Honest Pickett Returns Stolen Money in Pullman Car
Lawrence Pickett, a draughtsman for Eastern Steel in Pottsville, found a baggage stash in a Pullman car containing 7500 in gold bonds and 4500 in negotiable papers. He located the owner through a Philadelphia broker and returned the money by express. The owner rewarded him with a 400 United States gold bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Lawrence Pickett
Eastern Steel Company
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Angry mother almost shoots in courtroom
In Waco Texas on January 4 Constable Guy McNamara stopped Mrs Forrest Johns mother of Ruth Johnson from shooting Joe Williams during an examining trial in a courtroom. Williams faced $5000 bond after the incident.
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Waco
Tex
Guy McNamara
Forrest Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Joe Williams
Williams
Beaumier Killing Shocks Hallettsville Community
W R Beaumier editor and manager of the Hallettsville Herald was shot and killed by his wife. Mrs Beaumier, held on a 2000 bond, recovered her composure and planned to move to her brother in law's home while awaiting trial in Hallettsville Texas. The tragedy saddened residents statewide who knew Beaumier.
Two Years Given for Burglary in Thirtyseventh District
Judge Dwyer overruled Davis motion for new trial after a burglary conviction. Davis was sentenced to two years in the state prison following the last criminal session and acknowledged trial exceptions. J T Burnett Co undertakers Bear Drug Co operate all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
A. P.davis
Davis
December Mail Heaviest in Six Months at San Antonio Post
In six months ending December 1 1597 San Antonio postal weights reach 680262 pounds. December alone weighs 126936 pounds the heaviest month figure with fourth class mail dominating holiday period and Chief Clerk Puller noting the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Soelp Hale Wajatele
Peeves
Seeeey
Oseae Gepab
Shauapere
Aittle
Puller
Official Head Must Go Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt requests the resignation of Ernest G. Eagleson, Idaho surveyor general, citing dissatisfaction with his administration. Senator Hepburn announced at the White House that Interior Department complaints prompted the move. Drink Crazy Well Water No 1 for kidney troubles distributed by Coro-Cola Bottling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Ernest G. Eagleson
Idaho
White House
Hepburn
Eagleson
Interior Department
Coro-Cola Bottling Co
Multiple Funeral Services Held for Local Residents
Funeral services were conducted for several local residents at their family homes and churches. John G Fellman died of heart disease at 418 Chavez street. Carey Gaphus Dauchy died at 816 Olympian Way at 79. Charles E B Jones's funeral was at 218 Refugio street. Bridget Clarke's ceremony occurred at St Francis Home chapel and San Fernando cemetery. Nina O Sidwell laid to rest in Tennessee with daughter Imma Sidwell. Surviving relatives include spouses and one child or son. Burial locations include Lutheran cemetery and city cemetery No 6. All services occurred this afternoon or morning as noted.
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John CG. Fellman
Chavez Street
Fellman
Carey Gaphus Dauchy
Olympian Way
San Antonio
Alva Carey Danby
Charles EB. Jones
Refugio Street
Bural
City Cemetery No. 6
Bridget Clarke
San Fernando Cemetery
St. Francis Home
South Flores Street
Nina O
Sidwell
Tennessee
Imma Sidwell
Porter Street
Out of Town Mortuary and Notable Deaths
Arthur Terrell son of Judge A W Terrell died of pneumonia in Austin after moving from Oklahoma. Charles Augustus Young famed US astronomer and former Princeton astronomy professor died of pneumonia in Hanover New Hampshire. An unrelated humorous church exchange depicts a nervous banker and a debtor.
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Arthur Terrell
Austin
Tex
A. W. Terrell
Oklahoma
A. Young
Hanover
N. H
Charles Augustus Young
United States
Promaasor
Princeton University
Yarmouth Plans Defense in Diverge Case
London reports solicitors for the Earl of Yarmouth will defend Alice Thaw’s nullification suit alleging marriage issues. The case awaits hearing as the court, short of judges, prioritizes 156 defended matters. Sir George Lewis will represent the Countess. grounds include insanity before marriage and nonconsummation.
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London
Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Yarmouth
George Lewis
England
Late personals list visitors at San Antonio hotels
A long late personals item notes numerous visitors in San Antonio staying at the Menger and Angelus, including Mrs. W B Fitch, Alvan Swann, Judge Samm R Scott, Colonel D M Picton, R P Clark, Leonard Hexnes, A M Gold, M T Wart, G C Harris, C B E Marshall, E E Johnson, C H Colville, A C Marsden, General John A Hulen, C G Wilcoxson, T C Wilcoxson, R N Stafford, Daniel Ochoa, and others. Also mentions the harbor contract at Aransas Pass and site headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Fitch
Southwestern
Fitch
Jines
Palestine
R. Se. Lee
International & Great Northern
Alvan Swann
el Paso
Menger
Samm R. Scott
Wato
The
D. M. Picton
Rockwort
Aransas Pass
R. P. Clark
Galveston
Leonard Hexnes
Mexico
A. M. Gold and
M. T. Wart
Austin
G. Harris
Hondo
Angelus
C. BE. Marshall
Ef] Paso
E. Johnson
Waco
C. H. Colville
Seguin
A.C. Marsden
Beeville
Aurelus
John A. Hulen
State of Texas
Houston
San Antonio
CG. Wilcoxson
T. C. Wilcoxson
Ploresville
Wormer State Sonator
R. N. Stafford
Elite
Daniel Ochoa
Laredo
Tha ' Elite
Texas railroads show earnings decline in 1907 quarter
The Texas railroad commission released figures for the quarter ending October 31, 1907 showing gross earnings of 30,467,057 a drop of 622,414 from 1906. Operating expenses rose to 24,175,495 up 4,748,415. Income from operation fell to 6,219,561 down 4,126,000. Passenger earnings rose to 9,522,513 up 1,456,106 while freight earnings increased to 20,842,331 up 490,464.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Texas
Capitalists Eye New Oil Field Near San Antonio
Two groups of northern capitalists visit Sutherland Springs with Semp Russ of the Sutherland Springs Development Company to assess oil found there. They test grade and quantity and plan development if results prove viable. They are 20 miles south of San Antonio on the Gulf Shore branch. more parties depart tomorrow.
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San Antonio
Sutherland Springs
Semp Russ
Sutherland Springs Development Company
Oas
Gulf Shore
Souvenir Postals Cut Thieving at Hotels
The Plain Dealer reports that free souvenir postcards with hotel photos save hotels money. Dave Mills of the hotel notes postals curb petty theft by souvenir hunters and may deter guests from taking napkins, match safes, or silver spoons.
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Cleveland
Poll tax receipts rise as election interest grows
Poll taxes show higher payments than last year as the county collector warns that voters must present receipts for county state and city taxes to vote. Extra noon-hour clerks will handle payments at the courthouse and city building to ensure clear tax receipts.
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Bitter
Ste
Court House
Mabel Taliaferro Leads In New Play
Margaret Mayo’s new play 6b Olly of the Circus received its initial New York presentation. Mabel Taliaferro stars as Polly and is praised as a revelation in a work described as a humorous, poignant, melodramatic spectacle with notable stage business.
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Olly
Circus
Margaret Mayo
New York
Mabel Taliaferro
Polly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gosti
Grove
Or Drug Co
Negro
Beauier
Hallettsville
A. P. Davis
J. T. Burnett & Co., ‘Undertakers
Bear Drug Co
Monkey
Alairig 22
Lone Star Brewing
Idatio
Jg, Fallman
C. G. Dauchy
Charles E. Jones
OUT OF Town Mortuary
Cathodc Standard
Markley
Burroughs
Nore
Rhi
Auline Newman
Kansas City
Noble Prentin
Prentis
Prantis
Incame
Putomonke
Theo. Artzt Orchestra
Chroff
Mabel
Bylo
Automobile
Ted
J. T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers
OILES
Aest
A. m. Tod
Edical Institute
Quaton St
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