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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
5
Fort Worth reports that Frisco will extend a regional rail line from Brady to San Antonio. The announcement confirms a major project scope with expected regional impact and potential timetable details. Authorities emphasize funding plans and construction phases pending approval.
W B Drake of the Frisco announces expansion from Brady to San Antonio with a 930 million improvements fund from Yoakum. Yoakum will visit Fort Worth as construction begins soon, with track upgrades and new stations from Brady to the river, plus additional projects in the region.
In Collin County Texas, 30-year-old Coffman is jailed after his wife, 28, was found dead from a head wound and Coffman wounded himself. He allegedly shot his wife, then killed himself, before officers. The couple, described as prominent locals, had been living northwest of the city.
Chicago man charged with speeding in the business district after his automobile was clocked at about fourteen miles per hour. William Hrossloyd, a recent arrival from Chicago, appeared in police court and paid a twenty five dollar fine. Patrolman Cooper testified witnessing the vehicle pass the corner near Chamart and Soledad street at a high rate.
H. Rami rez, &B yaune Mexican, suffered a shotgun accidental discharge while hunting near Wimendert. His Jett hand was shattered and surgeons, led by city physician Dr. Withers, amputated the thumb and index finger. He was taken to City Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Beach Hargis is to be released today from Irvine jail and will travel to Hot Springs Arkansas. He will not return to Breathitt county and will stay in Hob Springs until his next trial in October. Papers are being arranged by Moyd, John Day, and Mauncles.
A federal grand jury term opened under Judge Maxey with Clerk Tart presiding. Hearings on agreements were postponed as naturalization petitions were addressed. the grand jury list includes J Maclin, Smiir, ABMS Shhulze, Bach, Edward Katia, Ry R Hease, F M Crane, Toninderle, Vernon Caldwell, James Aloftett, J S Ring, J R Hodges, Gus Redanrs, TF Henson, Ang Berdiger and others.
City authorities reported tighter liquor controls as sheriffs and constables shut down saloons on two Sundays. A prominent electric brewery stopped operations, and a curfew on beer ads appeared, with one banner sign disabled and a billboard pale in illumination.
Special to The Tisht Washington. lat 4-I the howe today Congressman Hari iiteadierd a MH for public bulldiega ne Mexia and Tenxuc, Stephona offered a pill to igillate and further restriet that, while Suyden offered protesta from San Antonio against the parcelmpost.
A Frisco passenger and freight train collided near Fishur station 42 miles west of Tilsy in the morning. One person was killed and many more injured, some seriously. A relief train carried the wounded to Tul Sa.
Afderau UL Tan 4 A movement calls a general protest against the imprisonment of Samuel Gomper, Jon Mitchell, and Frank Morrison. The Chico Medura tion of Liboy authorized a nationwide labor meeting on February 12, the birthday of Lipcon, to echo the protest and urge similar mass gatherings.
Franke Brice V S G N was tried in the Forty fifth district court over a $40,000 damage claim against the International & Great Northern rail road. Brice alleges engineer negligence caused a collision with a passenger train at Kyie Alation injuring him. Previous trial verdict favored the plaintiff.
Tallahgist Fin reports the inauguration of Governor Aliort Gil christ as Florida’s chief executive. A long fire and military parade swept through the capital with the governor present. ongoing Governor Hrowaril observed the event.
A local relief effort aims to raise between 1200 and 1500 with donations reported by solicitors. At a mass meeting near Market House under Ste Uallan colony the appointment of officers and committees occurred, a volunteer effort growing to about 300 dollars, totaling 408 dollars including earlier funds.
The battleships Connecticut Magna Mangas Mimosata and Vermont, part of the fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry, cleared the Suez Canal at 10 o clock this morning and are due at Port Gala late tonight. The Avon Helene and two large ermyd vessels witnessed the spectacle while the US Panther and Ajax arrived last night.
Dr. Teving V W Hayes of Florence Mississippi died on the train near San Dragon after a picker fell during a jump from a Pullman car. Passengers reported the man’s swift movements and disappearance from the car before the body was found later along the track.
The Thornton Hains case at Bayside centers on whether Captain Peter Hains acted with rightful defense in the shooting of William Annis. The defense argues the act was necessity to protect a comrade, while mental status and intent are scrutinized by experts as the trial proceeds.
A historic December report notes extreme temperatures and precipitation. The mean temperature reached a new peak, while rainfall exceeded the long term average by a significant margin. Wind movement and velocities peaked on Christmas Day, highlighting a highly variable month.
A lengthy court dispatch details the grand jury charging enforcement of the Baskin McChesnor law against gamblers and saloon violations. Jurors named include James Gallagher and Alex Hall, with Judge Dwyer urging action and noting Sunday closing and vigilante concerns. Continued on page.
The prefect reordered two nearby fields to serve as burial grounds after the earthquake near Reggio. About 2000 bodies were estimated in surrounding villages with only partial identification. By now roughly six bodies have been found, amid ongoing search efforts.
Supplies and rapid ser vice organization reassure residents that no major outbreak is expected. While many miners suffer from bronchitis and pneumonia due to cold and rain, infectious diseases such as typhoid and dysentery remain present but limited in scope.
Copenhagen reports Emperor Wilhelm orders a Danish firm to deliver six transportable hospitals of eighty beds each to Messina for the German project. The Danish government also ordered the cruiser Holmdale from Atagns to Messina to aid the relief effort.
In January at Nivaa between Massing and Catania a passenger train collided with a relief train. At least three refugees died and many were injured in the wreck, which involved a crowded clearance train and a derailment near the station.
Bryant Tinker of Fort Worth died at a Texas state teachers convention after being stricken with apoplexy. He was a well known figure across the state and the death occurred this morning in Austin.
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