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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
6
A major blizzard rages to the north with warnings that San Antonio could see similar conditions tomorrow. Forecasters urge residents to stock up on wood and kindling as cold, dangerous weather sweeps the region.
A sweeping winter storm grips the central and southern plains with freezing temperatures and high winds. Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa report dramatic drops to near or below zero, while Minnesota and North Dakota brace for heavy snowfall. Rail service suffers as trains are delayed or halted and schools close in Iowa.
Special to The Light from Palestine Texas reports Marlon Randall aged 10 was struck by an engine near the railroad in the early morning. He was knocked 26 feet and remained unconscious with probable fatal injuries as medical aid rushed to the scene.
Four men died in a coal mine washery accident at St Nicholas washery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in Pottsville Pennsylvania. A separate blaze aboard the Norfolk and Portsmouth Trail's ferry steamer Ginning between Willoughby Spit and Point Comfort in Virginia killed three crew members in their bunks and destroyed the Willoughby pier. The cause of the ferry fire remains unknown.
A morning fire on the Rock Island railroad near Texhoma Texas badly damaged the Case Packing company plant in North Fort Worth area with extensive losses. Authorities say the blaze was incendiary and an investigation is underway as firefighters aided by other units fought the flames.
Fragmented OCR text cites a pact signed between France and Germany amid long standing tensions. It hints at Germany's political interests and a shift in relationships, with vague references to Mareces and Ly county, suggesting a notable diplomatic development and reduced war specter.
Texas News Service announces direct wire connections from the Texas capital to Fort Worth to furnish prompt, exclusive news to local papers. The setup, via Western Union, aims to speed delivery of official reports and strong coverage for San Antonio readers.
A fragmented market bulletin lists buyers and prices across cities including New York New Orleans Fort Worth and Galveston. It records steers hogs and calves with specific price tones and volumes though many figures appear garbled.
W H Ellis, a Texas African American with ties to Abyssinia’s King Menelik, has secured from Mexico a concession granting exclusive rights to manufacture rubber from the pale amarillo and amare trees. The plan envisions a central Mexican factory with an initial $200,000 investment and a capital stock of $20 million, led by prominent New York and Mexican figures.
Washington D C February The senate committee on naval affairs today adopted a provision in the naval appropriation bill for the construction of warships. The exact wording will be referred to the full Senate tomorrow.
Keefest club organized with David Logan as president and Mike Walsh as secretary treasurer to promote antiprohibition pleasure among members. Founding list includes Logan Walsh Gallagher Tallafena Yivers Mauermann Wittoff Lambert. Meetings planned Sundays with refreshments. W W Johnston sheriff of Gonzales listed in notice.
King Edward of England and Queen Alexandra arrived in Berlin from Lanvion to a warm reception by Emperor William and German officials. Crowds cheered as the royal procession moved through decorated streets with high officials including the crown prince and Prince Henry of Prussia. The Queen Victoria regiment band played as the visitors were greeted warmly with a public reception absent any counter demonstrations.
New York activist Jats Bronson Reynolds reports at a public gathering on a white slave trade network extending from Asia to the United States. He cites international efforts for cross border investigations and exchange of information to stop rackets exploiting women and girls and returning victims to their homeland.
Emil Blum arrives back from New York after several weeks abroad. He reports shopping for the latest fashions and garments in India Teary. Blum notes the trip was milder than expected with few extreme incidents and mentions meeting many San Antonio buyers.
A dramatic piece by Charles Klein titled The Lion and the Mouse drew about 2,890,000 attendees with gross receipts estimated over 1.9 million dollars. The show toured under manager Henry Harrig Toy with performances at the Grand Opera House on February 18 and 19. A change proposal to rename the play to The Lion and the Mouse faced a contest for the readers at The Daily Light.
Judge Wyndham Kemp of El Paso, veteran Confederate officer and partner in Bell and Kemp law firm, died at his home after a pneumonia attack. Born in Virginia, he served in the Confederate Army, later moved to Texas, and practiced law with Davis and Kemp before Bell and Kemp. Survived by wife and six children, his death shocks the state legal community. reports say relatives and officials will return from Austin tonight.
A San Francisco Chronicle dispatch reports California legislators debating two bills to segregate undesirable aliens in residences and regulate schooling for Japanese. Speaker Stanton shows delays. Oregon poll suggests Republicans may resist excluding Japanese subjects, signaling possible passage debates in Salem.
In Austin on February 9, Senators Harper Veale and Wolert asked to be recorded as not voting on the question about lobbyists obstructing senators. They denied knowledge of such lobbying. Thomas issued a press statement accusing senators of lacking patriotism and failing to rally to his support, warning of a possible volcanic eruption later today.
Austin Feb 9. Sturgeon in the ale announced the committee investigating violations of the anti graft bill will meet this afternoon. The Senate adjourned until tomorrow after a brief session.
Cincinnati Feb. 9 The taking of testimony marks a government action against the Union Pacific Railway company with Hussyman and others named. Witnesses will be examined as the trial proceeds. The proceedings center on suspicions of financial interests and alleged misdeeds involving the South dynam and Union Pacific railroads.
Two defendants faced Judge Bickley in the Corporation Court on Mission Street. A. G. Ertand claims a 10-year-old boy was bitten. Jack Miller’s dog allegedly ripped flesh. Dr. D. A. Znetti owned a dog that killed Richard Racker on Avenue De Ti. Each was fined $10 with conditions to kill or remove the dogs within six hours.
Police report a stranger was allegedly incapacitated with knockout drops at a saloon rear in clo se proximity. Gitlear Daniels testified the suspect and an accomplice used the substance to rob an elderly man of money while under the influence of liquor.
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