Texan Faces Murder Ordeal in California
In San Jose California William Hatfield a Texan accused as a suspect in a string of murders faced a brutal identification ordeal. Authorities seek confirmation amid a large local pool of acquaintances from 42 years ago. Hatfield complains of discomfort and intends to contact his wife if released.
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Wetmore Foresees Victory for Democratic National Ticket
County Chairman Ayres received a personal letter from Wetmore, chairman of the Democratic National Finance Committee, stating that regardless of party, the national committee expects wins in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wisconsin. He predicts Bryan will carry several states and cites private reports from acting contacts in those states.
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Bones unearthed as wokers grade Houston Street site
Workers digging along West Houston Street near Santa Rosa Avenue uncover several bone fragments from a former cemetery. Five skeletons' remains and wood fragments suggest long-ago burials, including child-sized bones, with ongoing digging as grading continues.
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Acid kills 18 year old girl at San Pedro home
Miss Lillian Frary aged 18 was found suffering from carbolic acid poisoning at 11 o'clock yesterday at her home 410 South San Pedro Withers the health officer ordered aid but she died soon after. The girl who recently attended a moving picture show to buy tickets was the daughter of Widward Frary. Funeral services were to be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon from the late home and interment would be in the San Fernando cemetery.
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Whirlwind of Oratory in Indiana Campaign Began Today
Indianapolis reports a flurry of public speeches as candidates tour Indiana. William Jennings Bryan begins a long day October 31 from Union City to Indiana Harbor then Chicago. Beveridge and Fairbanks commit to multiple days of campaigning with trains, while James Watson and Thomas Marshall also plan extensive appearances. Other figures from Missouri, Oklahoma, Massachusetts join the push in the closing week.
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Oklahoma
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Miwéukes
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Simpson and Atwell Speak at McKinney
Special to The Light from McKinney Texas notes Oca-T. N. Shunson Republican-Suberastorial candidate and W. J. Atwell attorney general spoke today. They declared the Republican outlook in the state is better than in the previous year.
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Cotton Belt Cannot Move Headquarters
Washington October 26 The Cotton Belt failed in federal Supreme Court against the City of Tyler over relocating its headquarters. Court granted a permanent injunction against moving from Tyler to Texarkana, the railway may seek a rehearing.
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Falturrias Endorses Railroad to Rio Grande
A letter from Richard Miller, president of the Pal turvias state bank, praises The Sgil's effort to build a railroad from San Antonio to the Rio Grande Brownsville region. He notes public support along the route, describing the trip from San Antonio as proof of local harmony and collaboration among communities and the business sector to advance the project.
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Blind banker hunted for alleged assault on blind girls
A 60 year old Alamogordo banker, R H Playce, is wanted on charges of a criminal attack on two blind girls aged 11 and 12 at the Alamogordo Institute for the Blind. Indictments are being retried in Albuquerque by a grand jury and warrants issued. The case prompted supervision by state officials and governor’s counsel.
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Outlaw Riders To Face Grand Jury In Union City Case
Nashville reports a Union County circuit court convenes in Union City to present evidence from racing rider outrages in Lake County to the grand jury. Governor Patterson attends the session. rumors tie the attacks to tension with farmers unions after a Humphries county barn fire linked to riders. Bloodhounds search for the assailants as authorities pursue leads.
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Dean W. H. Richardes Reported Improving Condition
Tk stated this afternoon that Dean W. H. Richardes is much improved and that the outlook for his recovery is favorable. The report notes his condition has bettered since this morning.
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Turkey Fund Totals 314 Lists Reported for Orphan Care
A partial roll of donors and addresses is listed for a Turkey Fund appeal aiding orphans. The Light plans recognition for contributors and urges further pledges, naming numerous donors and buildings in the community as figures reported in the fund drive.
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Vote by Districts on Submission in Grayson County
Sherman Tex October 26. Democrat nominee for representative of Grayson County says discussions with many precinct leaders show submission vote at the coming session will be based on preliminary results in the respective districts. The effort to submit the measure appears uncertain.
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Grayson County
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Forty-Five Face Police Justice Mill
Forty five individuals appeared before Judge Buckley in the police court this morning after a weekend dragnet. In the Cameron and Mlorey street area several women were arrested on vagrancy charges. Names on the docket include Beas Chain H. Heady Mary Smith Pay Ventre and Teddia Mavit. Continuances set for October 31 as defendants report employment. Mrs J M Howell fined three dollars after pleading vagrancy amid school area complaints near Fort Sam Houston at Cameron and Gillman streets.
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Harlingen landowners pledge for railroad bonus
Brownsville Tex Oct 26 landowners near Harlingen will contribute their share of the railroad bonus set to connect San Antonio with Brownsville at one dollar per acre for sand areas affected by yard construction. Representatives from towns west to Rio Grande City plan to pledge their portions tonight, as The Light and the San Antonio Business Men's club promote the drive. The rail project gains support from J B Carrington, San Antonio Business Men's club secretary, who travels to urge regional cooperation.
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Insurgent Leaders Convicted in Mexican Raid
Trial at Torreon, Mexico, results in long prison terms for Lago and Nobles, key figures in the Mexican revolutionary raid on the town of Esra last June. Twelve accomplices also sentenced to up to 268 years in the penitentiary.
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Loeb Replies To Gompers Statement In Washington
Secretary Loe responded to Samuel Gompers in Washington describing the president's correspondence and a book by George W. Alger as influential on the injunction issue. He noted distribution of trial copies to judges and labor leaders and urged Gompers to read the magazine piece on capital and labor for context.
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Train Service Resumes on Oklahoma Roads
Special to The Light News from Talsd Oklahoma reports Santa Fe rail service, halted five days by a washout near Ra mong, will resume tomorrow. The Frisco line, damaged by flooding at Verdisrig bridge near Taluosa, will resume tonight.
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Woman's Democrat Club Gallery Kissed by Bryan Scene in New York
At the Waldorf Astoria a Bryan appearance drew about seven hundred attendees from the Woman's Democrat club. He was kissed by two women and embraced by a third amid surprised reactions and crowd noise as he entered and mingled in the reception setting.
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City to buy fire alarm boxes and batteries
An ordinance to appropriate 33500 is likely to be adopted with funds set for purchasing 20 new fire alarm boxes and batteries. A French finance committee meeting may precede the council vote on contracts for the proposed improvements.
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Last Gall Concealed Word Contest Closes Tonight
The San Antonio Light announces a concealed word contest ending at 8 p.m. Tonight readers must clip and mail their assembled sentence. First 11 correct answers win different prizes totaling six to one orchestra seats, with deadlines and delivery rules spelled out.
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