City Defends Suit Over Jail Assault and Injury
W A Blair sues the city of San Antonio in Seventy third district court for 59000 claiming lack of guards and drunken vulnerability led to a brutal assault by fellow prisoner G W Dixon. Blair, once earning 200 dollars a month as a contractor, says he suffered a crushed skull and lifelong incapacity, with medical costs and permanent disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dixon
W. A. Blair
Seventy-third District
San Antonio
Blair
Jair
Police reveal assault claim in city jail case
First Assistant Chief Sam Cook reported that W A Blair was arrested for intoxication and held in the city jail. Blair allegedly was beaten on the head with a shoe by inmate G W Dixon, who faced an assault to murder charge. Dixon posted $2000 bail. Blair, from Crystal City Texas, was taken to city hospital for treatment.
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Sam Cook
Newnam
W. A. Blair
Captain Cook
Blair
S. Burg
G. W. Dixon
Green
Dixon
Justice Fisk
Crystal City
Tex
Flags train with shirt saves lives at Quincy curve
Robert Cook of Degraff ripped his shirt to flag Big Pour Flyer No 11 after discovering a broken rail near Quincy curve. His quick action likely saved 150 passengers aboard as the train approached the curve on the Indianapolis division.
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Associated Press
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Robert Cook
Degraff
Quincy Curve
Indianapolis
Cook
Farewell to Togo in London as he sails for New York
Admiral Togo received a popular farewell at a London railway station before leaving for Liverpool en route to New York. He will stay in the United States until the end of August with engagements there depending on American government laws.
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Associated Press
London
Togo
Liverpool
New York
United States
Government Appeals Harriman Merger Case to Supreme Court
The United States government will appeal the Harriman merger suit to the Supreme Court. Attorney General Wickersham directs C. A. Severance to file promptly, aiming to expedite the case. Officials say the appeal seeks a ruling on key questions, anticipating influence on a major holding company for New York Central lines.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Harriman
United States Circuit Court
St. Louis
Wickersham
C. A. Severance
Department of Justice
Winni
Severance
Department
Great
New York Central Lines
Dismissed from service in wartime for Lt Wayland
Washington July 29 Lieutenant James P Wayland Ninth Cavalry tried by court martial at Fort Sam Houston in April has been dismissed by order of the president having been convicted on the charges The leave of absence for Lieutenant Basil N Rittenhouse Eleventh Cavalry has been extended fifteen days Lieutenant Francis B Eastman Tenth Infantry has been added to detached service list
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Washington, D. C
James P. Wayland
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Basil N. Rittenhouse
Eleventh Cavalry
Francis B. Eastman
Tenth Infantry
San Antonio Light Stance on AP Leased Wire Carrier
Statement declares that no other newspaper carries the AP leased wire into San Antonio in whole or part. The remark asserts the San Antonio Light has exclusive or sole handling of the service for the city and rejects any assertion of other papers distributing the wire locally.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
San Antonio and vicinity Weather Outlook
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with overcast skies and muted sunshine. Winds from the northeast at modest speeds. Highs and lows not specified in the brief report.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather notes from multiple cities across the Midwest and East
Early morning observations report temperatures ranging from 60 to 79 degrees with cloud cover and variable winds. Forecasts indicate increasing cloudiness and warmer or fair conditions through Sunday in most locations including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Canada Parliament Dissolves Over Reciprocity Issue
Ottawa reports the Canadian parliament is dissolved with elections set for September 21 after September 14 nominations. The key issue is reciprocity with the United States, shaping the campaign as Premier Laurier calls for a vote and liberals hold a large majority amid a cloture absence. The house consists of 133 Liberals 85 Conservatives and 3 Independents.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Canada
Isue
Laurier
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Man with $1400 in Park Sleep Finds Sheriff Relief
A farmer from a neighboring county was found sleeping in Milam square at 6 this morning with $1400 on him and in his ground grip. Police escorted him home after confirming no charges. he had arrived in San Antonio yesterday to pay cotton pickers and missed his train. In recent weeks Milam square has seen several daytime robberies ranging from $5 to $25.
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Quintana and Lee
Milam Square
San Antonio
Spain to act in Portugal movement amid Galicia monarchists
Lisbon July 29 Spain moves to break up monarchist gathering in Galicia plotting to raid Portugal. Foreign Minister Machado says Spain will disperse recruits seize arms and block raid. He notes monarchists have no program and the monarchy is dead. United States first to recognize the Portuguese republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lisbon
Spain
Galicia
Republic of
Portugal
Machado
Senor Machado
United States
Girl shoots man in Cordele after quarrel in room
Eva Wadewin a 19 year old from Tampa Florida stabbed and killed Clarence C. Peavy a Cordele Georgia bartender about 5 carsee morning after a quarrel in the girl’s room He attacked her A coroner s jury found homicide justifiable suitcases the young woman
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Associated Pres
Macon
Eva Oadwin
Tampa Fla
Clarence C. Peavy
Cordelo
Eight Die in Head-On Collision at Grindstone Station
Eight killed and fourteen injured in a head-on collision at Grindstone Me near Bangor and Aroostook railroad station when a special excursion train and a passenger express collided after 9 pm. The five excursion passengers died, including Frank Seeley and Zeane Harris. The engineer Eugene Pipp and fireman Gallagher were also among the dead.
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Associated Press
Grindstone
Bangor and
Aroostook
Frank Seeley
Presque Isle National Bank
Cloud Loomer
Washbury
Zeane Harris
Presque Isle
Gallagher
Frank Wentworth
Brewer
E. W. Garcelon
Eugene Pipps
Presque Ile
Harry Clark
Millinocket
Strike of Machinists Near Settlement
International Association of Machinists officers stated that the strike at R Hoe and Co printing plant would end within twenty four hours. The eight hour work day caused the stoppage after talks, with the firm likely to accept a modified plan to reach eight hours gradually.
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Associated Press
New York
International Association of Machinists
R. Hoe & Co
Alexander Declared Not Guilty By Jury
Anson Texas July 29 A jury acquitted Dr J M Alexander a prominent Abilene physician of murder in Stamford Texas of R L O Neal Milwaukee Wis The defense portrayed Alexander as reacting to perceived threats from O Neal who had paid attentions to Mrs Alexander The verdict followed a trial ending after eleven last night with testimony that included past searches for O Neal and letters from the deceased.
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Associated Press
Anson
Tex
J. M. Alexander
Abilene
Texas
R. L. O'Neal
Milwaukee
Wis
Stamford
Alexander
O'Neal
O’neal
Dallas
Stamford Inn
Mallory Liner San Jacinto Arrives With Record Southbound Cargo
The San Jacinto, one of Mallory line's two largest ships, docked in Galveston with the season's largest southbound passenger list and freight cargo. Some cargo remained in New York due to space limits, a rare situation this season. Last year both Mallory giants San Jacinto and Brazos were idle for slack business.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
San Jacinto
Mallory Line
New York
San Jacinto and
Brazos
Mallory
Bishop Fitzgerald In Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Nashville July 29 A severe heart attack at Monteagle leaves Bishop O P Fitzgerald of the Southern Methodist church in critical condition. His physician offers no hope of recovery.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Monteagle
O. P. Fitzgerald
Southern Methodist Church
Tragedy of Beattie murder tale told in pictures
Beulah Binford’s story of the Richmond murder is presented by Henry Clay Beattie with courtroom style illustrations. Beatties cousin Paul testifies he bought the shotgun three days before the fatal ride. In El Campo Texas the military band departs for Galveston to provide music for the Cotton Carnival amid sensational local history.
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Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Beattie
Beattie
Paul Beattie
el Campo
Galveston
Tex
Courtroom tensions rise as extra deputies sworn in
The mob surges around the court while a judge refuses to allow lynching. Grand jurors accuse F M Kent of July acts in Daffyhill County and sentence him to two years hard labor at the state penitentiary after a partial plea. The scene grows heated as courthouse security tightens.
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Daffy
Daffyhill
F. M. Kent
Galveston
Perez Street
State Penitentiary
Officer
EXCLUDE PRESS MEN Chairman Ball Denounces Access to Session
Fort Worth Texas July 39 The state wide prohibition organization faces possible challenge to the recent statewide election as witnesses prepare to testify. Chairman Ball and officials discuss continuing the fight to curb liquor with an open meeting closed to the press and a plan to select a gubernatorial candidate.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Thomas H. Ball
Thomas Campbell
Cone Johnson
William Poindexter
T. N. Jones
Tyler
State Wide Organization
Iheg
Colquitt
Wm. Poindexter
Ball
Jones
Prohibition
Stat
Austin
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Richmond
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Daffydil Court
Paul
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