Big Plant in Danger as Forest Fire Rages Near Eureka
A forest fire rages near Eureka threatening the Kelstrom Lumber mill valued at about 80 000 dollars and the Red Wood company plant. Refugees flee toward Trinidad while a passenger train makes a narrow escape through flames blistering paint on its cars.
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Eureka
Cal
Kelstrom Lumber Company
Scelstrom
Trinidad
Millon Dolar
Redwood Company
Samoza
Luftholtz
Wieldbrook
Artesian Well Flows 6 Million Gallons at 888 Feet
At 1 08 P M today an artesian well for the Waterworks on Market Street flowed 6 200 009 gallons. The system’s wells now yield about 60 000 000 gallons per hour, with a second well to be drilled next Monday to about 12 feet north of the current one.
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Ilaught
Cotliminy
Olta
Market Street
Etty
Une
Boy With Broken Arm Found On Road
A six year old boy lying by the road with a broken arm was found near Navarato by Toft fore. He was taken to the O’Donovan home for temporary bandaging and then driven to the city hospital. Dr. Withers set the fracture at the hospital after the boy was brought in by two locals.
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Soad
Niles
O'Donovan
Donovin Horn
N'ponovay
Tha Etty Hall
SZ V'Elock
Tuter
Typhoon Ravages Samar and Bahamas Islands
A severe typhoon swept central Philippines including Samar Leyte Luzon Panay and Romblon with Masbate affected and ruins feared while Bahamas reports hurricane damage across Great and Little Inagua Ackland and nearby islands. Wires down and detailed reports scarce as officials assess losses and displacement.
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Manila
Philippines
Samar
Leyte
Luzon
Panay
Masbale
Romblon
China
Masbate
Death of Mrs Martha Alzabeth Walthall
Mrs Martha Alzabeth Walthall aged 72 died today at her home 128 Wert Minlle avenue after pneumonia lingering illness. She was born in Perry county Missouri and widow of the late Judge L N Walthall. Survived by four children T J Walthall L N Walthall Miss Sallie Walthall Miss Hermelia Walthall, 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from family residence at 9 25 to St Marys church and burial in St Marys Catholic cemetery.
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Martha Alzabeth Walthall
Walthall
L. N. Walthal
Perry County
Mavana
Hero tries to save child as runaway horse injures carpenter
Charles Stappenbeck, 49, a San Antonio carpenter, was knocked down while attempting to seize a runaway wagon horse on Buena Vista street to save a six year old. He suffered a fractured skull and remained unconscious at the city hospital as Dr. Withers reported little hope for recovery. The wagon driver, Skiring Foie, was arrested for reckless driving. the case set for court tomorrow.
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Charles Kinnanback
Hou Isin
Wis
Ro T. Withers
Mn Stappenbeck
Buena Vista
Duena Vista Street
Pizzini
Muntainasional
Northern Railway
Salado Street
Simmenbeck
Slanpenbeck
Ha ‘Wap
Martin O'Day
Withers
Stappenheck
Sama
Birona Vista
Mecke
Sin Saba Street
Severo Garza
Nury
Skiring Foie
Lee
Palia
Charles Stappernhesk
Howth
Balado
John Stappenteat
San Antonio
Brownsville backs railway link to San Antonio
A message from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Commercial Club urges San Antonio to fund a railroad extension toward Brownsville. Signed by secretary Charles M. Garnes, the letter praises The Light for publishing the call and stresses regional cooperation to connect with the San Antonio Rio Grande Valley line.
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Brownsville
San Antonio
Tenis
Datty Lizht
Texas
San Autabio
Rio Grane
John Clisner
B. Chapin
San Antoniio & Rio Grande Valley
Hat
RIO Grande Valley Commercial Club
Charles M. Garnes
Train Plunges Into River Near Carthage
A Frisco passenger train on a timbered dirt road near Carthage Maine plunged down a steep grade after a curve, rolling over twice. Engineer Lew Block and fireman Harry Gorrbush died. about four others were injured and two drowned. Six passengers were injured.
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Carthage
Senlambey
Springs
Lew Block
Harry Qorroush
Joent
Cart Junction
Laker
Belton Family Faces Mysterious Illness Tragedy
In Belton Texas on September 24 the Mallory family battles a strange illness after the death of Jesse Mallory. A second family member is reported ill and another member is said to be near death.
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Belton
Tex
Jesse Mallory
Mr Mallory
Big Totem ab House ton Hotel project begins work
Actual work on the Totem ab Houston and St. Marys streets, to be created by the San Autauis Motel Co, was begun this morning. H. M. Westlake, of Westlake Construction, leads, preparing the rapa for dumping removed material. Work is expected to take a couple of days under a time limit.
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Houston
St. Mary's
San Autauis Motel Co
H. M. Westlake
Westlake Construction Company
Westlake Company
Postal Extends Line to Wahlen Falls Today
Telegraph company continues expansion extending line to Wahlen Falls with an 11 mile segment. service extension announced today.
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Comea
Stene
Wahlen Falls
Woman Gives Birth Near Palestine After Severe Illness
A local woman near Unie Place, about three miles north of Smith, delivers a baby while under illness and is assisted by neighbors. The mother, Jolie Galton, and infant are reported as safe though the story contains garbled OCR errors.
Mary Swinger Seeks Dissolution of Marriage and Funds
Special to the Licks Dallas Texas Sept 4 Mary Swinger of Marshalltown Iowa files to dissolve marriage with her husband and recover $1150 alleging she gave $1109 to buy stock in Young County through a matrimonial bureau and the husband Will Green has not returned She has one child and a companion reported as present amid local concern
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Licks
Dallas
Tex
Mary
William Swinger
Marshalltown
Iowa
Nilsen
Maosay
Will Green
Young County
Green
Dal Au
Detective Montague Traps Train Thief On Frisco Run
A detective disguised on the Frisco Brownwood train captured a thief during a staged disturbance. The suspect attempted a snatch as a dramatic wreck followed, the detective noting the thief handed over a note. The arrest purportedly disrupts a recurring pilfering scheme along this route.
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Ben
Bell
Nate
Purse
Frank McGullough
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Fragmented forecast notes show temperatures with a minimum around 6B and maximum near 94, referencing a 1908 poll and cotton market mentions. The readable bit indicates a harshly garbled report with weather terms and an implied update on cotton figures.
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San Antonio
Haskell Sends Open Letter as Hearst Campaign Clash Grows
Guthrie Oklahoma September 3 Governor Haskell issues an open letter to William Randolph Hearst criticizing Hearst stance in the campaign. The letter argues for a new party and outlines campaign issues as the political fight intensifies with Hearst. Cincinnati Ohio September 24 Democratic candidate William J Bryan reacts to President Roosevelt's reply regarding Haskell and the Standard of interests. He meets with state chair W F Hiley and plans speeches on the route. New York New York September 24 The independent party convention in Cleveland awaits W R Hearst's expected keynote speech. Leaders reveal plans for Hearst to present a retort on Haskell Monnett Cheney issue as candidates vie for governor nomination.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
All National Committee
Associat
Wm. B. Hearst
New York
Hearst
New Party
W. Fhiley
Citeinnatl
Ub Springield
Dayton
Gaia
Mic
Bopl
Elty
W. R. Boarst
Ohia
Ohio
Roosevelt
Chile
Tla
Prince Willian
Oklahoma
Praiye
Gay Company
Haskell Controversy Stirs Democratic Committee
Disputed charges around Governor Maskell prompt an investigation by Bryan Ge Has kell supporters and a national committee, with spokesmen saying they will clear him or remove him. National figures deny knowledge of resignation reports as the inquiry continues.
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National Committee
Bryan
W York
Dso
Irman Mack
Haskell
Bryan Ge
Mack
Vie
Wastlington
Hagkell
Fifare
Labor leaders allege surveillance by Van Cleave detectives
Samuel Gompers testified in a labor contempt hearing that he and other labor leaders were frequently followed by detectives hired by J C Van Cleave. He said an emissary named Brodentire offered him a bribe in New York to desert the cause and weaken the Manotveryers association.
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Washington
Samuel Gomn Vers
J.C. van Cleave
van Cleiva
Brodentiire
New York
Labor
Manotvetyrers’ Association
Child dies after drinking gasoline in Fort Worth
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas September 24 19XX two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Treker of North Mark West Port? ing drank a large quantity of gasoline at Berhone this morning. The child died soon after.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Treker
North
Mark Wepili
Berhone
Roosevelt Indictment Targets Haskell Links to Standard Oil
Washington reports detail charges against C. Yaskell in Oklahoma while governor. The letter cites Haskell’s ties to Standard Oil interests and actions as governor, including an injunction against Prairie Oil and Gas and a Denver-based investigation. The account notes court records and the attorney general’s role in the injunction.
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Washington, D. C
Wyle Bryan
Ghlo
Standard QU Company
Uy Standard Gi
Okhoma
Beaver
Dade Chatrowan
Ohio
Shail
Haskell
Oklahoma
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Hussett
Denver
Gesteral
Injwnotkm
Prairie Oil and Gun Company
Nien
Ican
Haskell Responds to Roosevelt Letter in Oklahoma
Gov Maskell issues a reply to Roosevelt's letter to W J Bryan. He defends Haskell against charges of subservience to Standard Oil, veto of a child labor bill, Creek lands deals, and influence over state officials. He claims Roosevelt’s accusations are unfounded and pledges to speak on the matter in Oklahoma.
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Guthrie
Okla
Maskell
Associated Press
Roosevelt
W. J. Bryan
Haskell
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Wall Tings
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Clarence
Charles Stappenbeck
Fin Grande Valley
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John Dalton
Elkhart
Jolie Galton
Miles Smith
Unie Place
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Qullon
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Charles N. Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Rongevell
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