Austin's Oldest Man Joseph Shepherd Passes Years of Life
Austin’s oldest resident, Joseph D. Shepherd, aged 96, lived in Austin most of his life. He was well known to neighbors and has grandchildren in the city. He faced health declines and relied on his wife for care while remaining a familiar figure on local streets until recent days.
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Bill to Knock Out Private Car Lines
The bill to remove private streetcar operations gains momentum as supporters claim it will end the fur trading monopoly. President Roosevelt supported the move and urged Congress to act, with new measures targeting interstate commerce and rail rebates.
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Box Car Joe of Houston May Be in San Antonio
Box Car Joe of Houston may be headed toward San Antonio after a release from two weeks duty and a recent tour in the West. The celebrated tramp seeks credentials of honorable discharge and a statement of the acts performed to prove his eligibility for future travel.
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Passing of Brave Officer in Texas and Louisiana Weathered by Service
A terse obituary notice honors a brave officer whose career spanned Texas and Louisiana. The text notes service with The Light and mentions Austin and Shreveport, highlighting duty and sacrifice while hinting at a final hospital transfer and the date of death in late February.
England Watching the Baltic Fleet
The Mauritus garrison has been mobilized since November 28 and remains under arms. Barbed wire fences rise around forts as defense works advance. The cruiser Forte moved in December for unknown errands while wireless messages frequent shore to ship links. A distant report mentions a Cape of Good Hope squadron in action near aratail tug for al mont.
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Russia's Plans as Viewed in Paris Diplomatic Circles
Special to The Light from Pais: Paris observers in diplomatic circles discuss Russia's preference to link a Black Sea fleet move toward the Aegean with possible pressure on the Ottoman Empire. They warn Japan may force a crisis at Port Arthur and Vladivostok, risking wider war and challenging Britain and France.
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Holland Boats for United States Navy
Willington Delaware January 7 The torpedo boat company reports orders from the Italian and other foreign sources and says it has decided not to enter the competition for the spring survey. The Navy secretary will consider entering into contracts for the Holland boats.
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Houston Engineer Praiges New Roads in Bexar County
John A. W. Maxey, chief engineer of the Good Roads, visited County Judge Groom’s office yesterday on road work business in this county. He observed the methods used in the county and noted the construction as admirable.
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Prominent Witnesses In Swain Murder Case At Houston This Month
Special to The Light Houston Texas June 7 Major Hugh KN Swain son of the late W J Swain once state comptroller will on January 18 appear in the criminal district court to answer and charge of shooting Charles VW Jones secretary of the State Fire and Matte Insurance Company of which Swain was president and Hugh Ewald assistant manager The shooting occurred last night The parties concerned are all of state reparation Swain testified that he met Jones in self defense He had a previous dispute with Jones Great interest centers in the campaign trial by regard of the high standing of the defendant Major Swain is a West Point veteran served in the Spanish American war with distinction
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Shoveling Snowie NYC Cost 970000 in December
A December report from New York City discusses shoveling costs totaling 970000 with estimates suggesting higher future expenses. Officials note minimal snowfall that day as the cleaning commissioner reflects on the season and broader municipal snow removal needs.
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Swayne Impeachment Sparks Heated House Debate
Special to Tobigot reports a far reaching impeachment move against Jaleo Charley Swaynd of the United Blazen digidet voir of Florida. The House committee fills with diverse views as members weigh articles of impeachment amid holiday recess. In Austin and San Antonio, stock and merchandises values are noted amid varied financial items and local business references.
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North Texas Natural Gas Accident Near Paris
Fragmented report describes a gas incident in North Texas near Paris with unclear details. Mixed text hints at injuries, reactions, and financial or legal implications, mentioning individuals and local names but lacking coherent specifics.
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Tenth Call for Registered Warrants in Austin Area
A garbled report notes a tense scene this afternoon as authorities respond to a suspected robbery linked to registered warrants. The fragment mentions warrants numbered up to xl and cites the area as Austin with unclear details about the suspect and actions taken.
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Everything Ready for Legislature Amid Candidate Rush
Austin Tex Jan 7 The Capitol and senate chamber are in order as legislators arrive for the next week session Preparations include cleaned desks oiled tables and cleared halls A swarm of candidates for office and officials seek support while organizers shape committee chairs and discuss voting blocs Key figures named include B F Harris T A Low GC G Glenn J D Gobbs W D Williams W R Realsay and W E Shamov among others as talks focus on judiciary committees education and public lands
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Lottery Bill in Next Legislatur to Eradicate Lotteries
Houston Jan 7 A Texas legislator from the Sixty first district says a lottery bill is prepared to eliminate the lottery business in the state. He claims lotteries are largely fraudulent and mislead the public. He cites a Houston San Antonio and Dallas based concern paying agents 30 percent of takings and operating without drawings. He predicts strong opposition to the measure and aims to end lotteries by the next session.
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Legislative scene as candidates press for posts
A crowded session in Avette, Texas, with lawmakers and candidates for various posts in both legislative branches. Speaker P. W. Leahmy arrived amid rumors of committee appointments while Lieutenant Governor Nonjk expected tomorrow. Dr Rankh of Dallas is noted among hopefuls as lobbying continues.
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White Man's Primary to Nominate City Officers in Austin
A February 28 Democratic primary in Austin will select city officers. The city committee fixed the date for elections and set proceedings for speaking and meeting. Separate notices mention the death of W. Yuckley a printer aged 48 and funeral details from St Marys Catholic Church.
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Messeng To Take Texas E7 To National Contest
Austin Tex Jan 7 The erratic presidential electors will here Monday elect an official messenger to carry Texas ballot for president and vice president to Washington for the national contest. At least by public? the honor.
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CORTELYOU TO REMAIN SECRETARY DESPITE SUCCEEDING SPECULATION
Washington Jan. report claims George Cortelyou would become Secretary of the Treasury in July. Observers doubt the plan, noting Cortelyou will stay at the Treasury and retire after a year to join a presidential bid. The Light reports competing names and possible cabinet shifts.
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Increase of tax rolls and assessor notes confusion
A garbled report outlines a tax rolls increase cited by City Assessor Stanpenbeck with figures around 1.46 million and total assessments near 94.8 million. The fragment references rising values for 19084 and mentions notices to tax gates before something, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
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Yellow Fever import to Cuba not cat
Havana dispatch reports the ship Dora from Colon and Port Limón arrived at Vera Cruz with passengers bound for Cuba. One patient died after fever illness and two women and three men were investigated for yellow fever. Vessel placed under quarantine. patients sent to yellow fever hospital. Previous figures note Cuban cases rising with injuries and casualties.
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