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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
Severe cyclone wreaked havoc across Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama towns including Purvis Amite and nearby areas. White deaths total 42 with missing or miscounted figures. Black fatalities reportedly between 160 and 175. Buildings leveled, homes destroyed, churches and depots ruined. relief trains carted physicians and supplies while martial law kept order in Amite. Victims described in grim detail with prayers and urgent calls for aid.
The storm and tornado near Amite caused widespread destruction with cattle and other animals killed. In Natchez area, many lives were lost, including 25 in Adams County and 35 near Churchill in Jefferson County. A negro baby survived a 300 yard carry. an elderly woman’s head was nearly severed by timbers. Doctors rushed to aid injured planters and animals were euthanized to end suffering.
In Natchez Mississippi on April 2 the tornado’s death toll rose to 71 with most victims Black. Injured arrived at Natchez charity hospital with three wagon loads from the neighborhood and seven from Concordia parish. Doctors and volunteer nurses treated victims though one 15 year old boy from Pine Ridge suffered grievous injuries including a wrapped body and multiple fractures.
Mobile Alabama reports a southbound train on the Mobile and Ohio line lost on a tie line between Citronelle and Meridian as a tornado roared through Wayhorn and Huckanna. Wires are down, hindering telegraph communication. relief trains may be dispatched to clear track and locate the missing train.
Last night the San Antonio Music Festival Association drew a large crowd to Beethoven Hall for a concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a 160-voice chorus. Under Adolph Rosenbecker, the program featured soloists Genevieve Clark Wilson, Rose Tanger-Ganeon, John B. Miller, Yvan Oordt, and Franz Wagner. The concert impressed with works by Svendsen, Tchaikovsky, Ponchielli, Rossini, Brahms, and Bizet among others, earning prolonged applause. Alaline afternoon and another performance tonight showcase a rich schedule of overtures, arias, and choruses including Queen of Sheba, Ossian’s Fingal, and Carmen selections.
A balloon advertising scheme by Whitherland Springs Development Co. used a parachute rider to release tickets from its inflated balloon last evening near the old gas works on West Helston. The balloon rose, papers floated down for city crowds, the parachutist landed safely, and the balloon drifted away as thousands watched. A related jets auction is scheduled for Tuesday May 5 in Sutherland Springs with low water conditions noted.
The ordinary stockholders meeting of the San Antonio Compress Company will be held at the company offices on Tuesday May 4 1908 at 12 oclock for the purpose of receiving offers for the ensuing year. Edward M Goldstein secretary.
A Southern Pacific dispatch reports the Colorado River at Columbus rising to 164.5 feet above the rail base on the bridge. The rock and steel structure is secure for now, but the river could overflow if it climbs another four to five feet, risking thousands of dollars in crop damage downstream.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes manufacturers of Castoria have spent large sums to educate the public about the signature of Chas H Fletcher to combat pirate counterfeits. It urges parents, especially mothers, to verify that each bottle’s wrapper bears Fletcher’s facsimile signature under his supervision for over thirty years to safeguard children's health.
Superintendent Wolfe forwards a letter from William G. Rose urging San Antonio to send representation to the NA convention in Cleveland June 29 to July 3 for a spelling contest among U S children. Pittsburg and Cleveland schools have accepted. Miss Johnson Heilts Pay Nichols Daggett assist.
A lively San Antonio night features trapeze balancing acts a comedy sketch song numbers and moving pictures at the Lyric Theatre last night. The bill repeats tonight and tomorrow with a full program change Monday. Show Fine Pictures at the Palace 105 West Houston and Electric Park hosts a popular free show drawing large crowds. Concerts at Casino Vail May 2 feature Miss Milda Holling and Miss Marian Johnson connected with the San Antonio Symphony.
There will be no vesper service tomorrow at Madison Square Presbyterian Church as first announced. Services will be held as usual at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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