Hearst Sued for 600000 in Omaha Seizure Attempt
In Omaha a sheriff served a $600,000 lawsuit on William Randolph Hearst during a visit from Seattle to New York. Hearst declined admittance, the door was broken in by Deputy Stewart, and Hearst later answered questions, saying he would not oppose service and that funding for a suit from Governor Haskell was not yet guaranteed. The incident occurred amid a chaotic scene with Mrs. Hearst inside.
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Neb
Union Pacific
R. Hearst
Sonaire
Lim
Wunder
Ahel
Haskell
Douglas County
Nebraska
Shere Staward
Coury
Hearst
Seattle
New York
Stewart
Flewa
Sharif
Demandad
Law
Hearati Mythe
Abs. Hearst
Sewart
Superintendent Giron Resigns From Public Schools
The English language claim is cited as insufficient to supervise Spanish teaching. Deois RT. Giron, the recently appointed Spanish supervisor, will present reasons for tendering resignation to the school board, likely to be acted upon at the upcoming regular meeting on October 21.
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Wlegt
Nis
Thehool Board
AENC
Werthestag Tisht
Santa Fe Maskell Speech Distorted by OCR Errors
A garbled report from Santa Fe records Maskell speaking at an October event. The fragment notes officials here, a crowd, a passenger, flowers and property, with unclear references to authorities and a public reaction. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to interpret.
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Es Fort
Worth
Tex
Santa ‘Pe
Olisen Enor
Maskell
Hatfield Faces Murder Charge Rumors From Texas
Special to The Light in Sherman Texas reports Hatfield not yet declared guilty and awaiting a likely hearing in San Jose California. Fears persist Hatfield may contest charges while denying involvement as authorities prepare for possible action.
Slayden Seeks Campaign Funds and Support on Tour
Congressmen James L. Slayden returns from a campaign swing through Michigan and Texas praising gains and urging more funds from the national committee. He says the committee is hampered by limited aid, will push to cover speakers’ expenses, and predicts strong Democratic results in New York and Ohio.
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James L. Slayden
Michals
Michigan
Mr .Slayden
National Democratic Committee
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National Committee
Pamds
Million Dollar Fire Consumes Chicago Industrial Complex
A blaze destroyed a million dollars worth of property at a Chicago site tied to the Blin Joiet and Fastern railway. The fire swept through warehouse and offices, impacting Tad Tatarantiona Gull company records and surrounding freight cars along 13rd Street and Calumet River.
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Jil
Vic
Tatarantiona Gull Company
Fastern
Calumet
Injunction hearing set for October 24 in Dobrowolski case
A court order schedule notes an injunction hearing on October 24 involving L. M. Wagner and husband seeking action against William Dobrowolski and others. The text references ward, city blocks, and property deeds amid a civil dispute in Batliger Texas, outlining preliminary steps and parties but lacking clear procedural details.
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PortysNtthy
Het Court
L. M Wagner
Wagner
William Dobrowolski
Stepheny
Batliger
Tex
Phestlile
New City
Melvin Meadows Acquitted in Local Murder Case
In Pleasant Texas Det W The Hey charges against Melvin Meadows were acquitted today. The case drew wide attention due to the prominence of the individuals involved and the jurors returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Melvin Meadows
Quilty
Pleasant
Tex
Light's Party Welcomed at Mercedes in Rio Grande Valley
A cordial invitation extends to an automobile party visiting Mercedes, described as the fastest growing city in the Inner Rio Grande valley. The note from the Daily Light of San Antonio congratulates the group on their enterprise and notes Mercedes as a budding hub, with mentions of a road through land and a Mercedes line for the railroad.
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Mercedes
Tex
Daily Light
San Antonio
Rio Grande Valley
Light's auto party backs San Antonio Browns ville railroad bid
Special to The Light from Oakville Texas reports The Lights auto party reached town. A mass meeting tonight will present a proposition to build a railroad from San Antonio to Brownsville. Supporters, including Clifton George, push a $40,000 bonus from Live Oak backers to entice the route through Live Oak County.
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Clifton George
Yleelytorn
B. Carine
Paty
Grownsville
Live Bea
Live Oak
Georges
Carrington
Republicans Prepare for Trouble in Local Campaign
By DLP the county Republicans plan an all day meeting at St Hedwig tomorrow with all candidates present and an appearance by speakers. A Sunday meeting is set at Von Gromy followed by another at Benevolencia Hall. County Chairman Julius Penhotner said preparations include seeking a mandamus to force the commissioners' court to allow voter representation at the polls on election day.
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Resay
St. Hedwix
von Grmy
Benevolencia Hall
Julius ¢Penhotnter
Nene
Conc Illsionars
Bomb wrecks bridge isolates capital in Belgrade dispatch
A damaged Belgrade telegram reports a railway bridge over the Bottle river near Vrandal at Fosnli damaged by an explosion. The destruction isolates the capital, cutting communications and severing railway links in the region.
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Belgrade
Bottle River
Vrandal
Fosnli
Markley’s Winter 08 Rail Event Open Season Hints
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Browehen past douson and Vis Ol Joh braking on the Line. References Mark 4s minh on a Toenk, tege and Wowaton sng. Indicates train viewport season opening next March with line maintenance affecting positions.
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Roorge
Benson is Given Death Verdict in 1906 Murder Case
In the Thirty-seventh district court Willie Benson, a 25-year-old Negro, was convicted of murder in the September 1906 killing of Alvert Miller. The jury recommended a death sentence after two trials, with appeals planned. Benson showed no visible emotion as handcuffs were placed, while his attorneys Chester Perry and Nunelly Camp vowed to exhaust all legal avenues.
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Alvert Miller
Benson
Sig Bee
Chester Peivell
Nunelly Camp
Menson
Theo
Bousun
Psney
Miller
Mim
Rangers 70 Enforce Liquor Law Petitioned
Special to The Light Paris Texas citizens of Honey Grove urged Governor Campbell to deploy state rangers to enforce local liquor options. Numerous frost joints and establishments listed are causing trouble and prompting action.
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Paris
Tex
Honey Grove
Campbell
Moore Death Forces New County Bond Arrangements
In the wake of G. Be. Moore's death the West Texas bank and county depository bonds must be reissued. County Treasurer Wallon and County Collector Bitlet face fresh bonds totaling 400 000 for depositors and 60 000 for the treasurer, with 3.00 to 60 000 mentioned. The two week election horizon pressures officials to secure new guarantors and complete bond terms before terms begin.
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Ag & Pondh
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Wo Moore
West Texas Bantead ‘Typal Company
Ag County Depository
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Wallon
Moore
Lievo
Ava
Girl kills her father in Tennessee frontier case
Special to The Light Taytoy Tex Dec 16 An elderly white farmer Critith was shot and killed yesterday by his daughter Bessit after a family dispute. Two shots fired pierced his left breast as the girl, wielding a large knife earlier, threatened violence when she resisted orders. The community contemplates the act as possibly justified and awaits an examining trial tonight.
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Tex
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Hie Vyear
Bessit
Geld Au Wien
Fred
Gyffith
Acton
Werach
Ste
Bryan to Trail Taft in 16 National Campaign Stops
Chicago reports Muele says Wai and Unyny will closely follow Taft, with a October 21 speech in Taft Ohio. Democratic candidate Bryan plans a tour through New Jersey, New York City, and western towns in late October, visiting key cities to rally support amid a flurry of fundraising and stops.
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Wai
J. Unyny
Taft
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Obie
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West Virginia
New Jersey
Tetoy
New York
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Les We Easton
West
Mgain
Aidsaunt
Uhols
Phi
Mito Muth
Otley
Vaughan Quits as Orphanage Head in Texas
Special to The Light reports Vaughan resigns as head of the Texig Methodist Orphanage in Waco Texas. The brief notice notes leadership change and mentions a new election result tied to Bon hain and iWaniger, with unclear dates and names due to OCR errors.
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Vaughan
Waco
Tex
Texig Methodist Orphanage
Meherw
Bonhain
Among the Railroads and Railway Agents Meeting
George W P Lupton, general passenger agent of the San Antonio A Texas Pass Railway, returns from St Louis where he attended the Southwestern General Passenger Agents association meeting. The quarterly session will be held in San Antonio January. C K Dunlap of the Sunnet Maca arrives from Tevslon to confer with officials on weight and passenger figures. Dunlap’s San Antonio visit recalls past ties with old colleagues from the former Mtex'eam Tyternatiwal. A tourist sleeper will run for the fight near Withead, with an excursion train leaving Sunday morning. The Wag reports arrangements for handling the late crowd and ongoing discussions about freight and passenger services.
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Gener
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Oulap
C.K. Dunlap
Sunaet Maca
Tevslon
Dunlap
Sinc
Ak.ie Atiiosta Tak
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Mtex
Eam
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Om Bactic
Waigh
Metvibhin
CP. Ayer
Chartered in Texas bank list amid odd names and figures
Fragmented OCR shows charter details with First State Bank and a sum of 48 000. Names appear as Arsthi Max and others like Suddath Siotdon Witter Leaves Abilene. Capitalization figures 40 000. Scattered phrases imply a corporate registration item with unclear context.
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Max
First State Bank
Trist Com Duby
Abe
Puget Stocksiders
Suddath
Siotdon
Abilene
Witter
Bert Warth
Milley
Ayling Son
Amer
Moore estate to benefit institutions in San Antonio
The San Antonio widow and son await probate of Bertell Moore’s estate with plans for endowments to Protestant Orphans Home and Carnegie Library. He supported Physicians and Surgeons Hospital and the hospital board, and contributed to the new building for Ave D. Moore and family are travel ing to California. Mrs Moore to arrive Monday night.
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San Antonio
Moore
Physicians and Surgeons H Hospital
Aveyne D
Carnegie
Aloore
Bedell Moore
Notice to property owners to appear before tax board
City Clerk Wirts issues a notice to property owners to appear before the board of equalization. Police Sergeant Knaus distributed hundreds of notices to summon owners or require them to show cause why their property taxes should not be raised. The notices are carved for those who could not agree with the city assessor on the assessment.
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Board of Equalization
Nea Moull
Wirts
Sargeant Knaus
Hikers Due at Post This Afternoon
A garbled report notes hikers expected at a post this afternoon with unclear details on personnel and location. The fragment mentions Fort Sam, possible park or post duty, and an anticipated physical exit or action. The text is fragmented and requires verification for precise names and places.
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Phenay Fort Sam Tonstun
Roy
Parketa
Renira
Saton
Dallas Firm Robbed for Third Time
Dallas Texas firm Texas Neckwear company was robbed again last night for the third time this year. Total loss reported at 1500 dollars with three men seen fleeing the scene. Police cautioned about repeat break ins and urged residents to standby for further details.
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Dallas
Texas Neckweur Company
Big Cles
Ces
Wen
Rail line notes show superintendent overseeing port duties
Partial OCR text references SUPT ENRIGHT and a superintendent at a railroad entity, noting tasks around placing items, testing, and arranging movements for polling related to a new policy. The readable fragment hints at a shore area and a near term timetable.
Death List May Grow From Detroit Train Disaster
Detroit reports indicate 17 dead in a relief train blaze en route from Alpena. Victims include women and children. 15 skeletons found in a burned gondola car. Engineer Kinville and another crew member escaped, crawling along the embankment after the crash.
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Mich
Newa
Ceain
Matz
Alpena
Traly
Alpens
George Huston
Bay City
Gondala
Pate
Forest Fire Rumors Tell of Large Funeral Pyre
Alpen Michigan October 16 reports drift in about a relief train after a forest fire near Meta threatening villagers. It is unclear how many were aboard or if any refugees died. Skulls found nearby and survivors crawled along tracks as flames roared with the burning forest on one side.
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Michigan
Alpen
Mich
Menger Ani Indellatte
Meta
Mumber
Mpene, Mich
Metalash
Lon Crainmen
Power
Milterburg
Sondurtoy Kinvile
Enginger Foster
Uutier
Democrats Open Campaign Saturday in Bexar
The Democratic campaign in Bexar county will open with four meetings at Beethoven Hall tomorrow night. Principal speakers include former Congressman Rudolph Kleber and J. F. Wolters of Hongton. County Chairman M. Hildebrand announced hal-Gorth would preside. Citizens are welcome and a special appeal will be made to those of German extraction. The meeting will be followed by social gatherings in San Antonio and the county.
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Beethoven Hall
Rudolph Kleber
J. F. Wolters
Hongton
Cownty
Chaptinnie M
Hildebrand
Hal - Gorth
Trexlig
Allers
San Antonio
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