Farmers Battle Bandits in New Jersey Raid
Camden March 7 a pitched fight between farmers and robbers ended with two bandits wounded and three captured after a Fedricktown and Bridgeport post office raid. Robbers blew open the Fedricktown post office safe stealing 250 in money and stamps. At Bridgeport the safe yielded 800 in stamps and 60 in cash. A gunfight with Woodbury police followed as the gang pursued escape toward Wenendah where farmers trapped them, one robber fell, another surrendered, and a third fled but was later captured.
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Camden
N. J
Robery
Fedvicktown
Bridgeport
Pedricktown
Woodbury
Wenednah
Boy bandits confess bold robbery in New Orleans
Three men aged 9, 20, and 28 were arrested in New Orleans for a bold winter home invasion at Laurenz Ro Hartas general agent of the Great Ventury Insurers. They allegedly entered the residence to ransack valuables, overpowered Mrs Harris, and stole items including diamonds valued at 36990. Police captured the trio, who confessed, with most stolen goods recovered.
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New Orleans
Maret
Walter Vignus
Mhontwk Carllon
James J. Murray
Laurenz Ro Harta
Compaley
Harris
Howse
Harris Waldway
Court Refuses Newsom Liberty in Morator Ruling
In Thirty-seventh district court Judge Dwyer denied Luther Newsom's habeas corpus petition after his arrest by Constable Stevens on an alleged assault. Bond set at 1000, he remanded to county jail awaiting grand jury action. Hilza Adams granted release on murder charge hearing. Frank Jones held on burglary and theft charges with bond at 340.40 pending grand jury action.
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Thirty-seventh District Court
Dwyer
Havens Corpus
Luther Newsom
Stevens
Hilza Adama
Aganglt
Todge Dwyer
Frank Jones
City Ladies Laud Cleanup Progress and Await Action
A large turnout of women praised city efforts in cleaning up streets. The meeting endorsed health ward notices, urged trash burning rules be enforced, and thanked the sanitation department for plans to address unswept areas. The group agreed no further meetings were needed, hoping for continued progress.
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Fra
Suscedd
Ward of Health
Giarbage
Burlington Train Wreck Maims 20
Kansas City, Mo March 7 Tul ington passenger train No. 4 derailed at Kearney 25 miles north of Kansas City. Eleven injured seriously include J. C. Guiton and Wilcox. four mortally. Rescue efforts and medical aid ongoing as survivors recounted the derailment near the embankment.
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Kansas City
Kearney
Horn
Parsons
J. C. Guiton
Row
Wilcox Kansas City
Chappell
Yong Divinity
Tihany Mo
Cungonselous
Drulven
Crown Texas postmasters face federal arrest drama
Crown postmaster and assistant postmaster, brothers, were brought to San Antonio by Deputy Marshal Lancaster and held on federal charges. The auditor in Washington alleges graft including missing funds and sale of office merchandize. The trio waived hearing and posted bonds, with further proceedings planned at the May federal term.
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A. Crouch
Crown
Atagoosa County
J. W. Crouch
San Antonio
Unitedtates
Fred Laneuater
Hart Scott
United States
O. A. Oomteh
W. Crouch
J. C. Craw
Postonce Department
Washington
Lancaster
Deving
Ritrty
Pera
Gunde
Politoes Dapartmeant
Sastt
Rontehe
Prohibition Motion Dominates Early 1909 Convention
The San Antonio convention session on the morning of January 1909 adopted a flurry of resolutions and set the next meeting for March 1, 1909 in Seguin. Officers elected included vice presidents Lerar Taylor of Kyle and E G Routh of San Antonio as delegates praised the press, the people of San Antonio, and A J Moora for hospitality.
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UN Pb.v. PU
Seguin
Daily Press
Pariads
San Antonio
Norsiig
Sion
Lerar Taylor
Kyle
E.G. Routh
Nein
Mort
Auto Racers Race Across The Midwest In New York Paris Rally
The New York to Paris auto race began with competitors like French No. 2 leaving Chicago for the west and American entries starting from Lexington and Woodbine. Drivers report cold, dewy roads and expect 200 miles of travel in a day as teams push toward Omaha amid varying conditions.
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Chivas
New York
Chicago
Lexington
Neb
Anylighe
Drivark
Omaha
Neh
Mare
Local Weather Report for San Antonio
Tonight’s sky will be cloudy and temperatures will dip while Sunday brings colder conditions. Early morning readings show a 64 degree low and a higher around 85 degrees with light winds. The Weather Office notes a steady pattern across the region with slight cooling later in the day.
Senator Bailey At Center Of Texas Political Battle
Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas faces fierce political strife as a legislature probe into the Waters-Pierce Oil Company alleges a trust link. Enemies gather in Wata to block his potential return to the Senate as his term ends March 3, 291K.
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Joseph W. Bailey
Galisville
Texas
Congress
Amd
Wata
al Larae
Lavesuir
Denver
Waters Pierce
Meensing Wirfard
Bailey
Senate
Japs Present Ultimatum Yet Declare They Will Not Wake War
Pekin dispatch reports Japan’s ultimatum to China over the seizure of the steamship Tats. Tokyo says it will not resort to force and will pursue diplomatic mediation while awaiting China’s reply. A high official in the Foreign Office defends Japan’s stance as patient yet firm, noting China’s haste at Canton and promising to reprimand officials if needed.
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Pekin
Japan
Chinese Foreign Board
Todiy
Bord
China
Aio Tuslety
Applos
Toldo
Tatsu Inns
Associated Press
Toreigia
Sili
Veo Raya
Canton
Relgne
Ita
Jehidhys
Macao
Shana
Thieves Loot Old Box Garage in Frightful Break‑In
Thieves raided a garage in a chaotic incident, stealing a heavy coffee supply and a dozen saddles. Officials suspect a coordinated operation tied to looting activities across several sites. The break‑in caused the garage door to be damaged and security breached at night.
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Omeera
Canslible
Dor Cho Waal
Convention opens to sea of faces in Waco auditorium
Special to The Light Waco Texas March 7 anti Baileyism convention fills the Dig auditorium with over 2000 attendees. Judge West Speaks condemning Bailey amid key note by Thobias of Waco. Tense scene as a protest banner and oil can float from a Dallas train as crowds rally against Bailey. Local organizers George W Riddle and others lead efforts, with clashes reported between Kennedy and Carnes outside the Metropole hotel.
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Wacu
Tex
Foun C. Weat
Waco
Bailey
Hou
Chile
Thobias
Dallas
George W. Riddle
Nan
Sperays
James Stephen Hoss
Anti-Bailey Club
Tnobers HH. Rogers
BR. L. Noth
Jaca
Sota P. Mull
Juge Job
Metyapote
Kennedy
Encouniler
Bank of Owen Doors Seized by State Bank Panel
Fragmentary OCR describes action on a bank case where Rue York and Maren arbor are mentioned with a campaign and a pend ing issue. The March 26 date appears, with a decision by Clark and a recommendation from Sue perinfondamt Williams of the state banking department to the Supreme Court.
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Rue York
Maren
Peanie Business
Porisson
Dastes Clark
Sue Perinfondamt Wiliams
State Banklog Vepartment
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Warren Hart
Stix
Burlington
Crown, Texas
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Bryan Callaghar
Huston Street
Smith, Lockwood and
Corey
C. Hs
Dad. Taft
George W. Maverick
D. D. Book
W. B. Tuttle
Mrs Post Office
Santa Rosa Avenue
W. B. Tulle
Bas. Electric and Action Corporations
D. A. Walker
Calaghin
Pid Carey
Callaghim
Finches
Insting
Wes Gupmit
San Antonio Telephone Company
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Twitle
Alectric Hahtwid Traction Company
Trietron Company
Wereex
City Electrician
City Engin
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B. Y. PU
Nebraska
Illinois
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Senator Bailey
Atfont
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Ching
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Tapan
Tae Wal
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Cullen F. Thomas
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