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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1909

Page

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Five Bite Dust Firefight in Oklahoma City Ongoing

Oklahoma City reports a deadly clash as three officers fall in a battle with the Snake clan of Creel Indians near Hickory Graynos. Governor Haskell orders National Guard mobilization to quell the uprising as posse and forces pursue the Indians. The scene is described as one of the wildest in Oklahoma with clashes continuing before dawn.

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Fight at Muskogre Ends in Slain Aftermath

A clash occurred a few days ago between officers and Indians at Muskogre. The Snakes fled the field after leaving their dead, reflecting a violent confrontation that disrupted the area and drew official response.

Muskogre

Escaped Convicts in Desperate Fight

Desperate escape ends with a running battle in the town as eight armed convicts flee from a farm. A posse pursues through streets until dawn, with barriers and shootings reported. several escapees retreat toward Lineght county hills while aid from others is alleged. Brown Printing Co. 111 Losoya Street.

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Bank bill filibuster dominates legislative scene

In a tense session the bank bill faced prolonged filibuster as lawmakers debated amendments and timelines. The House and Senate saw mixed votes on measures including attorney fees, insurance reserves, and standardization of post week procedures, with key bills advancing or stalling at different stages. The health board bill also advanced with minimal amendments.

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Plan Reforms to Unify Texas School System

Austin March 27 Special A Texas educational reform movement moves to unify the public school system and regulate local schools. A five to nine member commission will direct the campaign with officers named including President Kurt Worth and Dr J J Keuler as vice president.

Austin Tex Texas Big State Clay Qualey Kurt Worth J. J. Keule

George Burt Dies After Illness In Munty Mont Event

George Burt, Ceoties Blount Dirt aged 23, son of Mrs. Panta Bit, died after several months illness at 18215 yeqook. Survived by sisters Mrs. Mastynly Mortin and Mixa Manso Burt of Munty Mont, Mrs. Lloyd Louise Walton of Raton Ga, and Mrs. Emma dnt of this effy. The body will be transported today to Beamon for burial.

George Burt Syed Panta Bit Yeqook S.vurday Portoy Tel Ty Gir Tair Mastynly Mortin Mixa Manso Burt Muntymont Lloyd Louise Walton Raton Emma Dnt Effy Beamon

Political War Dims in Dallas Mandamus Case

The Dallas district court hears a mandamus proceeding involving Aamir and others as Daniel Hansen declines to grant a relief, with Democrats and citizens’ candidates preparing to meet. Insurance department letters certify authority for Baltimore products and Providence Washington to conduct business in Texas for 1909, with state officials issuing certificates of authority under the commissioner’s seal.

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Woman shoots husband then turns gun on herself

A chaotic scene unfolds on Travia Street as Leo Northcraft and his wife are wounded. Police recount the tragedy with Captain McCabe and Officer Mitchell describing the rapid hospital transport and the wife’s prayers for relief. Northcraft, a Saratoga worker, survives while authorities note the dramatic medical extraction of a chest bullet.

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Urge Cooper for Governor in Lone Star District

Borgmont Texas March 87 report urges former Congress member S 4 Cooper to run for governor amid speculation. In Cleburne March 27 Judge Pondexter says he has not yet decided on a bid and will announce soon.

Borgmont Tex Mareh Shimorous Cooper Cleburne Pondexter Tong

Doctor Given Statement After Gunshot Wound Incident

The doctor removed the bullet and appeared satisfied as the patient’s husband lay in the general ward, pale and still under opiates. Bre. Northcraft delivered the statement printed above about noon after reaching the hospital following the incident.

Northcraft

Veterans 10 Honor Immortal 600 in Confederate parade

Memphis Texas March 27 The 79 survivors of the immortal 600 will have a special place in the march of the veteran parade at the Confederate reunion June 6 9 and 10. The group are survivors from Morring Island New Jersey where they were kept four days under fire. Of the 100 placed there at the start 78 survived.

United Press Memphis Texa Morrig Island

Scores See Him Kill Wife and Self

A Boston man identified as Lawrence Boyle age unknown shot and killed his wife and then himself before a crowd near the Boston Public Garden. Police reported the tragedy occurred during a tense moment with witnesses describing the suspect in nervous distress prior to the fatal act.

United Press Bouton Mass Boston Public Garden Lawrencse Boyle Boston Globe Boyle

Assignments of appellate court for April term released

Special report lists April 5 for Waite McLennan and other cross timber counties April 19 for Bexar and south Texas counties May 17 for El Paso Tom Green and other west Texas counties assigned to the criminal appellate court. dates appear for the April term beginning in Aussin Texas March 27.

Aussin Tex Criminal Appellate Court Waite McLennand Cross Timber Bexar South Texas el Paso Tom Green West Texas Southwest Texas

Lanham Will Probate Denied in Texas Court

Weatherford Texas March 37 Special Judge F C McKinney denied the application to probate the will of Intero MS Lanham amid a contest with Lanham as plaintiff. The proceedings extended two days and one night as the case moved through the court with notice of appeal filed.

Weatherford Tex F C. McKinney Exetera Intero Lanham Rs Lanhem Arcumenia

Lewis Recovering After Accident in San Antonio

Lewis, stenographer for the thirty seventh district court, is recovering from injuries suffered three weeks ago on South Presa Street. He travels on crutches and, while driving with his wife and young son, narrowly avoided an oncoming vehicle and a canal incident during the mishap.

I. BR. Lewis Is Thirty-Seventh District Court South Presa Street My. Lewis Ces Piss Samad Canals

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