Tragic Casa De Montes Death Shocks Neighbors In One Room Home
Georgia Morales de Montes was found dead in a one room house behind 18 Nueva with a mantilla and a Savior picture on her breast. Three children hovered over the body as neighbors alerted Humane Officer Matthews. Daniel de la Cruz was taken into custody as investigators probe foul play or illness. a four year old boy clung to his dead mother while the seven year old daughter and one year old baby were placed in care. Local residents, in mourning, watched as officers and a county sheriff tended to the scene and the grieving family.
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Nueva Bivest
Georgia Morales de Montes
Huuiane
Matthews
Daniel de la Cruz
Teaffate
Lion Gudney Fvel
Wong
Smalles
Mores
Glen Lo i
Mexican Exhibit At Fair Growing Volume And Prominence
Bills of lading were received at the fair office for a major addition to the Mexican exhibit at the fair. The department of fomento advised fair management of the abatement of a large part of the proposed exhibit and supplemental shipment, with Mexico set to present a display larger than any prior exhibition. The association has launched a broad advertising campaign, including large insertions in major state papers and advertisements in papers in Mexico City, Saltillo, Monterey, Durango, Torreon, Guadalajara and other locations.
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Republic of Mexico
Department of Fomento
Fair Management
Mexico
Asgoelation
Mexico City
Saltilia
Monterey
Durango
Tarseat
Guadalajarn
Amendments 10 Constitution Lost In Texas Election
Special to The Light. Austin October 25 The governor attorney general and secretary of state canvassed the late election returns and declared results for six amendments. Most measures failed with large defeats except the farm and road tax provisions showing smaller margins of support. Some counties held no election.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Tabor
Department of State
Nuteld
Negro Boy Fights for Life in Deadly Trial
Wille Benson faces a second life battle after pleading a death sentence in the murder case of Albud Miller. The trial, tied to a September 1, 1906 clash following a Limlinger dance, revolved around a streetcar quarrel. Attorneys Terrell and Camp argued for rehearing, claiming new evidence could show Miller was alive when Benson allegedly shot him. A special venire of 100 jurors was called, with fears more may be needed to seat a jury.
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Wille Benson
Ieges Bey
Marp
Albud Miller
Megeo Tad
Limlinger's
Vut Benson Way
Attorne Terrell & Camp
Abkrneys
Miller
Ariel
Borle Chs
Wisaye
Benson
Iter
Howsin Street
Mper
Biggest Ship Afloat in Liverpool Port
The new On harder, Mauerzaia, is now the finest and longest ship afloat. She is five feet longer than her sister ship, the Lusitania. She has arrived after cruising around the coast of Section Mid. Her commanders expect she will surpass the Lusitania in speed. The Maertania's speed varied from 19 to 88 knots for THO milog.
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Liverpool
Mauerzaia
Lusitania
Havins
Sect Mid
Tarsitania
Maertania
Mersey
Buoyed Men's Conference To Be Held In Waco
Special to The Tight reports a two day Buoyed Men's Conference in Waco next week. The body includes state retail and physical directors with sessions on employed officer needs. Speakers include H C Wilson, Dallan. S P Brooks, Waco. F Clark, Glebe. 1 Hawkins, Hilishargania. Thampr son, Beaumont. A G Lyons, San Antonio.
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Waco
Tly
H.C. Wilson
Dallan
P. Brooks
F Clark
Glebe
Hawkins
Hilishargania
Thampr Son
Beaumont
A. G. Lyons
Sant Antonio
Acsnion
R. Hankis
Bruno Nobbs
H. Louis
International
Waters Pierce Oil Company Shows Teeth
Attorney General Davison received a note from Judge Head in Sherman stating Waters Pierce Oil Company seeks to fight a federal receiver order. The civil appeals court is expected to release its opinion on the receivership later today as lawyers prepare further motions.
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Spewtato the Light
Austry
Tex
Davison Todiny
Sherman
Waters
Fierce OM Company
Tral
Tryaal
He Waters-Pierse Oil Company
Doretur
Court of Civil Appeals
He Waters Pierce Oil Company
Ib Wi
Calabrian quake adds terror as toll feared
Rome reports continued tremors from Calabria after a deadly evening quake. Officials fear loss of life as the devastated zone faces further shocks amid anxious towns and disordered weather conditions. Rescue efforts are underway with limited reports of casualties.
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Rome
Calabria
Governor Commutes Death Sentence in Temple Case
Special to The Light from Austin reports Eh Flonge Williams did not hang as planned today in Temple as the governor conferred and commuted the death sentence of Tato Saat, altering the outcome of the capital case.
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Austin
Tox
Eh—Flonge Williama
Temple
Government to Sue Southern Pacific for Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred
San Francisco Oct 25 United States District Attorney Colvin said the government will sue the Southern Pacific company in the United States circuit court for $16,500 total, alleging confinement of thirty six hours without rest or water for thirty three animals, violating the act to prevent cruelty to animals.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wethree Anita Agahwr
Southern Pacific Company
United States Circuit Court
United Shire
Colvin
Aoet
Coraplin
Cai
Cai Lio
Local Weather Report With Cloudy Night Forecast
Forecast for Bon Antonio and vicinity shows increasing cloudiness tonight with light winds. Temperature readings show a low near 34 degrees and a recent high around 60, compared with figures from four years ago.
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IOCAT
Bon Antonio
Owlock
Weather Office
Tailay
Verdict for Light in Myrick suit
A jury in the Fifth District Court ruled for the San Antonio Light Publishing Company in the case of JS Myrick versus the newspaper. The plaintiff sought 15000 damages plus exemplary damages claiming publication harmed his reputation by alleging he lied and swore in court proceedings. The defense established the articles were not about him and the proceedings referenced did occur, leading to a verdict in favor of the defendant.
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JS. Myrick
San Antonio Light Publishing
Campang
San Antonio Light Publishing Company
Camphimaul
Hoel
Articte
Wiliiet
San Aplsiio “Light Publishing Company
Mar Us W. Davis
Nat J. Jones
Ba Hakom
Une
Bailey and governor pivot in Texas political clash
A Dallas episode sparks talk as Governor shifts stance on Bailey. The observer notes a changing political alignment, suggesting the star of the senator may fade and the machine could face public backlash next year.
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Waco
Tex
Dallas
Tudor
Gerald
Texas
Clover
Campbell
Mr. Piarce
Mailey
Jace
Cotton report shows slump of 842 283 bales
Washington report notes 4 099 488 bales ginned this year by Oct 18, down from 4 951 021 by the same date last year. Sixty nine counties did not report last year yielded 320 123 bales. Houston dispatch mentions farmers’ union plans and D J Neil talks in Galveston to defend 13 cent cotton strategy. Harris County union calls for resignation. County omissions listed by state with partial counts.
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Washington
D. C
Censis Bureau
Efor
Houston
Tex
D. J. Neil
Galveston
Farmers’ Union
Harris County Farmers’ Union
Willow Creek
State Union
Railroad Managers’ Association
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Merida
Georgia
Louisiana
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tenmessee
Wituruxs
Rockefeller Clan at Annual Dinner
New York on December 26 reports a Rockefeller clan reunion near Brotin with about 100 members. Aaron J. Lewis, a distant relative, traced Rockefellers to southern France and the Troquefeuille name. He noted Huguenot exodus to Germany after the Nantes edict and linked Swiss and German branches to the Saarn village mill lineage.
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New York
Hochkefelter
Linner
Brotin
Rtn
Uh Wauguerd
Ara
Carrie Byrndtey
Phelps
Joh’ Rockefeller
Aaron J. Lewis
France
Harun
Raqueuville
Rennas
Germany
Lewis
Rockefellers
Saarn
Simeon
Christian Rockefeller
Sime Tin
Steamer Abandoned But Crew Is Saved
Baltimore Md Oct 28 A sable ram from London to the Maritime Exchange says the British steamer Painpich from Baltimore for toderdan was abandoned in latitude 47 north, longitude 22 west. The crew was saved.
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Balimore
London
Painpich
Baltimore
Wanted A Fugitive To Lead The Chase
The piece describes the Panama Canal mission affair and the difficulty in finding a willing fugitive to be pursued by bloodhounds. Colonels Stevens plans to advertise for a fugitive to lead the chase amid widespread reluctance from potential volunteers.
Money Barons Rally To Rescue In Wall Street Panic
Money men of wealth and influence act to calm New Yorks banking storm as Morgan, Cortelyou, and Rockefellers circle mobilize a multimillion dollar liquidity effort. Banks suspend at least three small trusts, but mood turns optimistic as financiers pledge rapid relief to depositors and stabilize markets.
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New York
Ianoa
Sidag
Arly
Cortelyou
Mmisee
Company of America
Bank of New York
J. P. Morgan
H. Marrimen
J. Edward Simmons
Yourth National Bank
Geo. Y W. Perkins
Presiant Oaldeigh Thorne
Trust Company of America
Wall Street
Toca
Cortelyue
John C. Rogketevier
Union Trust
Schiff
J. P. Margit
John J. Rockefelter
Manelers
Trust Company
Amera
Met
Silat
Mersut
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Nueva Street
IRONS
Aye Niu
Eve Zap
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Italy
S. P
Claims Railroad
Auiletii
Myrick
Avers Campbell
Rockefeller Clan
Trace
Roquefeuille
Stevens
Storr
Morgan, Rockefeller and Cor~telyou
Henry Clews
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