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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

5

Cardinal Gibbons OAS Prohibition Interview Details Sentiments

In an interview published today Cardinal Gibbons advocates prohibition as a practical tool, arguing high licenses curb saloon alcohol sales in large communities while licensing bans aim to suppress intemperance in rural areas. He suggests revoking licenses for violations and warns against laws certain to be violated.

Grleabs Cardinal Ghihans Prohibition Publishel Kays Lam

Country Rest and Ghost Dance Echo Rail Outlook

New York figure James Hill of the Great Northern says summer railroad earnings may fall short of last year’s due to fewer large plants, but more people will demand rest. He notes farmers will need wheat and idle equipment is down from the country average, though winter hurt comparisons. He cannot predict how long conditions will last.

New York Hen James Hill Great Northern Railway St. Paul Great Northern Hili Hill

Entertainers named for Tex cattlemen convention

Charles B. Maluly, president of the Business Men's club, announced the entertainment committee for the Texas cattlemen's convention to be held in San Antonio March 18 to 20. Otto Wohler chairs the panel, with many members listed, and the first meeting set for next Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Charles B. Maluly Chuir Nove Vyexay Catlemens Association San Antonio Lone Star Otto Wohler J. J. Kolkernal H. L. Halt J. Vt. Pryor Henry Boemer LJ. Hart Fred W. Guck Otto Wahr Muund Ay Joske Edwin Chamberlain Joseph H. Frost J. . Kampmann Dr. A. Sraves W. C. Rigsby Jake Wolff George Mequard Nat M. Washer Silva Heimann H. Bram Alvert Steves John J. Stevens J. J. King Victor Hugo Vorles P. Brown Krinattek J. GC Sullivan B. Muncemann Jame P. Barclay J. N. Crown R. L. Ball D. A. Goeth 0. Carrel Sam C. Ball Poole

Morse in Europe on return to New York shows strain

O W Morse of New York, aboard the Campania at Liverpool, plans to return home on the Etruria after receiving a cable from New York altering his plans to proceed to the continent. He landed looking worried and avoided discussing finances or prospects.

Liverpool O. W. Morse New York Mr. Morse Campania Shen le Morse Mt Talia Etruria Los

Dead King Consigned to Rest Amid Lisbon Funeral Crowd

Simple peasants and tradesmen paid tribute to King Carlos and his son Latiz in a somber Lisbon funeral held at San Vincento church. Troops lined the route as European and American missions attended, and crowds from nearby towns joined the mass to mourn the rulers shot a week earlier, closing the bloody February 1 tragedy.

Lisbon Web Carlos Latiz Portugal San Vincento Royal Chapel Europe America

Colquitt Announces Reelection Bid for Texas Auditor

Commissioner Colquitt issued his candidacy statement today for reelection. He states he has devoted unstintingly to the duties of the office to serve the people of the state.

AmsUn Tex Colquth

Ames J Hill Offers Cautious View of National Affairs

Ames J Hill of the Great Northern railroad in New York today viewed the national mood with attention to corporate and international concerns. He stays in close touch with conditions in the northwest and, while not an alarmist, prefers to assess the situation directly and pragmatically.

Ames J. Hill Great Northern Railroad New York Webare Northwest

Sun Who Slew Parent Pleads for Mercy

Jackson Kentucky February funeral of Judge James Hirgis, slain by an unknown assailant. The burial took place at Crown Knob in a family plot by the north fork of Kentucky. The tragedy links to Judge Hargis and three brothers who died by bullet wounds. The murderer, Deadh Hargis, viewed the father's body before burial and pleaded for mercy at the Breathitl jail.

Jackson James Hirgis Rob Little Crown Knob North Fork Kentucky Hargis

Mrs Morgan Leaves for California by Southern Pacific Train

Mrs Morgan, wife of a New York magnate, left for California this morning aboard a train of the Southern Pacific railroad. The journey is described as private and accompanied by two women who complete her party.

Ierpont Morgan New York Muagcer California Tralia Southern Pacific Reilrond

Bombs Destroy Spagliaini Brickfront on Hiddle Street

Explosion wrecked the front of the Spagliaini Manufacturing building owned by Vito Viviing and brother Itallius on Hiddle street. Glass panes shattered and holes were sawed in the woodwork likely to receive bombs. Viviing and his family, living upstairs, were unharmed. Vito Viviing claimed the attack may be the work of a known enemy.

New York Web Spagliali Vito Viviine Itallius Hiddle Street Vivining Vito Viviind Tad

Financier Gates and Son Quit Speculative Game

Rumors say Charles G. Gates son of John W. Gates sold his seat on the stock exchange and will stay long in California. Brokers believe he severed all exchange ties before leaving. A seat reportedly sold for 63000 after a 61000 price in February 1901.

Gates and Son New York Wall Street Charles G. Gates John W. Gates Stock Exchange Elither Gates California Befong Exchange Ates

Funeral services for Mrs Lydia Morris planned

Funeral services for Mrs Lydia Morris, who died February 11, will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her residence at 3304 West Ifmud ton Street. Rev Nolen Z Harmon will conduct the rites and interment will be in City cemetery No.

West Houston Street Lydia Morris Hey Late West Ifmudton Street Nolen Z. Harmon City Cemetery No

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast calls for showers tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. The 12 hour low was 54 degrees and the high 86. Winds were calm at 8 am. Year over year, conditions at the weather office show changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.

San 4 Antonio Chameraing Dow Reanyeran Abe

Valentine Verse Contest at The San Antonio Light

The San Antonio Light invites poems for a Valentine contest with cash prizes and a month of daily publication. Submit one side of paper by February 1H, signed with name and address, to the Valentine Editor, The Light. Entries judged by competent judges. awards announced February 18.

Daly Office of the Light Chan & Velock Ini San Antonis Alf Valentine Valentine Edtor San Antonio Valentina

Fleet clears for extend leg of journey into Pacific

Punta Arenas Chile reports American battleships and flotilla clearing Narboy at 1 am to begin a westward route through the Magellan Strait. They will hug the Chilean coast toward Valparaiso, then head toward Talithuan with torpedo boats splitting at Smyth Channel as ships skirt heavy seas for safer passage.

Punta Arenas Chile Narboy Lalfort Pacific America Cape Forward Loy Amerles Valpayalso Cones Smyth Channel Magellan Strait Usis Channel Talithuian Punta Arona

County order forces removal of Southwestern wires from courthouse

County commissioners voted unanimously to remove Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone wires from the county courthouse within three days. If not removed, the county will remove them, with potential injunctions and damage suits against the Southwestern company, its bondsmen, and the county. The San Antonio company may supply service to those who pay.

Court House Vicus Board of County Commissioners Light Southwestern Company Tobin Charles Stevens Southwestern San Antonio Court of Civil Appeals Shane Asx San Antonio Telephone Company Southwéstare Telephone Company Texas San Antonio Telenicons Tegaso

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