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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1908

Page

5

Condition of Wounded King Improving Amid Portugal Crisis

Reports from Lisbon and surrounding areas describe King Mantel's arm and facial injuries healing after the royal shootings. Provisional government forms in Oporto with key ministers shuffled, while Portugal contends with unrest. European observers note Spain tightening frontier security as Madrid plans for potential upheaval.

Lisbon Portugal Mantel Sod Royal Pantheon St. Vincent de Lebon Marquis da Saveral Great Britain London

Missouri man murders wife with a butcher knife

James Hartwick of Missouri township killed his wife with a butcher knife while intoxicated and then, half clad, confessed to a neighbor. The body was found later and Hartwick was arrested.

London James Hartwick Missouri Township Hartwick

Shows How the Money Was Spent in County Funds

County Auditor Rumsey releases a monthly report detailing total expenditures of 17 299 51 dollars for courthouse improvements and several county bridges. Court house work totals 4000 dollars under an interior improvement contract while funds also cover the collector and auditor offices. Medina repairs cost 2300 dollars and Fredericksburg road work accounts for 2000 dollars.

Rumsey Court House Medina Word Fredericksburg

Hargraves Loses Race With Death in Alabama

C H Hargraves, noted Fort Worth area real estate figure with Hargraves Carter, died in St Margaret’s hospital Montgomery Alabama after a sudden illness while returning from San Antonio. He was 44 survivors include his wife five children and business associates in Georgia Florida and Alabama. Funeral plans not yet finalized with Tom Carter guiding arrangements and possible burial in Georgia.

Big Ride C. H. Hargraves St. Margaret’s Hospital Montgomery Ala San Antonio Hargraves Hargraves & Carter Mackay Jacksonville Fla Georgia Cnimate Mucho Mr. Hargraves Tom Carter Nody Burlal

Moncton Woman Fatally Attacks Child in Frenzied Plot

In a sane frenzy at Moncton New Brunswick on February 4 Mrs Thomas Foucette snatched her two year old from its bed and dashed its brains out on the levy. She then seized another child and started out before restrained by an attendant. The woman, once an inmate of an asylum, had been believed recovered. Tests show the injured child likely to die while she faces seven other children in danger.

Moncton N. B Thomas Foucette Phé

Likens Roosevelt to Bible Prophet at Moody Church

Dr. Amet C. Dixon, pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, compared President Roosevelt to Israel’s prophet in a sermon to about 1900 congregants. He called Roosevelt the first president to apply Christian principles to daily life and law enforcement and praised his latest messages to Congress as among the greatest ever written.

Chicago Amet C. Dixon Moody Church Roonwrelt Israel Roosevelt Great Northern Dixon Congress Ler Tsalah John the Baptist

Two Rich Men Sentenced in Toledo Conspiracy Case

Roland Beard Compton Lerman of Hyglo Tel and Joseph Millar Toledo Fer and Coal were convicted of conspiracy in restraint of trade. They received six months in county jail and a $2500 fine. An appeal led by Judge Kin kai d resulted in a Supreme Court decision modifying the punishment to jail only.

Toledo Ohio Roland Beard Compton Lerman Hyglo Tel Company Joseph Millar Toledo Fer and Coal Company Inder Kinkaid

Night Riders Torch Bennett Warehouse in Kentucky Blaze

About 200 masked riders attacked Bennett's tobacco warehouse and distillery in Salem Kentucky early today destroying both buildings. Loss estimated at ten thousand dollars. Riders believed to come from Katttawa and Eddyville Lyons county.

Kentucky Town Salem Olsentburg Bennett's Kattawa Eddyville Lyons County

Plan Fine Opera House to Build in Houston and San Antonio

Greenwald Theatrical circuit general manager Plan Fine, father of Sydney Weis, plans to select a site for a new Houston opera house and contract its erection at a cost around 150000 dollars. After arrangements, he will visit San Antonio for a short stay. Sydney Weis confirmed the plan and noted the project aims to be among the souths largest and most modern opera houses.

Abert Weis Greenwald Eirouit Sydney Weis Grand Opera House Houston San Antonio Sydney Wels Nouston Lo Mr. Weld New York

Grave Question in the Business World Affects Corporations

Hundreds of corporations have not paid the gross receipts tax for the past quarter. A ruling by the attorney general will determine if daily fines of 1000 dollars may be imposed. The Waters Fierce Oil Company filed its report but owes the tax. The question hinges on whether the extra 1 percent penalty applies to all noncompliant firms.

Austin Tex Pew Queston Waters Fierce Oil Company Fo Fr Attorney Generals Department

Tragedy in Karnes City Ends With Burial Flight

The body of T. E. Goode, fatally wounded by a pistol shot in Karnes City, died at Santaose Hospital yesterday afternoon. His body was sent to Karnes City for burial at 8:46 AM aboard the San Antonio and Aransas Pass line, with his brother R. E Goode and relatives accompanying the casket. The brother planned only a private service at his Karnes City home this afternoon, with arrangements to follow.

T. E. Goode Santaose Hospital Gil Charles Mayfield Karnes Ciy Karnes City San Antonio & Aransas Pags R. E Goode Mise Ethel J. E. Pollock Karpus City J. B Webb Sh Goode Cty

Banker's Reckless Driving Charged After Street Incident

Rufio Power reports J. H. Lockwood, banker, reckless driving of an automobile after a gasoline car allegedly struck a peanut and popcorn machine at West Commodores and St Mary's streets corner. Power alleges disruption to local trade and cites a matching license number linking Lockwood to the incident.

J. 5 Lockwood Perea West Bt Mary's

San Antonio Weather Forecast and Temperature Range

Local forecast notes showers and warmer tonight for San Antonio and vicinity. Wednesday also shows showers with a daily temperature range from 46 to 54 degrees in the observed 11 hour period. Wind was light at about 4 miles per hour in the morning. A national weather summary appears on page six.

San Antonio

Ten Thousand Moors Slain in Battle Near Settat Morocco

A dispatch reports a battle near Settat Morocco between French forces and Moors with 10 009 Moors killed or wounded. French losses total 180 men with four officers killed or wounded. Moors fought bravely and pressed to the guns, leaving great pillaged piles on the ground.

Dondou London Tangier Setat Morocco

Russia stirred by Milikoff's visit

St Peters burg, April 6. An article in the official Roselia discusses Prof Paul Milukoff leader of the constitutional democrats. It claims Roosevelt refused to meet him not due to Rosen but Roosevelt himself to avoid implying support for the constitutionalists. Milukin argues he came as an advocate of constitutionalists not terrorism. Conservatives may prosecute Milukoff for the trip, though officials deny this.

St. Patersburg Pab America Paul Miliikoff Constitutional Democrats New York Washington Roosevelt Milukofe Constitutional Democrate Roseia Rontevelt Se Baron Rosen Otters Milukon Americas M. Milukage

Miss Mary Robinson Confesses in Druce Case

Bulletin reports Mary Robinson has made a full confession of wilful perjury in the Druce case and admits to truthful statements during Herbert Druce's perjury trial brought by George Tellamy Druce, related to the Weald estate claim at Portland.

London Mary Robinson Druce Herbert Driica George Tellamgy Druce Weald Portland

Police Officer Dies After Operation at Home

Quintana, a highly respected officer in the police force, died at 2 4 o clock this afternoon following an operation for internal trouble. He resided at 202 Vera City Street and is survived by his brother Quintana, also an officer, his mother and four sisters.

Too Quintana Polles Forea Vera Crity Strest Quintana Fiepp Iew

War cloud on horizon at Petersburg

At Petersburg on Tet 4 five thousand troops were ordered from the Northern Caucasus to the Turkish Persian frontier. Reports from St Petersburg indicate Russia is preparing a wider demonstration against Turkey amid rising tensions and possible military action.

Petersburg Caucasus St. Peatersbure Ruseln Surkey

Thaw Exhibits Nervous Demeanor in Albany Visit

Dr. Allen Faris, president of the state medical commission, met with Harry KX Thaw in Mattawan yesterday. Thaw appeared extremely nervous and excitable, answering every question with short notices and suggesting no conclusion on his permanent mental condition.

Albany Allen Faris State Limacy , Commission Harry KX Mattawan

Ghilean reception for Evans troops at Punta Arenas

Rear Admiral Evans cabled the navy department that Chilean authorities and people gave a hearty gracious reception to the fleet at Punta Arenas. Chile has offered coal to the battleships, though not needed. Attentions for the crew are being staged, and ships will pass Vatnariso for public viewing by invitation of the American ambassador and Chilean authorities.

Washington Evans Navy Department Punta Arenas Chile Vatnariso

City Payroll Nearly $24 000 For January Staff

Awiltar Victor Reze announced that almost all city officials and employees received their January salaries. The total payroll in the school department was $23658, distributed among street clearing $4363.60, street commissioners $4566.10, fire department $4397.26, hospital $373, parks $442.20, fire alarm bureau $390, city engineer $1998.72, police $4943.27, and city hall officials $2848.24.

Awiltar Victor Rezé

Ohio Co In Trouble Receivership Filed By Trustee

In Cincinnati on February 4 a receiver was appointed for the Odell Company by Trustee Pratt at the Bank of Trendargon Tennessee. The judgment amount of 26,179 dollars is claimed by the Yank and creditors against the defendant.

Cincinnati Odell Company Pratt Bank of Trendargon Tennessee

Desperate Swindler Hackleman Arrest Tracked

Hackleman, a notorious swindler linked to a Frost National Bank theft, finally faces arrest in Columbus, Mississippi after a jailbreak and a deputy’s death. He previously fled Texas under multiple forgery charges and vowed not to be captured alive.

Mack “Hackleman Frost National Boal Senk Columbus, Miss Hackleman San Antonio Wim Bak Coleman Texas Harkleman Charles Stevens Stevens Conlumbus Miss Heverly Matthews Columbus Tureder Mississippi San Angelo Imphur Springs

Stockton Council Fails to Close Saloons Sunday

Stockton California February 4 the city council narrowly failed to pass an ordinance to close saloons on Sunday and to bar restaurants and drug stores from selling liquor that day.

Stockton Cal

County Auditor Reports January Road Improvement Expenditures

The county auditor presents January road improvement expenditures including 31700.14 in Precinct No 11 1456.20 in Precinct No 2 203197 in Precinct No 5 and 884.21 in Precinct No 4 across several projects.

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