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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

7

Lawsuit Seeks $11701.38 Against John Woods at Woods National Bank

Ogden Brooks of Napier files a federal petition on behalf of H. N. Morris receiver of Woods Unions Bank, seeking judgment for 11701.38 against John Woods. The claim alleges overdrafts around September 1907 totaling 8000 and improper credits to John Woods Special account, with related unpaid drafts from Tatters Acetylene Gas Co and party Georgy Wheaton, demanding citation and court ruling.

Ogden Brooks Napier Federal Court H. N. Morris The Woods Unions] Bank John Woods Woods National Bank Woods National John Weoods Sool Georgy Wheaton Tatters Acetylene Cas Company Eagle Lake Texas Woode National Bank San Antonio W. Dealan Tatters Acetylene Gas Company Deaton John Wools Denton Tod Woods Guin John Words Wis Liescum John Wands Anta Bentamber

Magnificent Seven Story Hotel Groundbroken in Navarro Street Plans

Survey begun this morning for a seven story hotel on the Vance homestead at Navarro and Travis Streets. J Fleot Walter, architect, reports a May 1 start with basements and front floors due for completion under the contract with Selden & Breck Construction Co of St. Louis. Financing arranged by Taylor, Jones, and WeB Laie of St. Louis. total cost includes oiling and site work. Detailed calculations due May 23. building features include concrete reinforced with steel, granite crushed stone, and a ventilation system spanning the entire structure with sea water circulation and a lobby fountain.

Urveys J. Fleot Walter Vance Navarro and Travis Streets Warr Alt Foora Willy Uey Selden & Breck Construction Co St. Louis Four Fears Culinary Empire Building L Taylor J. 4. Jones We. B. Laie Cart ‘Teh Taylor & Lame J Float Weller Waller St. Locks Mounliin Texas

France defeats Berber attack in Algeria and heavy losses

In Algeria near Tanilet, French forces repelled a Berber assault with fierce fighting. French troops killed and wounded, Berbers suffered heavier losses with many bodies found. Separate bank robberies in Coffeyville Kansas and Chautauqua New York led to brief pursuits and ongoing investigations as floods hit Texas towns and disrupt travel.

Colombbachar Algeria Tanilett Fay- Nahi Arahd Neers Freel

Real Estate Group Plans Sidewalk Improve Meet

The Business Men's club real estate committee will convene tonight to discuss a campaign for improved sidewalks in residential districts. Mayor Callaghan is invited and has tentatively agreed to attend along with Postmaster John J. Stevens to assess the need for better walks and possible grand delivery service.

Business Men's Club Callaghay Hax John J. Stevans

No markets today due to Good Friday notice

Announcement states no market reports on Good Friday and no markets until Monday. Indicates market activity paused for the holiday period.

Aldrich Bill Strangled as House Sees Substitutes

Washington April 17 the house committee approved a substitute for the Aldrich financial bill as the measure faced opposition. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a substitute proposed by Representative Vreoland of New York, while considering a further fiscal plan.

Washington Forse Th Lao Vreoland New York Tinan Fuyure

Shots Stir Fort Sam Houston Police Arrest

A pistol incident at Fort Sam Houston led to the arrest of Grorze Carson, a planter at the post, after a confrontation with Officer Schwartz of the mounted police. Earlier, Caveon was judged for assault. Shots were fired at Seow soldier last night.

Grorze Carson Fort Sam Houston

Servant Dies Sud in Prospect fl

A servant named Meemak employed by Sam Whittden in Prospect fl was found dead this morning. Freeman fits Agoil 40 years and has no history of heart disease for many years.

Dort Meemak Sam Whittdneten Freeman

Unclear Regional Weather Forecast Deteriorates in OCR

Fragmented forecast reads for San Antonia area with showers tonight and Saturday highs around the mid 70s. Vague numeric lines mention wind speeds and temperatures, but many words are garbled. The central weather summary is unreadable and not recoverable from the fragment.

Sant “Antonia Vibinity Mair Tay Miniium At & O Moorning Wa Opo Loy

Fourteen Indicted in Grand Jury Session

A grand jury convened on April 28 and returned fourteen indictments. Among the accused are J. C. West for forgery and passing a forged instrument, Martel 20 A. Vallaro and M. Valero for theft of a horse, and Fran Mart Ruiz in an April 6 case. The panel reconvened after adjourning upon the jury's request.

J. C. West Martel A. Vallaro M. Valero Ruiz

Court Martial Evidence Focuses on Lieutenant Rich Testimony

Lieutenant Rich testified about financial dealings with Judge Perkins and family loans totaling about $1000, with repayments planned by Rich and Perkins. He outlined debts to Mrs Whitely, San Antonio Steam Laundry, and Kibby, plus transfers of $876.15 to the U S from Fort Sam Houston era.

Obes H. Rich Rich Idewcenant Rich Austin Nmg Perkins Hin Ratlus Pecking Perkins TE. B. Perkins Wr. Potting Doston Maine Rien Indee Perkins Lisatenart Rich Fargo Wiitteley San Antonio H. A. Wichy Post Exchange Fort Sam Houston EG. Perkins San Francisco EB G. Perkins Hot Springs Auenet Mra. Whitely Pan Steam Launery Vanita United States Gehis Cablesrama ii Perkina

Dowell Involved in Fatal Shootout at Austin Hotel

In Austin Texas yesterday Col Dowell and attorney Manon Williams clashed in a hotel lobby. Dowell fired a shotgun at Williams after a dispute over prior legal charges. Williams returned fire. Williams was wounded, front of his trousers shot away, ball through flesh in left leg. Dowell was wounded but alive. Williams and Judge Ogden sought safety in the hotel lobby as others witnessed the confrontation. Williams was expected to return to his Kla office in the Moore building within a couple of days.

Manon Williams Austin Sesteydas Ate Iin Williams Col Dowell Ogden Mr Willams Col. Dowell Dede Col. Dewelt Col Powel Nlife Col Dowell Kla Ofict Moore Building

Fined for Carrying Gun in Court Morning Session

J. H. Johnson appeared in court this morning and pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a gun. Judge Fuillty imposed a fine of 100 dollars, with 9 dollars also assessed for costs. The defendant was ordered to pay the side balance.

J. H. Johnson Nothing Fuillty Atlas Filge Shook Dana

Prosecution Finishes as Five Witnesses Testify

Westerby afternoon finished the examination for the prosecution with five witnesses. Jos 7, Cate a driver for the Paul Steam laundry. B D Puguny, bookkeeper. G I Palmer, manager. H A Kibbe, a tailor. I Rahorn, a tether of the Wood's National Bank, testified.

Westerby Jos Cate Pail Steam Laundary B.D. Puguny Paul Steam Laondry G.I Palmer Paul Steam Laundry H. A. Kibbe Rahorn Wood’s National Hank

Robbery at San Antonio lodging house linked to Texas trip

Clatifor da bores dealer Slinker of Los Angeles reports a $10 robbery after a night at East Commerce street lodging house in San Antonio. He traveled with G. C. Davty and Arlen Davis to Brownsville for investment, then to a Saloon where Slinker paid with a counterfeit looking bill. Bona arrested by Detectives Womack and Van Ripar as the investigation unfolds.

SW. Slinker Clatiforda Bores Los Angeles Frank Ross East Commerce Bona Womack van Ripar Mr. Slinker G. C. Davty Arlen Brownsville Texas San Antonio Algat Antil California Suekee Commerce Street Bent G. Nr Bone Deviz Slinker Davis Slinkoer Ng Trooeers Siliker lo@ring house

Hardware men convene as Texas dealers seek freight rate reforms

Delegates from cities including Fort Worth Sherman Amarillo Galveston and San Antonio attend the Texas Hardware association convention in San Antonio. President Charles Nash opens the executive session at the International Club and discusses railroad legislation and freight rate improvements. Names of attendees include D G Flewsken Faris Arthie Hodgson Nash Bell White Keith Wilder Panick Peden Bearing Lendor Sanford Seay Rotgere Trumbull Huestos Serba Jeffers and Myer.

San Antonio India Winchester Kelso Texas Hardware Robbers’ Association Chas Nash Fort Worth International Chib D. G. Flewsken Faris Arthie Hodgson Charles B. Nash Bell G.W. White J. L. Kieth Tad Re & Wilder Beaumont RK. L Panick Stamford TE. A. Peden J. 0. Bearing Howaton W. I. Lendor Waca W. L. Sanford Sherman D. BL Seay Amarillo J. D. Rotgere Trumbull Galas A. Huestos R. Serba L Jeffers Joseph Myer

State Federation of Labor Adjourns with Education Resolution

In Galveston the federation favored compulsory education for children ages seven to seventeen. San Antonio was chosen as the probable site for the 1909 convention. Herman Fricke was reelected president of the federation.

Tex State Federation of Labor Galviston Herman Fricke

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