Moscow Police Chief Killed as Rebels Bombard Villa
In a fierce December uprising near Moscow, Haron Cotte chief of the secret political police was killed and Col. Mureki wounded. Police and troops endured heavy fire before artillery forced rebels to retreat. Several officers died or were wounded. leaders of the revolutionaries held a meeting at a villa on Tk Island before being subdued.
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Moscow
Haron Cotte
Col. Mureki
Troggs
Tovke
Metvutia
Revolutionary Organization
Saidlara-Aluneton
San Antonio Receives $500 Rail Line Donation
A Boston based King Crowther corporation subscribes $500 to the San Antonio railroad fund via A J Bell, boosting the total to $206,000. The gift, one of two 500 dollar subscriptions, aids a proposed terminal and right of way purchase, with a $75,000 promoter bonus. The firm, formed seven years ago by Heaton interests, develops McMullen oil fields.
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San Antonio
Business Men's Club
King-Crowiher Corporation
Boston
McMullen County
A. J. Bell
Texas
Bell
Honus
Ring Crowther Corporation
Heaton
Alemallen
Jury unable to agree in Hargis murder trial discharged
In Kentucky the Teach Hargis murder case ended without a verdict as the jury failed to agree and was discharged. Nine jurors favored acquittal while the rest leaned toward conviction. The report notes the post office rush had subsided and Christmas mail had been largely delivered. Divorce suits were filed in the Seventh District Court, including Morales versus his wife and Forbes versus her husband.
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Srying
Teach Hargis
Chi
James Hargis
Phteve Seventh District
Brose Morales
Tuperelt
Augusty Forbes
George
Dewey Celebrates Tist Birthday
Washington, Dec. 26 Admiral Geo. Dewey, hero of Manila, marked his seventy first birthday today, ten years after the expedition that made him world famous. He spent the day at home as intimate friends paid respects and offered congratulations.
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Washington
Geo. Dewey
Lida
Confession Talk in Pittsburgh Voters League Probe
Expect widespread inquiry into a sensational graft scandal with possible arrests by year end. Prosecution and defense factions held secret meetings as officials claim a broad scope and potential confessions from those involved about corruption and implicated parties.
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Pittsburg
Leagua
Voters' League
Farmer slain by robbers near Burnett Texas
Special to The Light from Burnett Texas reports farmer George Adeyman aged 83 was found dead in a field ten miles north of town with a bullet wound in the head. A revolver lay near him and his pockets were emptied, suggesting robbery as the motive.
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Burnett, Tex
Eorge Adeyman
Mises
Here
the Hardy
No Fires Reported From Christmas Celebrations Across City
Christmas Eve passed with no major incidents as Demaza from Christmas rae straa or frantic fireworks caused minimal disturbances. Two minor fire alarms were logged with no significant damage. One heater blast at 10112 Fourth Street caused no damage. another fire at the County Assessor Albert V0 Huth residence involved a blown ax as a trigger.
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Demaza
Rae Straa
Chiet Wright
Fourth Street
Albert
Huth
Two pitched battles with strikers in Kentucky
In Sterns Whitley county two clashes yesterday pitted deputy U S marshals against miners linked to the strikers. A hotel building burned, leader Berry Simpson fled into the mountains. At least five men were burned to death as the structure collapsed, and a search party studies debris with authorities planning to clear and investigate.
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Lexingluy
Bec
Sterns
Whitley County
United States
Wannted
Ryan
Yester
Berry Simpson
Moountains
Christmas Thefts Hit Fort Worth City
Fort Worth Texas. Christmas robberies continued last night and into today. Over a dozen houses were burgled while many visitors report pockets picked or robbed at gunpoint. John Woods of Mansfield was held up by a thief posing as a police officer demanding 80 and 50 from others. He was arrested but escaped. Authorities estimate thefts in the last two days may total 16 000 dollars.
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Fort. Worth
Tex
Yue
John Woods
Mansford
John Baler
Butt
Oaline
Robbavies
Petty Thefts Move City Police to Busy Night
Burglary and theft incidents fill two nights as plain clothes officers remain active. Suspects targeted a saloon on New Bruntels avenue for whiskey, a South Flores Street buggy lash nabbed a hammerless shotgun, and 103 Flat Street traveler A H Achilles reported a theft of a satchel with gifts and bundles. A suspect is described alongside stolen cigars and two clocks.
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Charles Kraus
New Bruntels Avenue
Nolce
Nolice
Saloon and Gambling War in Bexar Draws Fire at Austin
Governor Campbell demands reinvigorated enforcement of gambling and Baskin McGregor laws. He asks Judge Seeligson to summon a grand jury in Bexar County and charge it to indict violators and errant officers, citing prior grand jury failures and the need for decisive action. A San Antonio ranger report suggests multiple saloons violated the laws, fueling the governor’s push.
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Bexar
Big Chief
Austin
Seeligson
Bexar County
Edward Dwyer
Campbell
Arthur W. Lesligson
Fifty Seventh District Court
Biz Coun't
Tary
Sunteay Rangers
San Antonio
Laredo
New Braunfels
Galvanton
San Antonos
Teia
Sectigson
Uprm
Thig
Seeliggen
Pottit
Cane
Lawligson
Guy
45Th District Court
AW Tn
Dwyer
Stth
Gym- Ming
Sith
Glit and Grin Carnival Ravages San Antonio Area
Riot and shootings marked the Glit and Grin carnival in San Antonio and vicinity with three shot and three stabbed. Injured were reported in dangerous condition. two initially feared mortally hurt but now expected to survive. Police reported four Mexicans involved, with one white man also hurt. Ramon Guaman, 34, suffered a severe back wound. Anastacio DeLeon arrested. A soldier and others were also injured, with warrants issued for two Mexicans.
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San Antonio
Hwo
Ong Negro
Ramon Guamda
Ormyns
Anastielo DeLeon
Tosplig
Guamua
von Orny
Guzman
International & Great Northern
Nishef
Mio
Bullet Aimed at Father Kills Mother in Georgia
Mrs. Scott Pard on was shot Thursday night by a fleeing assailant while attempting to depart with her son Tack Pard on in the town of Blue Ridge Georgia. The stepfather of the boy and Mrs Pard on were involved in a struggle during the incident. Jack Pard an has been placed in custody.
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Soves
A. ‘Torres
Laredo
T4pex
Torrog
Meelomach
Pellea
Mulaa Yel
Crockett Street
Tom
Morris
Withers
Fry
Dee
Mrs
Scott
Mn Revaiver
Tack
Pardon
Rus
Jack Pardau
Dusty
Blua Ridge
Romance of San Antonio Lawyer Leads to Wedding
A San Antonio lawyer and Miss Leah Anderson plan a wedding in Chicago after a romance that began in a Chicago law office. The couple, amid family chatter, prepare to marry tomorrow as details unfold in The Light’s society notes.
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San Antonio
Chicago
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Sven
Warner
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A. W. Seeligson
Gammbell
Ghlotmag
Helm Hardt
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Mths
Reta Hardt
Hled
Sorna
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Innover
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