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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
8
A rumor claiming a prominent citizen was murdered in a Chinese restaurant sparked a riot in the Oriental quarter. Mob attacked Roslanrtots and laundries, smashing doors and windows and wrecking building fronts as authorities struggled to restore order.
A riot erupts leaving restaurants smashed and police overwhelmed. A rumor claims cattle rustler Harry Bwmith fatally wounded, while two Orientals are arrested for murder. Mounted officers restore order as crowds move between venues. Mayor Galbraith and Magistrate Townsend address the outbreak and quiet returns.
Three children aged under ten, Mary and George Clark among them, drowned when a skating pond broke at Jasileton. Six others escaped. Names include Putnam 20, Unter 21, Franklin 24. Rescue efforts saved two. trappers and banded witnesses aided. A grim incident amid a larger hunting and fishing community note.
Lon C. Hill, promoter of Brownsville country, is in the city from Mariingen. He is directing construction of a major irrigation canal to supply water for 40,000 acres of his land. Hill notes rapid Texas settlement, with northern buyers planning to move and invest, predicting record production of early vegetables, onions, melons, and strawberries, and stronger development along the Texas coast.
Civil service tests set for January 28 1908 in San Antonio for teachers in Indian service across numerous schools in North Dakota Arizona Minnesota Wisconsin Montana Oklahoma New Mexico South Dakota Minnesota Kansas and other states. Wages range from 540 to 720 per year and 60 per month for various postings. another exam for mechanical drawing with a 860 salary and positions in forestry and printing offices is listed.
Funeral details follow from Vancouver Barracks to San Antonio National Cemetery for Private Charles T Mernain 35, who died December 18. He was born in Germany and served with distinction. widow Mrs Muray Homann accompanies the mourners. Military rites will be conducted Saturday at 8 o'clock from the home of Jos Amielia Kroek enkemper, East Crociett Street, with Chaplain T Hxon officiating.
A.M. Greene of Opatiky Alabama reports the death of Mrs. Mary Staten, longtime educator and former Baylor University president Dr. Rufus Frurle son, at her Paso home. She was about 70 years old, resided in Waco 25 years, and had lived in El Paso four years. The service took place yesterday afternoon. Correspondence from A. Baileson, Wheo, confirms the oath.
A fragmented note mentions a party and plans for Friday. It references January 49 as a known date, with unclear names and actions. The opacity of the text limits concrete details and proper nouns.
D P McCarty of Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern urges uniform rates and rules for passenger and freight traffic. He criticizes varied state laws and interstate commissions, warns against rate cuts tied to inflated stocks, and supports continued investments in roadbed and equipment while ensuring revenues are not diverted from improvements. The Texas rail commission also weighs revisions to passenger and freight charges, including mileage and weight considerations, for consistency.
City officers report travels and visits by many railway officials. Tres Wo Daley and Meket agent from Northery xatleesad returned from Calveston with Bates, while RL Mekipbin and Mrs. Matibbin traveled from Austin. Dagget and Mrs Dagget visited Palatine and relatives, Sullivan pair spent holidays in Prlogiine, and Morton toured St. Louis and San Antonio coast areas with relatives. An accident on the International Great Northern caused seven hours of delays as the Mary and Tidvnational tid qu e arrived last night.
Col B Pleton at Mockport and officials discussed harbor work at Aransas Pass. Pleton said jetty construction could begin soon, with rapid progress and ample material supply. Officials expect swift mobilization for dredging and port improvements, with funding and manpower commitments outlined.
District Clerk Andres Coy indicated he may seek renomination at Ty primaries. He said it is too soon to discuss politics and a ward in office tends to stay as long as friends support him. Coy is serving his first term and widely believed to have no opposition.
George W. Pierce, Buffalo autmobilist, and his wife with three daughters stay at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio for Mrs. Pierce health. Under his physician guidance he chooses San Antonio winter over Egypt, saying a winter stay in the Alamo City fits his business interests and health needs.
Misses Gusily Caurhen and Morehea Wall, two young Texas ladies, hunted on a Barnettown ranch and shot a deer after dismounting from their horses. Miss Wolf fired with a Winghestur rifle, striking the deer, as the other woman aimed with a flatwet rifle. The incident occurred while they were riding in the Targer pasture near Jessife Tyonaid.
Witnesses describe a surprise assault leading to a shooting and injury. Marek’s brother and others are mentioned as events unfold, with references to an ambulance, a hospital, and delayed recoveries. Statements reveal intoxication and gun handling, with lingering questions about motive and attendance at races.
Timetable lists trains to Austin St Louis Fort Worth and points via Santa Fe Frisco connections. Includes daily and weekday departures arrivals with times for local express and through service to Laredo Mexico, Galveston Houston New Orleans and Corpus Christi.
At an Empire theater conference Messrs Brady and Appin with attorney Tudge Shook Chief Wright and City Attorney Ryan agreed to dismiss three cases against the opera house proprietors if they comply with city prey house ordinances. The charge of allowing standing patrons and a naked stovepipe through a wall were noted. hearings await the corporation court tomorrow.
A devastating fire in Watertown, a Boston suburb, claimed the lives of five family members from the Clark household. The blaze completely destroyed their home, with neighbors reporting the tragedy occurred early today as authorities investigated the cause.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports no riot danger in Ulat town after disturbances last night. Authorities say the country team is proceeding without further trouble, and the incident surrounding lynching threats is under control with calm expected.
In Birmingham Alabama on December 27 Henry Rhaston, condemned for killing Lt Hungtucker a year ago, stood at the gallows as the sheriff prepared to execute him. A telegram from the governor ordered a suspension of the sentence, and Rhaston prayed while the small crowd departed.
In Georgetown Kentucky on December 17 the defense rested its case in the Caleb Powers trial. Prosecution rebuttal followed as testimony focused on Wontos and Goldlen. Witnesses including Latrodieel Itvern and Danville attorney W R Jewell challenged statements and stressed contradictions from Noakes, with McClure noting a Wharton Golder comment in Lexington.
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