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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

6

Women Seek School Board Seats in City Movement

The San Antonio Woman's Club led a push to elect women to the school board, planning to unite all women’s organizations for the coming March election. They argue women’s closer bond with children warrants a voice in school affairs and will appoint a committee to mobilize support citywide while also debating education laws and an increased college appropriation.

San Antonio Ban Antonio Cowbeny Denton Industrial College Woman's Club Rufus Lewis Camaign C. Schasse House of Representatives Marlan Fenwick Stud Neves Frans Newton College of Industrial Arts J. A. Dausherty Lock 2 Schasse Hey Woman's cli Avas

Taft Masons Condemn Ohio Grand Master Dispensation

Wortham Texas Masons pass strong resolutions condemning the Ohio grand master for granting a special dispensation to Taft to become a Mason at sight on February 18 in Columbus. Other Texas chapters are expected to follow, with the resolutions to be sent to the high priest.

Houaton Tex Wortham Texas Ohio Taft Columbus South

Hurls rock at Frisco train. woman hurt

Paris report says Mrs Anna Holjak was seriously injured on a Frisco train entering Faris when a rock was hurled through a car window. Glass fragments embedded in the wound.

Paris Tes Anna Holjak Faris Arai

Fire at Madison Street Apartment Ends Quickly

Firemen answered 11 15 AM alarm at Mrs M Nelle 121 Madison street apartment house. A wind blown window curtain over a burning stove started the blaze but the department extinguished it before substantial damage occurred.

M. Nelle Madison Street

Fort Worth Live Stock Market Report

Fort Worth Texas live stock market notes cattle precepts 1600 hogs 2500 steers choice higher tons 5.70 cows fair steady tops 3.50 calves fair steady pan 5.00 hogs choice Misha laps 136.30.

Spentalso Fort Worth Tex

Book Co Pays 15000 Fine in Antitrust Compromise

A compromise today between the Aner Book company and others over antitrust penalties sets a $15,000 payment by the defendants. The suit initially sought $3,500,000. the American Hack company of New Jersey is claimed defunct and will withdraw permits, while the Atlantic Book Company of New York faces oyster-related terms.

Buedlal Austin Aner Book Company Slime Oyter American Hack Company New Jersey Mie Atjetica Book Commany New York

Bridegroom Wanted Arrested in Texas Case

Little Rock Arkansas February records a young lawyer named Ayr am arrested here. He is said to be wanted in Tronstsy Texas on a damo of om. He married a bride of three years in Atlanta and will be released only with a requisition. Authorities claim he made an overdraft and will settle.

Little Rock Auk B. Ayram Reid Tronstsy Tex Atlanta

Train Kills Six Track Walkers in Bronx Incident

A New York Central train struck a group of track walkers near University Heights in the Bronx. Six were killed and two injured as emergency crews responded to the fatal rail accident.

New York New York Central Railroad University Heights Bronx

Grand jury reconvenes after four weeks of vacancy

After four vacancy weeks, the grand jury is back in session this morning. The body is expected to return to full proceedings within the current week as a vacancy is filled and a verdict or action is anticipated shortly.

Anind Saat

Open bids today for post office addition at San Antonio

Special to The Flight, Washington, Feb 4 The supergluing architect of the post office department will use afternoon open bids for the erection of an addition to federal building at San Antonio.

Washington Post Office Department San Antonio

Autopsy Reveals Odd Button in Pompleitz Death Case

In Denver Colorado an autopsy on Fred Pompleitz found dead under mysterious circumstances reveals a strange condition. An ordinary hacksaw like button was found wedged in the lent ankles of Pompleitz’s heart. Medical experts note the button appeared bent and warped and had been in the site for a long time. How it arrived remains unknown.

Denver Col Fred Pompleitz Pompleitz

Resolution Withdrawn and Bills Introduced in Tex House

The Texas House saw party factions clash as a withdrawal of a submissionist backed resolution occurred. Representative Dalby rescinded a vote on a measure mandating committee reporting, while Westhoos hen gained consent to drop a resolution on contingent expenses. Several bills were introduced including state prohibition in municipalities, banking regulations, a merger proposal for Wichita Falls lines, and penalties for abandonment of spouses or children.

Avatin Tex Dalby Westhooshen Tevorit Williams Ware Hill Jeter Baker Panoa Ly Nickels Alexander Iaw Hamilton Childress Wichita Fall Wichita Falls & Southern Wilebills Palis & Narihwetsom Bell Jonking Ty Gilmer

Banker from Mexico Dies in San Antonio Visit

William a Barent, a banker at Sab illo Mexico, visiting San Antonio for his health, died suddenly. Born in Iment Trulant he came to this country as a boy. He was years old and survived by his widow, a daughter and a son, all present. A funeral mass will be said at St. Mary's Catholic Church Saturday morning, with burial to follow in Snitilla.

William A Barent Sabillo Mexico San Antonio Mr. Parcell Iment Trulant Si. Mary's Catholic Church Soeturilay

Court Trial Involving Fifteen Thousand Dollars

The Fifty-seventh district court receives a case titled F. Groos vs. Chit tim and Paty concerning matters tied to pasture land titles. The suit highlights disputes over pasture rights and related property questions, with the court engaged in adjudication.

Phirteseventty Distret Inday F. Groos Chittim Paty Ser Antonig Traction Company

Grove Johnson bill blocked in assembly on anti Japanese measure

The Grove Johnson bill prohibiting aliens from being presidents of corporations, part of Roosevelt’s objections to Japanese bills, was defeated in the assembly today by a 4 to 15 vote.

Staramento Gil Grove Johnson Roosevelt

Fall Maims Girl in Wagon Accident Near Borg's

Refugio Gomez a 9 year old Mexican girl living with J Harsame near Borg's nil was thrown from a wagon about 11 am. She suffered a gash under the left eye some minor injuries and a bruised nose. She was brought to the Southwestern Ingane asylum for care.

Refugio Gomez J. Harsame Borg’s Ingane

Fire destroys Brentwood home. three killed in Lathrop tragedy

In Laille Rock Arkansas near Brentwood a mysterious blaze last night killed Mrs. Frank Lathrop and her two sons Frank 25 and William 15 and visiting George Burris. The fire discovered by a farmer today sparked rumors of arson as locals form a vigilance committee to probe the case.

Laille Rock Ark Peb Frank Lathrop Brentwood Frank Wiliam George Burris

Washington Prepares Veto Threat on Census Bill

Washington reports indicate President may veto a census bill altering the 60 pm exclusion and reshaping the census bureau moves. If veto occurs, it would mark a significant presidential action against Congress, with strong sentiment in Congress to uphold the measure. A two thirds vote is generally believed possible to override.

Washington Talon

Loeb slated for New York collector role

Washington editor sources say Loeb will become collector of the port of New York. The report notes Loeb is not slated for that post but may act as confidant advisor to the next president on New York matters.

Washington Friends of Wat Leh New York Loeb

Test New Fire Truck This Afternoon

A fire department test of a new fire truck will occur this afternoon at the central station on Travis Street. Mayor Callegia, Chief Phil Win, and fire department leadership will observe the trial with officials from multiple divisions. The drill includes a seal near the St. Anthony hotel building and involves local safety agencies.

Alamo Safe in Key West Harbor

Galveston Feb 4 Captain McIntosh of the Mallory steamer Ban. Minoos arrived today and announced the Mallory liner Adamo is now safe in Key West. The Alamo and the San Marcos left New York as came day. The Alamo 24 hours late. All are safe on board.

Galveston Tex Gaptain McIntosh Minoos Mallory Key West Banker Mamond Shoals New York

Jap School Exclusion Bill Passed in Sacramento

A Sacramento report notes the passage of a bill excluding Japanese students from schools. The item reflects a local legislative move affecting education and race policy in the era.

Antonio Laughing at Beeler Fake Ends in Houston Hovel

A man once dubbed Antonio Laughing by Afternoot Paper allegedly faces a dying state in a Houston hovel while visiting his mother in San Antonio. He is described as touring familiar places during a period of illness and financial trouble. His family confirms the health crisis and related travel.

Houston San Antonio Meeler Beeler

Vole Alive and Well in San Antonio Amid Revival of Fake Tale

A sensational fake story circulating in a Texas newspaper claimed Vole Beeler was dying near Houston after a Wells Fargo Express robbery twist. The report linked him to Charlie Beeler and alleged long running shadowing by defenders, with travel and money taken from the express company.

Vole San Anatonio Bwu Charlie Beeler Wells Fargo Express Brandeil Enuay Houston Wat le

Beeler Denies Rumors of Forged Death Report Spread

The article recounts Beeler denying a circulating fake death story tied to a San Antonio newspaper. Beeler, 92 Main Avenue, claims he has not been in Houston or faced police, and asserts the tale is a deliberate fabrication from distant sources. He plans to consult Governor Campbell in Austria for a pardon and to restore his reputation.

Hogue Sentenced to Fine and Imprisonment

Special to The Light Tabs Texas. Federal court sentence handed to promoter W J Hogue for misusing funds. Eight months in penitentiary plus a $600 fine imposed. An appeal was filed by defense.

Hogue Tadthy W J. Togue Yey Anne

Indicted Governor Haskell faces townsite fraud case

Governor Haskell and several others were indicted by a federal grand jury in Muskogee on charges of conspiring against the government in townsite frauds. Indictments name Haskell, Walter R. Eaton, Clarence W. Turner, and others, with more charges pending. Prosecutors say the case targets alleged schemes involving government fraud and dummy incorporations.

Guthrie Oklo Hasskell Capitol Texas News Service Muskogee Tin Federal Gran Jury Munkover Alsin Muskogee Ciltuene Framig Ageineh Amphiti Oklahom Mmushoree Martin Oklahoma Aeniite Gov. Waskel Glarence W Turner Walter R. Eston Be Level's A. H. English W. T. Hutching T. W. Hill Walter R. Baton Jeane W.ill Baton Walter R. Richie Lima Ohio Te Indianata Contracting Company Gaoyemor Ha 1 Ite James W. Hit Texas Muskogee Development Company Gov Haskell Walter BR. Eaton Clareney W Turner Gov. Haskell Roose Iar Treavat Rogrevelt Inte Toy Department Prairie ON Stamdaed Oat Company

Solon SmT Mi Roosevelt Sportal

The blurred report mentions legislative moves by Stanley Smith on health and ash policy, condemns a political group’s tactics, and references indictments tied to governor’s actions. It notes scattered names and places amid unclear lines from a Solon era page.

School Exams May Fade for Workers

After a brief session the board regained order as Jaak evening left the room. The failure of a group including Carlos Wee Bel to return hindered business matters. The principal WW Wil lame proposed allowing pupils to sit in high school as presented, with plans to refer the matter to the superintendent. He urged promotion by average and recommended exams in physics eight to four to be adjusted to avoid conflicts.

Wee Schpal Dongalian Carlos Wee Bel. Tyan Laucin Cone Betas D. Willame

Jailed 13 at Denison on bootlegging charge

Special to Tie Linke Denison Texas The elit ist department mist night and this morning arrested 12 tile s e d nooties goers and placed them in Jill Tabs gleans in all the operations of Mis sort in Denison.

Denison Linke Denison Tex Jill Missort

Haskell Won't Resign Amid Indictment Rumor

Four friends of Governor Haskell denied today that the chief executive will resign his office. The denial came after an indictment was presented yesterday in the federal court in Muskogee. The friends termed the story unfounded and without basis.

Haskell Cinkrie Ula Keb Friends of Governor Vimors Muskogee Friends of

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