Valuable Military Maps Hidden in Armory Break In Attempt
A shooting thwarted a bid to rob the Pitth infantry national guard armory at Buchannon and Walt streets. Guards foiled intruders who sought sensitive coast defense maps and topographical plans. Police suspect Japanese spies linked to the burglary pattern, with two early morning break-in attempts noted.
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San Francisco
Cal
Bulle
Pitth Infantry National Guard
Buchannon and
Walt Streats
Coast Defense
Neuinsular
Alleged Robbery Case Exhausts Panel in Schwarts Trial
The Thirty-seventh District Court exhausted its venire this morning as no juryman could be seated for Julius Schwarts trial over the iron safe theft from the Alamo saloon last fall. Indicted, Schwarts faces a jury drawn from a special panel of 50 veniremen at 2 PM. If unresolved, a 100-man panel may be summoned. Several witnesses are ready as non-jury week continues in related district courts.
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Veniremen
Julius Schwarts
Alamo
Schwarts
Veveritt Mflea
Schwartz
Uvainer
Tudge Dwyer
Secizson
Mary Shye
Frye
Msn
Alleged graft trial stirs Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Pa January 27 long awaited trial of men charged with conspiracy to loot the state treasury in the big capitol building project opens. Special jurors are present before Judge G J Kunkle. Five conspiracy charges involve 49417 in furnishings and for by the state at 1840 per foot. The commonwealth says 19308 was fraud. Defendants include Chief Contractor John H Bunderson Arch Pet Joseph M Muster Auditor General William P Snyder former State Treasurer William L Mathues and James M Shanker. Former Capitol furnishings supplier Sanderson faces large profits and contracts. Truston designed the building and furnishings and commissions total ALG 624
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Harrisburg
Tan
United States
M. 5S
Quay
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Big Side Capital
G. J. Kunkle
Commonwealth
John H. Bunderson
Joseph M. Muster
Philadelpha
Willam P. Snyder
Spring City
Willian L. Mathues
Mo Aia
James M. Shanker
Johnstown
Sanderson
Capitol
Truston
Leach Confirms Move to International & Great Northern
New Orleans January 27 Neal M Leach assistant general freight agent Mobile & Ohio confirms reports that he accepted the post as general freight agent of the International & Great Northern and will begin new duties in February The decision followed talks with I GN officials and a Texas St Te and Mobile trip He spent yesterday in Mobile in conference with Vice President H W Clarke and returned with him to headquarters in Clarke s private van
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New Orleans
Moote
Neal M. Leach
Mobiila & Ohio
Tne
Internatioal & Great Northern
Leagh
International & Great Northern Awd
Texas
St. Te
Mobile
H. W. Clarke
Ax. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Big New York Bank Quits as Depositors Expected Paid
The National Bank of New America began shutdown today in New York. Shirley Ann, national bank examiner for the district, was appointed yesterday at a conference with Controller Rigely, Wm. F. Havemyer, bank president, and advisors. Officials did not issue a formal statement, but it is believed depositors will be paid in full within 60 days.
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New York
National Bank of New America
Chirley Ann
National Bank Examiner
District
Rigely
Wm. F. Havemyer
Bonds For Frank Maibaum Forfeited In City Court
In a Thirty-seventh district court session Judge Edward Dwyer forfeited Frank Maibaum's bonds totaling about $9000 after he failed to appear. Indictments accuse Maibaum of theft from the Alamo saloon and a grocery store safe. New warrants were issued. deputies searched the city for Maibaum as spectators watched proceedings in the courthouse.
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Frank Malban
Edward Dwyer
Thirty-seventh District Court
Maibaunt
Cccur
Juden Dwyer
Malbaum
Alamo
Invannola
Cmity
Jurge Dwyer
Ordor
Tory
Maibaum
Depu
Hia
Belel
Maihaum
M.A .Clark
George Clark
Frank Slammang
Ma Baumi
Lavaca
Win Clark
Maibaue Ony
Maibaue
Miss Castanola Dies at 17 in City Home
Miss Isabella Castannia Castanola died last night at 24 South Mores Street after a weeks long illness. Daughter of Anthony Castemola she was raised in the city. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
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Isabella Castinnia
South Mores Street
Castanala
Anthony Qastemola
Big City
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight with light northeast winds around four miles per hour. No reliable temperature data available. weather office notes inconsistent figures and advises checking the next update for San Antonio and surrounding locales.
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San Antonio
Thaw Case Witness Describes Early Nervousness
New York January 27 Dr Charles Francis Bingham Thaws family physician Pittsburg testified of Harry Thaws childhood nervousness and convulsions linked to illnesses. He noted poor sleep needing multiple nurses and later episodes in Pittsburg on his first 1908 visit. London doctor Dr Wells described Thaws acute mental distress and lack of response to treatment leading to Devonshire hospital transfer.
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New York
Charles Francis Bingham
Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Bingham
Harry Thaw
Harry
Pittsbury
Avelyn Nesbit
Madison Square
Dingham
Russe’ Wells
London
Threw
Dr. Wells
Ely
Wells
Devonshire Nursing Association
Nebraska colonists head to Texas land venture
A committee of flonm men from Phopg county Neb, including Henry Bussimg and Hartford Livingston, plans to move 26 farming families to Zavala county Texas in the spring. Charles Wye Holman of Sherman negotiated the deal. Land is secured, irrigation via artesian wells, with further Nebr families expected to join in time.
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Flonm
Phopg County
Neb
Texas
Zavala County
Henry Bussimg
Brawl
Henry von Joh
Hartford Livingston
Michiel Philips
Ghas
Cocke Expected to Announce Candidacy for State Senate
Report notes widespread talk that Representative William A. Cocke will run against Representative Joh B. Onion for the Texas state senate though no formal statement has been issued. Supporters press for a position on prohibition and public official term limits as the race shapes up.
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William A. Cocke
Joh B. Onion
Cocke
Rivleson
Senate
Aupgortal
Thik
Colonel Onion
Texas
Cooke
Interasyx
Gueke
Oulon
Bailey
Aas
Labor Wins In Railroad Fight In Supreme Court
Washington January 27 1898 The Supreme Court today favored William Addy in the case Addy vs United States holding that the 1896 act prohibiting discrimination against labor organizations in employment is repugnant to the Constitution Justice Harlin wrote the opinion finding the law unconstitutional the decision centers on the railroad labor dispute and the federal power to regulate employment.
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Washington, D. C
Win
Addly
Deai Supreme Court of the
United States
Add
Harlin
South Heights Residents Win Dumping Ground Battle
Mayor Callaghan orders scavenger wagons to move garbage from old gravel pits to a new site seven miles away, promising relief from odor complaints. Aldermen Kueh and Gambleton toured the area to review the situation and report, but the mayor halted further action, keeping plans to relocate the dump unresolved.
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South Heights
Tal Secion
Callaghan
Alty Mita
Weally
Milat
4000 More Nares Than Last San Antonio City Directory
San Antonio maintains a permanent population above 94 100 with June 1906 government estimates at 62 711. Publisher J A Appler says the 1908 city directory will contain 4000 more names than the last issue, each representing a bona fide resident, with about 18 000 houses and 1800 unnumbered habitations. The directory canvass suggests a population near 90 000, conservative by census standards, as schools and private institutions run at capacity. The new edition, due within a week, will feature a street directory listing residents by numbered houses and counts per dwelling.
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San Antonio
Fort Sam Nouston
Alamo Heights
J. A. Appler
Canvayalog
New Howes
Lweland
Census Department of the
Appler
Plot to hold up Southern Pacific train investigated
Officials in El Paso report a possible plot to rob an eastbound Southern Pacific train near Ysteva. Deputies and railroad officers investigated after a man claimed to have overheard plans. A suspect on the train was removed for fare evasion, while two others left near the front. The informer fears retaliation and wishes anonymity.
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Southern Pacific
Ysteva
Pheviff’s Department
St EL
Ome
Shetitt Greet
el Paso
Freet
Ater
Ysleln
Allan
Hmo
Railroad Company
Wells Fargo Express Company
Million Guests Attend Vanderbilt Ceremony for Countess Szechenyi
Report from New York describes the marriage of Miss Vanderbilt to Count Laszlo Szachonyd of Hungary at St Patrick’s Cathedral with Monsignor Lavelle officiating. The lavish ceremony drew many dignitaries and featured the bride in a simple yet elegant gown contrasted by the Count’s ornate imperial Hussar uniform.
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New York
Jia
Ghaidys Vautor
Szecheyni
al Rigi
Vanderbilt J
West Hills
Laszlo Szachonyd
Hungary
Michael J. Lavelle
St Patrick'’s Cathedral
Phybride
Count Szechenyi
Count Worg Wis
Imperial Hussar
Laveths
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NEW York Bank
Frank Maibaum
Miss Castanola
Nebraska
Zavalla County
Supreme Court of the United States
Scott Heights
Kueh
Cour
Atavor Callaghan
Miss Vanderbilt
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