Sennett Suicide Reveals Love Triangle with Maggie Walsh
Coroner testimony details Louis O Sennett a telegraph operator and loving husband who killed himself after disputes over a Mexico move with vaudeville actress Maggie Walsh. Maggie’s sworn statements describe their late night confrontation at Chavez Street home and a note found on Sennett pleading his distress with her. Authorities note possible alternate theories while confirming the fatal gunshot to the right ear and Sennett’s family awaiting funeral at West Houston Street residence.
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Lovius
Tie
Mexico
Maggie Walgl
B. G. Jones
Chavez Street
At. B. Freeman
Washington Theatre
San Antonio
Louis O. Sennett
Ammie Dergan
Bessie Lynn
Mrs. Freeman
Miss Lynn
Sennett
Maggie
L. C
Joe Quintans
Ing
Iny
Man
Maggie Walsh
West Commerce
East Street
Chavex Street
Robert L. Withers
Shardein
Houston
We Ag
Natchez
Order of Redmen
Order of Hed Men
Colored high school graduation set for tomorrow night
The San Antonio colored public high school will hold graduation exercises tomorrow at 7 39 PM at Second Baptist Church led by Principal Sdtton. Graduates include Merritt Moody Naomi Scott Julia Owens Marla Jones and Lizzie Reed. Programs feature fine art readings and portraits. Probate court confirms sale of Laurel Heights jot and approves administrator bond for K Jaegly estate. May term adjourned.
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San Antonio
Parrhasius and
Naomi Reoth
Marla Jones
Dizzin Reed
Chas. J. Gangholz
Laurel Heights
K. Jaegly
Social Cyclers To Lead First Road Run Today At Mission
A new bicycle outing club named the Social Cyclers will undertake its first road run this morning on the Mission course. The ride departs the post office at 7 30 and returns by 11 30. Mrs Cheries Walker has recovered from malaria fevers enough to be up and out again. Burk's natatorium proprietor plans a half mile diet track for exclusive cycling use, designed to be banked, fast, and kept in perfect condition year round.
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The
Social Cyclers
Cheries Walker
Burk
Memorial Day Observances Noted At Boldlera Cemetery
The memorial day celebration at Boldlera featured graves decorated with evergreens and ice water served in tin cups. Cannon salutes startled attendees as little recitations impressed, especially Miss Margaret Little. Soldiers drew most attention while Grand Army of the Republic members praised the street car service by Superintendent Willis. G A R standards draped in crepe and soldiers wore Grand Army badges.
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Boldlera
Bartele
Amail Chitiren
Margaret Little
Li Major
Sorenson
Willis
Per Diem Bill Passes In Texas House Amid Cheers
Austin reports May 29 House members, after delays, pass a 35000 per diem appropriation to cover salaries, securing immediate effect with 36 votes. Senate action follows with the bill enrolling, governor to sign, amid a day of light speeches and committee debates. Also filed charters for F. Danny Commission Company and Paris Hardware Company, and governor Culberson names delegates to the Denver gold mining convention.
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Austin
Texas
Jay
LIN
Senate
Lorda
Houge
House
F. Danny
Culberson
Denver
Colorado
I. C. Demorge
Texarkana
Robert McCarty
Forby Worth
W. H. Feque
AmariNa
Juan Hart
el Past
A. C. Schryver
San Antonio
Preston Case: Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
In Austin on May 28 Judge R S Brooks discharged the jury in the forgery trial of Judge Johan W. Preston after nearly three days without a verdict, the panel at nine to three in favor of conviction. The case spans Bejar and Atascosa counties and involves a large tract known as Phelps tract. In Georgetown Texas on May 23 reports note Fatmata dwindling, cotton late, corn harvest expected. In New Orleans May 29 drought follows flood as river falls. five weeks without rain. drinking water cisterns strained.
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Austin
Texas
Johan W. Preston
R. 5
Brooks
Bexar
Atascosa Counies
Phelp
Drouth
New Orleans
Cairo
Gown
Chicago hotel dinner ends in risqué Maypole dance
Four girls entertained twelve young men at a Chicago hotel dining room in a late night event honoring a prominent packer’s son who is about to marry. The highlight featured a dancer nicknamed Little Egypt baring herself on the table amid rose showers and revelry, with two performers dressed as Lady Godiva. The affair, billed as hot and festive, concluded with springing music and vaudeville acts.
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Dhy
Egypt
Konda
Indiana
Musnum
Little Egypt
LOST IN THE NINTH BRONCHOS LOSE TO HOUSTON IN CLOSE GAME
A dramatic ninth inning gives Houston a narrow 9 8 victory over the Bronchos as Reed's Buffalos power and Fort Worth's defense fail to hold. Fans crowded the ballpark for an afternoon showcase with heavy hitting, and umpire Brennan officiated to general satisfaction.
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Reed
Buffalos
San Antonio
Fort Woreth
Branchos
Jack Brennan
Ollevesor
Hise
Stanley
Hill Crowell
Cote
Brennan
San_Antonio
Herbert
Hiw
Crowell
Deyinney Bo
Hidden wealth potash beneath sulfur deposits near Lake Charles
Ecologists report a discovery of extensive beds of potash underlying valuable sulfur deposits ten miles from Lake Charles Louisiana. Experts say a sulfur mine may be developed, with the potential for a significant underground potash operation pending further work.
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Lake Charles
Comany
Was It Robbery In Louisiana Citizens Believe Huge Stamp theft?
Residents in Orleans Louisiana discuss a sensational claim that thousands of dollars in court stamps were removed from documents, then reused in new cases. The 1880 law required stamps on filings. No grand jury revelations have emerged, leaving doubts about a wholesale theft versus fakery. Political note follows from Washington on a Louisiana patronage agreement between Wimberly and Herwig, signaling anticipated federal action.
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Louisiana
Washington
Capt. Wimberly
Herwig
State Republican Committee
A Young Liar. Boy Murderer Evidently Accusing an
A brief report notes a young boy accused in a murder case appears to be shifting blame, with authorities seeking corroborating evidence and the public cautioned about unreliable statements from the suspect as the investigation unfolds.
Crime Allegations Cloud Captain Harper Case
A confused report alleges Captain Harper murdered Kuhlmann in a claim of ignorance about the act. Authorities cite conflicting statements. no clear motive or quarrel is shown, with growing doubt over the truth of the allegations as the case unfolds in Sundey Light dispatches.
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Kuhlmann
Mann
Grover
Runtmenn
Kuhtmann
Elks Hold Social Event At Meyer Park Night
A mixed Elks crowd with guests gathered at Meyer Park on a Wednesday after May 26 for a knot social and dance event. Supper concluded the gathering in ceremonial fashion before attendees moved to the Southwestern Tag Night hall for dancing and socializing led by local organizers and club members.
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Elks
Sclmeyer’s Park
BuPo C. E
Joe
Jameson
Missing Mexican girl linked to Monterey case
Police received a telegram from Houston about a 17 year old Mexican girl named Garcia aboard a train from Monterey. Detectives at Southern Pacific depot searched for her on arrival but she was not taken to the station and her fate remains uncertain.
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Rela
Ibgt
Garcia
Monterey
Mexco
San Antonio
McCloskey
Southern Pacific Depot
Interstate Drill association reviews Riverside park improvements
Manager Irvine and Secretary Hiching of the Interstate Drill association with Mr C G Alcoughlin surveyed Riverside park drill grounds. Plans include rebuilding bridges and creating an carriage opening near the east grounds to accommodate visitors and campers. Contractors will bid after submission of plans tomorrow morning.
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Hiching
Ine
Terstate Drill Association
AL Coughlin
Riverside Park
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Mrr
Loutat
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