New Orleans Wine Merchant Kills Three In Self Defense
In New Orleans on June 17 Pietro Giacona a wealthy wine merchant killed three Italians attempting extortion at his gin?cana home. The Black Hand linked crime spree in the Italian quarter is tied to the killings as two attackers died at the table and others fled, with Giacona and his son reporting the robbers had demanded money and wine.
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New Orleans
Darly
Pietro Giacona
Spn
Nome
Gincona
Giovan Darrees
Black Hand
Pietra Giaconi
Giacona
Aguisiina
Glacuna
Angue
Jury Wheel Law Upheld in Death Sentence Case
The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed the constitutionality of the jury wheel law of the thirteenth legislature. The ruling supports the death sentence imposed on Bob Smith of Dallas for the murder of Alex Brown.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Criminal
Free Kindergarten Plan Expands Hopeful Lehr Plan
A board vote approved opening a free kindergarten next fall at Sam Houston School where children may bring siblings. Three new kindergartens will join existing facilities, named the Lida B. Alford, Josephine, and Roberta Kindergartens, with a new teacher and trainee assistants to support operations.
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Free Kindergarten Association
Sam Houston School
Will Benamed
Lida B. Alferd
George Leroy Brown Shu
Robison resigns as Land Office chief clerk in Texas
J T Robison of Morris county resigns as chief clerk in the General Land Office. Land Commissioner Terrell appoints J O Coupland of Cherokee county to succeed Robison. Mrs Dr Willis and daughter Janey Lee Willis of El Paso are visiting Dallas staying with Prof Magradr on Darling street. Mr Wills accompanied them and returned to Fass this morning.
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Austin
Tex
J. T. Robison
Morris County
General Land Office
Todiy
Dr. Wills
Janey Lee Willis
EL Paso
City
Magradrr
Daling Street
Wills
Fheny
Markets in New Orleans See Prices Rise and Fall
New Orleans market report notes prices fluctuating amid unsettled weather and selling pressure. Traders expect a possible advance but bears push values downward. yesterday showed steady to mixed moves with late quotes indicating varying levels across futures and commodities.
Roosevelt Rally Dominates Chicago Convention Hall
A June 17 20 16 gathering in Convention Hall Chicago heard sustained cheers and shouts around Roosevelt. Senator Lodge struggled to quiet the crowd as Cecil Lyons urged southern followers to louder action. After 45 minutes the din continued with a Teddy bear tossed into the press stand triggering renewed unrest.
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Chicago
Jim
Paralle
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Cecil Lyons
Texas
Lodge
Anti-Injunction Plank in Republican Labor Speech
Chicago June 17 the subcommittee of 13 began public hearings granting a voluntary hearing to representatives of the American Federation of Labor and the Ulinoe Manufacturers Association. Samuel Gompers proposed a plank asserting labor as the primary force, pledging a law to curb injunctions in labor disputes and protect wage earners and farmers from restraint of trade. The talk framed collective action as essential to modern industry and liberty.
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Chicago
America F Federation of Labor
Ulnole Manufacturers’ Association
Samuel Gompers
Duncan
Gompers
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Gupitel
Holley
Congress
Républican Party
Campaign I opened Special to The Light Fort Worth Tex
Campaign item describes Governor Campbell defending his administration at a Dallas or Fort Worth event. Dashiell, Texas Tax Commissioner, spoke at a West Texas Commercial club gathering and announced a series of policy pledges. The piece notes support and demands from grocers, butchers, and other groups for labor, mine safety, and reforms.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sovernor Cimpbeil
Dashiell
Austin
Abilene
Searing
Campbell
Citibells Campalen
Texas
Weat
Texas Commercial Club
Fawkers
Supreme Court Holds Independent School Bond Tax Unconstitutional
Special to The Lipdt Austin Texas reports the Texas Supreme Court ruling that independent school districts may levy at most a 20 cent tax for all school purposes. More than 1 million in bonds tied to this law are rendered invalid, affecting holders nationwide. The decision redefines taxing power for districts with municipal boundaries outside town limits.
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Lipdt
Austin
Tex
Snyder de
Supreme Court
Bailey on Road to Recovery
New York June 1 Senator Yat lay of Texas recovering from a throat operation shows continued improvement according to physicians. He is expected to leave bed in a few days.
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New York
Senator Yatlay
Texas
Lily
Thongh
Local Weather Forecast for Ene An tanlo and vicinity
Forecase calls for fair night and Thursday. Minimum temperature 72 in the four hours ending 4 am. Maximum 86. Weather office records show past averages. figures referenced include 1908 values and regional readings across the country.
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Tom
Platform on Labor Demands Up in Air
Convention Hall Chicago June 17. Labor leaders clash with capital over the anti injunction plank as the platform sub committee weighs proposed labor measures. Samuel Gompers testifies for organized labor while a representative of employers speaks. Gumphins Fairbanks loom as vice presidential chatter grows. A bid to curb southern representation fails and a minority report will be considered.
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Chicago
Regit
Platform Committee
Taft
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gummins
Fairbanks
Iowa
Cummins Leading For Second Place
Chicago Mh dune 17 Cummins or Bairbanks Such the Cummins men were declaring at the beginning today’s activities and few were adding that Walrharks would not take the nomination if tendered and that the world take it by administration would not accept him. The supporters of the vice president did not for a moment accept this analysis of the situation, but contended that with the presidency disposed to supporters of the successful candidate will be only too glad to welcome the renomination of the Vice-president.
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Chicago
Cummins
Bairbanks
Fev
Walrharks
Foy & Accord
Con
Convention Begins With Mixed Delegates at Coliseum
Chicago June 17 The Republican convention opens amid late arrivals and a sparse gathering of regular delegates. Alternates fill the rear as marching bands and Taft pennants brighten a somber scene. The credentials committee reports no contest, seating all but New Mexico with reduced votes. veterans Baker and Conroy welcomed as the body adjourns for proceedings.
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Taft
Ohio
Durrows
Bankwalter
Tadianapolis
Burrows
Henry Daker
Minnesota
Jamon J. Conroy
Indiana
Baker
Connor
New Mexico
Thyres
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Onis
Jotts
Grain Market
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Tverpool
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Department of Labor
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