Despondent boarder Beckam kills self at Nolan Street
An aged man, 60s, who ran a boarding house and laborer boarding stand at 414 Nolan Street, shot himself at 7 90 in the morning after warding blindness and mounting distress. Neighbors report he feared being blind. James Murphy found him dead. a 432 caliber revolver had discharged twice. Beckham resided in San Antonio about eight years, coming from Fayette County. He leaves two sons Brooks and Oscar Beckham and three daughters Mrs Cassie Knapya Mrs Gertrude Pittman and Mrs Beattie King.
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Dent W. Beckham
Nolan Street
Backham
A.J. Swanson
Hig
Boude
Riebe
Berishaiti
San Antonio
Fayette County
Brooks
Oscar Beekham
Carmack Murder Trial Jails Juror Temalan
A juror in the Carmack murder case, Temalan, was jailed today after a Wanapt sworn statement before Justice Le ving. Attorney General McCain announced the charge alleging Cartwright acted as a juror while admitting no formed opinion. Bonds set at $1906 were excused.
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Temalan
Thuvidses County
Thomas Cartwright
Leving
Allormey
McCain
T Hat Cartwright
Lusely
Cooper Shurpair
Hurled 70 Ground Zizik’s Arm Breaks In Street Crash
Thrown from his buggy yesterday on Him street, August Zisik suffered three fractures of the right arm and severe head bruises when his horse collided with a laundry wagon at full speed. He was taken to Santa Hosp hospital after being rendered unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tindertaker August Zisik
Mr. Zlark
Santa Hosg. Hospitil
Wilson Dying Lawler Dead After Shootout
Two men involved in a Gram Central shooting died or were near death. Lawler, 50, a Macon carpenter, died at 1 am at the city hospital after six days of injuries from a neck wound that paralyzed him. Wilson, jailed and unconscious, had shot himself in the head and showed no signs of recovery as hospital officials warned he could die at any moment. The incident stemmed from a dispute over 450 dollars.
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J. & Lawley
Lawler
Macon
A. Lawler
Slumbolt
Tenn
Jack Wilson
Akeniy
Stewart Hartman
Jamgest
Wison
Steether
Wilson
Boy Dies After Burning Spill At Stephenville
Special to The Light Stephenville Tex Jan 25 George aged three son of R O Hammond a prominent local farmer died today after hours of suffering from scalds received when he pulled a pot of boiling coffee over his head and shoulders this morning.
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Stephenvilla
Tex
George
Aped Hiree
RO. Hammond
Here
Wheat and grain prices and cattle quotes from Kansas
Market notes show No 2 hard and No 2 red wheat prices in Kansas with bids around 9.85 and 9.65. Corn No 2 and oats values listed, plus No 2 white and white oats. Livestock quotes include calves and hogs with prices near 4.14 to 6.28 and notes on market directions.
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Kansas
Min
Liquor Fight Developments At Model License Meet
Louisville report outlines the National Model License league efforts to unite brewers distillers and allied interests against prohibition. The gathering planned a major consolidation discussion but postponed it to today. Oklahoma liquor licensing efforts and remarks by Ellis Owensboro officials were noted in this morning session.
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Louisville
National Model License League
FH. A. Smith
Lawton
Oklahoma
Ellis
Owensboro
Officers Caught Napping Mob Lynches Roberson in Mobile
In Mobile Alabama a silent mob abducted Douglas Roberson from the county jail and hanged him at the corner of St Emanuel and Church streets. Deputies Fateh and McCarron were shot during his capture, one fatally, as officers pursued the assailants. Coroner’s jury rules death by hanging unknown perpetrators.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobilensis
Douglas Roberson
Philip Fateh
Roberton
St. Emanuel
Church Streets
Government Street
Rendel
Summer Weather Stays As Forecast Extends Across Regions
Weather bulletin from Washington notes persistent low pressure over the western half of the county and high pressure over the Atlantic will keep warm conditions for four to five days in the eastern and southern sections, three to four days in the central valley. Northwest to expect cold snap tonight into Sunday, with milder conditions by Monday in the northern lake region. Sees north and east remain fair. south enjoys generally fine weather.
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San Antonio
Washington
Mijor Buell
Alasta
Atlantic Ocean
Mandar
Eouth
Forty seven hearses lead funeral pageant in Chicago
In Chicago on January 23 a funeral procession of forty seven hearses escorted by 200 policemen conveyed uniden tified victims from a deadly blaze last Wednesday to the cemetery. Services were held in Protestant and Catholic churches and many streets were blocked.
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Gicago
Ile Sulizh
Gas Explosion Destroys NY Apartment House
A gas explosion early today wrecked the apartment of Mrs Thelont Graham at 135 Went Sixty eighth Street New York seriously burning her and shocking nearby tenants. The blast prompted neighbors at Hate Antoine Marie to investigate as glass shattered and windows on all floors dropped.
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New York
Thelont Graham
Antoine Marie
Graham
Roosevelt Hospital
First Texas celery on the market this morning
The first Texas celery appeared on the focal product market this morning and was consigned to Goods Taft. Fifteen crates of fine strawberries arrived and were snapped up quickly. A shipment of extra fancy Mexican potatoes sold fast and will likely retail at two for the soul. Texas cannflower shipped here in large quantities and of good quality.
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Taft
Texas
Local Weather Update for Fan An Tonle Tone and Surroundings
Weather note shows morning temperature around 60 with afternoon warmth expected. Forecast covers Tonleht and nearby areas, mentioning Sunday conditions and tied to elder party events. Highs and precise readings are unclear from the fragment but imply a mild day with warm periods.
Unknown man stabs woman in Lufkin Texas incident
Jan 24 report from Lakin Texas says a woman was stabbed several times in the back by an unknown man last night. Police or local authorities are treating the attack as serious with the victim believed dying today.
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Lakin
Texy
Republic Struck in Fog Near Nantucket Sinks No One Harmed
Beaton Mass Jan 21 A White Star liner Republic en route to Mediterranean with 259 first class and 21 steerage passengers was rammed and disabled 26 miles south of Nantucket sound in thick fog. Wireless news brought help from La Lorrain Baltic Acushnet and Gresham. Captain reports engine room flooded but ship remains afloat and not in danger.
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White Star
Baltic
Acushnet
Gresham
The
Republic
Governor Directs War on Rage Track
New Orleans reports chaotic scene as Governor Sanders orders immediate action after an incident at the racecourse. Adjutant General Stafford arrives from Baton Rouge to bolster security and deploy state troops across the river to restore order and end the disturbances.
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New Orleans
Gueeenor Sanders
Stutford
Baton Range
Sanders
Fall From Train Window Injures Mexican Passenger
A passenger on the International & Great Northern train fell from a coach window about six miles south of the village. Giorgero Guerrero of Mexico suffered serious injuries and was brought to Santa Rosa hospital after being picked up by the train crew. Internal injuries were not yet confirmed. he sustained multiple wounds and a fractured shoulder.
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Giorgero
Walleie
Tran
Santa Rosa Hospital
Guerrero
Great Northern
Cotuil
Min
Ell
D. Bere
I & GN
Poewan
Nuemerous
Jett Showlder
Father and daughter may survive wounds after shootout
A father and his daughter, injured in a Wednesday shooting at the Mundy home on Austin Street, are reported improving. Mrs Mundy is recovering well at Santa Rosa hospital with no complications, while Adolph Grom, held at the Post hospital in a serious condition, shows signs of improvement.
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Father
Daugh
Grom
Austin
Santa Rosa Hospital
Mundy
Adolph Grom
The
Post Hospital
Editor's Son Shot While Hunting in Texas Incident
Speelation The Light, Chemiene. Tex. Jan. sh-kaating Ransome, son of Adler Ransome of the Cleburne Enterprise, was shot while hunting late last night by an unknown party. The bullet struck him in the face. his eyes are closed and recovery is expected. Dr. Happel, who accompanied him, was slightly wounded in the arm. The shooter is being investigated.
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Speelation
Chemiene
Tex
Kaating Ransome
Adtler Ransome
Cleburne Enterprise
Possum
Aho Strask
TL Happel
Negro Stabs Farmer Near Orravillo
Washington Oates, a white farmer near Orravillo, was stabbed by Td Reed, a Black man. The attack occurred at a local inn in Temple, Texas, with the injured man taken to Belton for medical care.
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Temple
Tex
Inn
Washington Oates
Orravillo
Td Reed
T Crosled
Aken
Belton
Earthquake Rumors Spark West East Seizure
Vienna reports a strong earthquake detected at 4 o'clock by seismographs with epicenter about 4900 miles away, suggesting a distant disturbance. London seismographs record a severe quake near 4 am, with intensity near that of the Messina disaster, theorizing a Caspian region or Indian Ocean location in Asiatic Russia, Afghanistan, and Northern India.
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Vienna
Pala
Gosan
London
England
Messina
Caspian Sea
Russia
Afghanistan
India
Swinglassiery
Indian Ocean
Submissionists Plan A New Fight
Austin Texas January 204 a movement started here to induce house members to sign a petition urging a vote on the submission resolution when it comes up February 4. Petitions will be circulated in different firms of the senate.
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Austin
Tex
TM Membars
Malit Estate School Contract Likely Ratified This Afternoon
A Lie school board meeting is expected to ratify the contract between the Malit estate and the Haiti memorial school. Vice President Cruz is anticipated to sign as acting president of the board, in burrd.
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Lie School Board
Malit
Haiti Memorial School
Vicw
Cruz
Burrd
Texas Preachers Rally Against Race Track Gambling
The Light Temple in Texas houses pastors who plan to build a delegation to Austin to press the Legislature to ban race track gambling in the state. They vow to advocate for prohibition and mobilize local support to stop wagering profits.
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Texas
Light Temple
Tex
Austin
Lad Accidentally Kills Brother in County Tragedy
Walter Rev aged 12 was accidentally killed late yesterday near Pritcholt by his younger brother. The incident occurred in Thid county and is being treated as a tragic accident.
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Lad
Gilter
Tox
Jan
Walter Rev
Wis
Pritcholt
Thid County
Prostatute Possible Special to The Lisat
Austin residents report the legislature is at a standstill with no quorum in either senate or house committees by noon. submissionists press to line up forces for Monday's likely clash. Aims include a two thirds vote and possible regulation blockades, with dry members considering statutory prohibition if plans fail.
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Austin
Tex
Jan
Senate
House
Voters Overwhelm City Collector at Poll Tax Office
This morning a large crowd gathered at the city collector's office to obtain poll tax receipts as agitation to pay poll taxes began weeks ago. By noon 223 receipts had been issued, and the office will stay open after hours to accommodate demand. The total poll tax receipts surpassed 3000 by noon, with hundreds more expected this afternoon.
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Willemain
Sotunl
Carnival Plaza Bond Still Up in the Air
San Antonio Spring Carnival association executives debated a $20,000 bond to cover park damages from shows in city plazas. No action was taken, and a conference with the council parks committee was set for this afternoon at city hall. Cost to secure a bond could reach about $1500, discouraging the fundraising effort.
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Cogsengus
San Antonio
Spring Carnival Association
Carnival
Council Committee On
Thrisk
Early Fire Menaces Princeton University Varsity Area
A fire in Princeton on January 22 caused estimated losses of 60 000 to 75 000 destroying 19 buildings. An inadequate water supply raised safety concerns for nearby structures while volunteer firefighters and students helped to check the flames about 100 feet from Nessun Street opposite university buildings.
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Princeton
V Volunnteer
Nesson Street
City Detective charges Daly with aggravated assault
City Detective Frank Newnim files in county court alleging Daly assaulted Rosa Shaw on January 4. The case centers on the alleged attack and the charges of aggravated assault against Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newnim
P. P. Daly
Rosa Shaw
Book Probe Comes As a Clever House Move
Anat Texas January 21 It was announced a revolution during a complete investigation of the text book board actions will be introduced in the house next week by Col. Jackson of Eastland Jackson drew up the resolution but will have it in the house to irritate legislation and air the text book mudata we nang acom unwise to air.
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Anat
Tex
Text Book Board
Col. Jackson
Eastland
Jackson
House
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