miniger Sam stowensle and Hunger C. Marafol in the city for a few days denied any business with law enforcement. McKenge said they were on their way home for the holidays and had stopped here on route. Marstoneth and Mc Kensie were mentioned in the sequence this morning.
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Sam Stowensle
C. Marafol
McKenge
Marstoneth
McKensie
Volume of Mail Staggers Carriers in Busy Season
The halfay rush of mail causes carriers to find it hard to manage the heavy load this season. Many carriers cannot complete all routes in a single trip as the bulk of mail overwhelms daily capacity and routine deliveries fall behind.
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Deco
Tle
Davison
Maj. Buell
FR Worth HS
San Antonia
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St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Hall
Santa Chis
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Shester
Dha Hay
Fuller Balyy
Slaunch
Crue
Lord Dixon
Adesso
Mascoral
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Louise Fy
Muuenel
Taomey
Fuller
Na Quactro
O'Malley
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Thlls
Gane Mayer
Trim
Wahoome
Conveni
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Smithy Kane
Fallen Leaf
Lithmarch
Deshion
Asser Giants
Ruslopa
Cuban Boy
Bennie Stratfard
Yyvander
Speieht
Galita
Masceral
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Mite
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Hadar
Ea Tsey
Contsey K
Calita
Porey
Fairfax
Hancer
Xmas Hundieng
Hak
Hore
Hattie Garrett
Caliia
Transform
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Ian
Coltag O' Marley
Ttan
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Hank
Minnolitte
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Regitda
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Salling
Queen
Lykers
Ghwina
Vohoume
Lithosia
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Cveroightis
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Wenvlan
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Smitty Kane
Gardner Tylor
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Hisdnerg
Virginia Beaten
Nettre Carita
Fulten Loat
Clear
Tast
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