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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

11

Governors clash at convent custody in Texas probe

W C Day, Texas public buildings chief, ordered sealing of the Mission San Antonio de Valero convent and dismissed a watchman, prompting De Zavala and Daughters of the Republic of Texas to plan a protest trip to Governor Campbell. Day defended the action as temporary until custody settled, noting pay suspended since March 18 and the guard remained in place until yesterday.

Acon W. C. Day Mission San. Antonio de Vitere Misa de Zavala Dy Zataje Daughters of the Republe of Texas Austin Campbell Miss de Zavala Glaima Huger & Schmeltzer de Avila de Zavala Daughters of the Republic W. G. Day Hoey Dullaby Mr. Day Waled Mise Me Zavala Gines Alamo Chapel Der

Moving Picture Show at Alamo Plaza This Week

A Tree moving picture show will be presented each night this week on the vast side of Alamo plaza by the Trigie Advertising company. The pictures will be 16 feet square and plainly visible from all parts of the plaza. A large number of objects are included in the program.

Alamo Plaza Trigie

Train teeters on edge of gorge after bridge crash

Midland passenger train with 40 aboard stalled on a burning bridge at Yale Siding four miles east of Kerse when air brakes saved most passengers. Engines failed, the train reopened the edge of a yawning gorge, the baggage car resting over the drop. No injuries reported among the crew.

Buest Ylats Colu Coletain Midland Aloha Yale Siding Kerse Hatherines Lie Gorge Toose

Woman and six children rescued from near starvation

Humane Agent W C Matthews found a woman and six children, all under eleven, starving near San Antonio on the Castroville road. They had no money or food, were destitute, and had lost their husband/father recently. They were moving toward Gano from Legardo, and authorities reported the distress before sending them on.

Matthews W. C. Matthews Wort Gano Legardo Hey

Anarchist Bomb Thrown in Union Square Shock Image

A photo captured immediately after Selig Cohen known as Silverstein hurled a bomb into a large crowd in Union Square New York killing his companion mortally wounding himself and injuring several bystanders Police officers and surgeons attend the wounded in the chaotic scene.

Union Square Selig Cohen Silverstein

Death Threats From Black Hand Target Chicago Boy

A Black Hand menace in Chicago pressures jeweler Antonio Dumia to force his son Luigh 15 to deliver money by 8 o clock or face death. Police fear violence as the boy, repeatedly accompanied by his parents after school, stays under close supervision following a series of ominous letters written in Italian marked last warning.

Chicana, I Chicago Tintlan Luiel Vanila Tehhool Hia Hia Parente

Prairie fires rage across Nebraska plains

Paxton Nebraska reports prairie fires sweeping the Sand Hills area from April 2 to 4. The blazes have burned deep in James Kane and destroyed multiple homes. Hundreds of head of livestock are lost and thousands of acres of prairie have been turned over.

Nebraska Paxton Neb James Kane Vestock

Stepmother shot by boy after fatal incident in Guantinamo

A 12 year old boy in Guantinamo fatally harmed his stepmother then shot himself. The boy, named Francised Simon, died instantly. The stepmother had reportedly been cruel to him before the tragedy.

Havaon Simon Guantinamo

Princess Matillde Injured In Riding Accident

Princess Matillde sister of King Frederick Augnatuy sustained a serious horseback accident near Pivadon. A fractured right collar bone and severe shoulder bruising were reported after she fell from a horse during a ride in the meadow outside the city.

Matillde Pivadon Saxony Frederick Augnatuy

Bryan Iowa Jefferson Day Banquet Speaker Arrives

In Bryan Iowa on April 2 Dex Moines Towa Jn Jennings Bryant attended the Jefferson Day banquet as principal speaker. He made several remarks at the school and college during the event.

Dex Moines Towa Jenninga Bryant Dea Molies Bay Speater Durnes Bryan Aeveral

Arrest Fleeing Pastor Arrest Fleeing Pastor

Naehvilie April 2 Bryant H Walkerson Methodist preacher of Franklin County is alleged to have eloped with Ada Yeuutetan. They were married then departed for Molahama. Reports say Fulkerson planned secret divorce before departure. Governor Patterson offered a $100 reward for his arrest and conviction.

Naehvilie Bryant H. Walkerson Franklin County Adam Yeuutetan Weel Riverside Cal Itja Sid Iiat Follsorson Howe McKennie Wempleton Molahama Fulkerson Vekeimed Fulkerson Govertine Patterson Ami

Panhandle Faces Cold Storm Grips Texas Towns

Gainesville reports a cold rain and sleet storm this morning with temperatures near freezing. Farmers fear frost damage as a cold norther sweeps Panhandle and north Texas, dropping temperatures about 40 degrees in 24 hours in several spots.

Gainesville Tex Panhandle Texas

Death stops plans for birthday fete in Saginaw

In Saginaw Michigan on April 2 a man died just as his family prepared a surprise party for his nineteenth birthday. He was killed by a fall down stairs.

Saginaw, Mich Tae Tang

Local Weather Forecast For Li Fatonto And Vicinity

Weather line forecast for Li Fatonto and vicinity shows cooler Friday night with a low around 2 and a high near 90. Winds were 6 miles per hour in the morning. Temperature records today compared with a year ago are noted, with general national weather coverage on page eight.

CAL Werline Li Fatonto Sonight Ang Worning

Bryan Chooses Texan To Wage His Campaign

The Austin Tex April 2 indicates E M Brouse of Shorts has gone to New York to act as Aryan's person representative on the democratic mallonail campaign committee.

Bryan Austin Tex E. M. Brouse Af Shorts New York

Noted veteran gets a pension in Texas

Special to The Ligue Austin Texas April The appointment of Mac Stewart noted Confederate veteran was granted a pension today by the comptroller's department based on a long argument from the attorney general. Despite time spent in Mexico including a period in a Mexican prison he is considered a continuous resident of Texas.

Austin Apel Mac Stewart Argly Mexico Texas Fot

Evans Arrives at Health Resort in Paso Robles

Admiral Evans arrives at health resort in Paso Robles Holy Springs accompanied by his son Lieutenant Evans and Trading officer McDowall. He is assigned to comfortable apartments and reports feeling inconvenienced by travel but hopeful for a speedy recovery and return to health.

Paso Robles Hol Springs Gal Evans McDowall el Paso de Tables San Diego

Former judge kills wife and himself in New London

New London Conn April 2 1909 Wild Yar Rogars once a brigadier and later a judge killed his wife while she slept and then shot himself in the mouth before collapsing in bed The couple lived in New London Rogars served as judge of the probate court for the district of New London and was a former prosecuting attorney Despondency was cited as the motive by authorities.

New London Conn Brigadte Sisnas District of New Tandon

Attorney Clive Shook Fatally Wounded in Saloon Stabbing

Clive Shook a well known San Antonio attorney and brother of County Judge Phil Shook was stabbed in the Stock Exchange saloon at 23 Dolorastraat at 12 05 this afternoon. Walter Durbin former Frio county sheriff was arrested by Constable Stevens and jailed. Shook, taken to Santa Rosa hospital, is in a precarious condition with internal injuries and potential hemorrhages. Durbin, who fled the scene, was captured with a bloodied knife, and Deputy Conable Dwyer seized the weapon. The victim’s brother and physician attended him as he weakened from blood loss and shock and he was moved to Latta Ross hospital for operation. Durbin previously served as a Frio county sheriff and later San Antonio journalist, while Shook had served as assistant county attorney under his brother Phil Shook.

Clive Shook Wilardey-utlaw Phil Shock Stock Exchange Dolarosastraat Walter Kurbin Frio County Wnd San Antonio Stevens Durbin Shook Santa Rosa Hospital Durkin Conable Dwyer Frad Tolle Silicon Tolle Curtin John Dolan Bhoolt B. Halde-Saret Tom Andrew Dosha Lie Midway Saloon Steyins Roger Latta Ross‘ Hosptthal Amos Grives Br Balde-Sarelli Mr. Tolic Waz Walter Durbin Hill Street Campbell Clive’ Shoot Gan’ Antonio Phil H. Shook Hmne Purnish Avenue Tul Law John KR. Storms

Postmaster Stevens Celebrates Birthday With Flowers

Postmaster John J. Stevens found his office flooded with bouquets and decorations on his birthday. Mayor Bryan Callaghan joined with warm wishes as Stevens, born April 2, 1852, received a silver card case from postal clerks. He is the first member of the local lodge, with membership card No L.

John J. Stevens Mir Stevens Bryan Callaghan Stevens Stevens Yahias

Rich Courtmartial Rescheduled to April 16 at Fort Sam Houston

The court martial for Second Lieutenant Charles H. Rich of the Twenty Sixth Infantry is continued to April 16. Rich asked for a delay citing the unavailability of one defense counsel on assignment and the need for another to represent the recused man. Judge Advocate Captain Edward T. Domnelly indicated the postponement was expected. Rich asserts the charges were improperly conceived and intends to prove his innocence. Olafur Ayer, absent on a Texas inspection tour, is due home by April 12 to consult.

Charles H. Rich Ord Fort Sam Houston Rich Contr al Waldo EB Ayer Texas Olafur Ayer Wephrek Rick Tony Certo Edward T. Domnelly Ware Houston

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