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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1907
Page
6
A Tangier cable reports a bloody battle in Casablanca last night with heavy American losses and property destruction. Officials say the situation is critical as insurrectionists press a foray, with four thousand Moors involved and clashes ongoing.
A violent wind and rain storm struck Houston causing downed signs crippled telephone service and widespread panic. Early reports suggest heavier damage east of the city with rail reports from Beaumont noting severe blow there. A man named John Vine was killed by contact with a live wire during the storm and rainfall was extremely heavy with bright electrical displays.
New York August 11 Frank Rockefeller declares he will publish the life history of his brother John D Rockefeller and reveal the whereabouts of their father William A Rockefeller now presumed alive. He brands John D merciless and hints at a concealed family plot while promising further sensational disclosures in a future issue. Continued on Page Three.
Claude Schwab prescription clerk at Jungkind's drug store Houston street was attacked by a horse tied in the yard behind the store. The animal lunged and bit his right arm tearing flesh and injuring his ankle as Schwab fought to release himself. He was treated by Dr. Russ and is confined to his home at 218 Utlea street for weeks. This follows a prior month of injuries.
Special to The Light from Sandersville Georgia August 14 Will Nix a colored man convicted of killing Lava men will be hanged Friday The execution will be private marking the first Washington county ceremony in sixteen years Nix killed Robert Jackson a white man and five others at a dance near Davidshoua An application for a new trial has been refused
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Cousins issued a circular to county and city school superintendents detailing institute dates for Texas. Institutes are to be held between September 1 and December 31, with an outline of the work to be done at such meetings.
A chicken owned by OG L. McCord of Vermilion county is dead at age 12 and planned as a monument. It claimed eight straight state fair wins and a Pan-American showing, valued as an elite bird. Also note: Rosie Happert and RF Keller were married this morning by Jwathe Unmscheid at the courthouse.
A passenger train No. 108 running Memphis to Kansas City on the St. Louis and San Wran railroad derailed near Mountain Grove Missouri. The wreck caused deaths and multiple injuries among crew and passengers as the engine and mail car derailed after a suspected defective rail. several clerks were bruised and hospitalized.
A forecast indicates showers tonight and Thursday in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Overnight minimums near 26 degrees were reported, with temperatures reaching about 43 degrees earlier. Winds around 5 am were noted, and the official weather office records show today’s temps compared with last year, though some figures are garbled.
Report of $2,000 worth of solitary property missing in connection with a state encampment. Some items recovered from local pawn shops. Adj. Gen. and police investigating. work ongoing to locate stolen state military goods.
Special to The Light Houston reports a striking jewel theft case. Ghundla Shea, a handsome young woman, was arrested yesterday on information she stole gems from Houston dealers and is jailed pending investigation. She uses two names and is believed from Pittsburgh. Diamonds valued at 1000 dollars were bought on installments at Cave and Plinkett and left city after first payment. The Houston charge is removing mortgaged property. Rush D. McGullough’s illness worsened at 608 Montana street.
Promoters announce plans to develop Sutherland Springs 100 acres into a first class health and pleasure resort. A modern hotel and cottages will be built with tourist facilities. Groundwork includes laying out walks, drilling operations, and extensive improvements. Investors include G M Magill and T M Worthington of San Antonio and others from Chicago and Bay City. Spending estimated at least $25,000 this year, with further construction next year. Local rail access via Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio railroad cited.
Austin Tex Aug front office statement cites Attorney General Hawkins holding that the Thirtieth legislature’s rule requiring all county officers to approve outlays before warrants may be issued includes county commissioners. The ruling responds to an inquiry from Washington County Attorney.
Worcester Mass August 12 Secretary Taft wired he will reach the city to bury his mother who is critically ill. The telegram says her condition shows no improvement and remains the same as last week.
National strike spreads across United States and Canada as 6100 operators join or threaten to join the walkout. Key hubs like New York Chicago and St Louis report large numbers while local offices prepare for possible service disruption and strike benefits. Officials expect widespread closure risk within 24 to 48 hours.
A historic gathering of telegraph operators from New York to Mexico City convened in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Veterans led as president and secretary while speakers outlined solidarity actions as the network contemplates the strike. The assembled group remained unified behind a shared agenda and staged a coordinated sequence of remarks.
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