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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
6
President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon held a 90 minute meeting in Washington. Both men stated an arrangement has been made regarding Taft’s control of the House Ways and Means Committee and will issue a formal statement tomorrow afternoon. Until then they will not discuss the talks.
An opinion by the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio sustains the Alamo National Bank claim that the city of San Antonio improperly diverted $17,526.85 from its budget to cover yellow fever epidemic expenses during October and November 1903, while also affirming other appellate decisions on personal injury and administrative matters.
A translated Black Hand demand threatens extortion of $200 to Marlborough Place South Preza atr eet with a note to avoid police and comply by a stated date. The letter warns of severe measures if ignored and claims authority from a New York group.
Special to The Light Lockhart Texas December reports Caldwell County vote count shows anti temperance lead by nine with two small boxes uncounted, though officials expect result to stand. Prohibition supporters vow another campaign.
President Roosevelt sent three nominations to the Senate. Newton Mason, chief of the bureau of ordinance with rear admiral rank, is named to that post. W Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts is nominated as a member of the Philippines commission and secretary of finance and justice. Gregorio Araneta of the Philippine Islands is the third nominee.
Seth Testard and Will Strittmatter face contempt charges in the thirty seventh district court over alleged violations of a November 1907 injunction against ticket brokers. Arrests followed by a detective from the Railway Ticket Protective Bureau of Chicago as testimony sought to prove non transferable railway tickets with falsified dates and names.
Special to The light Mesquite Texas December Lawrence, noted as paying more taxes on fine land than any man in Dallas county, died this morning from an overdose of chloroform taken yesterday.
Wheat bids range from 101 to 106 for No 2 hard and red. No 2 corn around 59 to 64. Oats quoted at 50 to 53 in Fort Worth. Cattle receipts arrive heavy with fat steers steady, cows steady, calves higher to top around 5.00. Hog prices steady with market active for 3100 head.
A self styled prophet known as Adam God Loris Pratt lay dying in a Kansas City hospital after a four hour gun battle with police. Pratt claimed he would kill more officers and his followers left two dead including Lulu Pratt his daughter and Patrolman Dalhow. Elijah II led the sect and remained at large. Police say Officer Holt investigated a case of abortion prompting the confrontation at a busy city block. Dalhow was killed instantly and Serjeant Clark and Patrolman Mallane faced life threatening injuries. Officers exposed themselves to fire to shield bystanders during the exchange.
Formal notice of contest for the seat in the House, filed by Republican challenger BK Warmoth against Democratic Albert Estopinal of Louisiana, read as Congress convened. Contested election centers on seat status and eligibility.
A blast in a West 63rd Street tenement injures many, mostly Italian residents, with at least five seriously hurt and over a hundred panicking as debris and glass rain down. Police and fire crews rush to the scene as the building sustains heavy damage and rescue efforts continue.
Miss Maud Beakes sues Western Union for 2000 dollars in district court over a telegram about her brother Vaughan Beakes being shot. Telegram said received in San Antonio at 2 am but not delivered promptly delaying trains to Eagle Lake and preventing viewing the funeral.
Police acting on Captain McCabe’s orders arrested 12 to 16 young men labeled touts and ordered them to leave the city. They were taken to headquarters and told to beat it. Nearly a score of Weary Willie vagrants faced the court, each fined ten dollars with city departure as option. most had drifted south to flee winter.
The remains of Lililé Leleh aged four were buried yesterday afternoon in a cemetery about ten miles north of the town. She died after hours of suffering from burns received while playing with companions. The victim was the daughter of Tu dnion IV. Edenhound dratte occurred yesterday at the home of E. B. Swee ney, 12h Kompkan street, where she had been taken for medical attention.
San Antonio men report letters from alleged Black Hand agents threatening them and families unless large sums are paid. Recipients are warned not to alert police, with threats of worse consequences. Names include R G Caffarelli of Caffarelli Bros wholesale grocers and John Pianta sculptor, both targeted. a third name withheld.
Police investigate extortion notes sent to Caffarelli and Pianta. A tall, handsome Italian suspect is eyed as author while authorities pace the case as potential Black Hand activity. Pianta and his son brace for possible danger as officials coordinate with federal agents.
Weather brief notes indicate temperature readings and conditions referenced on page. Data appears fragmentary with unclear locations and timing, but core items point to the local climate snapshot for the day.
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