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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

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Fog Shrouded Express Collision Near Altoona Kills Three

In dense fog the westbound St. Louis express second section crashed into the first at Summer Hill, twenty five miles west of Altoona, killing three aboard the sleeper and injuring six, including a Pullman conductor and a Philadelphia Pullman porter. A rush of officials and doctors followed, with crews aiding the injured and awaiting clearer reports.

Altoona St. Louis Express Philadelphia Summer Hill Joz.i, Taylor Brooklyn Charles F. Rung New York M. J. Kegdy Jersey City Charles Coleman W. F. Johnson Cincinnati Adam Rankin Green Street Anderson W. B. Kissell Pittsburg Johnson Rankin Kissel Altoona Hspital Pennsylvania Railroad A. Tequest Johnstown Cond McKean

Carrington Reelected Club Secretary at Directors Meeting

John B. Carrington retained secretary duties and I M Bennett Jr. kept treasurer post for the Business Men's club with salaries up to 2100 annually. Directors opposed the Love bank guaranty bill and planned fundraising publicity and regional club organizing trips to Hondo Sabinal Castroville D Hanis and Uvalde.

John B. Carrington I. M. Bennett, Jr Business Men's Club Carrington Pobttelty Canmistra Hondo Sabinal Castroville D'Hanis Uvalde Tatler Wolff Hy BE. Hildebrand George B. Taliaferro L. J. Hart 4. M. Aubray W. [. Stiles J. N. Brown B. J. Manermann J.- HK. Wirkpatrick Charles Grachner C. B. Mullaly

Archbishop Blenk to Ride Auto in City Visit

Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans will visit the city and ride in an auto tour hosted by the Knight of Columbus this afternoon near Mission Joep. The organizing committee includes Woods, Buckley, Edward Tynan, Conroy, and Monger. A community meal with roast meats and fish is offered at low prices at Matthews Delicatessen and Cafeteria, 222 Losoya Street.

Archbishop Blenk New Orleans Knighta of Columbus Char U Woods M. B. Buckley Idhwari Edward Tynan Thos. L. Conroy M. D. Mongerrate Matthews Qelieatensen and Cafeteria Losoya Street

San Antonio Health Report Names City Leader in December

December vital statistics from the San Antonio health department show 95 native deaths and a death rate of 8.50 per 1000, placing the city at the front rank in health reporting. Copies of the December report are sent to 135 U.S. cities.

San Antonio United States City Health Department

Marriage Licenses for Hickory Creek Area Names Havesy and Davis

Havesy Turnipssed and Louise 2. Cook, William Mellhenny and Myrtle Martin, O. L. Davis and Alta M. Dalley listed among marriage license holders in a local docket, reflecting recent partnerships and civic records.

Havesy Turnipssed Louise 2. Cook William Mellhenny Myrtle Martin O. L. Davis Alta M. Dalley

Avalanche Claims Four At Camp Bird Mine Ouray

Four men at Camp Bird mine in Ouray were killed when a massive avalanche struck late yesterday. The cook house was buried as thousands of tons of snow rock and dirt swept down the mountain side. The body recovery will be delayed into next summer and fears extend to eight teams and a bullion stage carrying $6000 in gold and passengers feared in the slide path.

Grand Junction Col Camp Bird Ouray Cougar

Arch Bishop Blenk Feted by Dallas Knights of Columbus

More than 200 people attended a reception at the Knights of Columbus hall in Dallas honoring Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans during a brief visit to Texas. Archbishop Kean of Dubuque was unable to attend due to illness. Judge Dwyer gave the welcome, and Blenk praised Texas potential.

Knights of Columbus Hall Archbishop Blenk New Orleans Blahap Forest Kean Dubuque Iowa Bishop Forest Dwyer Texas Blenk Knights of Columbus Edward Tynan P.C. Woods Sisters of Ha Good Shepherd H. A. Constanthieau Dorlas San Fernando Cathedral Quinn, Valence and Carrier St. Mary's Church Jos, Warelng St Peter Oliver's William Campbell Wiliam Menger

Man Arrested Over Objection to West Commerce Street Show

Jose Nicias, a San Antonio Mexican newspaper reporter, faced Judge Buckley in the corporation court for disturbing the peace after objecting to a moving picture. Witness KR Garan, the show’s proprietor, testified the defendant caused a scene by loud talking and threatened to denounce the theater. Nicias claimed he only asked removal of the film and was struck several times.

Reemaa West Commerce Atreet Jose Nicias San Antonio Ve Micite Mexico Buckley Corporation Court KR. J. Garan

Fight Over Delayed Work Sparks Knife Clash at Plaza

Alfonso Torres and Teon Parez, Mexican workers at a chile find, clashed with knives rocks and fists at Alkumo plaza. Officer Henvelt arrested them on affray charges. No serious injuries reported. both defendants appeared in police court with only minor bruises from the dispute over late arrival for work.

Alkumo Plaza Alfonso Torres Teon Parez Chile Henvelt Tenarl Lata

Free Richter In 18 Minutes Ends Sensational Trial

The jury found Herman J. Richter not guilty of Antonio Planes death in the Thirty-seventh district court. Verdict reached at 6:28 after an 18 minute suspense, amid a highly publicized case involving Richter’s prominent family. Planes, a baker, died September 19, 1988, at Moran saloon. Gabriel Planes, detained briefly on guns and threats charges, later held on a $500 peace bond.

Herman J. Richter Antonion Thirty-seventh Chas Baker Dwyer Richter San Antonio Antonio Planes Moran San Luis South Laredo Rechter Gabrial Planes Dewwased Butak Judes Ben Fisk

Prohibition Advocate Attacks Anti Prohibition Press

Rev. George R. Stuart of Cleveland Tennessee railed against anti prohibition papers during a two hour address at First Baptist Church. He claimed they lie and would drip if water were poured on them, alleging the press cites Maine and other wet states. he vowed a solid dry south where Tyner would be inaccessible and proclaimed that prohibition can be achieved despite opposition.

George R. Stuart Cleveland, Tenn First Baptist Church Anti Prohibition Press Anti Press Maine Prohibition States Tyner

Two Great Tributes to Lincoln in Woman's Home Companion

The article reviews Laura Spencer Porter’s tribute The Mothers of Lincoln in the February Woman's Home Companion, highlighting Lincoln's humble birth on a Kentucky farm and the influence of his two mothers. It also notes Balfour Ker's full-page painting The Young Dreamer, painted in Illinois, depicting Lincoln as a boy with a booted leg on a cabin floor and a gaze toward a future of greatness.

Hng Abraham Lincoln Kentucky Ker Ilinois Lincoln

Cotton census shows 13 million bales ginned by Jan 16

Washington January 23 There were 13 667 231 running bales as cotton gin ned from the growth of 190 to January 16 last as against 10 339 861 a year ago and 21 442 active glimorler against 27 386 a year ago according to the census bureau report today.

Washington Jan

Black woman fatally hurt in Pilot Point shooting

Special to She Light from Denton Texas reports Bessia Wilding, a Black woman, died instantly after being shot near Pilot Point. Police seek John Williams, her husband or kin, as investigators probe the public safety incident and motive.

Denton Tex Bessia Wilding Pilot Point John Wiliams

Births Reported for Avant Buckley Reagan

Girl born January 21 to Mr and Mrs J Ty Avant 885 Hoodstreet. Boy born January 14 to Mr and Mrs H Buckley 16 Lake avenue. Hoy born January 16 to Mr and Mrs D Reagan 413 Stafford Avenue.

J. Ty Avant Hoodstreet H. Buckley Lake Avenue Hoy D. Reagan Stafford Avyonte

Palestine the hope of the Jews in Zionism talk

A. H. Fromenson, New York Jewish editor, spoke at Temple Bet-M about Zionism and argued that a Jewish colony in Palestine is essential for emancipation of Jews in Europe. He said no European country offers full rights except England and that Palestine colonization would be self guard. Samuel Marks introduced the speaker to a large audience.

Temple Bet-M A. H. Fromenson New York Foresting Fromenaon Europe England Palestine Samuel Marks Tha Gonaker

Poll tax payments expected at county office today

County Tax Collector John A Bitter reports about 600 poll tax payments expected today. The rush day sees crowds at the office with 145 receipts issued by 11 am. Yesterday 281 payments were made, bringing the total to 624.

John A. Bitter

Taft Quits Georgia for Panama Trip

Rupieta Ga January 23 Taft left here this morning for Charleston. He will sail for Panama Monday. His departure drew a large crowd at the station who gave a cheer as the special train pulled away to bid him farewell.

Rupieta Tait Charleston Panaga

FIGHT WITH THUGS NETS 5 DEAD IN LONDON AREA

Five killed and twenty wounded after a mob raid in Hialians attempt at an Alehway robbery near Walthamtown a suburb of London. The Italian attackers were chased by a posse and committed suicide. among the dead are a policeman and a young boy with two police and three boys among the wounded. City Marshal Chas Van Riper notes new dog control law allowing pounds to hold and euthanize stray dogs after three days unless claimed.

Hondon Walthamtown London Alehway

Arrest Two After Stranger Is Robbed

Two men were arrested yesterday afternoon in connection with a robbery of E K A Graham a Hannibal real estate dealer. A sum of 77 dollars was taken along with a prerenat, railroad ticket, overcoat, and railway ticket. Police Yeoman Sernaoon made the arrests on a description. The suspects will be transferred to county officials for possible theft over 50 dollars charges. The victim Irahan had recently arrived and stayed at a cheap downtown boarding hall while his room was broken into in his absence. The ticket was recovered from one suspect. the money was not.

Ac Graham Hannibal Irahan Serna Oon

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