Bankers Land 75 Burglars Behind Bars and $36,847.40 Spent
Atlantic City reports the American Bankers Association records for the year ending September 1 show 75 burglars convicted or sentenced, 97 arrests, and total costs of $36,847.40 to protect 9261 members. The convention featured speeches by Willam S. Witham and A Barton Hepburn, praising southern prosperity and financial stability.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Bankers' Association
James R. Branch
Western Union Defies Texas Ouster Suit Over Permit
Special to The Light Austin Sept 5 Western Union Telegraph fights Texas ouster suit claiming congressional authority to operate telegraph rings nationwide and immunity from state interference If successful it would cost the company $100040 in charter fees The action stems from a labor dispute with telegraphers union and Texas corporate permit requirements.
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Austin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Congress
Union
Texas
Western Union
New York
Kal Line
Fer Bis
Fesus
Woman Hurt In Auto Accident In City
Mrs J B Muegge suffered serious injuries after a collision on Losoya Street last night when Pleyte Collier driving south bound speeding violated the city ordinance and crashed into a buggy carrying Mor and Mrs Muegge and their two children. Collier was fined 108 dollars in police court this morning. The child passengers had only minor bruises and the buggy was wrecked.
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J. B. Muegge
Pleyte Collier
Losoya Street
Mor
Muegse
Life Created From Sugar Ammonia And Tannin
Remarkable experiments by Professor Delage of Sorbonne at Roscoff Brittany show unfertilized sea urchin and goldfish eggs placed in sea water with ammonia and tannin developing larvae within an hour. Despite high mortality, four planulae and two starfish survived to become healthy growing specimens. Delage’s work extends beyond Loeb at Berkeley.
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Deluge
Sorbonne
Roscoff
Brittany
Professor Delage
Loeb
University of California At Berkeley
Root Banquet In Evening With Secretary Root
Plans for a reception and entertainment for Secretary of State Elihu Root by the International Club directors were discussed yesterday. A special train from San Antonio to Laredo could be arranged to transport him to the border in time for a Sunday morning reception by Mexican officials. President Theodore Harris has left for Mexico City on private business and may not attend, but the committees will ensure root feels at home during his stay in San Antonio.
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Elthy Root
United States
International Club
San Antonio
Laredo
Mexico
Tient Tim
Theodore Harris
City of
Root
Finish Inquest on McNickle Today
Justice of the Peace Joe Winscheid expects to finish testimony in the murder case of T. L. McNickle this afternoon and render a verdict tomorrow. The examining trial of J. F. Baker, charged with the killing, may be held after the inquest verdict is announced. Baker remains jailed and appears eager to press his defense.
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Baker
Justice of the Peace
Joe Winscheid
T. L. McNickle
J. F. Baker
McNickle
Inquist
Sttle
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Showers and cooler tonight and Thursday. Temperature readings show a 12 hour low near 70 and a 24 hour high around 96. Wind speed measured this morning at 8 o clock was miles per hour. Temperature comparisons with a year ago are noted for 1907 and 1986. Texas cotton outlook and national weather summary to follow on page nine.
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San Antonio
Desperate gun battle ends with death and wounds in Mississippi
In New Orleans Julius Peterman a young Lamber man was brought to hospital after a multi day clash in Southwest Mississippi. He and his brother Charles faced David Moyer Jr and Thomas Mitchell. Mitchell was killed and Julius Peterman was seriously wounded. The dispute began when the Petermans cursed Moyer in front of their house.
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New Onaans
Julius Peterman
New Orleans
Mississippi
Big Brother
Charles
David Moyer Jr
Thomas Mitchell Mitchel
Petermans
Sam mers Named to Health Board in City Appointment
County Commissioner Frank Sam mers is named successor to Dr. R Moss on the board of health after Moss resigned. Mayor Gallaghan said he chose Sam mers after careful consideration, stating Sam mers was the man for the place.
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Frank Sammerg
R. &. Moss
Board of Health
Gallaghan
Moga
Sommere
Despondent garment cutter kills himself after attack
New York on September 25 Ary Chanock a 20 year old garment cutter attempted to stab his wife with a pair of filters and then leaped from a fourth story window. He died in hospital hours later. He had been unable to work for six months and Mrs Charnock worked in a sweat shop to support their five year old son.
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New York
Charnock
Ex Crown Princess Weds Music Teacher in London
A fragment reports the ex crown princess of Six oniony, recognized as Countess at Montionagd, marrying a music teacher today at the Strand telegraph office in London. The notice is garbled but indicates a royal figure’s marriage to a civilian teacher.
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London
Montionagd
Sixony
Toselli
I TéeRletry
Strand
Thisty
Rail Merger Follows Alton Escape Amid Speculation
Chicago Sept 25 Inter Ocean reports immunities granted to Chicago and Alton for paying debates to Standard Oil remove obstacles to Rock Island gaining control of Alton and merging with Clover Leaf and others. Speculation suggests leadership changes, with Gen H Ross possibly top for Clover Leaf and Samuel Fellon poised for new role in Harriman system. Illinois Central presidency favors Pelley, while Harahan may stay at Illinois Central.
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean Today
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Sie
Rock Island Railroad
Alton
Toledo, St. Louis and Western
Clover Leaf Railroad
Alton, Clover Leaf
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Iowa Central
Vimor
Shoats
Clover Leaf
Edwin Hawley
Gen. H. Ross
The
Allen
Samuel H. Pelton
Rows
Ne Burlineton Railroad
Paul Morton
Shonts
Morton
Indianay Minors
Town
Ross Kallin
Vanderbilts
Mr. Ross
Samuel M. Fellon
Harriman
Rayrian
Vathway
Pelley
Jailed on Charge Assaulting Wife
William Dey, a member of the Spanish orchestra at Schemermeyer's park, was placed under a peace bond on charges arising from an alleged attempt to kill his wife during a musical entertainment. He was sent to jail after failing to furnish bond.
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William Dey
Ony
Schemermeyer’s Park
Aebt
Frisco Bribery Trial Reveals Graft Ties to Franchise
In San Francisco on September 25, the trial of Tirey L. Ford exposes bribery schemes tied to the United Railroads trolley franchise. Thomas Lonergan testifies he received $4000 to sway his vote, while James Gallagher details arranging an $85000 payoff and counting board members’ positions for a favorable outcome.
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San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
United Railroads
Thomas F. Lonergan
James TF. Gallagher
The
Boar
Plague Kills 43 in San Francisco
San Francisco notes Bubonic plague totals with 43 confirmed cases and 26 deaths, a 60.4 percent fatality. Suspects under observation number 23. No health board statement issued. One case and one death added to Manday's score.
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San Francisco
Last day to file suits tomorrow in district courts
Tomorrow is the last day of service for suits to be heard in all district courts at the approaching terms. The district clerk expects a rush as many lawyers and litigants tend to file at the last minute. Divorce suits were numerous on today's docket. George Bih against Angere Bits. James A L Johnson against Wainie Johnson. George Bastic against Ella Bastin. Fred Lehr against Hulda Lehr. Cruz B Dominguez against Pancho Dominguez. Jessa Escatera de Herrera against Santiago Herrera.
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George Bih
Angere Bits
James AL Johnson
Wainie Johnson
George Bastic
Ella Bastin
Fred Lehr
Hulda Lehr
Cruz B. Dominguez
Pancho Ga Dormingies
Jessa Escatera de Herrera
Santiago Herrera
Goebel Brother Denounces Governor Murder Report as Fabrication
Justus Goebel of Phoenix, brother of the late Governor Goebel, condemns an affidavit from Richmond and Indianapolis alleging Turner Igo killed Governor Goebel. He says the claims contradict proven facts, denies political prosecutions, and asserts only he, his Cincinnati brother, and a few supporters seek justice while avoiding convicting innocents.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Justus Goebel
Goebel
Kentucky
By & Woran
Richmond
Indy
Goutal
Turner Igo
John Sanford
Cincinnati
Tayloy
Powers
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Willem S. Witham
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Jackson
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Corporation At Austin
Telegraph Company
Waterare
Staiting Telegraphers' Union
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Sommerson Health Board
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Rail Merger
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