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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

6

Fireman Scruggs Killed in Mission Loop Buggy Crash

Lieutenant N T Scruggs of Hose Company No 8 on South Flores street is dead after a buggy overturn caused by a speeding automobile fright. Officer John M Gray of the San Antonio mounted police was seriously injured with a fractured leg and internal injuries. both men were off duty and driving to a rural road near Riverside Park when the horse swerved and the buggy overturned.

N. T. Scruggs Hose Company No. 8 South Flores Street John Mgray The Mounted Corps San Antonio Scruggs Gray Mission Joop Flores Street Terrell Wells Road Riverside Park Horace Scruges Ardam Fiay Beanville

Ex Premier Campbell Bannerman Dies Peacefully in London

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman former British prime minister died at 9 15 this morning after a long illness heart failure listed as cause. He born September 7 1834 attended Glasgow University and Trinity College Cambridge married Charlotte Bruce in 1860 lady Campbell Bannerman died in 1996. niece Mrs Campbell and Dr Burnet present at deathbed. he had served as financial secretary to the War Office in 1871 and later years as premier.

London Henry Campbell-Bannerman James Campbell Strachtro Forfarshire Glasgow Henry Banneman Hunton Court Kent Hin Glasgow University Trinity College, Ga Campbell Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman Aittle Burnet Conmmbell-Bannerman

Fire Department Sufferer Buried in Tragic ties

The deceased, 25, connected with the fire department since 1905, was son of Mr. Qin Dire Albert F H Scruggs. He lived at 202 Fest Street with parents and left three sisters and two brothers. Funeral tomorrow morning under fire department auspices, arrangements by Chief Phil Wright.

Qin Dire Albert FH. Scrugge Say Road Scruggs Fest Street Fire Department Phil Wright Polleaman Gray Wrate

Markets Rally Fades as Liverpool Drops Sharply in New Orleans Report

Market roundup notes Liverpool break of over 29 Gavita and a New York dip easing bearish mood. Prices show limited strength with slight recoveries in altimarkets. futures open high, strong activity in Wheats and Corn across Kansas City and New Orleans. Livestock receipts steady in Chicago and Omaha with mixed cattle and hog movements across regions.

New Orleans Liverpool New York May Kansas City Cnn Chicago Omaha Nob Kahane City Sheen

Knights Conclave Set in San Antonio for April Festivities

The fifty fifth annual conclave of the Texas Knights Templars to be held in San Antonio on April 23 to 26 features a three place officer rotation due to retirement and two vacancies from deaths. The program begins with a 8:20 assembly at Masonry temple, a street parade, church services and an Electric Park entertainment, then continues with reconvening, election of officers, and receptions at Masonry temple.

Knights Templars of Texas San Antonio D. IT Randolph Laredo Eugene ‘Ty Murchivgn Vernon Masonie Temple Electric Park Asm Masonic Temple Menger Elock Menger Et al Alamo Street Commerce Street Piaza and Mary Avenue Main Avenue Houston Street Houston Navarro Street Travis Park Alaige Plaza Alama Plaza Crockett Street Masonia Gonzaley Commandery Sion Alficens SlollLp San Antonio Commandery No. T Gonzales Commandery No Grand Commandery

McLane Case Affirmed by Fourth Court of Appeals

The Fourth Court of Appeals in El Paso affirmed the lower court ruling dividing Hiram H. McLane estate residue into four parts instead of fourteen. case from Bexar county. other matters heard include Datkuwita Brothers vs Mrs. T. B. Achrioner and J. P. MaAfee vs 2D. Henry with damages and commissions addressed.

Fourth Court of Elyll Appeals Hiram H. McLane Bexar County Cour Arena Datkuwita Brothers Aginst T. B. Achrioner Randerrt J. P. MaAfee Henry

Court affirms death sentences in two Texas cases

The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed the death sentences for Mont Gibson for the killing of Constable Suntry on September 28, 1908 and for Dave Anderson in Walls County. Powell has already received a penalty in the Suntry case.

Austin Tes Mont Gibson Court of Criminal Appeals Gibson Iilict Feit Powell Denne Dave Anderson Fron Walls Woutty

Suit for 15000 damages filed in Fifty-seventh district

Patlam and Hof Wells Development Co filed a $15,000 damage suit alleging land sale issues tied to a 1900 transaction with Taxi Hot Sulphur Water Sanitarium. Former owner Shachkiett claims the land was sold or settled for stock valued at $5000 with rent money anticipated. He seeks $5000 for stock one eighth profits and damages.

IM. Patlam Hof Wells Development Company Shachkiett Eine Pais Hia

Cloudy OAL Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area

Cloudy conditions expected tonight and tomorrow for San Antonio and vicinity. Low around 68 degrees, high near 84. Winds at 3 am reported at 4 miles per hour. Temperature records updated by the weather office show year comparisons and notes on data collection. General national weather report to be continued on page eight.

San Antonio Thorniay Agali Mavreveese Wejpraseree A .m Cavatry

Veterans Convene In San Antonio For Grand Army Meeting

Texas Grand Army of the Republic holds its twenty third annual encampment in San Antonio with a morning opening at Warmony hall Navarro Street. Mayor Callaghi and Hon Joseph Ryan will give welcomes as Lt Col Whittaker and Elsa Kine respond. Credentials and delegates meet at Nexar hotel. An evening reception and dance follow for visiting officers and GA and WWII members.

Grand Army of the Republic Department of Texas San Antonio Nexar Hotel Warmony Hall Callaghi Joseph Ryan Lo. Whittaker Elsa Kine Marmony Hall Navarro Shreeh Ana Ord

Sheriff Zoeller Despondent and Takes Own Life in Texas

Boerne Texas April 22 Sheriff George Zoeller longtime Rendall county official aged about 60 shot himself in the head in his jail cell at 7 this morning dying five hours later without regaining consciousness. His death followed days of despondency noted by his wife who found him later. He had served 14 years as Kendall county sheriff and was highly popular. Adolph Zoeller son of San Antonio attended the scene but could not confirm when he learned of the tragedy.

Boerne Tex George Zoeller Rendall Zoeller Zoetter Toursous Cant. Zoelier Waring Adolph Zoeller American Stationery Company of San Antonio German Street Popullar Kendall County Anyons The American Stationers Tompanty Aingelt

Powderly Arrives in City to Observe Immigrant Work

Terrence V. Powderly former Knights of Labor leader and now head of information division in the Bureau of Immigration resumes a stay in the city for several days before proceeding to Galveston. He says the United States government aims to place immigrants in work on arrival and plans agencies at port cities nationwide.

Knights of Labor Galveston Powderly Division of Bureau of Immigration Department of Commerce and Labor Shawnee Oklo United States

Her Majesty Receives at Electric Park Carnival Welcome

One of the grand carnival fetes will feature Queen Bertha Frances Rowalle receiving the Knights of Omnia and their families at the rink building in Electric Park. A frolic and homage will mark the event with a parade of speakers including actors and local dignitaries. The program lists acts by Uncle Sim and Martin J. Arnold, followed by formal proclamations and a musical pageant.

Forte Bertha Frances Rowalle Knights of Omnia Rink Electric Park Voltume Cavalenda Knights of Omalu Sim Martin J. Arnold Fred Smith Don Diego Ramon Walter Napier Mexico G. Gare Olaf Birkhead Great Britain John Dull William Campball Germany von Tabt Nicht J. .J. Éthomierman France Dear Alphonse J. Kirkpatrick Italy Hintoria Macaroni T. Jackson Treland Rory O'Moore Conroy Hungary Tluge

Beardin Dies After Sudden Seizure in City

R. Si Beardin of West DNA died last night at 11 30 after a sudden seizure. An abscess of the brain was given as the cause. He was found unconscious near Beeville and rushed to San Antonio for treatment but did not regain consciousness.

R. Si Beardin West Dna Glocka Beeville San Antonio

Temple Hit by Flood Delays Power Plants and Rail Service

Temple Texas April 22 floodwaters rise along the Tran river threatening electric and water power houses. George Davis, a grocer, was drowned at Belton. Katy line between Temple and Tellon suspended. Cotton Belt traffic between Mcreger and Gatesville halted. Reports an 11 foot rise in the water.

Thmpla Tellon MuGreger Gatesville

Tomorrow Carnival Attractions Parade and Reception Planned

A grand parade of the Knights Templar at 1 a m leads to a civic parade at 4 30 p m under the Business Men's Club committee. Queen Bertha Frances hosts a reception by the Knights of Omaha at Electric Park Rink with specials in the afternoon and evening.

The Knights Templar Business Men's Club Committee Bertha Frances Knights of Omaha Electric Park

Colorado River Flood Threat Near Columbus Bridge

Passengers arriving on the Southern Pacific from the east report the Colorado River rising to 25 feet above the rail base on the Southern Pacific bridge at Columbus. The rail company, warned by the weather bureau, prepares for emergencies as flood waters threaten local crops and property.

Southern Pacific Colorado Columbus Weather Bureau

Baranm parade at carnival to feature burlesque act

The Baranm cheug parade, a burlesque feature of the carnival, is scheduled for the internom if line ie. The event is kept secret by those in charge. Mrs Fy M. Turner of Schulanders returns from a visit to her daughter Mrs P. C. Mather, 12 Nevada Street.

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