Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

6

Carden's tact saves day in Texas party meeting

Dallas Feb 6 George A Carden chairman of the democratic state committee calls an executive meeting in Fort Worth on Feb 16 to fill vacancies under election law and to decide the site for the state convention that will choose delegates to the national in Denver July 7 Fort Worth Galveston San Antonio Mineral Wells and Waco contend for hosting duties while the full committee will not meet.

Byoeial Dallas Tex George A. Carden Late Sued & Cal Fort Worth Penvar Colo Will.a. Morries Bexar Cousty Galveston Mineral Wells Waco Carden Denver

Franco and Catherine Wright wed at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio

Reports from Madrid say ex Portuguesa prime minister Franco and Catherine Wright of Oklahoma married last night at 8 in the Menger Hotel parlors. Rev Frank Wright performed the ceremony with Franks Atkins as best man and Edwin Ludlow as matron of honor. Only relatives and close friends attended the dinner, while guests watched the procession from the manor to the dining room.

Robert H. Morris Las Deporannas Mex Catherine Wright Oklahoma Allen Wright Frank Wright Dallas Vv. Atkins Las Raperanais Edwin Ludlow Menger

Federal saloon foes press for federal dry option shield

Washington February 1 representatives from the Anti Saloon League of America Women’s Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches and other Christian groups urged the House Judiciary Committee to report favorably on Will bills designed to protect dry local option districts from interstate and intrastate liquor shipments and to grant border line authority to Congress over liquor bound for prohibition areas.

Washington, D. C Anti- Saloon League of America Women's Christian Temperance Union The Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church House Committee On Judiciary Clayton Alabama

Shonts Case Dropped After Gowns Raid

Treasury will take no further action after customs inspectors raided the home of Theodore B. Shonts and Mrs. Shonts over gowns imported from Europe for their daughter Theodora who is to marry Chamlein on February 16. Dozens of gowns were inspected and information was sent to Col Edward Fowler. Roosevelt and Secretary Cartelyou reportedly agreed there was no cause for confiscation on smugging charges. The affair may be reopened if new authority arises.

Wuahington Treasury Department Hyodore B. Shonts Europe Col. Fowler Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyor Shanty 48 Roosevelt Shantx Cartelyou

AP denies Pacific fleet expansion report

The Associated Press is authorized to declare there is no truth to the telegram from Watifax claiming a material increase in the British Pacific squadron. No changes are planned for the Chinese squadron, and Britain does not intend replacing the old Pacific fleet.

London Associated Press Watifax Pacific B.S Earli

WOUNDED WIANN DOOMED: J T WILSON HURT IN FAMILY FIGHT

In St Louis a physician says John T. Wilson president founder of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes has little chance of recovery after being shot by his brother during a domestic quarrel. Two operations have been performed.

St Loui John T. Wilson International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Lnday Frank Engelman Kansas City Wilson

Senate committee weighs next steps in Browneville probe

The senate committee on military affairs meets to decide further action in the Browneville investigation. No new steps planned until all committee members review the evidence and agree on a course.

Washington Senate Trownevilla Coxatt Fee Fite

Hobbs Resigns From Texas Rail General Managers Group

We M Hobbs former general manager of the Snp resigns as a member of the General Managers Association of Texas at a Menger hotel meeting He will move to New Orleans to begin a new post A resolution of regret is adopted and Hobbs receives personal good will from all members J B Peter is named acting general manager of the map with a congratulatory resolution The gathering marks the association s first Texas meeting in months with plans for an April meeting by mail and discussion of railway management concerns among senior executives from Texas railroads.

We. M. Hobbs Snp General Managers’ Associator of Texas Menger Hotel Texas Railroads New Orleans Hobbs Tie Texas Railroad Peter Map Menger General Managers' Association of Texas Houston Cl Oller Unis Col. G. Hampton Texas Central Waco Association D. BR. Steeler Mort Fort Worth

Mrs Waldorf Astor to Lead Charity Play

Mrs Waldorf Astor will headline a charity theatre event featuring society figures from New York. The production, a French play, aims to raise funds for charitable causes with the proceeds supporting local organizations.

Marly Nanuir Langhorne Slaw George Goult Pinyo Astornity New York Mri Waldor Astor

Fetes Continue With U S Navy Officers In Chile

In Puenta Arenas the American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans enjoys social events as Chileans repay hospitality. Departure postponed to Friday night to extend visits, while Admiral Evans recovers from rheumatism. The flotilla will accompany the ships to Cape Espiritu Santo, then separate paths to the north.

Puenta Arenas Evans Rio Janeiro Cape Plar Palat Melde Ap Niga Chacubica Valparaiso John Hicks Amerlews Chile Prenta Arenas Chreubnes Preakfast Hodpes Erugey Sapho Wag Niko

Jury Deliberates in Damages Suit Against Railroad

The jury in the thirty seventh district court is out deliberating the verdict in the damage suit filed by M. A. Hensey against the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Co. The remainder of the jury in the same term has been discharged. Tan Gray was granted a divorce from Spencer Cray with custody of their minor child.

Railroad M. A. Hensey Galveston Harrishurs San Antonio Bren Tan Gray Spencer Cray Ain

Weather summary for Bua Antonio and Teiniin

Tonight Friday fair and warmer with a low early. Morning temperatures ranged from 42 to 68. Wind velocity around 6 miles per hour in the morning. Weather office records compare yesterday to last year, with a general country report on page eight.

Buaantonio Anil Ae Ab Weather Office

Accused Man Fatally Harmed by Mob in Newberry Florida

Reports say Jack Lon, accused in a serious case, was fatally harmed by a mob in Newberry Florida. Details indicate he was attacked while ill, with multiple assailants present. The incident raises questions about local security and justice.

Uiloesvilla Fin Newberry Florida Jack Lon Juhi Saeyp

Indianap olis labor tale hints at union endorsements

J J Mitshell, president of the United Mine Workers, says there is no foundation for rumors about endorsements for the presidency or other offices. He notes miners and allied unions support candidates who favor wage earners and regulatory reforms, while denying specific candidate backing.

Tndianapolis Ind. Tech J.john Mitshell United Mine Workers Tadio United Sia Vo Turing Miner's Union

Former San Antonian on Habeas Corpus Release Trial

Ticardo Magon and two others, all former San Antonio residents, seek habeas corpus release in a federal appeal in San Francisco after trials on conspiracy charges against the Mexican government and President Porfirio Diaz. The extradition fight draws interest as courts hear the case amid ongoing legal action and cross border issues.

San Antonian Ticardo Magon Aofanty Villareas Vod Libyado San Francisco Pera Thera

Riders Whip Farmer in Nashville Fight

A brief clash in Nashville involved riders whipping a farmer amid tense protests. Local authorities reported several injuries and noted ongoing investigations into the incident and accusations of tobacco entitlements linked to the parties.

Gulf Steamer A Wreck Near Honduras Coast

A cable report from Port Barrios says the steamer Amelin wrecked on a reef off the coast of Honduras. The exact position of the wreck is not given in the message sent to the United Fruit Company.

United Fruit Company Spanish Honduras New Orleans Port Barrios Oreo Hondura

Shea Leaves City After Brotherhood Meeting

Timothy Shea, vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Men and Engineers, departs Peoria Illinois after a week in town to handle matters for the group. He had planned to visit Fort Worth Dallas and El Paso to settle affairs but received a call directing him to Paso. He is expected to travel to other Texas cities before continuing.

Timothy Shea Brotherhood of Locomotiva Moemen and Magdaomen Peoria Jose el Pasi Brotherhood Shea Worlh Dallas Pasa Texas Wi Paso Kart Worth San Antonio

Rest in Bank Case McDaniel Matter Heads to Jury

In Austify Byudal at Tha Light, Austin, the government rested at noon today to try McDaniel in connections with the Grangar Monso Bank. The defense will conclude if testimony tomorrow and the jury will be discharged by Saturday. Bank examiner Laas testified in the forenoon under cross examination.

McDaniel

Money King Morse Fails to Be Found in City Sweep

Persistent search for Charles W Morse, former Bath, Maine merchant and organizer of American Tea Company, continues as creditors press judgments totaling hundreds of thousands. Bank worries and grand juries shadow the case while Morse reportedly sailed for Europe on the Campecla, with attorney asserting a three week absence for rest and to avert crisis. Morse’s fortune previously valued at up to 20 million.

New York W. Morse Bath Malite Fhe Buuer Americn Tea Company Morse Fifth Avenue Big Clty Lim Wim Bank of North America Mo Fate York Steamship Company Ns Wark Tle National Bank Charles A. Hanna National Bank of North America Europe Hiong Ia Alten Albert B. Boardman Bir Campecla Alfred Brown Mobeso

Insurance Law Note from The Light

Attorney Lock of Dallas attends to insurance agreement matters with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Roburts or Insurance. Lewis Rains and William J. Hart ford of New York, editors of Successful American, plan a lengthy visit focusing on San Antonio features for their publication.

Austin Tex Attorney Lock Dallas Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Lewis Rains William J. Hartford New York Menger Hotel Ise Clute Amur Can San Antono San Antonio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Call Franco Madrid Spain U. S Britain Wiann Workers’ Union Delay Browneville Texas Rail Association General Managers the Menger Charles W. Morse Ics Trust Ashe Nromoter Mercvt Est Brands Labor Tale Mine Workers Ors Famiays Bonar Bexar Mariner Carrie Bara Kentucky Nashville Naren Chiielan Konguelyy City el Payo Miasian Money King Grand Jay Robertson
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication