Attempt to wreck northbound Santa Fe train near Boe station
Special to The Light, Comfort, Tes. Nov 17. An attempt to derail the northbound Santa Fe passenger train occurred just after leaving Boe station. A tie lay across the track at the bridge approach but the train advanced slowly as the pilot pushed through. Sheriff Monroe Saner notified at Boine and arrived this morning. Footprints indicating boots were found leading away from the site. Several witnesses reported seeing people nearby minutes before. This is the third such attempt in three years, with earlier incidents near the fairgrounds and Karnes City. Indictments were returned in those cases, but defendants were never tried.
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Saner
Borne
Fair Grounds
Karnes City
Yoakum Plans Mexico Road Tie to Brownsville Route
Special to The Wight from Fort Worth on November 17 reports Yoakum and Rock Island interests pursuing about five million acres in Mexico. They aim to build a road from Brownsville to Mexico City, connecting with the St. Louis Brownsville line, but the plan was halted a year ago due to price and feasibility concerns.
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Rock Island Or
Yoakum
Mexico
Brownsville
Mexico City
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St. Louis
Brownsvill
Wool owners plot to hold price at Texas warehouse
Langs of the National Wool Growers Association says urgent plans to build a large wool warehouse in Texas aim to secure higher prices. Chicago merchants reportedly will refuse to handle wool not stored there as Kerrville prep for Friday sale of 408,000 pounds led by Charles Schrei. Buyers include Walter C. Donald Hartford Caldwell Palmer George Roope Charles Stokes A. Wallace Littledale James McGair Goodhue Studley Emery Henry Burns.
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Tex
Ho Nne Langs
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Chicago
Charles Schrei
Kerrville
Walter C. Donald
H. B. Todd & Root Co
Hartford
Conni
Caldwell Palmer
Jeremiah Willams & Co
Boston
George Roope
Charles Stokes
George F. Willett & Co
A. Wallace Littledale
Lice & Maming
James McGair
Goodhue, Studley & Emery
Henry Burns
Hallowell Jones & Tonaid
Unions Boycott Hall Under Construction in Ennis
Special to The Tight reports Ennis Texas on November 17 that labor unions have ordered a boycott of renting space in a large three story hall nearing completion because the contractor used nonmethyl labor. Several unions had planned to use the hall.
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Hearing Opens on Texas Shippers Rate Protest
Thompson first witness as the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on the Texas protest against a recent rate increase begins. Commissioners Kronklin Lane and Pan C Har Jat travel to Texas to hear evidence and possibly hear final arguments in Washington later. Thompson testifies on railroad valuations and methods used in determining investment and earnings.
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Washington
R. A. Thompson
Texas Railroad Scommisalok
Thompson
Coxds
Bam Hy Cowany
Texas Cattle Raisers’ Association
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New Turn in Murder Story at La Forte
William Slater testified that Tay Lamphere confessed intimacy with Mrs. Guinnese and chased Andrew Berzelein with a cum while Mrs. Guinness promised to marry Lamphere after he joined a secret society. He also testified Lamphere sought out insurance as a sensational feature of the case.
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Guinnese
Andrew Berzelein
Police Matron Is Refuge For Girls In San Antonio
Miss M Wlasnor Brackenridge recalls the death by suicide of a young girl in Dark and praises the citys police matron system. An out-of-town donor, impressed by San Antonios philanthropic work, visited the matron at City Hall to see the office aiding stranded or erring women. The matron serves day and night, with a bed for survivors, and local women fund emergency needs.
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Von Buelow and Emperor Reach Constitutional Accord
Berlin reports that Chancellor von Buelow and the emperor concluded a three quarter hour Potsdam interview with an understanding that state affairs will be conducted through constitutional channels. The emperor granted permission to publish a declaration confirming this approach.
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Noting to Say Bryan Interview Contrast
A fragmentary note describes an interview request with William Jennings Bryan, mentioning Amy Creswall Bell and an informant seeking clarity on the spouse and politics. The text is garbled, with references to limitations and page placement.
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Creswall Bell
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William Jennings Bryan
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Bryan
Sunset railway to start freight depot construction in 10 days
W. Van Vleck, vice president of GH & 8. Acv railway, announced the Sunset railway freight depot contract has been awarded to Trooks Gordon Co. of Houston. The reinforced concrete depot will sit on the block bounded by Phun Wyrenning Dakota and Walnut, south of the passenger station, with two 60 by 18 foot buildings costing about 300000.
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van Vleck
Acv Railway
Gommeres Gemimission
Igo al Hanaton
Trooks-Gordon Coustellcsian Compiny
Houston
van Vick
Frelelt
Phun, Wyrenning
Dakota
Walnut Streets
Eask
Simmons Railroad Charter Approved
The article reports approval of the Simmons Railroad Charter with $70,000 capital. Incorporators are San Antonio residents led by A. Simmons and partners, intended to extend from San Antonio to nearby counties, forming the Simmons road.
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Simmons Railroad
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Nev
Atledida Belo Railroad
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Mo- Nowa
Bexar County
Simmon Choy
San Antonio
Bayan Oidesteps Probable Candidacy for U5 Senate
The Light reports William Jennings Bryan speaking to a representative on the state election and his future plans. He dismisses a definite presidential bid, notes democracy requires equal opportunity, and declines committing to a Nebraska senatorial offer while calling the Senate the second-highest American office.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryant
Bryan Arrival in San Antonio Delights City Officials
William Jennings Bryan, candidate in multiple presidential bids, arrives in San Antonio and is greeted by Mayor Callaghan. They tour the Menger Hotel area, attend a duck hunt at Mitchell Lake with Col. Hearne, and plan a reception and addresses before continuing to Montery, Mexico. Bryan’s visit, tied to the Waterways convention, draws eager crowds and a formal dinner tonight.
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