Gift of Falfurrias to the Railroad
In Falfurrias Texas on October 22 a community meeting raised 150000 for the Sam Antonin to Brownsville railroad. Land within three miles would give a five dollar per acre bonus, within five miles two fifty, within ten miles one dollar. Committee to canvass was formed led by D H Yashtell. Lasater kicked off with six thousand and Miller Bros contributed ten thousand. The Light party toured the town amid enthusiasm and planned to leave for Kingville at noon.
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Falfurrias
Brownsville
C. Lasater
Miler Bros
Light
Kingville
Mrs Tobin Passes Away In San Antonio Texas
Longtime San Antonio figure Mrs Josephinns Tobin dies after a six day illness at the family residence 101 Main Avenue. Daughter of John W Smith and widow of W G Tobin, she shaped Texas history lore from Alamo era to modern times. Survived by several children and many grandchildren, with numerous relatives noted in the obituary.
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Tobin
John W. Sraith
North Tieres Street
Kingsbury Street
San Antonio
Lhe Young Republic
Republic
Commonwealth
Texas
W. G. Tobin
Rangers
Cortines
Hton Street
Mes. Tobin
C. M. Tobin
Rochester
J. M. Vance
W. T. Rate
Irs
Lye Thornton
Brest
Lab QUT rh TURKEY FUND Lab QUT rh TURKEY FUND
Lab QUT rh TURKEY FUND. This fragmented OCR item mentions a fund with Turkish references and lab context, but provides no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to form a coherent summary. The readable portion hints at funding or research at Lab QUT but lacks specifics.
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Lab
Turkey Fund
Subscription lists open for The Light turkey fund
The Light lists donations to fund turkeys for San Antonio's Thanksgiving sufferers. Several drop points include Frank Brothers Clothing, W H Ford, Crystal Balcon, Kampmann Building, Hicks Bliz, Wurzbach area, Oppenheimer Ride, and Wolff Marx Co. Many names signed. updated acknowledgements will appear tomorrow. Send list submissions by noon tomorrow via phone or in person.
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Wlight
San Antonio
Frank Brothers Clothing Co
W. H. Ford
Crystal Balcon
Victor Keller
Kampmann
Marshall Hicks
Hicks Bliz
Wm. Wurzbach
Alania National Bank
Vivian Hamilton
Moore
Rigsby
Turkey Fund
Floods Sweep Texas Oklahoma Railroads Hit Hard
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas October floods floodwaters hit Fort Worth and multiple railroads report losses up to 200000 with washouts derailing trains near Henrietta and Jolly. West Tulsa residents flee rising Arkansas river drives and Pawnee town flooded as rainfall continues across central and northern Oklahoma.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Fe
Ardmore
South Texas
Denver
Henrietta
Texas
Oklahoma
Wichita
Here
Jolly
Smith
Schell
Peer Henrietta
Katy
Vernon
Wieh- Wa Villey
Abilene
Okahoma Ci
Okla
Tulsa
Arkansas
Pawnee
Rail link urged from San Antonio to the Rio Grande
The Light congratulates the Express for recognizing the need and duty to secure a railroad between San Antonio and the Rio Grande. It urges collective action to speed the project, downplaying credit and focusing on making the railroad a reality. The call invites all parties including the Express to join in the effort.
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Light
Express
San Antonio
Rio Grande
the Express
Missouri Governor Casts No Requisition for Pierce
Palestine Texas October 22 Governor Campbell told Tes ag News Service he would not requisition H Clay Pierce from Massachusetts saying the Missouri governor must arrest Pierce and Texas will act only if Pierce forfeits his bond. Campbell noted the prior Missouri requisition remains in force and Texas will take no action otherwise.
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Palestine
Tex
Governior
Campbell
Tesag News Service
Massachusetts
H. Clay Pierce
Missouri
Pierce
Texas
Thich
Anessachuretts
Bryan Coming South After the Election
Fort Worth Texas October 23 Advices received today say Reva and the Tyansty team will visit One south immediately after the election. They expect to come as the president elect.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Reva
Cone
Half Thousand Strangers Here Visit Real Estate Sites
A trainload of homeseekers, about 631 people, arrived over the Kaly today. They will spend the day looking for investment chances and will stay several days. Some ride the Southam Pacific line tomorrow while others head west to survey the countryside.
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Kaly
Sere
Ola
Southam Pacifc
Murder Rumors Swirl Over Night Rider Suspects
Det 22 reports a list of men believed connected to the Night Riders murder of Captain Tankin. Judge Harris backs the list, urging arrests on likely-sufficient evidence while Gov Wallerson travels with armed escort to Motonville for protection. Tiptonville tonight hosts troops and guards amid fears of fresh violence.
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Captain Tankin
Harris
Aheritta
Wallerson
Drershir
Motonville
Dyer Soumety
Tiptonville
Jas
Npwards
Milly
Local Weather Forecast Snapshot and Cotton Region Bulletin
Weather forecast for Sin Ang toriin and tonight and Friday. Light showers expected with temperatures ending at oclock in the morning around Tl degrees and a high near 8. The cotton region bulletin will be found on page six.
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OCAI
Sin Ang Toriin
Wlolnti
Pride
San Antonio Lights concealed word theater ticket contest
The San Antonio Light announces a concealed word contest offering free theater tickets. Entries must be on separate slips with words extracted from the paper and sealed envelopes, contest closes October 26 at 6 PM, prizes include box seats and orchestra seats.
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San Antonio
The
Sunset officials arrive to inspect railway works in city
W. OG. Van Vieck vice president and manager of the G. H. & A. railway travels to the city with J. dse Ryan superintendent of motive power and L. J. Dix tax attorney to examine line affairs and review the subway and interchange construction.
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W. OG. van Vieck
G.H. & & A. Railway
J. Dse Ryan
L. J. Dix
New Schedule on L and GN Announced for Trains 4 and 5
A new timetable for the L and GN line is expected within a few days. Train No 5 now arrives from the north at 9 15 am and will depart for Ts. Train No 4 currently arrives from Mexico at 1 05 pm but is due to reach St Louis earlier.
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Isa
1 & GN
Tralin No. 5
Maxiéa
St. Loui Eta Bourg Earliee
Railroad Man Proposes Trunk Line to San Antonio to Mexico
A man claiming representation of responsible parties says he is ready to present a proposal to San Antonio business leaders. He asserts he speaks for people connected with the Katy and plans a trunk line to connect with Mexico, outlining potential routes and economic benefits.
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San Antonio
Katy
Mexico
Railroad Plans for San Antonio to Laredo Route Raises Bonus Call
George Northrupp announces a proposed overland railroad from San Antonio toward Laredo and Camazo Springs, linking with Mexico at Laredo. He says capital-backed investors will ensure completion and seeks local bonuses by October 30 to proceed, promising the line will not fail into receivership.
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Laredo
Rio Grande
Tilden
Camazo Springs
Mexico
San Antonio
Allable
San Ansuno
Tarpett
Light’s Efforts Praised In San Antonio Rail Proposal
Statement by George Northrupp, a San Antonio promoter, extols The Light’s work to arouse public support for a railroad from San Antonio to the Rio Grande with branches toward Tilden, Carizzo Springs, Big Grande City, and possibly Trownsville. He seeks $200,000 guarantees and a city-to-southern Rosa County right of way, tying the project to the Katy system and cross‑border link to Mexico.
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San Antonio
Here
Brownsville
Light
George Northrupp
St. Olls
New York
Rio Grande
Tilden
Carizzo Springs
Big Grande City
Trowns Ville
Norklengy
Menger
Northrinp
Rosa County
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D. H. Yashtell
Chamber of Commerce
R. M. Curtis
W. E. Caldwell
F.C. Rahman
E.R. Rachel
Henry Inselman
J. M. Yeargin
Mrs, Tobin
Alamo
Light Publishing
Ate Ray Lambert
W. T. Sehumachar
Gainesville
Gainesvill
Foda
West Tulsa
Arkan
Ug 11
Fort Dng
Bryan
Hhrough
Sunset Officials
L& GN
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