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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

5

Grand jury indicts Houston lawyer in theft case

Grand jury in Houston, Texas returned an indictment against H. B. Meng, long time lawyer, charging receiving stolen property. Silverware valued at 189 dollars, taken from H. B. Bringhurst, was found at a Houston Heights residence, police say Meng may have handled the goods to gain his fee. Five indictments for forgery and passing forged paper were returned against Dave H. Shapira on two counts each.

Houston Tex H. B. Meng H. B. Bringhurst Moye Lume Hous

Battleships Leave Rio for Pacific Voyage

Washington reports Admiral Evans cabled the fleet sails today for Punta Arenas leaving all ships except the Arethusa. In Rio Janeiro the American fleet officers joined social functions hosted by the Brazilian government and the diplomatic corps, with a reception aboard the Minnesota and a banquet hosted by Dr Jose Calor Rodrigues for visiting journalists.

Washington Fan Admiral Evans Mavy i Maen Rio Punta Arenas Rio Innetro Rig Janeiro Jose Calor Rodrigues Journal of Commerce

County Officials Weigh Telephone Pitch and Land Inspect Plan

County Judge Shook must rule on Independent Telephone offers to install phones in courthouse offices at little cost. County Attorney Newton calls the plan likely legal under anti-pass laws, while commissioners defer final decision and forward the proposal to Judge Shook. A 264 member committee will inspect park land and investigate additional land parcels for potential transfer. Delegates named to attend the Transmissouri Farming Congress in Salt Lake City, including FP. Collins, A M Fyron, John Beck, W T Miller, and A Sinclair.

Counci Shook Independent Telephone Company Court House Newton Shogh Derickshirg Salt Lake City Diinn FP. Collins A M. Fyron John ¢. Beck W.T. Miller A. Sinclair

Abner Nix Dies This Afternoon at Home

Abner Nix dies this afternoon at 688 South Presa Street after a period of illness. He was eight years old, a well known commercial salesman, and had been in declining health since November 20 of last year. He is survived by relatives and many friends in San Antonio and the surrounding area.

Abner Nix South Presa Atross Ph San verLonig Ee Hye Hee

Berlin in uproar as police guard the city

Berlin detains massed police amid Reichstag clash after Chancellor Von Buglow refuses to answer a socialist interpellation on Prussian suffrage. Ministers quit as debate resumes before a sparse chamber. Authorities brace for possible disorder with patrols and mounted units throughout main streets.

Berlin Channellor von Buglow Patiiamedi Crmco

Hobbs to Stay Says SAP President

WH Meluisie, president of the San Antonia and Aransas Pass railroad, arrived in the city with plans to view the line alongside Vice-President and General Manager W. M. Hobbs. Mr. McIntyre will remain in the area for several days and denies any changes to the traffic office. rumor of Hobbs moving to Southern Pacific is dismissed.

WH. Meluisie San Antonia

Stubbs and SUNSET officials plan San Antonio route aid

J C Stubbs vice president and traffic director of Harrimanines arrived in Houston for final inspection. He travels with Traffic Manager Dunlap and Vice President Thornwell Payn for Sunset lines to San Antonio Thursday then to El Paso.

Phe Houston Tex J. C. Stubbs Harrimanines Dunlap Vicw Thornwell San Antonio el Paso

Fine Weather Ahead Says Forecaster for San Antonio

Major Ral of the United States weather unit reports clear imap readings showing no storm indicators. He promises several calm days ahead with pleasant conditions for San Antonio.

Ral United States San Antonio

Chicago private bank suspends payments to depositors

The private bank of A. G. Tistleil suspended payment to depositors an official notice on the door cites an arrangement for the benefit of creditors. No disturbances occurred. Also the Trois and Mechanics Bank, a state institution, was closed today by state bank examiners along with the Treasury Trust Company as a subsidiary handling the state building.

Ohicago A. G. Tistleil Charles A. Port Pluistira Padan The Trois and Mechanics’ Bank Tha Treasury Trust Company Canedrin

Busy day at the Fifth Court of Civil Appeals

The Fifth Court of Civil Appeals opened with multiple submissions lined up for Mary E Sawyer versus EL Pose and several other cases. The seventh annual ball of Davy Groekelt lodge No. will be held at Beethoven hall tomorrow evening, with arrangements praised for their untiring effort.

Court of Civil Appeals Mary E. Sawyer EL Pose Hunter Va Abigail Melone Maso Electric Way Company Louis Haer I Glayton Suaidiin Ingram A Lawlord Robert Johnson Philip Bargin Joseph Brown Gevénth Dake Davy Groekelt Lodge No MH. Ps Blyon Beethoven Hall

Supreme Court Questions Authority in Property Case

The court considers whether the tower court can appoint a receiver to manage the Waters Place property in Texas. The supreme court has debated this issue for over a month, awaiting hearing as H. Bacon and We Musso face local traffic charges in Mex. before U.S. Commissioner Earl D. Scott.

Austin Tris Jon Supreme Ram Tower Court Texas Yearingy M. Bacon Musso

Thaw Will Offered to Show Insanity in White Trial

The Thaw trial resumes with defense intent to admit Harry Thaw's will and codicil as evidence. Witnesses discuss custody, handwriting objections, and the codicil’s bequests to lawyers aiding victims of Stanford White. Additional testimony covers Thaw’s letters, a 1904 visit to a therapist, and anticipated testimony from Thaw’s mother and a California teacher who kept a diary of his youth.

Harry Thaw Stanford White Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Archie Gunn New York Lan Nhaw Littleton Harry Whaw Collell Evalyn Neabit Pittsburg Francis Piéree Miles Pierce Dlag Aonent Jerome Justice Dowling Hawavey Comstade Thaw Httle Europe America William Thaw White Belle Moorshouse Lawrange Galifornig Misa Lawrence Hintos Ellinton Misa Fawrance

Suspected Slaves Trapped Into Gruesome Florence Confession

Denver reports that Antone Neroni alias Bavort, charged with four Florence murders, allegedly confessed after a Hallan detective posed as Black Hand member. The confession recounts a childhood murder, a spree of killings, and Neroni’s plan to kill a victim’s wife and children.

Denver Colo Reptilican Antone Neroni Bavort Florence Frank Sandesio Pueblo Neroni Canon City Black Hand Society Pittsburg Sandesky Puebla M Mestre Black Sand Sandeska Sandestio Neront Sam Desko

Living Skeleton Dead After Court Test in Ansonia

Edward Niedhing known as the living skeleton died in Ansonia Connecticut after years exhibited in museums nationwide. T T Cook division superintendent of Western Union and Judson Smith with several Western Union officials who were in Austin for the ouster proceedings visited Ansonia today to see Jerry Newton local manager before departing to their headquarters.

Ansonia Con Edward Niedhing Olf Juni T. T Cook Western Union Telegraph Company Judson

Tecate Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Hennity

Weather summary notes Tecate region forecasts for San Antonio and Hennity tonight and Thursday. Reports show minimum temperatures around 50 and highs near 69 with light winds at 4 mph. A general national forecast is included for comparison with last year.

Tecate San Antonio Hennity Fale Ender

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