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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

5

Non-Union Man Shot in Birmingham Strike Turmoil

Aug. 24 reports describe a white non union man named Clayton Wagel shot by an ambush while returning from work at the Sarrestun mines. An army leader J. W. Bush calls for martial law to quell disorder amid strikes and violence across the district. Mary Less Clayton Wagelf was wounded as she stood nearby.

Birmingham Ale J. W. Bush Alabama Conferente Clayton de Sarrestun Teles Sayrcion Mary Less Clayton Waglef

Meet to Arrange for Fiesta Observance in Unis City

The first meeting of Mexican societies in Unis City planned a three day fiesta from September 14 to 17 to mark Mexico Independence anniversaries. Tuan Morales was named president of the celebration committee with Dan Garza as vice president and M. Gary as secretary.

Unis Ciiy Mexeico Ignacio Avenue Miguel Hr Fmigo Oran Orrollo de Obleros Linus Tuan Morales Dan Garza M. Gary Grhos J. E J. Garza

Sister Lost Boy Waits at Post Office General Delivery

A Kansas City boy, about 10, seeks his sister Mrs. O. B. Ray at the general delivery window. He arrived yesterday morning and says a letter from her promised to join him. He awaits word on her location as inquiries reveal the letter was unsealed. He spent the day near Sunset between the room and the nosteftie, hoping to be reunited.

Kansas City Tle B. Ray Jill Bli

Baron von Sternberg Lupus Cure Sought in Berlin Visit

Heidelberg Aug 24 Baron von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States and his wife Miss Lillia May Langham of Louisville Ky were in Heidelberg for medical consultation with Professor Czerny who diagnosed the disease as lupus rather than cancer and promised a cure. The ambassador hoped to go to Berlin mid September to be received by Emperor William before returning to Washington. Funeral plans for the ambassador were not yet set. The baron’s 80 year old father remains at the family estate new Dressen and burial may occur there.

Heidelberg Germany Baron von Sterevorg Czerny Baron von Stein Berg Nho Baron von Sternbere Berlin Qudignes Willian Washington New Dressen Baron von Sternberg Tof New York

Storey Votes No on Freight Rate Increase

Special to The Light Austin August 24. Commissioner Storey Jora announced his vote against emergency freight rate hikes proposed by Commissioner Caiquite to offset interstate increases. He said he forwarded the votes to Chairman Mayfield at Rockport, but no reply received. He noted current menditrong or lexus times do not justify emergency rates.

Austin Tex Ryilrad Storey Jora Caiquite Texas Storey Mayfield Rockport

Mrs Sevier May Reopen Alam o Fight

Mrs Clara Driscoll Sevier plans a visit to Austin to press the governor on reopening the Alam o arena. She says she still holds the Pratt wad and will not relinquish control as the matter heads toward appeal.

Austin Tex Republic Alamo Clara Driscoll Sevier Hw Executive Department Pratt

Evans Succeeds General Agent Bradley in Texas Conference

Sparial to The Eight Avztn Tax August 24 Prof C K Evant of Alillens has been appointed hegeh agent of the conference for education in Texas to succeed F ML Bradley who was elected superintendent of Wieblind Isiltote.

Sparial Tax C. K. Evant Alillens Conference For Education In Texas F. ML Bradley Wieblind Isiltote

Boyle Baby Judge at the Kerrville Fair

R J Boyle, Saprahead general attorney, returned to San Antonio after serving as a judge at the Kerrville fair baby contest. He left the area by train smiling, claiming to have been fishing, while friends speculate he may avoid the limelight. The event wrapped with a sealed envelope verdict and a blend of local gossip.

Boyle Kerrville R. J. Boyle Saprahead San Antonio Judicial Ira Kerryilie

Prisoner Arrested After Chased Escape Near San Pedro

A suspect named Holbook was captured after jumping from a car during a pursuit by Deputy U S Marshal TH Flolluan on San Pedro Avenue. The chase lasted several miles with gunfire in the air as officers closed in. Holbrook, wanted on multiple Texas lease fraud complaints, is to appear before U S Commissioner Ward D Scott tomorrow. Witnesses Waite CG and M Warh of Houston are listed.

Holbook United States Flolluan San Pedro Ayente Tintin Halivool Twopney Syed Min Texas Waite CG M. Warh Ward D. Scott Uhisey South Texas

Five Burglars Plead Guilty in Fort Worth Court

In Judge Simon's court today five prisoners pleaded guilty to burglary charges. Each stood accused of breaking and entering and faced sentencing to terms in the state penitentiary. The group, including each defendant named in the docket, awaits final judgment.

Fort Worth Tex Ans Simon Fair “Etling

Arrest Boys Who Frighten Girls In Public

A trio of youths aged 12 to 14 gave names as Steele Wright Harry so plohy and Arnelda Lory. They frightened several young women in the presence of ladies on Alan plane. Patrolman McGarity arrested the youths after a pursuit. They were led to the city hall and spent the night in the jail with charges dismissed after representation by Judge Buckiey.

Theiyames Steele Wright Harry So Plohy Arnelda Lory Corporation Courthis Abgwer Alan Plana McGarity Jilile Lisaina

Elgin Eyes Run After Republican Nomination Move

Capt. Elgin announces a Republican bid with backing from party leaders in Fredericksburg. He expects a strong challenge to Congressman J. M. Slayden, citing Texas GOP hopes to gain a new member aligned with GOP policies.

Cupid a Lost God for Three Couples

Thrasauits seeking to dissolve matrimonial bonds filed in the district court this morning. Marino Higgins seeks a divorce from John S. Higgins. A petition cites living together since mid December 1907 and a Mexican marriage in Saltilia. Samira Fortunada Telgado asks for separation and custody of Carlos Exciriacion and Bernina Samara. Wilfie Bell Howley sues Motimer W. Howley for divorce in the Fifty-seventh district court.

Thrasauits Marino Higgins John S. Higaing San Safamy Mal Labout Fortunada Telgado Samira Wis Jan Samar Saltilia Mexico Mnill Carlos, Exciriacion Bernina Samara Wilfie Bell Howley Motimer WM. Howley Tor Diveree

Fleet to Honolulu Towing Seven Destroyers

The Pacific Fleet under Rear Admiral Sinclair sailed at 1210 hours this morning bound for Honolulu, towing seven destroyers. The movement reflects ongoing naval operations as ships depart for training and redeployment. Comprising units are reportedly elements of the Pacific Fleet with no incidents reported during the departure.

San Francisco Cah Puellic Heat

Local Weather for San Antonio and Vicinity

Unclear weather report for San Antonio area with distorted phrases. Mentions partly cloudy conditions, temperature range, and dampness over a two hour period, but specific values, times, and stations are unreadable.

Plea of Not Guilty in $173,000 Theft Case

Chicago tale of a former subtreasury teller Fitzgerald arrested after a theft of 173000 dollars from a deputy treasurer. arraignment scheduled. defense seeks bail. Warrant sworn by Detective Young. witnesses and prosecutors expected to proceed with the case.

Will Chicago Gerald Wittes Sitzgerald Young Chetlin William Soidenweek Wade Wikia

Insanity Plea Considered in Hains Case Defense Strategy

New York Ang. 23 Insanity will be the defense for Captain Peter C. Hains and possibly his brother in the murder case against William Andim Hither. The plan contends either brother faced with insanity or that Captain Halas was dazed during the shooting, with the brother aiding to protect him. As defense chief McIntire works to decide the exact plea.

New York Ang Capl Peter C. Hains Jenkins Halas Lal William 7 Andim Haines Halas Jonn F. McIntire Hatos Afr McIntyre Hains Tak Lisahity Venta Beverly Reuben P. Hains General Hains Lie d@eath, and that he was confined for @ tima in a New Tersey

Court House Goes Dry After Water Supply Break

A damaged wire screen at the water main near the court house caused a loss of water supply this morning. Pigeons were seen perched on the broken line while workers assessed the damage and prepared to restore the system. Officials urged residents to conserve water during repairs.

Hillting

Businessman Henry Aben Mortally Wounded in Houston

Special to The Lint Houston Aug 24 Henry Aben aged 20 was found dying on a downtown street corner after an apparent assault and robbery police are pursuing clues. He was well known in local business circles.

Henry Allen Houston Henry Ab Dian

Houston asphalt bids narrowed as committee weighs options

A joint aldermanic property owners committee in Houston will select a paving contractor next Thursday. bids from F T Shields and Trivid McCormick were rejected, and bidders for cement and vitrified brick pavements showed varied figures while the General Supply and Contracting Co of Fort Worth led the field with the top bid.

Houston F. T. Shields Trivid McCormick Vity Imeeting Vny Utah Thos. F. Brady J. J. Bart Gel. C. C. Gith Hoton Street General Supply and Contracting Company Fort Worth Illey Textron Asphal Ani WILU Washington, D.C Messim Snicids Mee Cornilek Ator Asstatuit van Riper Teit Ld Shields Bane San Antonino General Supply and Construction Company Fork Worth Gekander Bros Waco

Abandoned Week-Old Baby Found on Southern Pacific Train

A week-old girl was found abandoned on a South Pacific train from San Antonio to Galveston near Seguin. A traveling woman identified later as a passenger opened the package, and a Galveston-bound couple removed the infant from the dressing room. The child was placed in an orphanage in Luling while investigators seek the mother described as tall with a bearded man. Local officers in Seguin and San Antonio follow up without results.

Avift Chaie Oir Sonthary Pacific Sam Antonio Galveston Condnetti Jus A. Morris Canton Manuel Seguin Sepuloche Tuliag San Antoglo Galventon R. Stete Arleys Luling Cat Place Snail Snathorn Pracife Sants

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