Riot Over Chairman Bass Ends Meeting in Turmoil
Reported exchange shows Bass led a gathering without a real meeting as 34 committeemen participated in orderly proceedings yet no division or roll call occurred. Factions clashed over presiding judges while Tass proclaims honest elections and future candidate outreach amid claims of regular endorsements. Continued on Page night.
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Bass
Lai
Basa
Ouuself
Theirmgn
Bexar
Tlis
Cardua
Charles L. Tass
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Turmoil After Adjournment
The executive committee meeting led by Charles Bass ended in a riot of shouting and disorder as factions clashed over appointments for presiding judges. Supporters and opponents filled galleries and aisles, with deputies and bystanders entangled in a chaotic scene as rules were enforced and adjournment contested.
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Rm Rigt
Bruky
Marlol
Boxar
Charles
L. Bass
Chairmay Base
Wut Lewis
Sede D Bautschmann
Cushing
Dr. Cafferers
Baga
Eldridge
Ngs
Thamselves
Simon Pure
Bass
Salloway
Sheri Flores
Flores
Nat Lewis
Files Res
Dan Lewis
Thad Smith
T. G. Murphy
Garan
Sonior Fiores
Frit
Rusul
Charles Stevens
Hla
Gibson Hanged After Refusing Appeal in Cowditt Case
Special to The Light Oven Tex June 27 reports Gov Chipbell studied the case records and declined to interfere as Gibson was executed at 2 46 PM. The muffled attempt failed to break his neck and he died after about a minute. He proclaimed innocence of the Cowditt family murder.
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Dino
Cowditt
Waxahachie
Tex
Chipbell
Iis Velage
Dewitt County
Gibson
Tries to Save Gibson as Paragraphs Tell of Mercy Plea
Among supporters of Monk Gibson are Terrell and W M Clark of San Antonio who sought mercy from the governor after the pardon board acted. Terrell wired a teletype urging commutation, arguing the 14 year old boy weighed 92 pounds at arrest and gave conflicting stories about Felix Powell. The jury, which found doubt about his role, disagreed at trial and Gibson served only 14 years before the case.
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Monk Gibson
Terrell
W. M. Glark
San Antonio
Cis
Pardon Board
S. C. Terrell
Monte Gibson
Erin
Allas
Women Lead In Fight For Prohibition In Tennessee Vote
Nashville reports a bitter Democratic gubernatorial primary between ex-Senator Carmack and Governor Patterson with prohibition as the central issue. Women organize and march in support, visiting Memphis Knoxville and Chattanooga, and temperance leaders address large crowds. Forecast predicts Patterson to win by about 20,000 votes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Carmack
Patterson
Intira
Wonen'a Christian Toanpovunes Union
Uberal
Tennessee
Snoxe
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Cty
Alty
Min Patteyson
Carolla
Suevasa
The Light Carries Scoop On Mexican Town Attack
The Light reports the only newspaper in San Antonio to publish the news of a revolutionary attack on the town of Luis Varcis in Mexico opposite Del Rin yesterday morning. The dispatches today corroborate the story, showing the paper’s commitment to timely reporting.
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San Antonso
Lue
Cis
Mexico
Daring Escape By Lodger From El Miramoras Home
A negro burglar at El Miramoras Street in the Benedict residence attempted an ascent to escape after being found in the act. He leaped from a second story window about 49 feet to the ground, apparently unhurt, and fled as police arrived. No property was taken as the intruder was thwarted before the theft.
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Anegro
el Miramoras Street
Misa B. Benedict
Nekro
Jim
Omieera Tee
Leal
Daniels
van Lank
Wright Named to Taft Aide Post On July First
An article notes Gen Wright, highly qualified, slated to replace Taft on July 1 as he steps into the cabinet in Washington. A small photo shows him and his daughter amid expectations of her future milestone.
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Mit
Washington Bella
Lie BH
Wright
Tenneysea
Taft
Roosevelt
Gradidate
General Wright
Prisoners mistreated as martial law grips Persiya
The Times correspondent reports shah’s proclamation, martial law since June 23, freehand given to Cossacks commander Liakow to harshly quell crowds. Arrested demonstrators are chained or jailed. many in royal camp and unknown whereabouts. Prisoner abuse escalates. governor of Tabia seeks refuge with Russians.
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London
Times Tehe Tun
Liakow
Sai M
Tabria
State Deposit Is Subject To Demand Inquiries Answered
The Texas attorney general’s department ruled that deposits of state funds in a state depository are payable on demand and that a state law cannot discount notes exceeding 25 per cent of the capital stock, in response to inquiries from Insurance Commissioner Love.
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Austin
Tex
Love
Attorney General’s Department
Local Weather Report for Saw Afi tonto and Vicinity
Increasing clouds. The Sunday forecast calls for a low around 40 and a high near 60 degrees. The observance notes a mild morning with a gradual rise in temperature and no significant precipitation expected.
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Locay
Tonto
Prince Helene Sagan to Wed Madame Gould July 7
Paris dispatch reports Prince Hellen Sagan plans to marry Madame Gould around July 7 in a religious and civil ceremony. Four witnesses will attend, two Germans for the prince and two Americans for the bride. The prince questions Protestant conversion rumors and delays comment.
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de Sagan
Anna Gould
London
Paris
Martin’s
Hellene Sagan
Madame Gould
Thea Birds
Intercollegiate regatta at Hurson today
Poushkeysle New York hosts a Hobson regatta with five colleges entered Columbia Cornell Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Syracuse. Ideal weather boosts enthusiasm for the three race program led by the Varsity eight. Races begin at 3 p m for university fours and 9 45 p m for freshmen eights with the university eight on tap as the big event starting at go allowing wind and water conditions.
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Poushkeysle
N.Y
Regitt
Hurson
Columbia
Carnell
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Houston Maw Arrest in New York Extradition Request
Special io The Light Austin Vex June 2 Shevitt Archie Anderson of Harvie county petitions extradition for Meinkaeding to answer embazzlement charges tied to the Painters union in New York City. The case involves alleged theft of funds from membership and union accounts and seeks return to Houston authorities.
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Austin
Shevitt Archie Anderson
Harvie County
Phisicial
Meinkaeding
New Yorke City
Mouston
Aidane
Insurgents Attack Las Vacas In Border Clash
A night battle at Las Vacas near the river involved about 150 insurgents from the other side and Mexican forces. Heavy rifle fire lasted from dawn to afternoon, with 60 buildings burned, one man killed and two wounded. Telegraph wires were cut, but repairs followed. U.S. officials considered neutrality and border responses as the clash continued.
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Positive Revolutionary Party
del Hio
Jung
Las Vacas
Ile
Etn
Megi- Phong Acrosy
Myer
Mthenih
Tiata
Nave
Sbyone
Tig River
Nester Lopes
Vacas
Bassiley Heramtez
Alga
Hel Rin
Hhere
Yesteriag
Sesanthia
Las Yacas
Tron
Dugraves
Campbell
Mave
Dows
Fagle Pass
Mexico
Lax Vacas
P. Dips
Mexican Cabinet Weighs Border Upset As Revolt Rumors Grow
Mexico City reports show the cabinet meeting to assess border unrest amid government denials of a serious uprising. Governor Cardenas of Coahuila cites Viesca attacked, with houses burned and looted before troops reached the town.
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Mexico City
Cardenas
Coumla
Viesca
Quiet at C. P. Diaz Mex June 17 disorder reported no trouble
Officials say the attack on Lis Vacas yesterday provoked no major disturbance. The mayor deployed scouts to gauge sentiment as prisoners are held nearby. In El Paso June 27 Leocario Trevino P G Silva I G Siva J M Ramirez and Lauro Aguirre face neutrality law complaints after a raid tied to firearms and ammunition. Local bankers grow uneasy. extra guards placed around banks.
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Wellington
Jame
el Paso
Texas
C. P. Diaz
Mex
Lis Vacas
Tex
Leocario Trevino
P. G. Silva
I. G. Siva
J. M. Ramirex
Lauro Aguirre
Fifty Killed and Commandant Wounded in Mexican Clash
El Paso reports an encounter between rebel Atkinists and Mexican government troops near Lagunas Coahuila. About 40 to 60 men were killed and the Mexican commandant wounded. attackers reportedly cheered as the struggle ended amid disorder at the federal barracks.
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el Paso
Tex
Coahuila
Mexico
Iron
Tel Rio
Tneas
Cersaml
Dad
Ciatome
Bant- T
Del Rio gunfire and border clashes reach Del Rio and San Antonio
JW Carter, raffle manager from St. Louis Stock Yards, arrived in San Antonio after attending the Del Rio fair where he heard border shooting was ongoing. He reported heavy fighting and said wires were down, with unconfirmed word of deaths and injuries as the exchange continued along the Rio Grande.
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JW. Carter
St. Louis
San Antonio
del Rio
Rio Grande
Mr. Carter
del Rlo
Oelock
Tere
Carter
Appeals Court Adjourns Term in Texas
The civil appeals court adjourned for the term today while the court of criminal appeals plans to adjourn by tonight. The session confirms ongoing judicial schedule in Texas.
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Spectata Tha Tighe_ Aastiv
Tex
Inpe
Roort of Civil Appeals
Court of Criminal Ay Doata
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