Dozen Murders Mar Christmas Day in One City
A Chicago Christmas Day killings spree leaves a dozen dead and many injured. Victims include girl’s fiancé who shot her and her companion, a barber struck by a black jack, and a veteran crushed by trolley wheels. Widespread chaos and church choirs contrast with violence outside. Numerous arrests follow as police report unclear motives and ongoing investigations.
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New York
Christ
Christines
M. Gueto
Jefe Honge
Joby Sweeney
Sweeney
Cai
Traln Joshua
Kandenson
Anthony Rennofsky
Joseph Hantay
Kindenson
James Munday
James Diearug
Cob Tez
Peter Shay
Teta
Wiliam Kenney
John Palermo
Five Hurt As Street Cars Collide In Fog
Five persons were injured in a morning collision between a Hot Wells street car and a San Antonio Traction work train on South Presa Street near the Southern Pacific tracks. The motorman died in an unconscious state for several minutes and Hall P. Street suffered severe injuries to his right arm and leg. Names of the other victims were not readily available. Dense fog obscured visibility, preventing the passenger car from clearing the train as it switched. Passengers were thrown from seats and many wounded. Company offices refused to name the injured aboard the car.
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Tmne
Four dead in Chicago Christmas Eve shootings amid a melee
December 26 Chicago reports two men killed at a Christmas gathering and a fiancé of a suspect arrested after a shooting at a dance hall. A bystander was shot in a barroom brawl and another man died in a home dispute. Police continue to identify suspects.
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Chicago
Theresa Bel- Yski
Wielnrk Stokes
Frank Koxellelth
Zeb Iinski
Kosellski
Henry Fender
Mile Thompson
Yaloon
Hallormata
Thompson
Marty Rated
Nhvck Bey Ballet
Nerds
Michael Ne Frowelson
Te Franciera
Ben Dep
Esrda
Texas bankers demand new law for state bank insurance
Special to The Talent Houston reports Texas bankers push for a state bank deposit insurance law. They favor Bryan's recommendations and seek a special legislative session. Cashier Johnson of the Texas Savings Bank supports a special session for this purpose.
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Houston
Tete Fons Hankers
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
Texas Savinge Bank
Chicago physician ends own life crisis in tetanus ordeal
In Chicago Wy a dying physician, Dr Josena Peasden, facing severe tetanus, urged doctors at Chicago Baptist hospital to end his life with a gy. The medical team resisted, fearing legal and moral implications, and he endured further pain as they offered comfort and refused to assist, leaving him to seek relief as his condition worsened.
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Josena Peasden
Dis
Chinaga Baptist Hospital
Colones
Panadon
Mim
Former San Antonian Returns from Japan Visit
Eepes, once city agent for Armour Facking Company, now a U S immigration agent, returned from travel through Japan. He spent Christmas in San Antonio, met old friends, and planned a short vacation to Memphis before resuming duties. He praised courteous Japanese officials, noted friendly American regard, and saw rapid progress in farming and modern methods. He heard little about big warships in the Pacific and suspects much war talk came from sensational writing.
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HG. Eepes
Armour Facking Company
United States
San Frisco
Mr. Eppes
San Antonio
Memphis
Tenn
Bones
Hut
Pacific Ocean
Government Sleuths Dismantle Counterfeit Rings Report
A San Antonio copy of John B. Willie’s annual Secret Service report details 210 arrests for the year ending June 30, 1907. It notes 115 convicts, 46 awaiting grand jury action, and 128 accused of counterfeiting. Arrests included men linked to Italy, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Cuba, and Porto Rico, with total assets seized and notes found on the Isthmus. The chief attributes reduced counterfeit activity to better wages and honest labor, while attributing the era’s practices to amateurs and novices.
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John B. Willie
Secret Service
United States
San Antonio
Department
Italy
Germany
Spain
Tensala
Cuba
Ireland
Poland
Porto
Rio
Simi
American Exchange National Bank of New York
Haly
Antonio
Panama
Wilkie Jaye
Witik
Rumor of Legal Races Swirls in Austin
Special to The Light reports a circulating political rumor in Austin on December 26. Bailey forces are said to be pressing M. Brooks of the court of adminstration to resign and seek the attorney general race, with talk of using that move to propel him toward the governorship. The fact is tied to Love’s announcement as a timber candidate for attorney general or other office, amid state-wide searches for suitable timber for the post.
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Austin
Tex
Bailey [Orecs
MM. M. Brooks
Court of Atminsl
Bailey
Judsu Brooks
Assley Adheranta
Generil Davidson
Xace
Love
Getty Eral
Shot From His Own Gun Kills Eugene Koenig
Eugene Koenig, 38, machinist and well liked at the San Antonio Machine and Supply plant, died after a firearm discharged while he was retiring to his car. The shooter, Barker, a friend of Senator J. W. Bailey, arrived in town and discussed political plans as Koenig lay injured. Funeral services are set for Sunday at the family residence with interment in Hermann Sons.
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Eugene Kornis
Jones
Sanne Rosa Hospital
Woanke
C. Schimon
My. Koens
Toad
Bird
Stelking
Sehfupit
Santa Rosa Hospital
Koenig
Schhnpt
Olle
Schimper
Younes
R. Koenig
San Antonio
Jones Avenue
Hermann Sons
Tod Barker
J. W. Bailey
Houston
Teaus
Thaming
Balley
Nandy
Dallas
Texas
Joby W. Stephens
J. Thaker
Wrath County
J. Read
Manderson
Ave
Ballay
Roosevelt Leaves for Pine Knot Virginia Home
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt and family departed at about 1 oclock this morning for Pine Knot Va the country home of Mrs Roosevelt where they will remain until Monday afternoon next The trip was made aboard the special train car attached to a Southern railway pilot attached to a regator trim on the Southern railway.
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Washington
D. C
Pina Wnot
Mra. Tonneavelt
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight and Friday as unsettled weather moves through the region. A 12 hour period ending morning showed 46 degrees with 70 degrees cited for the prior 24 hours and winds around a few miles per hour. The today observed weather compared to a year ago shows slight changes with mixed readings across the area.
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OCAL
San Antonio
Oelues
Akiins
Fire in Frisco Destroys A Block
Fire in San Francisco destroys a block along Mission and First two streets. Factories and stores burned, total losses estimated above 209000 with most buildings temporary. stocks for firms also lost.
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Frisco
San Francisco
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Mission, Desea
First
Twc
Boy's Pocket Proves To Be Getal's Abode
Birmingham December 26 Dan Bradley 16 year old son of a Pratt City widow suffered injuries at a Christmas party when dynamite in his coat pocket exploded on the porch. The blast shattered the house sent debris across the room injuring several children and wrecking the home following the blast.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dan Bradley
Pratt City
Birmigehaw
al Mike Dugan
Howe
Death by own action shocks New York subway crowd
Ernest G. Steadman a 26 year old Yale graduate of Hartford Connecticut jumped before a train at the Fourteenth Street station, causing a deadly panic in heavy rush hour. The incident interrupted service and linked to a broader report noting his background and corporate ties with Cushon Elbow and Lyons buildings.
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New York
Alrest
Ernest G. Steadman
Jawyer
Steadnam
Hartford
Conn
Way
Yale
Columbula Law
Sioniman
J. C. Lyons
Lyons Company
Dla Ncolvenes
Bank statements show broad loan and deposit readjustments
New York banks report December 1 results reflecting widespread loan and deposit readjustments due to tightening. Nearly all institutions show changes, with only a few exceeding expectations. Interpreting the data suggests smaller banks might have faced stricter conditions than larger peers.
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New York
Dee
Ileports
Bamia
Parsadat
Awie Bank
Two Die in House Fire Near Redford Pennsylvania
A dramatic blaze in Redford Pennsylvania left two people burned to death and several firefighters injured. The origin of the fire is under investigation as neighbors report a sudden flare and the home of Anthony Brown was destroyed. Authorities say weather conditions hampered containment efforts.
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Redford
Tragic Deaths Strike San Antonio Family
Mrs J S Miller learns of a fifth sudden death within five months in her family, including her brother in law in St Louis and relatives in Ohio. The string of wagon accidents and falls climaxes with a fatal bath incident. The Miller family, once prominent, suffered multiple losses amid distant ties and an estate left by J C Miller.
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J. S. Miller
Cyrus W. Baker
San Antonio
Sweet Street
Ayost
Wagie
Miller
Wady Jer
St. Louis
Wells Fargo Express
Commerce Street
St Louis
William McC_ Miller
Milley
Minnesota
Express
Milgr
Or. Laws
J. C. Miller
Vonsidérsbls
Teachers Meet in Houston to Revise Constitution
Texas State Teachers Association holds session in Houston on December 3 with Dr D. 3% of University of Texas present. Large attendance as group plans to revise the constitution and present a resolution to make the Principles’ association a part of the organization.
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Houston
Texas State Tei Association
Seasion
Terrell Pan
University of ‘Texas
Tharely
Prineigals’ Association
Tilttas
Telegraphers plan new strike on eve of GOP convention
Disjointed report says the Commercial Telegraphers may strike again on the eve of the Republican convention. Wages, work duties, and recent labor talks stir tensions as union leaders warn a second strike could occur by early June, potentially disrupting communications during the gathering.
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Degartaers
Soloncaphers
Millwanker Dune
Pliae
Vrekers
Wobly Russell
Sonknereial Velegraphers’ Union
American Federation of Lati
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