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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

5

Capn Haines Groll y Faces Murder Trial

New York report states Captain Haines Jr of the United States City shot and killed William Andiy at Bayside Yacht Club. His brother Jenkins Haines is held on assault and complicity charges. The case follows a violent dispute and the pair's arrest in Long Island City with a history linked to an earlier 891 homicide. The district attorney notes tensions surrounding the investigation and safety concerns for those connected to the Haines family.

New York Polar Haines, Jr United States Ctty Wm. Hw Bayside Yacht Club Wirse Helick Longsland City Matthew J. Smiths T Jenking Haines Lous Laland City T. Jenkins Jeter Wii Rockwell Annie Queens County Teters Anim Tiwax Bayside Haines Hannegan Hattie Petar C. Blaines Miva Annis Slit Yuk Whithop Mas Minncock Sandy Hank Genere Jinates Sims Mines Shy Kither Masanghase William Annis Chiremont Avenue Mambattin

Woman Denies Shoes Theft in Police Court

Lily Soucher, a poorly dressed white woman, arraigned on malicious mischief when Thomas Rafter accused her of stealing a pair of shoes. She claimed the shoes belonged to the church and that she had no shoes to steal, crying as Judge Buckley urged compliance and offered a chance to repay.

Lily Soucher Buck- Wwe Thomas "Ratter Smatamorog Street Rafter McWoman Garza Tidae Buckley

Unconscious Man Left on Train Tracks After Beating

Diego Garcia, reportedly intoxicated, was found unconscious on the Great Northern railway crossing at San Fernando. Police say he insulted two men, then was beaten and dragged onto the track. He received a $1 fine for intoxication.

International & Great Northern San Pernando Strait Diego Garcia Lee Garcia Mequor San Fernendo Garvin

Wreck Brings Ship to Port Off Clifton Staten Island

New York, August 17. Danish shipper Gupr. G. A Neilsen has brought the battered ship the Buitza to anchorage off Clifton. The vessel, scarved from a collision with a West India fruit carrier, lies wrecked in the Narrows after a brief hour of disaster. Captain Neilsen seeks spars for the Emille to sail to Havra with mahogany cargo.

New York Gupr. G. A Neilsen Anchorage Clifton Staten Island Nellsen Emille Havra France

Weather Report From Seguin Details Heavy Rain Flooding

Deputy U S marshal Captain T HB Nollamon reports from Seguin that heavy rain yesterday flooded streets and cotton fields. He notes rainfall extended about 40 miles east of San Antonio with little or no rain farther east, affecting areas from Anas Bolitia to the region.

Seguin T. HB. Nollamon United States Gom Wwe San Antonio Trom Anas Bolitia

Officer Kills Horse After Corner Call

Officer Olkcor Morin was summoned to the corner of South Arazos and Angela Streets yesterday afternoon. A horn belonging to Jore Aguilar prompted the request, and the horse collapsed after the incident. Further details are unclear in the report.

Olkcor Morin South Arazos Angela Straats Jore Aguilar Horad Ani

Race War Ends as Army Patrols City Streets

Soldiers fill the streets as a special grand jury gathers evidence amid a reign of terror. Large numbers of citizens are implicated according to the report.

Insanity Claim Tied to Springfield Burning Case

Anatles Godwin told the Bartonville asylum superintendent that he helped ignite the William Donnegan burning at Springfield. He claimed he lived at Lynchers Peoria IU and said I am among those who aided the crime.

Peoria Ignea William Donnegan Springfield Anatles Godwin Bartonville Asylum

Springfield 1890s race riot escalates with grand jury action

Reports describe a race disturbance in Springfield with calls for a grand jury led by Judge James A. Creighton. Authorities establish headquarters at 174 North Seventh Street to gather evidence while guarding hundreds of Black residents displaced to Chicago and other cities. Troops from Chicago arrive with horses and tents, as officials warn of ongoing, limited violence and plan swift indictments.

Springfield Gram James A. Creighton Gan. Rainon County Court At & Fonferehen Lel Deneen Arvand Ted Lettee North Seventh Street Slates Alton Ney Hateh Grand Jury Oraenes Bulding Mith Tinmen Chicago St. Louis Peoria Decatur Bloomington Lincoln Carlinville Mast St. Touts Jank Sonville Ald Wreora Ena Zcott Iit

Prays for Victim as Suspect Surrenders to Hunger

A man named Groszochmigen, who shot Maria Real, surrendered after days in hiding due to hunger. He promised sobriety and sought to live with his wife, while authorities moved to transport him to jail. Maria Real remains alive in hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

Arthur Groszoehmigen Oomindas Grossoshmigen Tony O'Elook Mins Maria Prigay Iriedo Real Ay Cohmigon Antonio John ‘Trainer Tle Misa Real Gus Real Why Slobte Amit Adalah Raat Prieda Real Seguin Tim Groszochmigen Frieda Real Groszoshmigen Groszoebwigen Friede Grosanehigen Teillon Pand Fool Chis Tost Tla Kineate Trainer Rozzbehmigen Winchesters Groavlehmigen Catain Trainer

Charge Boys With Murder Of G Huerta

Police announce the arrest of Willie Tarrott and others in the murder of Gillerme Huerta from early Sunday morning. Quintero and three co defendants are in custody, with further charges expected as investigators press the case. Alberta Quintera faces an added affidavit while Dr. Berrey links Huerta’s death to a blunt head wound and notes swelling behind the right ear.

Alberta Quintera Ur. D. Berray Wade Haertey Hody Justice Fisk Berrey Josten Fles

Texan Seeks Federal Job Through Taft Letter

Special to the Light War Worth Texas Ane 17 In a local investigation a woman reveals she wrote Mr Taft seeking the postmaster appointment here. The applicant Joe Foster, a horsehair maker of modest means, claims his chances are good and expects to receive the post within a year if Barclay’s online process proceeds.

Yaft Joe . Foster Foster Barclay

Senator Bailay Arrives Sick at Boevissa Home

Aug 17 Gainesville Tex. Senator Bailay reached Boevissa Light from St Tans and appears very ill. He refused interviews, but the situation is described as at least cautiously favorable to the Democrats.

Boevissa Phe Light Gainesville Tex Bailay St Tans

Cordova Fears Second Arrest Reported in Mexico Plan

The Rev Cordova, once a minister at South River, faces fear of a second arrest as he allegedly deserts his wife and children to join Julia Bowne in leaving for his home in Mexico. His wife in Atlantic Highlands contends she will pursue him no more, while parishioners at Soul River report tensions over a missionary fund raise. A crossfire with parishioners and a possible minor charge over a small collection is mentioned amid family estrangement and relocation hopes.

Tronien Ned Frank Cordow Wil Chideen Julia Bowne South River Jal Hit Atle Mexico Uyime Atlantic Highlands Corduva Cariovath Soul River

Trustee election amid creditors ends with Saom chosen

In a lively contest before Referee Gary S. L. McFarland, three candidates vied for trustee in the bankruptcy matter of Andr e Meser, a grocer of South Teredo Street. W. W. Saom, treasurer of the San Antonio Hari wire company, was elected. his bond was filed at $2000.

Andr Ne Meser South Taredo Atreel Trustee Gary SL McFarland W. W. Saom San Antonio Hari Wie Company

Mack Sees Aids at Chicago Democratic Headquarters

Chairman Mack leads daylong sessions at Democratic headquarters with leaders from the patronage and other top Democrats to refine campaign strategy. The meetings include heads of bureaus and prominent party figures as part of the August effort to perfect campaign details.

Chicago Chairrman Mack Trisons Don Elers

Fine Fast Drivers Lynched in Police Court Incident

Merlani Cisnero and Quayoria Lo gano, two cotton pickers, came into town Sunday to enjoy the day and were lynched in the police court this armen Ing and gach war fined $4 on charges of reckless driving. Officer Kohr testified they were riding bronch as wp aul down Hast Gommerce strent at a troal aut anocd and giving rent to Insty Fells.

Merlani Cisnero Quayoria Logano Armen Ing Kohr

Tragedy at Carp Lake steamer explosion kills several

A Traverse City Evening News report says the steamer Leasion exploded on Carp Lake near Grand Rapids as it carried 29 to 40 passengers. Known dead include Isabella Tounts, 46, sister of Captain Mosiar. two unidentified fatalities. Ralph Hastings and Prayersa Olby are among the seriously or fatally injured, with others missing or hurt.

Grand Rapids Mich Traverse City Carp Lake Jotay Carp Lake Way Leeland Fovehe Seteen Nin Lake Abella Tounts Agen Mosiar Rilph Hastings Rilph Hastings, Prayersa Olby A. R. Cook Richard Stesson Lacland von Farting Leela August Getzer

Posse Hunts For Murderer In San Angelo Shootout

Spacial to The Light San Angelo Texas reports a man named Juan Cirbuo shot and killed Sunday. Sheriff McConnell leads a seven man posse tracking the attackers who fled after the defense. No arrests have been made as of this report.

San Angelo Tex Juan Cirbuo McConnell

Tarrant County Committees Plan Action on Attorney General

Members of the Tarrant county executive committees meeting today weigh a response to the attorney general's department rating. The group, though lacking a definite plan, aims to maintain the organization amid questions raised by the Moya election.

Worth Tex Tarrant County Jake

Butcher Eppright Files Bankruptcy Petition

In federal court today Amles Chaniin Eppright a local butcher filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 7119.83 and assets of 1100.69 claiming 86 exempt. The petition notes unpaid customer balances and sales totaling 220.19 and Swift & Co is listed as a creditor for 383.83 secured. M Cappard is named receiver for Eppright.

Amles Chaniin Eppright Swift & Co M. Cappard Eppright

Local Weather Forecast For Sian Ane and Nearby

Weather outlook for Tonlsit and Tuesday shows cloud cover. The minimum temperature for the 14 hours ending at o o clock was 58. Max temperature listed as 83. Temperature observations recorded by the weather office are noted in the local report with uncertain details due to garbled text.

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