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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

6

Wounded Men Face Recovery After Fatal Blast Near Avalle

Two Southern Pacific workers, engineer Ai Senn and fireman AL Sherrill, survived a boiler explosion near Avalle when oil tank connections ruptured and drenched them, preventing fatal burns. They were rushed to Santa Rosa hospital with severe burns to head and face. doctors foresee potential recovery. The blast derailed seven freight cars and halted rail traffic as wrecking crews cleared debris.

D. Ai Senn AL AL Sherrill Pacifc Avalle Dreman Santa Rosa Hospital Jackeen Southern Pacific Offalale Ir. BR IL Smith Pratie Blue Moon” Company Water, Mays the Grand Wreel Mary Mangering Company Halginesr Sonnia Mudh Crosby Street Fitenan Sherriit Dine Treat

Death sentence disquiets Russians over Port Arthur verdict

St. Petersburg February 21 The death sentence on Lieutenant General Stoessel for surrendering Port Arthur to the Japanese provokes dissatisfaction in the capital. The trial of Stoessel Fock Reiss and Squirnolt is seen as addressing not the system behind the fortress fall and navy defense, and newspapers expect commutation while calling for broader accountability for war failures.

St. Petersburg Cantiniartiz Stoesse Port Arthur Stoessel Fock Reiss Squirnolt Stoegsel Russia Krropatne Alexia

Sam Honaton school to open after contractor handover

The school board this morning visited the new Sam Honaton school and announced readiness to turn the buildings over. Several remaining winter-work items were completed and formally accepted, with final furniture installation to follow and classes to begin within four weeks.

Sam Honaton School Vie Eux

City faces suit to force 10 mill tax levy for judgment

San Antonio Loan and Trust company filed a suit in district court asking a mandamus to compel the city to levy a 10 mill tax to raise 15,000 dollars to satisfy a judgment formerly held by the school board. The trust company says it acquired the judgment for valuable consideration and seeks court order to protect the claim.

Aiso San Antonio Loan and Trust Company

Big Hospital Chosen Site for Albuquerque

At a meeting of the general committee selected for the purpose Albuquerque was chosen as the site for a great hospital for the treatment of consumption to be built by the general organization of Presbyterian church into United States at a cost of 1,000,000 dollars. This is the title of these subdivisions to be built in this country.

Albuquerque N. My General Committee General Organization of Presbyterian Church United States

Stoessel Verdict Drives Woman to Self Inflicted Death

Harkfare Cann Feb 21. A regret over General Stoessel's conviction at St Peters burg led Amelia Karris to end her life by inhaling coal gas in her home. She had worked in the general's family and was found dead after authorities forced entry. The tragedy follows the sensational verdict and aftermath.

Harkfaré Cann General Stoesse St. Petersburs Amelia Karris Mars Weeaping Ray

Engaged matches linked to European nobility and American fortune

A fragmentary report claims Miss Dorothy Wiltsey fiss Kporame will wed Cont Pant Waterbury of Hungary and that Miss Catherine Hikins is to marry Duke D Abrugal. It notes Senator Stephen Elias of West Virginia as her father with an estimated fortune of 20 000 000. The duke is described as noble with notable lineage and age references appear garbled.

Dorothy Wiltiey Fiss Kporame Waterbury Hungary Catherine Hikins Duke D'Abrugal Stephen , Elias West Virginia

TRAIL PRESIDENT EFFORT TO PRESSURE TEXAS COLLEGE BOARD

A meeting of the Animal Association of the Agricultural and Mechanical College planned for tomorrow at 10 in the Mice hotel Houten aims to draft a resolution urging the college board to immediately investigate charges that may be filed against Prof H H Harrington the college president. The move, organized by Dr M Law of Bryan and likely backed by graduates and students, reflects the ambitions of Texas leaders. Prominent graduates are traveling from San Antonio for the gathering, though many have other business interests tomorrow morning.

Animal Association The Agricultural Seb Chanical College N.eluba Mice Hotel Houten H. H. Hirrington Yn Wilmatam Texas Tr. M. Law of Tryan Alupini Association Craveng Tealatnni Agricultural Chanion San Antonio S.A. Minedr Bak Antonio San Antonio A M. Dnhy G.podd

College unrest and student returns to Lys if sfiludion meeting

Utah organization members have worked to regain palliation of difficulties as a wave of interyver interference affects the college. Attendees include Cats, Teaumont, Palestina, Bryan, Avastin, Tenpla and Grlvastim with Honkton and San Antonio also represented. Many juniors and students who left have returned amid university concerns and plans for immediate investigation into the college head.

Organizationg Utah Interyver Annie Muvter Cats Teaumont Palestina Bryan Avastin Tenpla Grlvastim Honkton San Antonio Lys If Sfiludion Liege

No Developments In Phone Tangle

No new developments in the telephone dispute as county and city officials await action. Attorney Newton has not filed an answer to restraining orders seeking to block interference with Southwestern Telephone and to bar fines or contempt proceedings. With commissioners absent at the contempt hearing for Constable Stevens, courthouse opinion suggests the trial may be indefinitely delayed.

Fourthcare Spa Ap

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Teeters

Tonight and Saturday bring mild temperatures with a cooler night. The 72 hour outlook shows a low near 38 and a high around 56 with light winds. North winds near 4 miles per hour and calm to gentle conditions expected. A national weather summary appears on page night.

San Antonio Saturdiy

War fund raised by brewers and malsters to fight prohibition

Chicago Feb 21 The United States Brewers and United States Malsters associations launched a war fund to oppose Sunday saloon closing and the temperance movement. Rudolph Grand of Chicago was named chairman. Edward A Faust of St Louis led the drive, noting liquor interests aim to curb prohibition. Brewers nationwide attended, but Oto Wahrmann said Chicago brewers had received no notice of any meeting or fundraising.

Chicago Uultai States Brewers' Association United States Malsters' Association Rudolph Grand Edward A. Faust St. Louis Oto Wahrmane Brewers’ Association Chic Oago

Delegates Plan Royal Time Here Tomorrow

Postmaster John J. Stevens to preside at a novel entertainment for about 100 delegates of the National Association of Railway Agencies. They arrive on a Sunset special at 2 pm and stay until 7 pm, visiting San Fernando breweries and other city sights before returning to the station.

John J. Stevens At & Novel National Association of Railway Agency Los Angeles Readelyo Enfortnia J. Hh. Kirkpatrick J. J. Stevens Joe Koehler Ei Aba Brody Agron Seiurk J. W. Maley My George # Lupton The Sap BO. Grimy Katy Bob? McKibbin On. Andnson Southern Pacific I. ¥. Williams Santa Fe J. B. Morrow Frisco Rockgland Dr. Frey Terrell Emil Wrank L. J. Hart Willam Herff Vatus P. Brown Albers Steves Sam 0. Bell Uwin W. Heusinger Henry Mal J. A. Kampmann James P Bickian H. G. Stanek A. TB. Staacke W. A. Mudae B. Walker A. Guggenheim C. Gh. Cresson Graham Dowdell O. 10 Th Prouter Arthur Wynne Sunset Station San Weetony Breweries Inter Ash Sam Houston Lackenridge Pack San Mernando Cathedral Phuwas Fay Groumda Mectinica

Historic structure and relics to be honored by railroad association

The article notes a gathering at the Menger Hotel where a committee will host a ceremony to honor a historic structure and its relics. Officers and executive committee members from diverse states including W H Mills in Norwich, J W Cowsfie in New Orleans, J Be Van Deusen in Ke Pa, and W M Drury in Michigan are listed as leaders. All association members oversee railroad freight and passenger departments nationwide.

Menger W. H- Mills Norwich D CC Ichlie Rock Ark J. W. Cowsfie New Orleans J. BE van Deusen Mird W. M. Drury Michigan J.B Gray Cambridge Cli Tad Flack Imingham Travis Oakman Aan A. W. Dieta Uniige

Ovation for Bryan at Springfield

Weno I Bryan arrived in Springfield this morning from Jaelkemville after a banquet by the Jacksonville Bryan club. A large crowd greeted him at Wa bash station with an enthusiastic reception. He held a reception at the St Nicholas hotel and later attended meetings of the democratic editorial club and Bryan clubs officials to form a state federation. He will speak at a monster mass meeting at the state arsenal.

Bryan State Federation of Bryan Clubs Fonsyk Ile State Arsenal

Vast Russian Terror Plot Foiled by Police Action

In St Petersburg on February 21 police arrested about 50 men and women linked to a planned assassination of Grand Duke Nicholas and other dignitaries. A gunfight erupted injuring several officers, with terrorists firing from both sides. A woman with dynamite and a man with an infernal machine were among the apprehended. Lisbon reports minor plot unease amid a volatile political climate.

St. Petersburg Nicholas Nicholaleviteh Grand Duk’s Storar Oy Anochor Prince Assupotis Park Grande Morsakaia

Woman Killed by Man Then Hacks Self in Maine

In Blugham Maine James A Deane broke into Charles McKay home at West Forks near Blugham and fatally injured Mrs McKay with an axe before pursuing her to a neighboring yard and then allowing himself to cut his own throat The act is believed to be driven by insanity

Blugham James A. Deane Charles McKay West Forks North Shorty Mrs. McIay Allur Ihey Deane

Overcoat Tail and Conductor's Foot Leads to 10000 Damage Suit

A $10,000 damage suit claims conductor carelessness on a November 8, 1907 Pohly line train. William Kelly alleges the conductor weighed his overcoat on the car steps then pressed his foot on the coat, throwing him to the ground and causing injuries including stomach and back damage. The suit names Ban Antonie Traction Company as defendant.

Ban Antonie ‘Traction Company Kelly Park Avenue Tesaya

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