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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1909

Page

6

Deaton and Thatcher Note Wages Signed in Blank Day

In the Woods bank case the trial resumed with B H Walker detailing a $10,008 Woods draft on Vine yard Walker Co and two $5080 drafts from Vineyard Walker Co applied to a overdrawn account. Thatcher and Deaton testified they signed blank notes for Waugh and later learned the notes bore their names and amounts, revealing complex overdraft and endorsement arrangements tied to the failed Woods National Bank.

Woods B. H. Walker Department of the Woods Bank WWF Woods Vineyard, Walker & Co Will W. Woods Woods National Bank W. A. Thatcher Hagle Lake H. Meaton San Antonio Thatcher Tlm Beagle Lake the Woods Bank Wil. I. Woods Lua The Aldraw Waugh Vineyard, Wilker & Co Poge Tens Andy Waugh Woods Bank Deaton Andrew Waugh Penton the Woods Payson Alden W. F. Woods G. Leighton Kergneson Ali Alden

Quakes Cause Great Panic in Messina

Messina reports undulatory earthquake shocks that caused a great panic last night. Residents fled homes as tremors rattled streets and buildings, with reports of cracks appearing in walls and furniture toppled. Local authorities urged calm and safety precautions.

Messina Jan

First Sunday Lid Case Goes 10 Trial

S Malczynski of Dallas and Jonas streets faced trial in county court on a Sunday closing law violation. The case marks the first of several alleged violators. The courtroom drew bartenders and salon workers as proceedings continued with defense and state attorneys presenting arguments.

S. Malczynski Dallas Jonas Streets Salon Wen Tom Newton Wad Dan Lewis Thadadama Newton Fhe Wial

Mystery Shrouds Hotel Tragedy in Kansas City

In Kansas City Missouri during January mystery surrounds the deaths of W W G Br Alt Wexles and his wife found dead in bed. Police found a distinct odor of chloroform in the room but no other evidence of poisoning. The coroner suggests the wife killed her husband and then died by her own hand, while the couple’s funds and the family dispute point to possible foul play.

Kansas City Alt Wexles St Lous Mustant Thes

Negro Hanged for Crime in La Grange Texas

Special to The Light La Grange Texas June. John A Boyd a Negro was hanged here at about 1 o clock this morning Sheriff Loess in springing the trap Boyd assaulted a white woman in 1905 and narrowly escaped lynching The case was carried through the federal courts.

la Grange Tex Tohn A. Boyd Loess Boyd

Prohibition supporters urged to pay poll taxes

Special to The Light from Dallas Texas reports prohibitionists receiving letters urging all pro prohibitionists to pay their poll taxes amid talk that a state wide prohibition amendment will be submitted by the legislature.

Dallas Texas Silcon Legislafve Tatayist

Death of Mrs. Mary A. Dees In Gonzales Home

Mrs. Mary A. Dees aged 8 years died last night at 7 o clock at the home of her niece Mrs H Russell 624 Quincy street in Quincy. She arrived city about two. Interment will be at Gander home tomorrow. She is survived by husband A B Dees a brother J B Weeling and a daughter all of Gonzales.

Mary A. Dees Alrs. H. Russell Wout Quincy Street

Local Weather Forecast For Vite And Vicinity

Weather note shows uncertain lines with forecasts for tonight and Saturday. Mentions minimums and maximums, but text is garbled and includes stray numbers and letters. Likely intends a threat of storm conditions or warnings for local area with temperatures around 40s to 80s and additional city references unclear.

Vite Ane Warniar Woolee

Fire Destroys Carter Residence. Girl Saves Family

A 20 room frame house at 1003 North Olive street suffered a late night fire that gutted the rear and threatened collapse. Mary Louise Carter, awakened by smoke, led her parents and guests to safety in time, while a servant was pulled to safety as flames spread. Fire Chief Wright blamed a dry mortar and low water pressure for the rapid spread, noting three hose wagons and two cadets fought the blaze, with only the front portion later remaining.

HC. Carter J. R. Holmes Galveston A. E. Goodwin Marlin Carter North Olive Street Mary Louise Garter Mr. Carter Ars Hulmes Soranid Wright

Fire Horse Test Draws a Crowded San Antonio Scene

A large audience watches the final mock run of 14 horses shipped for city fire department service. The test measures fleetness and endurance as horses are evaluated for eventual residence, with accepted animals expected to cost about 360 dollars each.

Avene D Heriah Wart Wricht We Earned San Antonio

Tenmessfe Pra Ait Passes Two Readings

Nachvilla and Toon Tan and Ok Blywalt influence a legislative or ceremonial passage. The text references a pink poem and a final passage in a likely historical political or ceremonial context.

Nachvilla Toon Tan Ok Blywalt

Capitol in Danger Report Sparks House Action

Austin Texas January report to Governor Crospbel warns the capitol building could be wrecked by stored ammunition if not moved. Auditors urge removing the adjutant general's division and relocating the land office to the capitol to protect valuable papers from rats dust and destruction. Legislative action is expected per the recommendation.

Austin Tex Capitol Crospbel Adjutant General Land Oftea

Sea recovers body of German airman Foertsch

The body of German Lieutenant Foertsch, lost at sea last October, was found in the North Sea by the fishing steamer Grion two days ago and identified from papers in his clothing. Foertsch took part in the international long balloon race starting from Berlin on October 13.

Hamburg Jan Foertsch Aeronaunt North Sea Grion Foertgel Uelin

Explosion Scorches Express Car in Missouri Line

A gas explosion aboard an Express car in Missouri caused severe burns to an employee and damaged the vehicle. Authorities report a gas leak ignited in a pocket under the express car, with a lantern triggering the blast as a worker approached.

Missouri-Pacife Mire

Leal Survives After Three Days In Critical Condition

The third day after a self destruction attempt, Leal remains alive with a wound through the left breast. He is in a serious condition at Santa Rosa, and doctors report grave doubts about his recovery as no surgery has yet been performed to remove the ball.

Tnak Tin Leal Santa Rosa Arente

Fire Disaster Sparks Home Blaze at Monterey Street

A defective furnace housed a pan for the fire department to the home of BJ Kearfil, 208 Monterey, where a blaze started in woolwork and rock was spreading when the department arrived. Damage is estimated at a large amount.

BJ. Kearfil Monterey At & Woldek Vashaigtt

Governor Patterson Praises Murder Convictions in Union City

Union City Tennessee January 8 Governor Patterson pleased by verdicts in the murder case. Garrett Johnson Tid Burton Boyd Ransom Fred Binion Arthur Clear Sam Applewhite found guilty of murder in the first degree. Bud Morris Bob Huffman guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to twenty years. Trials for other indicted men set for May term. Defense plans appeal to the supreme court. Night Riders Burn Ging Alabama violence reported with two killed and a gunner Marty Henson beaten for failing to stop preparations for market.

Union City Tenn Gbion Eouty Garrett Johnson Tid Burton Boyd Ransom Fred Binion Arthur Clear Aq Sam Applewhite Bud Morris Bob Huffman Lake District Patterson Nashville Lei Dan Nietti Cleburne County Ala Pwo Ging Marty Henson Sharifany

Experts Take Hand in Hains Trial

The defense expert Dr. Manson questions the insanity defense while the prosecutor Darrin probes mental disease theories. Cross examination aims to show impulsive insanity in Captain Peter Hains after he shot William Annis, with the defense arguing acute mania before the shooting and melancholia afterward.

Thornean Hains Manson Darrin Peter Hains William Annis

Legistlators Take Brides to Austin in Legislature Term

Hillshoro Texas club members J Dudley Stephenson and Luther Nickels wed this week and left for Austin with their brides. Both lawmakers hope Kennedy will be speaker.

Austin Hillshoro Tex Club J. Dudley Stephenson Luther Nickels Ald Toy Kuhnedy Spaaker

Market Prices and Grain Quotes From Fort Worth

New York markets show wheat and grain prices with No 2 red and No 2 white varieties listed. Fort Worth Texas market notes steer prices, beef quotes, and dairy product indicators with ranges for high quality meat and other commodities.

Pan-Hellenic Banquet Planned in San Antonio

A Pan-Hellenic banquet hosted by Greek letter men is scheduled for January 30 at the St. Anthony Hotel opening its main dining room. A committee meeting will be held at the home of Athos to finalize plans, with January 20 set as a preliminary gathering date.

San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel

Cotton Seed Oil Trade Report From New Orleans

In New Orleans a brief notice lists cotton seed oil trading activity with Jan dates and a February update. The fragment mentions Jad an and an unclear notation of early year pricing or movement.

Senate backs up Culberson resolution on steel absorption

The Senate passed Senator Culberson's resolution directing the Judiciary Committee to report whether the president was authorized to permit the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel.

Washington, D.C Senate Culberson Committee On Judiciary Tennessee Coal Aid Iron United States Steel Corporation

Five Boys Arrested in Murder Charge in St Louis

Five boys aged from 9 to 13 were arrested in their classrooms at Ne Shay school in St Louis Missouri and charged with the murder of Willian Wachter a peddler whose body was found crushed yesterday. The arrests followed information given to police by Mer y Goedebald mother of two of the prisoners.

St. Louis Ne Shay School Willian Wachter Mery Goedebald

Divorce mill grinds out a heavy grist

In the Porty-fifth district court a decree was granted in favor of Lavdie Elster from her husband, Frank Wister. In the Thirty-seventh district court separation was granted to Loly Graham Trou her husband, Theadore, to Car re Ohenten tent her husband, Whe We, And to Herman Sterbeck fyng his wife, Freda, Sterbeck.

Divorer Porty-fifth Lavdie Elster Frank Wister

Wife of Packer King Spends Winter Here

Mrs 4 Armour of Kansas City, a dietician, is a guest at the St Anthony hotel and will spend the winter in San Arionto. Mrs Avinous arrived in the city last week and stayed at Hot Wells hotel before moving to St Anthony quarters there.

Armour Kansas City Ogden Arnie Packer Ling St. Anthony Hotel San Arionto Avinous City Hot Wells Hotel St. Thony

Court frees Rouane T F Rowe in habeas corpus discharge

T F Rowe, accused of theft from the person, was discharged today by Judge Dwyer of the Thi court in a habeas corpus proceeding. Rowe had acted as assistant starter for two times during the recent race meet.

T. F Rowe Anaredy Dwyer Thi Rowe

Washington P resident's secret service dispute split by house panel

Washington D C Jan Having given consideration the presidents views on the secret service the special committee today filed its final report with a resolution stating it should refuse any communication not respectful and lay on the table the objectionable portion of the annual message and the last Monday’s message as unresponsive to the house inquiry into what the president meant by fidelity to field operation limits. The committee chair Perkins faced a full gallery as members voiced indignation at the presidents stance and argued the remarks breached the house privilege.

Washington, D. C House Gollar Perkins New York Arass Air. Perkins Congress

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