Pierce Honored Guest in Austin Court Appearance
Air magnate Pierce, charged with false swearing and readmission, appeared in district court in Austin without arrest or media harassment. He arrived by private car, was greeted cordially, walked to the hotel, then to the courthouse with counsel, and was treated with courtesy as sheriffs and officials awaited further action.
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Austin Court House
Austin
Tex
Ni Pierce
Nate
Texas
H. 3
Priest
Col. Fordyce
Trieleill Hotel
Matthews
Refusal to Name Witness Sparks Police Court Ruling
Judge Buckley ruled an officer cannot arrest a man for refusing to offer his home as a witness in a case of peace disturbance. Frank Bear, charged with disturbing the peace, refused to identify himself during the incident. Special Officer Downs pressed for Bear’s name, leading to a struggle before assistance arrived.
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Buckley
Frank Bear
Downs
Bear
Benr
Doee
Dr Barker Renews Cordial Ties With Governor Amid Election Fallout
Report from the Southwestern Asylum for the Insane states Dr W L Barker superintendent and Gov Campbell remain cordial. A San Antonio paper suggested Barker’s removal due to a county election upset, but officials dispute the claim as unwarranted. Dr J G Splinter and Miss Cason share the view.
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Bexar
Southwestern Asylum For the Insane
W. L. Barker
Govartor Campbell
San Antonio
Baker
Bexar County
PB. Clifton
Opylum
Campbell
Barker
J. G. Splinter
Miss Cason
Cotton convention opens in Memphis with aim to lift prices
The three day cotton convention in Memphis gathers leaders from southern cotton states. President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Growers association arrives, endorsing a large turnout. The talks will seek ways to raise cotton prices and provide farmer support to hold crops for improved values.
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Memphis
Tenn
Somerson
South
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Court canvasses election returns in Bexar County
The Bexar County commissioners court officially canvasses the recent vote totals today. Expectation is to finish through the day with a result likely tomorrow. The close vote between Sommers and Jacob Klaus draws interest though office count is not expected to change the outcome. No contest has been indicated. After the overall count, successors will take the required oath, with 20 days to qualify, and most candidates slated to assume duties early next month.
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Bexar
Bexar County Commissioners’ Court
Betneen
Sommers
Jacob Klaus
Hains Not Fit for Trial Delays in New York Court
New York on November 4 the trial of Captain Peter Hains and his brother Thornton Hains for kiting William Annis was postponed to let District Attorney Darren review expert alienist affidavits that declare Captain Hains unfit to participate in the trial.
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New York
Peter Hains
Thornton Hains
Wm. Annis
Rapinall
Darren
Captain Bains
Deer Hunt Record Frames Royal Aebates Lead
Messrs. Roseman and Stein, two star bowlers of the Royal Aebates, were turned away from a deer hunt 1 mile north of the city after leaving early last Saturday. A buck weighing 16 pounds and noted as the season’s largest, was brought down by Mr. Rossman.
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Messrs
Roseman and
Stein
Royal Aebates
Rossman
Bock
Two Counterfeit Sills Reported Circulating
Federal officials in this city have been notified from Washington that two new counterfeit four dollar silver certificates are in circulation. They are from the 1899 series, one with check letter A and the other with D. Each notes bears an Indian head vignette. the maker was arrested in Canada.
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Notte
Washington
Canada
San Babu offers 75000 for railroad raid against Rowley
The town of San Babu with about four thousand people has posted a 75000 bonus to lure a railroad into the Rowley raid. Frisco and Santa Fe eyes the stake while Fort Worth contemplates a 100000 pledge to secure a new packing house. Thirty residents gathered Thursday evening to contribute 50000 toward the effort. San Antonio cannot afford similar action at this time.
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San Babu
Frisco
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Trigger Became Caught Shotgun Death at Home
A man named O C Bross died at his residence 119 North Masquite street after a reported discharge of an unloaded shotgun. His wife, who was preparing breakfast, witnessed the fatal moment. the body lay by the dresser with the head toward the doorway. The article continues on Page Three.
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Bloss
Mesquite Street
O. C. Bross
North Masquite Street
Georgia Wants Taft as Its Guest Too
Hot Springs Virginia November. President elect Taft said he would help golf gain popularity as he drove 200 yards at the start of a round with Governor Draper of Massachusetts present. Georgia extended an invitation for Taft to visit in the coming winter as Huntsman Harper from Atlanta arrived with credentials detailing Georgia resorts.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Governoelect Draper
Massachusetts
Georgia
Tudge
Tutt
Howston Harper
Atlanta
Big Parade Marks Houston Carnival
The No-Tsu Oh carnival opened in Houston Texas on November 9 with armed escorts, college students and farmers joining a song parade welcoming King Nottoc. About six hundred farmers marched while three thousand collegians attended to watch the state university and the A M college game.
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Tluuston
Tex
King Nottoc
State University
A. M
Boy Hurt in West Side Saloon Fight
In a free for all at a West Side saloon yesterday afternoon a two year old child, son of P F Guide, was accidentally struck on the leg by a beer bottle causing a gash. C D Perry was struck on the face with lip split. B D Conningham and Adoton Fab rico were the principals. Gulda and Perry paid $5 fines for affray.
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C. D. Perry
B.D. Conningham
Adoton Fabrico
Gulda
Perry
Had Petty Grievance: Morgan Shot in City
Edward M. Morgan postmaster of New York City was shot in the stomach by Erich Mackay at 146th Street and Broadway. Doctors said Morgan had a chance to recover. Mackay then killed himself after firing three more shots. The cause remained mysterious as bystanders heard nothing before the gunfire.
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New York
Edward MM. Morgan
New York City
Erich Mackay
146Th Street
Broadway
Mackay
Morgan
Tor
Npor
Lord Mayor of London Installed Amid Pageant Honors
London observed the installation of Sir George Truscott as Lord Mayor in a ceremony marked by a historical pageant organized by American dramatist Louis N. Parker. The event featured dignitaries and a notable pageant performance with an organ centerpiece.
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London
George Truscott
John Charles Bell
Louis N. Parker
Suits Against Summit Place Co. Are Dismissed
Promissory note cases totaling about $50,000 arising from the Searle Bemilt Plate addition were dismissed by Judge Dwyer in the thirty seventh district court this morning. Plaintiffs include Sam C. Hell Moyes Maumblait Ed Roos and Sam C. Bell and M Daumblatt against the Summit Place company.
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Sam C. Hell
Moyes Maumblait
Ed. Roog
J. C. Terrell
Ed. Roos
Sam C. Bell
M. Daumblatt
New York Shipbuilding Co Lowest Bid For Utah Battleship
Washington November 9. The New York Shipbuilding company of Camden New Jersey is the lowest bidder for the construction of the battleship Utah Their bid covers a 200 knot vessel at five million nine hundred forty six thousand and ninety dollars and was opened at the navy department today
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Washington, D. C
New York, Shipbuilding Company
Camden
New Jersey
Utah
Navy Department
Luce te Case Nears the Jury in Court
In the thirty seventh district court the case between Bad Antonio Machine and Supply company and Eugene Favcutte is on trial. It is expected the argument will close today and the case may go to the jury for a verdict.
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Antonio Machine and Supply Company
Eugene
Hefoye Njent
Boy Grazes Death as Wagon Misses Crushing Blow
A three year old, Aluts Nantel, son of Frank Daniel of Victoria street, was struck by a Carr Wood and Coal wagon while crossing Commerce street on the way to St Joseph's school. The wagon grazed his side and bruised his neck but did not break bones. He was taken to Owl drug store for examination by Dr. John Hart.
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Aluts Nantel
Frank Daniel
Victoria Street
At. Joseph's School
Carr Wood and Coal Company
Commerce Street
Owl Drug Store
Joh Hart
Gull Fisheries schooner Aloas grounds near Galveston jetty
The Gull Fisheries schooner Aloas inbound from the Mexican coast grounded near the south jetty late last night. Tugs are attempting to pull her off as seas are moderate. The Wiranvian crew remains aboard with no danger of foundering reported.
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Galveston
Tax
Burned gin and underage suspects shake Weatherford town
Five men set fire to a Hobbs coil gin destroying the facility and three bales. A gunshot wounded Bail Langford, 13, and Burke, 14, are charged with assault to murder after a Saturday melee at a corner near Galiad and Victoria streets. Langford remains home as doctors assess a serious abdomen wound.
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Langien
Galiad
Victoria
Haven
Burke
Langford
North
Cherry Street
basrAlal
Dinwiddie
Ninwidhie
Firm in Boston Goes to the Wall
Boston stock exchange members Burnham Bennett and company were announced as opening a board engagement. The firm in Boston faces a downturn as the assignment moves to the wall, signaling financial distress and restructuring.
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Boston
Mass
Burnham Bennett and Company
Boston Stock Exchange
Tngag
Colonist buys 9000 acres near El Paso for settlement
John T. McElroy of Onessa Texas buys 9000 acres in a valley below El Paso from General Granville Dodge of Council Bluffs for 150,004 dollars. The land will be partitioned into small farms, irrigated, and sold to colonists.
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Paso
Tex
Jonn Th. McElroy
Onessa
Texas
Villey
Ie Paso
Granville Dodge
Council Bluffs
Wests to Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs B A West have issued invitations for their silver wedding anniversary on Wednesday November 14 at 2621 North Flores Street.
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B. A. West
North Flores Street
Robbery at Tokeen Post Office Crashes Safe for $600
In Tokeen, Runnels County, the post office safe was cracked last night using a flycoring method. About $600 was taken. No clues to the robbers.
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Spelat
Abilene
Tex
Tokeen
Runnels County
Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio Area
Weather outlook shows a mild Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. Temperature expected to range around 20 degrees with light wind and no major precipitation anticipated.
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Lecau
San An Oto
Eykler
San Antonio Light subscribes $5000 to railroad bonus drive
The San Antonio Light Publishing Co and John J. Stevens each pledged $5000 to the railroad bonus. Light’s gift, routed through Secretary Carrington of the Soalhess Men’s club, expresses faith in the project’s benefits for San Antonio. Eighty local business leaders canvass the city, with committees not yet reporting full details.
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San Antonio Light Publishing Co
John J. Stevens
Light
Carrington
Soalhess Men's Club
GD. Robbins
Light Publishing Go
Casvass
The
Light Publishing Co
San Antonio
Brownsville
San Antonians
San Amonio
Pugan
Direct line to Tampico planned
Wexlean government pushes a railroad from the Rio Grande to Tampico with surveys and soundings reported. Engineer reports from Tampico indicate a ridge crossing to shorten the distance to Mexico City by 306 miles and to Tampico by 109 miles. Mexican agricultural prospects along 80 miles from the gulf coast are noted amid liberal agricultural laws.
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Wexlean
Rio Grande
Tampico
Gulf
Tarmpioh
Mexico
Big Grands
Matame
H. C. Mount
Mex
Me.Mount
United States
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mr. Mount
Business Men's Club
Lawsuit Seeks $10,000 Damages in Railroad Injury Case
Mrs. Adame, supporting Vicente Miller, sues International & Great Northern Railroad for $10,000 after a November 7, 1907 wreck near Palestine left him with injuries to the head back chest and limbs. Trial set before a jury in the Fiftyseventh district court.
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Adame
Vicente Miller
International & Great Northern Railroad Company
Taterpationg & Great Northern
Palestine
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