Miss Lewis presses claim in Brown will case in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on December 80 Miss Martha Lewis claims she has not received all of Captain S S Browns Astoria gold plate and seeks court action against Harry Brown and Fidelity Title and Trust to obtain what she believes is rightfully hers The will publicized today assigns to Lewis the Astoria stake racing trophy and a box of silverware adding fuel to a dispute over the gold plate once won by Browns horse Sus Smith
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Pittsburg
S.S. Brown
Coal King
Martha Lewis
Brown
Harry Brown
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Miss Lewis
Astoria
Case of Brown in Hempstead Tragedy Tries in 1906
The Hempstead tragedy case involving A pens of Waller county charged with killing the late Congressman Inkney Captain Mills and others was set by agreement for February 19 1906 in the Fifty third district court. The case is transferred here on a change of venue.
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Austin
Tex
Waller County
Inckney
Mills
Hempstead
Fifty-third District
Garden Street Stables Offer Dependable Turnout
Thorough driving enjoyment relies on reliable animal and vehicle steady turnout from Garden Street Stables. Contact 212 for secure, trusted equipment and mounts.
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Garden Street
Clever wardrobe on a budget via local cleaner
A reader notes well dressed men achieve sharp looks at low cost. George Caen, cleaner and dyer on Jefferson Street opposite the Bexar Hotel, keeps their clothes clean, pressed, and well maintained with his service. Beethoven and Arizt. endorse the affordable upkeep.
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George Caen
Jefferson Street
Bexar Hotel
Pioneer Texan Merchant Henry Lochte Dead in New Orleans
Henry C. Lochte a longtime wholesale merchant in New Orleans died at 730 Carrollton avenue after years of illness. Born in Germany in 1843 he came to Texas as a child, helped found Fredericksburg, learned general merchandise with Vance Bros, and served in a Texas regiment during the Civil War before settling in New Orleans.
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Orleans
Henry C. Lochte
Carrollton Avenue
Lochte
Lochte Oe
Germany
Indianola
Texas
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Vance Bros
Mexico
United States
Kensington
New Orleans
Mexican Money Closely Guarded at Jersey City Yard
More than thirty tons of Mexican silver dollars are stored for three days in an express car at a lonely Delaware, Lackawanna & Western yard in Jersey City. Seven guards with rifles protect the cargo. Destination rumored as a bank in London. Ship name and exact routing kept secret.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Jersey City
London
Laredo
Texas
Consignor
United States Express Company
Farmers Control Price of Cotton
Special to The Light reports from New York that Washington says the cotton price is high because the crop is short and southern farmers can now hold and control prices. Many growers can retain their cotton until favorable sales, unlike years past when proceeds were spent before planting.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Washington
South
Comfort reports Heinen shot, in no danger now
Information from Comfort states Mr. Heinen who was accidentally shot is doing well and entirely out of danger. The report emphasizes the recovery progress and absence of ongoing risk.
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Comfort
Heinen
Reform Wave Sweeps Houston as Grand Jury Indicts Saloon Men
In Houston Texas a temperance surge hits the new year with seventy seven saloon keepers indicted for license failures and bonds. Evangelist Tennyson Smith stages sharp attacks while Carrie Nation and her band arrive. Local churches and Rev F F Attey join ministers in the reform push with more events expected Monday.
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Houston
Tex
Grand Jury
Tennyson Smith
Carrié Nation
F. F. Attey
Carrie Nation on the Warpath with Her Hatchet
Carrie Nation arrives in Houston with rocks and a new hatchet and attacks a saloon named for her. She demolishes plate glass mirrors, glassware, and bottled goods as police warn restraint and threaten arrest only with an arrest affidavit.
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Houston
Tex
Carrie Nation
Longest costly Gilhoooley trial ends with one guilty
In Chicago on December 30 the Gilhoooley labor slugging case concluded with all defendants except one found guilty. The trial, the city's costliest to date, ran since November 18 and involved over fifty witnesses. Indicted for conspiracy to assault Chris J. Carlstrom and Chris Meyer, defendants include Charles Gilhoooley and union officials. George Miller pleaded guilty on September 20 and testified for the prosecution.
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Chicago
Ill
Gilhootey
Chris J. Carlstrom
Chris
Meyer
Charles Gilhooley
Model Insurance Law Ready for Congress
Washington December 30 A model insurance law is being drafted by leading life insurance executives with the help of Commissioner Garfield It aims to secure federal regulation for these firms and restore public confidence after recent scandals The plan seeks one central regulator at Washington to replace varied state controls and curb heavy tax burdens on the industry capped by the Armstrong committee findings
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Washington, D. C
Garfield
Congress
Ife
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Armstrong
Shoppers Discover Mexican Dishes on Losoyo Street
Holiday shoppers find relief from the day’s monotony by stopping at the original Mexican restaurant on 115 119 Losoyo Street, where enjoyed dishes are served.
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Losoyo Street
The Light to Skip New Year Day Publication
The Light will not appear tomorrow to allow carrier boys to greet subscribers with New Year messages. It will publish at the usual hour Tuesday afternoon with the latest news.
Vote for My Girl With the Cowboy Hat
A brief citizen appeal to support a female candidate described as wearing a cowboy hat, with the name Phil mentioned as the speaker or ally in the call to vote.
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Phil
Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co Offers Service Options
Pearce Robinson Undertaking Co lists two telephone numbers and a $20 charge at 20 W. Commerce for coverage of funeral arrangements.
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Pearce-Robinson Undertaking Co
Benjamin Varnell Dies at 62 in Family Home
Benjamin Wade Varnell aged 62 died yesterday afternoon at about 5 o clock at his home 122 pay street Survived by a widow and two children Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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B. W. Vainell
Benjamin Wade Varnell
Pay Street
Fender
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R. M. Beitel
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Henry Lochte
Generals
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Margaret Shannon
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