MacNamara Granted Full Pardon After Rabbery Conviction
Governor grants full pardon to John MacNamara after about twenty months of a four year sentence for robbery in the city. San Antonio businessman formerly owned a saloon at East and Nueva streets. Hon. Chris Callan lobbied for clemency, leading to the pardon issued Friday.
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Chris Callan
State of Texas
Austin
Tex
San. Antonio
John MacNamara
N. A. Gravnard
Callan
MacNamara
East
Nueva Streets
Busines
Tin Wedding Observed By Gloeckners At Home
Mr and Mrs Anton Gloeckner celebrated ten years of marriage with a tin wedding last evening at 418 South Hackberry Street. A large gathering enjoyed music games and supper on a long linen covered table amid celebrations. The couple received many presents including a kitchen set from the Hayseed Social club of which they are both members.
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Anton Gloeckner
South Hackberry Street
Gloeckner
Overbeck and Sievers to Wed at St Josephs Church
Elmer Overbeck and Caro line Sievers will be married tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. in St Josephs church by Father Fuhrwerk. After a breakfast at 233 Lavaca street they plan a honeymoon via I G N to Austin returning to San Antonio to settle. Overbeck is known in the city and Sievers is the daughter of J A Seivers, a craftsman in San Antonio.
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Elmer Overbeck
Caroline Sievers
St. Joseph's Church
Father Fuhrwerk
Lavaca Street
Austin
San Antonio
Mr. Overbeck
Sisters of the Divine Providence
Our Lady of the Laka ‘Academy
Miss Sievers
J. A. Seivers
Little Miss Marie Brinckman Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Marie Brinckman celebrated her sixth birthday yesterday at 204 Omaha Street with friends. Games were played and ice cream and cake were served, making the afternoon enjoyable for all attendees.
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Marie Brinckman
Omaha Street
Rain Needed at Chicken Ranch Questions Taxes and Polling
Doc Louis Baltesarelli notes a dry spell at his chicken ranch east of the city and says rain is urgently needed. He questions payment of occupation taxes in Bexar or Wilson counties and where he should vote, San Antonio or Floresville.
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Louis Baltesarelli
Bonis
Auandry
Bexar
Wilson County
San Antonio
Floresville
Richard Wilson and Tacy Scull headline joint event
Richard Wilson and Tacy Scull are linked to a notable public event. M Solar and Huiilia Cadena are also mentioned in connection with related activities or roles. Further context clarifies each participants' involvement and the event's significance.
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Richard Wilson
Tacy Scull
M. Solar
Huiilia Cadena
Militia Protect Black Prisoner Amid Trinity Violence
Houston militias escorted Levi Spencer to Huntsville penitentiary after a mob attack at Trinity. The Light Guards and Houston cavalry faced gunfire while guarding the Black prisoner, with several mob members reported wounded. Soldiers returned home as tensions remained high.
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Houston
Tex
Trinity
Trinty
Levi Spencer
Trimity
Huntsville
State Confederate Home faces crowding in Austin
Special to The Light reports the State Confederate Home at Austin has 260 inmates with 73 approved admission applications awaiting space. Advocates for veterans push for legislative expansion to provide the needed additional room.
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Austin
Tex
Friends of the Confederate Veterans
Disfranchised Negroes stir exodus talk in Alabama
In Montgomery on June 22, it is reported that negro preachers are urging their congregations to flee to Texas or Arkansas if the constitutional convention disfranchises them. Local big landowners favor keeping the labor force by limiting changes to suffrage, while pastors suggest moving northward.
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Montgomery
Ala
Texas
Arkansas
Wanamaker Targets Transit Franchises With Major Offer
Special to the Sumlay Light from Philadelphia reports John Wanamaker proposes a bold bid for the Ashbridge rapid transit franchises seized by a syndicate after Mayor Ashbridge refused Wanamaker’s $2.5 million offer. If accepted, he will allocate funds to public schools, to deepen the Delaware channel, and to grant traction rights.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Quay-Ashbbridge-Foerderer
Mayor-Ashbridge
Wanamaker
Stone
Delaware
Les
Atlanta police murder plot mirrors Shreveport gang
In Atlanta on June 23 a mafia like plot aims to exterminate policemen. Patrolman Debray was lured to a lone spot by a negro, then killed by two others after prior clashes with several black suspects. Authorities fear a coordinated gang has formed locally.
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Atlanta
Shreveport
Debray
Rich nitrate beds to be developed in California desert
A San Francisco company filed mineral claims on 26000 acres of Mojave nitrate beds near a new Los Angeles to Salt Lake railroad. Los Angeles investors add 100000 acres. Deposits likened to Peru with potential shipping profits as rail lines extend. Borax deposits nearby may also become productive with rail expansion.
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Sunday Light
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Mojava Desert
Salt Lake
Peru
United States
Cabbage Crop Prospects Improve Despite Drought in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi reports a better cabbage season despite an unprecedented backward year from dry spells. Shipments total about 200 carloads including express, averaging $1 per 100 pounds and roughly $40,000 to growers. potential earnings could reach $150,000 with earlier planting as farmers plan August work.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Galveston Land Oil and Gas to Drill 1600-Foot Alvin Well
The Galveston Land, Oil and Gas Co. contracts with Galveston Well Boring Co. to sink a well on the Thomas place at Alvin to 1600 feet unless oil is found sooner. They employ rotary expert FE Stobart and claim the field holds oil between Galveston and Houston.
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Galveston
Tex
Galveston Land, Oil and Gas Company
Galveston Well Boring Company
Huston
Cortez the Bandit Captured Near Laredo
Early morning reports say Cortez was captured at the Columbia mines near Laredo. He allegedly swapped currency in a cave and was to be transported by special train, with conflicting confirmations from railway officials and local sheriffs.
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Cortez
Columbia
Mex
Laredo
Columbia Mines
Vann
Mahneke Hotel
Thieves Break Into Arcadia Residence
Thieves broke into the residence of Mr. R. L. Sims in Arcadia Texas between 8 and 10 last night during his absence. They seized nearly 400 in cash, his best suit and a fine revolver. A small valise with valuable jewelry under the bed escaped discovery. No arrests have been made.
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Arcadia
Galveston
Tex
R. L. Sims
Trustling on the Coast Sees Land Clearing Boom
Corpus Christi in June reports a rush to clear land bore wells and build tanks as drought grips the coast. With rain scarce the water will stay on the land, while Mexican laborers surge in demand similar to last summer’s cotton pickers, signaling plans for large crop cultivation next season.
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Corpus Christi
Lizard Leads to Arizona Gold Find by Prospectors
In Arizona near the Vulture mine Daniel Johnson and William Edgerton report a lizard sighting uncovered gold bearing rock. They assayed nearly 1200 dollars per ton and have mined over a ton while staking nearly all the mountain in claims.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Vulture
Daniel Johnson
William Edgerton
New York
Jolson
Edgerton
Johnson
Grasshopper Nuisance Threatens Cattle Bees and More
Brownwood Texas reports grasshoppers hatch early and spread destruction. Cattle have died from poisoned forage, fish are killed in streams, bees dieing and honey possibly tainted. The insects multiply rapidly and threaten cotton fields after last year's damage.
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Brownwood
Tex
Guffy Well in Texas Reported as Mud Gusher
A Sour Lake Texas field report says the Guffy well is not an oil gusher but a mud gusher with some oil present. The sensational special notes many reliable men in Beaumont attest to a great oil strike and claim it was cut off, amid ongoing mystery and conflicting claims.
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New Orleans
Sour Lake
Tex
Beaumont
Sour Lake Hotel Sold for 850000 in Oil Deal
Sour Lake hotel property sold for 850000 to Hammond, per telegram to Great Western Oil’s R J Heflin. Mgr A E Bush declined comment. The site, once court-ordered, had upset price 45000 and was postponed twice to secure oil quantities. Hammond may join Chicago packer interests.
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Galveston
R. J. Heflin
Great Western Oil Company
Sour Lake
General Prudencia Cab Dead in Maya Revolt
A Oaxaca dispatch reports General Prudencia Cab, leader of Maya rebels against the Mexican government, has died from wounds and lack of medical care. The Mayas, numbering about 15,000, hold Sabebe and Chankie after recent engagements near Chan-Ranta Cruz.
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el Paso
Oaxaca
Prudencia Cab
Mexico
Chan-Ranta Cruz
Sabebe
Chankie
Melon Crop Shrivels in Mathis Texas After Drought
In Mathis Texas on June 22 a rainfall shortfall ends the melon crop for the season with about 800 cars affected though some shipments continue into the week. Prices reached record highs with good melons selling at 100 dollars per car or more.
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Mathis
Texas
Lahulla
Oil drilling at Pintas resumes with rising flow
In San Diego Texas on June 22 after repeated delays the Pintas well pushes forward as oil and water rise together. The crew expects a strong flow any time as operations continue.
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San Diego
Texas
Pintas
On the Trail of Cortez Deadly Texas Manhunt Continues
A manhunt for Gregorio Cortez tightens across Karnes Gonzales and Kerr counties as sheriff and posse members pursue the supposed killer of Sheriff W. T. Morris and Sheriff R. M. Glover. Witnesses describe Cortez eluding capture amid bush and hill country while new evidence links him to the killings.
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Gregorio Cortez
W. T. Morris
Karnes County
R. M. Glover
Gonzales
Henry Schnabel
Bellement
John W. Vann
Kerr County
John EB. Trainer
Charles ‘I’. Stevens
Doe Villareal
Captain Tolin
Tom Desmuk
von Ormy
Cortez
Twohig
Vann
Cotula
Mexico
Laredo
Felipe Salazar
Rogers
Texas Rangers
Heraldo Merrelles
San Antonio
Stevens
Sumilay
Henry Schnable
Tlarwood
Tobin
Bart Crowther
William Wezel
J.P. Grimes
Ramon Salzado
Glover
Art Pew
Martin Roblero
Refugin#Roblero
Dement
Pfeuffer Conning Co Opens New Store At Alamo Plaza
The Pfeuffer Conning Co opens tomorrow at 213 Alamo Plaza with an inviting showroom of new stock. Geo H Pfeuffer president H Conning vice president and Lee A Adam secretary treasurer lead a well known San Antonio team. The interior is stylish and the assortment includes china cut glass silverware and bric a brac along with household needs. The firm invites the public to inspect and visit on opening day.
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Pfeufer-Conning Co
New House
Pfeuffer-Conning Co
Alamo Plaza
Compasser
Geo. H. Pfeuffer
H._ Conning
Lee A. Adam
San Antonio
Fort Worth Tragedy Claims Child From Read Family
In Fort Worth Texas on June 22 two children of Mrs Read aged six and another young girl were badly burned after falling into embers from a bonfire in the Trinity River bottoms near 703 East Bluff Street. Hollys was pulled from the live coals but suffered severe burns. The second child died that night.
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Glover
Schnabel
Cortez
Refugio Roblero
Martin Roblero
Tomas Roblero
Sherif Morris
Morris
Berrey
Roblero
W.T. Morris
Karnes County
Gonzales County
Range Cemetery
Dixie Harper
Yorktown
Texas
Mabel
Harper
Willie
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arch
Ranger
Joe Shety
Fort Worth
Mary
Read
East Bluff Street
Trinity River
Hollys
Fight on East Street Ends With Deep Knife Wound
Last night at about nine o'clock a brawl occurred on East Street involving Mexicans. One participant seized a knife and inflicted a deep cut on the other man. Manuel Alarcon was wounded and escorted to the city jail by Kuhlman. the other man escaped.
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Chile
East Street
Manuel Alarcon
Kuhlman
Spanish War Veterans Plan July 4 Observance
Spanish American War veterans and the G A R join Confederate Veterans to arrange a July 4 ceremony. Capt Eugene and others are mentioned as organizers with local veterans Samo Geuze and Lon Ellison cited among the participants.
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Veteraie
A. Teething Tisemche
Hugene Ene
Samo , Geuze
Lon Ellison
Local Rockport Note and Fragments From June
Fragmentary Rockport text from June references Leurele's ranehath message and E H McAllister eating well. The legible portion mentions a 30 feet or 3 US0 feet figure amid unclear context. The readability is limited. item appears as a clipped news fragment.
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Rockport
Texas
Leurele
E. H. McAllister
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