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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

5

Popular lieutenant ordered fam Philippines before army board

Lieutenant Rich, a popular Twelfth Infantry officer, faces an army board at Fort Sam Houston after being ordered from the Philippines. General Myer declined to release details while confirming charges, and no trial date or participants were announced. Rich married an Austin woman before departing for the islands, and the case draws social interest in San Antonio.

Philippines Fort Sam Houston Charley Eich Sam Houston Thial Rich Albert L. Myer Department of Texas Neesant Myer War Department Tieutenant San Antonio Twants Sixth Infantry Taft

Sunset Must Restore Land in Salton Basin Case

San Francisco Feb 11 The California Development company seeks to have control of the Mormon development system returned from Southern Pacific to the original stockholders. Judge Morrow’s decision in the United States circuit court of appeals ends a long dispute over the canal system fed by the Colorado river after its 1906 rampage.

San Francisco Cal Menvelopment Company Colorado River Salton Basin Southern Pacific Company California Development Company Morrow United States Court of Appeals Noi

Count Bon Fined for Assault in Paris Court

Capurit Bont de Case tellane, the divorced husband of Anta Gould of New York, was found guilty by the Correctional court of criminal assault and battery on Price Helle de Sagan and fined $20, with damages awarded. In Kentucky, the legislature remains deadlocked as the senatorial vote yields Beckham 60, Bradley 69, Allen 1, Wheeler 1, Campbell 5, with no result.

Paris Capurit Bont de Casetellane Anta Gould New York Price Helle de Sagan Frankfort United States Beckham Bradley Allen Wheeler Campbell

SEE AN EASY VICTORY FOR SEC TAFT

Columbus Ohio February 11 primaries held today to select delegates in 86 Ohio counties. In 52 counties only one candidate list exists with no ballot. In 17 congressional districts primaries nominateRepresentatives or select delegates to congressional conventions. Anti Taft sentiment expected in Knox and Cuyahoga counties. Taft managers foresee a united convention on March 3 and no anti Taft delegates to the Chicago national convention. Polls open 1 pm to 7 pm.

Columbus Ohio Tafi Knox Cuyahoga Chicago

Democrats Seek A Low Rate To Dallas

Democrats seek a special low rate for the Texas Democratic executive committee meeting to be held in Fort Worth next Saturday. The decision will come this afternoon at the general agents monthly meeting. George Carden of Dallas handles the request. If granted a quick wire will inform Mr. Carden and railroad offices to arrange the rate and notify station agents statewide.

Democratic Mtain Executive Committee Fort Worth Fiashenger Wileh George Carden Dalehalman Carden Texas

Who Will Succeed President Harris in International Club

Members of the International club seek a successor to President Harris as no clear candidate emerges. Directors likely to quietly select the next leader at Thursday afternoon meeting amid no apparent contest.

Theodore Harris International Club Organizaion Harris

Wives of Soldiers Extended Interment Privilege Access

Washington reports General Oliver acting secretary of war issued an order extending to wives of enlisted personnel in the army navy and marine corps the privilege of interment in national cemetery. Previously only officers' wives could receive this privilege.

Washington Army, Navy and Tourine Corps Oliver

Robbers Loot Missouri Bank in Nitro Blast

Five men blew open a Willard bank safe with nitro glycerine early today in Willard Missouri. The explosion alarmed residents and a gun battle ensued as the robbers fled toward a hand car. A posse of townspeople, business owners, and the sheriff with deputies organized pursuit.

Willard Anilekly

Farmhouse a haven after wreck on Sap

Passengers on the San Antonio and Aranvia rail line reached the city yesterday after a freight smash up between Green Station and Potins blocked the track from Sunday afternoon to early Monday morning. Ten freight cars derailed, with one hobo injured lightly. Passengers found shelter with nearby farms where women cooked to ease hunger. J M Vickers, a San Antonio printer and passenger, described families inspecting ruins and harvesting plants to take home.

San Antonio Aranvia Pass Green Station Potins J. M. Vickers Mrs. Vickers Haan Vickers

Culberson Introduces San Antonio Federal Building Bill

Senator Charles Culberson yesterday introduced in the senate a bill for an appropriation of 160000 dollars to add to the federal building in San Antonio. The estimate was provided to the club's committee last week and reflects the funding needed for necessary improvements.

Culberson San Antonio Business Men’s Club Washington Charles 4. Culberson

School Board Adopts Sand Lime Brick for High School

At a special meeting the board accepted sand lime brick for the new High School building. Architects reported the material among the best obtainable and suitable for the project.

Sidea

National Figure Attends Antitrust Talks in Texas

Attorney General Davidson will host visits from Missouri and Kansas officials, including Hadley and Jackson, for discussions on antitrust matters in Austin. The Texas oil company disputes heighten the importance of these meetings, with Hadley described as a leading anti cartel fighter.

Austin Tex Davidson Hadley Missouri San Antonio Hariay Jackson Kansas Caneral Davidson Standard Off Company Missoiri Wallarce Ofl Company Iis Texas

Fleeing Portuguese Ex-Premier In Italy

Marseilles France February 11 Senor Franco former Portuguese premier and his family arrived last night and left for Genoa at 7 22 in the morning Jean We Lodlyes accompanied them

Italy Marseilles France Senor Franco Portugal Genoa Jean We Lodlyes

Local Weather Forecast for Sac Antonia and Yonight

Local weather shows light rain in Sac Antonia and Yonight with warmer conditions. Wednesday brings showers and colder spells. The 42 hour period ending at 8 am recorded a low near 42 and a high near 48. Wind averaged about 12 miles per hour in the morning.

Sac Antonia Iistatty Pha Fallowa

Hard Luck For Northbound Tourist Party Ends

A New England tied touring group led by Villa Nouva, with 22 members and a sharp horn, faces a six week court wait as they split routes. The Mexican tour kicks off tomorrow at 11 AM while the California contingent departs tomorrow afternoon. Members hail from New England and several other states as rain hampers travel.

Tames Villa Nueva Dapaly Rayemond-Whiteoaih Republic of Maxico Washington Richmond New Orleans Caimo Mexico California Mexico City New England Mire

Young Millionaire as a Street Cleaner in New York

D D Streeter, a Columbia University junior and son of Brooklyn’s wealthiest brewer, works as a street cleaner nicknamed the white wing for his white canvas suit. He joined the department to earn money and helped clear snow after the recent blizzard in New York.

Milionaire D. D. Streeter Columbia University Brooklyn Stronnona New York

Steals Ship From a Florida Port

In Pensacola Florida on February 21 a German steamer captain allegedly seized the Delts vessel from the port despite a U S marshal seizure and posted bond. The act followed three lawsuits totaling 8000 dollars. The attorney general in Washington was asked to involve the revenue cutter service to try to recapture the vessel from Key West.

Pensacolit Fla Ray Delts Tool Port Galil Gulf Coast Washington Revenue Culter Service Key West

Glass Rehearses for Commencement at Beethoven Hall

The Wet school graduates rehearse at Beethoven hall with all program members present. Mrs. Robert Thompson leads the choirs while Miss Francis Nickerson coaches the chorus and the play. A dress rehearsal is set for next Thursday morning as the class readies for the commencement on Friday evening January 14 at Beethoven hall.

Beethoven Hall Roth Harry Bkayton Fray My Lord of Livers Lord Thilmere Tatfoon Threlkeld Syigrott Wallace McNeill Hopkins Barold Heck Robert Thomas Fuller Sybil Amberly Alma Crider Laiua Riva Berpiai Rose Florence Yeamanis Claire Neville Misses Clen Scanning Gladys Heiltz Laura Cappaletti 14A Shipman Visuay Helen Deermont Muslin Missex Minnie Ougazzi Margaret Robinson Emma Rieden Maude Thomas Mamie Russey Dr. Bliem School Horn

Atlanta Storm Strikes City Causing Delays and Damage

Atlanta and surrounding areas slowly recover from a sleet storm that disrupted streetcars, telegraph and telephone lines. No lives were lost but property damage was high, especially to communications and utilities. An open lodge session and entertainment by Alamo lodge No. 533 Fraternal Brotherhood is announced for Redmen's hall on Soledad street this evening with refreshments.

Alanta Atlanta Alamo Lodge No. 533 Redmen's Hall Soledad Street

Miss Adina De Zavala Defies Writ at Alamo Standoff

In Houston on February 11, Miss Adina De Zavala president of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at the Alamo clash defied a Harris County injunction. Sheriff John Tobin and deputies attempted service as Victor Hugo and attorney J. E. Webb watched, while De Zavala retained possession and blocked reading of the writ, declaring she would stay for ever if needed.

Alamo Adina de Zavala Miss de Zavala Miss DeZavala Ilaca Sys DeZayala Bate DeZavala DeZavala Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas Hugo-Selmester Company Hugo Republic

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