Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

5

Chase Ends in Arrest After Attempted Bank Check Cashe

Lake Charles youth J M Daniels faced officers after attempting to cash a $13 $25 and $18 check at City National Bank on West Commerce Street. He fled through streets for ten blocks before being captured by Mounted Policeman Serna. Check bears endorsements of J L LeBlanc J D Daniels and BR R Smith dated January 15 1909. Police also found pawn tickets a canvas money bag and two silver dollars on Daniels. An affidavit charges him with forging the name I R Smith. Preliminary hearing expected this afternoon.

R. R. Smith Merce Street J. M Daniels Lake Charles Serna City National Banke West Commerce Street Daniels Senna Maniele Witen City National Bank M. Daniels Thalwiody Mam Newnam Slowe Alimo North Strags Bank Homer J. L. LeBlanc BR. Sath le la Mane J. DV. Daniel BR. R. Smith Simiar G. M. Danidels G. Kap Tvas Justice Risk I R. Suilth Metudad

No Action Taken in Woods Case

No action was taken in the Wil F. Woods case today. Federal officials stated Judge Maxey would sentence Woods and hear a motion for a new trial upon request. Woods remains in the county jail until an appeal bond is fixed after sentencing.

Wil F. Woods Federal Maxey Woods

Bonus Up To $100000 For San Antonio Brownsville Rail Plan

Busiernega Men's club votes to drop negotiations with J F Edwards after his failure to secure support for a railroad from San Antonio to Brownsville. The group will publicize San Antonio’s $105,000 purse, offering a $75,000 cash bonus and right of way to the county line to any firm completing the line to the Rio Grande near Brownsville.

J. F. Edwards San Antonio Brownsville Businerga Men's Ciay Mr. Edwards San Antoino George B. Taliafergo Edward San Antoniio Union Rio Grande Howards Celed Edwards Iom White Heaten Mexico Imo

Kennedy names committee chairs in new Texas legislative setup

Special to The Light from Austin Texas. Speaker Kennedy announced chairs for several committees including Rayburn leading the banks and banking panel Goodman heading the criminal jurisprudence group and Ridgeway over education while Stan diler handles municipal corporations and others. Lila Craig of Grayson county was named private stenographer along with several others listed.

Austin Tex Jen Kennedy Rayburn Goodman Jackson Brooks Menson Johnson Ridgeway Standiler Bexar Lila Craig Grayson County Loni Hoffman Mee Lennan Live Williameun Pills Rika Peterapu Misa Lawdy

Foraker Not Lawyer for Negroes Says Senator

Washington January statement by Senator Foraker rejects retirement plans and a possible role as counsel after March 4. He denies agreeing to defend Brownsville soldiers and says no fund is being raised for such a purpose. Senator Wiraker and Bishop Seduison deny knowledge of any such fund.

Washington, D Foraker Senate Poe Dow Wiraker Seduison Brownsville

National Western Stock Show Opens With Dignity

Denver January 18 The National Western Stock Show opened with Governor Shaffreth dedicating the amphitheater to live stock interests and the Mayor accepting the building as a public addition. Exhibitions come from across the United States and many prominent packers and breeders are in attendance. The show continues through January 25.

Denver Shaffreth Slite United States

Holland to keep watch on Venezuela

The Hague January 18 The government of the Netherlands has decided to station warships if the West Indies dispute with Venezuela is finally settled or remains unsettled keeping close watch on the situation between the two countries.

Holland Venezuela the Hague Netherlands West Indies

Ambiguous Negotiation Note On Strategic Terms

Fragmentary remarks discuss fairness and negotiating terms under pressure. The speaker notes the need to avoid quarreling and mentions bet on a bonus and psychological moment guiding decisions. References to territory loss and favorable terms appear, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear facts.

Two Cent Rail Fare Opposed by Texas Business Leaders

The Business Men's club adopted a unanimous resolution against a two cent per mile passenger fare in Texas. Proposed by H W Hildebrand and seconded by L J Hart, Seembry Carrington will send the measure to state house leaders. The group argues lower fares would harm business and state development.

Business Men's civ H.W. Hildebrand L. J. Hart Seembry Carrington State House of Yeuregentatives Senate Texas

Sheriff Lindsey Refuses Sunday Barber Shop Closures

Sheriff Lindsey said no action would be taken to close barber shops on Sundays without formal charges. A Trades Games committee pressed for closures, but he gave no assurance. Reported yesterday that shop patrons and union leaders are preparing panels to be served, with action expected before next Sunday.

Lindsey Ghops Tamalnerd Gyren Yeaterday Ation Imion

Bad Money Gets Two Jail Sentences

Allan and Pants Valdez pleaded guilty in a federal court to possessing emoterialt coin and received one month in the penitentiary. Judge Maxey noted prior sentences and that the current term’s offenders should bear the punishment.

Allan Pants Valdez Maxey

Gem Theft Affidavit Against J M Wart Sen

J M Wartsen charged with theft over 50 dollars. An examining trial set for 3 pm before Justice of the Peace Ben Wisk. Flat arrested in Corpus Christi by Sheriff Lindsey and brought here. Accused of complicity in stealing solitaire diamonds valued at 200 dollars from Mrs Alice Delgado on Avenue. Charge by Mrs Dale gado.

J. M. Wart Ben Wisk Flatt Corpus Christe Lindsey Alice Delgado Dalegado

Calderon Charged With Vidal Killing At Millice Court

Henry Calleran faced a formal murder charge in Millice Limenheid's court this morning for the death of Gy Vidal at a dance near Keretter's hall. Vidal, a resident of North New Braunfels Avenue, was reported dead in Cemetery No. 1 after being assaulted at the St. Charles and Ways streets venue. Calderon pleads not guilty in a self defense claim.

Henry Calleran Millice Limenheid Gy Vidal Cari Keretter St. Charles and Ways Streets Vidal Gineral

Senate line up on submission in Texas Senate session

In Austin the Senate and House moved through routine business and prepared for a crucial vote on submission this afternoon. A joint canvass of the governor elect and other officials was held, with stronger antis sentiment than anticipated, in a session that featured minor bills and resolutions and a reported lineup of senators for and against submission.

Austin Tex. Jn Senate House Tur Loulennmb Comrhiston Roth Legislatine Adams Alexander Bradfield Bryan Colter Greer Hayter Mayfield Perkins Stokes Surgeon Terrell Bowd Metennun Thomas Verle Ward Harper Holsey Hidsteth Millar Masterson Munchow Paulus Peeler Newl Senter Watson Winery Wilkrey Murray Kellie

Juror Selection Delayed as Richter Case Unfolds

In a lengthy trial segment, juror selection continues this afternoon for the case of Turn A. Wehler charged with Antonio Planta's murder. Testimony proceeds amid margins of doubt as prospects of a verdict shift toward tomorrow. John Reagan is chosen as a juror amid a hard fought, tense process.

Titote Booelock A. Wehler Antonio Planta Wong John Reagan Willlian J

City meeting to decide carnival plea and park changes

City council meets at 1 pm to consider the carnival use of parks and plazas for a Stow event with flowers for tree shows presented to Mayor Callaghan. Officials expect delays before final approval and discuss converting park west of the square Runway into gardens for the farmers market, amid committee divisions.

Varnivil Gallachne Callaghan Walter Marger Finase Canneil Committee On Chathinay Ai Aid Myerket House Committee

Family Burned by Gasoline Explosion Near Roby

A Texan family was burned to death and five others seriously burned when a gasoline explosion struck a home west of Roby. A family member misread a container as kerosene and poured the fuel on coals. Neighbors rushed in as flames trapped all in the dwelling.

Abilene Tex Tan Stream Eve Miles Roby We Family

Wounds From Nightclub Brawl Prompt Assault Charge

Bud May Ril Lawler in a Grand Gentea hotel melee on West-Comareyes with a gun shot wound to the neck base and a colleague Wilson treated for a minor forehead injury. Police filed an assault to murder charge against Aneinat Wilson before Justice Unicheid.

B. J. Lawler Grand Gentea West Lawler Wilson Bfore Justice Unicheid Aneinat J. Stowe

Is Texas Moral Well Listen to This Will You

A garbled OCR text discusses morality and laws in Texas, noting penalties for certain actions and mentioning saloons and restrictions. It references punishment for wrongdoing and sealed saloons on Sundays amid unclear details and disjointed phrases from the source.

Texas

River's Rise Opens Many Coal Mines

River's Rise restarts coal operations amid a fuel shortage and river traffic impact. Pittsby and Paten reported fatalities. 14,000,000 members in the southern ports faced disruption. Mines resumed in Me with halted shipments resuming as employment and payments were affected.

Pittsby Paten Cor Vieility

City Tax Window Opens for Poll Tax Collecting

The city collector’s office at 12 Selock begins collecting poll tax today and will display a lengthy scene until month’s end. Officials expect the city levy of 6900 dollars to pass by this afternoon.

Omce Selock Tt Ia Ely Omorcow

Supreme Court Affirms Texas Ouster of Waters-Pierce Oil

The Supreme Court of the United States today affirmed the Texas courts decree fining Waters-Pierce Oil Co. $1,623,000 and ousting it from Texas for antitrust violations. The decision upholds the receiver appointment and the state’s actions, with the ruling unanimous.

Supreme Court of United States Washington Suprems Court United States Texas Waters-Pierce Oil Company St. Louis Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals Third Judicial District Tesua District Court Robert J. Eckhart C. A. Dorchester

Walburg Pierce case eyed by governor and attorney general

Special to The Left Austin reports Governor Campbell and the attorney general's department clash over the Walburg Pierce case in Washington. The penalties sought against the corporation are outlined as receivership actions continue. Dorchester of Sherman is federal receiver, Reichardt of Taylor named state receiver, with Erlehardt to oversee property soon. Waters Force Company officials seek clarity as Texas suit unfolds.

Austin Tox Campbell Attorney General's Department Sibiliar Walbrg-Pierce Washington C. TF. Dorchester Sherman Rott Erlehardt Will Kelp

Big Order for Rifle Cartridges Placed

Philadelphia January 18 orders received at Frankford arsenal for the manufacture of 5,000,000 life cartridges. This order with on hand stock will keep the arsenal busy day and night until the end of the fiscal year in June.

Philadelphia Frankford Arsenal

Grain Market Update From Open to Close on 4.22.22

The report shows open and close figures for key commodities including grain and lard with intraday highs and lows. Specific values appear fragmented but indicate market activity and price ranges for the session dated April 22, 2022.

Cash Grain Report From Fort Worth Markets

A muttered market note from Fort Worth reports cattle and hog prices with steady cow and calf values. Wheat and oats pricing appears mixed with reference to white and deluxe varieties. figures include hogs topping around six dollars and calves near six twenty-five, amid mixed grain quotes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Liberty Agh Jake Wolff Carrington Simign Frank Angust Brian Dn. Brown J. H- Wirkpatrick H. E. Hildebrand George DB. Tailaferro George McQuaid Charles Graehner W. 2B. Tulle W. L. Stiloe Secretaur Graebner Brown Stud Vallaferra Houge Washington, D. C The Nations Autosalon League Anderson Congress Getter District of Columbia Iagnis Mosul Business Men's Club Calderon Minnie Tamparay Waters-Pierce CO Ril Lawler Chicas Dan Ao Rex Ros Meniel Shiva Dy Coe Aaron Hops Wall Chieiga Mies Aire Yimi St Louis, Jr Inhnnon Waters Jorce Oi Associated Press New York Benny New Orleans Yeeter Ulvernnnl Galveston Dibo Ater Eit Grain Market Kansas City Fort Worth
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication