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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
5
Crowds flock to the capital for the opening session as galleries overflow and officials struggle to accommodate the attendance. Citizens converge, swelling the crowd beyond capacity while officials monitor security and turnout.
Washington dispatch reports opening ceremonies for the second session of the sixtieth Congress at the Capitol. Crowds filled both chambers and corridors as officials and diplomats sought seats amid strict flagpin bans and a ceremonial ovation for Sherman.
A record-breaking run of three miles by the wagon from South Pierce street checked a blaze at a country school on Corpus Christi road. Firemen arrived with Chief Wright and units from 1, 2 and 8 as teacher calmly evacuated pupils. Fire originated from overheated pipe, about 10 dollars est. in damage.
The campaign faces a low day as subscriptions total only 260 with volunteers worn out. Some donors await committees to press them, while others pledge large sums only if approached directly. Notable offers include 1000 from George W Brackenridge and 1600 from Otto Locke. such terms cannot be accepted. Total remains about 2000 short of 100000, and urgent action is needed.
President Roosevelt proposes two new members for this Ananias club in a letter to William Dudley Foulke. He criticizes Delevan Smith of the Indianapolis News and Laffan of the New York Sun for alleged dishonesty and sensationalism over Panama Canal sales and related remarks. The president denounces both editors and their papers as habitually mendacious.
Surgeon General Wyman reports on ongoing strides by the South in battling yellow fever. Congress and commercial leaders discuss progress and future steps to prevent outbreaks and improve public health across the region.
Dr. Walter Wyman, surgeon general of the public health service, told the Southern Commercial congress that the South is a goodly land with improving sanitary conditions and climate. He said yellow fever and malaria are no longer dominant health threats and noted advances in water, sewerage, and drainage improving Southern cities. He urged continued efforts to awaken sanitation across the region.
The Prospect His Temperance club holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 pm at the Prospect Baptist on Buena Vista and San Jacinto streets. The group aims to uncover truth about liquor, discuss manufacture and sale, and promote temperance. All interested residents are invited. The program includes invocation, choir, papers on alcohol in medicine and prohibition, a talk by Hon. C. G. Todd, and audience Q A.
Springfield Missouri December 7 The National Exchange Bank, a large local financial institution with 100000 capital, did not open this morning. A posted notice read This bank is closed by direction of the comptroller of the currency I T Roreback examiner The bank is among the citys largest financial institutions.
Captain C. R. Meloy, longtime aide to President Roosevelt, joined the Third Cavalry at Port San Juan yesterday. A West Point graduate of 1897, he has served at the White House and recently arrived for duty with the regiment.
Private Stephens formerly of Company A Ninth Infantry was brought back to Fort Sam Houston yesterday and confined in the guard house for desertion. He reportedly deserted last September and has since been recaptured at Marfa. The Ninth Infantry faced no determents during the vast Mulath, and two men who deserted earlier have recently been recaptured.
Fort Worth Texas December 7 Special to the Light Sam Hap ign formerly Texas and Pacific conductor now imprisoned in Mexico City on a charge of killing a man will get his life sentence commuted to a five year term if efforts by Altudder F H Stanley avail. Hampton will be given a final hearing this month. It is thought to be a mere formality but Stanley has interceded with the President Dipsau expeals leniency
A 7 year old Black girl, Hattie Ware, was shot in her Starr Street home at about o'clock this morning. Elijah Willan, 24, described as a Black man from Houston, fled after the shooting and is sought by police, with an affidavit filed for a serious assault.
Caicatth dispatch reports a magazine explosion at the local military station killing 11 soldiers and wounding 26, many seriously. Most casualties are native troops and noncommissioned officers. several of the injured are not expected to survive.
Springfield reports Herman Billek, condemned for the murder of Mary Varal Billek, has been granted a reprieve by acting governor Sherivan until January 20, 1909. The case has spanned state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Charles Eck stromer, Swedish consul Zh Sh Lewis, and others figure in the event. He died by drinking prussic acid at his residence today. Public notice recalls a prior controversy with federal officials over his exequatur and subsequent return to duties. The doctor was summoned but the patient died.
Speely to The Liehl Sweatwater Tex Dec 7 with the completion Saturday of the Orient road from Kansas City in Sweetwater a 670 mile span President Stilwell announced the road will be coming into San Angelo within six months at most. The days are phucrd but we declared the road would be extended to Mexico in two years.
The mayor may appoint a chief of the detective department and seek aldermen confirmation as the city council meets at noon. A market stalls rental and a petition from plumbers over plumbing ordinance are expected, with routine business planned for the meeting.
Manila December 7 Lieutenant Colonel Colona Torrey inspector general of the department of Visayas died suddenly in his office the casualty presumed to result from heart failure officials report.
A Mexican suspect, recently arrived from Mexico, fled a wagon camp near the city hospital with a large haul of female apparel. After a two mile chase over fences and ditches, he was captured near a chicken coop. authorities vow further investigation before filing charges.
Secretary Contelyon announced Panama canal lands sold with 831 subscribers totaling 102,808,800 dollars. Highest bids included New York firms and Chase National Bank with multiple 1 million-dollar offers. The record shows 159 accepted bids and 607 bids rejected for varied amounts.
New York reports a six day bicycle race with teams maintaining a furious pace overnight. By nine o clock the leaders had logged 208 laps equivalent to about two miles beyond the prior record set by Elkes and McFarland in 1900.
An apparent forgery case unfolds as officials pursue charges against a defendant tied to a suspect base wage scheme. The proceedings involve named parties and a local court fight, with potential implications for the community.
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