Water Wagon Halts Texas Democracy
Special to The Light Dallas reports delays in organizing the state Democratic executive committee amid a pro liquor ban push. Chairman Cardén’s call for a first meeting is delayed as Rankin and Rankin allies push prohibition agendas, with petitions and a primary-based platform to influence the prohibition proposition.
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Dallas
Tex
George A. Girden
Carden
McNealus
George C. Rankin
Lig
Executive Committee
Denver
Tray
de. George
Rankin
Hedd
Prohibition
Texas
Water West
Ultra Prohibitionista
Thirty-Fist
Coramclee
No Plague Declared Over in San Francisco
San Francisco officials announce the city is free of bubonic plague after 18 patients are discharged at Lie tealation hospital. The Monger hotel plans a formal opening dance tomorrow night in a new writing room with a piano and orchestra to entertain guests.
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San Franci Iso
Cal
Lie Tealation Hospital
San Francisco
Monger
Court Upheld Land Agent Commission in Bowman Case
A Fourth Court of Civil Appeals opinion holds land owners must pay real estate commissions when the sale occurs with their knowledge and consent, even if they withdraw property from the agent. Bowman v Southwest Land Co of Uvalde results in a $2600 commission obligation, with the higher court affirming.
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Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
AR. Howman
The
Southwest Land Company
Ot Uvalde
Bowman
Aula
Hrigh
Mary EB. Sawyer
el Paso, Elettrip Railroad Company
Northeast Railroad Company
HS Paso Railroad Company
Bexar County
Conyi
Carnival Bylaw Hurdle May Stall Spring Carnival
Carnival officials led by Charles Graebner met with Mayor Bryan Callaghan to discuss location and bond requirements for attractions. The Spring Carnival association plans to appeal to the council tomorrow afternoon as negotiations continue over private property use for amusement features.
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Carnival Association
Charles Graebner
Spring Carnival Association
Bryan Callaghan
Graebner
Sunset Galveston railroad sued for 39000 in damages
William Roberts, once a freight train conductor for the Galveston Harrisburg Sav. Antonio road, sues the Sunset company for 39000. He alleges negligence on November 15, 1907, caused injuries about Verhalle, claiming permanent harm and potential compensation of 29000.
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Galveston, Harrisburg & Sav
Antonio Gailroid Company
William Roberts
Road
Roberts
Verhalle
Tle
LOCKWOOD in EUROPE WARRANT ON AUTO CHARGE REPORTED
Warrant issued yesterday on two charges of recklessly driving an automobile in Europe, tied to Dr. Lockwood's vehicle by Ruta Perez. Warrant withdrawn this morning amid confusion as Perez supplied mismatched numbers and named the wrong owner.
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Lockwood
Lockwood National Bank
Tn Europe
Ruta Perez
Leshkwood
Yoliea
Toneara
Wackine
Perez
New York Town Reports 45 Below Cold Record
A severe cold wave sets a state wide record with New York Town hitting 45 degrees below zero. Reports from Philadelphia Chicago and Boston detail sleet storms and transportation disruptions as bitter temps grip the Northeast. Strong shows of cold also noted in Northfield Burlington Pittsfield and Concord with readings from 64 to 80 degrees below zero in places.
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Rainicon
Waa
Boston
Mass
New England
Northield
Burlington
Pittsfield
Bagsport
Concord
Death certificate cites opium poison in Meridian burial
Herbert W Booth, a 26 year old traveling salesman and stockholder of a Louisville white goods firm, died on a train and was buried at Meridian. The certificate says probable opium poisoning though he had heart treatment and seemed to be recovering. He was known among commercial travelers and officers in various southern and northern markets.
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Meridian
Herbert W. Booth
Marthinn
Booth
Consul Dost Visits San Antonio Opens Local Club
Mexican consul J r Dostil arrives in San Antonio and is hosted by Theodora Harrie, president of the International Club, receiving attention before departing for Mexico City. The visit highlights courtesy and interest in the city, with Dostil planning to proceed to El Paso and then return to the area tonight.
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Jr. Dostil
Kansas City
Mexico City
San Antonio
Menger
Theodora Harrie
International Club
Thin Timhe
Ramada
Greal
Dost Gata
Moxled
al Paso
Telephone monopoly fight tests county power and court scope
A heated dispute questions whether county commissioners or a single judge may bar a company from county property and force use of only its lines. Attorneys clash on redress and authority, while Southwestern Telephone faces removal orders and ongoing service to residents.
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Court House
la Ee Pre
Sen
Southwestern Telephone Company
San Anconio
Telephone Company du Bie
Uret
Te Southwestern Company
Gamage Sulth
Dsfandants. Ag
Westen Company
Sl Rumnim B
Tidividwal Am Clals
Ual Ingwu
Oma
Individuet of Telals
Hobbs Resigns as VP GM of San Antonio & Arc Railway
In a morning meeting at the Maverick Bank building San Antonio, W M Hobbs resigned as vice president and general manager of the San Antonio & Arkansas Pass Railway. J R Terry elected secretary. J Foter and George Heuermann named directors. Pelar named acting general manager. Hobbs will join Sunlice Lines in Louisiana as superintendent and leave soon. Reagan Houston also resigns as director to focus on other work.
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San Antonio
Ara’ Pass
McIntyre
Maverick Bank
W. M. Hobbs
Drsl
Reagan Houston
Tos
Hobs Wise
Ith J. 3
Foter
George Heuermann
J. W. Terry
Pelar
Feneral
Hobbs
Sunlice Lines
Louisiana
Agy
San
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Bathway Company
Ho Wagn
Transportation Department
Keagan Houston
Ho Fe
Mgr
Hobba
Lna
Celebration of Mexico's Constitution Signing Night
A large crowd is expected at the Balon do Union on Matimorya street for a ceremonial anniversary of Mexico's second constitution. The program includes hymns, orations by Arredondo and Dena, recitations by Ochoa and Crac, musical pieces, and speeches by Gonzales and other dignitaries, followed by a dance into the early morning. The organizing committee lists Pedro Macuines and others, with many officials and attendees anticipated.
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Mexico
Balon Do Je Union
Matimorya Street
Wdit
Missyevita Crac
Bulalla Ty
Miss P. Gi Tnfeals
Dilinielas Gonzales
Carolina Seauveda
Masias
Tainiys
Librada
Ramon Torrey Delgade
Prays Then Shoots in Birmingham Tragedy
In Birmingham Alabama a man identified as David Potts from Wagg Lake shot himself after a period of hardship following a church meeting. Police report the weapon discharged and Potts died instantly, with the incident described as a culmination of troubling times.
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Birmingham
Ala
David Potts
Wagg Lake
Yarmouth Marriage Annulled in English Court
Former Miss Alice Thaw, now the Countess of Yarmouth, received a decree of nullity for her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth in a private London hearing. Papers are sealed and medical evidence details kept confidential amid public scrutiny of the Hertford family and Thaw's scandal-linked history.
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Alice Thaw
London
Birrell Barnes
Oivares Court
Togay
Yarmouth
Pittsburg
Yeermouth
Vance
Hhs
Stewipe
Trelis Gay
Harry K. Thaw
Hertford
Murnila
Hortford
Tarmouth
Marchioness
Countess Tag
England
Roosevelt suspends public printer Stillings in probe
Washington February 5 President Roosevelt temporarily suspends public printer Charles A Stillings and appoints Will B Rossiter to fill duties. Official explanation says action aids investigation of the Government Printing Office by Congress. Rossiter is currently chief clerk of the Census Office.
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Washington
Roosevelt Lnilay
Charles A. Seilings
Wii
Rassiter
Government Printing Office
Congress
Rossiter
Mie
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Surrounds
Weather forecast shows tonight and Thursday with fall and cloud cover. The 12 hour period ending 6 o'clock measured 60 degrees with a wind 7 mph. Morning observation reported 19 miles per hour from the north. Data from the weather office compared with last year shows similar patterns.
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Santa Antonio
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