This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
9
A Texas law class from San Antonio declares that state statutes are unfair and challenge their fairness. The group contends current statutes impose unequal burdens and call for reform or clearer equal protections.
A Texas Fourth Court of Appeals ruling, upheld after reversal, held that a husband may collect his wife’s wages even if she and he live apart and he contributed nothing to support. The case of Michael vs Rabe sparked a heated discussion at a Woman’s Club law class, condemning the law as unjust to women.
Fort Worth residents raised a house to house drive to obtain support for W. C. Weatherington, convicted of a King Will Booth slaying while accompanied by his wife Mrs. BR. Dock. The article notes a five year sentence and efforts to secure funds for appeal or commutation.
A major city firm faces serious difficulties with liabilities about $600,000 above assets. Authorities announce efforts to arrange an extension of credit, failing which creditors will meet on April 12. Overspeculation is blamed for the trouble.
Springfield Wisconsin April 1 A clemency ruling stands as Vermin Hilick remains slated for execution in Chicago on April 24. The supreme court today denied Billek's petition for rehearing.
Lorenzo D. Kneelands aged 55, former senior member of Knee lands Clement & Curtis brokers, shot himself at his Chicago home. A long illness plagued him after retirement from active business about a year and a half ago. he was a member of the Chicago board of trade and the stock exchange and was known in financial circles.
The Light Bal Angelo reports Senator Bailey greeted by several thousand visitors from Tom Ateen county in a warm West Texas welcome. He noted homey reception and delivered a strong address similar to prior speeches. Antibailey supporters plan a monster rally April 29 with Congressman Johnson as featured speaker.
Taft arrived at his home city to find no formal reception arranged. Friends met him during his visit with a planned exhibition baseball game between Cincinnati National and Washington American League teams. A noon reception at the chamber of commerce preceded an evening banquet at the Phoenix club with speeches by the secretary.
Chicago grand jury hears evidence against a West Side doctor and an attorney tied to alleged personal injury schemes. City officials say a crusade targets crooked doctors and lawyers accused of defrauding Chicago of large sums. Indictments and more names are expected as the inquiry widens.
London April meeting of the Grand Trank Paihway of Canada faced virulent charges of mismanagement as directors and shareholders pressed for unity to protect the company’s credit. President Sir Charles Rives Witkon spoke briefly, but much of the session focused on defending the board and demanding accountability.
Prominent Kingston citizen John Taylor, long known under a new name, has had an indictment for manslaughter dropped by Justice W C Howard after evidence showed witnesses were dead. The case stems from the Murray killing at Port Ewen during an election day clash decades ago. Taylor, now head of a western manufacturing firm with a wife and six children, had fled after the confrontation and is said to have rebuilt a quiet life. Authorities say only three men know the full facts.
Washington April 9 The house resolution by Speaker Cannon asks what steps were taken to prose cution. The paper trust reached Attorney General Bonaparte today and it is understood the department has already taken initial steps to bring the paper trust officials to trial on criminal charges.
In Chattanooga Tennessee, April, W. W. Evans and C. I. Stanley, painters at the old Southern hotel scaffold, were dashed to death when a rope broke on the fourth floor. Evans fell and died instantly, while Stanley died about ten minutes later. Both were young and unmarried. Stanley’s home was in Cincinnati and had recently come from Knoxville.
Governor Hughes sends a special message urging enactment of racetrack gambling legislation and other proposals before the New York legislature. The defeat of a bill to abolish betting at race tracks sparks celebrations in New York horse racing circles and praise from breeder James R. Keene who favors a clear field for racing prospects.
About six hundred homespeakers passed through from the north on their way to Gardendale, a point south of here on the L and GQ N between Millett and Cotulla. The party, led by Hust Bridage, traveled in three sections on a special train. S. G. Langston, general commigration agent, accompanied the party to San Antonio and will return with them. They will spend today and tomorrow in Gardendale and then return to San Antonio for the weekend, with several hundred Nameseekers expected to join en route, totaling close to a thousand visitors by next Sunday. The party arrived this morning and were transferred to the J and G N for Gardendale, featuring prominent men from Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, and Arkansas.
The Alabama Supreme Court today ruled both the general prohibition act and the nine o’clock closing law constitutional and effective. An attack by liquor forces failed as the court also upheld the tonal option law involved in the cases.
Special to The Light reports heavy rains across Fort Worth and West Texas towns including Chillicothe and Memphis bolster expectations of bumper crops in corn, wheat, oats and cotton. Stockmen face renewed strains on water supply as farmers anticipate strong yields.
Tonight showers and windy conditions diminish. Friday brings fair skies and warmer temperatures. Temperatures near 62 at 8 am rising to 86 by afternoon with winds around 12 miles per hour. The day’s temperatures are shown against reference standards for the period.
President Roosevelt sends a brief message to Congress urging broader legislation to suppress anarchist activities and protect mail services from anti government agitation. He cites attorney general Bonaparte and asserts the need to bar anarchist publications and prevent circulation of seditious material in the United States.
The Fourth District Court of Civil Appeals in Austin ruled that notes held in Texas for non-residents are subject to taxation. In the Hall versus Miller case, N. F. Hall of Missouri sold land via Texas agents. negotiable notes totaling 116285 were sent to Texas for collection and taxed. The decision, challenging Missouri tax status, unsettles where collection can proceed and prompts San Antonio interest.
Clive Shook, an attorney who was out and severely hurt a week ago, has shown marked improvement at Santa Rosa hospital. He is expected to be discharged in the latter part of next week.
Meeting of the international committee to be held at Wesdayy April 17 is postponed due to the absence of President Tallaverre, who is currently in Mexico with the International fair delegation.
W T Carter of the United States department of agriculture arrived after a visit to the Uvalde fistrict where he investigated agricultural conditions. He spent six months in Texas preparing a federal report on school authorities and study of Liupal subjects. Carter previously toured Hexar county schools with County Superintendent Stewart and visited the San Antonio school farm and gardens, saying no place in the country has better agricultural work than in the Texan schools.
A troubling report from Philadelphia notes multiple deaths linked to a serious incident. Within eight weeks, seven Black individuals have died in related events. Authorities and witnesses describe a volatile sequence of confrontations culminating in fatal outcomes.
St Louis Mn April 2 the Olive Street bank at Garrison avenue and Olive street with capital of 100 thousand dollars and deposits of 330 thousand dollars closed today.
Janes Means city superintendent of fire and nerving begins wiring the health department office. Additional electric fixtures are needed to complete the upgrade and ensure proper electrical safety and service to the workspace.
April meeting of the Republican State Executive Committee to be held in Dakota. Committee will elect time and place for state convention, select fair dates rates and alternates, and transact other business.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.