Tragic Train Strikes Boy Near San Marcos and Ruiz
A colored boy, about five, was knocked from a railroad track by a train at the corner of San Marcos and Ruiz streets. He lay unconscious, later died at the hospital after being attended by medical staff including Puschal, Olayih, and Baldesarolil. Charles Wayagood, a worker at San Antonio Gas Co., is named in the report.
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Tras
Jesse Dermott
Nobdy
San Marcos
Ruiz Strenta
Fife
Ben Helt
Opty Hospital
Ove
Puschal
Olayih
Baldesarolil
Doga Outo
Cerdo Manuels Injury and Jail Transfer in St Hedwig Case
Manuel Cerdo, stabbed at St Hedwig last Sunday and brought to San Antonio, has been moved from the county jail to the poorhouse. An examin ing trial is pending before Onstrea Shook. Cerdo, with five knife wounds, is recovering and able to walk, while a separate self defense killing of a Mexican in St Hedwig is recounted as part of the same incident.
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Manuel Cerdo
St. Helwig
San A Antono
Onstrea Shook
Cerdé
St. Hedwig. Brom
Cerda
Tha San Coll
Waco Jail Visitor Program Praised by Local Official
The Meer Citizens visit the Waco jail at regular intervals to boost inmate welfare. T. M. Youk recently retired from Waren and observed Sundays are favored for group visits with readings and gifts. A deputy sheriff noted improved discipline since visits began and praised the program. About 50 to 70 inmates are housed at the jail.
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T. M. Yook
Waren
Joll
Ite
Pines
Sierlif
New Avenue O Track Opens With Smooth Ride
A test run over the new steel rails of the San Antonio Street Railway shows a smooth, quiet ride at 1 10 yesterday afternoon. Passengers included a Light Reporter, with Track Foreman Lon Lockridge and Superintendent D D Willis overseeing the laying of the first 14-pound rails by a small crew.
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Phot Tatilot
Whytel
Tig Sen Antonio ‘Street Railway Compaly Co Alamo Plazz
Willis
Wortman Lockdoland 2 Ae
Sovei
Zaty Jott
Avenue O
Lon Lockridge
D. D. Willis
Rain Shower Marks Weather Across Alamo District
Weather notes report a heavy, south east and south westerly rain shower in the Alamo area yesterday afternoon. A second good shower impacted Alamo freight routes, with observations suggesting northern extension and unsettled skies overall.
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Alamo
Seuils
Ciy
Transvaal crisis and US neutrality stance noted
The report discusses American neutrality amid Britain’s actions toward the Transvaal and Kruger, noting hallmarked efforts to protect American interests without interference. It cites thousands of Austrian workers in Transvaal mines and confirms no intent to disrupt diplomatic moves or potential annexation.
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Aslington
D. C
London
Krueger
Dukbar
Great Britain
Tiatter
Bale Dsi
Transvaal
Germany
Oule
State Department
New York Arch Bishop Martinelli to Dedicate Our Lady Church
Arch bishop Martinelli papal delegate to the United States will officiate at the dedication of the new Our Lady of Good Counsel church on Staten Island. Rev N J Murphy hosts the vacation guest and other eminent prelates including Corrigan are to take part in ceremonies promising an imposing spectacle.
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New York
Sept. C
Martinelli
United States
Staten Island
N. J. Murphy
Order of St. Augustine
Sharnoter
9 9 09 dates. one future century chance
Officials and clerks in Washington debate the rarity of numeric dates like 9-9-09 and conclude there will be only one future opportunity to use such a combination, possibly on Christmas Day 1022 when the date could read 22-22.
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Washington
D. C
Onasy Aans Deed and Prison Riot in El Paso
An article from El Paso Texas dated September reports a chaotic escape by Mab in Chianghua and a violent prison breakout. Two inmates were killed and another gravely wounded as a knife attack injured guards and fellow prisoners.
Venezuelan Revolution Sparks Currency Crisis and Reform Hopes
Special to the Sunday Light reports Venezuela amid upheaval with General Jimenez expected to reform currency while Vasquez and other factions vie for power. Armed guards patrol streets as revolutionaries roam, citizens demand money settlement and relief from hunger and displacement. General Castro leads the revolt in Greens, Venezuela.
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Vasquez
Diminez Hos Heer
Jimenez Urbigs
Venzuelan Ravoia
Gireens
Venezuela
Castro
New Orleans Primary Races Shape City Politics
Special to the Sunday Light reports that the New Orleans Democratic wards produced intense contests and large turnouts in yesterday's primary. In the Thirteenth ward Robert Dwtus, Daily States manager, was elected president of the Democratic organization, signaling a shift in local leadership and undermining ex Mayor Toku E Fitzpatrick's bid for mayor.
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New Orleans
Wids
Ood
Toku Efitzpatrick
Alfenent
Public Schools Offer Optional Spanish and German Courses
Public schools announce optional practical language courses in Spanish and German for students from sixth grade up. Sessions run Saturdays from 9 to 12 a.m. in the high school building, with Spanish taught in two 40 minute periods and German in the same time frame.
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Tonta
Frany
Gorman
Rain Refreshes Victoria as City Services Improve
A refreshing rain fell in Victoria Texas lifting the city services for the week. An excursion for the colored community was announced with a future run to Port Lavaca and other Southern Pacific division points.
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Soloria
Victoria
Texas
Port Lavaca
Yellow Jack Fever Rumors Measured by Official Telegram
Telegram to Louisiana officials reports no widespread yellow fever. Second case improving, third case under supervision, Mississippi City quarantine in place, no other suspected cases. Official line says no quarantine unless board consensus. Also notes gas piping inquiry in Waco and Gatesville reform school superintendent comment, plus county delegates named for Dallas industry convention.
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New Orleans
State Board of Health
Mississippi State Board of Healt
Mississippi City
Dr. Gant
Mississippi Stati Board of Mearth
Hadmond Songton
Louisiang
Wato
Wexar
Waco Gas Company
Cannell
Elty
Vaukeraly
Gatesville Reformatory x
Gallagher
Industria
Dallas
V1. A. Jones
B. J. Kendrick
M." Z. Duffie
Tragic stabbing reported near Southern Pebble yards
A mangled report from Houston Texas dated September 2 describes the death of a nine year old Negra girl and a six year old foane child. The incident occurred in the early morning near the Southern Pebble yards with the child reportedly sent by a mother prior to the fatal incident.
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Negra
Houston
Texra
Saattie Stibbletieta
Clare
Peeble
Ev Erard
Dreyfus Court Verdict Sentences Prisoner to Ten Years
Special to the Sunday Light reports the Dreyfus court verdict delivered about 6 o clock, with the audience and counsel noting the decision. The prisoner received the sentence of ten years imprisonment. An earlier incident involved gathering kindling when a passerby rammed into bystanders, causing injuries to a woman.
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Island of Cattle
Rennes
Peauce
Dreyfus Court
Wes
Caplin Denytus Deom
Prisduce
Orl Corte
Rich Seeks Mexican Lawyer for Jail Case in Juarez
Mrs. Rich remains jailed in Juarez without counsel as no attorney from either side will take her case. Bowden admits language barriers and cannot secure Mexican lawyers. Judge Domingues says a Chihuahua lawyer may be appointed by the governor to represent her in Mexican courts. Pending appointment, she awaits Evink.
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Rich
Iter
el Faso
Pexas
Tunvez
B. ¥. Bowden
Tony Ogerding
Mr. Bowden
Juarez
Astoolata
Tudge Domingues
Jnerex
Chihuahua
El Paso Company Forms Veterans Unit
A small El Paso detachment of five men has enlisted to form a company with Keefe as captain. The unit, organized here, aims to participate in the Dever reception in New York and a cornerstone ceremony in Chicago, with Adjudge M. I Lawe of Poarsall among registrants at the Southern kajel.
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Keefe
Dever
New York
Chicago
Adudge M. I Lawe
Poarsall
Kajel
Pearsall Notes Hub In Pearsall Tex Sunday Light
Special for the Sunday Light reports local items from Pearsall Texas. W Gigore rented the Ten Aricks place and will move in next week. Mr and Mrs W A Balen sold their farm on school land and will return to Georgia. Sir V A Scovill shot a large buck on the Frio river, Mrs Luther De Villuss visits her parents on the ranch. Mr G G Stubbard is sick. Mr A T Coates attends district court as a witness. A reception honored Mr Lee Logging before his departure to Mineral Wells. Road shower last night improved conditions. Fred Bickley was in town briefly. Dred Saula returns from six months in the territory.
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Pearsall Pointane
Pearsall
Tex
Tenaricks
Luther de Villuss
G. G. Stubbard
Coates
Distriet Court
Warren Lilly
Lee Logging
Fred Bickiey
Dred Saula Las
Woman Found Dying on Camp Street in Dating
Special to the Sunday Dighe reports Lula Bennet was found dying on Camp Street in Dating Texas this morning. She reportedly took morphine and used an unknown method before collapse. Police say the case is under investigation and no further details are available.
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Texes
Lula Bennet
Camp Street
Worphine
Return of a Confederate flag to Texas marked by ceremony
Reports from Richmond Indiana detail preparations for the return of a captured battle flag to Texas. Delegations from touchmon travel to Dallas for a ceremony on October 3 with Governor Mountalall and Governor Sayers receiving the banner before presenting it to Sol J. J. Weller and the Rangers. The event is billed as nationally significant. In Uvalde news, local residents travel, trade stock, and attend court and school openings amid routine community activity.
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Pexans
Sunvay
Richmond
Terry
Tuchmon
Minke
Rout
Texas
Indiana
G. A. St
C. C. Binkley
Thin City
Dallag
Uvalde News
Uvalde
Les
Ars
le G. Brown
Wmnesday
San Antonio
Hae Miller
Wisgaty
Luling
W. A. Manguni
Kansas City
Wille
W. IT
Turkey Creek
Aavinthe
Watt
Dagtor Duca
J. G. Bake
G. B. Finley
W.N Mall
BoteayiNe
J. W. Estes Jett Fhur
Georgetown
Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress Meeting
Governor Sayera appoints delegates for the National Irrigation Congress to meet in Misgoln Ilantank on September 88 and 27. Delegates include B Keeley, B Paidovk of Fort Worth J A Kein, Edger urry of Wichita Walls, Tennry Sies of Atitena Z Bonner of Houston M Lasker of Galveston Wryuk Byshick of San Antonio R A Greer of Beaumont Too W Battle of Wueu W W Durney of Rl Paso G C Slongtter of Datins Se.
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Budday Light
Austin
Sayera
National Irrigation “Congress
Misgoln
Ilantank
B. Keeley
B. B. Paidovk
J. A. Kein
Edger
Urry
Wichita Walls
Tenry Sies
Atitena
Z. Bonner
Houston
M. Las
Patriots Tots Pasoans Enlist For Eleventh Cavalry
September 9 in Paso, Texas, George Curry completed enlistment of volunteers for the eleventh cavalry. Recruits headed to San Francisco and Manila, with Captain Curry relocating to Eddy to open another office. About fifty-one trusted men were gathered, most accepted after exams by Dr. Vilas. The group departed with a Me Qlary hand escort.
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Tex
George Curry
Eleventh Cavalry
San Francisco
Manila
Curry
Eddy
Vilas
Ike
Raleing Afty
Wilt Take The Car Nox Gang Of Boys In Fort Worth
A young gang in Fort Worth recruited from time to time has caused long running trouble. They steal plumbing from vacant houses under construction and copper wire from streetcars. The climax came when they robbed a Texas and Pacific car sleeper, removing the car’s copper and other items along with the detached wheels and tools.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Port Worth
Kansas
Electric Street Railway
Weiss
Weston Faces Retirement Ties and Pay Dispute
In Washington rumors say Colonel Weston, now acting commissary general, may be advanced or retire. General Eagan resists offering a better fate, while Weston performs all duties and draws 6500 dollars annual pay under suspension, with options to rise or face removal.
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Washington
Mary General Eagan
Tce
Weston
Selis
Hye
Waston
Eagen
Coronel Weston
Fie
Catholic News From St Marys Parish Bulletin
St Marys Sunday school opens today with children at the church and plans for mass through fall and winter. Notices mention visits from Rev John Mimphy of Waylor and Rev M Helotezeimann from West Dhathia, with weddings set at St Josephs Church and St Patricks Hall hosting Knights of America activities. Membership events for Children of Mary and Aloysian Sodality scheduled for this afternoon and next Tuesday.
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Catholic News
St. Mary's
Will Lee
John &. Mimphy
Waylor
Our City
M. Helotezeimann
West Dhatia
C. G.hogan
Port Lavaca
St. Fosenl
Marekige di Aly
Ernst Wi Raba
Mare Puthwerk
St. Josepu'a
Bishop Forest
St. Marys
Catholic Knights of America
Beeville Couple Wed in Quiet September Ceremony
Wieséel of San Antonio and Miss Mac Hauet of Beeville were married at the Beeville home of the bride’s parents on Wednesday morning September 0 2899 at 8 o'clock. Rev J R Scott officiated. The couple will reside in San Antonio after a brief wedding departure.
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Blorstyt- Bauer
Wieséel
San Antonio
Mac Hauet
Thy ‘Beiele
J. R. Scott
Bie
Lessel
Jiaying
Gugenhelm & Cohn
Jessie Brose
Mae
Beeville
Inimat Tridads
Lesliles
Melock
The
Bee
Booville Beus
Disgusting to Visitors at City Jail Inmates Work Corridors
Disturbing account from a local paper describes female prisoners at the city jail employed yesterday walking corridors near the city hall and school administration building. One inmate, a convicted felon, allegedly begged visitors for small donations at the elevator entrance and front door, disturbing those visiting the city collector and superintendent.
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Elty
Wietlni
Poisoned Water Investigated by State Veterinarian
Dr. Wi Forsetter, state veterinarian, visited after returning from Devine to inspect cattle deaths in Medina County. Thirty seven head of cattle died, including 86 owned by a Black farmer, all reportedly drank from the same well. the only conclusion drawn is that the water was poisoned.
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Wi. Forsetter
Devine
Afediaa
Adamick Brothers Modernize Store Interiors
Adamick Brothers, successors to Frank Marsh, have completed extensive interior improvements at their corner shop on Avenue O and Houston Street. The new appointments aim for harmony and eye appeal, with a well arranged front room seating area for public comfort and customers.
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Adamick Bros
Frank Marsh
Fouston Street
Indlea
EngHod
Walt Fov
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