Indictment names Steunenberg in Borah fraud conspiracy
In Boise Idaho on September 21 a federal panel begins empaneling a jury to try United States Senator William Borah for conspiracy to defraud the government of timber lands. Governor Frank Steunenberg is named in the indictment as John Das, one of the conspirators.
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Boise
Idzha
United States
Willam E. Borah
Norman M. Buick
Frank Steubenberg
Borah
Steunerberg
John Das
Open Fight on Telegraph Co s Aide Delegates To Angta
A delegate left San Antonio for Angtla to unite delegates from Dallas Houston Galveston and other areas to renew the fight in Texas against telegraph companies. Strikers claim written evidence from prominent business figures supports abrogating charters for closing small offices and tolling regular notes by mail. They cite growing union support across the country and warn of broader railroad telegraph conflicts. New Orleans and Western Union show rising activity and protests flow from business and exchanges.
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San Antonio
Angtla
Dallas
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Union of America
New Orleans
Westar Tnion
Postal
Cormers
Mrs Leiter Ill in Paris Hospitalized by Illness
Paris September report says Mrs Lavi Leiter widow of an American capitalist and mother of the late Lady Curzar is confined to her hotel room at the Hotel Rite suffering from liver troubles. Doctors order a complete rest and quiet.
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Paris
Murder charge for Baker near in county and city authority
Officers say murder charge against J T Baker is imminent as they await one more witness to bolster the case. An affidavit is expected to be filed in Judge Umschells court once the final witness is located as county and city authorities prepare a coordinated pursuit. Baker, about 55, formerly ran saloons on Laredo and Soledad streets, was jailed after being linked to the slain McNichle. Coroner and police continue to gather evidence, with McNichle’s son buried today and verdict due tomorrow.
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J.T. Baker
L. L McéNickle
Chist
Charles Stevens
Umschell
Baker
South Laredo Street
W. W. Burnette
Soledad Street
Cookey
Red Light
Laredo Street
McNichle
FP. Speiler
Bst
Constable Stevens
Overmann
Womack
Tee Completed
Stevens
McNickle
Cnn
Umecheth
EXPECT 3 WELLS IN MISSION OW FIELD
The Mission oil field grows in prominence with eleven derricks already erected and five rigs at work and ready to install. Operators expect at least three wells to be brought in during current operations. Up to date machinery and modern appliances indicate strong field faith by operators. The Medina Oil company, the latest to exploit the field, lists Samuel O G Bell as president and Will Sullivan as treasurer with S W Kearney as secretary. board members include Samuel C Bell and others. The company is a close corporation with no stock for sale.
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Mission
Ware
Medina Oj
Samuel OG
Bell
Will Sullivan
S. W. Kearney
Airoelms
Samuel C. Bell
We Armstrong
L. I. Scanning
W. A. King
J. G. Walsh
Gale
Bad Judge of Speed Draws Fine of Five Dollars
W O Staton was arraigned in patrol court this morning on a charge of reckless driving and claimed he did not know he was exceeding the speed limit. He denied threatening to run over an officer who tried to stop him. Otto Klings and Charles Knoll offered excuses for whipping up their horse and driving on the sidewalks on Matamoras Street, thinking the four officers in front were trying to hold them up. The case of abusive language against Annie Beard and Dave Hunter was continued to tomorrow. Juvenile court work began as Powell Lambert and Willie Kidwell, youths, were arraigned on stealing water bottles. George Bailey, for disturbing the peace, was fined.
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W. OL. Staton
Potlea Court
Otto Klangs
Charles Knoll
Matamoras
Annie Beard
Tave Hunter
Powell Lambert
Wille Kidwell
Aeda
George Bailey
Wos
Texas lumber firms face new trust suits in Texas
Special to The Light from Austin reports that imminent trust suits are expected against several Texas lumber companies as authorities move to curb perceived monopoly practices.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Executions in Russia: Nine Killed for Mill Owner Murder
Lodz, Russia, Sept 23. Seven workmen and two girls were executed by shooting without trial for taking part in the murder of Marquis of Silberstein, owner of a large cotton mill, killed on September 13 after he refused payment for strike time.
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Lodz
Russia
Marquis of Silberstein
Local Weather San Antonio Forecast and Temps
San Antonio and vicinity see a 44 degree forecast with a cool and calm regime tonight and Tuesday. Overnight low around 70 degrees and the prior 24 hours saw a high near 90 plus, with a morning wind at 4 miles per hour. A temperature record today compares with last year noting figures in the 80s and 90s across 1907 and 1906.
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OCAL
San Antonio
Fairy
Marning
Jor
M. Vesseane
T P Walsh Badly Injured Contractor At Moore Building
T P Walsh corntye salor and contractor living at 101 Colorado avenue West is seriously injured when brick from a road dump toppled onto his head at the new Moore building annex on Flone don street. An ambulance took him to Physicians and Surgeons hospital where an operation was performed. At 3 o'clock he remained unconscious and in critical condition. Walsh, widely known, was supervising the cornice work on the project.
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T. P. Walsh
Corntye Salor
Contactor
Colorado Avene
Moore Building
Flonedon Street
Mr. Walsh
Physicians & Surgeons’ Hospital
Frank Paschal
Walsh
Famous Short Horn Breeder Appointed Judge at Fair
Secretary Vance of the International Fair association received W. H. Gentry’s letter accepting the judge position for shorthorn cattle entries. Roskwell of the Five Million club promised an elaborate Diamond Jubilee Day program to attract a large crowd.
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Secretary Vance
International Fair Association
W. H. Gentry
Ager Roskwell
Five Million Club
Fresh lead in hot pursuit of oil trust
New York, Sept 23. Government counsel Kellogg reportedly has key evidence on rebates and oil transport profits. Subpoenas target railroad officials to produce papers on transportation, with lines of questioning extending as proceedings continue. Tilford testified Manhattan Oil sold 751 tank cars to Standard Oil via Union Tank Car, amid questions about long term gas company contracts.
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New York
Frank ¥. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Tillard
Standard of Company
Ohe Company
Tilford
Manhattan Oil Company of Ohio
Standard Company
Union Tank Ines
Standard
Manhattan OM Company
Indianapolle Gas Company
Peoples Gas Light and Coke. Co
Mr. Tiford
Anthony B. Ready
Manhattan
Injured Conductor Hurt Boarding Moving Car on Laurel Heights
Conductor Oliver Harden of the Traction company was thrown twenty to thirty feet and left unconscious after attempting to board a moving car near Craig Place. The incident occurred at seven pm with the man off duty. he was taken to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital and is not thought to be seriously hurt, though may miss several days.
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Laurel Heights
Oliver Marden
Traction Company
Craig Place
Coanfuetor Harden
Hardner
Physicans and Surgeons
Itas
Bardetty Wella Visit Reported by Washington Correspondent
Frank Bushick, Houston Post Washington correspondent, arrived in Bardetty Wella to see friends and relatives and is expected to return to Washington shortly before Congress reconvenes.
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Frank Bushick
Frank Rushick
Washington
Houston Post
Bardetty Wella
Congress
State Liquor Dealers Rally at Mission Garden
Nearly 400 retail liquor dealers from across Texas gathered at Mission Garden Hall to discuss mutual protection and measures. Mayor Callaghan welcomed delegates and defended saloon men, praising their character and public spirit while opposing prohibition.
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Mquot
Mission Garden Hall
Thartes Wernoke
Ser Antonio
Callighan
Unitor
R. H H. Ward
Ward
J. F. Onlor
Hexar County
Wernétte
Texas
San Antonio
Rankin
Dallas
Grayson County
Sherman
Austin
McGregor
Indep Bisland
Houston
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John Doe
Telegraph CO
Telegraphers’ Union
Luluor
Clalers
Alis
Justice
Alamo City
Texas Grill For Lumber Companies
Faid
Moore
OIL Trust
Conductor Harder
Mission Garden
Callaghan
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