Indictments Allege Rebates By Frisco Road Rail Firm
Federal grand jury returns 12 counts against St Louis and San Francisco railroad for granting rebates and against Clagman and Dewey Lutiber of Kansas City for accepting rebates. Indictments stem from shipments of lumber allegedly made by Frisco for the lumber company in 1906 from Arkansas to St Louis in April May July.
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St. Loui
St Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Clagman & Dewey Lutiber Company
Kansas City
Federal Grand Dury
Frisco
Lumbar Company
Arkansas
St. Louis
Negro appeals to U.S. Supreme Court over trial bias
The murder case of Marcellus Thomas from Harps County reaches the U.S. Supreme Court after a Houston trial found him guilty and sentenced him to death. He contends racial exclusion from the grand and trial juries violated his rights as no Negroes served on either jury. Assistant Attorney General Wal thall travels to Washington to submit the case.
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Austin
Toxy Marenil
Marcellus Thomas
Harps County
United States Supreme Court
Thomas
Houston
Jehu Bloty
Herd
Walthall
Washington
Bullet ends career of a fruit packer
San Jose March 3 Tom Ivan sovicch a well known fruit packer in California was shot and killed in Santa Clara as the Teacl of a Wisunderetarning with Probation. Offer Shafter of this city who had charge of the young son of the diesel had, and ft a felt which en mued Ivancavitch's ablemen was Merced by a bullet supposedly from Shafter
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San Jose
Cal
Tom Ivansovicch
Garret's Slayer to Have Preliminary Hearing
In Faso Texas on March 1, the body of Pat Garret is held awaiting arrival of his father from Jalaliana. Wayte Brazel will undergo a preliminary hearing today according to an affidavit filed.
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Faso
Tex
Pat Garret
Rossiter Chosen as Public Printer in Washington
Washington March 3. It is understood the president has decided to appoint W. S. Rossiter of New York public printer to succeed Charles F. Stillinga of Massachusetts.
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Washington, D.C
W. 8. Rossiter
New York
Charlas
Stillinga
Massachisets
Velung Nero Incident Sparks Riot Near Bunset Depot
A 10-year-old boy, Terrell, was treated for malicious mischief after a fight sparked by his alleged theft of a classmate’s property. The melee occurred in Gallager alley near Walnut street by Bunset depot, with several youths involved and two arrests as police intervened.
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Velung Nero
Wills Terrell
Dukes
Walnutelyeet
Bunset
Terrell
Mayor and Alderman Take Trip to Mitchell's Lake
Mayor Cillaghan and Alderman Laimbart depart at ten for Mitchell's Lake to inspect city property seated there. They will enjoy a brief spell of quiet country views during the excursion.
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Cillaghan
Laimbart
Mitchell's Lake
Singer Forges Path as Native Land Abandons Singer
New York March 3. Mann-Schmann-Sentinel reports a German native, a pioneer female singer, leaves her homeland amid rising tensions. The article notes her status as an early prominent woman in song and hints at a cultural shift within her native country.
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New York
Mma
Schmann-S¢inel
Germany
Toressa Birth Takes Oath for U S Citizenship
G Toressa appeared before Trige Terh Yale I Newarhk yesterday in November and became a citizen of the United States in a naturalization ceremony.
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Toressa
Trige Terhyale I Newarhk
United States
San Antonio Townsite Co Reduces Capital
The San Antonio Townsite Company filed an amendment to reduce its capital from $600,000 to $50,000. Directors include A. W. Houston as president and W. Armstrong as secretary and treasurer. The move reflects lands disposed of and aims to restore capitalization to previous levels for tax relief.
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Austin
Tes
San Antonio & Arenans Paws Townsite Company
San Antonio
Tasta Chavtar Toddy
Des Orensine Te Capitil Finn
Arangus Pass
M. Kennedy
A. W Houston
W. Armstrong
Aod
Air. Anwairang
Artenlong
Explosion wrecks a former train at Witchfield
A powder cargo aboard a Big Four freight train exploded today while in full speed two miles from Opera. Two men are fatally injured as the wreck destroyed the locomotive and several cars burned. The blast shattered windows and caused damage for miles.
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Witchfield
Opere
French car breaks down in auto race
Cedar Rapids, Jawa, March 30 The Tallon tar in the Mew Yarlete Paris auto racing race cols, Iefl Were at 6 30 a. m. today The French one is still have Whdergoln.
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Cedar Rapids
Jawa
Colos
Delegation Pushes for State and National Federation Plan
A San Antonio delegation of 18 will attend the April 18 session to urge the State Federation to back a move. They seek to secure the national convention for the American Federation of Labor in San Antonio in 1909, aiming to influence the wider labor federation action.
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Tus San Antonio
State Federation Indoraa
American Federation of Lavar Ta
Moral City Jury Told to Enforce All Laws
Judge Dwyer in the thirty seventh district court instructed the grand jury that they are to enforce all laws and not favor any charge. The jury, headed by foreman A. Frost, includes Fredo Real and H. W. Bowers among others, and must stay in session only if crime requires investigation. George Mimble received two years for larceny. Clem Clements sentenced for forgery. multiple civil actions noted.
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Dwyer
Thirty-Seventh District
Jigs Dwyer
Srged
Fredo Real
H. W. Bowers
Aow
Clem Clements
Believe Bank Looted Sunday in Mexican border city
A report states that 205000 pesos are missing from Banco Minero in Chihuahua and that several suspects fled the scene on Sunday. The bank is owned by Governor Horacio Creel, a diplomat of Mexico to the United States, and by Liliz Verrazas, a prominent figure in the Mexican republic.
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Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Jtly
Banco
Horhine C. Creel
Mexico
United States
Liliz Verrazas
Woman indicted for dynamiting Oakland residence
Mrs. Isabella J. Martin was indicted by the grand jury in Oakland California on charges of dynamiting the home of Justice Frank S. Agden in March 180%. Her bail was set at 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Isabella J. Martin
Tndgy
Frank S. Agden
Dire Martin
Trades Council to Be Formed in San Antonio
A meeting is set for Wednesday to organize a central body for the vapors industry in San Antonio. The new entity will affiliate with state and national federations and serve as the head of a local trades council for errant unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Invercouncil
Tiny En
Vapons Anione
Federationa
Many New Members at Local Brotherhood Meeting
About highteen new members were admitted at a meeting of the Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Tapershangers at Trades Council hall. Prominent Thorites spoke and urged expanding membership citywide as the national organization spends $60,000 this year to extend the union.
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Long Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
Patterson to Wed in Staunton Mary Avon to wed tonight
Patterson traveling passenger agent of the M X K and Trutlenad will marry Miss Mary Avon of Staunton, Ya tonight. After the ceremony they will depart for San Antonio for their future home.
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KR. W. Patterson
Paspett Ker
Trutlenad
Dewlquartars Nore
Staunton
Mary Avon
San Antonio
Miss Harriman Wedding Brilliance Highlighted
New York March 3 Miss Ima Harriman second daughter of Mr and Mrs A Harriman was married in a small ceremony to Robert Livingston Ger at a private room setting. The social note emphasizes the bride’s charm and family connections as part of a fashionable society event.
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New York
Hay ‘Ima
A. Harriman
Room, Tadey
Robert Livingston Ger
Commodore
Eldridge T. Gerry
Grate Episcopal] Church
Ney Yortt
Take Poll Taxes Back No Gain
Mayor Callaghan dismisses the idea of reclaiming poll tax money already extended to the school fund stating no legal basis exists and that recovered funds would come from taxpayers. He notes about $40,000 could embarrass the school board, and this year’s poll tax receipts will flow into the city general fund. The City Attorney also sees no legal right to divert the money.
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Callaghan
Fito
Fetle
Clty
Cana
Jisan
Theodore Harris
Schol Board
Aengthy
Cal
Npitier
No February Deaths Reported in City
Reports from Sneratari dénm Ti of the board af health state that February had zero deaths in the city. The births for the month total 100, including 56 male and 44 female, with nine indicator notes for color.
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Sneratari Dénm Ti, Miler
Board Af Health
Nirths
Nina Negro
Local Weather Report For Sap Antonio And Vicinity
Tonight and near term likely showers with cool temperatures. A light breeze and low wind speeds are noted early morning. The weather office provides a comparative forecast against last year and directs readers to page eight for the full report.
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Sap ‘Antonio
Weather Office
Mayor Busse Buys Gun Amid Chicago Anarchist Fears
Chicago officials including Mayor Busse and Jorge Kersten bought revolvers after an anarchist attack on Chief Shipney. A conference at Shipney’s home discussed methods to curb anarchist activity and protect city leaders. Detectives seek a woman named Rasiv tied to the case as plans for a Friday rally by Emme Goldman 38 are noted.
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Chicago
Ill
Shipney
Busse
Jorge Kersten
Criminal Court
Shires
B. J. Short
Parsot
Shippey
International Fair expands premiums and exhibits plan
The International Fair organizers announce expanded premiums and renewed attractions. A large display and prize incentives aim to draw entries from multiple counties, with plans to finalize the catalog and send half to printers within days.
Barker Seeks State Controller Nomination in Visit
Barker, a city aspirant for the Democratic nomination for state controller, tours Austin to bolster chances on the ticket. He markets his candidacy as a strategic move to winvotes and improve Reval county’s representation.
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Bob Barker
Barker
Austin
Maltha
Camter
Mayor postpones Houstat Street paving meeting to Saturday
Representatives of several corporations met in the mayor's office this morning to discuss the Houstat Street paving project. Mayor Callaghan said a telegram from William B. Tuttle asked to meet before action. The plan was postponed to next Saturday with multiple companies and property owners to attend.
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Camels
Houstat Street
Callaghan
William B. Tuttle
Manger
Cammitra
Wvleplany Aml Telegraph Companien
Trietion
Mehl Company
Humane Society To Meet With Head Of Directors
The Time Society will hold its monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock in the office of Dr TB Kinawley. The meeting is open to all interested in the work.
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Time Society
Jail for Life May Be His Portion
Luther Newson, a Black man, was arrested by Constable Charles Stevens after a 24 hour delay following a home invasion and assault on a white girl at A Kahn’s residence on WL Aarau Street. The victim identified Newson as her attacker and described his clothing and track evidence. He was held on suspicion with a preliminary hearing planned before a justice of the peace, facing possible life imprisonment if convicted.
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Witla
Mary Franke
A. Kahn
Aarau Street
Luther Newson
Charles Stevens
Newson
Constable Stevens
Ric
Penitentia
Stevens
Kalin
Ne-Gro
Sie
Iiaht
Ingession
City finances show modest indebtedness and ample reserves
The record notes a city indebtedness of 27 055.92 dollars with 20 525.77 available to cover liabilities, leaving Moody debt at 7 407.06. It cites strong overall resources totaling 497 525.74 in back taxes and a local year tax bill of 45 928.92, with prior aggregates at 381 606.92.
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San Antonio
Chicago Police Probe Plot to Kill Chief Shipp ey
A convoluted Chicago plot to assassinate Police Chief Shippey unfolds as Myron Averbuch and accomplices are arrested or sought. Detectives say the 20 year old Russian Jewish youth attended an anarchist meeting with Averbuch and were connected to the planned murder. Others named include Olga Averbuch 22 and Edward Furman 40.
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Chievo
Tsadore Mago
Licarus Averaica
Workingman's Hall
Averbach
Lee
Myron
Maron
M1. Street
Hloned
Averbuch
Maon
Chiev Shinpyi
Olga Averbuch
Shippey
Harry Shipper
Jan Dassel
Jes
Chicago
Friends of the People
Shinney
America
Polles
Waebbarn Avenue
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Harris County
Bullet
Garret
Rossiter
Lake
Mme. Sohumann-Heink
SAP Townsite CO
Taxas
Believe Bank
Patterson
Railroad
Magnate
Robert L. Gerry
R. L. Gerry
Gornolia Harriman
Pal
Lever
Olever Yountike
Coetalf
Presulin
Gonmerce Streat
Humane Society
Negro
Luthor Newson
Reds
Brother
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