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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1912

Page

4

Bandits Rob Train. Messenger Shot as They Flee Lootless

Four masked bandits hobbled a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train near Hatfield and Potter at 2 AM. Express Messenger Burgett was seriously wounded but expected to recover. a bandit was shot and captured by a sheriff’s posse, who deserted his companions. The raid yielded no loot. reports tie it to two similar robberies in the region last week and nearby Oklahoma incidents.

Fort Smith Ark Kansas City Southern Hatfield Potter Burgett Mena Kansas City

Automobile Licenses Listed for Yantis Kuntz and Richter

No 2819 J C Yantis at 1807 Lombrano Street. No 2820 John J Kuntz at 105 West Woodlawn Avenue. No 2821 W L Richter at 427 South Laredo Street.

J. C. Yantis Lombrano St John J. Kuntz West Woodlawn Avenue W. L. Richter South Laredo Street

Eyewitnesss Fail to ID Beaker Gunmen in Rosenthal Case

In New York on Oct 11 Thomas Ryan a chauffeur and eye witness refused to identify any of four gunmen as the shooter in Herman Rosenthal murder. Other witness Giovanni Stanich named Whitey Lewis as one of three seen firing a shot but could not ID the others.

New York Thomas Ryan Herman Rosenthal Charles Becker Moss Goff Jacob Morris Luban Whitman Newark Criminal Court Ryan Rosenthal Whitey’ Lewis McIntyre Justice Goff Mr. Moss Giovanni Stanich Staunch Whitey Lewis

Governor and State Lead Turkey Trot at Cuero

Governor Colquitt will lead more than 10 000 turkeys in a ceremonial parade at Cuero Texas November 25 to 27 for the annual turkey trot. The event draws farmers driving flocks to market as Cuero’s region is called the world’s greatest turkey growing area.

Houston Tex Texas Cuero Rice Institute Colquitt

Body Found in Vacant Farm House Sparks Unwritten Law Murder Claim

Indianola Miss Oct 11 report says the body of A R Holman formerly of Carroll county was found in a vacant farm house. Authorities pursue Arthur Seay as Holmans alleged killer amid claims of unwritten law motive.

Indianola Miss A. R. Holman Carroll County Arthur Seay Holman

Labor rally plans welcome for John Mitchell in Houston

Organized labor unites to greet John Mitchell when he arrives in Houston on Monday to deliver an address. The event signals strong backing for the labor leader in the city.

Houston Tex Organized Labor John Mitchell

Riebe Undertaking Co Ato Ambulance Service

Riebe Undertaking Co operates ambulance service from 221 E Com with phone 341.

Riebe Undertaking Co Ato Ambulance Service

Quiroga Arrested by Federal Authorities

Miguel Quiroga Sr., secretary to Gen. Bernardo Reyes and later to Pascual Orozco, was arrested at his San Antonio home by U S Deputy Marshals for violation of neutrality laws. He is jailed in San Antonio Lum, with a $5000 bond set and possible transfer to Brownsville for a preliminary hearing.

Miguel Quiroga Sr Bernardo Reyes General Reyes Mexico Pascual Orozco San Pedro Avenue United States Holloman Rebentisch Brownsville Quiroga T. S. Maxey Waller Burns San Antonio Canada Orozco R. L. Edwards

Florida growth eyed by Medina Valley official

C H Kearney chief engineer for Medina Valley Irrigation returned from a Florida trip noting Jacksonville’s rapid growth and suggesting San Antonio could benefit from its tourist oriented approach. He described Florida hotels, paved streets, and a 20 foot brick road extending 16 miles from Jacksonville to Tampa to aid recreation for visitors.

Florida C. H. Kearney Medina Valley Irrigation Company Jacksonville San Antonio Jackoonville Tampa Kearney

Sells Organizes Canvass Committees in Houston

National Democratic Committeeman Cato Sells, after talks with leading Democrats, formed committees for a systematic canvass funded by campaign money. The groups started work today in Houston.

Importation of Crude Materials Reaches New High in 1912

United States eight month total of crude materials for manufacturing hits a record at 14,710,000 pounds, up from 13,500,000 a year earlier. Cotton imports rise to 102,500,000 pounds vs 88,000,000 in 1911, with hides, India rubber, fibres, wool and lumber also up. Value of all crude materials for eight months totals 418,807,359 dollars, compared with 343,623,486 in 1911.

Washington, D.C United States Unite States India

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