Former friend of L L McNickle in custody in murder case
Police report J T Baker, once close to L iz McNickle, is in county jail on a theft charge connected to the McNickle homicide. Officers say Baker admitted friendship, debt of about $4, a Wednesday deposit of $60 with a saloon keeper, and an alibi attempt tied to a Monday death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Baker
L.iz McNickle
Austin Street
Petdler
We W. Burnette
Baker
Chiat
Chas, Stevens
Chiek
Mattermann
Womack
van Riper
Cassiano
Oficers Brown
Cook
MlcNickle
Haker
South Laredo Street
Stevens
McNickle
Anetin Street
Chisf Mauermann
McNickly
Baltar
W. W. Barnette
Ben Fisk
Mn. Barnette
Bir Burnette
Maxtcan
McNiplle
Constable Stevens
McNickit
McNickto
McNicklo
No Test Until Next Month Of New Liquor Law
Liquor dealers await a decision as October 9 set for the case of Steven Vaccarrezzí, jailed on two counts for testing the Bashir McGregor flavor law. Bond fixed at $300 per case, Vaccarrezzí released on a writ of habeas corpus, with hearings shifting between Georgetown and Tyler as the court of criminal appeals prepares its ruling on constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Vaccarrezzi
Vaccarezz
Dallas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Georgetown
Vaccarrezz
Gode
Tyler
Ex-Slave Dies at Age 114 in Maryland
Bikton Maryland September 21 Gen W Harris a former slave died this week near Rowlandsville at 112 years 1 month 14 days. The Harris family birth record is said to have been accurately kept by Hartford County owners of these colored people. Harris maternal grandmother was 117 when she died, while his mother died at age 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikton
W. Harris
Rowlandsville
Harris
Hartford County
Maryland
Miners Force 77 Japs to Leave Oregon Diggings
A Seattle dispatch says 77 Japanese laborers who arrived by the Alla Thuree day night to work in the mines were escorted to a river steamer by about 200 white miners and sent toward Vancouver. The whites warned the Japanese to stay away or risk protection of the diggings against Asiatic labor. The Japanese, nearly destitute, will be turned loose in Skagway, Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oré
Oregonian
Seattle
Wash
Vancouver
Vialanva
Skagway
Alaska
Murdered man's son found near Our Lady of the Lake College
Bou McNickle, son of the murdered man, located by a deputy near Our Lady of the Lake College. He is held on a vagrancy charge as officers sort the case. The murdered man’s identity was clarified as McNickle, and the body is at Riabe's undertaking parlors with burial expected tonight if word comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bou McNickle
Our Lady of the Lake College
McNickle
Rqin
Anas
Riabe
Hiasone
Western Union Franks Allowed Under Preexisting Contracts
Notices from Western Union to railroads and express officials say franks issued under contracts prior to the new compass law may continue until existing contracts expire. Jerry Newton, manager, forwarded Judson Smith’s message confirming attorney general guidance. This change reduces message handling costs for rail, road, and shipping offices, replacing free frank service with coach rate charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Railroads
Express
Jerry Newton
Ofice
Western Union
Judson ¢. Smith
Cval
Court Suit Over Road Scarifier Purchase
A county road scarifier purchase dispute pits the Springfield Keller company of Springfield Ohio against a New York firm Julian Scholl Company over bid details and contract authorization. The Springfield bid was 5440 with full specifications, while the New York bid was cheaper. The New York firm argues the machine was fully described in the circular and need not accompany the bid, threatening legal action if the process is not completed. County Auditor Ramsey expresses concern over the complications and potential legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New York
Statin
Onedimay
Ramsey
Tietze Captures School Additions Contract
At a Ga'clock special school board session the addition contracts for the High school were awarded to W. J. Tietze for 36344 dollars, replacing the earlier award to W. G. Benll for 35443 dollars. After discussions and a review with associate architects Flood Walker and Ayres, Tietze won by 901 dollars over the next bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Tietze
W. G. Benll
Tintze
Wael
J. Flood Walker
Attee A. Ayres
Tietze
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Showers tonight with cooler conditions and a Sunday. The maximum temperature for the 24 hours prior was around 70 degrees, with the 12 hour ending 8 this morning near that value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCA
Wether
San Antonio
Weather report fragment with wind and temperature data
Fragmentary weather note records wind velocity roughly eight miles per hour and a morning wind at four. It notes temperatures around 48 degrees and compares today with last year, mentioning a capital weather station and a date reference on PAR seven.
Mexico Refuses Wire Operators Amid Strike Turmoil
Telegraphers in Laredo report Mexico rejects hiring foreign operators to keep wires open during the walkout. Officials say foreign talent is unavailable, signaling a near closure of that relay point. Strikers gain support and expect to finalize funding and action, while union members plan a benefit and events at Union Park on September 29 with athletic contests and a concert in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lival
Lareds
Mexico
Western Union
Mip Gger
American Federation of Endor
Attornays
Atlanta
Georgia Rally and Commission
Postal Telegraph Company
Anoud
Denver
Colo
Union Part
San Anidhio
Wnder
Anty
Anaya
Givon
Theo Actzt
Wood Dealers Balk On Short Cord Report
A San Antonio business critique exposes wood dealers inflating wagon cords. Tests show wagon beds understate cord volume, and selected wood often falls short when loaded loose. Dealers dispute findings while promising adjustments and possible meetings to decide future actions.
Indep endents and Standard Oil in a 19th century dispute
Pittsburg reports reveal a phase of the government’s dissolution suit against the Standard Oil Company. A. D. Miller of Miller & Sons acknowledged a fund of an agreement between independents and Standard to export refined oil, while the adjournment of the New York hearing grants more time for accountants to examine records from 1882 to 1892 and prepare questions for Kellogg and Titford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
A. D. Miter
A. D. Miller & Sons
Standard Oil Company
A. D. Miller & Sona
W. J. Wall
Petroleum Association of Cleveland
Standard Ol Company
Pittsburg Corporation
Dir. MiNor
New York
Fia Standard Ol Company
Frank B. Kellogg
Wesley BH. Titford
John G Milburn
Kellogg
Shortage of Wood Leads to Measurement Dispute
An item reports a wood shortage dispute involving two cords tested and measured by a committee. It details volumes found in the wagon and piles, notes differences from expected full cord, and cites claimed causes such as short logs and supply conditions. The piece mentions Houston, Galveston and fuel supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elay
Siy
Houston
Galveston
Wala
Fireple
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A. T. Baker
Say Baker
McNickel
Vaccarrezzi
Lipton
T Hy City
Nat M. Washer
Business Men's Club
Dealera
San Antomio Fuel Dealers’ Association
OA. Baird
W. Kearny
George Surkey
Vonvaltine
Corporation Court
Washer
Bueltesa Men's Club
CG. A. Baird
Mission Wood Company
Dusiness Men's Club
Standard
William G. Rockefeller
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