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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
5
President sends message and evidence to Congress to fix responsibility for the Browns ville outrage. Further investigation results reported, naming Hoogevelt and group implicated. Officials urge action as inquiry continues.
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress to reinstate soldiers suspected in the Brownsville shootings. The report by Herbert Browne and Captain Baldwin concludes many troops may have been involved, with colored soldiers implicated, while some officers and outsiders influenced testimony. The speech urges a law allowing the War Secretary to reinstate soldiers proven innocent within a fixed period, and notes ongoing investigation to pursue justice.
J McDermott a railroad conductor died in the police court room at Ito Hall during a session. He was found lifeless in the prison corral minutes after his name was called. Officials say heart trouble caused the death. He had arrived three days earlier from Mexico and carried a $500 life policy. Police found $1359 in Mexican currency and $3400 in US silver on his person. Relatives are not known at present.
Special to The Light Wichita Falls Texas reports a bright meteor passed north of a jetty this morning followed by a loud explosion that shook windows in town. Eyewitnesses described the object as large as the moon and traveling in a southeasterly direction. Observers noted a detonation shortly after sighting.
F W Berkshire head of the United States framigration office in this city returns from El Paso where he aided in the conviction of 10 men for conspiring to smuggle Chinamen across the border from Mexico. The men were found guilty last week near Hi Pano and face sentence today or tomorrow.
A chaotic dispatch describes Queen Wilhelmina taking a hard line against Fidel Castro as Venezuelan authorities threaten Dutch warships off the coast. Acting President Vienne Gomes leads affairs during Castro’s absence while tensions rise near La Guaira.
Venezuela protests over Dutch naval movements near territorial rights at Vouemely as Dutch warships seize Venezuelan vessel Alix of Puerta Gaballa. Netherlands asserts international law allows seizure, while Caracas vows countermeasures and denounces actions as threats to sovereignty. Berlin reports Castro expected in Berlin. Caracas reports public support for government amid tensions.
The trial of Seth Testard and Will Steidtmitter on alleged railroading ticket fraud charges proceeds in police court. The defendants demand a jury, asserting they were not authorized railroad agents.
Justice Holmes of the U S Supreme Court held that Harriman and Otley Kaluu a New York banker must answer the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiries about dealings in steel between Pacific and Unto New York seeking responses during a New York investigation. Justice Day dissented, questioning the breadth of interstate commerce power cited.
Jon Parsons was arrested Sunday morning in Mexicala on North Santa Row Avenue after a break in where a woman screamed waking an officer. Police say the intruder entered through an unlocked door and stole $6 while fleeing, ending with the defender knocking a sleeping woman.
Judge S He Colin attorney for the Texas State Raisers association reports Cowan returning from Washington after arguing with the Ways and Means Committee. He says the matter on price supports will not be reduced and notes opposition from some congressmen despite the committee's recommendation.
A large force from General Supply and Construction Co starts upgrading West Houston Street at Houston and Nacogdoches, widening the east end and planning granite curbing and concrete. Mayor calls delays on asphalt on the west end unacceptable. the firm has 60 working days to finish or face a 350 penalty per day.
Dispatches from Washington report a riot at Puerto Cortes Velitas with claims of unrest and possible security concerns. Details are unclear as the state department cautions and investigations continue.
A Washington special reports that Japan plans to prohibit all emigration to the United States after the Diet meets in a few weeks. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bacon Komusa will announce the prohibition as government policy.
The card lists numerous entrants and horses for races with multiple furlongs and distances. Notable names include Woodling, Geo H White, Lady Oakland, No Quarter, and Little George among many others. The sixth race features a mix of contestants with a one and a half mile event and prize money noted at four hundred dollars.
T la Cantoy announced today that if T J Freeman transfers his interest at the corner of Alamo Plaza and Blum Street to the firm planning a modern ladies furnishings store, the entire front will be remodeled with plate glass to support a proposed Treasury structure on the site when conditions warrant.
A special train carried the body of Mrs. A. A. Gates from Port Arthur Texas after an attempted killing nearby. Mrs Gates is identified as the mother of John W. Gates. The grain rate and departure details are unclear, but the train is noted as moving with a family member aboard and heading toward St Charles.
A boy was born at noon at the residence of Mr and Mrs W W Wharton located at 1983 West Mile Stone Avenue. The event was announced in local society notes.
In Austin, the governor considers withholding commissions for county officials to enforce liquor and gambling laws. He cites lack of support from county officials and saloon interests, while saloon keepers back a strict approach. A conference of liquor dealers may push for a pledge to obey laws and for officers to enforce them evenly.
An Austin report says Governor Campbell indicated forthcoming developments affecting San Antonio, mentioning intentions to see laws enforced while promising details will be revealed later. A conference with state officials yielded assurances of action to be taken, though specifics were not disclosed.
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