Oakville Subscribes 22760 In Addition To Land For Railroad
Oakville Texas residents pledged 22760 plus 40 acres of land and town lots to support a San Antonio to Brownsville railroad. A business club formed, a committee organized to solicit outside subscriptions, and First National Bank to handle funds. The Light party promoted the plan with assurances no liability to residents beyond pledges.
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Oakville
Star
Tex
Gaksville
San Antonio
Hrowdsville
the Light
Liveosk
Ceathville
Clifton. George
Buiness Club
Wesi Caves
Gfl Allen
Gayes
J. P. Brown
T. J. Thurmond
W. J. McMurray
A. G. Norwood
C. 3. Cunningham
Mikasha
Cilimans
Ind
Uumibey
Lown Lata
National
Bann Hy Girder
Mediurras
Nueces
Wealthy Humble field magnate found alive in Houston
J B Webb, once presumed drowned near Galveston after disappearing in June, has been located alive and well in Houston. Partner D R Beatty had held to his death claim until a will or mine clue named J B Webb, a missing Texan, who was brought to Houston and said to suffer mental trouble with no memory of his travels.
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Holston
Tex
J. C. Weitz
Naya
Galvestor
Webb
Jnne
Galveston
Itwin
Tost
D. TR. Beatty
Ivan Will
J. B
Wes
Houston
Showers and Cooler Weather Promise Nationwide
Forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions tonight through the next three days with comparatively mild temperatures. A northern wind is expected to develop, bringing wetter skies to the northwest and east, while the southern regions may see unsettled weather and strong gusts.
Condemned killer Hangs self in cell at Buda
Specta in The Light of San Marcos Texas reports Mexican condemned man Neris who was to be hanged for murdering a wife at Buda leapt to death in his prison cell by hanging himself with a blanket strap from the ceiling. Corrections indicate he died from the hanging. The case stirred public debate on the death penalty.
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San Marcos
Tey
Onl
Neris
Buda
Nevlo
Farmer gored to death by bull in field
Special report from The Diane in Wastland Lex Oct 17 describes the death of a 30 year old farmer found in Sanders pasture four miles east of town after being gored and kicked by a named bull. His clothing showed signs of a brutal struggle as the animal pursued him across the field toward a threshing area.
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Wastland
Marley Seaborn
Fleet damaged and life lost in typhoon near Philippines
Tokio reports details of a northeast gale off Luzon on Oct 12 and 13 as the American battle fleet sought Yokohama. Boats lost and men drowned aboard Rhode Island, Minnesota, and other ships while seas ran high, with crews saving some lives amid a treacherous storm. The voyage stirred warm Japanese hospitality and noted naval ties as Perry’s era referenced. Prince Ito signed the message at the foreign office.
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Tokio
Battlestay Feet
Amos
Philippine
Arrval
Yokohama
Associated Press
Feet
Ligon
Virsinia
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Eads
William Fuller
Nate
Rhode Island
Y“A. Gladden
Minnesota
Yokohams
Japan
Yokotan
Gaienodore Perry
United States
Webesme
Prince Ita
Tan
Slatesmar
Murder indictments against Hains Bros stir Queens grand jury
New York October 17 indictments charging Captain Peter At Haina and J Jenkins Hains with murder in the fifth degree were handed up by the Queens county grand jury at Whitish. The indictments were released today as part of the ongoing case connected to the My Side Yacht affair and alleged killings during August and prior.
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New York
Indictman
Peter At. Haina
Jenkins
Haing
Queens County Grand Jury
Vandals Damage Mill Near Naples in Texas
Enecaly The Light reports Sulivan Sanford mill near Naples suffered cut wells and other damage. The loss is mounting, forcing a temporary shutdown while repairs are planned. A large workforce was dismissed and employment halted. A reward was offered for the arrest of the guilty party.
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Enecaly
Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Sulivan-Sanford
Naples
Pendig Repalra
Negro man held on embezzlement charge
A black man identified as Mott was arrested by Chief Deputy Parker and an officer from Mia county amid a roundup. He is wanted to answer to embezzlement of funds from a nearby society.
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Ann Ouneer Parker
Sarnrise
Misa
Two Burn to Death in Indiana Fire
In Nowanslle on October 17, two tenants perished in a dangerous blaze. Firemen could not reach the burning structure, and residents were overwhelmed by smoke. The town lacked fire protection, and the lost lives amount to a tragic result of this facility fire.
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Indiana
Nowanslle
Shirley
Pryoy Sind Vn
Armenians Massacred in Turkish Offensive Report
Berlin dispatch from the Turkish capital notes Armenians in Witanselhir murdered and subjected to fearsome treatment as troops moved through the town. Residents report women and children slain or abused and the populace overwhelmed by the Turkish advance.
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Berlin
Get
Incomplete Asylum Investigation Reaches Austin
State Revenue Agent MeDomated has not completed the asylum inquiry into the Southwest books. He traveled to Austin to review records in the state treasury for finalizing the audit. A final report to the governor is expected, with claims of no loss to the agency and potential discrepancies under review.
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Austin
Judge Howell Dies By Suicide After Political Grilling
Newark Oct 17 Judge Jude Howell of the criminal court shot himself in a city park today as he awaited appearance in court. He was in poor condition and not expected to recover. Earlier he faced sharp political criticism and challenged his accusers to respond to a demand for replies.
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Newark
Jude Howell
Tha
Criminal Court
Wnself
Howell
Moore Funeral Here Burial in the East
J. TL Ravage, agent for the G Bedell Moore estate, received telegram from Mrs Moore stating five general party would arrive in San Antonio Wednesday, services to be held at Al Marks church, then remains to Willingport for interment. funeral service not yet set.
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J. TL. Ravage
G. Bedell Moore
Moore
San Antonio
al. Marks’ Church
Willlingport, Pi
Post Office Sees Surge in Money Orders at Station
Patrons flooded the post office yesterday with a high demand for money orders. The day’s total money orders reached 200, well above the usual 120, signaling a notably busy period at the main post office.
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
The local weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with showers possible on Sunday. The 24 hour low was 72 degrees and the high reached 86 degrees with a slight chance of rain across the area.
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San Anstonia
Bandays
Ovine
Callan
Bullatin
Foreign Bureau Chief Resigns Over Fair Cost Burden
Enrique Ornelas Mexican consul in San Antonio cites heavy costs of running the foreign bureau for the Fair, including un reimbursed water filmment expenses and deficits funded personally. He resigns from the fair directorate and as foreign bureau director while offering continued support to San Antonio interests.
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Fair Association
Mexico
Enrique Ornelas
San Antonio
Fair Directorate
Foreign Bureau
Mr. Ornelas
Fair Management Gais
UN Board of Directors
Antonio Eaterputas
Fale
St Hedwig GOP Rally Draws 2200 At Catholic Church
A large audience of about 2200 people gathered at St Hedwig Catholic Church for a Republican rally in the afternoon. Speakers included state legislative candidate A T Crook, sheriff Ray Limbert, and others, with the event stirring strong local interest as congregants welcomed the candidates after service.
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Amy Fio Remblican
Enity Uekians
St. Hedwig
Crook
Ray Limbert
Shetitt
T. Sutin
Bank
Constulluy
Typhoon Claims 300 at Chang Chow
A Chang Chow report from Alay on October 17 states a typhoon damaged the area killing about 300 people and leaving many injured. Local authorities and aid teams scramble to assess the destruction and organize relief.
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Chang Chow
Nebraska Military Academy Destroyed by Fire
Lincoln October 17. The Nebraska Military Academy three miles west of the city was destroyed by fire today. Loss estimated at 100000 with 20000 insurance. Sixty five bars were scattered and these were taken from the Milady.
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Lincoln
Nels
Nebraski Miliary
Prisoner Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
The docket reports B Aiken convicted of second degree murder in a case tied to Fut Clancy. The verdict notes an eight year sentence in the state penitentiary with potential parole consideration. details on the trial and jurisdiction appear incomplete in the clipping.
Forest Fire Horror Strikes Northern Michigan Death Toll Rises
A northern Michigan disaster reports 17 known dead and widespread wildfires sweeping Cheboygan Presque Isle Alpena and surrounding counties. Flames destroy farms and logging camps and threaten towns including Houghton and Alpena as officials scramble to assess losses and organize relief. Affected areas include Sault Ste Marie Grayling Cadillac and Rogers City with extensive property damage and evacuations underway.
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Arena
Midh
Presque Isle Comity
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
Alpena
Altoona
Michigan
Trinity
Timner
Milterstbing
Elmira
Gaylord
Johannesburg
Otsego
Cadillac
Wexford
Grayling
Crawford
State Commission
Grawn
Grand Traverse Couty
Casavilly
Bag Axe
Hurd
Upper Peninsula
Sault’ Ste. Marie
Menonimee
Renaba
Calimet
Houghton
Hox
Densa
Stoke
Alay
Mensiurea
Men Deserted Women and Children in Burning Car
Survivor accounts detail a Metz train wreck and forest fire five miles south of Metz where a burning cedar pile trapped a passenger car. Men fled for safety while women and children cried for help, many leaping burning logs to escape. Arthur White of Metz described escaping the blaze as flames enveloped the coach and a brother and boy perished nearby.
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Bay
Bay City
Mets
Metz
Tules
Posen
Arthur White
Metz No Yar
War talk to renewed war talk in Paris
Paris reports a tense mood between Bulgaria and Turkey as both sides brace for possible escalation. Bulgaria rejects a German offer and Austria-Hungary may press for independence if a settlement on the Oriental railroad is reached with Turkey. France urges renewed peace counsels and prudent diplomacy.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Austrio-Hungary
Elyauliy
Puweve
Uallag Fair Opened Today By Lieutenant Governor
The twenty third annual state fair opened at 10 o clock with Lieutenant Governor Daridéon presiding. Prominent citizens and officers attended as twenty counties participated. Numerous private exhibits greeted attendees, and organizers expected record attendance.
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Syccaloe ‘the Light
Dallas
Tex
Govarnoy Daridéon
Beveridge speech runs past midnight in Oklahoma tour
Senior Heveringa of Indiana confirmed Beveridge spoke until 2 a.m. and did not finish his address as he continued a tour through Oklahoma. Oslatonia City, kia, Vel. y-Ab Uiengi tie attended the event despite the late hour.
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Oslatonia
Kia
Heveriiga
Okla
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