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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1907

Page

5

Popular San Antonio social figure Mrs Kilburn dies

Mrs Kilburn, wife of Captain D W Kilburn of the Tenly Sixth Infantry, died in Los Angeles from blood poisoning after a lingering illness. The couple, married three years ago at Brownsville, leave an infant son. Post officers sent floral tributes and telegrams of condolence to Captain Kilburn at Fort Sam Houston and in San Antonio many officers joined in mourning.

Chattes BE Hay D. W. Kilburn Tenly Sixth Infantry

Indict Fish Trust and Two Railroads in Eking Law Violations

In Chicago August term a United States district court returned indictments against the Fish Trust of New York and Chicago, the Chicago and St Louis Railroad, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. They are charged with violations of the Sherman law prohibiting restraint of trade and other prohibited practices.

Chicago United States District Court A. Tobb and Company Fish ‘Trust New York Chiego

Ted 10 Bed Yet Sleepwalker Hurt

Ted Gonzales suffered injuries after falling from a second story hotel window while sleepwalking. He had tied himself to the bedpost with a cape to prevent accidents, but the rope reportedly gave way as he fell, causing his injuries.

Ted

Troop Movement Through City With Infantry Relocation

The Nineteenth Infantry detachment relieving the Twenty-fifth at Fort McIntosh is expected to pass through the city Sunday afternoon on route to the border. RL McMibbin departs for Laredo tonight to monitor troop movements from Fort Mcintosh and will ride with the battalion to El Paso. Marriage license issued for Rosie Stafford and Charley Canady.

Nineteenth Infantry Twenty-fifth Infantry Fort McIntosh McMibbin Southern Pacific Laredo Fl Paso

Dentist Dr Kenney Dies After Two Day Illness

Dr Kenney a prominent dentist died early this morning after a two day illness. He went to his brother’s office at 209 Alamo plaza Thursday complaining of feeling unwell. An examination showed serious condition and he was moved to a hospital where care was given but he died. He was about 30, survived by four brothers, two sisters, and his parents living on a ranch six miles from the city. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Kenney Alamo Plaza John W. Kenney Sam Nett Kenney

Coldest August Day Recorded in Chicago Weather Log

Chicago August 3 report shows yesterday was the coldest August day in 37 years for the Weather Bureau with a minimum near 54 degrees. The record low for August occurred in 1872 at 46 degrees and yesterday ties the coldest August reading since 1873 when 55 degrees was recorded on August 18.

Weather Bureau Chicago

Murder Attends Chinatown War in Boston

In Chinatown last night a shooting left several men wounded and three dead. Police arrested five New York Chinamen, believed to be Hip Sing Tong members, in a clash with Boston Oh Long Tong affiliates. Authorities seek other attackers, as the feud appears to involve ten to fifteen assailants.

Boston Mass Chinatown New York Hip Sing Song Oh Long Tong Society Firstolley Hip Sing Tong

Virginia Ultimatum Demands Railways Follow New Rate Law

Governor Swanson along with the Corporation Commissioners Brantiss and Stuart Attorney General Anderson and Senator Daniel sent an all in question to railroad counsel. They demand the railroads refrain from submitting to the ten two cent rate and refuse to implement the rate within thirty days.

Virginia Rilmond Way Awa Swanson Corporation Brantiss and Stuart Altorney Anderson C. Braxton Senator Daniel He Tate Allinsium Inn

Autoists Mobbed as Car Burned by Angry Farmers

In Chicara Aug 3 a touring party led by Louis Swift and two women companions were forced from their car near Deerfield, Mississippi, and the big automobile was set on fire by enraged farmers after a boy was accidentally struck. The party was then left two miles from Moraine hotel in Highland Park, Kentucky, as locals jeered and refused aid.

Chicara Th Chupin Louis FL Swift Milltionaire Packer Mr. Chapin Deerfield Moraine Hotel Highland Park Kig

Public whipping for wife beater in Hezelton Pa

Louis Samboli accused of wife beating is flogged by Alderman D A McKelvey after entering for hearing. McKelvey seizes him by the collar drags him into a shed strips his coat then belts him on the back as others watch. The punishment is described as severe with Samboli kneeling and pleading for mercy.

Hezelton Louis Samboli D. A. McKely MevKelvey Hin Din Phe MeKelvey Bel Me-Kelvey

VARDAMAN WINS ON FACE OF RETURNS

Mississippi returns show Vardaman leading in the senatorial race as Davis and Scott loom as likely governor contenders. With one county left, the margin under 209 votes, and officials warn another day may be needed to finalize results.

Vardaman Qileai Mississippi John Sharp Wiliams Fgu Cstyaksheva Aussissippi Jackson Miss. Ang Jelt Davis Noel Scott

Medals dispatched for rifle and pistol winners at Camp Theodore J. Wint

Medal dispatch from department headquarters to Camp Theodore J Wint follows a morning pistol event. Fort Sheridan bound rifle and pistol teams include Captain A G Migsen Fifth Cavalry and Lieutenant Ward Dabney Twenty-First Infantry among others with scores near 270.

Department Camp Theodore J First Cavalry George Bond Fifth Cavalry Macksmith Allen Collis Pith Fred W. Vallon Cayley Pelvate Anggun Pasell Charles 1, Tong

San Antonio Weather Forecast and Temperatures

San Antonio and vicinity expect showers tonight and Sunday. The 12 hour period ending 7 am recorded a low near 74 degrees and a high around 93. Wind was 6 mph at 7 am. The official weather office data compare with a short time ago.

San Antonio Fellows Texas

Texas Range in 600 Shape Says Texford Reports

Texford returned from West Texas trips to San Angelo Sonora Rock Springs Port Meltavitt and other points. He described cattlemen prospering from dipping methods and improved grazing practice. Distant ranges show grass lushness water good though moisture scarce and cattle prices cited with promise.

Texford West Texas San Angelo Sonora Rock Springs Port Meltavitt Riteky Seah Mr. Thomt

Standard Oil fined record punishment by Judge Landis

In Chicago, Judge Landis imposed the maximum fine of 29,240,000 on Standard Oil Company of Indiana for rebating in a long Indictment covering 1,908 counts. The case, tied to the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf transportation and involving the wagon and Alton Railway, drew massive crowds and gatekeeper enforcement. The court plans a special grand jury to review other rebating actions and will proceed against Chicago, Allen Railroad for similar offenses. The verdict found 1,462 counts guilty after a two hour jury deliberation. The company plans an appeal as prosecutors seek full enforcement of the penalties.

Chicago Landis United States Standard Oil Company Indiana Stanford Oil Company Chiga © Allen Railroad Company Jol D. Rockefeller Standard CH Company Chiwagon & Alton Railway Interstate Commerce Commission We Transportation Whiting St. Louis Chapell Mao Plex Landis F Pkiln United States District Attorney Fiz Wddy Marlin Acust Standard OW Company New Jersey Standen Ol Company Itang Ari Holdings Dev

Crime Wave Strikes New York Women and Children

Police face a surge of attacks on women and children with two more reported in a day and a third case brought to light. Detectives differ on whether a single predator or multiple offenders are responsible as victims list grows to five with more suspected.

New York Tony London

Salgon Han Wins License Contest

Judge Shook ruled that remonstrators failed to prove a sufficient case to deny a liquor license for J ing South Heights. After adjournment the license was granted. The case was one of the fiercest heard with many witnesses and it suggests remaining contests will be finished early next week.

Shook J. ‘Ing South Heights

Richardson Nephew Falls To Mental Illness On Train

Asher Richardson, nephew of the prominent rancher Asher Richardson Sr, went insane on an I and G N train this morning. Officers in San Antonio were summoned, Deputy Sheriff Matthews aided, and he was jailed before transfer to Mandy's sanitarium for treatment. The family, including the uncle famous for cattle interests, hopes the derangement is temporary.

Pylands Richardson Asher Richardson Soekwan San Antonio Matthews Nashville Tana Faeeram

Alabama Saloon Bill Signed to Enforce Prohibition

Governor Comer signed a bill requiring the state to close saloons early at night as part of a broader prohibition scheme. The measure completes local option by counties, production shipments to prohibition territory, and sets closing hours, with teachers to enforce effects across counties.

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C.E Hay Fort Sam Houston Husband Indict Fish Trust Railroads Victin City Rosie Stafford Charley Canady Boe Anary Williams Camp Wintt Oil Trust Salgon Han Judge Shook Asa. Richardson SR Alabama
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