Bandits Hold Up Thain and Loot Mail Line Crew
Bandits flee after holding up Thain and looting the Malgar operation aboard the Denver and Rio Grande line. Engineers and Filteran capture involved, with mail clerks briefly aligned in the incident.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
5
Denver Mail Robbery By Two Bandits On Train No 4
Two gunmen stopped Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 at Military Junction between Fork Logan and Denver early today. They looted a mail car, forced the engineer and fireman from their posts, and compelled prisoners to open the mail sacks. One bandit fired at the conductor who tried to intervene. no one was hurt. Only registered mail was taken, value uncertain, with rumors of a package from Salt Lake City. The robbers fled toward Fort Logan, then allegedly toward Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col. Reb
Rio Grande
Miliary Junction
Fork Logan
Tegin
Teag Mail
Snginser
Bro
Fred
la Retary
Wade Gou Thall
Fort Logan
Ravke Agren
Salk Lake City
Batikam
Babel isolates fleet wireless across New England coast
Tarismouth New England February reports say atmospheric static electricity interrupted wireless signals along the coast preventing most ships from communicating with the fleet. The New York navy yard station reportedly remained partly functional despite the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarismouth
N. Wa
Amia- Loup Wireless
New England
Portsmouth Navy Yard
New York
New York Navy
Suit Against J and G N Over 1908 Train Injury
J C Moy Culloch sues the J and G N for damages in the Forty fifth district court claiming he was not a passenger on a train from San Antonio to Van Ormy on October 29 1908 when an incident at his destination caused him to fall to the ground amid jostling on the train and seeks damages of 397 004 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Treeman
International & Great. Northern Railroad
Forty-fifth District
Houston Man Struck by Car in City, Likely Fatal
William Goff, 70, of Houston, was struck by a Main Birendar while crossing to work this morning. He suffered critical head injury and a broken left leg, and his condition may prove fatal. He was found injured near Histon, with responders rushing him to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptolal
Histon
William Goff
Harind
Minor Matters in Local Juvenile Mills
Balt for me possession and damage filed in district court by Wa Jacobs against L Jarobs. Henry Mascadie vs Hf Meisinhn set for Mah term in Thirty Seventh district court. matters drawn today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balt
Marty-rith
Wa Jacobs
Woman Missing From Flores Street Found Near Medina Ranch
Mrs Francisco Bernegas aged 60 was missing for two weeks from South Flores street. Relatives located her this morning at her brother’s ranch near Medina 17 miles southwest. Police were notified and she left word before disappearing again. Drs Cantu Perez also reported missing from San Fernando cemetery for four weeks with no leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Bernegas
Flores Street
Medina
Bermeeas
Dirs
Cantu Peres
San Fernando
Florida mob lynching grips Lakeland incident
In Gainesville and Lakeland Florida a Black man was attacked by a mob while en route to jail. The accused iseitung of assault was killed. a public threat and mob violence are cited as the cause. The incident prompted police inquiries and investigations into the mob’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebsongile
Pla
Lego
Gainesville
Florida
Iseitung
Ass Lyme Ewell
Lakeland
Phy
Tabhoy
Ie Mturtaw
Camrio bin
Misa Newell
Thera
Businessman in Court Cries Unjust Sidewalk Blockade Case
A San Antonio store owner was arraigned in police court on a charge of obstructing the sidewalk on West Commerce Street. He argued the practice kept merchandise off the street and claimed the wire barriers forced him out of business. The judge adjourned with a ruling and the defendant filed an immediate appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Wilowa
Sinewall
Hs Stahiment Neale
S. Ledettries
Bunkley
No Evidence of Foul Play in Bridge Death
Evidence from the coroner's inquest shows Manny T. Clements died after a fall from a bridge over Leon Peak near the Southern Pacific line. Dr. Bervay noted a large head fracture and bruising but found no bullet or knife wounds. Clements' companion Ed. May died from injuries and could not testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toullay
Bervay
Manny T. Clements
Vivdeo
Southern Pacific
Leon Ppeak
Bortey
May
Clements
Add More Features to Club Program
Auditions have been made for the program at the national salub. Mrs Nawale Curtis, a national officers lunar afhia Wo, T.OTT will preside and take part. Addresses will be given for $27. Tricks. Onitd inner sonationa will be given by Mrs. WooD Lyons. Mrs. Rnhis Lows will oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Nawale Curtis
National Oreans
Lunar Afhia
T.ott
Wood Lyons
Rnhis Lows
Citizens Committee Forms to Improve Streets Chair Tervall Selected
A citizens group organizes to push street improvements. Dr. Tervall is chosen as chair and the committee outlines the scope and goals of the work aimed at better paving and repairs across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' Committee
Dr. Tervall
Big Project Gets A Boost For City Street Widening
City committee of 15 named by Mayor Gallushia to map permanent improvements along parallel Houston street north of it, with Dr. Frederick Terrell as chair and J. Millon Vurie as secretary. They plan Travis Street extension, bridge construction, and widening from Saint Marys to Main avenues, aiming to relieve Houston street congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallushia
Houston Street
Bret Manking
Ety Contell Chamber
Frederick Terrell
J. Millon Vurie
Spain
Frederick Terrall
Ted. Stevens
J. J. Wart
Vanes
Tin Opnenheimer
Ike Pryor
Torreau
St. Mary's Aloet
Taualroet
Avor Callaghan Angeestad
Ta J. Hart
Deel. Terrell
Milton Vance
Stevens
Betas
Callagnan
Terrell
Was
Ubale Memilers
Wold
Woodwart
Wondwart
Annd
Travis A
Troel
St. Marva Street
Mishi
Bulinar
Ghavor Street
Travis Street
St. Mary's
Linas
Soledad Atreat
Main Avenue
Sanvas Street
Tit Bashiers Center
Moding Street
Jury secures Cooper murder case in Wassville
Reports from Wassville show the Cooper murder jury secured, with Judge and attorneys present as the panel sworn in. The court ordered a nine day testimony window starting Tuesday 9 a.m. for witness gathering while defense and prosecution prepared their lines.
San Antonio National Bank Depository Notice
The San Antonio National Bank seeks to serve as the county depository of Bexar County by the Commissioners Court. One bid was submitted. The bank offers to pay interest at a stated rate and will charge a fee for funds advanced to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Antonio National
San Antonin National Bank
Lie Timdy
Bexar Geanty
Ona
Tha Tenk
Intergen
Nly
Bank Bill Teas Puzzle
Special to The Texas paper reports the house passed the compulsory education bill by a large margin, amid debate. The bill includes prohibitions on selling muffled tickets and theft, requires substantial compliance, creates a labor statistics bureau, and exempts certain counties while eyeing broader auditor duties.Committees propose more action in May as bills move through the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Calley
Matainpeths Peromentiy
Austin
Hiektisens Bly
Wong
Enite Mittee Fiyers
Colima Eruption Forces Mass Exodus and Fires
Rumbling volcanic activity near Colima Mexico drives residents from homes as ash and lava fall on Colima Tuxpan Capotlan and nearby towns. Wildlife fled, settlements burned, and people lost water supply while tremors continue across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Peg
Colimi
Colima
Tuxpim
Capotlan
Coaleoma
Pateonard
Avia Ain Teamibrio
Aarth Hashaan
Commie Front Yueatin Dt
Chickankanat
Witely Wits
Texan fear mod hide. mystery of murder and arrest
Special brief reports a man linked to a fatal shooting of Alex Beary, a prominent local figure, with officers pursuing clues about Barnett and Uar while noting other names. The article mentions Randle Kirksey and Remon relationships, unclear locations, and jail status as the investigation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geekhart
Tyselig
Randle Kirksey
Kiraes
Remon
Barnett
Tex
Tom Uar
Alex Beary
Siackniuai
Renton
Settlement Protocol Reached With Venezuela
Special Commissioner Duchvaun dated a protocol with the Venezuelan government to settle a bilateral dispute. The accord aims to resolve issues between the United States and Venezuela, with a tentative timetable toward consular or diplomatic steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Duchvaun Tetay
Venesuehr
United States
Steamer Porent Caatin Founders in Brewt Ind Bay
Reports say the steamer Porent Caatin foundered in the bay of Brewt Ind. Nine crew members were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brest
Renorts
Porent Caatin
Bay of Brewt Ind
Lindsey Goes to Get Ticket Broker Mandate
Sheriff B D Lindsey went to Austin to seek a mandate granting custody in the case of Toward and Strittmatter who have been held since wartime. The Supreme Court denied an appeal after conviction for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Tigket
B.D. Lindsey Tett
Austin
Sureme Court
Towtard
Strittmatter
Berty
Jury Awards $20,009 Verdict in Railroad Injury Case
A jury in the Thirty seventh district court found in favor of the plaintiff Alfred Hansen against the railroad company for damages. The verdict totaled $20,009 for injuries sustained while working as a switchman when a switching incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alred Hansen
Me G
Th & 8. A. Railroad
Thespiaiaute
Thansey
Oil Menace Brings Pierce to St Louis
On February 13 the Missouri supreme court allowed Waters Platea to sever a connection with Standard Oil. I Chiy Plaintres, head of the Missouri corporation, arrived in St Louis to discuss the plan with lawyers for the large company. The decision and future talks focus on disposing of Waters-Pleven stock held by a New Jersey firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri Supreme Court
Platea CT Company
Standard Oil
I. Chiy Plares
Missouri Corporation
Ihs
Standard Qi Company
New Jersey
Pinvee
Dretl
Aturneys
Waco balks on baseball sale
The Light ang reports discussions today about halting a proposed sale of the Waco baseball franchise to Oklahoma City. It is believed Suchelon will be carried out, stopping the transfer and keeping Waco in the Texas league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Balks
Waco Baseball
Olawhoma City
Suchelon
Waco Sermimed Am
Hillsboro Pioneer Physician Dies in Morning
Obituary note from Hillsboro indicating the death of Dr LM CG Rit a local pioneer physician. The notice, though garbled, records his residence and late morning death with limited legible detail, reflecting a brief local obituary fragment from the Hillsboro area.
Tape quits New Orleans for North
President-elect Tiftafine spent nearly two days in Orleans, La, leaving at 29 o clock this morning to head to Cincinnati. He will remain there until Tuesday when we will go to Washington. Sirhs Tartoes driven to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Eleet Tiftafine
Chreinnatl
Teesdar
Washington
Local Weather Forecast For San Anita Vicinity
Uncertain conditions expected through today and Sunday with colder winds. Winds veer from the north to northwest. daytime highs near the mid twenties and overnight lows around the low teens. Chance of light snow or flurries, with improving visibility later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAL
San An
Tania Saul
Hudkage
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