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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

6

Leaders Demand Poll Representation In County Election

A conference led by Charles W. Ogden, Republican ex- state official, declared Republicans will seek representation at the polls and may go to court if denied. Preparations for the election include ballot supplies, poll books, and pens. Ballot amendments cover school taxes, county redistricting, and pay raises for governor and lieutenant governor.

Charles W. Ogden Nola Judge Camp Guy Newton

City Opens Bids for Street Sweepers

The street committee of the city council reviewed three bids for street sweepers. W. T. Fulton Company of Kennett, Missouri. Staneke Bros. of Sayre Antonia. and Austin Weather Company of Chicago submitted offers. Staneke Bros. quotes 278 dollars and may be the best bid, with final decision expected in a few days.

Ida W. T. Fulton Company Kennett Staneke Ores Sayy Antonia Austin Weatan Cmpany Chicago Staneke Brothers Roana

Panic near Nashville tied to night riders confession

Tid Burton, jailed in Tiptonville, confessed to involvement in the night riders, claiming he was in the crowd that whipped Squire Wynne months ago and was at Walnut Lodge hotel on the Rankin capture night. He described plotting plans and later fishing all night, hearing gunfire without knowing its cause. Meanwhile Samburg reports calm but warns of potential sensational developments as soldiers reinforce the disturbed Lake County area. News control and wire outages hinder reporting as Col. Tatum tightens coverage from the camp at Reelfoot Lake. Governor Patterson and Cal. Tatum discuss but cannot confer due to eavesdropping concerns.

Burton Squire Wynne Walnut Lodge Capt. Rankin Col. Taylor Capt Rankin Gol. Taylor Samburg Ewm Lake County Nashville Samburs Union Wy C Tatum Reelfouy Lake Patterson Union City Cal

Girl Shot on Street Car Dies After Injury

Irene Greta Maughter of Drimmer Serpzeant ber at Port Bliss who was accidentally shot on a street car while going to school last week when the motorman's discharged weapon caused fatal injury died today of blood poisoning.

Speciail Irene Greta Maughter Drimmer

Three Homes Burn in San Angelo Fire Disaster

Special to The Tight reports three houses burned in San Angelo on October 27 causing about 10000 in losses with some insurance coverage. The Farrell red Beck and N. W. Yoo homes were destroyed. The exact cause and origin of the blaze remain unknown.

San Angelo Hougey I Farrell Red Beck N. W. Yoo

Divorce case filed by Pallant against Tulstam

Plaintiff TR W Pallant sues E J Tulstam alleging irreconcilable differences after marriage on April 1 1993 and separation July 20 2008. The complaint claims the couple joined a congregation where the defendant preached unorthodox doctrines urging members to renounce worldly possessions and cash.

TR. W. Pallant E. J. Tulstam Plaiitng Defemfang Tive Anne Nid

First Prize Won by John Biasiolli in Word Contest

John Biasiolli of 703 South Frid Sweet connected with Duerler Manufacturing captured the first award of a bus of six seats for tomorrow night’s performance of The Wolf at the Grand opera house. The San Antonio Light’s concealed word contest drew 2435 responses, with 258 envelopes opened before the eleventh correct sentence was found.

John Blasielli South Frid Sweet Duerler Manufacturing Company Grand Opera House San Antonio Manmizer Weis Lyric Theater New York Grand Opera House Weilnes Cara Curtis Salado Street

Kidnaping Foiled Near Mount Vernon in Wealthy Lumber Town

Mount Vernon Washington resident Henry English, a wealthy lumberman, was held up and kidnapped by a lone robber three miles from town. The bandit demanded 6000 dollars via a note on Mount Vernon Bank paper and left the ransom note attached to a tree. English escaped his bindings and traveled to Henry Day’s home to phone his wife, as deputies and the sheriff pressed to capture the kidnapper.

Mount Vernon Wash Bae Ward Waglih Mount Vernon Bank Maunay Euticit Engi Henry Day Skasit Deputiga

Concrete work begins on West Houston Street paving plans

Work to lay concrete on West Houston Street starts tomorrow. Paving will follow completion of the concrete. A six foot wide strip along the park front is being laid from Santa Rosa Avenue to North San Saba Street, widening West Houston Street toward Milam Parish.

West Houston Street Milam Pari Santa Rosa Avenue San Saba ‘Street

Light's Great Concealed Word Contest winners listed

Manager Weis announces Lyric theater New York presentation The Wolf at Grand Opera House October 28 and 29 Winners named in order from 1 to 11 with number of answers. prizes include seats and tickets. Winners must call at The Light office after 9 AM tomorrow to claim.

Weis Lyric Theater New York Grand Opera House Office of the Light

Abandon Hope for Dr Bull in New Fork

The eminent surgeon Lt William P Bull remains in poor health as doctors say recovery is unlikely. Cancer near the neck’s main artery makes operation impossible, so X ray treatment is used to ease pain and suffering.

New Fork William P. Bull

Hatfield Not the Murderer in California Case

San Jose reports Hatfield cleared by authorities in connection with a six‑person death case. Investigators found no link to the crime, and Hatfield says Californians treated him well and he may stay on the coast. A hint points to a pearl fisher in the South Sea as the actual Timhin. Next week a detective will travel there.

Boca San Jose Halefield Matfield Mundo Hatfield Califarmiang Timhin South Sea

Morphine Bottle Reveals Tragic Death in Denison

Special to The Light reports Oek a V Mure vis of Woodville, ORM, found dead in bed at the Metropolitate tense early Mis morning. Nearby a Very flack snarked junornhine talets was dis hevered.

Denison Tex A. V. Murevis Woodville Orm Bond

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast for tonight and Wednesday calls for cooler conditions. Expect lower temperatures by morning with a gradual drop through the night and into Wednesday morning. Temperature details are partially garbled but indicate a cooler trend for the area.

San Antonio

Jail Breakers Leave No Clue in Wichita Falls Escape

Five prisoners escaped last night after assaulting Sheriff Davis. At large are W. I. Randle serving five years for robbery C. Fielda theft Witt McWilliams robbery A. Watson murder A. Jones theft. Thornton Gordon Langhard is first applicant for enlistment in U S Navy at Toras reeivilting station this week. Two applicants for enlistment have been turned down since Friday.

Wichita Falls Tex Davis W. I. Randle C. Fielda Witt McWilliams al. Watson A. Jones Thornton Gordon Langhard Tafied States Navy Thas Gince Faotertay

Nern Charges Trusts Sent 100000 to Indiana G O P

Democratic vice presidential candidate John Kern declared that trusts and corporations funneled about $100,000 into Indiana on Sunday to influence the vote. Secretary of State Fred Sims dismissed the claim as false, noting no such campaign fund amount existed. The clash sparked at Tipton and echoed broader campaign tensions as Bryan and Taft events unfolded in New York and neighboring towns.

NERN Indiana Ints Sud Tuciang Fred Sims Tipton Ind Taim Wired Sims Yohn Wi. Kern Kern Indianapolis, Inc John Kern Bryan New York Torey City Harlem Korg Brooklyn Bedford Nall Dempemile Gust Michael Plahetti anti-McCarren Inhedeon McCarren Stas Mic Ei

Conspiracy Charge Barred in New York Case

On October 27 in New York a conspiracy case involving Morse Curtis and Alfred Curtis was dismissed by Judge Hough. The judge found no illegal activity in a 60,000 loan from President Thomas Slugs via Continental Finance to Morse, and ruled the conspiracy charge did not apply to Curtis.

New York Thomas Slugs Continental Finance Company AR Path Morse Curtis

Mexican War Veteran Dies at McKinney

Special to The Light McKinnes Texas reports the death of Art Chandler aged 87 in McKinney. He fought in the Mexican War and did not serve again.

Mckinney McKinnes Art Chandler Dallas Herald

Home Burns Loss 6000 in Maritalo Texas Fire

A house in Maritalo Texas was destroyed by an explosion this morning causing about 6000 dollars in losses with more than 4000 dollars insured. The event is reported by The Light. Local authorities are investigating the fire origin and cause.

Amaritlo Tex

Dying of Thirst in Death Valley Desert Diary Found

Dying of thirst tale from Death Valley reports B P Pratt a Grapevine district prospector whose body lay in Argus mountains. A diary recounts days without water near Mojave region as he notes failing vision, dehydration and a final plea to his brothers before death.

Death Valley Desert Los Angeles Cah Death Valley Pratt Argus Mountains Mojavé Tost Ory Ate Brothers

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BEXAN Anled Tiptonville Tenn Tid Burton Wrest Revifoot Lake John Biasiolli Houston Street John Biasielli South Frio Street Cora Curtis North Salado Street H. F Rieden West Commerce Street F. Colgate Gorman Street J. M. Watson Guarantee Shige Co Max M. Nauschuelz Sharer Street Zilla Dashiell Elmira Street FH. Bradford Cedar Street R. Siemering Mission Street T. J. Lancaster North Olive Street Leena McDonald Fourth Street the Light DR. Bull NAVY Taft Tarrytown Peekaktl Poughkeepsie Hohn W Ant
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