Hills Woman Dies as Husband Rescues Fire Victims
Capt. Robert F. Alexander is seriously burned while carrying his wife Mrs Minerva Alexander from a blaze at 416 Dallas Street. Mrs Alexander dies of heart failure after rescue and several others are burned lightly. Origin of fire undetermined. The couple, longtime San Antonio residents, were well known. Captain a Confederate veteran and former alderman.
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Minerva ‘Alexander
Robert F. Alexander
Dallas Street
Alexander
San Antonio
Hicks
Thirza’ Bellinger
Margie Polk
Miss Bellinger
Captain Alexander
M. J. Bliem
Wright
Th Shouler
Tie
Dr. Bliem
Mr. Lobban
Bank Janitor Finds 90000 In Currency
In Pensacola Florida on September 25 a package with 55000 dollars vanished from a Kirst National Bank express shipment to Louisville and Nashville was recovered behind the bank at 9 o clock by the building janitor a black man. Investigators pursue key clues to identify the robber with no arrests yet.
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Pensacola
Fpb
Kirst National Bank
Louisvile &Nashville
Flomaten
Ala
At & O
Licenses of Six Saloons Forfeited in San Antonio
Comptroller W P Lane revoked the licenses of six San Antonio and Bexar county saloonkeepers after testimony before P L Ripley. The listed charges include selling to minors and Sunday sales, with addresses and names: E Ogden 225 South Santa Rosa. Frank Evers San Juan read. Santiago Villanueva 201 South Laredo street. Andreas Strelczyk St Hedwig. M Henegley South Presa street. Carlos Munoz 108 South Santa Rosa street.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
W. P. Lane
P. L. Ripley
E. Ogden
South
Santa Rosa
Frank Evers
San Juan Read
Santiago Villanueva
South Laredo Street
Andreas Strelczyk
St. Hedwig
M., M. Henegley
Culberson Arrives in San Antonio for Brief Stay
Senator CC A Culberson of Dallas checked into the Menger hotel in San Antonio for a two day visit. He declined interviews on politics and said his business in the city had no public importance, noting only that everything was attaining a Wilson aspect.
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CC. A. Culberson
Dallas
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
Culberson
Wilson
115 Reported Drowned on Dvina River Collision
A collision on the northern Dvina near Archangel sank the steamer Obnovka with about 150 passengers aboard. Only 35 survivors were saved as the vessel rapidly filled with water.
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Paris
Dvina
Archangel
Obnovka
Duhig Seeks Bond Fix In Lawler Killing Case
Arthur Duhig charged with killing Frank Lawler last Friday appears in the Thirty-seventh district court on habeas corpus for bond reduction. The hearing centers on securing appropriate bail terms while awaiting trial at S Pfeiffer's store on Main plaza.
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Arthur Duhig
Frank Lawler
S. Pfeiffer
Main Plaza
Thirty-seventh District Court
Bae Pee
Wood to Tour National Defenses on Inspection Tour
Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff of the army leaves tonight for a month long tour of inspection of national defenses. The schedule concentrates in the western and southwestern regions.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Army
Taft Urges Creation of Public Health Research Bureau
Washington Sept. 23 President Taft welcomed 3000 delegates from 33 countries as the International Congress on Hygiene and Demography opened in Memorial Continental Hall. He urged a government funded bureau to advance hygiene research and strengthen public health laws for the nation.
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Washington S
Taft
United States
Memorial Continental Hall
Daughters of the American Revolution
Max Rubner
Frederick William
University of Berlin
Washington
Congress
Ork
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Panama
Tropics
International Congress of Hygiene and Demography
Ruper Blue
United States Public Health Done
Elireratwr Wee Tun Cousgeees
Ernest
Ups Seton
Boy Scout Movement
Ted
Huntington Wilson
Organization Committee
Hygienic Exhibits Highlight Congress of Hygiene
The congress showcases a broad sanitary display in Potomac Park with a Red Cross exhibit on temperate and tropical health. It features infant mortality care, school health facilities, and a naval warship operating room, plus a Boy Scout arts and crafts competition stressing healthy training for boys.
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Congress
Red Cross
Potomac Park
Federal
United States
Boy Scout Movement
Hygiene Congress
Taft Holds Talks on Mexico and Central America
President Taft conferred this morning with acting secretary Huntington Wilson and Latin-American officials W S Doyle and J R Clark Jr. on the gravity of the Nicaragua and Mexico situation and reviewed the latest reports.
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Washington
Taft
Huntington Wilson
W. S. Doyle
J. R. Clark Jr
State Department
Nicaragua
Mexico
Medina dam sets world records for concrete placement completion eyed in November
Chief Engineer C H Kearney confirms the Medina dam will finish in November after smashing worldwide records in concrete placement. The project has placed 290 000 cubic yards to date with potential to reach 360 000, aided by a modern plant and a dedicated railroad to the site.
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Medina
C. H. Kearney
Medina Dam
San Antonio
Roosevelt
Arizona
Kearney
Mr. Wearney
Mr. Kearney
San Antonio Area Weather Update
For San Antonio and vicinity the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday, with warmer temperatures tonight and a continued warm trend into the day.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather summary for tourists across major cities
Observations at 8 am show varied conditions: Chicago clear 60 with southwest wind. New York 60 cloudy with southeast wind and rain. Washington 62 with rain and northeast wind. Boston 54 cloudy with light southwest breeze and probable rain. Kansas City 56 clear with south wind. Boston and New York show highest confidence in rain.
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Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
San Antonio Light as Only Carrier For AP Wire
The statement that any San Antonio paper other than the Light carries all or part of the AP leased wire is unfounded and without basis in fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Emilio Campa Abdel Leader Captured Near Tucson
One of ten rebels captured by deputy sheriffs on American soil near Tucson was identified as Emilio Campa, a rebel leader. Dr. Ruffo confirmed his identity and Campa admitted he was tired of fighting. Twelve captured in one group. three others found in a produce wagon. All handed to U S authorities.
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Tucson
Ariz
Emilio Campa
Ruffo
Campa
United States
Battle on Blocker ranch amid 1000 rebels leaves 108 federals dead
Special to the Light from El Paso reports 108 federal troops were nearly wiped out in a battle on the Blocker ranch in Mexico. The clash involved a force of about 1000 rebels awaiting the arrival of Oroco and his army. Blocker, the ranch owner, fled the scene with the latest news.
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EL Paso
Tex
Sanderson
Texas
Blocker
Mexico
Rebels in Mexican mountains threaten Langtry advance
Special to the Light from El Paso reports 1000 armed rebels in the mountains opposite Langtry Texas awaiting Orozco’s move. Rebels claiming to serve Orozco demand a $5 cattle tax for 800 cattle from Blocker ranch. cattle moved to the border before interference. Rebels pursue the herd as Orozco allegedly builds hundreds of recruits near Langtry and plans to reach Torreon via C. P. Ding with 4000 men after seizing the railroad.
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EL Paso
Tex
Langtry
Texas
Orozco
Whethey
Blocker
C. P. Ding
Torreon
Rebels trap federals near La Babia in Mexico
A federal detachment of about one hundred sent to clear rebels at La Babia ranch in Monterey escaped annihilation but was routed after occupying a pass for three hours. Major Villareal’s whereabout is unknown as General Quez advances toward Musquiz to pursue the rebels. Andres Garza Galan and Marcel Careveo are linked to the movement, with Galan family leader in San Antonio.
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Monterey
Mex
la Babia Ranch
la R Pass
Major Villareal
Generalquez
Pedricena
Musquiz
Marcel Careveo
Garza Galan Brothers
Coahuila
Andres Garza Galan
San Antonio
Garza Galan Denies Mexican Revolution Involvement
Andres Garza Galan and his brothers Juan and Adolfo deny any participation in the Mexican revolution. At the International club this morning they protest reports linking them to revolutionary activity, stating the claims are false and that someone may be using their name for personal interests.
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Andres Garza Galan
International Club
Mexico
Sr. Galan
Juan
Adolfo
Tellez Succeeds Huerta as Mexico Seeks Rebel Suppression
Mexico City dispatch says Gen Tellez takes command of government troops amid ongoing efforts against rebels in the north. Huerta has been granted temporary leave for eye treatment and may be out for weeks. Rebel movements are reported near Laguna de Torreon.
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Mexico City
Tellez
Eall
Mexico
General Huerta
Geral Huerta
Laguna di Torreon
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