Hearst Talks Party Reform at Cooper’s Duton Night
William R Hearst declares corruption in both old parties machines controls state politics. He points to Standard Oil funding of senators and Democratic tool use by corporate interests, criticizing the Republican and Democratic parties amid the election season. He rebukes the New York wing and applauds reform rhetoric.
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Hearst
Wire
New York
William R. Hearst
Cooper's Duton
Mr. Hearst
Républiais
Enator Foraker
Batley
Forakey
Standard’ Oil
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Ivestlinn
Republicw
Rev EQ Potr Publican Party
Hualnngs
Ae Phyland
Marriage Lost Her Husband His Title Princess Aucrspers
Fragmentary notice notes a marriage affecting a noble title and royal status. It mentions Princess Aucrspers formerly Misa Florence Blisworth Hazard of Shrewsbury and a husband whose title is disputed. Reports efforts to reinstate an emperor or prince status are indicated amid garbled wording and unclear names.
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Aucrspers
Misa Florence Blisworth Hazard of
Shrewsbuy No
Francis Joseph ‘Rein
Austrian saloon owner dies after nine days illness
After nine days of illness, 47 year old Mueller died at his home on Commerce Street. A native of Austria, he had lived in San Antonio for decades and operated a saloon. Survived by daughters Maria and Trmit, sons Wind AM Nieller, and other relatives. He was a member of Slemering lodge No. 22, Orden of Hermann Sons, and the Mutual Aid society. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 5, with Slemering lodge assisting. interment in Hermann Sons cemetery.
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Austria
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Mutual Aid Society
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Herminm) Sons
Blowout at Hardy oil field demolishes derrick
Special to The Light reports a Hardy oil well blew out at noon while a 6 inch pipe was being set 600 feet deep. Sand mud and debris surged, the derrick was destroyed, and this marks the second blowout in the field with prior destruction noted. Local San Antonians show optimism about pay prospects amid the incident.
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Markham
Atlantic Fleet Anchors at Quis Harbor After Voyage
Sunday morning reports describe the U S Atlantic battleship fleet entering Quis harbor. The Yankton was the first American ship to arrive amid fog and crowds along the shore watched the approaching Japanese battleships parade by. A reception committee and diplomats awaited the flagship and officers of the fleet.
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Uncle Sam
Anxchines
Quis Harbor
Yankton
Thes Habhor
Waalute
Morelen
San Angelo Man Sells Large Land Parcel and Auto Van
A San Angelo resident disposed of over 20 009 acres near The Light San Angelo Tax Oct Wat Gale and a 10 000 acre ranch near Schleicher County. The deal totals about 55 000 dollars with buyers planning to establish a colony and develop the land.
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Fort Worth to Erect Largest Hospital Aboard Rail Link
Fort Worth, Tex October 17. The Nyigoo-Reek stand Trinity & Trails Valley Beaver railroads today announced plans to build a hospital here listing 100000. The project aims to create the largest railroad institution in the south. A. J. Dudilon, president of Frisco, will be here shortly to review and decide the details.
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Trinity & Trakes
Valley
Beaver T
A. J. Duiduon
Frisco
Famous Jam General Dies After River Passage War
Spoclh Cable to The Light reports Field Marshal Nocau, famed for forcing passage of the Yili river at the outbreak of the Risalodapamese war, and for the Battle of Nanshin, is dead.
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Nocau
Yili
Nanshin
Jealous Kingsville Man Kills Woman Then Ends His Life
A Kingsville man killed a woman with bullets then shot himself, ending the tragedy in a double murder suicide. Local authorities investigated the incident, naming the deceased woman and the suspect. Details on motive and circumstances remained scarce as officials urged caution in reporting.
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Kingsville
Tragedy in Kingsville as rancher shoots wife then kills self
In Kingsville Texas on October 17 George Ray owner of a livery stable shot and killed his wife before turning the pistol on himself. Police report two shots in the wife and two in the head, whiskey and jealousy cited as motives. Three young children found crying beside the bodies. Ray, about 30 plus years old, was a son of Fr Ray a noted Alice stockman and brother of Joe Ray of Alice.
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Tex
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Philodean
Ray
Hoth Hay
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Alice
Joe Ray
Tay
Mies Sharp
Ali
Ives
Blast Blows Four Into Eternity at Kaneville Plant
An explosion at a Kaneville plant killed four workers, including Pete McGunumr, Daniel Peily, Arthur Feily, and Carl Feily, who were engaged as investigators handling explosive mixtures. The blast scattered cans and wreckage, with remains and bone fragments found nearby. Investigators believe a dropped container caused the chain reaction as the men were transporting material to the factory.
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Kaneville
Leven
Pete McGunur
Daniel
Peily
Arthur Feily
Carl Feily
Ivestergs
Ihe Netary
Girl Blaver Out On Bail In Father Killing Case
Speatal to The Light reports 16 year old Restie Guittith released on bond after shooting her father. Trial set for January. Family presence noted. defendant calm, guarded at home. Also reported: Granbury fatal automobile collision kills three, with two injured. vehicle overturned after derailment near railway engine.
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Bessie Guittith
Sitet
Texas Beats Baylor In Lone Star Clash 27-40 Score
Texas defeated Baylor 40 to 27 as Ken Baylor sparked the team with two quick touches. Reldkake and Léonard led Texas in scoring while Pett and Rolinson contributed for Baylor in the early afternoon game.
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Anatin
Tex
War Clouds Loom Over Balkans As Europe Grips
Special dispatches from Paris report growing war clouds over the Balkans as Turkey mobilizes Anatolian forces and Bulgaria braces for possible action. Paris and London cables note Turkish frontiers, Austrian troops movements, and fears of a general European war if any major power becomes involved.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Europe
Waco Defeats Temple High in Gridiron Clash
Special to the Light Wave from Tex Oct 17 reports Waco winning 12 to 9 in a football game against Temple High School. The contest featured a decisive Waco rally and solid defense securing the victory.
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Tample High School
Tex
Waco
Temple Bina
Near Fatal Mule Attack in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches man narrowly escapes death after a mule kicks him during a nighttime incident. The assailant animal, described as mute and uncontrolled, attacked in darkness. A rescuer found the victim badly injured and near death, with medical help required urgently.
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Nacogdoches
Tex
Bnory
Tal Ve
Germans Celebrate Teuton Settlement Anniversary
Galveston residents plan a commemorative event tomorrow marking the first Teuton settlement in the area. The gathering will honor the community’s historic roots tied to the early Galveston German settlers and include local speakers and observances.
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Syecat
Gulventon
Tex
Tomornoow
Ict
Local Weather Report Fragment Unclear and Messy
Fragmentary weather note mentions four hour period and temperatures but text is garbled. Key entities unclear. No reliable readings, locations, or times can be determined from readable content.
Potential Southern Pacific Route Rises to Divide San Antonio
A distorted but urgent plea warns that a planned Beeville to Eagle Pass extension could bypass San Antonio, shifting Mexico traffic to Houston and eroding local economies. It argues counties south of Beeville stand to lose growth if the line favors a Houston corridor, urging swift civic action.
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Seegile
Eagle Pass
South Weel
Texas
San Anitonio
Beavis Wed
Houston
Nekico
Evora Shefford
Mexico
San Anconto
Southern Pacific
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Eagie Pass
Bee
Livewall
McMallen
LaSalle
Dimmit
Maverick
Bogle Pass
Rio Grande
LaSalle County
Dimmit County
McMullen
Nueces Valley
Millionaire Kidnapping Case Stuns City and Investigators
A wealthy Houston magnate, abducted after a staged escape attempt near St. Louis, is held in a Galveston area house. Pinkerton detectives search for the captive while captors demand 45000 as a ransom. The case, details disputed by the company, centers on the missing man’s perilous condition and ongoing inquiry.
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St. Louis
Taplin
Webb
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MD Saya
Pan Unt
Burglar Blows Safe in Town Bank Robbery
A burglar rigged a blast at a local bank, breaching a strongroom and scattering money but failing to claim a haul. Police traced a lead to nearby routes before the thief vanished amid the ensuing investigation and a wide search across the town.
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Eish
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Sher -Townsend
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Tigre
Falls to Probable Death In Gainesville Carpenter Fall
J Ramney a 61 year old carpenter in Gainesville fell from a toy of the Gainesville company s holding tonight sustaining injuries. Doctors fear he may die as a result. The accident occurred in Gainesville Texas on June 17.
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J. Ramney
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Pany
Texas Pioneer James C Harrigan Dies in North Texas
James C Harrigan, a pioneer settler in northern Texas and a Civil War veteran, dies here at advanced age. The longtime resident of Greenville area was known for his frontier work and community involvement, leaving a legacy tied to early Texas settlement.
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Greenville
Tex
WeThmer
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Texsa
Well Lawn
Taft Loss Noted In Ohio Maine Taft Headlines
Ohio reports Taft ahead by careful margins while re polls misstate results and observers debate outcome. Congressmen Slayden and Clark weigh in with telegrams and forecasts citing national financial committee sources as pundits split on Missouri and Wisconsin chances. News wire commentary from Chicago and Cincinnati notes Republican tilt and Bryan prospects.
Girl vows to shield brother in Michigan strangling case
Edna Mann, 15, sister of Lamara Mann, declares she will save her brother by lying about an alibi in the Michigan rambling house murder case. Police press for arrest and indictment as investigators fight to build a complete case against Lamara Mann amid West publicity surrounding the long running strangling probe in Chicago.
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Wire
Chicago
Edna Mann
Lamara Mann
Frances Gilmora Thompson
Michigan
Mani
Malm
Fire Sinks Asylum Fire Sinks Asylum Panthers Panic At Terrell
A blaze at an asylum in Terrell trapped about 259 women patients in the afternoon. Panic spread as authorities struggled to regain control but there were no deaths or injuries. The fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damages and was believed to be caused by defective wiring.
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Terrell
Juarez Concession Reported By El Paso Stockman
A stockman in El Paso announces plans to spend water of Milton during October in Juarez while securing a concession from Provincial Director. The brief notes a building drive and trade activity tied to the line near Juarez as part of the ongoing expansion efforts.
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Mifsian
Speing
Tex
Chas
Svend ‘ Watter
Milton du
Lavy
Juarez
Diar
100000 Stricken People Stop Fight on Blaze in Forest
Thousands flee as a major wildfire rages across forest lands prompting residents and officials to seek aid. Local authorities urge evacuations and a petition effort aims to secure fast relief and firefighting resources.
Death and Destruction From Great Forest Fires
Across northern Michigan and Marion county Ohio wildfires devastate vast tracts. Tens of thousands are homeless as flames threaten towns and farms. Death tolls climb with reports of burned residents and widespread property loss. Emergency prayers rise for rain and relief as crews battle the infernos.
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Almiztity
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Metz
Bolton
South Rogers
Ohio County
Hearst
Marion
Marion County
de Larue
Severn
Larue
Hlaya
Train Maims Man at San Marcos Crossing
An I N G train crashed into a man in a carriage at a San Marcos crossing today injuring him seriously with probable death. The horse accompanying the man escaped injury as authorities investigated the accident and conferred with railroad officials.
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San Marcos
August von Buvirritn
Tex
von Auverrion
Van Alstyne Leads Citizens in National Campaign Toward Funds
In Bryan and Van Alstyne, leading locals showed support for a national Democratic campaign. The effort aimed to canvass for funds and rally leading citizens today to influence the national political effort.
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Alstyne
van ‘Alstyne
Pex
Negro Flirt with Democrats Mest In Dallas and Plan to Affiliste With Sryan Men
A garbled Dallas October item notes Texas groups pressing for a state convention by October 21 to align with Democratic efforts. The fragmentary text mentions organizations and party alignment but is largely unreadable.
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Dallas
Tex
Houston Not Hit By Wind Report Gains Currency
Erroneous years old weather report circulates in Houston claiming a heavy storm struck the city, but the report is disputed and seen as unreliable by officials.
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Houston
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