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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
6
At a meeting of the Publicity Committee of the Business Men's Club last night vigorous discussion led to a firm action plan aimed at boosting local visibility. Members agreed on a coordinated campaign with volunteers, a calendar of events, and targeted outreach to businesses and residents.
Publicity with capital letters to promote San Antonio was set at 315 600 dollars by the Lia Business Men's club publicity committee. Attendance was large but jobbing, manufacturing and retail interests were not represented. Despite this, organizers expected to recruit their active cooperation. The meeting focused on publicity and continued on Page Nine.
At the twentieth annual United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis Indiana officials discuss using union funds to aid in John Mitchell's defense against federal charges. President Lewis expects re election by about 30 000 votes while opponent Joby Waller claims victory by 12 000 votes.
Sums of $59,000 are sought in two personal injury suits filed today in the fifty-seventh district court. Cel Salome Buseno claims $30,000 against the San Antonio & Aransas Pass railroad for injuries from a November 28, 1908 slip on defective plank. Manuel Lopaz seeks $20,000 against the Texas & N. railroad for injuries December 28, 1908 while firing a hand car near Taylor, Texas.
Governor Campbell sent a list of 15 appointments to state offices to the Senate for confirmation. The move names Townsend and other officials to key posts, signaling a broader reshuffle and upcoming hearings in the upper chamber.
Governor Campbell sent 2 lists of appointments for confirmation to state offices. The slate includes William Brumby health officer James O Newton adjutant general and J G Barbes penitentiary inspector among others. The senate will consider the appointments this afternoon in executive session.
A special meeting of Monroe Lodge No. 424 Independent Order of Odd Fellows is held tonight. The Lodge will work in first and second degrees with four candidates for the first degree and nine for the second. The lodge also meets on the second and fourth Friday each month to work in the first and second degrees.
Waco city council has moved a step closer to allowing an interurban line. On January 22 the council passed to a second reading an ordinance granting Max Elser of New York a franchise to build a street running interurban line through Waco to Temple.
Alfred Hanbold sues TF M Rendyn in the Fifty seventh district court claiming breach of contract over conveyance of real estate and seeking $1050 in damages. The filing argues the plaintiff aimed to secure a strong property sale advance.
Fort Worth Texas markets show cattle receipts around 00 hogs 2800. Steers and heifers selling higher with tops near 420 dollars. Cows bring about 7.45 and calves around 6.5. Hog prices peak at 6.86.
Special to The Light Austin Texas January 22 The Texas Senate followed the House in sidetracking the submission resolution delaying a vote. Proponents aim to postpone until a two thirds count possible while internal dissension runs among anti prohibitionists over strategy and timing to influence the vote.
Special to The Tight Austin Tax. The house will not consider submission again until 2 o clock in the afternoon of February 4. This decision was reached yesterday afternoon at the close of the debate by a vote of 1048. The vote by which the motion was carried was two of being enough to carry Submission in the house.
A petition from city residents and officials urges Governor Campbell to pardon Grimsinger, currently jailed for the six year old murder of John Grimsinger. Relatives oppose the move as protest grows amid reports the governor is busy and the document awaits transmission next week.
County Tax U elector J A Bitter seeks legal ruling from the attorney general on whether poll tax receipts issued on Sunday January 31 would be legal. Bitter notes many will miss the deadline on Suminy and urges an extra opportunity. Poll tax payments remain heavy with 334 receipts issued yesterday and a total of 1 0 t a.
Joe Cassiano Jr surrendered to the sheriff after being indicted on charges of assault to murder for a shooting of Policeman Id Patterson. He posted bond of 760 dollars with attorneys H. J. Solway and D. A. McAkill, while a pistol carrying charge remains pending in county court.
Lonis Brahm sues J M Delgado in the fifty seventh district court alleging disputes over lands and images. The filing outlines claims for relief and requests court action to resolve ownership and usage rights.
Federal investigators press on in the Morris & Co affair as secret service agents probe stock yards fires and burning records. Wagonloads of toilers and bonfires accompany the probe while urged subpoenas loom for grand jury testimony as railroad files remain ready for use. Ogden Armour dismisses rumors of packing houses destroying records to avoid prosecution amid ongoing inquiries.
Washington report notes under federal law about a dozen or more messengers face fines up to 1400 for failing to deliver electoral votes. States mostly sent ballots by mail. Arkansas and North Carolina delays remain. Mississippi is the only state whose vote has not arrived by messenger.
Tyler Texas January 2 Special 16 The Tyler canning factory the largest packing plant in Texas was badly damaged by fire this morning. Hundreds of cases of canned fruit were destroyed. The building was nearly ruined and the loss will reach about $20,000 though the exact amount is not announced. It will be rebuilt.
A pistol carrying charge was filed in county court against Guba Planes after he was removed from the gallery of the Thirty seventh district court. A six shooter was found on him during a search by Deputy Sheriff Maltaborger. Planes was remanded from custody for a $200 bond.
Rose Richter, sister of the accused Terman Richler, testified in the thirty seventh district court amid a tense scene detailing advances made to her by Antonio Planes, which prosecutors say formed the motive for the killing. Attorneys pressed questions as Judge Dwyer and the jury watched closely while the defense countered evidence about Planes and others. The trial proceeded with multiple testimonies and opening arguments scheduled for the morning, including a statement by Manuel Reyes and questions to Chas. D. Cobb.
Park Commissioner Stein pushes to retain trees around the park despite Mayor Callaghan opposing removal for market use. The mayor says business needs trump sentiment and would remove all trees and shrubs if allowed, deferring decisions to the parks and plazas committee.
Officials schedule tomorrow’s council meeting to decide granting use of Bar Hay Plaza parks to the San Antonio Spring Carnival Association. Mayor Callaghan and Emil Frink of the carnival seek a bond to cover potential damages before permission is granted. The hay market use for farmers is reportedly opposed and may affect local access.
City Collector Villemain reports 4818 poll tax receipts issued by yesterday noon. The total voting strength remains uncertain but may exceed 16,000, with many non property owners needing to obtain receipts before February 1. The prior year’s county voting strength was just over 12,400 before poll tax agitation.
Ruth Bryan Loni, daughter of Wahdl Bryan, filed for divorce from William H. Leavitt in Lincoln Nebraska. The petition was synodically withdrawn. T. 5, Ailen, brother-in-law of Mc Brymn, is attorney for petitioner Leavitt is now Je Parla.
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