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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

5

Daylight burglars loot Ellis home for ice chest

Deputy constable and officers traced suspects Roy Nelson and Faye Valin after a daylight break in at John Ellis's home 725 Subhacts Street. They allegedly forced entry while the family was away and removed a large ice chest worth about 160 dollars, later selling the chest for 30 dollars. Nelson is charged with burglary and theft, with Valin also charged.

Ellis Aten Howe Jo Uroun Devest Roy Nelson Faye Valin John Ailis Tie E Newton Stevens Nelson

City Welcomes U S War Fleet to Los Angeles

Los Angeles prepares for a week of liberal hospitality as the visiting battleships from the Pacific Fleet arrive. About 100000 people are expected along the coast from Sunita to San Pedro Bay to greet the ships this afternoon, with formal welcomes planned by city officials tomorrow morning. The fleet’s next leg proceeds toward Los Angeles after a long voyage from Hampton Roads.

Los Angeles Cal California Pacific Coast Sunita County Lne San Pedro Bay Arnt Thomas

Texas League Opens Today in San Antonio

The 1963 Texas Baseball League opens in San Antonio with Dallas as strong favorite. Fred Cameron is absent due to a washout, Sam Deskin to officiate the opener. Mayor Callaghan to pitch the first ball as teams parade through the city and square off, with Lineups including Pen diston at third and changes to San Antonio's infield.

Fred Cameron Wwens Sam Deskin Robbie Deskin San Antonio Dallas Oppos Mod Munis Malonay Jack Gardner Sonty. Lime Mecily Lectin Pil Callaghan Shulputter Broychos Winchell Moore Pletcher Slattery Pendiston Hannivayill Havolvan Shreveport

Pretty Girls Leave Home in San Antonio Town

Constehie Stevens reports two daughters Sarah aged 18 and Lucy aged 16 left Somerset by train bound for San Antonio after a message from M. E Stevers. The family describes the girls as pretty and anxious to be found, prompting local concern and inquiry.

Constehie Stevens Jealvet M.E Stevers Somerset Sarah Sa Lucy San Anbanis Mr. Stovertt

DROPS DEAD BEFORE WIFE AT HOME CARNIVAL POLICE PLAN

Otto Jourdan, 27, died suddenly at his Castine Street home from a ruptured cerebral artery. A jeweler by trade, he had lived in San Antonio four years. Funeral set for 4 pm tomorrow at the family residence with Rev. Hartmann to officiate. Police discuss carnival safety measures to prevent disturbances during the event.

Otto Jourdan Callda Jourtan Germany San Antonio EL D. Thomns Castine Atroul Oad Heath Rav. Hartmann St. John’s Lutheran Chirett

Trade association considers expansion of Beat moti plans

Discussions at the Thxag Hardware Jobbers' meeting covered freight rates raw material costs and profits. Attendees debated not enlarging the association for now and noted sessions through the morning into afternoon with a 2:30 meeting and an autosightseeing tour to follow.

Thxag Internations Club Talen Ag Automobila Tour Heelty Menger Mike

Claim Agent in the City Hears Indian Depredation Claims

John Stansbury of Indiad deprecation llaim agent, from Washington DC, arrives from Galveston to hear depredation claims on property damaged during Indian fights. He rooms at the Bexard, remains about four weeks to collect witnesses, then proceeds to Fort Worth for the same purpose.

John Stansbury Llaim Lieelly Washeington D. C Galveston Bexard United States Stansbury Fort Worth

Train 72 Hours Late Delays Southern Pacific Run

The Southern Pacific passenger train from New Orleans is 72 hours overdue and will not arrive in San Antonio this evening due to unknown causes. An earlier morning train from Houston arrived, and the New Orleans train is planned to continue to San Francisco with a brief stop en route.

Southern Pacific New Orleans Saintonio Wade AL Houston San Francisco

Kindergarten for Orphans to Open in San Antonio

The Free Kindergarten Society of San Antonio will formally dedicate a Kindergarten room at the Protestant Orphan's Home on Wednesday. The room will be run by a second year student from the training school under Mrs. Anna Noble. It aims to be among the finest in Texas and reflects credit on the sponsoring organization. Mrs. M A Lynn of Richmond Kentucky visits her nephew A Clarenda Jones, leaves two ruins for Montell, Texas.

Free Kindergarten Society of San Antonio Anna Noble Fortesie Texas M.A. Lynn Rieimond, Ky Alty A.clarenda Jones Montell Tex Wiliam Jones

Local Weather Report Shows Mixed Spring Skies

Showery conditions with Sunday fair spells noted. Spring warmth reached a low of 0 and a high of 56. Winds at 8 this morning were 4 miles per hour. Records today compared with last year show varied temperatures across the region.

Sita ‘Amanta Eniuity

Stevens sought on burglary and theft charges in Texas

Constable Stevens Inday received word that a wanted man, a negro host rasted two days ago after a long chase. He was last seen at Columbus Texas and is wanted at Austin for burglary and at San Marcos for petty theft. Authorities say he has served time in the penitentiary and will be turned over to the Rolamina authorities tomorrow.

Stevens Inday WI Ield Columbus Tex mMescipad Austin San Marcos Rolamina Dor

Plants Loot Report Sparks City Warnings

Police investigate a rash of garden plant thefts across Bourth Filla and Eighth wards. More than 20 gardens reported dig outs at night with plants and shrubs removed. Authorities warn residents to scrutinize plant sellers as peddlers are being stopped.

Bourth Filla

Electric Park Opens Tonight with Illuminated Attractions

Electric Park in Liis City resumes its third season as crowds return to ride the Ferris wheel shoot cue games and enjoy moving pictures and a special theatre act by well known performers Tan coucarte il below dinned. New alterations and bows enhance the visitor experience and management promises the park will maintain its high standard from prior seasons. Neptist church pastor C Coleman returned from Wonston after delivering a mission address.

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Acquittal in Civil-Military Trial Amid Western Flood Devastation

Fort Worth Texas April 16 lieutenant Chas H Teh has been acquitted of charges under the sixty first veil of war in the general field suppression. No definite information could be obtained due to General Myer's absence. A massive flood has left about a thousand homeless in the Fort Worth area with damaged bridges and rail lines. Heavy rainfall caused rises in streams and two deaths recorded as four people reportedly lost arms. The Red River is rising rapidly and transportation services are crippled as weather worsens. Fort Worth endures the worst wind and rain storm in years with rail lines washed out and telegraph lines down.

Chas. H. Teh Myer Leon Springs Fort Worth Tox Texas & Pacific Road Fort Worth & Ila Grande Satta Feary Abilene West Texas Dopye Road Wichita Falls Baled Parker Palo Winta Mineral City Weatherford Clebuyne Ore Santa Fe Engineer Long Alr Tocay Cleburne Bartsow Fort ‘Worth Tex Gainesville Oklahoma Line Joe Jonason Barstow Red River Texas Central Service Associated Press North Texas Parker Amusement Company

Trial details unfold in General Dylan case at island defense hearing

The proceedings reveal Lieutenant Rich's attempts to settle accounts and repay debts after leaving the country for the islands. Witnesses discuss his efforts to reimburse creditors, shipments of salary to the States, and his overall indebtedness status. The defense and prosecution present their arguments as the examination continues.

Chas. E. Rien

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Chelsea Mass A. Pe Constable’s Department City Gay U.S. War Fleet Electric Park Williams Otto ‘Jourdan Mavermicy Charles McCabe Police Department Thors Shea Dowell Dishar Hail Ween Dea Nev. GC. C. Coleman First Neptist Church Wonston FT. Worth Fort Sam Houston Charles H, Rich
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