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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1908
Page
11
Special to The Light from Fort Worth reports Governor Campbell leading R R Williams by a small margin in early returns. Officials estimate Campbell may win by up to 10,000 votes, while attorney general Davidson is seen defeating Wynne by a large majority based on current tallies.
Early Fort Worth dispatches show North and Central Texas voting yes on prohibition while Bexar County rejects it by about six to one. South Texas counties indicate large majorities against submission are not widespread, with only partial returns available.
State political battle tightens as Campbell and Williams vie for governor with results uncertain, party dynamics closely watched. Analysts say Monday may reveal final outcome linking turnout, endorsements, and fundraising. The race shapes policy direction and party influence across key regions. Potential shifts in governance could affect legislative priorities and state programs.
Port Worth Texas July 28 Returns tonight show Governor Campbell leading but no certainty of victory. In the attorney general race Davidson appears the likely victor. Late returns on the proposition submission are in doubt with no clear advantage for it. Here are portal returns from several precincts and counties. complete returns unavailable due to the long ballot.
Special to The Licht reports Camp Bell leading Parker County and Wichita Falls. Williams carries Waco and Beaumene City, with Williams ahead in Johnson and Washington counties. Submissions show mixed results across Maverick, Lavaca, DeWitt, Liberty, Jasper, and other counties. overall hints Williams leads in several counties with Davidson and Campbell prominent in others.
Washington July 25 three West Point cadets were told by President Roosevelt he would sustain their suspension. Eight cadets faced dismissal. five left after interviews with Secretary Wright. Congress may be required to restore them. Cadet Rosell and families expressed uncertainty as the president’s action surprised the War Department.
In Cincinnati Taft, the Republican nominee for president, saved a two year old girl at the Grand Central Depot. He grabbed the child from between a Bullimore and Ghia engine and a Pullman as a mother and children boarded another train. Taft said it was a simple act any man would do and that his life was not in danger.
Weather entry records Sew dn forecast with bunny visits and fair conditions. Morning temperature around 2 omidbiy endearing 24 patil endings at 6 oclock with 94 Hy noted. Temperatures today show high and low ranges consistent with yesterday’s pattern.
A Hearst wire dispatch from Atlanta reports that Georgia will abolish the convict lease system after 1911, ending broker involvement. The investigative committee heard horrifying testimony of whipping, shootings, and brutal confinement in convict quarters, with calls for wholesale indictments and reforms.
Results from the Bexar County primary race show surprises as 21 precincts report up to 4 a m with 6 remaining. Voters weighed Governor and Comptroller candidates while several district posts await fuller tallies and names appear for District Judge and County offices. Preliminary figures highlight early leads for some incumbents and challengers as the county tallies continue.
Pablo Mores, 24, stabbed himself to death at 2:15 AM in his barn at 1224 South Mores strom after arriving home from the city. He left no note or clue to motive. He was a single man, survived by mother, father, and several siblings. Authorities notified and investigators dispatched to the scene.
Ygerdie Schultz fourteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Schultz was wounded in the right arm near the elbow when a revolver carried by 17 year old Richard Bade was discharged during a play at the Schultz home. The gun had been unloaded and misfired when the dog moved it. Medical aid was summoned and the injury considered not serious.
Voter turnout shows little support for so called straight ticket across San Antonio areas. Election results highlight strong gains by Lindsey and Seeligson in sheriff race while Prohibitionists remain sparse. Trainer Hae Walkaway headlines as Walkaway concedes.
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