Contest suit alleges fraud in charter election
A group of seven attorneys and fifty-one plaintiffs filed in Fifty-seventh court alleging fraud in the February 4 charter election. They seek to throw out votes in fourteen precincts, a recount of remaining votes, and declaration of the charter adoption. If not granted, they request a full recount or void the election and order a new one. They accuse Mayor Bryan Callaghan of numerous irregularities including improper printing of ballots and compromised secrecy at polling places.
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Bryan Callaghan
Terrell
Callaghan
Eta
Voters intimidated over charter vote claims surface
Utilities in a fragmented report allege mayoral appointees used intimidation to sway the charter referendum. The document cites about 290 voters prevented from registering and references a list of roughly 1400 men noted by Hegel, suggesting broader coercive actions and questionable security of information.
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Utia
Rot
Munger
Uxnlatt
Avenmont
Pete Ton
Cust Hegel
Unis
Americans Harass Mexican Consul Reported In El Paso
Anenciaiad Press reports Mexican Consul at El Paso faced threats and a hostile crowd said to be Americans. Sheriff notes the group was transient and composed of irresponsible individuals. Consul Lomoll says he received threats of a possible attack on the consulate and authorities promise vigilance.
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Anenciaiad Press
WY Paso
Tex
Maren 1
Ameri
Bexiati
el Paso
Sener Lomoll
Senor Lumell
Aynamspea
Authoe Rities
Editors See Taft Magazine Increase Feud Sparks Inquiry
Editors representing advertising and publishing groups from the middle and far west urged President Taft to order a careful investigation into a potential increase in magazine postal rates. The White House was considering adding an amendment to require such an inquiry before action. Washington, March 1. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today voted to favorably report the Munshi…
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Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
Aftors
Middle
Far West
Taft
Eady
Uakan
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Tenart
Munshizan
San Antonio Temperature Report Note Weather
An OCR fragment reports San Antonio temperatures with stray words and date hints. The readable portion notes a dry West Texas influenced spell affecting San Antonio, with undefined time context. The text is fragmented and lacks concrete figures or dates to form a complete forecast.
CAPT NEWNAM TARGETS DISORDERLY HOUSES IN AUSTIN
Captain Newnam announced a formal complaint may be filed this week against owners of alleged disorderly houses on East Commerce Street after a woman refused police orders to close or halt unlawful traffic. He warned that if noncompliance continues, charges and police action will follow.
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Preastetrest
Captain Newnam
Commerce Street
Market Street
Kaiser Wilhelm Gets Roast At Bavaria Birthday Dinner
Berlin report says Emperor William was roasted by Prof Fritz Regel at a birthday dinner for Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria. Regel attempted a toast and quipped that much rule could be found, provoking confusion among diners.
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Berlin
William
Luitpold
Bavaria
Fritz Regel
Bac
British May Act On Tinsley Exclusion
London March 1 British Minister of The Hague reports Dutch government has excluded from Sal i and Rudolph G. Tinsley a director of the Uranium Steamship Company. Communications on the subject are exchanged between the five oap Att.
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Associated Proms
London
Ir Alan Tohn- Ston
The
Hague
Foreign Office
Sali
Rudolph G. Tinsley
Uranium Steamship Company
Three Men Wounded In Peculiar Railway Incident
Hemble, Wil Sherrauxe, Lindsey and a third man were on a railway track near Hasel when a shotgun discharged. The shot struck Lindsey in the forehead, left arm, and left breast, and caused other wounds to two companions. All are expected to recover.
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Drona. Hemble
Hasel
Wil Sherrauxe
Lindsey
Referendum Void in Texas Court Overrules City Charters
In Austin the Court of Criminal Appeals declares the referendum section of all Texas city charters unconstitutional. Judge Davidson writes the opinion, joined by all justices, holding rights and state constitution bar city referendums. Farnsworth is discharged in two cases. recall also deemed unconstitutional.
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Dallas
Prendergast
Dhe Bt
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Swiser
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Farnsworth
Brown
Supreme Court
Riferme Lauin
Fallaway
B. Colquitt
Texarkana Voto Niva
Texas
Expulsion of Russian Jews Begins Again
Associated Press reports in St. Petersburg and Tchernigov that Jews have been expelled from the region with more expulsions anticipated. The article notes anti Jewish sentiment and local authorities actions prompting appeals to the Interior Minister.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Tchernigov
Cheliabinsk
Russia
Hens lay 1000 eggs in February win $500 wager
Tarrytown N.Y. March 1 Marcus Johnson of Glenville won a $500 wager for February after his sixty hens reportedly laid 1009 eggs in 32 days. The owner bet that the flock would produce 1000 eggs in the month, a close call with every hen laying an egg yesterday to reach the total.
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Associated Prose
Tarrytown
Ryal
Hona
Marcus Johnson
Glenville
Johnson
Robin Admits Guilty in Major NY Case
New York March 1 Robin admitted guilt in the supreme court to larceny of 27000 from the Washington Savings Bank where he served as president. Indictments total six remain as he faces possible indeterminate sentence from five to ten years. insanity defense collapsed.
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Associated Press
New York
Joanh
Robin
Supreme Court
Washington Savings Lab
Worabs
Louise Roninovitch
Willan T. Derome
Washington Savings Bank
Northern Bank of New York
Carnegie Trust Company
Rabin
Ryan Explains On Referendum Letter From City Attorney
City Attorney Joseph Ryan explains the city administration stance on the referendum and Carnegie library funding in a February 28 1911 letter to W N Camp a Texas legislator. The note discusses charter amendments to curb rushing franchise votes and clarifies Carnegie funding terms and tax provisions while preserving library needs.
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Nuuelee Campy
Austin
Carne
W. N. Camp
Leislature
Texa
Terrell
Sam
Boxar
Carnegie
Board of Trustess
Udwt
Marathon
Josret Ryan
Mra Terrell
Selegation
Benator Real
Dickinson and Bomar Arrested in Wireless Stock Case
Dickinson manager and Bomar secretary of the Texas Fiscal Agency were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Hollaman on postal fraud charges. They pleaded not guilty and posted bail of 2000 and 1000. Hearing set for March 16. The agency sold stocks of several wireless firms in Houston and Dallas, including Collins Wireless Telegraph and Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph.
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John B. Dickinson
Texas Fiscal Agency
Wiliam A. Bomar
United States Marshal
Thomas Hollaman
Texas Iseal
United States
Edwards
Texas
Re Wutte Bande
Houston
Soledad Streats
Tex Allins Wireless Telegraph
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Dickinson
Oklahoma
Ualu
Te Ig
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Mexico
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Ives
Savoy Hotel
Homarta
Dallas
Siey
Guaranty Loin & Banking Company
Wink
Ad Wireless Sadie
Texas Mecut Agency
Omar
Wiite
Soledad
Collins Wireless Telegraph Company
Continental Wireless Telephone,and Telegraph Company
Newark
N. J
Inter
New York
Portfia Coast
Colling Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company
Texas Colling Telephony and Telephone Company
Ucoise
Colling Telegraph Company
Otter Company
Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York City
United States Grand Jury
United States Mall
Teas Colllins
Colling Wireless Telesphone and ‘Telegraph Company
Bayment
Sumpany
Teas Miscal Agency
High Cement Rates on Katy Suspended by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended high cement rates on the Katy line today, affecting shipments within Texas and western rail corridors. The action targets freight fees charged by Missouri Kansas & Texas and another Texas railway, with broader implications for western and southwestern intercity freight.
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Fraight
Misaouri, Knane & Teva Railway
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Yoxag Railway
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Inter- State Commerce Commission
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Cneciers
Brought to Fort Anshaw W. Smith Arrives at West Ham
Anshaw W. Smith arrived at Fort West Ham yesterday after four years on college detail. He has been stationed as a military instructor at the University of Idaho.
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Newtonant
Westham Honoxton
Loing
University of Idaho
Lorimer Wins By Six Votes In Senate Seat Battle
Washington March 1 the senate by a 46 to 40 majority sustained William Lorimer s title to a seat for Illinois defeating Beveridge s resolution. Lorimer did not vote. the scene was tense and galleries erupted in applause as the decision ended a long fight.
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Senate
Washington
Wiliam Lorimer
Ilinois
Beveridge
Lorimer
Burrows
Career
Clark
Wyoming
Crane Cation
Curtiss
Kenew
Dillingham
Dupont
Vint
Frye
Gallinge
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Heyborn
Keun
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Iy Oliver
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Scott
Smoot
Stephenson
Warren
Wetfare
Democrat
Batley
Bankhead
Pletcher
Paster
Gonnaton
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Wiman
Isan
Total
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Borah
Bourne
Kelstow
Brown
Burkett
Batten
Clapp
Crawtped
Cumming
Glaor
Crow
Does
LaFollette
Lodge
Nelsaat
Page
Root
Smith
Michigan
Sutherland
Warner
Yo Democrats
Bacon
Chinnuecinin
Clarke
Arkansas
Culberson
Wayls
Gore
Martin
Money
Newlands
Overman
Owen
Percy
Rayner
Shivetey
Seth
Sot Carolina
Stone
Swatson
Saylor
Alwout
Aldrich
Frezier
Werrell
Taliaferro
Cuttam
Titotn
Sonnter Wetmore
Hok
Preas
Matarsi
Lorimor
Candidate for provisional president in Bonilla May Redpen War
Peace conference delegates in Puerto Jurtos reach a tentative agreement on a provisional president candidate Gen Manuel Banilla is expected to declare the ceasefire void and renew hostilities unless the revolutionary faction wins its man is first condition for a pacification accord.
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Penan
Colba
Mondarax
Marcy
Uress
Puerto Jurtos
Manuel Banilla
Canidaced
Panac
Deadlock in Albany Over United States Senate Seat
November report from Albany notes lawmakers seek a news of democracy to resolve a stalemate among legislative members as they search for a path to fill the U S Senate appointment amid ongoing political contention.
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Associated Pres
Albany
United States
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