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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

6

Indicted for murder in case stemming from Mugher death

Grand jury returns murder indictment against J Williams alias Dee Williams in the Thomas Mugher death case. Indictment served this afternoon. May 18 expected for trial as Judge Dwyer may set date. One further indictment, against Ex Hamilton for unlawful carrying, also returned. Witnesses identified Williams’ return from the country and his associates’ movements amid circumstantial evidence building against him.

J. Willams Alias Dee" Williams Thomas J. ‘Mugher Willige Dwyer Raker Igclasions Hamilton Ning Arias Ann. Doy Am Nepareon Chantas ‘Turner Willians Edwin W. B Henderson Williams WiDfuma Turner Sitoon Willams

Suspension of Coster Knapp Co Linked to Death of Coster

New York April 20 The suspension of Coster Knapp Co brokers of the New York Stock Exchange was announced. Charles Coster a member of the firm died by his own hand last night. The action was attributed to his death and the firm’s heavy market losses. Coster prepared for suicide with meticulous care and a physician found him dead with a smoking revolver in his hand. Mrs Coster was alerted during a social reception prior to the tragedy.

New York Coster, Knapp &, Co Aid Henaire

Three Divorce Petitions Filed in District Court

Three divorce cases were filed in the district court late yesterday afternoon. Names listed include Molleo Alveraitn against Armeld Alvarado and Dolin arsinst C. J. Dolph against Ojenta Munog apiinat Eilindo Munos.

Molleo Alveraitn Aguinet Armeld Alvarado Dolin

District Attorney and suspects in Tatvernla Tyusie case

Baker the district attorney identifies Williams and a white man named Turner as visitors to his general store at Tatvernla Tyusie day evening. The white man bought ages sardines and crackers, then departed in a wagon toward San Antonio.

Baker Williams Turner Tatvernla Tyusie San Antonio

Markets Signal Mixed Trade Across Regions

New Orleans reports spot sales stronger with 8000 bales amid weather delays in the northwest belt causing short covering and a higher early opening. Liverpool steady at 8.18. New York quiet but steady around 8.0 to 10.10. Kansas City notes multiple grain prices with No. 2 hard near 7 1/2, corn mixed, and wheat and oats listed. Chicago livestock receipts show hogs steady to firm with varied weights, cattle around 16,000 head, sheep down about 100. Omaha and Kansas City also report mixed livestock and grain activity with hogs and cattle prices noted.

New Orleans Chicago Omaha Neb Apyrii

Steel King's Wife Plans Grand Opera Debut

Mrs. W. EB Gorey, formerly May dalle Ginn, sails to Europe with her band to perform opera. She intends to hire a theater in her own house to stage concerts featuring top singers, with Amneris in Aida and Carmen as her expected roles, and aims to develop local talent for those unable to study.

Steel King New York Inez Eppear Uimale Dis Corey Chateau Dear Puri Mustelane Oles Jean de Heazke Alta

Plan for a $20,000 brick apartment building

A modern brick three story with basement is planned for the southeast corner of Avenue 19 and Third Street. The $20,000 project, spanning a 42 foot front on Avenue 19 and extending back along Third Street to form an L at the rear southeast corner, will feature a basement and southeast breeze. Architect is W. N. Hagy and contractor is Alex Pressel. ground is expected to break this week.

Plang T. W Annnery Ola Sloveng Prnjerty Avenue 19 Third Avenir T Inet

San Antonio Area Weather Summary From Local Office

Local weather report for San Antonio and vicinity notes a warm day with a 24 hour minimum and a maximum around 69 to 81 degrees. Winds were light, steady near ten miles per hour, with temperatures and conditions compared to prior records. The nationwide forecast will follow later in the evening.

San Antonio Vicini Tonlyin Taner Elder Fate Awweather

Republican Not Agreed At Bokar County Republican Meeting

Capit. Bleln, president of Bokar County Central Republican club, appeared perturbed by dissatis faction spreading among Republicans over Dr Onnenheier's Saturday pedinaries. He said complaints cited three issues: ignored precinct champions, uncertain precinct numbers and meeting spaces, and denial of voting rights. He urged better representation and party unity without naming individuals.

Bleln Bokar County Leon Wit Hoy Republican Club Tull Ar County Aga Taft

Alex Joske's To Europe Journey Tonight

Alex Jonko will leave tonight for New York to depart for Europe with a message for his family and all who are drawn to the continent. The note references the sunray and a hopeful voyage amid a time of travel.

Alex Jonko Leve New York Europe Wi Sone Moat Sunray

Connecticut Democrats Reject Bryan Platform At State Convention

At the Connecticut Democratic state convention in New Haven on April 29 resolutions were rejected that would have endorsed Bryan and shown confidence in his leadership. The action left the convention on record against Bryan’s platform and leadership. In Mississippi, Jackson on April 29 the Republican state convention named J B Yellowly as chairman after consolidating control by excluding Benner Foraker followers. In Pennsylvania, Aarvshiry on April 24 the Republican state convention adopted resolutions instructing the delegation to vote for Philander Knox as the presidential nominee.

New ,Haven, Goon Bryan Slso Knox Aarvishiry Philander Pennsioaenia

Golden Jubilee of Mother Isabella at Ursuline Convent

Fifty years in religious service marked by Mother Mary Isabella as she celebrated her golden jubilee with a solemn mass at the Ursuline convent on Ampusta Street. The chapel was filled with sisters, former pupils, and guests as Father Hudon preached and Cecilian mass singing accompanied the observance.

Mary Isabella Alutande Ampusta Somai San Antonio Texas Isabella Dresaed Mothersabella Hudan Pather Gourniclan Fithee Zeagler Hudon Irigon Inhelix Nitie Pera Abimuae Voeas Anha McAlister Watzenberger Chiengs Bag Cherubina Lila McAllister Griesenbeck Father Frigon Tsuhetl Mother Taubella Hsanid Fri

Railways Face Interstate Probe Over Long Duty Hours

An Interstate Commerce Commission agent will investigate alleged violations of the 1907 federal act as Texas railroads Sunsets and G N to the Sunset system and the Galveston Harrisburg and Sax Anionia lines face scrutiny for freight crews working beyond the 16 hour limit. Reports from seven train crews claim 19 to 22 hours in a stretch, with charges also citing telegraph operators and dispatchers at division points. Franklin K. Lane may visit Texas within 60 days to oversee the probe, which encompasses multiple lines and a broad range of alleged abuses.

International & Great Northergy Galveston, Harrisburg’& Sax Anionia Railways Interstate Commerce Gomes Agen Texas San Antono Washington Sanderson G. N Franklin K. Lane Memue Bera Interstate Commerce Commision Fev Railrod i Texitag Texas Midland Glala State Commerce Commission

Aged Woman Victim Of Seguin Horse Accident

Special to The Light Seguin Texas April. Mrs Cons Cone mother of Lee Cone and Miss Jennie Cochran were riding home after shopping in Seguin when a horse frightened by a bicycle bolted. The buggy overturned throwing them out. Mrs Cone sustained injuries deemed unrecoverable while Miss Cochran suffered a severely mangled left arm. Immediate aid given.

Seguin Tex Jennié Cochran Kinga Tasty Conesha Lee Cone

Roosevelt May Oppose San Antonio Post Office Additions

A dispatch from Washington reports President Roosevelt will vigorously resist Congress to secure approval for specific elements of his program including authorization of an additional battleship and the public buildings bill. The move could affect home support and influence reelection prospects for a congressman, with Roosevelt signaling a potential veto on public works if other items fail.

Roosevelt San Antonio Hént Congress Wts Menmsder Phu

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