Contested Terrell election law letter linked to constitutional issue
The state Attorney General's office released a letter from James D. Walthall discussing the Terrell election law and its constitutionality. Chester Herrell presented the copy to The Light, noting he had no prior information and sought secrecy until a state committee meeting. The letter, dated May 7, 1908, questions whether the amendment could be unconstitutional yet defers to court rulings for final determination. TAS. D. WALTHA TIAL Assistant Attorney General
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Dead Leader 15 Honored in the South
The nation marks the 100th birthday of Jefferson Think with state observances across the South. Cities including Mobile Nashville Louisville Birmingham Montgomery and Fairview Kentucky honor the founder with varied holiday closures and public exercises.
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Demoon Flood Hits Lone Star State Section
A flood disaster sweeps through a Lone Star region causing fresh damage in a coastal area. Emergency crews deploy relief, residents evacuate, and local officials assess road and property impacts along the affected stretch.
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Storms and floods disrupt Texas rail and towns
Special to The Light reports heavy Red River rise of seven feet flooding fields near Gainesville and blocking Santa Fe plans. Widespread damage includes washed-out tracks between Wichita Falls and Vernon, rail services halted, and storms wrecking homes in Shamrock and surrounding towns.
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Fort Worth Lawyer Lattimore Seeks Criminal Appeals Bench
O. Lattimore, Fort Worth attorney and head consul of Woodmen of the World in New Mexico and Arizona, will visit the city Saturday after speaking to Woodmen at Landa’s Park to campaign for a seat on the Court of Criminal Appeals bench opposing Judge Davison.
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Cummins Defeated for the U.S. Senate
Senior W. Me A Nilson was nominated United States senator by a majority of tully 12,001 over Governor A. B. Cumming In the republican elite primary yesterday. One of the sensational results was the election of judge 9. F. Prouty, a Cumming man, over Congressman J. A. T. Hull, chairman of the house committee on military affairs. Prouty’s majority to rail: [a rated ad 121
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Navy uses obsolete monitor Florida as target in warship testing
The U S navy demonstrated firing on the monitor Florida to study armor and weapon effects, noting the vessel sustained multiple hits yet remained navigable. The event validated the costy practice of testing on ships to gauge damage and evaluate new mast design for battleships.
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Murderer shoots sister then wounds himself near Crooked Bay
From Stuttgart Arkansas a grisly scene unfolds as Ben Oliver killed his sister Mrs Stanley while she tended garden and then shot himself after firing at a nearby man. A Cotton Belt freight crew found him and he was taken for medical aid as investigators seek motive, reportedly tied to alleged wrongs against his sister.
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Naturalized Shamloh Granted Final Motivatiz In Federal Court
Eling Hassil Shamloh, a native of Threw, has been granted final naturalization in a federal court proceeding. The decision concludes his path to citizenship as a naturalized American.
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Weather report for Sam AD Leante and vicinity
Showers and difficult forecast for Sam and nearby areas with a minimum temperature of six degrees and a maximum of eight noted. The record follows a dated temperature table with entries around 1 PM and general nationwide trend varies.
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Teddy All But Killed Roosevelt Narrow Horseback Escape
Washington DC yesterday President Roosevelt escaped a serious accident while horseback near Rock Creek Park. A young horse bolted and reared high then fell backward, tumbling both rider and animal into the creek. The president and the horseman were uninjured, with no harm to either.
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Market summary from yester reports and grain quotes
Market notes show steady prices across major spots including Liverpool New York and New Orleans with wheat corn and oats quotations. Prices appear subdued with no major shifts and holiday adjustments noted at Galveston and Houston reported in the listing.
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Woodmen Picnic Draws Thousands to New Braunfels
Woodmen of the World plan a large picnic next Saturday at New Braunfels attracting up to 3000 attendees. From San Antonio there will be at least 1600, with special trains from Pearsall and Kerrville. J. F. Kerr is the day’s orator, O. S. Lattimore of Fort Worth presiding.
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WACO FARMER DIES IN ACCIDENT ON ROAD
Waren Texas June reports a farmer named James Goss traveling to Waco fell from a horse when the bridle broke. He sustained a broken neck in the spill and was found by his wife who was with him? details unclear.
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Long tour trek across continent by famed pianist
Renowned pianist plans a long tour stopping in cities across the United States from Denver to New York with dates in November. The musician will perform in Cal ites and other major venues, promoting a new program.
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S P Railway Builder Dies in Montreal Headline
Scottish-born Sir Robert Gilenste Reid, renowned railroad builder and capitalist, dies in Montreal. He helped construct the Colorado River bridge at Austin, Texas, in 1880 and supplied iron and groceries for early Southern Pacific bridges west of San Antonio.
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Delayed Katy Trains Report Mixed On Time Arrivals
Two passenger trains on the Smithern Pacific line ran into morning delays. One train arrived on schedule while the other was two hours late, as the Katy line experienced a five hour overall delay today.
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Intense strike disrupts G M Gest trench work in San Antonio
G M Gest of New York began underground system work for San Antonio Gue and Wheerie. A labor showdown left 48 workers on site and about 150 standing by. Wages offered were 1.50 for eight hours, opposed by strikers demanding ten hours. Police and mounted officers kept order. Union leaders Lopez and Whits pressed for eight hour pay, while managers argued for ten hour work.
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Karber Appointed Custodian for Brackenridge Park
Herman Karber, a noted German citizen in the city, was appointed custodian and official for Brackenridge Park today, succeeding Steve Sandoval who resigned. Sandoval’s resignation arrived at City Creek Fries yesterday and was approved this morning.
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Pelican Solons Swat Horse Race
Laton Reage and others propose prohibiting betting at horse racing tracks. The measure would abolish the longstanding racing season in New Orleans and faces passage by the Louisiana Legislature.
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