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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1909

Page

6

Guns blaze in courthouse shooting at Gatesville trial

In Gatesville Texas on February 3 during the Willis Mulhouse trial a courtroom gunfight killed James Smith and John Haines and left James Ross fatally wounded while A P Wiley Sr was lightly injured. Verne Ware and Hara Ware, arrested nearby, face charges as the crowd that morning erupted in fear.

Gatesville Tex Willis Alulhouse Will Pyooren Ars James Smi John Haines James Ross A. PL Wiley, Sr Wilery Verne Ware Hara Ware Urain Hill Bath Mulhouse Haines Miss Ware Thass Smith i Wey Bled Powar

Divorce Records in Morty-tith Court Suit

Divorce suits filed in the Morty-tith court under the Tyieky-seventh Meatelet fourt. Plaintiffs Lyle i. Evanstrottow By ane and Antanfi Zepeda from Tait Tore, Zepeda, Arupo Hoffman, Tosophiny Botfmiani, with defendant Eugene Schneider.

Lyle i. Evanstrottow Byane Antanfi, Zepeda Tait Toreres Zepeda Arupo Hoffman Botfmiani Alpi Schielder Eugene Schneider

Hopkins Fails to Win Election Again Today

Fragmentary report shows Hopkins failing to secure a majority in another local election. The text indicates a tally of TS votes and that only one hallo was taken, with most members described as jmesenk and vyollg 98.

Hopkins Springlieta. OL Ely Jain Zissian Hephitts Mieabhers Vyollg

Girls Complain Black People In Drag Net In Pittsburgh

Last night and early today about 100 Black people were arrested following a carnival of crime against young white girls in the Her yon Hill district. Large forces of officers patrolled the area as residents expressed indignation. Over the past month more than a dozen girls have been hurt in the Merri Lon Hill district.

Pittsburg Wey Heryon Hil

May Grain Prices and Wheat Oats Bran Abbreviated Report

Fort Worth Texas market notes list fluctuating prices for wheat and oats with references to hard red winter varieties and No 2 White, alongside mentions of hogs and grain values. The fragmentary item includes figures such as 9.87 and $4.00 ranges, with miscellaneous receipts and market conditions noted in terse phrases.

Anti Japanese measures spark debate in California

California eyes the national anti-Japanese controversy as lawmakers in Nevada and Fresno consider restrictions on land ownership by Orientals. The issue prompts editorials and public concern over agricultural land, cotton goods, and military funding while President RoVeli weighs a large land act and the assemblyman Drew defends a broader measure.

Sahn A. al. Drew Fresno Center Grave Dolursan Sacramento Valley Unis Papers of California San Francisco Chronicle Japan Lotter Svermento Cail Drew Rovoli Trew Big Hill

Submissive Fight Flares in Senate Debates

The Senate debates submission and calls for rules with Mobley arguing committees failed to report. The discussion turns heated as preparations for rule changes unfold and predict further clashes.

Austin Tos Felg Senate Biv Abilene Itn Terrell Buwie Mobley House Hose Judiciary Committee

San Antonio Business Men's Club Plans Tariff Meeting

An effort to have the San Antonio Business Men's Club represented at the national tariff commission convention in Hidlanpails, Ind on February 16 17 and 18. A committee led by Nat M Washer appointed by Mayor Callaghan will attend to push for a women t committee on tariff revision. The club aims to secure delegation and influence on the agenda.

San Antonio Eru

Army post to add 100000 in new buildings plan

Plans announce one hundred thousand dollars for new buildings at the army post. The scheme includes quarters for the Signal Corps and may be augmented by the second company.

Army Post Sienal” Corps Satond

Fort Sam Houston to Build Signal Corps Quarters

Improvements likely worth about $100,000 for the signal corps quarters at Fort Sam Houston. A board of officers including Col C G Deanh and Maj L Bert y selected to recommend site locations, with plans for bar racks stables and a four acre grounds area. Washington forwarded recommendations as the post plans permanent signal corps facilities and expanded ranges for cavalry.

Fort Sam Joussoy Signal Corps Washington C. G. Deanh L. Berty Imm Parc Hemi Moet Sam Houston Philly Pines Wiletr Port Nimor Sant Herd Crune Barthes Leon Byrives

Missionaries Search for Missing Woman Near San Patricio Street

A wide search in the southern Bexar area focuses on Mrs. Ca quia Paver who vanished from her San Patricio street home over a week ago. Deputies and volunteers comb brush north of Elmendorf after reports of a distressed cry and a woman seen wandering, with description matching Mrs. Perez in brown skirt and lighter blouse.

Elmendorf Bexar Caquia Paver San Patricio Street Behwily Ehmehdorf Schults Meaderf Betaliy Thas Peres Teimendorf Tanen Perez Armenbet Shy Selmita Sik Kay Antelle Amd Hemi Sam Anllonto Tay Mary Peerex Trainer

Bitter Books Barred To 6 LP and Tax Lists Debate

County Collector John A Bitter announced no politicians or party access to city books. He opposed releasing names of poll tax payers to protect privacy and avoid partisan manipulation. A Republican subcommittee planned actions to pressure payment of poll taxes and consider targeted visits to individuals with records.

Bitter Mans Toy Athors

HETOS SECOND PRO. MEASURE Nasty ine

A garbled political notice discusses a measure linked to HETOS SECOND PRO. It mentions governor power, revenue, and public reaction while criticizing lawmakers and reflecting on votes and governance.

Hetos

Campaign Committee II Park Campaign Names Members

A state campaign committee with chair Henry Steinsribbar and vice chairs H W Knox and Carlos Heg formed to organize outreach. The group names Joy Miller Coyymg Cristi and others as the steering team. operations begin soon with local officials and city details to be coordinated.

Tosas Gible Ykinttis Texas Commercial Secreticies Auion Comanities Bian Auemen Stata Joy Miller Cristi B. Darringkin Sin Antonia Caph B. B. Fuddack Kort Worthy al Impriani Chile Gayatelat Fiong

District Attorney reveals new evidence in Irvin case

DA Baker announced at dawn that yesterday’s findings from two witnesses of high credibility could have affected bail and the habeas corpus hearing. Evidence was disclosed about 4:30 pm after Judge Owen admitted Irvin to bail and moved the case to Comal County. The trial now proceeds toward a late close.

Baker Witertood Irvin Ai Baker Min Baker Oweer Irvin Te Comal W. Adams Ashill

Alamo Lacks Clear Fate After Mallory Steamer Sinks

Special to The Light from Galveston reports the Mallory Steamer Alamo and its crew believed lost after a sinking near Diamond Shoals on the Atlantic coast. Wireless traffic traced ships afterward, but no definitive sighting or details confirm the vessel’s fate.

Galveston Tex Thirestor Shipping Eirclas Diamond Shoals Wireless Sla Flannery Gullow Atlantic Almbe Camyphel

African Peanuts for Texas Farmers Excerpt

A letter to the Busi- Men’s lab states samples of African peanut oil are sent to several Texas farmers and institutions. It notes difficulty in meeting demand and that much of the requested supply is cut off. Names linked to Floresville San Antonio and New Braunfels appear. The department reports the supply is exhausted.

Busi- Men's Lab Department of A Phenium Washington Harry Landa New Breudfels FR. W. Touston Welfare Ed. DeWees Floresville D. B. Miter Falfrerias San Antonia

Local Weather Update and Transit Office Notice

An urban weather notice outlines conditions and upcoming service disruptions. Transit offices report no major changes to schedules despite light rain and cooler temperatures.

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