Heroic Act May Earn Carnegie Recognition for Stappenbeck
The late Charles Stappenbeck died after attempting to stop a runaway wagon to save a boy Sabino Pelaya. Wesley Peacock advocates for Carnegie Hero Fund recognition, aiming to secure $2000 for Stappenbeck’s widow, with trustees in Pittsburgh considering the Texas case as meritorious.
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Charles Stappenteck
Carnegie
San Allontans
Wesley Peacock
Pittsburg
Stappenbeck
Buena Vista
South Salado Giveats
Sabino Pelaya
Beng
Hhmself
Pea
Cork
Carna- Bloberg Fund
Widedt
Fire destroys carload of merchandise at Fusco yards
Special to The Light. Sherman, Texas October 14 Fire in the Fusco yards destroyed an entire car of merchandise belonging to J. J. Deering of Henrietta. The loss is 14500 dollars with no insurance.
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Sherman
Tex
Fusco
J. J. Deering
Henrietta
Gordon burglary chase ends with robber killed in fight
October 14 report from Gordon Texas says a posse pursues burglars who robbed Blewitt McDonald and Hennegat stores. One bandit killed, another wounded and escaped. Foreign killer among them, two faced fleeing. posse heads toward Fort Worth to deter further robberies.
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Weatherford
Tex
Blewitt
McDonald
Hennegat
Gordon
Santo
Fort Worth
Simmons Line Activity Near Pleasanton Texas
Survey parties under Dr Charles F Simmons began work seven miles south of Pleasanton and another group west of town as plans outline a railroad northward. Headquarters at Pleasanton note multiple lines, with one townsite mapped at Black Hill and another westward as a possible opposition site.
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Pleasanton
Tex
Charles F. Staimons
Black Hin
Simmons
Wie
Pleuzanton
Simmons City
Black Hill
Simmons Survey Party
Con
Dr. Simmons
le Bulla
Dr Simmons Buys Ties for New Line
A report notes Dr Simmons arranging a purchase of ties for a new product line. The item features a discussion with representatives from leading lumber firms about materials and branding options.
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DR. Simmons
NEW Line
Market Report from Port Worth Tex and Missouri City
Special to The Sage notes grain quotes for Wheat and Corn with prices under No 2 and No 4 grades, cattle and hog markets show higher tops for choice beef and hogs, with hogs and cattle price ranges listed. report mentions Hood Spears prime and various fats with a general market uptick across commodities.
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Port Woh
Tex
HOOD
Spears
Choice
Grain Market Note Appears from 88th Trading Desk
Fragmentary grain market note mentions corn and market figures with unclear data. The text shows garbled terms and lacks identifiable entities or concrete actions. No clear event, date, or organization is extractable for a solid summary.
Stamp Sales Jump in Nine Months at San Antonio Post Office
Stamp sales in San Antonio during July August and September show an $11 499 01 increase over 1907 figures according to Postmaster John J Stevens The surge is tied to election year activity though July and August individually exceed the prior year The post office reports the cancelling machine is too slow and inspectors recommend a faster model to handle up to 600 letters per minute.
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San Antonio
San Anetonia
Ga Antonin
Stevens
Post Office
Letter shows Brownsville region backs San Antonio to Brownsville railroad
A 1908 letter from WH B. Hinkly in Brownsville expresses strong local support for a rail link from San Antonio to Brownsville via Hidalgo. He offers land near the river for a bonus and pledges development plans including subdividing land, establishing factories, and colonizing the area to boost immediate value and accelerate construction. He asks for an early reply and cites regional benefit and cooperation.
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Brownsville
San Antonio
Tex
Hidalgo
Rio Grande River
St. Bow M
Sime
Les
Ind
J. 2. Landrum
B. Hinkly
Germany Acts With England Over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Paris dispatch reports Germany would follow Britain's line on the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria Hungary. Austria Hungary stands isolated. Russia cautions powers to safeguard interests at upcoming conference. Reports also note unrest in Jerusalem area and Turkish control disputes in Macedonia. British warships gather near Rhodes as tensions rise in the region.
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Paris
Constantinople
Tewtit Pasha
Germany
Great Britain
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria- Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Jatta
Palestine
Austria
Genecasiona
Berlin
Hungary
Turkey
Bisata
Herzegovina
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Oriental Railroad
Roumania
Dardanelles
Greece
Railroad project advances from Macdona to Simmons City
Dr. Simmons confirms contracts for 35 miles of rails with Colich of Chicago to build a line from Macdona to Simmons City, extending toward Brownaville. About 25 years of rails were shaped yesterday for the project, grading is underway, and Simmons plans to stay several days to direct operations. Distance Macdona to Simmons City is about 70 miles. He says work will proceed after finishing current division.
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Brownaville
Sblumons
Yegavl
Sleul
Cohen
Black Pollars Iron Company
Chicngo
Simmons
Colich
Mmore
Kor. Simmons
Arene
Untidy Horse Leads to Fine in Corporation Court
The court met this morning as officials fined an individual for leaving a horse untied. A second party, identified as Jake Goffyian or Lia, was implicated in the disturbance during the crusade march. A Watied incident and a separate contribution from TWoftman to the corporation court were noted.
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Jake Goffyian
Twoftman
Corporation
Taft's train derailed again in Catlin Junction incident
Special train was derailed today on a spur from the Pennsylvania line to Catlin Junction. The accident caused a delay of about two hours and disrupted service.
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Cailiz
Ohio
Catlin Junction
Firemen Purchase Delayed by City Council Action
Fire committee delays purchase of two fire engines two hose wagons and one wick as council adjourns this morning amid urgent demand for equipment. Committee reports indicate setting a firm recommendation early next week with a resolution to modify hours for engineer work at main street stations.
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Mhe
Alotmain
Bron Chang
Suffragettes in London Court Arraignment
In London on a rainy Monday at Bow Street Police Court crowds gathered as suffragettes faced arraignment for demonstrations in front of Parliament. Three leading suffragists Mrs Drummond Mrs Pankhurst and Miss Gristabal Pankhurst demand trial by jury. The case was postponed to October 21 as traffic disruption and injuries were reported during the protests.
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London
Drummond
Pannkhinst
Gristabal Pankhurst
Detroit Clinches Victory Over Chicago In Final Game
In a decisive World Series clash at Bennett Park Detroit thrives as Donovan and Reusbach face Chicago’s doomed effort. Detroit leads 6 to 2 after innings, with a banner crowd watching as the American League champions seal the win and the series amid showers and cool weather.
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Vetroit
Michel i
Detroit
Chicago
Pleasanton Business Men Support Rail Project Subscriptions
In a letter from The Light's San Antonio to Brownsville dated Oct 14, Pleasanton business leaders pledge strong support. Citizens have committed $20,000 to the railroad plan with hoped-for at least $25,000 more south of town. The Pleasanton Business Men's Club vows active assistance in securing rights of way and organizing committees.
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Brownsville
San Antonio
The
Light
Pleasanton
Texas
Campbellton
Towen
Calvin G. Bass
Pleasanton Leaders Push Railroad Hope in Atascosa County
In Pleasanton Texas a small town of about 1000, business men led by George M. Martin press for a railroad to boost prosperity. Subscriptions totaling 825,009 with bank deposits and pledges aim to raise at least 5,000 more, supported by local officials like H. G. Martin and Judge Abernathy. They cite growing crops, water, and freight activity as proof a line would pay within five to ten years, despite questions about profitability.
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Cand Glyven
Georye ML Martin
Pleasanton Business Men's Organization
The
Light
San Antonio Bushes
Pleasenton
Pleasanton
E. L. Sharpe
Martin
Pleasanton Business Men
Crub
Tulge Key
Abernathy
Hhewlee
John R. Carrington
San Antonio
Wndey
Atascosa County
Texas
Sam Antonio
Wayesville
Mine A Tomb After Fire Underground For 100 Men
Kosnigsburg Prugsia Oct 14 A fire broke out this morning in a mine gallery of the Königsburg coal mines trapping about 100 men. Six hours have passed with no contact. miners sent to surface report the crews spreading through the mine as anxious families gather near the entrance awaiting word.
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Kosnigsburg
Prugsia
Qet
Piro
Knonigsburg
Anon
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