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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
6
Officer Dorcha ducked a deadly barrage in a nighttime gun duel with a man he aimed to arrest. A misfired cartridge halted the attack, sparing the officer and allowing responders to subdue the suspect. The incident spurred a review of weapon safety and police procedures.
Patrolman Ben Dorcha and Sipriano Hernandez drew pistols near Santa Rosa Avenue and Matamoros Street. A defective cartridge misfired for Hernandez as Dorcha fired, wounding no one. Hernandez fled, was pursued through saloons, and later accused of attempting assault. he was captured and charged with assault with deadly arms.
A 15 member citizens committee met at city hall to form a subcommittee of John J Stevens James Upson and J A Stemenders to study the best route for extending Travis Street west to Main Avenue and estimate property costs The group reviewed a city engineer plot and will report to the full committee Thursday morning The decision hinges on condemning property and the street may connect Travis Street with Salinas or other routes depending on cost and railway openings Mayor Callaghan attended later and city engineers Pawcoast were present to assist.
In Velie pore Ove, Spevial o The Light report two girls from Whirton Tex Meh aged 33 ferron and Birdie Crockett were jailed after being charged with the murder of Iona Chiv during a dare on Saturday night.
Ex-convict John Wilson recounts fourteen years of harsh punishment in Texas confinement. He describes escapes, brutal labor on a cotton farm, mines, and wood camps, and the severe winter barefoot in snow. He notes limited comfort inside walls and brutal quotas for farm leasing.
A sensational Palmyra New York murder mystery unfolds as Georgia Aliyansan, young wife of Harry Aliyansan, stands accused in Wayne County court. The case links to Rear Admiral Sampson's family, reveals community shock, and hints at a possible motive rooted in jealousy.
In a New York district case the railroad fine reached $108,000 amid ongoing probes. The Southern District of New York handled the matter with the defendant company facing the substantial penalty.
The article notes Heibner and Supreneds as senior figures outlining a Supreme Lodge gathering with the Ladies of Honor in San Attohio and various lodges contributing. Plans mention routine business and the election of state officers, with Mr. Asher returning to finalize arrangements. Bee W. 43. Mitchen travels from San Mato for a short time.
Weather bulletin for San Antonio and nearby areas. Cold front moves in with sharp temperature drop. Winds shift to northwest light and variable. Intermittent cloudy skies with chances of light drizzle mainly morning. Highs near mid 40s to 50s, lows around freezing.
Police hunt burglars who broke into the gamo store on West Commerce Street and a neighboring hardware store, stealing 74 dollars in Mexican goods, silk items, handkerchiefs, jewelry, and other valuables. The rear door was battered with an iron pipe, thieves escaped unseen, and detectives continue inquiries.
Special dispatch from Fort Worth reports Taft undecided on his Texas visit and may cancel the trip after his inauguration. The chatter followed his earlier statement that the visit would come after the inauguration and prompted speculation in New York.
Special to the Houston Chronicle reports the Galveston Baseball Club may withdraw from the Texas League. Doak Roberts, Houston Jam manager, was summoned to Galveston for a conference to discuss removing Galveston from the league, a move that would end the Sand Crabs' participation without adding Temple or Tenneny.
Judge Cap presides as the Forty-fifth district court grants a divorce. Torlinsen from Rominson is confirmed. A divorce suit by Bla Daría Trevino is filed in the Fifty-seventh district court, with Paula Treying named as respondent.
Farmers of voting precinct No 2 Imlay petition county commissioners to annul February 1 order for a stock law repeal election. Question remains if commission can reverse the order. county attorney to be asked for opinion. County collector's January papers were partially checked.
Nashville dispatch reports a crowded Cooper Sharp trial with John Sharp and Kevin Cooper on the stand. Witness Col Duncan Cooper described Carmack editorials and political ties with Patterson and Bryan, while defense sought admission of an editorial alleging corruption. The court debated editorial relevance as the stock drop amid market headlines is noted but not linked to the trial.
A sharp market break unsettles traders with heavy losses across rail and steel shares led by Reading and United States Steel. Declines hit Union Pacific Southern Pacific and major names. liquidation deepens as officials discuss broader economic risk and policy signals.
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Market ledger from Fort Worth noting cattle prices for steers at approximately 1600 and 3100 pounds, heifers and calves steady to firm with tops around 5.00 for calves and hogs reaching about 6.00. Names and specific lots appear in fragmentary fashion with limited legibility.
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