County court rescinds jail repair contract
County Commissioners court yesterday cancelled the contract with the Iferring Hall Marvin Co for repairing the jail at Bexey. A letter from receivers George A. Gray and Wright D. Powell of the Henry Hall Marvin Co of Antlon explains that the work is halted as the company is under U S court receivership. The court expects reorganization may enable future action but declines new work at this time. The county later awarded the repairs to Dishold State Co for the jail project.
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Iferring-Itasin Company
County Commissioners' Court
Iferring-lall-Marvin Co
Tor
Pepaling
Steceivers
George A. Gray
Raul Wright D. Powell
Henry , all-Marvin Company
Antlton
Peter Jones
Collows
Dent Siv
Walthieft Concrra
Mtr
Li G. Townsend
Sore Peres Mar
Galveston State Singers to Lead April Festival
A recent homecoming report from Galveston outlines the program for the great state singer festival to be held there April 18 to 20. Galveston singers will participate with two night concerts featuring solos by prominent artists and limited choral numbers. The organizer has arranged for accompaniment by a grand orchestra, but no solo choruses by local societies are planned, a move that could reduce attendance from singing groups statewide, including San Antonio's hoped participation.
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Galveston
Beugs
Jie
Shelter Improvement Report Notes County Hospital Care
Salute remains under county hospital care with attendant Dn derrey and county physician soyagety siri praking aiding recovery. Schulle's brother returns to Houston with his year-old son to be cared for by Schulte's parents.
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Salute
Dn Derrey
Schulle
Houston
Lila
Mr. Schulte
Christened Their New Home in West End
Hon. John A. O'Conner of the Texas Legislature and his wife hosted a celebratory gathering to honor their newly purchased West End residence on Sixteenth Street. The sociable event featured a festive potluck, minstrel tunes by Teagle, and a large guest list including Judge J. F. Camp and Alderman G. A. Denny who extended warm congratulations for the O’Connors new home and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. O'Conner
Kexar Coune Ly
West End
Sixteenth Street
John
Lost and Hostcee
J. F. Camp
Dwyer
Nat
B. Jones
D. F. Onton
Mon
T. ¥. Shields
Will
Anderson
Messrs
Qa. Haltom
Phil Sherdein
W. H. Hennesay
Nat Laws
John P. Campbell
James van Kiper
J. L. Fhemas
John Po Campbell Returns From Cor pus Chieti Visit
John Po Campbell arrived back yesterday after a five day stay in Cor pus Chieti for recuperation and social visits. Friends express suspicion about rumors of a fourth mysterious bird sighting and greater interest from seagulls amid the coastal chatter.
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John Po Campbell
Corpus Chieti
John Hon
Remembered Tith Polich Hosts Holiday Food Basket
Mrs. John A. OConnor last night provided a basket of turkey chicken pigs feet pickles cakes pies and other edibles for a service. The items were pressed and transported by pack horse to city hall where the night police on duty enjoyed at least a sample.
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John A. O'Connor
Hennessey Nin
Lenst
Brownsville Road Survey Aims for Inland Route Progress
Dr D Gettin Guin, president of the Chicase, St. Louis and Texas Air Line, announces a survey moving through George West, then Mre. Shater, then Alb. Reynott properties. The work proceeds at a pace of three miles per day, with strong local interest in the eventual impact on Brownsville and San Antonio development.
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D. Gettin Guin
Chicase
St. Louis and
Texas Air Line
Brownsville Road
John
Engineuelig Corps
Ale
George West
Mre. Shater
Thhrough
Reynott
Nan
Brownsville
Sud
San
Rail labor and train service updates amid shortages and moves
Reports detail switchmen, engineers, and hostlers resuming duties after injuries and absences as rail crews shift roles. Plans include overland wagon trips to Corpus Christi, extra supplies for a sporting goods outlet, a renewed push by the Dyederleksburg railway colony committee, and a Minneapolis Tours excursion group bound for Mexico via International and Southern Pacific routes.
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J. P. Greene
Tnternealani
Nostler Sid Crows
Tatarnatonal
Taylor
Ron i
Hostler Ed Wall- Tord
Near Tounthanse
Ashwer al Atkman
Tyeman Chris’ Heck
The
International
New York
Minneapolis
San Antonio
Pacife
Mexico
Central
Charles BR. Miner
Mexican Central
Sedallk Youth Sues Pacific Engineer for 5000 Breach Claim
Special wire reports from Sedallk Missouri that 11 year old J Campbell sues Mitchell Finnigan a Pacific engineer in Pettis County for 5000 alleging breach of promise to marry. Case presents breach of promise claim with high stakes and local interest.
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Sedallk, Mo
J. Campbell
Pettis County
Mitchell Finnigan
Pacific
Nichols' Claim on Culebra Road Prompts Commissioner Hearing
Charles Nichols of the Culebra road area was summoned by county commissioners to appear next month as road matters are reviewed. Nichols contends part of the road lies in front of his land.
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Nichols’ Clain
Charles Nichols
Culebra
Nichols
McHugos Opinion of the Pipe Sparks Editorial Gaffe
The piece notes McHugos view that pipe fumes conjure obscene visions for some addicted to the weed and that abstinence after exposure might be needed before editorial work. It contrasts a lighted “Ler Barker” with the idea that the smoke fails to affect certain writers.
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McHugo
Ler Barker
Dora
Pure Water Spectacle at Kentucky Emancipation Event
A Times Telegraph report from Tasuisville dated January 2 describes a Newnort News event where the Kentucky gites will sail from the ways. A sponsor will unveil a silver vessel of pure water at a Larue county spring linked to Abraham Glarstn's birthplace, with planned ceremonies and a committee visit to fill the vessel for a ceremonial gifting to Miss Tyatl ley for safekeeping.
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Tasuisville
Times
Brankfurt
Hauteship
Kentucky
Newnort
Une Bradley
Larue County
Abraham Glarstn
Mies Tyatl
Ley
Tragic death of Harry Duyn in Quincy dust of intoxication
Special to Sunday Light reports Harry Duyn a traveling salesman and Woolson Spice Company representative from Toledo who recently lost his job. The 8 year old boy died after a bar room incident early this morning, following morphine and whiskey intake. Duyn a Georgetown native, served as a cavalry sergeant in 1826 and had associations with several firms, including Big Four Railroad. His funeral arrangements were planned as the night wore on.
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Harry EH
von Duyn
Quincy
Bunday Light
Waines
Harry
Duyn
Betdre & O'Gluck
Suicidal Inteny
Fe Was & Commercial Traveler
Tke Woolson Spice Auth Water Company
Teledo
Louis Rust Compans
Ie Big Four Railroad Company
Georgetown
Soubtembet
Issa
United States Cavatry
Tissachev
Howe
Woodland
Ind
Strests
New York
Robbery Near West Street Residence Report
Two unknown men assaulted a resident of Charles Evans on West Street, forcing entry and stealing 320 dollars in cash. Officers Dlouvers Matt and Bell investigated after the victim, a young woman employed in the kitchen, reported the incident as the assailants fled. No other occupants were at home when the break in occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speck
Austin
Pre
Han
Marvin
Charles Evans
West Street
Dilleey Grinzerd
Matt
Bell
Lou
Roll
Mate
Convicted murderer to be hanged after sentence
A report from Chivans dated January 28 states that Mees, convicted of murdering Mis wit, received the sentence of hanging to be carried out at Feiru a8. The brief dispatch notes the execution date forthcoming.
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Syineral Wire
Chivans
Oh, Mees
Mis Wit
Worliyr Cotton Supply Report Declines Globally
Special wire reports a mixed world cotton supply picture with a week to week decrease in total bale counts and a rise from last year. American cotton totals fall from 4,258,920 last week to 2,106,100 this year, while Egypt Brazil India and other nations add up to 200,000 bales weekly. Overall world supply shows a weekly drop of 60,511 bales despite a year over year gain of 259,029 bales.
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Sund
Qrvans
San
Egypt
Brazil
India
A Firebug Arrest in Austin After Feed Store Fire Attempt
Special wire report says Officer Gobson arrested Ellen Jackson, a Black woman, on suspicion of incendiarism after a failed night fire at a feed store on East Sixth Street. The attack targeted the nearby dancing hall with an oil-soaked porch. a bundle of clothing found the cause for the arrest.
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Austin
Tex
Gobson
Elien Jackson
East Sixth Street
Ellen
Insurance firm authorized to do business in Texas
Austin, Tex Jan 2 The Aetna Insurance company paid the insurance commissioner 400.09 tax and was authorized to do business in the state during the ensuing year.
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Austin
Tex
Aetna Insurance Company
Mexico Cattle Exports Rise Amid Tariff Change
Washington Jan 2 consul Kendrick reports Mexico cattle exports to the United States have increased as ranchers long in low grade stock deplete their herds. He notes higher shipments over the past year and expects tariff adjustments to affect future trade.
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Lagne
Washington, D. C
Chyaales W. Kendrick
Ciuadad Suarez
Mexico
United States
Acan
Military court martial testimony and bids in Cumberland Sound
A military court martial proceeding in Georgia features Thewis Anney testifying about bidding for a friend in Cumberland Sound under Captured officers. Anny refused a $500 offer to withdraw the bid, while other witnesses and documents relate to related cases and discharge orders from the War Department.
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Bavauth
Thewis Anney Wert
Bnpray
Cumberland Sound
Cryer
Oliite
Uarnora
Ile
Joan M. Bangs
New York
Bir
O. Sterley
Mit
Clocks in Question at State Capitol Damaged
A January report from Atlanta describes a sensational legal bid by prominent ducal figures to overturn a recently passed law. Damaged clocks in the hall were dampened as part of an attempted demonstration aimed at pressuring the state treasurer and halt the state assembly’s actions.
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Atlanta
Wilerness
Ge Hall
Tetsua
Jowal Huis
Abe Lorness
Eonyies
Peter
Ak Roatchoek
Wee Bert
Luck y for Theatres Gole
Snepther Wire reports New Orleans owners secure star theatre and Academy of Music in a deal with Col Hopkins. Both venues to be renovated with high priced amusements, while rivals relocate to Barrors and Common streets. New buildings slated to break ground next Monday, reshaping the local theater scene.
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GOLE
Sturday
New Orleans
Jas
Mursone
Fyn
Lodtay & Deal
Col. Hopkins
Wesenlinge
Wortern Theatri Syndicate
Star Theatre Itd Academy of Music
Klew
Kkiger
Klatiger
Talone College
Maher Jackson Fight Off Metered Hurdles
Special wire from San Francisco reports Maher and Jackson avoid a scheduled bout as Hatty declines to meet Irn Dor and offers no reason. The dispute centers on Maney February plans and Peter Jackson's initial sighting.
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San Francisco
Cali
Peter Jackson
Intial
Iisight
Peter Maney
Pkaie
Hatty
Thaling
Ingleside Race Enyhies Daily Racing Card Shows Entertaining Field
Special wire from Ingleside details a six race program for January 29 with young entrants and selling events. Notable entries include Ulion Cambist Goldscratch Prince Will and Hemicolan in the 43 furlong opener, Queen Sofie Ratida Coupon Xd Chariion Kellenberg in the 7 mile, and Imp Tripping Geyser Libertine in the 1 mile allowance. Other listed horses include Peril Amelia Fonso Silver State Aregonaut Meadow Lark Judge Stouffer Velox Dick Behan Polish Mermanitu Kamsin Offteda Walter J Olive and Rey del Tierra Tulare Alvine E Darke Dragon Myth among others.
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Ingleside
Ulion
Cambist
Goldscratch
Prince Will
Mill Young
Vena
Royal Fan
Ollathus
Hemicolan
Queen Sofie
Ratida
Charii
Dick Behan
Polish
Afiss Hoes
Mermanitu
Kamsin
Offteda
Walter J
Olive
Geyser
Libertine
Luckway
Gato
George Lee
Chthunhus
Glorian
Blarney Stone
Los Priettos
Official
Maripot
Rey del Tierra
Tulare
Alvine E
Darke
Dragon
Myth
Parker wed to former wife amid quiet divorce history
In Cairo on January 29 a remarriage occurred between PL Parker and his former wife Delia Paroker. The couple previously divorced in December in the circuit court. This marks Parker’s seventh matrimonial venture and was kept low key to preserve secrecy.
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Cairo
PL Parker
Delia Paroker
Arkansas National Guard Reports Active Year And Growth
Adjt Gen Arthur Nell of the Arkansas State Guard submits the annual citizen soldiery report. The 1912 force lists four regiments, four cavalry squadrons, four light batteries, twelve infantry companies, and 7157 privates with seven non commissioned officers in command. Funds are limited but enthusiasm remains high as new companies form and training continues at various points in the state.
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Sueatalo
Bunday Liat
Little Tech
Ark
Arthur Nell
Arkansas Filate Guard
Ling
Department of the Air
Ie Vaya
Vagort
Agabe Tnercuse
Ipjo
Drrt
Fleery
Atta
Fort Logut MH
Little Hoek
State Guard
Investigation into Mertugada Murder Sparks Pardon Push
Decatur investigators and friends press for clemency as new evidence emerges in the Atat Mertu- Jey shooting last July. The case has prompted appeals and efforts to secure a pardon for the suspect, with local supporters racing to build a stronger defense.
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Tevatur
Dan
Grand Dury
Atat Mertu- Jey
Dack
Runterdee
Decatur
New Charter Filed for Georgetown Co of Texas and Fort Worth Firm
The Georgetown tre Co of George tow Texas formed with capital stock $10,000. Incorporators include Henry IL piani Ay Strickland and Ward. Plus Trasurio Mining and Milling Co of Fort Worth amended charter raising capital stock from $25,000 to $200,000.
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Hex
Dan
Georgetown Tre Co
Georgetow
Tex
Henry IL. Piani
Strickland Wnd BR
Local widow Sueeit Wire passes after long illness
The death occurs at the family residence of Mrs. Sueeit Wire in Cheqdyane village after a lengthy illness. The funeral arrangements include transfer to Bryan for burial. Mrs. Wire was well known in this city and among its residents who will miss her greatly.
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Trowell
Ely
Che
Bryan Sanday
Tired of Life: Tragic Death At Bloomington Home
Leonard Savith, 18, allegedly hanged himself at his Bloomington residence after a missing week. He was the only son of Mall C. Smith, a notable politician and former treasurer, now inspector of building and loan associations in the department of Me glare ane Viloy. The incident occurred Sunday night, with authorities noting the long absence and the apparent self-harm.
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Bloomington
Quseity
Jie
Mall C. Smith
Exerty
Mystery assassination attempt rocks Pine Bluff Ark
At Pine Bluff Arkansas on January 28 a man fired three shots into the Mansker home. Mrs Mansker, awakened with her baby, fired back through the window. The attacker fled and is at large. A .38 calibre revolver was used.
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Pine Bint
Ark
Fred
Sam Mansker
Minskey
Freman
Cotton Hell
Will Ride Fear Democrats in The Saddle Sure
Early returns from the Louisiana constitutional convention election show 26,178 for ratification and 7,375 against. Three parishes abstained and many voters cast under 100. New Orleans and Jefferson contributed about half the total. The convention will be Democratic dominated with one Populist and a Democratic Republican in support, aiming to disenfranchise Black voters. The Democratic Party holds full control and vows to push its advertised reforms.
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New Orleans
Jefferson
Beh
Antvage
Arsenal Upgrades Seen To Double Capacity At Watertown
Secretary of War Alger and General Flagler urge expanding the Watertown arsenal to meet army orders. A plan proposes $163,000 for new shop space and tools to double output, enabling night work and faster completion. Existing facilities are described as three years behind government orders and the project aims to modernize powder storage and manufacturing equipment.
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Speelad
Boston
Mats
Witlertowns
Army
Alger
D. W. Flagter
Ordnance
Department Portian Oe
Burland
Young Jorsethmviss charged with horse theft case
A young man named Henne Surkard faced a charge of taking a horse. The court noted no startling feature of the case and dismissed the lay with a warning. The incident involved a single sophomore judge and a cautious constable during the capture. The judge promised to enforce stricter action if another offense occurred.
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Campbell
Ciminal case panel set in Ghent Court
The fat of Wikearsipson and William Bouter Ty, accused of criminal assault on Mrs. Rest Init, November, was called in the Ghent Court. A panel will be selected. C T Woughawaut, Cole & Burnett, and Hon. Te Ymimands join Prosecuting Attorney Moore. Over 100 witnesses summoned. Avery and Ronkstar have met two apparent.
Arson Suit In Pennsylvania Policy Case
A fire case involves a claim against Bush in Tenia company over a burned property. The Uap Pennsylvania seeks to recover 351.8% of the policy amount and alleges the fire was incendiary, with arrests noted in a Sunday Light wire dispatch from Sedallu Modun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedallu
W'sun
Uap
Pennsylvania
Bush
Tenia Company
Ute
Sirenerty
Pole GURGLARY and Arrest of Tompkins in City
A man named Charles Tompkins was arrested here on a charge connected to a burglary in New Madrid Missouri. The report indicates a wife related to Lashe Henderson sent word via David Mann of New Madrid that Tompkins had been arrested. Police dispatched a runner to Main Bros. store and Tompkins was placed in jail shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashe Henderson
Charles Tompkins
New Madrid
Dursliry
Fred Mann
David Mann
Tompkins
Main Bros
Fatal pistol quarrel in Santa Fe over bill for merchan
A serious street quarrel occurred when Joseph Wetalie presented a bill for merchandise to Wescar. In the ensuing pistol attempt, Detallo drew, the revolver misfired, and Carr reached for his weapon. A shot struck Detallo in the left side, passing through the body and out the back, with Detallo dying shortly after. Detallo was placed under arrest despite the wound being possibly not fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Tom “Velallo
Pleads Guilty In Postal Case At Lewisburg Ky
Special wire from Sunday Light reports Owensborn Kentucky January 24. The fastmaster at Lewisburg on trial for sixteen violations of postal laws pleaded guilty to a lesser charge unlawfully issuing two money orders. The penalty is a fine up to $500 or up to five years in prison. Judge Bars will not pass sentence tomorrow. Other cases remain undecided but will likely be disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovwensborn
Isand
Lewisburg
Mandamus Sought Against Railroad Depot Plan in Lawsville
In Lawsville Louisiana a group of merchants and citizens filed a district court suit through attorney J. H. Shepherd against Kansas City Shreveport and Gus road. They allege the railroad purchased land to build a depot near the courthouse hampering business. They seek a mandamus order to halt the project with a hearing set for March 7 before Judge Te Land.
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Myovepart
H. Shepherd
Lawsville
Kansas City
Shreveport
Preaene Court House
Thase
Ftulge
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