Gas Friction at Waco Ends with Boy Scalding Charge
A Texas report notes a dispute between Waco and the Gas Company ending with a legal possibility. John Jackson, a Black man, was arrested on a charge of throwing scalding water at Louis Jackson, a 12 year old Black boy, after the boy chased his chickens. Jackson posted bond and the case moves forward. The article also mentions Confederate reunion plans at Gatesville, a Walnut Springs visit, and local rail plans along the Brazos river.
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Waco Gas Company
Tee John Jackson
Louis Jackson
Jackson
Bond
San Antonio Honeymoon Draws Waco Couples
Special to The Light from Waco Texas notes San Antonio is a popular honeymoon destination for local couples. A prominent young businessman and his bride Miss Tita Rubblefield are in San Antonio on their bridal tour and plan to return to Waco early next week.
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Texas Central
Meonday
Texas
Yanse Excavators
Waco
Tex
Alamo City
Wiel
San Antonio
Anit Ha
Tita Rtubbblefield
Ned Vere
Attack in crowded gallery shocks city crowd
A violent incident last night at a busy gallery injured a young woman, Miss Amita Wadden, as a mysterious assailant struck and forced a projectile into her mouth. Authorities report two suspects were detained for questioning, and the scene remained under investigation.
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Sylvan
Wirelous
Marian
Amita Wadden
Hauaten
Seth
Man pays moral debts in Wall Street act of honesty
New York June 9 Edwin S Hendey highlights moral debts paid by Edwin S Hooley of Hooley Co Wall Street who gave up a fortune to settle creditors after the 1902 panic. Hooley’s new firm Hooley Tarned Co formed with George H Layred and Frank E Bromley and began profitable activity. He mailed checks for the remaining percent of claims with 6 percent interest, a rare act in Wall Street history.
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Edwin S. Hendey
Wall Street
New York
Edwin 5. Mooley
I. S. Hooley &Coa
Talbot J.yarley & Co
W. 7. Slow & Co
Hooley
Hooley, Tarned & Co
Wispurine
George H. Layred
Prank EB. Bromley
Heeley
Went
Talore
Wallstraul
Hadles
Tay
Hvanevile
Hvanevile 2 Terye Haute An Keokok & Dex Moines
Howaver
Dinkers
Menley
No Soldiers for Show War Department Won't Send Troops to County Fairs
Washington June 5 The War Department announces that the United States army will not participate in county fairs this year. Despite high interest in military presence, troops will remain at their stations until mobilization in corps camps. The president directs strict enforcement requiring troops to stay in camps and not attend fairs.
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War Department
United States Army
Cayalld
Datantry Ont
Ari Tevy
Jawen
Meavr
Texan Road Building Boosted by Split Locs DRAG People
Reports from various Texan regions indicate use of split locomotion drag in road construction. Citizens discuss methods and economic effects, noting improvement in road quality and local industry activity.
Consular Service Reform Under Senate Discussion
Special to The Light describes Secretary Root pushing consular service reforms. A board of senior consular officers will study inspections, merit based appointments, and stricter standards while arguing for uniform policies across posts. Plans include new fees and a possible fixed tenure versus rotating posts.
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Washigton
Éwie
Root
Consular Service
Fly Fay
Unite States
Frank H. Maso
Paris
Chas
M. Dickinson
ConsStantnowle
Ravert
Chthas, Jr
Horonio
Edward H. Gxmans
Stuttenyt
Chores H. Murphy
St. Gatherines
Wilbur J. Cary
State Department
Phulboard
Washington
Aret
Congress
United States
Inter-Urban Electric Line to Start in Ten Days
Houston and Galveston to begin construction of the Inter-Urban Electric line within ten days. Vice President Tripp of Stone & Webster announces the project between Houston and Galveston. Officials urge local readers to support the vital infrastructure effort.
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Touston
Tex
Joe
Tripp
Stone-Webster
Ette Jinoupeel
Houston
Gatyouton
Roots Journey 10 Rio Janeiro Takes Band of Fifteen Men
Secretary Root and his party sail from New York aboard the Charleston to journey to the Pan American Congress. The ship is refitted for comfort, with carpenters, plumbers and painters modifying quarters for Root, his wife and daughter. The voyage covers about 9,000 miles to Valparaiso, with stops in Montevideo Buenos Aires Callao and Panama before Panama in late September.
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Spreelal
Juneino
United States
Pan-American Congress
Charleston
Hoot
Root
Cameron McRae Winslow
Neongwell
du Chiet
Navy
R. L. Russell
Calvin
Tute
Enalnims
Valparaiso
Montevedio
Buenos Arrog
Valgaraiso
Callao
Panama
Sue
Chirleston
Paelte
Chicago
President Washers Wand in Enlargement of Post
The ovllenes from Washington show support for enlarging the post to serve as brigade headquarters. President Washer urged discreet publicity while guiding the plan, with several elaborately staged photographs funded by the group but blocked by Washer via Congressman Stuyden. The campaign drew mixed citizen response and newspapers report the brigade post as a potential achievement.
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Washington
Port Say
Neente
Washer
Dalten
Mig Axpense
Ceneressmam Stuyden
Wrehington
Greeting From Colorado From Monserrate
A postcard from Monserrate, second vice-president of the Sup, sent from Above the Clouds in Colorado. The note mentions a vacation in Col orld, near Pike's Peak, with a brief greeting to “the Bap” and signed by M, TD. Monserrate. The fragmentary text also references J.T. Birnett & Co., undertakers.
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Monserrate
TM. PD
Monserrata
Tha Sup
Kenda
Ead
Beautiful Boulder Chautauqua described by Professor Remgeen
Descriptive piece extols Boulder Colorado as a gem surrounded by mountains. It highlights the Colorado Chautauqua opening July 4 and running to August 7, noting Colorado and Southern rail service, Texan visitors, and the scenic Chautauqua grounds with electric streetcar access, academic hall, lawns, and dining hall views.
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Bagayes
Magnetic Chautaugus
San Antonio Daily Light
Boulder
Colorado
Denver
Colorado and Southern
Chantanaya
Remgeen Iz
Beantifal Boulder and Surrounding Grounds Description
A rugged frontier view marks the area ten miles from Devyeron along the Dominiciry Line. The city of Boulder, with a population around four thousand, sits nestled amid green hills and shady slopes. The grounds feature a grand stone parapet, a protective wall, and a Chateauqua-like pavilion. The site includes a central park, numerous colleges, and extensive landscaping by a renowned gardener. Utilities are modern with telephones, mail delivery, and papers, all managed for comfortable living.
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Devyer
Woldar
Mary
Five Hinds
Wallvons
Interror
Colorado
Elydbatis
Acto
Dory
Aidlus
Amortes
Yuelure
Ure
Hy M. Motauman
Eoniyel
Ute
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