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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
5
Constable Charles Stevens announces candidacy for sheriff of Bexar County to run a clean, merit based campaign. He claims strong support and notes his record as constable with decisive arrests and businesslike administration. Sheriff John Tobin will not seek re election, prompting a heated upstream of candidates.
SENTER MAKES STATEMENT Says Battle Will Be Carried Into Every Precinct in the State Declares to Send Junior Senator to National Meeting Will Endorsement of Him Special to The Light Dallas Tex Dec 14 at the lead quartaits of the central demokratik club was stated by Chairman gens ter than an active sneaking campulzor against Baileyism will be inaugurated throughout Texas early in the coming Years The first street clash pon to Bailey Isane would come over the effort to send Bailey as a delegate at large to the democratic national convention The plan of the anti Baileyites is to begin their task in precinct meetings held on the first Saturday in May They contend Bailey would go to the national convention as a delegate and claim endorsement by the organized democracy of the state Any criticism would be deemed a revolt at the party They will ask in weekly mass meetings to vote resolutions instructing delegates against sending Bailey as a delegate to the national convention The fight to be carried in all precinct meetings in May and the result will test the strength of the elements supporting or opposing Bailey's course
Woer, partner in the Arthur cafe, sues W H McIntosh seeking court appointment of a receiver to run the business and damages of 1600 dollars. He claims McIntosh invested 1500 to start the venture while Woer served as expert chef and that the business is a losing venture needing management to achieve profit.
A severe snow storm hit Chicago causing delays on air service and elevated rail lines. The Weather Bureau reports five inches fell downtown and six to seven inches in the southern sections, with the storm broadening across the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast as snow turns to rain in many areas.
Captain Holt, chief clerk of the United States supply service in New Orleans, arrives in San Antonio for his annual holiday leave to spend time with family and old friends, a practice he has followed for years.
Rain tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Minimums for the 12 hours ending morning show 48 degrees and 24 hour total about 60. Winds around 4 miles per hour at 8 00 AM. Historical records note temperatures from 1907 to 1996 with readings near 49 at 6 AM and 65 at noon. General national weather summary appears on page four.
Major Gen. Jesse M. Lutt retired arrives in San Antonio with plans to spend winter, possibly make the city home. Gen. Lee, longtime Army officer, served in Manila during the Spanish American War and commanded in the China relief of Pekin. He previously led the San Antonio post, returned from Manila, and retired after 46 years of service at age 64.
Joan Lamar and her husband Mrs Malle Lamar sue Sunset for damages arising from a May 22 1907 train collision near San Antonio. Mrs Lamar alleges severe injuries including cuts bruises hearing loss eye damage and spinal injuries. she claims services worth 1000 dollars to her husband and seeks total 40000 dollars jointly.
Seattle December 14 The Molr banks Dankng company of Fatebanks Alaska closed yesterday due to currency shortage. Officials said suspension is temporary and the bank will reopen. The amount of the creditors exceeds 300 000 by over liabilities, and the institution faces large claims.
The Waters-Pierce Oil Co. receivership case, before the Texas Supreme Court, concerns a petition for mandamus and court action to suspend annual receivership orders. Cochrane Fenn Stedman urged the state to take charge, with Davidson and Balts for the state and Tuskes Brown Williamson for the company. The court planned to rule later this afternoon.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 14 Otto Seldel a wealthy member of the city council died today after slitting his throat with mufled intent The act was reportedly in fear of impeachment and removal from office Seldel leaves an estate valued at about 160000 dollars
Report of the schooner Thomas W. Lawson, the world’s largest ship of its class, being lost with its crew. The article also covers legal actions around Will Waugh related to forgery and the Woods National Bank failure, including Waugh’s arrest in Houston and interviews with his attorney Carlos Bee.
A runaway team attracted to a Dallas delivery wagon caused a chase through Grockett Street and Alamo area. One horse was halted near Alamo Plaza after derailing into a post, narrowly saving a bystander from fright and injury. The other horse fled down Iasoya Street toward Crockett Street.
Lt Los Missouri Dee 14 details show witnesses denying a trust among insurers. The investigation centers on alleged agreements to fix and control rates, with parties admitting fixed rates in principle but claiming frequent cuts when competition required. The Attorney General Perris pursues further evidence to clarify the alleged collusion.
A group of about 60 robbers attacked a mail train between Tiflis and Baku near Salakahn last night. The train carried a large money shipment. A fierce clash wounded many passengers and soldiers before the bandits retreated, leaving four dead behind them.
New York December 14 The Surrogate of Mawyan country holds 96377 for Florena Whaley but cannot locate her. She vanished last spring when Tey.Jore Gnok director of St George's Apacopal church Hempstead L 4 disappeared. The fortune is the girl's share of her father's estate.
New York, Dec. M. The final day of the six day race opened with only slight changes in standings and positions. Felger Maran and Rutt Stal remain ahead as the event concluded with the leaders unchanged.
Chicago attorney Hor ich continued his argument for E. H. Hardman in a central railroad merger case before Judge all. The 1899 Illinois act allowed some bonds to combine if mutually beneficial and argued the Union Pacific and Mississippi Central bonds were to operate in unison, provided no property was damaged.
Reports from London and New York detail the American seven masted schooner Thomas W Lawson wrecking in broad daylight off the Scilly Islands. One survivor identified as Allen is found with three dead, while doctors and lifeboats struggle to reach Annett and surrounding wreckage amid heavy seas and fading signals.
The CHL Trust appeals a $29,210,000 fine handed down by Judge Landis. The case, moved to the court of appeals, seeks to extend the record and schedule a hearing within weeks.
Johnny Ochis, former Brooklyn player who led the Nashville Soutiari langue squad last season, has resigned. The move aims to salvage the franchise from Lite Reck Age with an effort to relocate to Chattanooga.
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