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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1908

Page

15

Littlefield Opposes Labor Bill Clash With Gompers

Representative Charles Littlefield of Maine and Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor confronted each other at a hearing on a civic federation bill amending the Sherman anti trust act. Littlefield, seen as hostile to labor concessions, defended the bill’s labor provisions while Gompers criticized it yet praised the aim of allowing freer business transactions. The session included debates over labor organization immunity and potential boycott penalties as a broader fight between Congress and organized labor over labor law interpretations.

Hearst Washington Charles. &. Littlefield Maine Samuel Gorpers American Federation of Labor Civic Federation Littlefield Gomners Ma. Littlefield Mr. Gompers Mrr. Gompers Representtative Littlefield Congress Frank Vind Neastie Gompers Labor Cour Judiciary Committee Lahoy Chatinian Mr. Tittlefield Theunil

Johnson Seeks Bryan's Scalp in Democratic Nomination Fight

Mourst Leased Wire reports Johnson allies in Chicago and the Minneapolis Democratic committee launch a salvo against Bryan. The letter accuses the Johnson faction of steering toward autocracy and warns that the party must reject Bryan in a bid to rehabilitate the nation and secure a political victory. Frederick S. Lynch signs the Minneapolis state committee notice.

Mourst Chicago William Ten Migs Bryan Johnson Nebraska Mr. Logan Aromd Hella Gov. Johngen Tite Rederick Lynch Measurer Minjuanolis Blate Committee

Master Bakers to Attend State Convention in Galveston

Ten master bakers from San Antonio travel to Galveston for the annual Master Bakers’ Agency of Texas convention set for May 4 6 and 7. Treasurer Phillip H Langadrtert and secretary W Piehanptte lead a San Antonio contingent with Tred Co Pfeiffer William J Strechter and James Batlie on the executive committee. Houston president John Fischer Galveston vice president John Gotlob and Galveston member WW Starling with Geo Melnhash of Houston complete the executive lineup.

Eft Galveston Master Bakers’ Agenciation of Texas San Antonio Phillip H. Langadert W. Piehanptte Tred Co Houston John Gotlob Galveson Starling Geo Melnhash Hawsinn

Baylor Defeats A. and M in Texas College Game

Baylor University defeated Texas A. and M. in a Texas game on April 4. The winning margin and exact score are unclear due to the garbled OCR text, but Baylor claimed the win over the Aggies. The report notes continued play and a strong showing by Baylor.

Alleged graft among solons near 1905 restoration

Lite Rock Arkansas reports that indictments are expected weekly as the Malaski county grand jury probes the 1905 restoration affairs. Former Senator Joan A Hinkle appears before the jury with testimony about payments by several trials in the district including that of Premier Stanton WO Ant, convicted of bribery and sentenced to years in prison.

Hearst Lite Rock Ark Lite Malaski County Joan A. Hinkle Baleav Ainkis Premer Stanton Ant

Coroner's jury holds five in manslaughter case

In Arkansas at a country dance Rufus Woods was felled in a yard melee. Witnesses describe a fight that led to Woods drawing a knife and escaping after the altercation. The coroner's jury charged Melph Nass Guy Woods and others with manslaughter pending further proceedings.

Nrohn Ark Melph Wrail Nass Guy Woods Rufus Woods Che Woods Dover Soll Verense Davies

Remove pistol ball in his leg after 18 years

By Hearst Leased Wire Dergler Alin April 1 S Sullivan had a pistol ball removed from his leg that had rested there for 18 years An accidently found by Sullivan's nephew Doh Haggerty Rosters attempted to implant it at the time but failed He consented to the operation and the bullet removed near the knee was successfully extracted

Hearst Dergler Alin S. PL Sullivan My. Sulivan Neputo Doh Haggerty Wne Sullivans Tip

Victory in Saloon War Moves to Final Hours

Tenrgt Tenned reports Illinois prohibition leaders predict about 1000 saloons to close at upcoming Imperial elections this Tuesday. Nearly 2000 cities and villages will vote on the temperance measure as preachers urge Christians to back prohibition. Campaigns center on tens of petitions and state-wide appeals with decisive votes expected tomorrow.

Wire Cheago Apell Wilyou Prohibition Party Wesiay Ieee Minola Mieals

Pugilist Knocks Out A Society Man In Five Rounds

Anthony J Desi Biddle a society leader, author, and amateur boxer, loses to Philadelphia Jack O'Brien after a five round bout at the exclusive Meplon Crinket club. The fight ends with O'Brien delivering the decisive blows, leaving Biddle down.

Philadelphia Anthony J. Desi Biddle Feader Jack O'Brien O'Brien

Local Weather Forecast For San Antonio Area

San Antonio and vicinity see a Sunday with a low around 4% and a high near 52 degrees. Wind was light at 4 mph early morning. The weather office notes a comparison to last year and references a national forecast on page Biy.

OCA San Antonio Janaeile

Panic in Bloomington Fire Trap Kills Two Women

An explosion of gas in a Bloomington hall caused a stampede as 360 people rushed for exits. Two women died and several others were injured. exits were blocked, a small balcony opened, and the frail landing collapsed. Mrs. Paris Stanger and Mrs. John W. Dawson were among the initial victims.

Hearst Wirt Bloomington Shomergortor Ellsworth

Inaugurate gag rule in Congress

Washington April 4 Democrats in the house faced a battle over procedure as they marshalled forens against opponents. The house adopted the gag rule that had existed under Speaker Henderson, signaling a partisan clash over debate limits.

Congress Hearst Washington Sangresé Henderson

Ethel Roosevelt Drives Train Car Throttle for 60 Mile Run

Mrs Roosevelt and party rode private car to terminal station as her hand on the throttle kept a 60 mile per hour pace from New Orleans toward Washington. Anxious onlookers watched, bouquets sent, and a lighter-hearted scene unfolded aboard the train before it continued on its route.

Ethel Roosevelt Roosevelt Hion New Orleans Waeltigton Roos Boorntary Parte Aouth Pa Heon Gory Honsang Montgomery Aufanin Pd West Point Newhar Bull Nallings Herasa

Formation of Davidson Club On Same Day Offer $250 To Talk

A Texas mass meeting divided Bailey and Davidson supporters as Bailey spoke on his 17 year congressional record and denied links to trusts. An anti Bailey faction offered $250 to any Bailey backer who would debate a Davidson ally on stage. Bailey arrived from Houston for the event as crowds roared for both sides amid questions over party unity.

Jaitkin Tex Texas J. W. Bailey Davidson Buller Bailey Debale Lea Dexice Ae Binila Camipalad Tund Martin Dols Af Beaumont Senator Bailey Houston Rayon City Rogert E. Cooree C. W. Robinson B.A. Bonner Toho ‘A. Hulon George E. Russell D.er CP. Myer W. M. Batts B. F Henderson Baily Congress Senate Devin Owlsey Vidson Murthy Bowmmmans Court House

Jourt Takes Houston Insurance Matter Under Advisement

A court case involving Houston insurance issues is under advisement as the judge weighs motions. The proceedings reference interties with a life insurer and potential courts enjoining continued contracts. The language mentions a district or local matter and ongoing deliberation by the judiciary.

Jourt Houston Speeal Austin Tex Guaragter Life Insurances Canary Hourston Woforn Fudge Patho Kitts Mird Cork Nyaingy Gonrutastoner Incapinite Lave Commissionae Intertariae

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