Bass Declares Primary Fairness Amid County Meeting Turmoil
In Bexar County political circles a heated row over the upcoming primary ends with Bass defending integrity and urging fair procedures. The executive committee's Saturday meeting sparked recriminations as disputes over presiding judges and poll locations surfaced, while Dan Lewis denies involvement in the fracas and claims self-defense.
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Bexar County
Shaliman Bass
Dlare
Bax- Y County
G. O. Hideidge
Band
Trade
Oreurbhhon Utes
Wdges
Bassier
Caffrey
Davsson
San Antonio
Esteban Sandoval
Buss
Morin
Sullivay
Sandoval
Stevens
Tindsey
Trig
Surkey
Lancaster
Gaforth
Thad Smith
Inw
Six Die in Wreck Near Casino New Mexico
At least six are dead and 15 passengers injured when a westbound Santa Fe train derailed and burned east of Casino New Mexico. Engineers fireman and four other train crews were killed. three trainmen are missing and remaining passengers were hospitalized. Names unavailable at this time.
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Williams
Ariz
Jame
Casino
N. M
Overland
Santa Fe
Ibe
Winston
California United
Ppasseozel
Taft Ends War Department Term with Clean Desk
Washington June 29 Taft prepares to leave as secretary of war entering a brief transition period. General Luke Wright will assume duties and continue current policy while Wright must handle routine tasks before Taft departs. The outgoing secretary aims for a largely clean desk by time of his exit.
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Washington
Win
Taft
War
State
Navy
Luke Wright
Herors
Slashing Incident Leaves Man Vital Injury In City Saloon
Carpenter N King and bricklayer Herman Ditmar fought at Cozy Corner saloon on Martin Avenue late Saturday night. Ditmar suffered a deep left facial slash requiring forty stitches. King was arrested on assault to murder charges and transferred to county authorities after police court proceedings.
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King
Main Avende
Herman Ditmar
Camargo Street
Matin Avenue
Mike
Guerrero and
Galan
c&@Se
Ase
Saloons Closing Fails to Ease Town Disturbances
After most saloons closed at midnight Saturday, police say chaos persisted until dawn. A Sunday dragnet yielded 35 arrests, mostly for affrays and disturbances of the peace. Fines in the corporation court totaled 149 dollars, the heaviest docket in months.
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Peace Court
Minty T
Somnambulist Causes Fatal Hotel Porch Fall
Report from Taylor Texas on June 29 describes a somnambulist rising during the night and tumbling 20 feet from a hotel back porch. The fall killed four chickens and two other animals in the proprietor’s Rock of Rycks house, while the hoarder suffered only a jolt and woke afterward.
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Taylor
Tex
Rycks
Dog Williams Sentenced to Hang in Bexar County
In Bexar County Court, Dog Williams alias Doc Williams received the death penalty for the murder of Thomas J. Tyner. Judge Dwyer set the execution date for July 2 after a careful trial and an affirmed verdict of death by the jury. The case traced Williams's arrest, the circumstantial evidence, and the appeal leading to the final sentence in a high-stakes, historic crime case.
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J. Willams
Willians
Williams
Dwyer
Dwy- Lor
Bexir
Court of Criminal Appeals
Thomas J. Tyner
Lavernin Road
San Antonio
Iit
William A
Moni Beng
Indre Dwyer
Four Killed in Frisco Fire at Sweeney Store
Four persons died and three were injured in an early morning explosion and fire at John Sweeney’s confectionery on Diamond Street San Francisco. Victims include John Sweeney, Mrs John Sweeney, Hua Sweeney aged 10, Anton Dissmeyer. Mrs Dissmeyer likely to die.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Sweeney
Diamond Street
Hua Sweeney
Anton Dissmeyer
Geis
Mra
Mary Dissmeyer
Missouri Democrat Clark Named House Leader in 53rd Congress
Champ Clark of Missouri selected as minority leader in the House to replace the resigned John Shar Williams. Clark, 58, a Kentuckian by birth, educated at Cincinnati Law School, once president of Marshall College, and long time public figure, has held varied roles from farm hand to lawyer. He has four children, two living.
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Washington, D.C
Awith
Champ Clark
Missouri
House
John Shar Williams
Mrr
Clark
Cincinnati Law School
The
Marshall
West Virginia
Por
United States
Denver
St. Lows
Hes
Aldo
Parker
Childdren
Patterson defeats Garmark for governor in close race
Early unofficial returns from primaries across the state indicate Patterson has defeated Garmark for the gubernatorial nomination by a wide margin estimated between 70 and 10,000 votes. John Wesley Gaines trails Joseph Byrne by about 1,802 votes for the Sixth District congressional nomination. Hell and Landsden contest the all grame court side in a tight race needing official tallies. The Democratic state convention will assemble in Nashville on May 14.
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Nashville
Tent
Tuna
Hanmer
Patterson Haa
Garmark
John Wesley Gaines
Joseph Byrne
Hell and
Landsden
Grame Court Sideo
Ulate
Ily
Haynes Gets Cravens' Place
The governor renounced J. Jynnes of Karnestonaty for state purchasing agent after Judge N A Cravens death. Haynes, a seven year clerk in the comptroller's department, accepted the post and is preparing a $50 000 bond to qualify. Henry H Jacoby had been offered the job but declined it today.
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Austin
Tex
J. C. Jinynes
Karnes Tonaty
N. A. Cravens
Haynes
Comptroller's Department
Henry H. Jacoby
Dallas County
Jacobi
Local Weather Log for San Antonio in 1907
Weather log notes cloudy conditions with showers tonight and Tuesday. 24 hour temperatures opened near 74 degrees and climbed to 96 degrees. Observations logged by the weather office reflect standard daily readings for the era.
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Sar Antonio End Vickiteur
Turaday
Ratord
Deny Fight on Campbell Declared False by TexAs Commercial Secretaries
In Galveston over 2000 delegates attended the Texas Commercial Secretaries association meeting. Mayor Landas welcomed guests as Major Lacey spoke about anti trust laws. Paul Waples of Fort Worth urged Texas to have fewer but better laws and led the drive to elect officers.
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Speckyl
Galveston
Tex
Texas Commercial Secretaries Association
Mayor Landas
Major Lacey
Airilene
Clarence Ousley
Fort Worth
Paul Waples
Texas
Campbell
Cashiell
Waples
J. M. Arnold
Hang Slayer of Brother Ends in Yard Execution
Washington June 29 Albert Brown twenty three who was convicted of killing his younger brother Harvey in a quarrel over a girl was hanged in the jail yard today.
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Washington
Albert Brown
Pegra
Harvey
Selecting Site for Labor Celebration in City Plans
The committee weighs sites for Labor Day observance on September 7 including fair grounds Landa Park and Hot Wells. A decision is expected this week with a report at next Sunday’s meeting. A band contest is planned featuring bands from nearby towns and a strong program is in the works.
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Labor Day
Fair Grounds
Landa Park
Vest
Qaulta
Bs Ak
Torreon in Mexican uprising storm center
City of Mexico reports serious unrest along the northern border centered on Torreon and the area to Jaral. Government troops flood the scene with 1500 federal soldiers to reinforce Torreon and 200 to Juarez, as bandit forces clash with insurrectionists. Ambassador Creel ordered back to Washington amid claims agitators in the United States foment the revolt. Rebels driven from Lag-Vacas as cavalry chases disperse into the mountains and a bridge on the International railway is burned near Matamoros.
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City
Mexico
Alexico
Republic
Totroon
Jaral
Torreon
Juarez
Creel
Washington
United States
Las Vaens
Lag-Vacas
Progreso
Torreon Excited Over Uprising in Mexican City
El Paso reports Torreon buzzed by rumors of a massing Invaders heading toward Viesor after a Villa-led assault on Matamoras. Claims of an attack on Tomas Zertucas, Jefe, with killings and pillage spur crowds to mobilize while Lugo allegedly directs rioters.
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el Paso
Tex
Matamoras
Torreon
Torreau
Vieser
Las Vacas Fight in Del Rio Area Kills 23
June 29 Del Rio Texas reports 23 killed in clashes at Las Vacas near the Rio Grande. Insurgents attacked a cavalry camp, Captain Luzó wounded, several revolu tionists identified by a resident. Excitement rose as gunfire echoed through Del Rio and locals feared a larger exodus.
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Las Vacas
del Rio
Tex
As Vacas
Capitain Luzo
Diaz Garrison Reinforced Amid Quiet Mexican Border
Eagle Pass Texas July 29 Mexican officials cross from C P Diaz to attend duties at the custom house. About 400 rurales joined the Diaz garrison from southern Coahuila. Authorities report no uprising or trouble nearby, deeming the situation less serious than last year when Sinai nez was sacked.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Diaz
Sbla
Cone
Sinainez
State Department Keeps Close Watch on Developments
Washington reports the department is carefully watching ongoing developments as tense international dynamics unfold, with officials emphasizing vigilance and assessment of movements affecting policy and security.
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State Department
Military Prisoner Baptized at St Cornelius Church
The report states a novice military prisoner named Bradley was baptized at St Cornelius in New York under Protestant rites with an armed guard present. The ceremony occurred before transfer to a post hospital where malaria treatment was noted.
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New York
Bradley
Castle Williarm
St. Cornelius
Moro
Prixoneca
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Tan Lewis
Young
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T. J. Turner
Frisco
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Carmack
Tennessee
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