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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
6
Snow storms grip the central United States from Missouri to Nebraska and Iowa, causing rail and streetcar disruption. Winds reach 36 mph with blinding drifts, halting traffic in Wichita and Omaha as trains and telegraph lines falter and airlier forecast warns of rising water in the Ohio Valley.
William Sells son of Allen Sells and part of the Sells family dies in New York on February 18. He started in chiropractic work but later joined management at nearby Ment enterprises, notably the Flota shows.
O. K. Ingiebert traveling auditor for San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway suffered severe bruises. D. B. Cobbs of Kaystone Oklahoma and Thomas Pulley brakeman sustained cuts from flying glass after a collision between the Katy Flyer and a runaway baggage car at Sunset station. Train delay followed while cars were cut out and replaced.
Denver, Feb 18. Oscar Kirby, son of a Colorado Springs grocer, shot his bride of two months and then killed himself with the same weapon. The couple had lived apart since a week after their marriage.
A wireless dispatch from the American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans reports the ships are about 33 miles from Callao. The message dated Tuesday at 9 40 a m confirms the fleet’s position near the Peruvian port as it advances.
Three New York to Paris racers entered Ohio early today. The American car reached the lead point near Cleveland at 7 13 a m, with the Italian car close one minute behind. The other Italian and French cars trailed near Ripley and near the earlier checkpoint east of Bonoedtt.
Pullman Palace Car Company paid the Texas comptroller 2315 dollars as tax on five cents per hundred of capital employed in Texas. The total capital used in Texas last year was 926.48 dollars.
Speetil to The Left Anne Tex Peb ig-Judge J. 5. Sherrill of Greenville former speaker of the house is here today. He says he spoke with Senator Tooney at Greenville about withdrawing from the race for attorney general. Batley men are not aligning for Looney as expected. Colonet Wyte likely to gain little strength in Hunt county.
John Schender and Rees Morant, long-standing rivals once suitors for the same woman, clash in Brooklyn after 18 years. Morant, wounded, survives in hospital. Schender dies after Morant shoots him following a razor attack. Morant severely injured but alive.
J S Abbott of Denton Texas food and dairy commissioner spoke to the Texas Bottlers' association on the pure food law as it relates to soda water. The group aims to push laws against adulterated sweetening flavoring and coloring. Abbott urged fair play to manufacturers and promised fair treatment. The convention opened at 1:30 pm with about 70 members present. Sessions cover express and freight rates bottle handling and bottle return economics. Officers include R L Lasenby presiding W P Reeves secretary and F P H Poothall vice president. A Mexican supper and trolley ride are on the agenda with the meeting expected to adjourn after discussions.
A flood and ice jam on the Ola River threatens Gallipoli Pomeroy Point Port Pleasant and Henderson. The water reaches 47 feet amid extreme cold with heavy floating ice downstream. Residents suffer as conditions worsen and evacuation is considered.
San Francisco February 18 auxiliary steamer Anitalia under Cantal Pond departs tomorrow for Magdalent Bay to prepare for the forthcoming big fleet. The Buffalo carries ammunition targets and mail for Admiral Evans ships and will not serve as range silo during target practice.
Washington February 18 Senator Lather of South Cardinia underwent a serious operation at Providence hospital yesterday. He was reported somewhat better early today but remains in critical condition under careful observation.
The city finance committee of the school board will meet this afternoon to discuss the tax levy for the next fiscal year. The San Antonio school district estimates a fiscal year ending August 31 with costs at 240,000 dollars. City funds flow in midyear as taxes are collected in April and May, aligning with the June 30 city fiscal year. Despite an expected rise in school needs, higher property valuations may offset the levy difference from last year. The board plans a sessions tomorrow night as the committee reviews the levy and the proclamation for the March school election is issued.
Wilson J. Gill of the American Patriotic League announces a plan to link public school children across the United States with Stanford and other locales to foster world peace. The effort aims to create international goodwill through student correspondence and is supported by several notable Americans and signers.
In Jownstown Pennsylvania on February 19 Mrs Edward Lutzenburg died from burns and her son Joseph was fatally injured. The blaze began in the Lutzenburg home and spread, destroying five stores five dwellings and the Globe hotel, with losses totaling about 30 060 dollars.
New York, Feb. 18. Wholesale monument dealers expect a general strike of cutters and allied unions starting March 1, spanning the New England marble and granite district and affecting trade nationwide. Disputes with quarry owners include wage raises and a demand for year round Saturday half-holiday. a general strike would halt sales of New Wayland marble and granite tombstones.
Og al weather bulletin notes much colder conditions for San Antonio and surrounding areas tonight with probable heavy precipitation. The 12 hour period ending 8 oclock recorded a low around 60 and a high near 72 with winds gusty. Daily temperature records show variations from the previous year and national outlook is continued on page eight.
A sensational scene in the Nineteenth district court at Abned followed attorney James D. Willington announcing withdrawal from a $18,000 personal injuries suit against the I. & G.N. road for A. J. Gould of Mart. A warrant was issued for Gould charging perjury. he has been arrested.
Ghiesgo Newfoundland February 18 A woman crushed under a North Western train at Elizabeth Street on Sunday night is identified by a button on her dress. The widow Margaret Wilson wife of John Wilson was identified by the form of her dress, though the body bore no name. Mr Wilson, seeing the unknown body in a newspaper notice, identified it and claimed the remains.
Madrid reports from February 18 state there is no truth to Paris rumors that King Alfonso was assassinated. A gunpowder blast in Barcelona caused one death and a child’s severe injuries, with substantial property damage. The incident, linked to anarchist activity, may reflect factional tensions within the parliamentary party seeking constitutional guarantees. King Alfonso is in Seville today.
Thirty top representatives of the Texas Fire Protective Association met at Houston and appointed a committee to consult with city authorities and demand an improved fire fighting department and facilities. The committee will report at an adjourned meeting. Members include James Sharpe James Cravens Ri Tus Gage R. Killough H Hartwell Herberts Ford J P Carroll S L Maxwell and O P Kleppinger.
New York February 18 Charles W Morse former banker and steam ship promoter was indicted for perjury and entered a plea of not guilty today. He was released on bail of 10 000. The perjury charge relates to a 50 000 loan involving R Thomas, with Morse called before the grand jury as a witness.
Five million bushels of coal shipped from Pittsburg Pennsylvania will move today and tomorrow to southern markets. The five million figure is cited with urgency as the carrier transports the cargo to fulfill demand in the south, signaling a strong coal distriution from the city.
Reports from Somerset road five miles from the city describe a new water gusher on land owned by G. D. Robbins. U. N. Kutelit supervised drifting operations and stated no development work had begun to prove the well’s capacity, though tests indicated the water as pitts and sweet.
Goldfield Nov 18. Thomas Tigh an assemblyman from this city was set upon by three Western Federation of Miners members last night. In the struggle he defended himself with a revolver. Tigh was badly cut about the face and the assailants were repulsed. The offense charged against Tigh was supporting the state police bill in the special session of the legislative retention closec.
Constable Charles Stevens was cited to appear before the county commissioners court to show why he should not be fined for contempt for refusing to vacate his office in the courthouse basement amid a dispute over Southwestern Telephone wires. Judge Shook directed enforcement of new janitorial and building regulations and awaited the outcome of the contempt proceedings.
San Francisco officials say no delay in filing rebate cases against Southern Pacific railroad once Washington provides final instructions. United States Attorney Bevlin's office notes grand jury surveillance will begin after evidence is submitted. Federal inquiries and duties department documents have been forwarded from Washington for further action.
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