Pierce Heads to Texas Sunday for Trial Considerations
Oil magnate H. Clay Pierce plans to leave Boston Sunday for Texas. He may seek a change of venue from Travis County due to claimed prejudice and doubts about a fair trial in Texas. Pierce’s private car is being prepared for the trip while he remains guarded by servants and detectives. Nannie Eagle, his stenographer, refused to comment until placed on the stand at the hearing.
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Boston
Mass
Texas News Service
H. Clay Pierce
Pieyes
Austin
Wn Bt
Louis
Pierce
Travis County
Texas
Hounston
Tex
Nannie Naglé
Fire To Fly In The Bexar Democratic Rally
A large Democratic gathering in Bexar County features speakers Cor Bressmill Gudree I Burgess Glayden Onion H. E. Hildebrard and John Onion. Fireworks brass bands and community entertainment are planned at the Alamo plaza with Mayor Bryan Callaghan slated to preside and address the crowd.
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Bexar County
Alamo
Cor Bressmill Gudree I’. Burgess
Gonzales
C. Weinert
So Bain
John Ta Pealer
Austin
John Fy Onion
San Antonio
Democrattic
John F. Onion
Xenitar
Center Point
Bressman James
Glayden
Mr. Onion
Hildshrand
Onion
Messrs
Slayden
Pldebrand
Kanimun
Bryan Callaghan
Mwih
Jury Bribery Case Adds Fourth Game in Cal Attempt
San Proverco Cal Get 30 report states fourth game has been added to the trial of those accused. Blake the convicted juror says he was offered ten thousand dollars and a pension of one hundred dollars monthly for his wife to serve a penitentiary term without naming confederates. District Attorney Lachan and attorney Martin Stevens discuss Blake’s claims and prior notes allegedly signed by Abraham Ruef.
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San Proversco
Cal
Blake
Berber
Laehan
Martin Stevens
Albeetn
Abraham Ruef
Stevens
John Kelly
Kelly
Rust
Glue May Clear Murder Gage
Fort Worth Texas report indicates a new clue in the Norton murder case may lead to an arrest. H B Norton was killed near Quituah cattleman days ago while traveling by train with his son Arm Wills and a former wife and a stranger. Mrs Norton described the stranger, and authorities pursued the lead while tracing the train journey to Corinth.
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Tex
Norton
Ind
H. B. Norton
Quituah
Hare
Hiss Son
Arm Wills
Wills Eaid
Corinth
Tonny Norton
Refuses Rehearing in Benson Case
Fudge Dwyer denied the attorneys request for a rehearing in the Benson matter. Tenson Wig pleaded guilty to the murder of Albert Miller and received a 25 year penitentiary sentence with the defense planning an appeal.
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Fudge Dwyer
Willlemm
Tenson
Albert
Miller
de Fonge
Two Injured In Katy Collision At Benham Junction
A passenger train collided with a work train near Benham Junction last night. Engineer B. Hamilton and Conductor Buckalew were injured, with Hamilton seriously hurt as the engine was demolished. Denison to bring the train through. the wreck is the first on this branch in twenty years.
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Pex
Benham Junction
Exprests
B. Hamilton
Buckalew
Denison
Mrs Astor Ill in New York Home Society Leader
New York society figure Mrs. Astor is critically ill at her Fifth Avenue home. William Astor Cor, and several relatives have been summoned to her side as the condition is reported serious.
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Mrs. Astor
New York
William Astor
Fifth Ave
Shot Turns Nuptial Fete Into Tragedy
A wedding celebration ended in sudden tragedy after a misfired missile pierced attendees. Police investigated the incident as a fatal attack with witnesses describing chaos and injuries.
Kenedy man charged after fatal shooting during carnival
In Kenedy Texas last night a shooting occurred during a crowd gathering near Will Richardson and his side near Shoat. Mrs Hunt, a local merchant’s wife, died from a bullet to the heart from a 44 caliber pistol. Richardson was jailed in Karnes City awaiting a hearing as coroner’s inquest returned findings.
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Mia
Bob Hill
Sue
Will Richardson
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Richardson
Karnes
Overby
Harrell
Hunt
Shoat
Karnes City
Joi
Arrival of American fleet at Amoy greeted with little public turnout
Amoy residents show apathy as the American battleships enter the harbor at Tai Van. The Louisiana leads the squadron, escorted by Chinese torpedo gunboats. Salutes are exchanged with the Chinese flagship Hal Chi. Admiral Emery and Chinese officials, including Privive Tu Lang, Liang, and Tun Yen, meet aboard the visiting force.
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Gel
Tai van the Tand
Stey Ying
Anchorage
Louisiana
Eriery
Seaving
Hal Chi
Admiral Sah
Emery
Privive Tu
San Antonio Man Roughly Handled at Cincinnati Socialist Meeting
Reports from Cincinnati indicate Henry L. A. Heiman of San Antonio was assaulted by police during a socialist meeting at Fifth and Race streets last Sunday. Heiman, a speaker, was pulled from the platform as officers dispersed the crowd, triggering a platform rush and further police withdrawal. The incident followed alleged city ordinance violations aimed at halting street meetings on Sundays. C. G. Weatherpoon, G. R. Jowell and wife, with Miss Elgie Coston of Hereford, are noted in connection with New York ownership.
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Cissinvati
Ohio
Comerut
Streats
Henry L. A. Heiman
San Antonio
Tawre
Toby
Cincinnati
Suitaya
Railroad proposal to link San Antonio and Brownsville
J Edwards of St Louis will present to the Business Men's club directors a plan for a railroad from San Antonio to the Rio Grande and Brownsville. The proposal outlines financing via bonds, with half the bonds to be invested in company bonds. Chicago and St Louis interests express support and may back siding, signaling prompt consideration and potential overland tests toward Oakville and south counties if approved.
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Brownsville Road
J. By Ealwards
St. Louis
Business Men's Club
Rio Grande River
Brownsville
Mr. Balwards
Edwards
Business Men‘s Club
Hill
H. G. Hid
Chicago
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Mency
Mr. Hill
Texas
Ran Aitoth
Eidwards
Edwarda
Bukneas Men's Club
Rirnad
Chicare
St Louis Meeanders
Hdwards
Oakville
Light
Man Charged After Disturbing The Peace In Madison
Robert Madison, a man described as a local resident, is charged with disturbing the peace after an incident at a residence. He allegedly brandished a public safety item and threatened harm to officers or others nearby. He was arrested around 4 o clock this morning by county deputies and taken into custody.
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Ropert Madison
Nerrar
Demity
Mippar
Plores
Canary Fall
Taft and Bryan Cover New York and Midwest Campaigns
In New York on October 20 Taft and Bryan split statewide outreach with Taft holding two meetings in Syracuse and Onondaga County while Bryan speaks at four. Taft heads to Buffalo Oneida Rome Utica and Batavia for evening assemblies. Bryan travels Ohio and Indiana stops as campaigns push toward Ohio Illinois and Indiana electoral votes. Independent and Prohibition candi dates plan events in Brooklyn and Carnegie Institute area. Debs tours Woodstock jail history noted. Kern begins Indiana tour with large women attendance and brisk early momentum.
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Taft
Bryan
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Ohio
Oneida
Rome
Utica
Batavia
Aight Meeiing
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Olina
Indiana
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Independence Party
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Alain
Hatfield Tangle Not Unraveled Says District Attorney
The district attorney Frey stated no authentic reports from Tennessee parties reached Hatfield’s orbit amid rumors he used fictitious names. Authorities here suspect he crafted aliases to deflect suspicion as wires remained unresolved for days. San Franciscans visiting Hatfield said he claims to be Dunham and may have guided six people, with no action taken until next week. Hatfield plans to testify to Sherman.
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Torney Frey
Tennessee
William Hatfield
Hatfield
Deelava
Dunham
Sherman
Post Office Safe Blown in Early Morning Break-In
Crackers loot post office in Spraka and nearby towns. A blast shattered the building, waking residents as robbers seized cash and fled. Similarity noted to prior robberies in Iredell, Gordon, and Gainesville. Authorities investigate the audacious break-in and search for suspects.
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lAzht
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Cran Iver
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Iredell
Gordon
Gainesville
Rockefeller backs Taft trade denounced by Democratic leader
New York October 30 Democratic National Committee chairman Norman Mack charges a deal between the Republican National Committee and Standard Oil to swing Rockefeller’s support to Taft. Mack cites a $29 million Standard Oil fine as part of the bargain and claims the GOP campaign fund totals $3 million with large sums funneled into Indiana and Ohio. Rockefeller says he will vote for Taft, citing balance and prosperity, while William Jennings Bryan notes Rockefeller’s stance as unsurprising given Standard Oil ties to the party.
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New York
Norman Mack
Democratic National Committee
Rockefeller
Taft
Republican National
Standard Oil Interest
Huch Cook
Mack
Standard Oil Company
Republican National Committee
Indiana
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Tutt
Hle
Bryan
Napoleon
William T. Bryan
Standard OM Company
Republican Party
Tennessee Mob Seizes Prisoner in Cell and Kills Man
A mob attacked the Mane county jail at night killing George Cook who was held on murder charges. The mob cut phone lines, attempted hanging, and the sheriff and deputies secured the area as an inquiry begins with Governor asked to investigate.
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Tennessee
Kingston
Tent
Mane Comity
George Cook
South West Point
Cook
Wis
Gompers Urges Unions to Stand by Bryan in Campaign
Washington October 30 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor wires unions nationwide urging followers to redouble activity and alertness and to stand true to the great use of human freedom involved in the campaign.
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Gompers Wires
Bryan
Washington, D. C
Samuel , Gompers
American Generation of Labor
Big Crowd To Dallas On Railcar Excursion
Large turnout expected as trains carry travelers toward Dallas for a special excursion. Officials say the line will run to accommodate passenger demand and ensure smooth operation.
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Dallas
Poisons Fine Bird Dog On New West Trip Return
A. F. Prante of 12 Burleson Street reported that on his return from a trip west alone the Southern Pacific railway Bagis Page branch the notice states his five year old bird dog was poisoned.
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A. F. Prante
Burleson Street
Southern Pacific Railway
Bagis Page
Trip to Dallas Fair May Cost 100 Democratic Votes
Special to The Light Palast Fox October 20. The article details a contentious Dallas fair trip tied to Democratic political turnout. It mentions 24 Yoel citizens, races, and potential impact on a county election, with uncertain weather possibly affecting results and the party’s chances.
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Dallas Fair
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