John Wickeland Named Alderman at Large in Prospect Hill
John Wickeland of Prospect Hill was appointed alderman at large to replace the late John T. Hambleton. Mayor Callaghan extended the appointment in a letter, with Wickeland to take seat next Monday. Wickeland, a retired businessman, has strong local ties and supports improvement projects.
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Prospect Hull
John T. Hambleton
Callaghan
Wicks Tané
Houston
Whiteland
Prospect Hill
San Antonio
Uy Improvement-Club
Wickehiad
Wiekland
Hambleton
Hull
Prospverett Citizens’ Committee
Attarge
Montag
Atal Init
State banks in fine shape shows strong resources
The department of state banking released a condensed statement for 224 state banks and trust companies as of June 30. It reports the institutions are in fine condition with total resources amounting to 48.5 percent of demand deposits in cash and drafts on other banks, indicating solid liquidity.
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Austin
Tex
Department of State Banking
Mutiny in the Sultan 3 Army Spreads to Belgrade
Belgrade reports a mutiny among the garrison at Usib with Albanians said to be marching on the city. Some factions propose joining the mutiny while others seek to quell it. The situation remains unclear with no decisive evidence.
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Sultan
Belgrade
Usiab
Meister
Flood Tragedy In Loetchberg Tunnel Kills Two Italians
Berne Switzerland July 24 A tunnel accident near Dernese Alps caused by a hidden subterranean lake burst wall collapse and drowned two Italian workers in the Loetchberg tunnel. Elsewhere Sta Christians July 21 a steamer collision sinks Akkelaget with most passengers presumed dead.
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Switzerlant
Loetchberg
Dernese Alps
Sta. Christians
Akkelaget
Goetebors
Frau
Bultielund
Secretary Wright Not Expected at Port Fan Houston
Dispatches from General Albert L. Myer in Leon Springs report officials awaiting word on Secretary of War Wright. The telegraph indicated Wright left Chattanooga for Texas with General Bell to inspect military posts, many garrisonless due to troops' maneuvers, delaying any review upon his arrival.
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Port Fan Houston
Wright
Albert L. Myer
Leon Springs
Chattanooga
Texas
Bell
Market Report Fragments From U S Markets
Fragmentary market notes show Liverpool New York and Kansas City prices with mixed signals for wheat corn oats and hard soft varieties. Data appears garbled but indicates some steady or varied tendencies across regions and commodities.
Fort Worth Waterworks well raises flow at 12 14 p m drill to 877 feet
A Waterworks Company well on Markos Street reached a flow of 3 500 000 gallons at 12 14 p m with drilling to 877 feet. Progress expected to push daily output to 6 009 000 gallons in 24 hours as plans move to a second and third nearby wells. The site already hosts one producing 9 000 000 gallons per day across the property. Fort Worth, July 24. Special to The Light.
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Markos Street
Judson and
Davidson
Boy of 12 Caught Burglary at Dixon’s Growery Store
Henry Scarborough a Negro about 12 years old was found attempting to break into the cash drawer at Dixon’s Growery, East Commerce and Olive streets. He entered through no window, used scissors, and took three cents while thirteen dollars remained untouched. He is in police custody facing burglary charges. another boy implicated but not yet arrested.
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Dixon
East Commercie Amt
Olive Streets
Polles
Anton Colven
Mr. Galven
Stowe
Ind
Worl
Wounded candidate shows signs of recovery in Texas race
Camanche Texas July 24 The emotion of J W Rerse shot yesterday by EB Caines is reported improved today If no complications set in he will stand a chance of recovery It is believed Gaines will withdraw from the fierce race.
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Camanche
Tex
J. W. Rerse
EB. C. Gaines
Itas
Caines
American Wins The Marathon Across The Track
London July meet reports that Dorundo staggered into the stadium and collapsed near the finish while Irish-American ACL runner Hagh took second and Hefferan of South Adri finished third Forshaw of Missouri A C placed fourth. An American protest cited alleged assistance to Dorando at the finish.
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Hayes
Dorundo
Hagh
Aame
Hefferan
South Adri
Forshaw
Missourh A. C
Derando
Duvado
Seek Aid for a Sick Woman
Mrs Haley the agent of Associated Charities appeals for funds to cover travel expenses for Mrs Sadie Mcclaughlin from San Antonio to Fort Smith Ark. She is incapacitated by a surgical operation and has no means of support though friends in Fort Smith will help once there. Contributions should be sent to the Associated Charities office.
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Haley
Assaated Charities
Sadie Mcclaughlin
San Antonio
Fort Smith
Ark
McLaughlin
Mort Smith
Office of
The
Associated Charities
Virginia court blocks poll tax based voting rule
A Virginia court ruling challenges the requirement that voters pay a poll tax for eligibility. The decision targets the state constitution payment rule and its impact on registering voters. If upheld, roughly half the electorate in Virginia could be disenfranchised for up to three years. the court plans to reconvene in September.
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Norfolx
Tacowell
Herman
Treasuer
Salx
Virginia
Dudes Martinkin
Coam
Alanda
Threat of Mandamus in Local Primary Dysfunction
C H Henderson presiding officer in precinct 40 refused to abide by the joint primary agreement. Leaders from both factions, F C Davis and Nic Lowis, conferred with Judge Camp to persuade Henderson to change his stance or resign. A mandamus suit is likely, with papers already prepared, risking disruption of the entire primary plan and forcing a court order. Judge Camp will remain at the courthouse to oversee developments.
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C. H. Henderson
Chairmas Bass
Messrs
F.C. Davis
Nic
Lowis
Conflicting Claims In State Fight Closes Campaigns
The state race shows Campbell leading in Hopkins County while Wynne and Campbell are pivotal in north Tennessee style contention. Prohibition support claims a 20,000 majority as Wynne closes in on a Texas rally and Campbell ends his campaign in Houston amid strong governor support.
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North Tenn
William
Campbell
Hopkins County
Texas
Wynne J
Capipbell
WilMane
Ita
Wynne
Houston
Where to Vote Polling Diges Shows Numerous Booths
The list details polling locations across the city including the county courthouse, Garden districts, halls, stores, and rooms on various streets. Voters are advised to check streets such as Guadalupe, Laredo, Pecos, San Pedro, and byports like East and West Commerce for designated booths with named stewards and building names.
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T. A. Eldridge
R. G. Scott
Rover
Light election returns bulletin to flash across Crockett street
The Light announces live election returns to be flashed opposite its Crockett street office just after polls close. Returns from San Antonio, Bexar County, and statewide Texas results will be displayed by skilled workers in Fort Worth and other cities with early, authentic updates. Fun between bulletins.
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Crockett Street
Alamo
Osogar
San Antonio
Bexar County
Texas
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
Austin
Waco
Galveston
Denison
San Angelo
Brownsville
Rally Tonight Demonstration Closes Campaign Event
A rally tonight will close the campaign. The Baxar County event promises one of the warmest in memory with a beer theme. Election day arrangements include judges and clerks at polling places to speed voting. exact times and locations are to be announced.
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Baxar County
Fym
Bexar
Althoush
Brett Lancaster
Carmpalenook
Ita
Campaign Ironies Loom In Prohibition County Race In Bexar
In Bexar County a heated nomination contest unfolds with every candidate labeled a prohibitionist as turnout nears. Max B. Becker confirms open headquarters for returns and Precinct officers are urged to guard against fraud while polling officials receive strict ballot procedures.
Local Weather Summary for Povemeat and Vicinity
The report covers weather for the hours ending today and Saturday with cloudy conditions. It notes temperature ranges and compares current readings to the same period last year, highlighting variations in the local climate.
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