Clash Between Brownsville Police and Sheriff Ends in Death
At Brownsville Texas a police lieutenant, C M Puig, was killed and three others wounded when officers from the city police and Cameron county sheriff's department clashed after midnight. Havre and Longoria were among the wounded. Puig died after being shot nine times. Arrests followed as bodies held the scene amid prior town county tensions.
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Brownsville
Spectal
Tex
C. T. Ryan
Cameron
Joe Longoria
Henry Havre
Puig
E. J. Puig
United States
Matamoros
San Diego
Havre
Corporation Court
Tucker
Sheriff's Department
Justice of the Peace
Valentin Gavito
Ryan
Longoria
W. C. Price
Harry Wallace
Bert Mitchell
Bust Jennings
Natividad Pozo
Remigio Paz
Abstract Companies Raise Abstract Fees Amid Higher Living Costs
In San Antonio the price for abstracts jumped about 66 percent two weeks ago. The certificate now costs 5 dollars and covers five pages, with each additional page up to ten at 1 dollar. beyond ten pages the rate is 75 cents. Abstractors cited fewer transfers and fewer abstracts sought as the reason for the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Manic blows up home killing himself and daughter
In Bloomington Indiana Mack Hurst a 50 year old stone mason wired dynamite under three beds planning to kill his wife and eight children after an estrangement. He died with his 17 year old daughter Maude. two other daughters Fannie 13 and Elizabeth 6 were injured.
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Bloomington
Ind
Mack Hurst
Maude
Fannie
Elizabeth
Hurst
Thieves Strike Jewelry Store. Two Dead In Grand Rapids Heist
A group of outside detectives joined local police after a jewelry store robbery in Grand Rapids Michigan that killed two clerks John N Thomson and Edw Smith and left Paul Townsend wounded. About $2000 worth of jewelry was stolen as the robbers fled into crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
John N. Thompson
John N. Thomson
Edw. Smith
Paul Townsend
Weather forecast across major cities with scattered rain
Local forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas notes fair conditions. Observations show St Louis at 64 degrees with SW wind, Chicago 56 with SE winds, Milwaukee 52 with SE winds, St Paul 52 with SE winds and possible rain, Kansas City 64 clear with light south wind, New York 60 with east wind and rain, Boston 56 with NE winds and rain Saturday, Washington 66 with west wind and rain Saturday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Washington, D. C
Leased Wire Day reports dominate The Light
The San Antonio Light relies on the Associated Press leased wire day report as its main source, supplemented by its own large special news service. The AP report provides broad general news, while The Light adds unique local coverage.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
The
Light
Impeachment Court Rules on Senator Challenges in Sulzer Trial
Albany Sept 19 The high court of impeachment allowed four challenged senators to keep their seats and began reading articles of impeachment against Governor Sulzer. Judge Cullen cautioned the court about bias while arguments over whether judges and senators may sit continued.
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Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
High Court
Frawley
Wagner
Ramsperger
Lanner
Cullen
Herrick
Parker
High Court of
Committee On
D. Cady Herrick
Frawley, Ramsperger
Sanner
Johnson
Frawley Committee
Alton B. Parker
State of
New York
Court of Appeals
Senate
Andrew Jackson
Mexicans Will Be Tried in Pearsall
In Carrizo Springs Texas Judge Mullaly ordered a delay for the Mexican smugglers accused of murder of Candel eria Ortiz. No juror was accepted after two days of examination. the trial is moved to Pearsall during the second week of the court, September 29.
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Carrizo Springs
Tex
Candeleria Ortiz
Mullaly
Frie County
Pearsall
Johnson and
Vandervoort
Walls
Laredo
Piedras Negras
Mex
Felipe Sanchez
Dimmit County
Council of War
Jesus Carranza
Coahuila
Venustiano Carranza
Gabriel Calzada
Congress
Colquitt
Texas
Priest Believed 10 Have Planned Crimes
New York detectives examining Hans Schmidt’s effects found health department blanks used to dispose of bodies, suggesting he planned additional murders. They seek Helen Green last heard from a month after she wrote Schmidt and believed to be in Chicago. Ernest Muret implicated in counterfeiting and pistol possession case at the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Health Department
Schmidt
Helen Green
Chicago
Ernest Muret
Faurog
Dr. Muret
Johann Hoch
Bluebeard
Hoch
Muret
Brookshire Freed on Parole After Detention in Juarez
John Brookshire the Texas man held in Juarez Mexico on espionage charges and later accused of horse theft is released on parole. American Consul Edwards at Juarez notified the Texas governor of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
John Brookshire
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Edwards
Fashion Fancies Foretold in The News Pages
Fashion talk urges readers to consult newspapers for the latest Paris fashions imports and adaptations. The piece notes that both women and men seek seasonal attire guidance, with advertisers and retailers using newspapers to inform patrons of current trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquirer
Paris
Levee Board Officers Indicted in Arkansas Case
President O N Killough and another St Francis Levee Board officer faced indictments by Critenden county grand jury. Killough charged with grand larceny and embezzlement for amounts 1000 and 250. Secretary treasurer Eugene Williams indicted for failing to turn over 219000 of funds. Board directors indicted for malfeasance and improper office location in Marion.
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Killough
H. A. Morrison
Memphis
Marion
J. M. McBee
W. M. Hazel
R. A. Scott
FF. O. Lowe
C. M. Bell
St. Francis
Governor May Take a Hand in Brownsville Dispute
Governor notified Captain Head of the Brownsville militia that he would intervene if city and county officials could not control the conflict. The remark follows reports of rising tensions in Brownsville, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Brownsville
Captain Head
Oldest DAR Member Charlotte Poucher Dead in Plainfield
Mrs. Charlotte P. Poucher, reportedly the oldest member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, died at her Plainfield home. Born in Claverack, New York, 92 years ago, she passed away yesterday.
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Plainfield
N. J
Charlotte P. Poucher
Daughters of the American Revolution
Claverack
N. Y
Senate Plans Quick Work on Currency Bill
Washington awaiting Senate action on the administration currency bill after it passed the House. Senator Owen, banking committee chair, expects the measure to exit committee and reach the Senate floor by October 6.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Owen
Banking Committee
Texas Gin Company plant burns in Georgetown loss exceeds 12000
The Texas Gin Company plant in Georgetown and several bales of cotton burned last night. The loss is reported over 12000 dollars. It was a round bale plant.
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Georgetown
Tex
Texas Gin Company
Sullivan death probe opens after Bronx railroad death
New York District Attorney Whitman began an inquiry into certain features of Congressman Timothy L Sullivan's death, found mangled at a Bronx railroad crossing. No autopsy was performed. Coroner Healy has scheduled an inquest for September 28 amid murder speculation.
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New York
Timothy Lb. Sullivan
Bronx
Whitman
Big Tim
Healy
May bar gun plays Chicago censor reform campaign
Chicago authorities launch a campaign to ban motion picture displays of revolvers saying gun play influences youths. Deputy police chief Funkhouser and Judge Pinckney warn crimes by youths are inspired by such films.
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Chicago
M. L. C. Funkhouser
M. W. Pinckney
Farmer Treed by Bull in Michigan Brush Fire
R T Lane a farmer from Egeglestown township hid in a 60 foot tree when a bull attacked him and set the brush ablaze. Lane beat out the flames, but his eyebrows were burned and his clothes scorched. The bull lingered nearby until a line of fire drove it away and Lane escaped through hot embers with one foot burned.
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Muskegon
Mich
R. T. Lane
Egeglestown Township
Lane
Boerne Woman Emilie Luckenbach Dies at Home
Emilie Luckenbach a longtime Boerne resident and Texas native died at her home around 5 30 this morning after a period of illness in San Antonio over recent months. She leaves many relatives in San Antonio and Boerne. An automobile funeral will be held at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon followed by burial in Boerne Cemetery.
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Boerne
Tex
Emilie Luckenbach
Texas
San Antonio
Veterans elect officers at forty seventh G A I encampment
Chattanooga Tennessee September 19 officers to lead the Grand Army of the Republic chosen today at the forty seventh encampment. Choice for commander in chief between Col C E Adams Superior Nebraska and Washington Gardner Albion Michigan remains unresolved. Col J L Smith Detroit Michigan wins speed championship 140 yard dash in 17 seconds and 2 1/2 mile race in 16 minutes 10 seconds. runners up include W C Allen Clinton Kentucky H G Barnes Pittsburg. Costumes of entrants noted with Col Smith in salmon and blue and Col Barnes in sky blue with pink socks. Col G W Howe Port Huron Michigan places third in both races.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Alfred B. Beers
Col
C.E. Adams
Superior
Neb
Washington Gardner
Albion
Mich
New York
Detroit
Mobile
Houston
Tex
Colonel Smith
H. G. Barnes
Pittsburg
Colonel Barnes
G. W. Howe
Port Huron
Colonel Howe
Huerta Exonerated Amid Recall Talk
Washington officials believe the action signals retirement for Huerta as Diaz recall is discussed.
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Diaz
Washington
Huerta
Mexican court finds Madero and Suarez deaths not punishable
A Mexican military court ruled the deaths of former President Francisco I Madero and Vice President Jose Pino Suarez were not the result of a punishable crime after a six month investigation. The inquiry followed the February street battles that brought Huerta to power and included testimony from Major Francisco Cardenas who commanded the escort.
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Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero
Jose Pino Suarez
Federal District
Huerta
Permanent Military Tribunal
Francisco Cardenas
Madero
Pino Suarez
National Palace
Diaz recalled as Huerta ally in Mexican election
Washington reports that Gen Felix Diaz, Porfirio Diaz's nephew, is recalled to Mexico to be Huerta's presidential candidate. US policy foresees neutrality on arms exports while recognizing a later government if free and peaceful. Lind remains in Vera Cruz to signal US intent to aid peace.
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Washington, D. C
Felix Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Huerta
Diaz
Wilson
United States
Hayes
Madero
Lind
John Lind
Vera Cruz
Pacific
Wives Describe Suffering of Refugees From Mexico
Refugees arriving in New York recount dangers faced in Mexico. Mrs Lillian Gonzales of Atlantic City fled San Luis Potosi as bandits threatened her life. The report notes insults and maltreatment amid the perilous escape. details continued on page 11.
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New York
Tampico
Sanatola
Mexico
Lillian Gonzales
Atlantic City
San Luis Potosi
Gopzates
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Maniac
Indiana Man
Cacerns
P. Beasee
Teenie
Tee
San Antonio and Vicinity
Meena
Wallis
Barney Cline
Jose Rangel
Levee Board
Grand Carceny
O. N. Killough
Arkansas
Sullivan
Grand Army Man
Military Court
Suarez
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