New Emperor on Throne in China a Wary Moment
Melbourne reports from The Age that Chinese reformers in Sydney received a cable stating the late emperor’s death was due to foul play and fearing rebellion in China. Pekin notes the dowager empress’s valedictory and the forthcoming installation of a new emperor, with diplomats to meet on January 21. Washington notes quiet per Rockhill and condolence to the imperial family. New York reports Chinese residents largely unfazed, with mixed views on the death and ceremonies.
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Melbourne
Australia
Sydney
the Age
China
Pekin
Kuang Hsu
Yoehonala
Washington
Penn
Rockhill
American Book Co Files An Answer
Special to The West Austin Texas Nov 16 The American Book Company of New York filed its answer to penalty and vigler suits by Lexus seeking ten million in penalties alleging a trust The American Book Company claims it is a separate corporation from the New Jersey entity and asks the state to name which it intends to accuse It says the New Jersey corporation was dissolved March 1 The defendant filed a general demurrer to air the states allegations The stockholders plea of misjoinder and motion to quash service and attestation were filed.
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Austin
Tex
America Book Company
New York
Lexus
Amencan Baok Company
New Jersey
Newcoy Corporation
Tur
Quask Service
Attation
Fort Worth Woman C A Bults Dies
Special to The Light Dalharl Texas reports Mrs C A Bults, a well known Fort Worth woman, died here late yesterday. The body will be taken to Fort Worth for interment.
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Fort Worth
Dalharl
Tex
C. A. Bults
Wanted Shoes Exposed by Mexican Woman in Court
Mexican woman Juana Porex, aged about 20, was fined one dollar in the notice court this morning after being caught leaving a party with a pair of shoes hidden under her clothing. The arrest followed a tip about an attempt to steal footwear.
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Juana. Porex
Netice
Pat Mareaux
Pope's Jubilee Celebrated With Grand St Peter's Mass
In Rome on November 16 a pontifical Mass marked the fiftieth anniversary of his priesthood. The ceremony drew about 70 000 faithful from around the world. US representatives included Archbishop Glennon of St Louis Bishop Allen of Mobile and several American church leaders and students. The pope celebrated at a high altar above St Peter's shrine and blessed the vast crowd.
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St. Peter's
Poniief
United States
Glennon
St. Louis
Allen
Mobile
Robert Sutton
Titwar
Kaiser and Premier Meet Tomorrow in Potsdam
Berlin nov 16 emperor william due to arrive at potsdam tomorrow he will have an audience with chancellor van budowi during the journey the ending location will be decided by his majesty after arrival officials note some german newspapers show premature optimism about the meeting while officials hope the situation will be clarified
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Berlin
William
Potsdam
van Budow
Germany
Running Fight With Robbers in Fort Worth Street
TV and P engineer was attacked and robbed by two masked white men on a downtown street. A running fight ensued with many shots fired but none hit. One robber, named A Rollins, was captured. the other escaped.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Yia
A. Rollins
Officials Enjoy Weekend Duck Hunt in Rockport
Chief of Police Mauermann and City Attorney Ryan led a duck hunting trip to Rockport on Saturday returning with ducks. Friends donated liberally while the pair claimed they bagged birds though other hunters recall no shooting by either official.
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Mauermann
Ryan
Rockport
Beral
Mustang
Must Augtle to Get Bonus in Time Left New Grip Is
The fragment signals a note about a required action to secure a bonus before a deadline and introduces a new grip. No clear entities or events are identifiable in the readable text.
Rail bonus drive stalls as under half funding pledged
With less than half the required sum subscribed and fewer than two weeks left, the railroad bonus campaign failed to hold a planned activity. Committees appeared inactive, a compact solicitor body never formed, and leaders urged renewed effort to raise funds. Harry Hyman delivered 2000 dollars to Secretary Carrington, with more promised if needed. HM Aubrey traveled to New Braunfels to secure more real estate subscriptions in San Antonio and Vega County.
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Lisi Antire
Teader
Carrington
Businessmen's Club
Harry Hyman
San Antonio
Vexar County
Udy
State shows willingness to dismiss Fiskville text book case
AustinTexNov 16 The state refused to drop the Fiskville controversy without a fight as County Attorney Trady files motion to dismiss charges against School Trustee Morris accused of unlawfully preventing the use of a text book The defense claims the complaint is fictitious and Morris merely opposed adoption The case is held under advisement until Monday
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Austin
Tex
Fiskville
Trady
Crustee Morris
Morris
Fora
Moore
Hank
Tadze Moore
Half Guilty Plea Shocks Court Officials
In a morning session lawyer Tin yer Greenley stated a partial guilty plea for defendants Ida Franklin and the Woods pair. The judge noted the request for a continuance while police arrested the suspects that night. Ida Franklin paid ten dollars.
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Wa Pranklina
Lote Woods
Garza
Dartha
Frobese
Fat turkey stolen from marshal’s residence
Police officer W H McRaeda mourns a missing mine fat turkey from his lone 616 Wert Marshall afrest. Mr McTas says he would not take $5 for the bird and would pay $6 for its return. The article reads as a light local theft note with humorous tone.
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W. H. McRaeda
Marshall Afrest
Gates Will Build Line From Sse Apton To New Orleans
Special to The Light Beaumont Tex Nov 1 John W Gates and Sam Park Beaumont today settled to build a road from Sse Apton to New Orleans Both capitalists declare the project is assured.
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Beaumont
Tex
John W. Gates
Port Arthur
Sam Park
Apton
New Orleans
Bryan's Try Tomorrow Is Uncertain
The door to a San Antonio welcome for William Jennings Bryan and his wife remains uncertain with tentative plans shifting between Dallas and through routes. Local organizers, led by Millebrand and Will Morris, scramble to arrange a brief breakfast stop and public reception before Bryan proceeds toward Monterey. Weather remains clear with no rain expected, and officials weigh train changes and stop durations as Bryan’s campaign trail continues through Texas.
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W. J. Bryan
Millebrand
Shair Man
Democratic Executive Committee
A. Morris
Monterey
Bryan
International & Creat Nethhern Railroad
Bure Worth
Dallas
Callaghan
Mexico
Rail rate hearings set as freight charges spark debate
Franklin K Lane of California ICC member and examiner Lyon lead hearings on railroad freight rate increases. The Jobsers' and Manufacturers' League directors plan a 4 30 PM meeting at the International Club to map actions before the commission tomorrow. Texas shipper attorneys, led by Sam H Cowan, Ike Pryor, J D Jackson, and others, will press the case with many railroad lawyers from Chicago and St Louis in attendance at Menger with 74 reserved.
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California
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lyon
BH. Seymour
W. Ailen
W. Jeffrey
Jobsers’ Wand Manufacturers’ League
iNternational Club
Norrow
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Fort Worth
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J. D. Jackson
Commission
F . Dillard
Chicago
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MaPherson
Missouri Pacific
R. G C. Duff
Frisco
EB. B. Piercé
Rack Island
Thy Menger
ROW
Phillips Ft
New York
Washington
Supreme Court to hear Standard Oil rebate case
Chicago November 16 District Attorney Hurvey Sims served notice on Standard Oil counsel that in November the government will apply for certiorari to bring the rebate case before the Supreme Court. The appeals court reversed Judge Landis who fined the corporation 29,240 dollars. The notice, signed by Solicitor General Hoyt, was delivered to Chicago today by Sims.
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AL Hurvey Sims
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Supreme Court
Ubat Bribunal
Court of Appeals
Landis
Notine
Standad Oil Company
Attornays
Hoyt
Sims
Death Seizes Galveston Man Prominent Citizen
Galveston Texas November Ag Hany M Knight aged 52 clerk of the court of civil appeals of the First Texas district died at his home. Appointed in 1892 by Chief Justice Garrett he was one of Galveston’s most prominent citizens. Interment will be at Carthage.
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Galveston
Tex
Ag Hany
M. Knight
Tie Court
Civic Appelas
First
Texas
Chie Justice Garrett
Suit Against San Antonio Traction for 35000 Damages
Plaintiffs B. M. Hibel Pearl Dessima and Georgia English claim their father's death due to negligence by San Antonio Traction Co. and seek 35000. W. N. Engieh, father of the minor children, was in a wagon on South Florey Street when a trolley car collision caused injuries leading to his death a week later. Guardianship by GW Key of Pleagunton is cited in Atascosa County.
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B. M. Hibel
Pearl Dessima
Georgia English
San Antonio Traction
W. N. Engieh
South Florey Street
Atascosa County
GW. Key
Pleagunton
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio
Weather bulletin shows tonight and Tuesday with low temperatures around 6 and daytime maximum near 68 degrees. Forecasters warn of mild conditions and light winds, advising usual outdoor precautions.
Casino Turkey Bowl Promises Senior and Junior Howls
Junior members of the Casino association plan a turtles howl on the Castro tomorrow. Seniors will hold a similar event on November 23 at the sight.
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Casino Agaociation
Culberson Visits San Antonio Brother Amid Presidency Talk
Senator Culberson arrived in San Antonio this morning to visit his brother R A Culbertson. He smiled when pressed about a presidential bid and stated he is not talking politics.
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San Aitosio
R. A. Culberton
Culberson
Ford Us Mio suit seeks 6778 dollar judgment and writ
Paul Ehers filed a legal action against Constance Barbeo Ford and her husband 1 A Ford for judgment on a promissory note of 6778.94 and for a writ of attachment. The note dated November 10, 1906, covered two years. An attachment was levied. A year ago Panthers plaintiff allegedly was wounded by Mrs Ford's father Paul Narbe, a Louisiana resident, at Ford lands on Adams Street. Ehers was shot five times but recovered after three weeks. Barn en was indicted for assault to murder but not yet tried.
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Sire
Constance Barbeo Ford
A. Ford
Panthers
Mra
Mra. Ford
Paul Narbee
Louisiana
Hop
Adams Alree
Myr
Ehers
Ford
Barden
Siot
Catholics Hold First Mission Congress in Chicago
The first Roman Catholic missionary congress opened at the First Regiment Armory Chicago with Archbishop Quigley presiding. The event marks the church’s transition from mission field to equality with other nations in the Catholic hierarchy as priests abbots and a large gathering of communicants attended the morning session focusing on foreign missions.
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Chicago
Ametea
Quigley of
Chirgo
Foreigh
El Paso Milling Firm Orders $700000 Outfit
W. B. Keller, president of the El Paso Grain and Milling company, returned from Chicago with orders for a $109,060 mill and machinery. Work will begin immediately, signaling expansion.
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EL Paso
Tex
W. B. Keller
Mie
el Paso Graly and Milling Company
Chicago
Revolt Threatens in Belgrade States Amid War Tensions
An Austrian Hungary hostile mood spreads in Belgrade's Belgradese districts and Herzegovina with guerrilla threats. Authorities order confinement of several prominent Serbs. Trebinje garrison reinforced by 10,000 troops as defense preparations rise.
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Belgrade
Pont and Herzegovina
Chlbren
Fies
Trebinje
Hunting at Uvalde on Southern Pacific Railway
Sam Scamomnhorn a telegraph operator and Tor Piarce an engineer on the Southern Pacific railway left the profi sing for Uvalde to deer hunt.
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Sam Scamomnhorn
Awitelman
Tor Piarce
Culberson Declines Politics Talk During Hotel Visit
United States Senator C A Culberson arrived from Dallas to attend Interstate Commerce Commission hearings. He refused to discuss politics, saying he was here with his brother and friends for social reasons. He declined any presidential speculation and offered no view on prohibition or William Jennings Bryan.
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United States
C. A. Culberson
Menger
Dallas
Culberson
Connecion
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. Ju. Culberson
Ross
Democratic Party
Democratic
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Culbergen
Texas
Woman Dies After Runaway Injury Near San Antonio
Mrs. Julia Moreno Rogar died from head injuries sustained weeks earlier when she and her husband Andreas Rogar were thrown from a bogey. A 26 year old native of Mexico, she had lived in San Antonio for 11 years. Funeral services were held at San Fernando cathedral after a family home service at 310 South Alamo.
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Julia Moreno Rogar
Unloading Shed Planned at Sunget Freight Depot
Work to begin on a large unloading shed at the Sunget freight depot between Burleson and Sherman streets. The shed will run the full length of the depot track and match its size. It is needed due to rising freight traffic on the Katy and Sungo lines and will serve until the Montana street renedeved depot contract is let soon.
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Sunget
Burleson
Sherman Streets
Businas
Katy
Thhe Sungo
Renevede
Montana Street
Two Clarendon Homes Destroyed In Morning Blaze
A fire in Clarkston Texas this morning destroyed two houses owned by Mrs Ay and Toub. The estimated loss is around $10,000 with likely extensive damage to the structures and contents. Firefighters battled the blaze but the homes could not be saved.
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Clarkston
Tex
Maarly
Fine Buck and Wild Turkeys Return to Kendall County
A rural brewery owner from Veter Bras returns from a tenting trip at Kendall County's Agdrey THe ranch with a fine buck a fine young bie and four wild turkey gobbians.
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Gya Peter
Firoe
Veter Bras
Agdrey
Never's
Kendall County
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