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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
Drecting of E G Old Post No 2 1 A R outlines Memorial Day observance May 34 and a Grane Army reunion. Committees report $200 in funds with $140 pledged by post members. aims include an orator for sectorial day May 20, possibly General Jesse M Lee. Veterans parade tasks assigned and invitations extended for naval uniform display.
Annie Teague and Mary Glover, two African American dancers, fought noisily along the East Sun route. The fracas drew police, leading to a charge of affray. They were held for appearance as the case moved to court.
In Wilty-seventh district court the jury was impaneled by de Weel and excused until Lamon von Morning. The court lists jurors including M A Siggins and John Momor. Verdict by agreement in Paul Sloan vs M I T railroad co for 5035 dollars. Two divorce actions filed: Tattle Morris vs A Morris and Wells Nobles vs Arthyr Nobles.
New York April 13. William Hazen, chief of the secret service, is expected to arrive armed with warrants to arrest aliens. In Brooklyn, Lieutenant Anthony Vachris and Policeman Ath ens arrested five men with Italian records sent to Gis island. Deportation or legal return will be decided by federal authorities. Hazen’s arrival signals possible roundups of alien suspects kept under surveillance.
County commissioners report severe conditions at the jail including brick lined outside cells and inmates prying bricks to create escape routes. Thirteen lunatics are confined with two violent men in outside cells. Plans consider sheet iron revetment and commissioning bids to renovate the lunatic ward and remove middle-cell chaining.
A fire at 225 Sula Avenue damaged a tailor shop on the first floor and spread to second floor rooming houses owned by Mrs. Mary Abbey. Total loss about 300 dollars with insurance. John Dickson suffered 76 dollars loss. Fire chief Phil Wright helped prevent a gasoline explosion. Another blaze at St James hotel on East Trension Street caused about 300 dollars in damages to Dr. A J Brown's room and contents. Origin unknown but Dr Brown suspects spontaneous combustion.
At a recent Post D TPA meeting in the Business Men's era room, committees outlined May 14 to 27 as the Texas convention dates. They expect nearly $1,000 more to cover entertainment for thousands of visitors. Subscriptions are aimed to rise this week as national officers visit San Antonio and posts statewide prepare. Fort Worth and Dallas contend for the 1909 convention, with Fritz Mitchell likely unopposed for torchie officer.
Storms blanket the state from El Paso to the border, bringing the heaviest rain since mid November. Cities report crops aided and pastures revived as showers continue, with emphasis on Presidio county grass and water. Officials foresee continued rain this morning, lifting business sentiment statewide. Local towns from Marfa to Laredo note beneficial moisture and improving crop prospects amid broad rain coverage.
W A Squires of Henrietta general manager of Panhandle Short Line Railroad outlines construction from Uvalde to Crystal City with San Antonio on the route and sea access at Rockport. The line from Stanton to San Angelo to San Antonio moves forward. finish expected in 18 months with full use in about two years.
A Saturday evening luncheon hosted by Miss Hason honored Miss Belle Wallace of Milam school, engaged to marry J F Stout of Los Angeles on April 15. The event featured a bride cake, white rose decor, hand painted place cards, a three course meal, toasts, and performances by Miss Eason and piano solos by Miss Mason and Miss King. Guests included Miss Wallace, Mrs Wallace, and several other attendees.
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