Forest fires threaten towns in bluelander region
Flames swept through Gagen and Woodboro on Sunday forcing hundreds from their homes. As residents fled toward Rhinelander, volunteers fought the blaze amid dry woods and shifting winds. Officials feared the fire could reach Rhinelander, with governors and troops discussed to aid.
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Thief of No Moe
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Gainesville counterfeit money plot nets $1000 in fake notes
Police hunt for a single offender after a large batch of counterfeit five dollar notes, totaling about $1000, swept through local Gainesville merchants. The trail remains cold as investigators pursue clues in the $5 faux bill scheme.
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Is Seele Woman Injured By Carbolic Acid Fire
Mrs. Fred Seele wife of Fred Seele a well known barber of this city suffered burns from carbolic acid at her Becker Street home last night. Neighbors and relatives assisted before Dr. Applewhite arrived. She was unconscious at 9 pm and regained consciousness by 11 pm and was improving today.
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Day for Playground Inaugural Tag Day At International Fair
Community drive titled the Day for Playground aims to raise funds at an International fair. Plans include tagging passengers on a Panserby tram as contributions are collected. Two petitions, drafted by the organizational officers, will be presented to the city council this afternoon. Signatories include Mrs. J. W. Carter and many local ladies led by Mrs. Vander Stratten and Mrs. H Stanfledt.
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Fleeing After Shots Mexican Man Arrested by Police
Pulmar Martinez a Mexican, had an eventful morning when two pistol shots were fired at him near Buena Vista. Mounted officers Moria and Irvin restrained him after a scuffle, handcuffed him, and took him to city hall where an affidavit accused him of attempted burglary. He was later transferred to the county court after a corporation court hearing this morning.
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Alartines
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Markets Kartsasiy Med Sent Wheat and Corn Prices
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas notes fair steer prices with calves steady. Wheat No 2 red around 103 to 118 and corn No 2 around 740. Cattle prices show steers fair to steady, cows lower, hogs and calves mixed.
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Fort, Worth
Tex
G O P Tangle Over Simpson Confederate Visit
In Austin, September 21, J N Simpson Republican gubernatorial hopeful drew comment as he visited the Confederate home with supporters. Charles W Ogden denied any invitation was sought or political motive, stating no truth to claims of political ties and noting Democratic objections were the only politics involved.
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Gol. Simpson
Lawsuit Over Alleged July 20 Assault Near City
A court action filed by Evaristo Ochoa against JM Nix and son Jon Nix alleges a July 20 assault on Babcock Road seven miles north of the city, with Ochoa claiming fractures, head wounds, and nerve damage. He seeks $25,000 compensatory and $8,500 exemplary damages. Nix disputes severe injury, saying only an umbrella strike occurred.
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Ochoa
Engineer Simpson Resting After Train Wreck Near Kyle
William Simpson, engineer on the T and GN railroad, is resting at his home after being injured in a derailment near Kyle Saturday night. He remains in fair condition though unable to work for weeks. The wreck’s cause is not yet determined. Other injured passengers are reported not to be in serious condition and none required hospital care.
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Houston Street
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Homeread
Henry Terrell
Austin
Berass
Methodist Laymen Meet Aims At Texas Conference
Widespread interest marks the laymen gathering of the Texas conference at Travis Park Methodist Church October 29 and 20. The meeting seeks to organize lay members around the laymen missionary movement ahead of the West Texas conference in Genea salea October 28. R B Cousins delivered the Gullah version September 20 on The Laymen's Opportunity in the Church. W B Stubbs of Nashville will speak October 10, and Bishop Key is expected to attend.
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R. B. Cousins
W. B. Stubbs
Nas
Tom
Bishop Key
Cholera Surge Strains St Petersburg Hospitals
In St Petersburg and surrounding areas cholera cases rise sharply. Municipal hospitals report 290 cases and 155 deaths between Sunday noon and today, with military and suburban facilities adding more. Dispatches from three provinces tally 488 new cases and 102 deaths in two hours, including 182 cases and 80 deaths in Rastogonda.
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St. Petersburg
Rastogondoa
FIGHT PLAGUE IN THE PHILIPPINES
Manila reports the civil commission in special session orders constabulary and health inspectors to enforce health measures against cholera. Campaign targets crowd gatherings and permits for festivals, with volunteers deployed to a hospital ward expanding capacity. Two Americans, Alfred McVeigh and Joseina Hall with an infant, are noted among patients. Twenty five new cases reported between morning and afternoon.
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Civil Commission
Generil Smith
la Uselal
Falling Window Trap Ends in Tragic Death in Texas
A Local inquiry in LaGrange investigates the death of Sullie Studious, a Black woman, after a window trap caused a fall. The incident occurred as she attempted entry through a window. she managed to call for help but none was near. Judge Herigel presided over the inquest.
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Tex
Herigel
Sullle
Darth
Texan Believed Killed in Colorado Mystery
Special in The Light Mertens Texas Sept 21 reports the Straid family believes William Straid was killed in Trinidad Colorado after a search by the family. A mother in Fort Worth received two strangers who claimed to know what happened. they left without further contact.
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William Straid
Trinidad
Col
Fort Worth
O Dowd Is President HC Delegates Attend Waco Convention
O Dowd Fort Worth, state resident Ames O Dowd, plus officers Volkan Galverson and J Bo Mac, were elected to key posts at the Texas Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Waco as delegates from San Antonio. The gathering, with broad county participation, was hosted royally by Waco officials and will continue for several days.
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Texas
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Torch Explodes at Santa Rosa Area Store
Fire at A Anterpon secondhand shop at Santa Rosa Arena injures several and causes about $100 in damage. Firefighters extinguish blaze after blast as proprietor teaches afternoon customers.
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Santa Rosa Arena
G O P MAKING US WAR PLANS IN BEXAR COUNTY
A Republican candidates meeting set for this afternoon outlines plans for the Bexar county campaign. The ticket is under pressure from rival factions with talks of independent filing by J Washington. Democrats prep mass meeting and mass appeal as party lines harden amid allegations of Negro dissatisfaction and internal jockeying.
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Herman Richter in Shooting Case Held for Hearing
Herman Richter, son of Aldooray Reshter, faces a murder charge in the shooting of Antonio PrinsunURIy Afternson. Postmortem shows bullet entry behind the head. Witnesses in vicinity to testify. motive undetermined. Detained in county jail awaiting further proceedings and possible hearing within days.
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Local Weather for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Fragmented forecast notes for San Antonio region. Mentions minimum temperatures, morning period, and weather office observations. Implies Tuesday timing and regional report, but details are garbled and unreadable.
Light to Brownsville Rail Trip Fosters San Antonio Growth
The Light endorses sending its staff representative from San Antonio to Brownsville to spur a railroad link between the two cities. Officials claim local finances and commerce will benefit as the line nears construction, while The Light stresses its broader aim to promote San Antonio’s expansion and regional development.
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San Antonio Enterprise
San Antara
Damages Sought After Rail Accidents In Texas
Kate Tracey sues Pollman Company for 40100 damages claiming injuries from February 26 and April 28 train collisions while employed as a reducer, with permanent injury alleged. Leonard, a Pullman porter, seeks 25007 damages for a collision near Yorkum where he sustained a broken arm and shoulder.
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Aransas Pass
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Pollman Corgnany
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Yorkum
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Visitor Injured When Trolley Car Overturns Near Montevety Street
A visitor from Australia, Paul Teh man, suffered serious injuries to his head and body after a trolley overturned at the corner of Monteuve y Street yesterday afternoon while on South Leona street.
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Reopen Office Here In San Antonio Missouri Pacific Agent
The office of southwestern passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific railway in San Antonio will be reestablished on October 12. Edward Fitch, who held the office when it was abolished in February, has been appointed to the position. Mr Fitch is a well known ara.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
San Antonio
Edward Fitch
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Judge Shook Warns Loop Speeders to Face Prosecution
San Antonio residents report rising dangers from fast autos on the Loop. Judge Shook vows to prosecute speeding motorists to the full extent of the law, citing 18 miles per hour as the legal limit and warning against reckless driving endangering life and limb. Farmers and townsfolk urge restraint as accidents have occurred and further actions will be taken.
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Dallas Woman Victim of Frisco Wreck May Die
Dallis Tex Sept 21 It was announced today Mrs Wy tL Pater, injured in Frisco wreck in Oklahoma, is fighting for recovery. She is the wife of a prominent Dallas advertising man.
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