Cities Go Anti Campaign Spectacular and Heated
A Hearst leased wire report from Memphis June 27 describes a fierce Democratic primary in which Gov. M R Patterson led in western Tennessee, with Senator Carmack fading. Patterson expected to carry 726 votes in a state nominating contest needing 660 votes. Women and prohibition supporters mobilized, churches and saloons debated, and large crowds gathered in Memphis Nashville and Chattanooga as candidates battled over local option.
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Hearst
Nemphis
M.R. Patterson
Hinself
W. Carmack
Carmack
Strate-Witte
Shelpy
Heng
Curae Elyed
Wora
Agipat
Aity
Hamiltem
Chattanooga
Patterson
Davidson County
Nashville
Funeral tragedy as painter Ernest Doyle dies at home
Ernest Doyle 28, a local painter, reportedly joked about his funeral before dying at 1020 North Salado Street after taking carbolic acid yesterday afternoon at 6. His brother, who had offered to pay fare home, found him. a physician arrived too late. Coroner Ben Flak examined the scene and undertakers prepared the body. Doyle, a native of the city born April 3, 18xx, was the son of Thomas L Doyle, a Confederate veteran, who survives him along with his mother.
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Ernest Doyle
Doyle
Cac
Win
North
Salado Street
Ben Flak
Siosa & Hagg
Texas Is Plan for Statewide Literacy Revival
Special to the Light Dallas June 27 The largest literacy revival in the state will start November 5 and run a month. R. E. Walton J Preston Smith and Verne Woods lead the effort. Testis for Christ will be the slogan and meetings will be statewide. They aim to convert 100 000. Preachers will be brought from across the country and gatherings will occur in every Texas city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Light
Dallas
Tex
R. E. Walton
J. Preston Smith
Verne Woods
Democratic Committee Clash in Bexar County Court Fight
Violent, chaotic meeting of the Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee ends with no decisions on endorsements for presiding judges. Chairman Charles J. Bass asserts signatures completed the process, while anti Bass forces push for new planks. adjournment followed amid accusations and procedural turmoil as factions prepare further legal action.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Bexar Confity
Charles J. Bass
Would Open Schools Later Advised by School Board
President Lipscomb of the school board plans to advocate delaying the school start to the first Monday of October at the next regular meeting. The change aims to extend September and avoid the hottest summer period, aligning with court calendars. Miss Albertt Mites will travel Monday to Corpus Christi, Kingsville, and Brownsville, then tour through Mexico with Mr. and Mrs. B J Alfler.
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Freaident Lipscomb
Jame
Sin Antonio
Albertt Mites
Corpus Chriati
Kingville
Brownsville
B. J. Alfler
Mexico
Mob Hangs Two Blacks Together in Georgia Riot
At least a thousand people gathered in Waycross Georgia on June 27 after a white girl’s death sparked a mob riot. A lynch mob attacked the jail, dragged two Black men, A. Bakker and Walter Witkena, tied them together, and hanged them from a tree amid jeers and gunfire.
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A. Bayker
Walter Witkena
P Frenay
Tinhof
Hinds
Gibson Denied Built 10 Last Inning Execution
The article reports Monk Gibson hanged at 2:46 PM in Cuero Texas for the Edna Condit family murders. He maintained innocence to the end, refusing to provide a final statement as a large crowd watched the grim event.
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Cuero
Tex
Monk Gibson
Condit
Edna
Gibson
Sevny
Many Seek Purchasing Agent Job in Austin
Austin June 27 The executive department is flooded with applications for appointment as purchasing agent. The appointment may occur tomorrow upon the governor's return. Among the applicants are Julian Capers a well known stormyman of Dallas and Mr Young of Houston.
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Austin
Tex
Executive Department
Julian Capers
Dallas
Mr. Young
Houston
Texas Federation of Women of America Gathering Notes
Special to The Light reports from Boston Mass June 27 Texas Wooten opens park signals federation of lady women of America today Mrs Joseph B Dibrell of Seguin Texas presided at the afternoon event An effort is on foot to boost Mrs Dibrell president of the federation Mrs David Bomar of Fort Worth took part in the arts committee meeting
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Bostay
Texas Wooten Tok
Cyclone devastates Clanton area injuring many
Six dead and one missing after a cyclone struck Clanton Minnesota at 6 45 this evening. At least ten seriously hurt and multiple injuries reported as twenty homes were blown down and a train derailed with passengers injured. Wide area damage blamed on the storm and several residents reported seriously hurt.
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Hearst
Clnton
Miin
Bryan Maan Selected as Chair of Democratic Committee
A Denver subcommittee chose Theodore Bell of California as temporary chairman for the Democratic convention with Bryan’s backing. James Dahlman noted Bryan favors Congressman Clayton for permanent chair, while Nebraska platform and antiinjunction plank remain key topics. Col. Johnston reports no Texas senator Briley in line for resolutions chair.
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H. Delver
Hearst
Denver
Colo
Bryan
Lincoln
Nel
Democratic Party of
United States
Deeres
Theodore BE
Wall
California
Order of Eagles
Bell
Jas
Dabiman
Ouahn
Nalnut Bell
Dlepore
Offigers Ghosen
Dahlman Tontelt
Clayton
Nahjman
Thea B. Bell
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Seflin
Washington
Pb.c
Sergeantatarme
Col. Ino
J. Martin
Missouri
Serpeantatarma
J. Ca Fenan
Indiana
M. D. Crutchfiald
Camrkeeper
Bugeven W. Sulllivan
Riaed
Canforum
St. M. Johnston
Nebraska
Dahlmin
Bryan Iit
Briley
Texas
Committee On Resolitions
Col. Johnston
Addotiny
No Populist State Ticket In Georgia
Atlanta Ga June 27 No State ticket will be put out by the populist party of Georgia this year. The state convention which assembles here on July will be confined to an address on state affairs by Hon Thomas E B Watson, the leading populist for the state of Georgia. The session includes the usual executive committee and routine business.
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Hearst
Wayeroas
Gay Down
Albeten
Bob
Atlanta
Party of
Georgia
Thomas EB. Watson
Texas Asked by Federal Government to Intervene
Special to The Light Austin June 27 federal government through Washington asks Texas to act to prevent disturbances along the Mexican border due to revolutionists taking Law Vacas. Governor wires that steps will be taken as lawful. Acting Secretary of State Adte notes urgency in preventing disorder between the United States and Mexico. The United States will not permit crossings except listed train passengers, keeping many Mexicans on this side of the Rio Grande.
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Austin
Tex
State Department
Washington
Texas
Vacas
del Rio
Ave
Adte
United States
Ishot
Rio Grande
Deserters Reported in Mexican Junta Telegram
Special to The Light from Austin Texas on June 27 reports Thos and S Labrada claiming several Mexican soldier companies defected to revolutionists. He notes Las Vacas and Mminez were seized by rebels and predicts C P Dios will soon fall as opposition moves on Diaz.
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Austin
Tex
Thos
S. Labrada
Las Vacas
Mminez
C. P
Dios
Diaz
Troops Arrive as Diaz Regime Moves on P. Diaz
Five train loads of Mexican infantry and cavalry moved into P. Diaz across the Rio Grande, signaling active government measures amid rising insurrection fears. Federal officials push neutrality while arms dealers are warned. villagers and expatriates display national emblems as rumors place the next objective near P. Diaz and the palace.
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Tago Pass
Tex
Rio Grande
P. Diox
Yver
C. P. Diaz
Las Vitcas
Wesr
Many Arrests at Del Rio in Mexican Revolt Fight
Special in The Ligue Del Rio Tex June 27 reports guerrilla fighting along the Rio Grande as Mexican rebels clash with government troops near Las Varas and Las Yacas. Prisoners are charged with neutrality violations while bodies of rebels are said to number over 90 in one location. Rebels claim control of Jimine and Las Varas area as insurgents march toward Torreon to join raiders.
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del Wi
Tex
Las Yacas
Mvre
Mexico
Notte
Las Vocis
United States
Jimine
Tas Varas
Vieses
Las Varas
Torreon
Viesen
Military authorities advised of situation in Texas
Maj Lassiter adjutant general of Texas department said no orders had been received for troop movements. A telegram from the Del Rio customs collector blamed the unrest on bandits on the other side of the river and reported quiet today despite yesterday's trouble.
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Maj
Lassiter
Department of Texas
Gece
Maxlea
Adjutant General's Office
del Rio
Watermelon theft charges follow county court complaint
Jesse Bascus is charged in county court with theft under 50 dollars for allegedly taking a watermelon valued at 50 cents from I. H. Henderson. The affidavit filed yesterday afternoon on Hendersons complaint accuses Dascuy ofappropriating the melon to his own use.
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Jesse Bascus
I. H. Henderson
Dascuy
Henderson
Starving in Louisiana Village Report Sparks Aid Effort
A report to the Department of Mic aul by Trent J. Upham details destitution in a small Louisiana village near the Mississippi border. Upham’s investigation notes starving residents needing every necessity and calls for relief coordinated from Atlanta and the gulf states.
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Hy Hearst
Wits
Afinnia
Taverl
Loutatona
Dant Beyeni
Department of Mic
Trent
J. &. Upham
Atlanta
Deut
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