West Texas Military Academy offered 11 acre site on Alamo Heights
Clifton George of Alams Heights Investment Co proposes 11 acres between Olmos and Nogal streets for a West Texas Military Academy building. The committee of the diocesan board aims to accept, contingent on raising 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Bishop Johnston chairs the panel, with J J Patton J Muir and A M Crawford.
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Clifton George
Alams Heights
J. J. Patton
J. Muir
A. M. Crawford
Board of Education
Diosesan Board of Education
Bishop Johnston
Wisa
West Texas
Citton George
Aluino Hellulis
Judge Shook Heads to Austin for Petition Battle
Judge Phil Shook left for Austin on a brief visit amid reports he aims to oppose a move to make the proposed county court the superior court. A petition seeks the new court to handle overflow cases and liquor violations, with governor naming the first incumbent.
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Phil Shook
Austin
Dhamister
High Court
Jesse
Shook
Campbell
Delaware Battleship Delaware Launched at Newport News Yard
The battleship Delaware was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Newport News Vi c. The vessel, part of four sister ships for a new fast squadron, will carry heavy armor and powerful armament. It surpasses contemporary foreign battleships in range and protection. The Delaware, contracted August 6 1907 for 8 987 000 dollars, measures about 650 feet long with a 6 2 foot draft and displacement around 20 000 tons.
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Newport News
Vic
Delaware
Newport News Shipbuilding and Big Dock Company
Congress
North Dakota
Quine
Mass
Florida
New York Navy Yard
Dinh
Camden
New Jersey
Tion
Te Department
Land Sale To Munroe For Immigration Tobacco Colony Near Beaumont
Henry Garter sold 20,000 acres near Beaumont to G. C. Munroe of Texas for 200000 dollars. The land will be subdivided and sold to Italian immigrants from the earthamke district for tobacco cultivation.
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Beaumont
Henry Garter
G. C. Munroe
Texarkana
Earthamke
Grain Market Report From Fort Worth Delivers Mixed Wheat Prices
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas notes wheat May futures steady with highs near 5.00 dollars and lows around 3.06. Prices for cattle and hogs show firm to steady action with yields described as fair and logs mentioned at around 6.3.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Alves
American Fleet Returns After World Voyage Completion
The American battleship fleet began homeward voyage from Gibraltar at 9 and 11 o clock, aiming for Hampton Roads with arrival expected February 99. The fleet, the greatest armed force to circumnavigate, attracted global interest as it completed a yearlong cruise with Admirals Sperry and Arnold guiding operations and planned reunion with President Roosevelt on Washington's birthday.
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Gibraltar
Vah
Hampton Roads
Hampton Road
Tee
Agia
Jorrey
Arnold
Stavitinan
Cossisting
Mining
Mississiei
New Kempshire Jand Idaho
Chestar
Birminghan
Salem
Admiral Sperry
Atlantic
Abort
TONG
Greta Tie
Uren
Admiral Arnold
Hampton Boris
Roosevelt
Whebington
Burglary Foiled At Local Grocery Store
Police investigated a break in at Mr. Mumme’s grocery in the southern part of the city. Entry holes were bored near the front door and a brace and bit were left behind as a burglar fled before dawn. Detective Bodemans is on the case with little to go on beyond the tool possession.
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Mores
Bodemans
Mumme
Judge Maxey orders Mexican suspect to be turned over
Special to The Light from Austin reports Federal Judge Maxey sustained a 1st Pasatime commissioner ruling that Pahin Yards, charged with embezzlement from Mexican banks, shall be delivered to Mexican authorities for possible appeal to the federal supreme court.
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Austin
Tex
Maxey
United States
1St
Pasa
Pahin Yards
Maxican Hanks
Rktl
Nation of Appeal
San Antonio and surrounding areas weather outlook
Regional forecast for San Antonio and surrounding communities ahead of the weekend. Expect cool mornings with low around 44 degrees and rising into the afternoon. Winds remain light from the northeast and no significant precipitation is anticipated.
Severe penalty for rage bet in parish court
A garbled 19th century style report states New Orleans judge Prentive Edemglon sentences a person named Taak Babbwiban to seven months in parish prison for an aged wagering offense. The decision comes after a disorderly courtroom proceeding with local guards and officials.
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New Orleans
Wayeb
Prentive Edemglon
Jefferman Murich
Chauffeurs deny boycott against Black workers in city
Sant Antonia drivers rejected a published claim that they plotted to force Black men from chauffeur jobs. W H Marsit and Silla Stein disputed the report, saying no strike exists and they oppose any discrimination. They urged employers to address promotions fairly and anticipated a natural adjustment.
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Sant Antonia Chauffours
We. H. Marsit
Silla Stein
Lolnig
McMarsh
Weward
Post Office Addition Bid and Work Schedule
The Denton firm Thos Lavell and Sons submitted the lowest bid of 4185.217 for the local Federal building addition. Washington provided guidance on the project’s extension while a completion date of May 1 remains uncertain.
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Washington, D.C
Thos. Lavell and Sons
Denton
Jowest
Solons Go on Houston Saint
Politicians travel to Houston with discussions in the light of Austin sources. Governor Campbell says he is invited but busy and will not visit north Texas soon.
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Solons
Houston
Austin
Tex
Feb
Habeas corpus freed five murder suspects in thirties case
Exparte hearings granted writs of habeas corpus for five murder suspects held before Judge Dwyer in the Thirties district. Defendants include Henry Calderon and Ethel Williams, bond set at various amounts. Hopkins released on burglary charge after district attorney found no evidence. Other names include Tarleson, Vidal, and Langleurr connected to related cases.
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Wes
Miurdey
Bend
Targe Dwyer
Henry Calderon
Gherlie Tarleson
Ethel Willams
Ehurend
Bond
Slygy Sack
Lloyd Dasysey
Lena
T. J. Moons
Almander Hopkins
Kretter
Ona
Vidal
Emut Teed Williany
Lan
Louis Nangleurr
Hopkins
Puglary
Atorney
Passage of Bill Against Veto in House Delayed
A chaotic note from Washington reports attempts to push a bill over a presidential veto. The action was postponed with timing shifted to next week as House leaders seek a workable version.
Georgia officers punished after court martial in Gibraltar
Cap Kawara Guattiongh of the battleship Georgia found guilty by court martial of intoxication on duty and conduct prejudicial to good order. He is suspended six months with loss of ten numbers in rank. Rear Admiral Sperry approved the finding. Navy secretary to decide on loss of insignia. Captain Quallromen detached from the ship and returns home. Lieutenant Commander Klein remains in command on the homeward voyage.
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Gibraltar
Kawara Guattiongh
Georgia
Dean
Jal Af
Quallromen
Ga Ag & Wesenser
Lienant
Klein
Placd
Oil Man Fined for Rebating in Federal Case
Site Tork Ark Peb Wilbur Smith former traffic manager of Tena Mountain Railroad and Waters Pieres Oil of St Louis pleaded guilty to rebates to T. Hy Buneh. He was fined 2900 and oust in the indictment in federal court.
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Tork
Ark
Peb
Wilbur Smith
Tena Mountain Railroad
Waters Pieres Oil Company
St. Lows
Rabbi Sermon Declares Women Should Not Enter Politics
A Tok sermon by Samuel Marka on the subject Women in Politics argues against female participation. He praises traditional roles and tender motherhood, asserting women’s hands should stay clear of political life, while praising virtuous women in supportive terms.
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Samuel Marka
Gov Haskell Hears Requisition Agreement In Guthrie
Governor Haskell spent the afternoon in Guthrie hearing a heated argument over requisition terms between Governor Carpenter of Texas and W. L. Chapman. The dispute centers on forged instruments tied to oil lands and Chap man, secretary of the corporation commission, defends his actions amid opposition.
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Guthrie
Okll
Keb
Haskell
Carphell
W. L. Chapman
Nilering
Texas author entertains hundreds of children at library reading
Annie Fellows Johnston Yar ony draws large crowd at Caynogié Library in Ban Antoile tolkey. About four hundred children, aged four to fourteen, attend as she reads The Quilt That Jack Built. Johnston, famed author of children’s stories, earns national fame for her gentle tales and has recently settled in Boerne nearby.
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Annie Fellows Johnston
Caynogié
Ban Antoile Tolkey
Games Hall
Wes. Jobratan
Jack Bult
Jobnston
Dad Sha
May
Jon
Negro McIntosh kills deputy in Poages shooting
Faris Texas February six reports McIntosh the negro killed Deputy Constable Draper during an attempted arrest. Crowds gather and lynching talk spreads as officers search countrywide for the suspect who fled after the fatal shot. He is described as escaping with his wife and two young children nearby.
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Faris
Tex
Poages
Mclntosh
Draper
Robert Draper
McIntosh
Matthews
Wes
Ms Club Plans Banquet To Honor Retiring Officers
Directors meet to discuss a grand banquet proposed to celebrate a successful year. Conroy proposes making it the club’s top event in honor of retiring officers, with committees to be formed and general business to be conducted this afternoon.
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Tse
Elas
Farelocl
Mhe
Thor. B. Conros
Conroy
Hongy
Den
Mioh Taver Ang
Bullet near Mrs Mundy's heart may block operation
It is likely Mrs Bogle Mundy will not undergo an operation to remove a bullet believed lodged near her heart after a shooting at the Crum home on Austin Street. The city hospital reports Mrs Mundy’s condition may prevent surgery unless it improves. Taos Wilson, shot in the head seven weeks ago at the Grand Central hotel, remains in a similar condition.
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Bogle Mundy
Crum
Austin Street
City Hospital
Taos Wilson
Grand Central Hotel
No Challenge From Johnson Says Jeffiles
James Jeffiles to the Mega Today says he has heard nothing regarding a challenge from Jack Johnson. No challenge expected from Johnson as of now.
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Johnson
Jeff
Cal
Jack Johnson
James Jeffiles
Tha Mega
Foltson
County commissioners seek legal guidance on election duties
The Bexar County commissioners asked the county attorney whether the judges and clerks of election should be sworn in this year or next, noting there is no fall election and expressing perplexity over the matter. A new jury on Mason Road delivered a list of names including Joe Seneth and Pra Vogel, with Mike Dotmel in paled gear at the convict camp. The fare report was postponed by the month.
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Bexar County
Jndice
Mason Road
Joe Seneth
Pra Vogel
Heo Moorln
Henry Schvetor
Mike Dotmel
Mowely
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