Woman's club eyes purchase of Confederate chapter home
At a 9 o clock meeting at Mrs J D Guinns home 443 South Alamo street the Russell Harriman property at 818 and 315 Third street between Avenues D and E ay a home for Bary vard TH Bee chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will be canvassed The two story building with nine rooms is expected to cost 8000 to 9000 dollars and the chapter with several hundred dollars in the treasury hopes to finance a satisfactory arrangement The chapter is described as a large and residential women's organization in the city
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Woman's Club
Wim
J. D. Guinn
South Alamo Street
Russell Harriman
Third Street
Bary Vard
Bee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ely
Knights to Unveil Columbus Statue
Knights announce a Monday night gala at Columbus Hall to unveil a statue of Christopher Columbus purchased by the local lodge. The program includes invocations, vocal solos, and remarks by lodge members, with the ceremony at on Frees street.
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Columbus
San Antonio
Oulwasbus
Christopher Columbus
Fiscavorer of America
Suvural Webhd Age Atta
Fresa
Jos &. Warhig
Misa Nellie Lytle
ML EL Buckdley
M. DL Myneesrite
PTT
Negnae
Ardemlantey
Atative
RJ. Toyle
K. G. Stile
Mince Bryden
Mosle
The
Blix Sleters
Night vigil for World Series tickets at Bennett Park
In Detroit on October 1 fans formed a long camp for Reserve seats as the Detroit American League and Chicago National League teams prepared to begin the bid for the world championship. Police found the first applicant just after midnight as crowds sought an advantageous position for early morning ticket sales.
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Detroit
Nennel Park
Poll Tax Time Coming for County Elections
County voters face poll tax deadlines as collections rise. John A. Bilters, County Collector, anticipates receipts to exceed last year’s 12 000 mark with up to several thousand more due before January 31, 1909. Deputies work daily. average daily intake is about 1000 dollars.
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John A. Bilters
Whith
Lund
Inquiry into Pavan discrmina disrupted by protest in session
New York on October 9 the inquiry into the Pavan discrimina tion charges was briefly interrupted as William A Brothers brought the charges publicly alleging perjury by Spenger Miller of the Lidgewood company. The room erupted with motion and shouting prompting a temporary adjournment while General Garlington struggled to restore order.
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New York
Pavan Discrmina
Peven
William A. Brothers
Spenger Miller
Lidgewood Company
Garliggion
Brothers of the Pin
Heathers
Garlington
Lnabta
Ordgy
Rusty forceps blamed for child’s death
Special to The Light reports nine year old Daxter Gilhart of Nucegdochen Tennessee died early morning from blood poisoning after a tooth was puffed with rusty forceps. The injury led to throat swelling and fatal sepsis.
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Gilhart
Daxter
Typhoon Near Manila Leaves Fleet Safe
Manila reports another approaching typhoon hovering nearby while warnings reach the fleet. The gale last night was not troublesome to the Viet, and the fleet remains ready for action this evening as precautions continue.
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Manila
Arbitration treaty ratified by national council for Switzerland United States
Berne Jan 9 The National Council approved the arbitration treaty between Switzerland and the United States which had been approved by the state council on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
National Council Raunde
Swfizerland
United States
Legilator Divorced in Texas Court Action
In Wenltioiford Texas a district court granted R B Ridgeway a divorce from his wife Grace Ridgeway. Ridgeway is a member of the state legislative body. The action was finalized today in open court.
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Wenltioiford
Tex
R. B. Ridgeway
Grace Ridgeway
Fear for Child Bitten by Rabid Dog in Austin
Crlemay Neely, a year old son of Mr and Mrs Nealy of Pour call, Texas, was bitten about twenty times by a neighbor's dog while at play. The child was taken to the Pasteur Institute for treatment as rabies was suspected. The dog died en route to the hospital after an examination warrant expired.
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Crlemay Neely
Mrn
le W. Nealy
Pour’ Call
Vex
Ure International
Great Norit
Austin
Pasteur Institute
Tts Teavud
Noely
Lavents
Tatler
M's
J& W
Snowden
Devine Street
Aeronauts Gather for Berlin Races
Berlin Ostia prep for airship contests with international cup on the agenda. Army aeronauts and several noted pilots from around the world are expected to participate as events run through the day tomorrow.
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Berlin
Berl
Sever
Taft Quiet Day At Home
A brief note reports Taft spending a quiet day at his residence in Cincinnati. He remained in and attended to routine duties, occupying the day with correspondence and rest.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Child May Die From Horse Kick In Bonham
Four year old Bathor Jant on was kicked by a horse while striking at it with a switch. The horse struck her causing injuries. She lay unconscious as neighbors and medical aid attended. Medical staff reported the girl in critical condition with poor chances of recovery.
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Bonham, Tex
Bathor Janton
Conaelota
Auto Crash Injures Teen in Houston Streetcar Collision
A Hart News special from Whe Light reports a collision in Houston when a Hart WN auto turned in front of a streetcar. Mabel Wright, 15, sustained injuries while four others escaped harm. Details unclear due to damaged text.
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Housten
Gee
Clayton
Mabel Wright
Lothers
Lampasas Man Found Dead in Carriage
Anton Goertey a rich ranchman Ming three miles south of Lampasas was found seated in his carriage early this morning. The horse bolted in a small alley. No marks of violence were found on the body and the cause of death remains a mystery. He did not suffer from heart disease.
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Jampoxag
Anton Goertey
Ming
Here
300 Immigrants to Reach Galveston
Special to The Light Galveston Tex Oct 9 The German Lloyd steamer Hanover arrived today with 260 immigrants The long list of saloon passengers included several prominent Texans returning from vacations
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Galveston
Tex
Hanover
Manila reports two cholera deaths this morning
In Manila two people have died from cholera this morning. News notes two fatalities with details still emerging as authorities respond.
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Manila
Texas academy and high school meet at fair grounds
Three thousand people entered the fair grounds before noon for the all Texas Academy and high school meet. Races start at 1:30 p.m with seven events including the Las Mexicana Handicap for horses. Tomorrow’s program promises larger crowds with Houston day and field day. A small kitchen fire occurred at a restaurant on the grounds but was quickly put out.
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Uonston
Wield
All Texas Academy
Htt
Doe Spechil
Matt Greauride
Faly Grounds
Mimiber
Nivel
West Texas Military Acady
Peacock Miliary Actavl
Houston
la Mexicana
Ourse
Siddy
Shetland Pensies
J. O. Terrell
Owl the Fair Grounds Department
Light's Selections Show Picks Across Seven Races
The column lists betting picks for seven races led by Or L rice Ming Puritan Pavalto Traveler and Miss Flanagia Otllo Brougham in early races with Cubicular Jina Lena Leach and Jaste's Jewel Ti matayas Vincentio in later events Wahoo Hattie Garrett Isabel Aintree Helen Kidder Lizzie among selections.
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Or L Rice
Ming Puritan
Pavalto
Traveler
Miss Flanagia
Otllo
Brougham
Tres
Noquarter
Ra- Konulty
Klameadin
Cubicular
Jina
Lena Leach
Jaste’s Jewel
Timatayas Vincentio
Wahoo
Hattie Garrett
Isabel Aintree
Helen Kidder
Lizzie
British Warships Sail From Malta Toward Lemnos
Seven British warships under sealey orders head for the Aegean Sea with a listed fleet including Glory, Prince of Wales, Siam, and Lancaster. Lemnos lies west of the Dardanelles. the force may total four battleships, four cruisers, and four destroyers under Vice Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg.
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Valett Island
Malta
Sealey
Lemmos
Glory
Prince of Wales
Siam
Lancaster
Lemnos
Greyian Archipelago
Dardineries
Tukey
Vicr
Prince Louis of
Ballanburg
Crete Pressures Greece Over Union Plan
Crete sparked a diplomatic crisis by declaring pro unity with Greece. Officials protested to four powers, seeking restraint to avoid Turkish opposition as Athens fears a costly quarrel. King George remained in Copenhagen as ministers advised calm action.
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Athens
Crete
Nnion
Greece
Brent
George
Copenhagen
K. Skowies
Fo Affaira
Turkey
Servian Reservists on Duty Amid Bosnian Frontier Reports
Oct notes Servian reservists ordered to join their soldiers Gelobey 11. Reports say Servian bands are forming and orders issued recently. Roads and bridges on the Bosnian frontier are being directed under early mobilization.
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Buidapest
Girard
Entries Tomorrow At Meeting Include Multiple Races
A dawn to dusk program lists tomorrow’s races with horses and riders. Entries include Traveler and Evelyn Tholl in the first half mile event, Mrs Planagun and Sartine among others in the 11 furlongs, Kiamesha and Tracey in the six and one half furlong dash, La Mexicana Stakes for $1000 across the La Mexicana card, and Taste's Jewel plus Himalaya in the one mile and six furlongs segments.
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Traveler
King Hols
Evelyn 'Tholl
Miss Puritay
Billie McCoy
Ben S
Parko
Mrs. Planagun
Injury
Otllo
Wanda
Sartine
Broughan
Tarpon
Dicherlignt
Kiamesha
John Garner
Bawkehed
Pat
Orilic
Tracey
Doc Allen
Wydames
Uncle Tim
Tatke
Thrash
Watauga
Minnal
Lena Geath
John Ay
Holiness Council Concludes Session at Pilot Point
The Holiness church council closes its session in Pilot Point with about a thousand attendees from across the area and several foreign countries. The gathering featured religious talks and music by local clergy led by The Liszt Denton.
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Daleaaten
Avery “Ale
Judge Real Looks to Tie Senate Bid in Kerryilld
A garbled report quotes Judge Juting Real of Kerryilld discussing a potential tie bid and public backing. The text references attending meetings and making statements about following a decision, but the OCR text is unclear and contains many errors.
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Juting Real
Kerryilld
Senate
Turkish commissioner remains at Safiai
Constantinople Oct 1 The Parte has instructed the imperial Ottoman commissioner resident in Softy to resume his functions as neither Turkey nor the powers had renounced the independence of Butler.
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Constantinople
the Parte
Softy
Cominia
Turkey
Buty
Italy Seeks Austrian Concessions Amid Antivar Territorial Question
Fragmentary report notes Italian government pressuring Austria for concessions in the Antivar dispute linked to Montenegro. Reads like a garbled list of names and odds from a race, but suggests Italy’s stance on territorial rights and cooperation conditions.
Berlin Treaty Aims to Balance Global Interests
Fragmentary text references a treaty involving broad powers and balancing interests of nations. It notes negotiations at Berlin and mentions collective security and economic considerations without specific dates or participant names.
Bulgaria Planned Move Six Months
A deciphered foreign note claims Bulgaria planned a six month move involving a declaration of independence and a Bulgarian emigrant effort in the United States. The document mentions Prince Ferdinand and a card to enlist Bulgarian services in the matter, with the aim of support within the country.
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Bulgaria
New York
Prince Ferdlnang
United States
Tree Bulgaria
Methodist Board Seeks BalkansUpdate for Policy
New York Jan 9 The board of foreign missions of the Methodist church has requested Rev B F Count superintendent of the missions in Dalgar to report immediately on the political situation in Bulgaria and the potential recognition and action if the country becomes independent Prince Ferdinand is described as generous in his treatment of denominational interests and patronage is expected.
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New York
Get
Board of Foreign Missions
Methodist Hive
F. Count
Dalgars
Mik Lo Yeport
Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand
Rangers Arrive as Election Tension Roils Hilalga Texas
Special to Tie Light Hilalga Texas reports state rangers arrived to monitor tomorrow’s local elections amid protests over the removal of the county seat further north. Citizens express indignation at troop deployment but say no clash will occur despite the tense mood.
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Hilalga
Tex
Comery
Norh
Stocks Reflect Rumors Of War Headlines
New York stocks opened amid renewed fears of war in eastern Europe. The market showed sharp early selling with big declines in Western Union, Reading, and Consolidated Gas before a partial rebound. Harriman interests faced renewed liquidation as Southern Pacific and Union Pacific sagged, then staged a late rally.
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New York
Europe
Canadian Pacific
Bip
Reading
Consolidated Gas
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Br Ly
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Fretione
Invite Haskell to speak at Paris Texas
Special to The Light Paris says Governor Haskell of Oklahoma may be asked to speak while en route to the Dale Inn fair on October 20. A 19 year old Mexican boy, Solis, drowned in York crook at Seguin last Wednesday. The funeral was held from his late home, 708 South San Baba street, torment being in the Sain Fernando gomwctory.
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Paris
Jos
Pals Solis
York Crook
Seguin
Suilh San Baba Street
Itorment
Sai Fernando
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