Prohibition Vote Fight Claimed by Davidson Backers
Attorney General Davidson leads Wynne by about 10 174 votes in Texas primary results announced from Austin. Davidson supporters celebrate with a reception at the state capitol as votes yet to be counted cannot change the outcome.
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Fort Worth
Pex
Wyane
Davidson
Gener
Laday
Deve
Sey Rowhieh
Texas
Danaly
Austin
Wynhe
R Pot
Fig Hone
State Capitol
Fifer Kills Wife and Batman? Notable local tragedy
The report details a dash of violence in Beatle Washington where Jesse Fifer, a gripman, killed his eight year old daughter Fazel and Mrs. Nepsis Nihoul after entering the private maternity hospital last night. He then shot his wife Mrs. T. Fifer and seriously wounded Mrs. Ethel Warren before killing himself. The wife had been separated and lived at the hospital. The account describes a chaotic sequence as Fifer moved through the house and basement, ending in self-inflicted death.
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Beatle
Wash
Jesse Fifer
Fazel
Nepsis Nihoul
T. Fifer
Ethel Warren
Elster Indaw
Fifer
Alloush
Nichoul
Ex Gov Lanham Laid to Rest in Simple Funeral
Special to The Light Weatherford Texas July 81 The funeral of former Governor Lanham was held here today with a simple private ceremony. All family members attended. Governor Camp balls was detained by illness but Senator Culberson attended. Interment occurred shortly after noon with the Tom Green camp United Confederate Veterans present in a body.
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Weatherford
Tex
Lanham
Campballs
Senator Culberson
Tom Green
United Confederate Veterans
Postmaster Improving Presimanter John J Stevens
Ambiguous report notes John J Stevens, once prominent, being seen at a break in this morning, with unclear reference to Fei eee OB and a move toward improvement or appointment after past duties.
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John J. Stevens
Lesce
Ube
Williams' farewell to wife from dying man
At 18 o'clock this morning William asked for a pencil to write a farewell letter to his wife Kate Williams of 21 Dawson Street. He dictated a note to Father Waring, asking forgiveness and guidance, and to arrange a place for his wife to stay. He stated he is dying in the Holy Catholic Church and hopes to meet her in heaven.
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Williame
Carte Wiliams
Dawson Street
Thin Elfy
Wiliams
Father Waring
Totrea
Dhurch
unUs
Doc Williams
Lawsuit filed over injuries from buggy collision horses
B Taylline sues Mrs Herman Grancis in Forty-fifth district court seeking 320,000 damages for personal injuries alleged to have been suffered by Sarah Kijne while driving a buggy at Crockett and Nacdydocht streets when a team of horses belonging to the defendant allegedly ran into the plaintiff’s buggy. Judgement sought for medical and related damages.
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B. Taylline
Herman Grancis
Sarah Kijne
Plaintife
Wis
Ina Bugsy
Crockett and
Nacdydocht
Defen
Ina Plainiitt
Durer
Wititie I Plain Eee
Paler Narmia
Walthall Named City Passenger and Ticket Agent
Walter Walthall was appointed city passenger and ticket agent for Htho My Ko and Co railway, succeeding B. Griffin who resigned. Announcement made yesterday by commercial agent A. Gnanibs. Walthall, a San Antonio native, previously served under Bruce Morton and later held the Austin post for two years. RF. Butort will replace him at Austin.
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Walter Walthall
Htho My Ko & 'S. Railway
B .Q. Griffin
Fe. A. Gnanibs
Conmercia
Mx. Wal Hell
San Antoni
Bruce Morton
Uchet Agert
Austin
Whithall
RF. Butort
Fort Wort
School board debates Lerma plan and estate costs
Aimed at approving a $40,000 Lerma commercial school project the board faces last day acceptance. The session cites Terrell and Terrell as attorneys for Hallleature, outlines who bears architect and construction costs, and notes a committee report adopted after a morning meeting led by W. W. Linscomb and Sidcomp.
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Lerma
Eehaul
San Autonio
Cantal
Edgar Schranm
Carlos Hee
Sam J. Harris
Terrell & Terrell
Glee O
Mittee
Sidcomp
Torell & Terrell
Cotton crop in fine shape report from agriculture dept
Washington July report from the Department of Agriculture shows the average cotton condition at 82 percent of normal, a slight rise from ten years ago. The assessment notes healthy growth across regions with favorable weather trends continuing.
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Washington, D. C
Powder Blast Wrecks Stanford Town in Relalsh County
A powder blast in Stanford Relalsh county severely damages most buildings and injures several people including Pant Master Hunroe. Moderate damages are estimated around 200 thousand dollars with a powder house explored and 110 kegs affected.
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Freatington
Stanford
Relalsh County
Ust Wielch
Hunroe
Séygral
Go to Gallows in Bexar Jail With Prayer on Lips
In Bexar County a man named Doc Williams is executed after a lengthy sequence of events starting with the murder of Thomas J. Turner on April 25 and culminating in a death sentence affirmed by the court of appeals. The timeline spans April to June 1908 and notes letters and court actions leading to the gallows.
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Bexar County
Thomas’ Tes ‘Turner
Thomas J. Turner
Williams
Dec Williams
Dee” Williams
the Grand
Doc” Williams
Doc” Willams
Doc
Court of Artis
Jime
Court of Appeals
Tune
Dwyer
Doc Williams
Wiliams
Deadly Bomb Found Near El Paso in Mexican Plot
A U S marshal discovered six bombs northwest of El Paso while a San Antonio Secret Service officer traced the cache. Investigators believe Mexican evolutionists hid the devices and moved them to a site near Yule Velow in Paso.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States
Marshall Hellyrand
Secret Service
San Antonio
Yule Velow
Paso
Wunzoagh to Be Chairman at County Convention
The county convention meets at 10 o clock in Heatho with L Bae Will opening and directing the session. Wurzbach is favored for chair by acclimation as horate Shelting and Frank G Davie contend for important posts, while a large Bexar county delegation aims to show united hospitality to visiting Texas democrats in San Antonio.
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Saunday
Chiairman
Bae
Phillipte
Garawell
Ahedrmay Shit
Eral Munres Werd
Frank’ G. Davie
W. A. Wirabieb
Davis
Wimeelf
Wurzbach
Acclantas
Horate H
Bexar County
West
Lady Expert Wins Match at Texas State Shoot
Adolph Toepperwein returned from Austin where she attended the state shooting match held March 27 28 and 29. She defeated a large field of amateurs and professionals, posting the high three day score of 48 in targets under enhanced rules at 160 20 yards. She also led the Houston Chronicle cup race with 42 56 and 47 out of 60 in the individual championship medal events, from which she was barred. On the second day she ran 86 straight yards perhaps matching a state record. the handiwork stood out against male competitors.
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Adolph Toeppenwein
Austin
Alty
Voly
Texas
Indy
Mra. Topperwein
Houston
Street Car Men Threaten Riot In Denton Run
Special to The Light from Penton Texas dated July 31 reports Fort Worth workers replacing Denton streetcar motormen and conductors after a three day strike that halted service. Service resumed amid a demonstrative uproar.
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Penton
Tex
Fort Worth
Tragic execution details unfold at Bexar jail
James “Bac” Williams, described as a white manatee avenger, faced the scaffold with calm resolve. He confessed multiple times, thanked Sheriff Tobin and jail officials, and wrote a letter to his wife Carrie Williams before dying. Father Waring, local priest, provided spiritual support as Williams received rites and faced execution at precisely the scheduled time.
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James
Williame
Turper
Bexar
Pither Wileg
John Tobin
Williams
Tobi
Modesto Torres
Carrie Williams
Dawson Street
Mr. Tor
Willians
Torres
Father Wariis
William
W. Greenley
Greenley
Will Weel
Julior
Sheriff Todly
Garetousnegs
Wiliams
Father Waring
Mr. Torres
Greép Willams
Austin
Campbell
Wilk Nims
Sal Teelack
Sheriff Tobin
Willams
Father
Waring
Tha
Local Buna Weather Tonight Through Saturday Forecast
Weather office notes Buna vicinity tonight through Saturday show clear to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures range from a low near 65 degrees to a high around 96 with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
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OCAT
Buna Tonto Ana
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