Validity of Charges Questioned in McNamara Case
In Los Angeles on July 7 the defense argued that extradition on dynamiting charges makes a murder trial illegal. The McNamara brothers faced murder and dynamiting counts as courtroom action continued two hours before arguments resumed. The defense cited legality of extradition while prosecutors said the murder trial stands regardless of extradition method.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara Brothers
Darrow
Davis
McNutt
Harriman
James McNamara
Grevstad Returns Norwegian Knighthood in Diplomacy Move
Nicolay V. Grevstad, named U S minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, returns the Norwegian Knighthood of St Olaf granted years ago by King Haakon. He cites constitutional limits on federal employees accepting foreign decorations and says he will seek Congress consent to keep the honor.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nicolay V. Grevstad
United States
Uruguay
Paraguay
Haakon
Norway
St. Olaf
Grevstad
Mr. Grevstad
Congress
Pirates Battle Repels Looters Of Asia Wreck
The steamship Profesius chased pirates who looted the liner Asia near Victoria British Columbia. They recovered much stolen silk and electrical gear after a gunboat pursuit with the raiders taking to the hills.
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Victoria
B. C
Asia
Profesiiaus
Gates Improving as Return to America Planned
Paris reports John W. Gates is much improved according to intimate friends. His physician believes he can travel within ten days and plans are in place for his return to America by month’s end.
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Gates
Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
America
Stabbing Feared After Quarrel at Polaris and Montana
Roy Wurzbach 17 was stabbed several times in the abdomen with an old butcher knife during a quarrel at Polaris and Montana. His condition is listed as serious. Nelson Watkins 16 faces a charge of assault to murder after a complaint filed by Wurzbach’s father. Watkins was detained at the police station after arrest by Sergeant Russell Beck.
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Polaris
Montana
Roy Wurzbach
Wurzbach
Nelson Watkins
East Commerce Street
Watkins
Russell Beck
Wood Named as Delegate to National Convention
T. E. Wood, president of the San Antonio Lodge of the Modern Brotherhood of America, was selected as supreme delegate to the national convention convening at Denver August 8. He will represent the Fourteenth congressional district and other counties in Southwest Texas.
Pursuit Ends With Suspect's Surrender After Robbery Probe
Detectives Miller and Cassiano chase Arthur Jones on Center and Live Oak streets after a Delemater home robbery. Jones surrenders when Cassiano fires in the air. Miller suffers a knee injury and is returned home. The Delemater diamond ring, valued at 350 dollars, remains unclaimed by Jones who denies knowledge.
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Arthur Jones
W. J. Delemater
East Guenther Street
Miller
Darkey
Joe Cassiano
Jones
Center Street
Live Oak Street
Cassiano
South Heights
Delemater
Labor leaders to press on Times building case
Washington July 7 The arrest of the McNamaras and others in the Los Angeles Times destruction will be the focus of Senate third degree committee hearings. President Gompers and AFL officials will urge outlawing kidnapping style methods in extradition.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McNamaras
Los Angeles Times
Senate
President Gompers
American Federation of ‘Labor
Ice Inspector Proposed to Guard Ice Purchases
Ice companies in Fort Worth propose appointing an ice inspector to ensure customers receive what they pay for, a suggestion that will be considered by the Pure Food Commission following Abbott's charge of a shortage in weights.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Abbott
Doctor J M Alexander Indicted for Stamford Inn Killing
Dr J M Alexander was indicted by the Jones county grand jury in Abilene Texas for the murder of R O Neal a Dallas traveling man shot at the Stamford inn about two weeks earlier. His wife is in Anson where the indictment was handed down and a habeas corpus hearing began.
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Associated Press
Abilene, Tex
J. M. Alexander
Jones County
Grand Jury
Dallas
Stamford Inn
Anson
Woman Sues Telegraph Company Over 30000 Damages
Sarah Bundren sues Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone for 30000 damages claiming a log left on West Macon street by the company’s employer caused her to fall while driving with her sister. The buggy allegedly struck the log, throwing her from the vehicle and injuring her lips teeth and internal parts.
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Sarah Bundren
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Macon
Realty firm organized in Cameron with $100000 capital
Reality Company Organized. United Realty corporation is being organized with capital of 100000 dollars and will have its main office in Cameron Texas.
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Cameron, Tex
United Realty Corporation
Cameron
Rosenthal Travels to Rochester and New York for House Project
Mr. Sam Rosenthal left today for Rochester and New York City to purchase fixtures and a new stock for Rosenthal's Smokehouse on Houston Street. He will return with furnishings and supplies for the planned establishment.
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New York
Sam Rosenthal
Rochester
New York City
Rosenthal
New
Rmokehouse
Houston Street
Joy Reigns as San Antonio Gives to the Afflicted
Generous San Antonio residents filled hospitals and other institutions with flowers books and magazines distributed by The Light. A doll gifted to a little girl with a missing leg drew joyful tears and praise for the thoughtful donors.
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San *Antonio
Nacheral
Daisy
San Antonio
Fire destroys frame dwelling at 126 Peach Street
Fire at 4 o clock destroyed the frame dwelling owned by Edward Seffel at 126 Peach Street. Occupants Mr and Mrs Harry A Schryver lost belongings and contents valued with house at 1500 insured. Origin unknown. flames breached roof and windows. The Schryvers were away in Illinois. fire department saved adjoining property.
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Edward Seffel
Peach Street
Harry A. Schryver
No Decision Reached on Inter national & Great Northern Valuation
Austin July 7 after a morning of talks the railroad commission has not reached a conclusion on the valuation of the International and Great Northern. Receiver Freeman appeared before the commission and was to resume conference in the afternoon.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
International & Great Northern
Freeman
Obituary notices for Henry George W Henry and Sterling J Nidever
Henry George W Henry aged 46 longtime San Antonio wood yard operator died yesterday at his home 921 Dawson street after a long illness He is survived by his wife four daughters his mother five brothers and one sister He funeral at Sloan and Hagg chapel at 5 pm followed by City cemetery No 4 interment Rev S J Porter officiating A separate notice states Sterling J Nidever 52 died at his home 321 North Pecos street He is survived by his wife and other relatives in Texas He was a Texas native and had lived in San Antonio twenty years Funeral will be held Saturday from the residence and interment will be at Mission Burial Park.
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Henry
George W. Henry
San Antonio
Dawson Street
Ruth Lawless
Myrtle
Jessie
Linda Henry
Wilson County
Texas
Sloan & Hagg
City Cemetery No. 4
S. J. Porter
Nidever
Sterling J. Nidever
Pecos Street
Mr. Nidever
Mission Burial Park
Saloons Rush as License Deadline Nears
With three days left for liquor license applications only 122 have been granted by county authorities. About 375 saloons already operate in the county, and officials warn that to maintain records the saloonkeepers must act quickly before the deadline. The county clerk foresees a heavy rush and a pile up of work in the final days.
Purse Snatching Near Alamo Heights Victims Named
Annie Ermel and Ida Trahler two domestics at C W Walker’s home on Alamo Heights were robbed of purses after leaving a street car at 11 50 last night a negro thief tore the pocket books free and disappeared into nearby brush. Ermel’s purse held 2 dollars and a 25 dollar check while Trahler’s contained 2 dollars in small change. Mounted Officer Vernon and Sheriff Tobin investigated but found no trace and returned to the city.
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Annie Ermel
Ida Trahler
C. W. Walker
Alamo Heights
Miss Ermel
Rain Delivers Helpful Storm Across Weatherford Area
A good rain began at 12:30 this afternoon in Weatherford Texas and was heavy enough to benefit crops. Reports indicate the rain was general to the north of the town, aiding farming conditions.
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Weatherford
Tex
Here
Mormon Church Leader Testifies in Hardwick Sugar Probe
Joseph F. Smith, president of the Mormon church, appears as a principal witness at a Washington hearing of the Hardwick sugar investigating committee. He describes the churchs dealings with the sugar trust and related matters.
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Joseph F. Smith
The
Mormon Church
Hardwick
Washington
Prophet Smith
Sugar Trust
Good Rain At Vernon Helps Cotton Crops
Vernon Texas July 7 a good rain fell in this section last night greatly helping cotton and all late crops in the area creating improved conditions for harvest and growth remaining voices report in the county.
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Vernon
THE
Associated Press
Tex
Dove fine levied in Tex. game-law case
In Waxahachie Texas on July 7 John Curtis, a Black man, was fined $10 and assessed $31.95 costs for killing one dove in violation of game laws. The case reflects local enforcement actions under wildlife regulations.
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Waxahachibe
Tex
John Curtis
Patton sues M K and T railroad for 25000 damages
Mrs. M. Patton files in Fifty-seventh District Court claiming severe bruising and injuries from a wreck on the M. K. & T. railroad near Hillsboro on January 7, 1911. She says the collision derailed her coach, caused nervous shock and health impairment, and alleges negligence in transferring passengers after the wreck plus exposure to cold weather.
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M. Patton
Fifty-seventh District
San Antonio
Hillsboro
San Antonio Real Estate Delegation Heads to Temple Rally
A special bulletin to Real Estate exchange members urges San Antonio representation at the first annual Texas State Realty association convention opening July 10 in Temple. Secretary Mackey mailed notices. thirty locals have reserved, with two special cars planned for the trip and schedule details given.
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San Antonio
Texas State Realty Association
Temple
Mackey
Auto Fire in Potchernick Garage on College Street
A leaking gasoline pipe caused an auto fire in the Potchernick garage on College street Thursday afternoon. Workmen and employees ext stopped the blaze before Chief Bishop arrived. There was no damage to the car. The old hook and ladder truck collided with a street car at St Marys and Houston due to a defective brake. all five men and the street car passenger escaped injury.
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Potchernick
College Street
Bishop
St. Mary’s
Houston
Army flier breaks record with 32 minute sustained flight
Lieu Milling piloted an army airplane with Lieut Cartland as passenger over Washington. He set an army record by sustaining flight for 32 minutes and reaching an altitude of 3260 feet during the demonstration today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lieu Milling
Lieut
Cartland
Fireworks Use Compared Between Mexico and United States
The notice notes that all classes of fireworks are more commonly used in Mexico than in the United States, highlighting differing consumer practices and regulatory environments between the two nations.
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Mexico
United States
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