Tragedy in Hillsboro Ends with Multiple Shots
In Hillsboro Texas this morning Carl Horm and Miss Edsal were shot by Watson, who then killed himself. Horm died instantly, Edsal was dying, and Watson, her cousin, also died. The town buzzed with shock as details emerged of a confrontation at the Southwestern telephone office and a dispute over the romantic attentions.
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Texas
Hillsboro
Tex
Dock Watron
Carl Horm
Edsal
Southwestern
Horn
Watson
Miss Edeal
Diplomatic Clash Over Morocco Stirs European Powers
Berlin reports France edging toward influencing Moroccan affairs to curb German aims, framing a subtle power shift before the Algeciras conference. France seeks to balance independence for Morocco with commercial priorities, while Germany pushes for a stronger role in the region. Abd al Aziz urged resilience amid shifting loyalties and threats along the Rebiy river.
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Franch
Berlin
Morocco
France
Algeciras
Germany
Wilinely
Henlly
Admiral Sperry Farewell Message To Augtenia
On September 4 in Melbourne, Admiral Sperry sent his farewell message to Augtenia’s people as the American fleet prepared to depart. He praised the reception by Australians and officials, noting broad support from crowds and local authorities, and urged that the warm welcome strengthen peaceful ties between the United States and the Commonwealth.
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Melbourne
Adm Sperry
Augtenia
Australia
Myrelé
Athoi
Floret
United States
Bax
Commonwealth
Houston Jeweler Granted Bail on Murder Charge
The Houston jeweler J. L. Mitchell was granted bail in the habeas corpus proceedings over a murder charge. The radius of financial backing for bail totals $19,009 with a combined wealth reportedly exceeding one million. Mitchell, a manufacturing jeweler, faces allegations connected to a quickman mining Bonur Jus Ibi case.
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Houston
J. L. Mitchell
Mitchell
Manu Facturi
Markets update from New Orleans and Fort Worth on Sept 4
New Orleans reports mixed commodity activity with wet weather hindering belt buys and Tuesday checks. Grain and cash prices show slight changes while Chicago and Houston markets remain steady. Fort Worth notes cattle receipts around 3000 with steer prices near 4 dollars and cows steady.
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New Orleans
New York
Fort Worth
Tex
Col Lyon Targets Texas Democrats in San Antonio Visit
Colonel Cecil A. Lyon of Sherman, Republican state leader, arrived in San Antonio asserting strong next steps for party ticketing. He argued Democrats pledge a prohibition platform while Republicans aim for a straight ticket and victory in Texas. He predicted Taft or Roosevelt era support and urged voters to back a change in administration.
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Coronel Cecil A. Lyon
Sherman
Republican Executive Committee
Texas
San Aulanl
Bie Jness
Colonel Lyon
San Antonio
Uncle Sim
Tullis M. Oppenheiser
Lyon
Lav
J. Caion
Otto Wahrmund
Jmenage
Loye Tepublican
Uputt
Smite
Peopl
Bexar
Taft
Roosevelt
Brean
Mrvan
Mal
Suit Filed Against International Avent Northern Railroad for 20000
Roberto Taidlo filed suit in the Footy-fifth district court against the International Avent Northern Railroad company for 20000 damages. He claims injuries from a derailment or mishap on June 25, 1908, while employed by the defendant as a section hand near New Braunfels. He alleges permanent injuries from the incident.
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Roberto Taidlo
Footy-fifth District
Tnternational
Avent Northern Railroad Company
Ian
Devailad
New Braunfels
Raaulling
Pati
Qlainie
Negro Boy 5 Killed in Elevator Fall
A 12 year old boy, Will Tobln, died after being caught by a descending elevator in the Rampmain building around 3 pm. He sustained fatal head and body injuries and died shortly after at the Brigatore facility. The body was sent to Baynett Undertaking for burial.
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Will Tobln
Herrey
Eitile
Bos
Wright Airship IO Disabled and Wrights’ Repair Plans
Orville Wright faces severe tests to meet government specs for a lighter than air craft after a crash during a test flight. Immediate repairs are planned in Layton with ships’ parts and experts hopeful to reduce weight and satisfy the contract conditions.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Gadearoung
Boon
Nis
Layton
Orvite Wright
Wright Brothers
Tayton
North Carolina
Werbers
Aerial Experiment Association
Hammondanart
H c
Mandel Mercantile Captain of Chicago Dies
Emanuel Mandel, first vice-president of Mandel Browne and Oneal, Chicago's prominent merchant, died after a long illness. He led the firm in its commercial ventures and was highly regarded in the trade. He passed away on September 4, leaving a void in the Chicago business community.
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E. Mandel
Chicago
Emanuel Mandel
Mandel Brow
Oneal Chicago
Riont Atcessist Merchanta
Switserland
Waelpton Fire Commissioner Pyvak Dies at 46
Pyvak, commissioner of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and a former member of the Industrial Commission, died in Waelpton at age 46 after months of illness. He had served as commissioner of immigration since 1903 and earlier declined the post of chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He was a 22nd degree Mason and belonged to the National Clergy Federation.
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Waelpton
Gant
Sugent
Orange
Vermont
Brotherhood of Locomidge Firemen
McKinley
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Itdnatvin
National
Clete Federation
G N Hotel Opens Saturday Evening
The G N hotel will open Saturday evening from 6 to 10 pm. The 32 room establishment features mission style woodwork and a swell buffet. Proprietors are Wernott, Tiros, and Grimsinger, located on Houston and Melina streets. Atlas Barney Parker has returned from a three month vacation.
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Phet. & GN
Phe Hotel Us
Houstyn
Melina
Widding
Wernott, Tiros
Grimsinger
Atlas Bmny
Buena Visti!net
Pis Christi
Victoria
Port Larvalow
San Antonio Weather Forecast Summary
Local forecast for San Antonio indicates tonight and Thursday will be partly cloudy with a calm to light wind. Minimum temperatures expected over the 24 hours ending at the forecast hour and a maximum temperature near daily records, with temperatures compared to last year’s readings by the weather office.
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San Ane Tonio
Ronight
Buthdays
Awenthey
Ramrotins
Prize fight at Fort Sam Houston is stopped
On orders from Col Crane at Fort Sam Houston a prize fight planned for the post gymnasium next Tuesday was halted after Col Crane and state authorities determined Texas law bans prize fights on military reservations. The event referenced two boxers, a soldier and a civilian, and sparked debate among attendees and promoters before officials ruled it illegal.
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Fort Sam Houston
Cresson
Col. Crane
Post Gymnasium
United Gnvites
D. C
Cal. Cran
Texas
San Antonio
Smith
Mudt
Gol Crane
Col. Gray Oil
Poxas
Cui
Crane
Soake & Henaile
Col
County votes to burn 519000 bonds and trims assets
Bexar County commissioners meet to destroy bonds totaling 519,000 tied to court house tests and county rail woods. The August treasurer report shows cash and bonds held abroad. A food inspector will be placed for the international fair grounds, and a warrant for 2 dollars is authorized for a horse killed by county officers.
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Bexar Coury Commissioners’ Court
Court House
Tremle Avera
Y. Walton, Jr
Bexar County
New York
Ako
Ann
Comunty
Barrey
J. H. Covington
Hares
Veterans to Salt Lake City 1929 Encampment Report
Tateda G. September 4 sale in City Utah reports the national encampment of U S veterans in Salt Lake City. The piece notes a surge in veteran activity and a division within the national veterans organization as participants meet to discuss union, numbers, and upcoming events.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Tateda
Sale Jk City
U. S
Natonal Division
Mexican authorities urged to release four Americans held on border
Special to The Ligat from Paso, Edwards demands release of four Americans Henry Aguirre, Frank Medina, Robert Rechy, and Catalina Lopez who were seized by Mexican officials after crossing the border with a target gun. If not freed today he will take the matter to the American state department. Duplications feared.
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Paso
Tex
Ameris Tay
Edwards
Henry Aguirre
Prank Medina
Robert Rechy
Gatalna Lopez
Amey Cuy State Department
Rich Mining Camp on Fire in Nevada Territory
A fragmentary San Francisco dispatch reports a fire at a mining town in the southern Nevada district. The Western Union Telegraph office is cut and wire communication interrupted. Details are scarce but the town, about 40 miles from the railway, is a mining center in the district recently settled in the last years. The blaze reportedly started in the town of Tawhide, with no further confirmations.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tawhide
Wester Union
Navasia
Vlohos
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Sperry
Houstin Jeweler
Th Tan
Eh Wing Ani
Wegise YeGorn
Mike
Western Coday
Livarpoor
Fort Worth Cattle Market
Col. Lyon
Democrats
Cecil Lyon
Abouk
Chester S. Jordan
Boston
Insanty
Mass
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Trene Shannon
Cleerer
Hancock Streat
Lic
Ronan
Somerville
Wiliam
Seharton
Docdan
Jesse Ty
Tivermate
York
Jordan
Cierdan
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L & GN
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Wright
Sargent
U.S
Mexico
Rawhide
Nevada
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