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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
13
The narrative centers on Robin Cooper and his editor Carmack amid a deadly confrontation. Family members Alexander Cooper and Mrs. Lucelle Burah provide support as rumors and threats escalate. The town reels from the sensational events as police and readers await further pages.
A grim murder report from the south side details the killing of Thompson, once engaged to Cooper, a hotel waitress who planned marriage to him. Cooper was shot in an apartment after a failed elopement attempt and a dispute over a payoff to Thompson. Thompson, about 30, had been urged to flee to New York, while Cooper, believed to be around 21, was found slain in a temple room with evidence of a powder-touched scene.
Adlai Stevenson former vice president and 1952 Democratic gubernatorial candidate is reported seriously ill at his home in Monnigton, Illinois. Friends are alarmed by rapid decline due to age and recent presidential campaign strain.
Banner invites Col. Fit. 260 to address the legislature amid crowding full hull. William J. Bryan spoke on party pledges and the Democratic nomination, saying the party should rally behind a candidate if one emerges and urging unity as he faces the journey ahead.
A district judge denied the injunction sought to compel a school board to rescind its order requiring vaccination of all students. The defeated party said it would appeal in federal court. Fort Worth, Texas, February 20.
Washington February 3 The White House announced there would be no new federal appointments during the remainder of President Roosevelt's term. Representative Jay H Watson presented several applicants seeking places, but the president stated he would not appoint anyone else in the final weeks of Taft’s administration.
Special to The Light from Unsbaro Texas reports five houses burned in a Hillsboro blaze. Damages estimated at 10000 dollars. Firemen fought flames despite low water. listed residents include Wil Renfro V Tomeick Hea Ballard and B Carrison. No injuries reported.
A convoluted report describes Worgistine and others involved in a case where Mies AL Mary Haat, an heiress, is alleged to be considered insane after a yeuroorship. J. W. Sargent testified before Judge Samuel Moy regarding his son's arrest as insane, with two doctors present and concerns over wealth and status in the proceedings.
Special to The DLight Fort Worth Texas reports Totwiel Upman charged with abstracting diamonds and money totaling $30,000 from the First National Bank in Us eity. Wilde tefed Maren 10 Haeman was the bank messenger and a prominent society figure.
Special to The Light reports the arrest of three men tied to a longstanding thieves’ gang operating from Dallas county mills. Authorities believe the moves will disrupt the gang’s years of forays and loss of thousands of dollars in road and property damage from stolen goods and revenue.
A chaotic mass meeting traces a split in the Democratic executive committee as supporters distance from a plan, signaling a power shift. The report notes a new committee may emerge, with citizens’ displeasure reflected in the public scene.
In Fort Worth on February, the trial of Frank McCur begins for the murder of Earl Mabrer in Dallas a year ago. The case follows a sensational fist trial where the jury disagreed. Hundreds of witnesses and experts are expected to testify as the case proceeds this week.
Special to The tent Caldwell reports a wealthy farmer died at his home near town today from apoplexy. The event occurred in the early hours, and funeral arrangements are pending as relatives are notified.
The Mid Continent Oil Producers Association will meet in Tolva Oklahoma February 27 to consider suspending oil operations due to adverse legislation. The meeting may influence oil prices as discussions address suspending operations and possible price impacts.
Text describes a Senate subcommittee meeting about a proposed merger between the Tennessee Coal and Steel and U S Steel. It notes a three to two vote, identifies Democratic Senator Culberson and others, and states the panel found the merger would monopolize iron ore and remove a competitor. The report argues the president lacked authority to intervene and highlights the Tennessee company’s vast resources and control.
Several divorce actions are on record in Pinggevonth district court. Names include Jdonides Villasenor versus Jose Villasenor and A. Maure Meachem versus George W. Meacheim, with standard filings noted.
The 1909 gathering at the St Anthony Hotel celebrated shedding old San Antonio for a commercial, progressive era. Mayor Bryan Callaghan opened toasts with praise for business energy, urging continued prominence of advertising and enterprise to attract national visitors and investment.
Ex convict JGHM Wilson recounts fourteen years in Texas prisons. He describes brutal guards, a planned escape from a guard’s murder during 1895, and his time at Rusk dungeon awaiting trial. He hints at continuing episodes and a meeting with Governor Jim Hogg seeking names of accomplices.
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