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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

5

City Counts Precincts In for Probable Winners

All but ten boxes from the county precincts are in and show probable winners after Saturday's primary election. The successful candidates include Judge Srelizcan, Shook, Andres Soy Jr, Walton, Baker, Newton, Lindsey, Hart, Herrera, Mower, Sommers, and others, with unexpected results in county chair race and county-wide contests.

Phe Charles J. Bass Fur Wwiihomaoy Slason Aitet Srelizcan Shook Dres Soy, Jr A Y Walton Ghartes + Baker Ten J. Newton Pra Re Newton WD. Lindsey Walton Ars Hart

County Results Show Mixed Local Countywide Vote

In early returns Thad T. Adame defeats A. J. Bell by a narrow margin while Otto Heated leads Theo A. ks and Chester Terrell. Campbell holds by a slim 306 count in Hexar race. Campbell’s governor bid strong in rural precincts with about 300 margin. precinct tallies reveal scratching and uneven totals as officers continue counting through the night. Nat Lewis backs Tom Newton by 43 in a box. Antonio Herrera wins county commissioner by 241 over Pooy in the procthrier box.

Kroeyss Ben Fisk John Thad T. Adame A. J. Bell Otto Heated Theo A. Ks Chester Terrell Hexar Campbell Nat Lewis Tom Newton Antonio Herrera Pooy Prochier Thomas M. Campbell Rom Willams Gousral Davidson I.se HM. Wynne Bob Parker Sea Air J. W. Stephens Thad T. Admmibi Ees A. J. Bel Serseeeee Theos. H. Banks Arthur W. Seeligson Es Cha Buckley Wee Het Baker Peenage Molson Lytle Eis Glerk Bloreninich Ses Andres Coy, Jr George Huntress Tom J. Newton Coscyesres Vivian Hamilton Frank BR. Newton George Sarkiyvy Charley FL Stevensop Gofnich - Need Lancaste Lindsey Aly. Watran Seavesthe Shiner Cece Reeset Vensee Aol Hart Massey Sid C. BL Guerra Antonio Merreca Poor Vera Pablo Grua Dave A. Mayer Sam C. Bell Ben Kielbasen Vettes Frank Sommers Krneger Rene Henry H. Hunt Teetaeeerete Roy Barneburg Sieves Ghanrstan BE. Hildebrand Demcratic Pestewepegen Bane

Fragmented ballot results list by county and precinct

A corrupted OCR tally presents candidate names and offices for county and city elections. It lists governor to district judge races with multiple names, precinct counts, and missing precinct 66. The text shows party opposition notes and totals alignment with Democratic headquarters, but many fragments are unreadable.

Bryan Feted by Omaha People

Omaha Nebraska July 22 Bryan and his party were welcomed at the Omaha club on Twentieth and Douglas with informal calls and a nonpartisan greeting under Knights of Ak SarBen auspices. A luncheon was served at 1 pm and Bryan spoke at 2 pm during the Democratic rally events.

Omaha Neb Bryan Twentieth Douglas Streets Nebraska Knights of Ak SarBen Inter Omana Ohon AM Creighton Torght

Williams Back To His Old Job In Hopkins County

Special to The Light Austin Tex July 37 Secretary of State Davie received a letter from R R Williams of Qushby late governor candidate asking for commission as justice of the peace precinct No 4 Hopkins County Williams says he appointed last January but did not take out the commission This was an issue in the campaign with opponents claiming he served without a commission The secretary of state says no record of Williams appointment exists He was so advised.

Austin Tex Davie R. R. Williams Qushby Willams Precinct No Hopkins Justice of the Peace Without Secretary of State Department Williams

Knight of AkSarTen draws crowds for special traits event

A quirky promotional night titled Knight of AkSarTen attracts attendees from nearby areas drawn by unique traits described as special. Speakers and performers invite curiosity about tonight's exar age and related activities.

AkSarTen

Candidates' Majorities In Bexar County Boxed Ballot List

A fragmented list of candidate names and offices appears tied to Bexar county results or ballots. The text mixes names such as Campbell, Davidson, Barker, Adams, Terrell, Shook, Newton, Lindsey, Walton, Herrer, Mey, Kroeger and others with minor party or office labels, indicating a ballot-style record or vote totals without cohesive context.

Bexar County Apycoxic Prohibition Campbell Davidson Bob Barker Thad T. Adams Olte Wabrnimd Chester H. Terrell Seellgeon Llg Baker Andres Coy Shook Tom J. Newton Frank Newton Ben D. Lindsey A. Y. Walton, Jr Hart -Massey Antonia Herrer Dave A. Mey Frank Sanmers Kroeger Ben Pisk Toku He EL Hildebrand Dors

Trouble Brews for Pres Castro

Willemstad July 27 the Dutch cruiser Gelderland arrived in Willemstad with the Linieter resident of Caracas aboard who was dismissed from Venezuela by President Castro. The Gelderland was ordered to proceed to Venezuela to protect Dutch interests there.

Wiittemstad Ulletia Gelderland Willemstad Linieter Caracas Netherlands Venemuela Castro Venezuela

Death Vision or Reality in Twin Drowning Tragedy

Merle Huber, 17, at East St Louis, near Mitchell, Missouri, cried and fainted after learning twin Fred Huber, 12 miles away at Long Lake, was drowned while being drawn into quicksand. Neighbors aided her as authorities confirmed Fred's death and Merle remained unconscious in critical condition.

East St. Louie Fred Long Lake Mitchell Merle Huber Hin Merle Wis Huber Luen Ada

Campbell Wins Texas Governor Primary With Large Margin

Partial returns from the Democratic state primaries indicate IOF Campbell has won by about 60,000 votes for governor. Attorney General Davidson appears to have defeated his opponent by around 25,000. The prohibition submission amendment is reported as defeated. Dallas AP notes the contest featured conflicting claims on Campbell's majority but confirms his safe margin in the end.

Campbell Texas Associated Press Dallas Tex Iof Campbell Davidson

Walsh A Hearst Leader Named National Party Secretary

Charles A Walsh of Iowa was named secretary of the national committee of the independent party. He previously held the same post in the democratic party for 12 years, participating in campaigns in 1896 and 1900. He lives in Ottumwa and works at the Chicago headquarters. He rose from telegraph operator to a powerful party leader under Bryan.

Charles A. Walsh Iowa Independent Party Democratic Party Mr. Walsh Ottnmwa Chicago Anade Oman Towa Tali Road Bryan

Weds at Fifteen and Shoots Self in Kentucky

Sergeant Ky July 27 A 15 year old, son of Eider Jus Hall, a preacher accused of rape at HilMaed, died by self inflicted shotgun blast in his father’s home. He wed two months ago to Rhoda Profit aged about 12 and had a troubled schoolmate relation.

Jauuly Lyonard Hall Eider Jus Hall HilMaed Rhoda Profit Hushane

Death Claims 3 Weeks Bride in Chicago

Mrs. Donnsworth, widow of a campaign manager for Charles A Townes in the Democratic vice presidential nomination, died today in Chicago after a honeymoon of only three weeks.

Chicago Donnsworth Charles A. Townes Hon

Local Weather Forecast From Ban Ans Amin

Partly cloudy conditions with showers tonight Tuesday. Morning temperature around 78 degrees at 6 AM rises to 88 by 10 AM and 86 at noon. Warnings of changing weather from the weather office are noted as a year ago reference.

Ban Ansamin Reeon Weather Office Dacm

Davidson Claims It by 25 000 in Texas Election

Special to The Light from Austin says Attorney General Davidson leads by about 19 000 with expectations the margin will reach 25 000. Hobigan leads for judge and commissioner. Comptroller race between Stephens and Barker remains unsettled as Stephens reports roughly 20 000 votes ahead. many areas still uncounted. Returns statewide are slow to come in.

Austin Tex Davidson Hors Loray Ft Davidgan Hobigan Tar Stephens Barker

Campbell says governor to stay in Palestine until Wednesday

Think Campbell reports from Austin on July 27 that Private Secretary Barton returned from Palestine and states Governor Campbell will not return to the capitol before Wednesday. The governor's majority is estimated at not less than 100,000.

Austin Tex Barton Palestine Campbell

Prohibition Leads as Early Returns in Texas Primaries

Fort Worth reports additional Saturday primary returns. Campbell leads governor race with 78,670 to 42,274, a 23,390 edge though not final. Davidson over Wynne in attorney general by 16,? with partial tallies, and statewide prohibition shows dry lead as returns trickle in.

Fort Worth Tex Campbell Williams Givig Campbell Davidson Wynne

They Shoot to Kill Betrayer in Hopkinsville

In Trigg County, Walter Goodwin, who betrayed the night riders secrets, was returning home when he was attacked by men hiding in ambush. A ballot fragment passed through his jaw and was removed from under his ear. His condition is critical amid ongoing guard protection. Hoffman departs for New Braunfels to visit friends.

Hopkinsville Walter Goodwin Wight Riders Trigg County Wudar

Robberley Arrest Highlights $90,000 Malt Pouch Heist

Kansas City police claim Charles Stevens, a Black man, was arrested on a malt pouch theft from the main station three weeks earlier. Officials say positive proof links him to the crime and that investigators expect more findings as the case unfolds.

Kansas City Charles Stevens Muin Vickity Fe Betlavert Ile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Office of Comptroller Bass A. W. Seeligson Fifty-seventh District Court State Office Suimission Thos Mf. Campbell R. R. Willian R. V. Davidson Deere M. Wyane Joh Barker J. BR. Blades George F. Parker J. W. Stephens Renee Charles White A.J. Ball Theodore Warris George Hilatrese RTBU Vivian E. Havailtan Frank Rt. Newton George “Surkey Qaforth Fred Hi. Lancaster Beers B. Lindsey Sega Walton, Jr Tava Hart Mugsey C. B. Guerra D. M. Poor Obi Pablo Croz Dave Va. Meyer Sam O. Bell - Bees Sd Galm Vee Abe Ben Kiolbvasaa Frank Sommera Ae Ae W. G. Kroeger Veway O. Ee Ug al Roy Barneburg Utr Fisk Bree ‘Eyee Harry Hentaberg Constable E. J. Reeves Rae John T. Trainer J. Ha Wilkins Bass Weveed OEE H. EL ‘Hildebrand Sete Retaee Trouble Brews Pres. Castro Venezuelan Genet Hets C. A Walsh Hearst Think Campbell Betrayer Allys Clie Hoffman New Braunfels
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