Pierce Beyond the Pale Stirs Governor's Open Letter
Governor Campbell replies to H Clay Pierce defending Waters Pierce company over a trust charge. He calls Pierce a menace to state sovereignty and insists no court prejudgment will occur while Pierce is a fugitive in Texas. The governor says Pierce deserves no consideration from public officers until a jury in Hurts County reviews the case.
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Pierce
Texas
Covernor Campbell
H. Clay Pierce
The
Waters
Pierce 'l Company
Oil suit certain as state presses Waters-Pierce case
Texas officials announce new action against Waters-Pierce Oil Co and related Standard Oil branches after Kellogg examination evidence. Attorney General Davidson says suits will target other Standard Oil units, with Waters-Pierce appealing in state appellate court. Fort Worth hearing set for November 4 amid expedited receivership focus.
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Austin
Tes
Senator Ratley
Campbell
Dallas
Nicki Matthe
Standard Oil Company
Sn Texas
Standard O8
Texas
Kellogg
New York City
Waters Pierce Oil Company
United States
Court of Civil
Vexag
Supreme Court
Rend
Supreme Court of
Fort, Worth
Fort Worth
Mondas
Balloon race at Forest Park for Bennett cup
Huge gas balloons carrying two men each prepared for a 9 30 start at Forest Park under War Department supervision. Ten signal corps aeronauts assist inflating the balloons under Maurice Mallet guidance. Competing nations include the United States Germany Great Britain and France with multiple teams listed for ascent positions.
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St. Louis
United States
Germany
Great Uritdtia
France
Forest Park
Roosevelt
E. K. Hvans
War Department
Signal Corps
Menure
Maurice Mallet
Ter
Ifrance
Aeron
Pomme
Oscar Fiertsloeh
Tiree
Scco
Kanee
Lotus IL
May Sue Show for Damage to Roads
Special to The Light Waco Texas Oct 1 report alleges Forepaugh and Sells Bros circus parade damaged Waco streets during unloading and transport to show grounds. Streets in the nopavered western depaved areas gave way under wheels causing hundreds of dollars in harm. It remains unclear if legal action will be pursued.
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Waco
Tex
Fifteen prisoners escape from south Alabama prison
A Birmingham message to the Advertiser reports fifteen inmates escaped from the south side prison in Montgomery last night and remain at large. The note follows a federal order by Judge Bryant appointing C B Dorchester as receiver.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmigham
South Side
Wberty
Bryant
Sherman
C. B. Dorchester
Falfurrias Seeks Barber Help To Trim Luxuriant Whiskers
A comical plea from Falfurrias, Texas calls for a barber to tame his lengthy whiskers. The letter, signed by Wesley Pribfurrias, appeals to San Antonio officials and the local trade group for aid, offering a share of proceeds and promising a monthly $100 for skilled work.
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Barber
San Antoio
Texas
SAY GUSHERS SURE IN THE MISSION FIELD
Activity in the Mission oil field shows a probable build up as the week opens with at least three wells started. Investors and field owners await decisive developments while W B Sharn Company establishes permanent San Antonio headquarters amid growing faith in the field’s future.
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W. B. Sharn Company
San Antonio
Local Weather Summary for Antonio and Vicinity
Led weather foren east for Antonio and vicinity. Probable slow rain and varying 1 hour highs and the migimnn temperature for the 12 hours ending 8 o'clock this morning. The wind at 8 o'clock was 6 miles an hour. Record of temperatures today compared with a year ago. The Texas cotton region report on weather throughout the country will be on page three.
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Antunio
Judge Camp Fines Two Jurors Twenty Dollars
Judge Camp fines two jurors twenty dollars for failing to appear as jurors. The week’s list includes Frank Nelson Jr and Carl La Cocks among others, with names of numerous jurors recorded as present or absent in Porty filth district court.
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Judge Camp
Tidge
Hiv Court
Jrry
Frank Nelson Jr
Carl la. Cocks
Portyfilth
George Daidemaon
A. Bodeman
Willan Welton
Carl Pray
George Tehn
Anton GetUnger
J. J. Sullivan
Lews Spain
Chilton
Athert. Amochary
JC. Wielb
Peto Mer
L. Dha
Vince Gamphall
Mosard JB
Manning
del Gearda
D. W. Nea
di Ings Talesman
Il Py Sehmlit
Talesiman
J. AL Saatt
Latesmin
Leon Armer
Tilagman
Levi Wurahach
Nol
Roosevelt Quits Hunt in Louisiana
President Roosevelt boards a special train after a Louisiana bear hunting trip. The town greets him as he leaving Stambowl, showing off the bear skin and two smaller pelts. He praises the local people and recalls the hunt, noting the bear and other game, while crowds and local officials bid him farewell. The trip continues with plans for Nashville reception tomorrow.
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Stambowl
Melock
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Jain
Barty
Hug Osborne Brothers
Eala
Leo Shields
Vicksberg
Osborne Brothers
Provident
Meken- Arnold
Nashvill
Nashville
Tenn
Tomiorrary
Northwestern
Ryan Auditorium
Hermitage
Clerks Handle 222 578 Pieces Mail In Seven Days
San Antonio postoffice clerks processed 222 878 pieces of mail from Oct 12 to Oct 19 under Washington orders. Chief Clerk J W Puller led the effort as letters cards pound and other classes were counted to determine revenue totals including 2 584 07 for letters and 266 98 for postal cards with multiple class and penalty items noted. General weighing and state proportioning remain in progress with final tallies to come.
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San Antonio
Cbhief
Standard 10 Plans Bayway Linden Refinery
New York Oct 21 The Standard Oil company has acquired 100 acres at Bayway near Linden New Jersey and will immediately start to erect one of the largest Seattle refineries. The new plant will be known as the Linden refinery.
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New York
Standard GO Company
Bayway
Linden
Onllingbeth
N. J
Eaaltm
Saloon man pays case dismissed in district court
The injunction suit by W. Cocke against saloon keeper F. D. Connick in River Avenue was dismissed after evidence showed Connick paid the license and complied with the Baskin McGregor liquor law. Latonia race results list winners in three events with times and placements.
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Forty-fifth District Court
We Cockeran
F. D. Connick
River Avenue
Dug de Camp
Connick
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