Kaw on Rampage Floods Kansas City and West Coast Areas
A grand cane source reports the Kaw river breached levees near Westdale flooding 95 000 acres of crops and drowning stock. Kansas City faced its worst flood since 1903 with waters rising toward the Union Railway Station, closing routes and inundating warehouses. Stockyards and Armourdale areas struggle as crews move goods to upper floors and reroute trains while officials assess damage.
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Grand Cane
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Shreveport
Kansas City
Union Railway
West Bottoms
Kaw
Kansas
City
Armourdale
Argentine
Swarzchild & Sulzberger
Daylah
Union Railway Station
Man
Tlie
Steclyards
Missouri
Eugene Rust
Stockyards Company
Gainesville Messenger Change of Ownership
Special to The Right reports Gainesville sees a change in publishers as four local lawyers purchase the Gainesville Messenger from Henry Belr. Dell assumes immediate control of the paper.
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Gainesville
T Jonesn
Robert R. Hell
Lty
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Henry Belr
Dell
Fire devastates New Orleans area leaving one dead
More than 600 people are homeless after two separate blazes in New Orleans, one on Berlin and Magee streets killing John Jung, and a second at Delachaise Street and Louisiana Avenue destroying cottages chiefly housing Black residents. Property losses exceed $200,000. It is reported the fires occurred last night and today across several blocks of stores and residences.
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New Orleans
Berlin
Magezing
John Jung
Delachaise Street
Louisiana Avenue
Brewers Seek Temperance Policy Endorsed by Brewers Association
Milwaukee Wis January 10 The United States Brewers Association favored temperance defining temperance as neither abuse nor disuse and adopted a long set of principles at the closing session They also support eliminating objectionable features of the retail liquor traffic and pledge full cooperation to end it The association states it is a mistake to think brewers back excessive saloons or unlawful practices by saloonkeepers
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Sasociation
Bryan Loses In The South At Forest County Dems
In Hathesburg Mississippi on June 10 delegates to the state convention backed none but Bryan records were voted down at the Forest County Democratic meeting. Simultaneously resolutions supporting John Sharp Williams for second place on the national ticket were adopted unanimously.
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Hathesburg
Miss
Uva
Conventina
Bryan
Forest County Democrade
Teselutime
John Sharp Willams
Mother Jones to Speak in City Tonight and Tomorrow
The famed labor organizer Mother Jones, known for her leadership during the Coeur d Alene mining troubles, is in town under the local socialist group’s auspices. She will deliver lectures tonight and tomorrow at the Lyric theater.
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Jean de Arc
Coeur d'Alene
Aardner
Twahn
Lyric Theater
Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Amy Wade Case
Special to The Light Austin June 10 the supreme court refused the application for a writ of error in Amy Wade versus the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railway from Bexar Also submitted was Caffarell Brog versus West Grocer Co from Bexar
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Austin
Tex
Supreme Court Today
Amy Wade
Galveston, Harrisburg and
Markets and postmaster illness update from scattered notices
Market data from New Orleans shows June flood and jetee break affecting values with July up 1 point, October and December moving higher. In Kangar City Maine wheat and oats quotes appear, while Postmaster John J Stevens remains confined at home due to illness for the past two days with a reported morning improvement.
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New Orleans
Shreveport
Stevens
Tosumdster
John J. Stevens
Martin Strand
Bailey's Condition Reported Serious In Texas News
Officials in Gainesville report Senator Bailey's condition is serious after a steep illness. The Light notes armed forces from New York arrived in the morning, and friends fear for his health as concern rises among supporters.
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Gainesville
Tex
New York
Bailey
Denny Loses Appeal in Burglary Case
Austin Texas June 10 The court of criminal appeals affirmed the verdict against Ton Denny who received three years in Bexar county for burglary He was linked to the Plummee s grocery store safe theft and associated with Julius Schwarts who was convicted twice for burglary and theft Frank Maibaum indicted for the same offense jumped his bond and is at large
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal Appeals
Ton Denny
Bexar County
Denny
Plummee
Julius Schwarts
Frank Maibaum
Poisoning at Banquet Leaves 300 Ailing
A banquet hosted by the Automobile duo left about 300 guests ill after suspected poisoning. Maraquis de Dion and others were among the attendees poisoned by Ploman. The dish prepared by the duke is blamed. One person died and many remain serious.
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Porla
Maraquis de Dion
Automobile Elul
Ploman
Automobile Dwo
Mrs Breneman Dies Today in San Antonio Home
Mrs Soran A Breneman widow of attorney Cassius K Breneman died this morning at 41 South Alamo Street San Antonio Born in Kentucky 1865 she was daughter of Benjamin Burks and niece of Kentucky Governor Clark She married Cas shil K Breneman in 1872 and had one son Henry K Breneman Surviving children include William Henry Ward Henry and Laura Burks Interment at Jim Dignowitz cemetery with private funeral and interment to follow
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Soran A. Breneman
Cassius K. Breneman
South Alamo
Brogoman
Kentucky
Sud
Sawyer
Benjamin Burks
Texas
Houston
Russ
Wenderson
San Augustine
Clark
Susan Dreneman Wox
Geo Tenry
William Henry
Werd Henry
Laura
Reary BE. Burks
San Antonio
Henry K. Breneman
Breneman
Jim Dignowitz
Brenemat
Susan Tigers
Grocers Against Cotton Target Farmers Holding Cotton
Special to The Light Fort Worth June 10 The Texan Grocers and Butchers association condemned the practice of farmers holding cotton for higher prices. Delegates elected officers for the afternoon. Angnat Brian of San Antonio was elevated to second vice president. The organization will be known as the Texas Thelaty Merchants association.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texan Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association
Angnat Brian
San Antonio
The
Texas Thelaty Merchants’ Association
Peligand Kill Raging Bill in Louisiana Gambling Probe
In Baton Rouge a broad probe began into sensational charges that a $50,000 fund was to be spent to defeat track gambling legislation. Governor Sanders ordered both houses to appoint a special committee and the grand jury to audit the alleged corruption fund. The outbreak of interest coincides with debate over the Locke bill aiming to ban all forms of betting.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Law General Assembly
Assembly
En- Greene
Governm Sanders
Try House
Bill Abells
Ino Joy for Him in Old World to New World Journey
Immigrant Rafaro family from Kalubra Alps return to the United States seeking better prospects for son Anthony aged 11. They travel from Cosenzd to Italy’s imagined homeland then back, aiming for education and opportunity beyond what Italy offered. The move reflects pursuit of ambition and a better future in Atmyrian.
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MA Hafara
Naa
Alamo
Résine
Nic
King Trumbert
Rafat
Empire
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Kalubra
Alps
Italy
Unfaro
New World
Anthony
Rafaros
Atmyrian
Erik
Ladies Host Business Men's Lunch At Elks Building
The society ladies serve a luncheon at the Elks' new building beginning today and continuing through the festival. From 12 to 2 pm they offer an attractive menu and dainty service, with the event well patronized.
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Elks’ Club
Society Indies
Elks
When Death Was Close to President
An account recalls a near fall when the president’s horse threw him aside, his attendants fearing the worst. The president emerged smiling as the animal toppled, sparing him from injury.
Investigation of Harrington at A M College
College Station Tex June 1 The alumni investigate President Harrington amid charges from A M alumni about leadership. First witness F H Burmyister says many parents would not send their boys if Harrington heads the college. Attorneys represent the board and alumni while the group raises funds for the inquiry. The hearings are public and ongoing.
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Tex
Alumi
M. Collesa
Harrington
F. H. Burmyister
Tilden
Anid
Hartington Ramites
A. Mivear
Gan Antonio A
M. College Club
Mincur
Ventor
City of San Antonio tax totals for 1906 1907 1908
Tax rolls show San Antonio collected 787308.07 in the year ending May 1908 covering school, improvement, district and judgment funds. School board receives 22728.68. general fund 427703.14. May 1908 credit 652.41. judgment fund 68893.44. Carnegie library 9841.92 from Carnegie gift.
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San Antonio
Mgutes
Cty
Carnegie Library
Andrew Carnegie
San Antonio Tonight and Thursday Partly Cloudy Weather
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity notes partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday. Temperatures range from a low around 74 to a high near 92 in the 34 hours ending 8 AM. The piece compares current readings with last year and references a table on a later page.
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OCAT
San Antonio
Ume
Lecoysh
Court of Appeals Refuses New Trial for Williams
The Court of Appeals denies a request for a new trial in the Williams case known by the moniker Doc, issuing the ruling after careful review of the submitted grounds for reconsideration. No additional retrial motion is granted.
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Court of Appeals
Williams
Williams Declares Guilt While Facing Death at Jail
Special to The Light Austin reports J Williams alias Doc Williams condemned to death in Bexar County for the Turner killing. He remains calm, protesting innocence and faulting investigation. Court of Appeals decision reportedly overturned the jury verdict. Nearby, lawyer Greenley clashes over access as Williams awaits further action.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Turter
Willems
Willams
Light
Doc
Greentey
L. W. Greenley
Wiliams
Greenley
Court of Appeals
Rowe
Williams
Dwyer
Lan
Miumier
Dogs Die In Agony At City Pound Inquiry
Hu mane Agent Matthews inspected the city dog pound on Ruiz Street after complaints about conditions. He found dogs dead and others in distress, calling the pound’s care inhumane and urging owners to investigate to relieve suffering pending official action.
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Humane
Matthews
Aguist
Tel Ninery
Pound
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