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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

6

Nashville Trial Hearings Highlight Capper Case Conflicts

In Nashville on February the defense and prosecution clashed over Capper Robi Cooper and John Ski in the Carmack murder case. Army officer Pilcher testified about Carmack’s body position and the revolver found at the scene. Actor Woo Vettress testified he lent the revolver to Carmack, noting the weapon’s fully loaded chambers when given. The judge adjourned to hear further arguments on admissibility of the revolver in court.

Nashville Tenn Colonel Capper Robi Cooper John Ski Camack Capper Welk Wells Cooper Tengit Pilcher United States Carmack Smith & Wesson Hammeriass Woo Vettress Fey Sematary Carmack O Afi Jtry Vertmack Coone Carmack Thea Hart Oelack

Named by Women for the School Board candidate profile

One of four candidates named yesterday by the women’s school board campaign committee is an ex-Confederate soldier and a retired druggist. A pioneer resident of San Antonio, this candidate joins others as part of a civic slate for the upcoming school board election.

Women's School Board San Antonio

Women Deny Wolfe Rumor About School Board Noted

Buzz over a rumor about a woman joining the school board stirred Brive last evening. Nan Rufus A. Lewis, chair of the women’s campaign committee, said the claim has no foundation and that Wolfe is not connected to the movement. Superintendent Lakin’s tenure renewal has observers focusing on the shakeup.

Wolfe Iit Vlan Ly Rufus A. Lewis Woman's Campaign Genther Widdhout Foundation Lakin

Stephenson Elected Again Amid Ballot Controversy

Reports claim Stephenson won a separate ballot on January 26 with clear majorities in both the house and senate. Governor Davidson’s tally is cited, while supporters cite the statewide votes as confirmation.

Wana Paalevt Stephens Senate

Markets Open With Mixed Wheat and Livestock Prices

Wheat prices show variety with hard and white grades reported for No 2 and No 2 white bids. Hog and steer markets steady to firm. cattle and calves demand described as fair to steady with cows and tops steady. Location City, Mo reports February 21 market conditions and notes futures-like shifts in grain and livestock sectors.

Wanaat City Wong

Improvement of Street in Galange Faces Financial Hurdles

A citizens committee proposed extending Travis Street linking Obraje or Salinas streets but high bid prices made the plan impracticable. Council considers discharging the committee, then opts to let property owners submit a final estimate next Monday. Widening Pecan Street might replace the Travis extension. The meeting opened with Terrell presiding and Stavens reporting high costs and the owners affected.

Travis Street Loeth Citizens’ Committee of 18 City Hall Obraje Salinas J. J. Stevens Citizens’ Committee Terrell Citizens” Committee I. J. Stavens Gith

League muddle stalls league talks amid confusion

Special to The Light from Houston reports a puzzling league situation with unclear encoding and no 3 hit scenario. Officers threaten action if meetings fail and tempers flare as Temple seeks funding to keep the league alive while Beaumont contemplates withdrawal amid fan unrest.

Houston Tex Playtoy Secont

Tillman Would Bar Message From Mail

The item reports Senator Tillman opposing transmission of a presidential report to Congress. It notes consideration in the Senate and questions whether forwarding the president’s terms commission report should be excluded as improper for transmission.

Tillman Washington, DB Sanittov Tiiman Senate Congress

Wheat price hits new seasonal high in futures pit

Chicago February 26 May wheat rose to 27 a bushel and July to 1.0534 a bushel in the futures market as traders recorded a new high for the season. The May contract neared the best market level within 40 cents, signaling continued strength in grain prices.

Chicago

Boy of Three Brinks Concentrated Lye Fatal

Special to The Li Waco Tex Fel 26 Toninia Scarborough at Rasonth wor is dead from drinking concentrated lye at his home A small spy of Deputy Constable Willey was bitten by a mast dog and was taken to Austin to tie Pas sener Iistitute

Toninia Scarborough Rasonth Wor Willey Auatin Passener

Arrest of Youth with Firearm Sparks Houston Patrol Incident

In Houston a 14 year old boy, Garter Brown, was arrested by Patrolman Tom Mack and another officer for unlawful possession of a firearm after being found with a .44 caliber revolver during a forenoon incident. The boy, described as a negro youth, faced charges as authorities pursued lawful action.

Honor for mer Harvard president Eliot in Texas visit

Former Harvard president Dr. Charles W. Eliot arrived in San Antonio for a study trip on the commission form of municipal government. He was greeted by local college men, hosted at the St Anthony and scheduled a banquet at the Menger Hotel tonight with talks by university leaders and alumni.

Wr. Chackis W. Eliot Had College Texas San Antonio St. Anthony Bowl Eliot Joseph Warren Austin Sr. Ee Mezes University of Texas Mienger Hotel Southwestern Association of Alumni of Northern Universities Hese W. J. Woroey Dallas Lie Association Callens William Aubrex 8. Meany Stile University Texas Univnesitien C. W. Osten Sothern University Amerigar Eilat Galyvesian Hhet Commission Jay Rhres Maseachusetts Ghaltea Gloucester Haverhill Tex Wid Warren Taker Hill David Daly Monsten Me Mahoney Dal Calid Om Alernoon Boh de San Antonio Dor Ligmuniet

De Zavala Chapter Meeting Held Tomorrow

The Ve Aawvale Pelushiters of the Republic chapter plans a meeting tomorrow at 8 PM on Taylor Street Temple. Sermon will include additional material members and notes.

DE Zavala Pelushiters of the Republic Taylor Street

Noted Educator Visits City Amid Honor Event

A prominent educator from Harvard University arrived in the city this morning for a scheduled visit. Tonight he will be a guest at a local event honoring him, with considerable interest in the possibility of danger during the proceedings.

Nnk Harvard University San Antonio

Family killed and cremated in California house fire

Fire and suspected murder claim a family in a California home. Neighbors report a deadly blaze that engulfed the residence early. Authorities investigate as a suspected homicide with the house burned beyond recognition.

Baberetiedd Cal W. Beokinin Mer Lonechien Miele

Engineer Dies in Passenger Wreck at Overland Route

A railway accident near Vie Hom in Greety left an engineer dead and several workers injured aboard the Overland Limited operated by Chicago line. The wreck occurred as the engine toppled and toppled cars piled atop each other, with responders rushing to the scene while reports conflicted on exact casualty and timing.

Moines Percy Chicago Sie Wanker BG Palratiraad Vie Hom Greety Aden Te Valle Gennes Ie Seetchant

Berlin's Jack the Ripper Captured

Berlin report says the man behind a string of vicious attacks in the city has been taken by a policeman. The assailant, a young man not yet identified, was captured after attempting another stabbing on a crowded shopping street. This is the sixth such incident since the start of the outrages.

Wenen Celina

Dowell Case Opens With Initial Trial Arguments

Special to The Austin American Statesman, Dowell case moves to formal arguments in the assault with intent to commit murder charge against Marian Whaun. Testimony on the witness stand is limited as panelists hear four defense arguments and counterpoints from the state.

Austin Tex Daby Howell Marian Wil

Senate Judiciary Committee Debates Anti-Race Bill in Austin

In Austin on February 26 the senate judiciary committee advanced the anti racing measure with five votes for and five against. Bourgeois abstained from voting. The outcome reflects a tied committee decision on the controversial proposal.

Senate

Nine Indicted Figures Shrouded in Secrecy Report

Nine individuals were named in indictions as reported by the Wy Meantag fity. The proceedings were not made public, with several names unclear due to garbled OCR. The article hints at alder or under sloms and references a judge, a rehiring, and the final report but lacks clear details.

Myer

Early Revision of Tariff Tapt's Hope

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss tariff revision plans in New York aimed at relief measures. The text mentions presidents, ministries, and a press context, but the full details are unclear.

Bryan 10 Study in Texas for Battle

A fragmented report notes Bryan plans to study in Texas amid tensions and aims to pit rival forces in tests. The piece mentions cannons, officials, and a presidential angle, with focus on Bryan’s preparations and regional stance.

Bryan Texas South van Wthangl

Confederate Service Agent Dies at Dallas

A Confederate Secret Service agent connected with the former administration died in Dallas. The obituary notes residence in Louisville, Ky, and seven years in Dallas, with a burial planned in Louisville. The report also mentions a $400 award for injuries in a separate case and a divorce suit filed in the Fifty-seventh district court by Judge Minards against Sam Bawaris.

Dallas Hialhis Ae Wale Wilke Argent Henne Confederate Secret Service Maris Ted Sim Burkal Louisville Malas S. Leela AgaiHee Alamo Devt Goinrg Distriet Wis Beou Fey Eventh Nomi Juilland Minards Aginst Sam Bawaris

Pecos County Ranch Sells for Ten Thousand Dollars

Pecos County ranch sells for 10 000 dollars as buyers acquire 2820 acres and a herd of Hereford cattle. The record notes the price and parcel details though text is garbled. The deal involves local land and livestock transfer within Pecos County and references investors or sellers in the transaction.

Poros County Tereford

Perjury Charges Filed Against Two Deputies in Irvin Case

Indictments reforming two deputies, W H Mussey and J D Nipper, allege perjury in the Irvin murder habeas corpus hearing. Testimony claimed a pistol found after the shooting, contested by state witnesses, with grand jury inquiry and secret arrest attempts following the indictments.

William Mussey J . Nipper sSherif Lindsey Charg Purus Ies Gabriel Baker Sandee Nipper Habeas Corp Phry Tate Grand Jury Dd. Nipper W. If Tevin Tobin Sheri Lindsey W. H. Massey Lindsey Art Massey

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