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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

5

Kerrville Man Nominated for State Senator in Republican Convention

Comfort, Tax, Aug, State Real of Kerrville was nominated for state senator in the Twenty fourth district. Delegates to the senatorial convention, also bound for congressional choices at Fredericksburg, planned to back Capt J H Elgin for congress with Adolph Gold declining. Real's nomination was followed by a pledge to support the party and a forecast of majorities in nearby counties as they expect Kerr and possibly Bexar influence.

Comfort Kerrville Fredericksburg Congress J. H. Elgin San Antonio Siglo J. M. Oppenheimer Adolph Gold Oppenheimer Dgtrict Praderick Murphey Hatmanand Maj Manarors Rink Gillespin Kencay Kerr Wonders County Real Besar Bexar Egun

Dr Moore Named for Congress in Fifteenth District

Special to The Light Marion Tex Ans 22 Dr T W Moore Guadalupe county was nominated for congress by the Republican convention of the Fifteenth District held there. He had no opposition. John W Vian presided. Judge G W Ogden San Antonio delivered a speech upholding Republican doctrine and predicting success in the district. Dr Moores Democratic opponent is Tom N Garner of Uvalde, who also ran two years ago.

Marion Tex T. W. Moore Guadalupe County Wil Fifteenth Maare Tom N. Garner Uvalde

Clerks Seek Bond Reform After Premium Increase

San Antonio post office clerks clash with higher bond premiums and consider appealing to the national postal clerks union to manage bonding for members. They note years of individual bonding at high costs and seek a uniform, lower rate through the national association.

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West Point hazing suspensions named in photo list

Seven of eight cadets suspended from West Point for hazing are identified from top to bottom in the accompanying photo. The named individuals include William T. Russell, William Nalle, HW G Weaver, James A Gillespis, Jennige W Chase, William W Prade and Byron Q Jones.

West Point Military Academy Willian T. Russell William Nalle HW. G. Weaver James A. Gillespis Fenige W. Chase William W. Prade Byron Q. Jones

Local Warrants Issued Over Whitecapples in Jackson County

Sheriff A H Smith issued warrants on affidavits charging 10 men with whitecapples in Jackson County. Judge Chidsey presided as agents report the alleged group operated in the northern part of the county, marking the first reported case of whitecaps there.

Urge Davidson to Stamp the Country for Bryan

Attorney Geviern Davidson received an invitation from chairman Atwood of the national democratic rally to deliver a series of speeches in support of Bryan and Korn. Davidson, presently in Galveston, could not be reached to confirm acceptance.

Davidson Bryan Austin Geviern Davidson Atwood Burea National Democratic Raniyailen Davidsen Bryant Korn Davideon Galvaston

Budget Swelled and Contracts Let by County Commissioners

The county commissioners approved a swollen budget for the coming year and awarded contracts for needed supplies to be delivered over the next twelve months. The action outlines anticipated expenditures and supplier allocations by the county governing body.

Budget Adoption Expands Road Funds and Contingent Camp

The commissioners court adopted a $225,949 budget for the new fiscal year, up $44,199 from last year. Increases fund election expenses to 3,490, add 10,000 for miscellaneous mainly for roads, and 20,000 for the convict camp to support road work. Bridge fund rises to 10,000, with allocations shared among precincts. Contracts awarded include timber to Petrich Sauer Lumber, ice to Artesian Ice, coal to Garr Wood and Coal, and wood to Pull Cord Wood. tax rate to be set next week.

Commissioner's Court Dumds Twnber Wes Jet Petrich Sauer Lumber Company Newt Willant Matthews Artesian Ice Company Court House Poper Farm Garr Wood and Coal Company Agnite MicAlester Mission Wood and Coal Company Pull Cord Wood Company

Bryan Lays Democratic War Plan in Chicago

Democratic nominee Bryan outlines campaign strategy in Chicago with his chief political adviser detailing plans for this fall. The set piece emphasizes mobilization efforts, messaging focus, and coalition building to swing key voters across urban districts.

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Bryan meets campaign chiefs in Chicago for 20 day tour plan

William J. Bryan, in Chicago for talks with National Chairman Norman Mack and the national committee, outlines a general action plan for the presidential struggle. He expresses pleased reception in Des Moines and prepares for a speaking tour and fundraising, with Kern’s ratification looming in Indianapolis.

Chicago William J. Bryan Mack National Bryan Des Moines

Sultan's Army Routed Near Tangier

Report from Tangier that Abd el Azle sultan of Morocco is defeated by his brother Mulai Hafid near Morocco City, with the sultan taken prisoner. A second report says the sultan escaped and sought refuge in the French zone.

Tangier Atte Abd ElAzle Morocco Mulail Hafid Sulfan

Rain Fails To Mar Sydney Fleet Festivities

Rain spoiled the New South Wales program as American battleship crews carried on with regatta football and baseball matches. Nebraska sailors beat Sydney University 3 to 0 while the fleet team won 6 to 5. Rugby folly saw New South Wales beat root team 6 to 3 and Rose Park hosted complimentary races for hundreds of officers. Admiral Sperry lectured aboard the Connecticut.

Sydney Admiral Sperry Connecticut

Renbilitan Plan appoints new adultsary committee members

Chairmin Hitchcock of the Republican committee announced the appointment of trend monthers to the adultsary committee. Richard A. Dollinger Cornelius N. Bliss Powell Clayton W. Murrey Crane William Welson Cromwell Jon Hayes Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles H. Taft Arthur Vorys Ohio. Hitchcock will be chairman and Winer Dover secretary. The committee will advise on the conduct of the Republican campaign and finances.

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Attack on Her Sparks Springfield Race War

A violent incident in Springfield triggers race rioting after a Black assailant assaults a young white graduate from Springfield High School. Officials deploy the marshal to quell the unrest and restore order amid tense community divisions.

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Springfield awake to indictments and looming justice

Springfield Alabama on August 22 woke to quiet streets as civil law acted swiftly. Twenty indictments surfaced from the grand jury with eight murder cases among the charges. Police report few alarms and strong steps toward bringing offenders to trial, signaling imminent retribution for rowdy elements.

Springfield Aleady

Reid Made Chief of State Department Clerk Office

Austin August 2. W Reid longtime clerk in the department of ochanges was today appointed chief clerk in the department to state superintendent. The appointment takes effect immediately.

Austin W. Reid

Hazing Punishment Approved by President for Cadet Case

Washington Aug 22 Secretary Wright announced that President Roosevelt approved the punishment for the West Point cadet hazing case. The order will dismiss from the academy two first class cadets under suspension and suspend several others for one year. The plan names Rossell, Ros sell, Weaver, Chase, Gillespie, Quimby, Nalle, Prude, Spalding and related engineers and army corps members.

Washington Wright Military Academy Rosgevelt Ieun Wiliam — H. Rossel War T. Rossell Engineer Corps of the Army Harrytt Weaver Mwinois George Washington Chase New York James A. Gillespie Pennsylvania Byron Quimbyries William Nalle Virginia Wellington Prude Madame and Tie Spalding Oklaoma

Ten Men Strike At Warren Marble Yard

Workmen at Warren Marble Yard on Base Commotionree Street walked out today over a pay dispute. They demanded to quit work and get paid at 4 o clock on Saturdays, a change from their usual schedule ending at 6 o'clock on other days.

Warren Marble Yard Tou Manror FT Warren Base Commotree Street Toon Wrestwaldie

Murderers Who Killed Giovanni Cannavacoll Left No Clues

Autopsy shows death from a blow to the jaw causing brain concussion and hemorrhage. Police investigators, led by Justice Fisk, report no firm suspects or conclusive clues despite questioning the widow and family.

Giovanni Cannavacoll Abso Ben Fisk Giovanni Canayacolt Mist Chfst Chutes McCabe Charles van Riper Giovanni Cantavacoll Fisk D. Berrey Thali Frio F Medina Dlyenmatancas Polea BreCabe van Tver Pulice Department Crine Hls Fick McCabe van Riper Catmaracoll

Local Weather Forecast for Cor County and Vicinity

Cloudy with showers tonight and Sunday. Temperatures rise tonight then fall by morning. Highest to 43, low around 30. Weather office compares with last year’s reading. data from local stations in Cor County and surrounding area.

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