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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

5

Fares dispute hearing opposes radical rail rate cut

A Texas rail fare reduction proposal draws opposition at a scheduled Austin hearing. Petitioners from Corpus Christi and other areas argue the two and a half cent per mile cut would hurt roads, deter rail investment, and deprive the state of revenue. They urge the Texas railroad commission to reject the plan and preserve growth.

Coms Son Austin Ip Slate Canis Commonwealth Imen Pihvona Fords Saenes Lockhart Emen Commission General Wassenger George F. Lupton San Aptonio & Aransas Pacs Lis Mao of the Sun Luilug Eava Imasmuch Stt Road Commission Corpus Christi Alwaya Corpsy Christi Texas Texas Railway

Wind Furnishes an Object Lesson for City Action

A city official says high winds highlight dangers from defective poles and sagging wires, shaping debate on the new telegraph and telephone wire and pole ordinance. Protests from utility firms and residents edge toward final council action amid calls for viaducts or subways proposals and traffic concerns.

San Antonio All Mange Sixth Ward Mir Heights Maled Finn Toman Mniyor Regardius Civ Carnival Associaion Alexis Pers Comnell Dallare Weetarn Thien Ull Electric Light Company Postal Prowad Aenina Or Atrone Appenwid Einnat Nolan Jas Bone Ib Sheadd Nowan

Blow for Monopoly Ends National Control in Venezuela

An executive action ends the National Monopoly of gains. The company is capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars with shares mainly held by England.

National Venezuela Carnean Dan Win Pert Tony Ganns Maten Monapolly Mate of Gains England

Thaw Case Opens as Prosecution Alleges Premeditated Murder

jurors hear prosecutor call the Stanford White killing a deliberate murder. Evelyn Thaw testifies as defense questions insanity and limits of criminal responsibility under New York law. Witnesses recount the night in Madison Square Garden and the moments after the shooting.

Thaw Stanford White New York A. Russell Pea Pittalirg Win Thaw Assiarot Autores Garvin Klk Gardadin Muadlaon Square Garden Evelyn Thaw Garvin Tostan Thaw Barry Grorge L. Carneale Neudl White Wallon H. Wallening Clinch Smith Thin

Is Now a Citizen Civil Engineer in Federal Court

A civil engineer, Franz Matzow, has become a full citizen in a federal court session this morning. The proceedings marked a formal naturalization, granting him United States citizenship in a legal ceremony.

Way Mare Franz. Matzow

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Early morning wind around four miles per hour. Temperatures compare with last year showing similar readings as reported by the weather office. details on statewide conditions follow on page.

San Antonio

Exhibit 6000 Will for the Fair Assn Lauded by Officials

Letters from prize winners and creditors show acceptance of a settlement plan offering half cash and half note payment in November. Secretary J Milton Vance reports broad support despite prior exposition costs, with multiple endorsements including Flowerdale Farm Dallas and other Texas donors.

Fair Association Senetary J. Milton Vance Secretars Dr. Flavore Flowerdale Farm Dallas Texas San Antonio Newdate Ollard

Good Showings for Business Ren's Club

A San Antonio article reports strong activity for the Ren's Club in southwest Texas, noting high development progress and upcoming elections. At a meeting, candidates for president and secretary were discussed, with incumbent officials named and promises made for future leadership.

Sinantonio Deere OF Hielareoe Jude Dlenetens Seeecud Rochma Titor Menthersat Washer Beerekky Wiehl Tilly

Goodin Out of Jail on a Bond for $3,000

A. J. Goodin, released on a $3,000 bond after his arrest for the murder of A Bowen. The killer, believed to be U. Sam Pedra, escaped from custody following a Saturday attack at street corner near the stevedore yard. The wounded Bowen died later in hospital as investigators pursue witnesses and the suspect who allegedly faced Bowen before the shooting.

Goodin WY. Kokemiot Ayal King T. G. Crown A. Bowen Usain Tiniven Ty Bowen Numan Beige Congene

German View on American War Readiness in 1898

A German military observer argues the United States would be decisively whipped in war by a major European power, noting naval and army preparations, volunteer regiments, and the likelihood of American mobilization. He cautions that even a large force could struggle without full cohesion and warns observers that future conflict would hinge on rapid, decisive action.

United State Unity States Army Uren Nena Wurapo Ammmon Nadomay Anand Ibs Sarge

Jury 10 Try Murder Case Hard 10 Get Panel

A murder case in the Thirty seventh district court pits J Baker against the state after L L McMickle is found dead near Freledeksburg road. A special venire of 49 was reduced to three jurors. prosecutors and defense say a strong circumstantial case exists with no direct testimony. The trial, likely long, will consume most of the week as numerous witnesses are summoned.

J. ©. Baker L. L. McMickle Thirty-seventh District Court Otex Sheri Prainer Divyer F. Hy Webut San Anonin Traction Company Fletel Prastienly Dwyer McMickle Freledeksburg Baker Thay Atlosnay G. G. Brown Nistelet

Court Fines Six Jurors Ten Cents Each

A rough court record notes six jurors fined ten cents each for failing to appear when summoned this morning in the western district court. Clerk Johnson presided as cases were heard, including a foreclosure action on a business property at 108 West Hauser Street. Several jurors were listed as qualified and sworn in for the prosecution, with names including H Newton, J Hardy, D Bissell, and R Richardson among others.

Lys Ramos Wortenfth District Court Fohnson Junge Camp Werd H. Newton James M. Hardy Stuttesman D. Bissell Ihe Forest Raymond Lane Weel Hauele Street E. Hans R. R. Richardson Telat T. Cooper Dt. McSmithy Mlehed Lolat Fo. Fineh Wai Wear Ran Radward Albert of. Dretuss John Frey Louis Beldiger Will Harber Bi. Treadwell H. E. Bedford Af Loach FE Jenson Francistu Deans Avinti B B. Cate Alight Way Ul Tae John Adams Are Waltons Hupsattens

Federal Grand Jury Session Record

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a federal grand jury in session with unclear references to prior proceedings and potential defendants. The text is garbled, hindering precise names, places, or dates.

Federal Grand Jury

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