Four Die on the Scaffold in Louisiana Hangings
In Louisiana on a single day four men were executed, the largest number on one day in years. Albert West and Toward Williams, both Black men, were hanged at Lake Charles for murders involving a white man and a Black woman. Jobe Culpepper of Mast Carroll parish killed two men, while West Fricana parish native Robert Weston, slated to die, was spared after delegations urged the governor. Weston had killed a cadet at the state university during Christmas travels.
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New Orleans
Kaing
Louisiana
Warnicks
Gavarnor Blabchard
Albert West
Williams
Lake Charles
West
John Chaney
Alice Charles
Ara Jobe
The
State University
Prominent Men to Visit San Antonio in Texas Tour
Noted businessmen including Henry C. Scott Thomas H. West and others pass through San Antonio en route to Merceds Texas for a venture tied to a large irrigation project in Medina county. The group plans a monster celebration at their destination and will meet with leaders in St Louis and other cities. A return route will pass through Fort Worth Dallas and Waco before heading back.
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the Light
Waco
Vex
Pivd
Henry C. Scott
Thoma H. West
WR. Bishy
Benny (. Brookings
S. G. Aurstick
St. Louis
Katy
Mersodes
Texas
Uiog
Nile
St Dnuts
Brownertily & Maxton Tallroad
Scott
Asaa biMles
St. Lauis
MT Feo
Bliz
Antonio
Dallas
Three New Officers at the Army Post
Three lieutenants have been assigned to Mor Sam Howston Tao of these lieutenants Crockett and Aolingsworth, both former Philippine colonial officers, will join the Ninth Infantry Lieutenant Shephest will join the Third Field Artillery The last named officer recently received a commission from the ranks Lieutenant Crockett had formerly been a captain with the constabulary and is noted as an officer of daring.
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Mor
Sam Howston Tao
Phosa
Teivo
Ibatthna
Lost $100,000 ship Anselm near Sergeant's Key
New Orleans reports say the United Fruit mail steamer Anselm ran aground near Sergeant's Key off the Florida coast. All aboard are safe though extensive cargo loss is feared and insurance may cover most of the value. The vessel valued at $100,000 was fully insured.
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New Orleans
Fabs
United Fruit Company
Anselm
Sergeant's Key
Nelize
Bridiah Wondtras
Ranésotty
RHAM
U S Fleet Prepares to Raise Anchors at 11 Tonight
In Punta Arenas Chile February 7 the American Atlantic fleet ready to raise anchors at 12 tonight from the flagship Connecticut. After departure they will sail 150 miles to the Pacific end of the Straits of Magellan then turn northwest toward Cape Forward. Officers and men bid farewell to shore friends. official farewells planned this afternoon.
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Punta
Arenas
Chili
Connecticut
Cape Forward
Pacific
Fect
Protas Arenas
Savor Chaleneau
Territory of
Magellan
Taft On A Long Jaunt
Washington February 7 Secretary Taft plans a week of travel from Washington including Kansas City Missouri Grand Rapids Michigan and West Point. He will address the Young Men's Republican Club in Kansas City on Monday and then proceed to speak at other stops along the tour.
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Kansas City
Grand Rapids
West Point
Washington, D. C
Taft
Washington
Mion
iCamwas City
Republican Club
Millionaire Morse Still in Hiding
New York reports say Charles A. Morse remains at large with federal inquiries into bank transactions. DA Simpson asked Consul Broadman to locate Morse and determine his return plans, while Liverpool intercepts were arranged for a Campania arrival. Sightings cited include a box at the Metropolitan Opera and possible movements in Boston and New York.
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New York
Charles A. Morse
United States
Simpson
Federal Grand Dury
Morse
Albert B. Broadman
Broadman
Liverpool
Campania
Queenstown
Metropolitan Opera House
Boston
Franco quits Madrid amid frontier exodus
Franco and his wife travel with a small party toward the frontier after quitting Madrid. Report notes nervousness at a railroad station as police guard the departing party. Destination unknown, rumors say a university plan for his son. A detective is detained to accompany them to the border.
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Martind
Pet
di Pivis
Franco
Sen
Semuel Nova
Tsear
Franny
City Council Considers Underground Wiring Plan
Next Monday the city council will consider a proposal by Alderman Braden to place 811 wires underground in downtown. City Electrical White will prepare the ordinance and details. Representatives from San Antonio Gas and Electric Light and San Antonio Traction spoke of heavy costs and multi year completion time.
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Ity
Aldarmin Braden Ja Chatrian
Electriaa White
Yestoring
San Antonio Gas and Bleste Lisht Conpany
San Antonio Traction Company
16 Hurt In Rail Crash Near Franklinville NY
An express train from Baltimore to Buffalo derailed today near Franklinville eight miles north of Olean New York in the Buffalo division. One person was killed and several others injured. A coach sleeper and the locomotive plunged into a creek.
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Philadelphia
Penn Sylvania
Baltimore
Buffalo
Wreglad
Frantlinville
Olean NY
Buftalo
Nodhe
Revenue Agent McDonald Charges Lawyers With Tax Delinquency
Special to The Light Asti Tested T State Revenue Agent McDonald has filed against several prominent Fort Worth lawyers in Justice Moore's court. County Attorney Brady leads the civil action over unpaid occupation taxes reported between $14 and $35. Defendants include Georgia Thompson, S. M Carter, D. L Goiar, A. IL, Tuiwise, J. CG Miller, M, 2, Hat-Hs, ID Milam, A. OL Spvonta, Thomas West, and George T. West. Further actions are anticipated as the case unfolds and the state proceeds against additional parties.
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McDonald
Moore
Tronph
Brady
Ceveral
Georga Phompson
M Carter
D. ‘Il Goiar
A. Il, Tuiwise
J. CG. Miller
Hat- Hs
Milam
A. OL. Spvonta
Thomas West
George T. West
Feudist Falls At Hands Of His Son In Kentucky Feud
Jackson Kentucky January 7 The climactic shooting of Judge James Hargis a longtime Breathitt County leader and feud figure occurred when his son Beach Hargis opened fire at a store counter killing him with five shots The elder Hargis had led the Hargis faction amid mountain feuds and political battles in Breathitt County The tragedy followed weeks of heavy drinking by Beach Hargis and came amid a backdrop of past violence including a prior murder and legal battles involving the Hargis and Cockrill factions The victim lay in a $1500 casket built to order and the incident drew attention to a long running feud in the Kentucky mountains
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Jackson
Kdl
Igs
James Hargis
Hargis
Kentucky
Harris
Beach Harris
Falter
Som Tal Enoings
Beach Vargis
Dothberg
Fred
Iwan
Midge Hargis
Davies B. Marcum
Cort Jett
Marcum
Coelerili
Eage
Fudge Hargis
Breathitt County
Offluang
Juana
John Smit
John Abner
Otters
Gox
Hersts Tiel
Dole
Hood
Anather Cock
Jim
Tuckson
Altee Corner
Honge
James B. Marcum
Marcmm
Ioan
Margis Tae von
Reveah
Beckham
Ared
Fjoredy
Wince
Ataia
Breathite County
Local Weather Forecast for San Altanzo and Totntts
Weather page reports tonight and Saturday warmer with a low around 386 and a high near 176. Light to calm winds at 8 am recorded 4 mph. The forecast compares conditions to prior day with official station data and regional notes on nationwide trends.
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San Altanzo
sTotntts
Judge Hargis Peudist Murdered by Son in Kenlawky
Judge James Hargis Peudist, a noted figure in Kenlawky, was killed by his son. Neighbors feared the tragedy would influence factional tensions and the local power balance. The elder judge had long defended himself and would fight when pressed, making his death a significant loss to the community.
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James Hargis
Peudist
Kenlawky
Saloon Question Dominates Illinois Campaign Tide
Illinois voters in Springfield Bloomington and nearby counties head to ballots on the saloon issue in spring. Petitions to submit the question qualified in many counties and anti-saloon supporters report strong signatures to place the measure before 1200 towns. Ernest Crossins attorney and a union superintendent say ninety percent of townships in his area will vote on the issue.
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Chicago
Springfield
Boomington
Cantor
Ilinois
Hart
Ernest A. Scrossins
Ani-Saloon Inagiy
Uigirid
Decliires
Suit Demands $20,000 Damages Over Pasture Rentals
F. Gras & Co files suit in district court against Chilling and Parr partnership for aecruad rentals on Giz Sti. Rosa pasture in Hidalgo county. Petition claims $15,000 in rentals and seeks $26,000 in damages.
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F. Gras & Co
Chilling& Parr
Hidalgo County
Apc
Ten Believed Dead In Port Hood Coal Mine
Ten men are believed dead after an explosion in the Port Hood coal mines in Nova Scotia. Seven bodies have been recovered, with rescuers continuing to search for more victims amid dangerous conditions and a lack of immediate communication from the mine.
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Nova Scotia
Port Hood
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against May Kercheville of Bigfoot Texas
May Kercheville of Bigfoot Texas filed a bankruptcy petition today in the firm of Max Kercheville & Co. Deputy U.S. Clerk J. Campbell noted his debts at 32955.41 for families and 21117.73 for assets with 197 in assets claimed exempt and insurance policies valued at 5400.
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May Kercheville
Ane
Max Kerchevile & To
Bigfoot
Texas
United States
J. 4. Campbell
Brumby Praises Clean Up Day Initiative in San Antonio
Brumby appeals to women and Texan clubs to imitate the San Antonio Clean Up Day effort. He urges participation by March and asks local groups to organize a citywide cleaning drive, praising civic unity and school involvement.
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San Antonio
Austin
Night riders torch barns in Adams Tennessee attack
A band of armed night riders struck farms near Adams, injuring H. C. Lawrence and his son while torching two barns and about 20 000 pounds of tobacco. They also damaged Wash Tucker’s barn and tobacco, firing through a house window and later fleeing toward nearby farms with reinforcements. No major casualties reported beyond Lawrence’s facial and hand wounds.
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Ifevind
Lawrence
Férnetty
Lucker
Dire Tana
No Extortion Policy for Denver Ahead of Convention
The Democratic National Committee pledges no extortion at Denver for hotel and accommodations during the national convention in July. It cites past Grand Army event crowds, notes nine committees are organizing logistics, and promises reasonable rates for attendees while referencing Chicago preparations for a future event.
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Denver
Calouh
Democratic National Committee
Tars
Tharga
Wastington
Feb. J
Néw
Dover
Marthers
Su-Committee
Reepublican
Chicago
Ceoter
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