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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
In Prairie Lea a feud between two prominent farming families erupts at a wedding dispute. Groom Ed Boothe kills his father in law Nellis Goals. then Goals’ son shoots Boothe as he dies fatally wounding the brother. Both families are well known and affluent.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas December 31 Swift Parking company of Chicago replies to Texas News Service inquiry that it will invest 750000 to improve its Fort Worth plant. The move mirrors Armour developments expected to be announced, signaling major construction and expansion.
The dedication exercises of the Elks hall were indefinitely postponed because Rush L. Holland of Delorado Springs could not attend to deliver the keynote address. Plans remain for a New Year’s reception, ball, and banquet tonight to mark the opening of the new lodge home.
Judge Edward Dwrer presiding in the Wilty-seventh district court granted a divorce to Stella Sinrraft from Sammint Brat and awarded custody of their minor children.
December report from Clark Braden shows a shift in arrests with drunkennness no longer the leading charge. There were 148 drunkenness arrests, down 20 from the prior month, while vagrants totaled 160 as the top single charge. Total arrests reached 652 with fines totaling 2195 dollars. Other arrests included affrays disturbances and miscellaneous charges.
Special to The Light from Muskogee Oklahoma December 31 Roosevelt sends letter clearing the dispute over the Muskogee post office naming Alice Robinson as postmistress after Cromwell’s repeated Washington visits. The letter notes Robinson and Roosevelt previously met when she was a cowgirl and they became friends.
The body of W. A. Osburne, an elderly Brownwood resident, was found in bed at his home after several days missing. The coroner ruled death natural, and Osburne’s son, residing elsewhere in town, helped uncover the grim finding.
By order of Judge Edward Dwyer the Thirty Seventh district court drew a special venire of 100 men for the trial of Herman Z Richter charged with killing a Mexican named Planas. The trial is set for January 18.
Antonio Sanchez died last night at his home in San Antonio aged about 119 years Old age listed as cause. Born in 1810 in the city he was said to have fled with his parents during the Alamo fight His funeral is set for 3 this afternoon with interment in San Fernando cemetery.
Fort Worth Texas cattle market bulletin lists cattle receipts and prices for steers cows calves and hogs. Steers sold around 4.70 a hundredweight, cows near 2.25, calves about 6.00, hogs up to 5.80 with a noted rise in demand and sales activity.
In Columbus on December 31 the withdrawals of Senator Foraker and Charles P. Taft left Theodore E. Burton with a clear path to the Ohio Senate seat. Taft's move was framed as in the interest of party harmony. The Hamilton County delegation is expected to back Burton, ensuring his election to succeed Foraker. Foraker formally withdrew at noon.
The December term opens with the Woods National Bank cashier Will F. Woods facing three counts. His trials are prioritized for Tuesday, January 5, with other cases scheduled. prosecutors expect the Woods matter to take significant court time, possibly delaying civil dockets.
In Vernon Texas on December 31 a morning fire destroyed Peel Produce company building, Melba hotel, and the Wonderland show. The flames damaged contents and crews fought spread due to inadequate fire protection. This marked the fourth pre fire in the business section that year.
Senator Joseph Benson Foraker of Ohio today withdrew from the race for reelection along with Charles P Taft leaving Theodore E Burton as the sole remaining candidate in the field.
Mrs Alfred Shelby narrowly escaped death when struck by a street car on Avenue G near Third Street crossing yesterday afternoon. Her nephew Jerry Folniston intervened, pulling her to safety as she fell, moments after being knocked to the pavement. She was taken home to her daughter’s residence and remained confined to bed with a high fever.
Special to The Tight Fort Worth Texas December 8 1910 announces merger of the Star and Telegram papers with a new publishing company led by Otis J Gent Paul Wanles Amon G Carter W B Graham W B Newby Sam Davidson and other stockholders. The Telegram will publish from its building beginning Friday C D and I R Reimers have operated the Telegram here for seven years.
Amanita Tex Dee 31 deputy sheriff Wenpt left for Arkansas to answer a requisition request for Archie Bannister in connection with the murder of Mrs Ada Wiecher at Hot Springs Mrs Recher formerly lived in Fort Worth.
Ruthie J. Stevens faced a will construction suit in Porty-Atth district court. The case, brought by Minne Tobin et al, questions the meaning of a will and its provisions.
Tonight and Friday show threat of rain with a rising wind. The minimum temperature for 24 hours ending in the morning at Suelee's seems around 76 degrees with a maximum near 76. Strong winds are expected across the region, with temperatures fluctuating.
A Texas teachers convention of the Principals division debated temperance as over 2 dozen members argued for and against a statewide prohibition resolution. Professor A S Jackson ruled it out of order, while a temperance resolution was adopted. Lectures on citizenship and tuberculosis highlighted the forenoon.
Manager Leidy announces the signing of Shin as catcher for the Bronco team, confirming Shin's strong throwing arm and versatile experience. Shin reportedly played first and catcher with Jacksonville in 1907 and is praised for speed, skill, and reliability.
Special to The Tah Waxahachle John Hutchleson awoke to a bed fire. Smoke filled the room and he escaped as the house burned. James damaged the dwelling and the incident left the scene in smoke and ash.
Francisca Palencio files a district court suit seeking five thousand dollars in damages from the International and Great Northern Railroad and a claim of two thousand dollars as the amount asked against the moving cars that struck her on Comal Street on November 2. Willam Bikuslee, a member of the late hoard of patrons, visited the city yesterday on private business.
Fort Worth Tex Dec 31 It is announced here today that B L Winchell becomes chairman of the executive board of the Trinity and Brazos Valley railroad part of the Colorado and Southern line recently purchased by Hill interests. Winchell is a Rock Island official and this indicates Hill and que interests are affiliating. Bape remains as president of the Trinity and Brazos Valley.
A fragmented racing card lists Adesso and First race contenders including Wy Kennon and Sadie Lynch. Details cover paths for Sixth co Kounty Stratford and Sis ter Ollin with entries from Giles party, and notes on horses like Restless Lady, Transform and No Quarter.
New Year’s Day will be a day of vacation for occupants of the emit house. Vacation will be lalan for the byitl of the courts and all offices will be closed.
The Tribune reports a violent earthquake near Messina with most structures destroyed and many feared dead. Survivors awaiting transport by warships were killed while rescuers also became victims. A London dispatch notes uncertainty about a second shock. Stromboli volcano remains active and seas are rough and dangerous.
In the wake of a massive earthquake the Italian towns of Messina Reggio and Calabria face widespread ruin starvation and the spread of disease. Whole towns wiped out thousands displaced to be counted Palmo near Falmi badly damaged with 2200 corpses buried yesterday as rescuers and soldiers led by doctors perform acts of valor.
Special dispatch from Palermo reports up to this morning about 100000 persons fleeing the quake zone. Most are embarked on warships and other vessels in the Straits of Mesina or have left the devastated district. Continued on page 3.
Amid wreckage the hungry surged through the debris in a desperate food search. First rescuers were attacked with revolvers and forced to defend their finds, while others fought fiercely to claim dry provisions. A man was pinned by a knife while a child clung to a bed seeking food.
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