Thief Confesses Crimes after Surrender in Brush Shootout
Sydney Westfall and his brother Edward admitted a two year spree of thefts and burglaries as they confessed to lawmen. Westfall described quitting carpentry for crime, the plan to steal and dispose of cattle, and his regret over firing at Constable Stevens during a pursuit. He surrendered at 8:20 AM, revealing stolen cattle from John Obst and the Sisters of the Academy of Our Lady of the Lake, and said his mother arranged the surrender with Chief Mauermans. The pair’s crime ring allegedly involved property valued at up to five hundred dollars, with Westfall noting only his trousers shirt and suspenders were recovered as evidence of the spree. He claimed the shooting was unintended and fatal, expressing relief he did not kill the officer.
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Sydney Wesefall
Stevens
Mendy
Hink Sell
Edward Westfall
Crick Mauremann
Westfall
Medina
Matel
Slevenus
Duck
Evens
Mauermans
Womack
van Riper
John Obst
Culebra
Sisters of the Academy of Our Lady of the Lake
Negietive Womack
Indictments of Dallas Telephones Heads for Rate Bias
Grand jury indicts Dallas Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company leaders B. J. Pettingill J. G Farnsworth and C. A. Gates on charges of unlawfully discriminating in Texas telephone rates. Cases cited show small towns charged cheaper rates for business rural and long distance services than cities such as Waco Abilene. Arrests made in Dallas at 9 30 this morning with bonds set at 31090 each.
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Waca
Tex
B. J. Pettingill
J. G Farnsworth
C. A. Gates
Dallas
Ue Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
Theii
Texas
Waco
Abilene
Residenca
Chiva
Farnsworth
Gates
Tinllas
Cotton ginned shows increase in crop output
The census bureau reports 1,430,006 bales ginned to September 24 from the 1907 crop, up from 1,199,439 a year earlier. Active ginneries total 2,177 with ninety-five not heard from. The department of agriculture cites cotton condition at 67.7 for September, down from 72.7 in August, and below past Septembers.
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Washington
T. C
Census Bureau
Agricultural Department
Westfall Confesses to Multi-House Robberies and Theft
A suspect named Westfall admits to stealing bedding silverware firearms and other goods from five houses on Culebra Road and a camp on the Medina River. He plans further crimes including cattle theft and says he intends to reform after more jobs. Officer Constable Stevens remains injured but able to speak, and Westfall faces additional charges for the shooting.
Art department at fair to begin exhibition push
The fair art department will showcase a large Mexican exhibit led by Senor Alberto Nuncio along with displays from the South Central states and Montana. Miss Fortin reports a premier collection of miniatures cameos oil paintings and other treasures. Grounds and stables are prepared for opening day with race preparations at the San Antonio track under Chairman Wi Simms.
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South
Misa Florian
Wi. Simms
San Antonio
Vance
Winess
Cold Wave Soon Reaches San Antonio Weather Forecast
A fast moving bim storm from the west is nearing San Antonio. Major Buell, the local observer, predicts the forerunner will arrive this afternoon or tonight with a break in the hot weather. Rain and a sharp drop in temperature expected within thirty six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionipni
Major Buell
San Antonio
Cain
Russian Robbers Hold Up a Train in Odessa
Odessa, Russia October 2 A bandits attempt to blow open the mail car with dynamite igniting fire that spread to a crowded passenger car. Several women and children were badly burned before escape. Guards confronted the robbers who escaped after ensuing gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Russia
Sendarmes
No Freedom for Senator Borah in Idaho Case
Judge Whitson refused to take the Borah case from the jury in Idaho on February 2, denying defense requests and leaving Senator Borah’s case with jurors.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Jurge Whitson
Weather prospects in San Antonio showery and cooler night
Weiss forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for showers and a cooler night. Minimum temperature for the 12 hours ending at 6 o clock this morning was 76, maximum for the prior 24 hours not fully shown. Wind at 8 am was 1 mile per hour. Temperatures today compared with four years ago are listed, with a note on a general country weather report to be continued on page.
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Dcal Weiss
Flan Antonio
Texas
Four Quit Railroad for the U S Navy
Four young men from the Southern Pacific railroad shops in San Antonio have enlisted in the U S Navy. Charlie Spencer, J T enters service as a fireman. Ernest Wright, from Cincinnati, becomes shipwright. Charley Maccon from Bowling Green joins as shipwright. Lawrence Royle of St Catherine's Ontario serves as fireman. Enlistments announced today by Lt. Wilbert Smith. A display of naval life scenes and a general session with Army and Navy reps will be held at Fort Sam Houston gym tonight featuring the Ninth Infantry Band and various stunts.
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Southen Pacific Rilroad
Navy
National Navy
Wilbert Smith
Charlie Spencer
Ciudde
J.T
Wright
Cincioneti
San Antonio
Charley Maccon
Towling Green
Lauwhrence Royle
St. Catherine's
Ontario
Dager May Edens
Hracken
Les 74
Albert Thoms Cooper
Wpyprentice
Tohn W. Howat
Fort Sam Houston
Army
Ninth Infantry
Vandeville
Attempt Foiled In Princess Abduction Plot In Italy
In San Remo, Italy, Princess Anne Montes Pia daughter of ex crown Princess was guarded after a failed kidnapping attempt. A disguised sister of charity and a young musician accompanied the would be abductors. Italian authorities traced a connection to a plan reported from London involving the Saxony royal family.
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Saxony
Nice
Taly
Anne Montes Pia
Sionora Torselli
Crown Printesa
San Remo
Roosevelt Delivers Keynote In St Louis Address On Reform
President Roosevelt speaks in St Louis outlining river improvement for the Mississippi, corporate control, and expanded Interstate Commerce Commission powers. Vast crowds fill harbor districts as decorations and steamboats mark his arrival, with security and a naval parade accompanying the presidential party.
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St. Louie
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Troosevelt
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Gila Attiva
St. Louis
Mississippi Tiger
Myers
United States
St. Saura
Bads Bridge
Te City
Dixie
Roosevelt
Colonel Evans
Jefferson Barracks Aftor
River Landing
Jai Ali Building
Coxens
Hig
Homer Ue Praedent
Che Missiasippi
Prast Flont
Death of F W Mallister Pioneer San Antonio Businessman
City mourns the death of F W Mallister a longtime San Antonio business leader and former Retail Merchants Association president after a two month illness. The native son who promoted city development and relief work will be buried from the family home at 221 Slocum Place tomorrow at 4 30 p m. He leaves a widow a son two brothers Joseph and Tiward and three sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Slocum Place
Flw
McAllister
San Antonio
Retail Merchants’ Association
Healt
MeaAllister
Jin San Antonio
Efe
Los
Omir
McAlister
Hunt
Laty Antonio Retail Merchants’ Association
Meanster
W. Meallister
Joseph
Tiward McAlister
Chicago
Mrs LeW Wallace Dies in Crawfordsville Night
Mrs Susan E Wallace widow of General Lew Wallace died last night in Crawfordsville Indiana. She aided her husband with his writing and was noted for her literary ability in the community.
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Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Ind
Susan E. Wallace
Texas may deal a blow to flour trust
Austin Texas today reports the attorney general has furnished the attorney for Rang a with information about the four grain associations forming an alleged trust. The action follows a Kansas case where an anti trust suit was filed seeking to restrain the trust.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Tiwaa
Attorney General Department
Ranga
Kansas
Attering
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Sydney Westfall
Constable Stevens
Galle
Waco Grand Jury
Unon
Medina River
Lake View
Charles Stevens
Mauermtann
Mexico
Buell
U.S. Navy
Southern Pacific
Morenco
Italy
Lnrico Torsnell
Panama Canal
Contlaugh
Nino
F. W. Mallister
Retail Merchant's Association
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