Kidnapping Case Shocks Hot Springs Community
W. S. Merchant, a South Hot Springs grocer, was arrested on a serious charge after Deputy Sheriff Jackson of Dublin Texas requested aid. He allegedly drugged and kidnapped Mrs Dunn, claimed wife of a Dublin citizen, four months ago while they operated a local grocery. Merchant admits leaving Texas with a woman but denies drugging or kidnapping. He sits in jail awaiting Texas governor requisition.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Merchant
South Hot Springs
Jackson
Dublin
Texas
Dunn
Land sale and lease figures from August treasury report
Special to the Building Light Austin reports August treasury figures for land sales and leases. School land interest amounts to 10 979 23. school and university land leases total 48 454 78 and 3 257 35 respectively. Land interest and principal for various institutions, including the Lamatic asylum and orphan asylum, are itemized, with a total around 9198545.
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Austin
Treasury Department
University
Lamatic Asylum
Niestecek
Castro County Tax Totals for 1901 Revealed
Special to Sunday night from Aviatin Texas August 30 the comptroller's department received the final settlement papers of Castro county showing the total amount of taxes collected in 1901.
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Aviatin
Texas
Compéroller’s Department
Castro County
Apportionment Certificates Mailed for 1908 Fund
The State Department of Education will mail certificates of apportionment of the available school fund for the year ending August 1, 1908 to county treasurers and treasurers of independent districts in Austin Texas.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
Principal Recommendations Of The Legislative Investigating Committee
Austin August 30 The report outlines broad systemic issues across state departments and urges revisions to franchise tax timing for corporations and land record corrections. It highlights treasury and land office concerns, urges greater accountability in auditor functions, and proposes legal and administrative fixes to improve revenue, taxation, and official conduct.
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Austin
Texas
Legislative — Investigating Committee
House
Treasury Department
First National Bank
General Land Office
Land Office
Treasury
de Layne
Aet. Pamed
Ex Governor F R Lubbock Seriously Ill At Home
Special to The Light Austin Texas August 30 Ex Governor F R Lubbock is seriously ill at his home after several days of sickness Heat fever worsens his condition Dr Ralph Steiner attends him and made three visits today in the extreme heat of the city
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Austin Tex
F. R. Lubbock
Ralph Steiner
Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay Won by Savable
The Futurity of 1902 at Sheepshead Bay saw Savable, owned by John A. Drake of Chicago, win by a head over Lord of the Vale with Dazzling third. Wizzen led early before Dazzling took command, and Savable surged late to claim the $70,000 prize as a large, cheering crowd watched. Drake had bought Savable for $15,000 two months prior and expected a big return, with floral honors and public acclaim marking the victory.
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Sarabie
John A. Drake
Chicago
Lord of the
Whitney
Wizzen
Dazzling
Aceful
Trish Gad
Mizzen
Lord of the Vale
Savable
T Cnough
Lyne
Kentucky
Proctor Knott
Sam Bryant
Western Union Opens New Office in Texas Home
Western Union Telegraph company relocates to its former fire site in Texas with a modern oak finished office. Manager J N Newton showcases updated switchboards and furniture while noting the company’s global reach of 42,193 offices in 1154 places in Texas and 637 company offices in the state.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
J. N. Newton
Newton
Texas
Adtasl
A Blacksmith for Congress emerges in Ohio and New York
A World dispatch from Cleveland reports Rev. Morgan Woodhill rejected Mayor Tom Johnson s bid for the Democratic nomination in Congress. Johnson named Ermont J. Vail, a 42 year old blacksmith at a mill, as candidate after control of the convention. Vail has previously run for Congress on the Nationalist ticket and may decline to run against Burton.
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New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Morgan Woodhill
Tom K. Johnson
Gress
I. Johnson
Ermont J. Vail
Johnson
Vail
Congress
Telephone Strike Still On in Cumberland System
The Cumberland Telephone linemen strike continues in full force with no sign of weakening. Wires are being cut and telephones disabled to such an extent that the system is seriously crippled.
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New Orleans
Cumberland Telephone Company
Shipping Dead Account Coal Strike
Ships worth about 2 million dollars sit at anchor in Philadelphia awaiting coal cargoes as big companies fail to deliver fuel. Small lighters are hired to haul coal for New England ports, with contracts dating back over two months. Vessels may need ice to reach sea as crews rush to relieve the coal shortage. The harbor shows an unprecedented gathering of sailing craft while railroads seek relief methods.
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Philadelphia
New England
Jersey Shore
Fort Worth Murder Mystery Deepens With New Arrests
Fort Worth Texas August 30 authorities report a railroad brakeman is charged with murder and another railroad worker held on the same charge. The men were seen with Orion Wartenbee shortly before his death. Wartenbee reportedly received knockout drops in a saloon and was moved by buggy to a remote location. Four or five more arrests are expected in the coming days.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Orion Wartenbee
North Fort Worth
Wartenbee
Saloons Statistics In Texas Reveals Licenses And Taxes
State revenue agents gathered data to identify liquor dealers with internal revenue licenses who fail to pay occupation tax. They found 285 places in Galveston selling and rectifying liquor, 97 saloons selling whiskey, 167 beer saloons, 5 wholesale malt liquor dealers, 10 wholesale liquor dealers and rectifiers.
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Austin
Texas
State Revenue Agent's Department
Galveston
North Texas Cotton Oil and Ginning Company Formed
The charter of North Texas Cotton Oil and Ginning Company of Dallas with capital stock of 10,000 was filed today in Austin. Incorporators named are P. P. A. Fitzhugh, H. A. Fitzhugh and E. Sammons.
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Austin
Texas
North Texas Cotton Oil and Ginning Company
Dallas
PP. A. Fitzhugh
H. A. Fitzhugh
E. Sammons
Saucedos Time 10 Die Is Near
Gradually Vicente Saucedo faces execution next Friday unless clemency is granted. He was convicted of a horrific crime against his ten year old stepdaughter last April and has sought appeals and lunacy trial. Governor Sayers is being petitioned for mercy as a citizens committee urges commuting the sentence. Attorney Bass sought intervention in Austin but results are unknown.
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Vicente Saucedo
Saucedo
Sancedo
Sayers
Bass
Astin
Jameson A Big Elk From Austin Returns From Western Trip
Mr Joe Leo Jameson and his wife and son returned from a months vacation across the Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast visiting Salt Lake City Utah. Jameson attended the Grand Lodge of the B I O Bika as Austin lodge representative and was appointed district deputy grand exalted leader for Texas southern jurisdiction. Mrs Jameson has been in the west since May and her health is greatly improved.
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Austin
Texas
Joe Leo Jameson
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jameson
Grand Lodge
The
B. I. O. Bika
Austin Lodge
Grant Exalted
Laler
West
Diaz will appoint Terrazas as Chihuahua governor
El Paso August 30 report from a highly reliable source says President Diaz will appoint General Terrazas to succeed Miguel Ahumada as Governor of Chihuahua Ahumada will become Governor of Jalisco Terrazas is described as a multi millionaire who owns a vast ranch complex
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el Paso
Tex
Diaz
Iit
General Terrazas
Miguel Ahumada
Chihuahua
Ahumada
Jalisco
Oyster company files capital increase amendment
Capital stock of the Tiger Island Oyster Company of Port Lavaca was raised from 1400 to 2800 dollars in an amendment filed today in Austin Texas on August 30.
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Austin
Texas
Tiger Island Oyster Company
Port Lavaca
If.arter
Britain aims to buy Portuguese territory in Africa
The London rumor links Delagoa Bay with a planned purchase of Portuguese possessions in East Africa. The plan would see Britain acquire Portuguese territory, with Germany possibly gaining a portion, tied to a secret convention. Observers note Milner’s visit to Lorenzo Marques and discuss Natal expansion and neutral supply bases aiding Boer War actions.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Delagoa Bay
East Africa
Great Britain
Lord Milner
Lorenzo Marques
Transvaal
Natal
Germany
Netherlands
Hicks Nominated for Senator in Democratic Convention
Special to the Light Fredericksburg Texas August 30 the Democratic Senatorial convention met with small attendance and nominated Marshall Hicks of San Antonio by acclamation to run for the party a lengthy platform favored irrigation and opposed prohibition Perry J Lewis elected district chairman and authorized to appoint a campaign committee Mahneke Park Commissioner of San Antonio acted as commissary for the San Antonio boys and they voted him a rustler in raising good things to eat the San Antonio delegation leaves tomorrow morning Fredericksburg praised for hospitality to guests
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Fredericksburg
Texas
Marshall Hicks
San Antonio
Perry J. Lewis
Mahneke
Prince of Towns
Travis County Declares Faubion Regular State Senate Nominee
The Travis county Democratic executive committee in Austin, Aug. 80, named J. H. Faubion of Williamson county as the regular state senator nominee for the district, replacing Lee Rountree. They ruled they had jurisdiction, then dismissed Faubion due to vote results under the blanket primary where the system did not apply to the senatorial contest.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Democratic Executive Committee
J. H. Faubion
Williamson County
Lee Rountree
Faubion
Dallas Soldier Defends General Smith From Court-Martial
Theall, a Dallas veteran, returns from four years in the Philippine campaign and defends General Jacob Smith, once ordered removed by Roosevelt. He testifies Smith showed courage and devotion, noting the court martial acquittal and urging acceptance of that decision. Theall recalls campaigns and portrays Smith as a trusted, compassionate commander.
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Dallas
Texas
Orient
Mr. Theall
Jacol
Hell Roaring Jake
Smith
Osevelt
Philip
Colombia and Panama Canal Treaty Debate Update
Washington reports Minister Concha of Colombia says instructions on Secretary Hay's proposed Panama canal treaty changes will arrive around September 15. Colombia objects to a perpetual lease, suggests a 100 year lease with US renewal option. Colombia also seeks courts and a police force on the canal strip while keeping sovereignty and Colombian law governing the area.
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Washington
Concha
Colombia
Hay
United States
Courts of Justice
Canal Strip
the Republic
Beaumount Journal Explores Chicago Name Origin
The Beaumont Daily Journal reviews a claim that Chicago derives from a word meaning skunk or stink. A study by John Turner is cited suggesting origins from a term meaning skunk week and a pungent odor linked to the Chicago river area. The piece notes Indigenous names and compares odors observed during a city stay.
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Beaumont Daily Journal
Chicago
John Turner
City
Judge Kroeger Keeps Order In San Antonio Court
The Orange Tribune notes Judge Kroeger, a San Antonio magistrate, fined a man $50 and costs for carrying a pistol. He is described as just and reasonable but harsh on crimes against women and handgun offenses, urging continued enforcement.
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The
Orange Tribune
Kroeger
San Antonio
Buffalo liquor dealers plan new brewery project
The Houston Chronicle notes Buffalo liquor dealers aim to build a brewery, seeking to establish a major local operation. They plan joint action to acquire the late owner’s estate and push a new phase in beer production, signaling potential profits for participants and rivals.
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Houston Chronicle
Buffalo
Herald
Planning the Future in Brenham Daily Banner
Fragment from the Brenham Daily Banner emphasizes careful planning and enterprise. It asserts there is room for many ventures without harming others and urges self-reliance and measured progress, noting those who plan well tend to succeed.
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The
Brenham Daily Banner
Wiself
Diamonds worth $3008 per ton reminder note
The Denison Herald notes a value of 3008 dollars per ton for diamonds and adds a cryptic reminder about balance and forthcoming tonnage. The fragmentary text reflects a terse, puzzle like message without clear context or complete sentences.
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Denison Herald
Boston landlord fined in rent-collection kiss case
Boston landlord who attempted to extort rent through kisses from a widow was fined 25 dollars. The article notes dangerous behavior and cites ongoing legal action.
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Dallas News
Boston
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