ND Tidings After Mrs Perez Disappearance Mystery
Police puzzled by the missing woman case as numerous unverified reports flood the inquiry. Authorities urge caution as lead details prove hard to confirm.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
6
Police puzzled by the missing woman case as numerous unverified reports flood the inquiry. Authorities urge caution as lead details prove hard to confirm.
West End reports say a woman matching Mrs Canuta Perez, ill from a bite months ago, vanished six days ago from her San Patlo Street home. Police investigated sightings near West End Lake and Madarasz Park but found no conclusive proof.
In St Louis the national convention of the Unemployed outlined three resolutions shaping its platform. Led by chairman James Bud Howe two proposals push constitutional amendments to aid the jobless and empower Congress to act on employment schemes. A third backs a colonization plan with land allotments, government housing, and low interest mortgages.
Knoxville Tenn Jan 29 The Maryville college forward fund was completed yesterday with 226000 secured after a three year campaign for a 20000 subscription. Andrew Carnegie and the Southern Educational board contributed forty thousand toward the fund.
The Schools of Itv Ow esbo report an overdraft with a June 1 1910 balance of 409 41 and a total education cost of 342403 41. The budget estimate was prepared today, highlighting overdraft implications.
An informal school board conference in the Washer Building reviewed Ha. W. Tynan’s budget plan. The report shows September 1 to January 2 receipts of 88 459.12 and expenditures of 108 800.69, with a 21 947.57 overdraft. Projections indicate a June 1, 1909 deficit of 256,694.57 and total year expenses of 285,708.84, including major items such as teachers salaries and Halls Memorial school costs. A petition by Prof. J. M. Hatbert for more room at school No. 2 was deferred to a special Monday evening meeting to address space needs and the tax rate for the coming year.
New York January 29. A. Warri man, who returned yesterday after a 10 day southern trip inspecting the Georgia Central lines, did not visit his offices by day but stayed at his Fifth Avenue home. He said the southern trip greatly benefited his health.
Wheat prices for No 2 classes are listed in Kansas City with small variations. Fort Worth cattle receipts reach about 2000 head with steers and heifers trading steady. Hog prices show limited movement with high and low points noted.
Washington January 2 1929 General W Perkins of J P Morgan Co and Oskleigh Thorne president of the Trust Company of America testified before a special Senate Judiciary Committee session on the presidents authority in any lax enabling the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel. The hearing began at 10 45 a m behind closed doors.
Municipal and school tax receipts will be separated under a contract between the city assessor and the school board. The assessor will complete the separation before turning receipts over to the school board, then to the city collector for collection. A similar agreement with Mr Villemain is expected.
Washington reports that Caveridge has introduced a bill to modify the employer liability act to address objections raised by later organizations. The measure reportedly meets the approval of President Roosevelt and President Taft and may be urged for passage in the current session, with labor groups urging President Taft to endorse it in his initial message.
Eu gene Ogden, a white boy, was severely injured when a Tamber wagon hit him while he rode a bicycle along thoroughfare near Morey Street at 4 o'clock this morning. He received temporary medical attention before being taken to his home on South Concha Street. Police report the wagon crossed the path of the bicycle and struck the rider, throwing him to the asphalt with force.
After fourteen days in a coma Jack Wilken remains alive at the hospital. He was seriously wounded in the head during the Grand Central Hotel tragedy. Doctors report dwindling hope for recovery, while his condition slowly worsens each day.
Chief Inspector Berkshire reports major progress in breaking up an underground Chinese smuggling ring entering the United States via El Paso and other crossings. He notes arrests across Paso, Fort Worth, and Santa Fe areas, with many to face hearings. the crackdown aims to reduce illegal entries and customs evasion in the coming year.
Forecast for San Antonio shows a mild night with cool conditions and a low near 42 degrees. Saturday temperatures may peak around 60 degrees with a gentle breeze and partly cloudy skies.
A strong cold wind fueled a blaze at Ardmore injuring and killing residents. Vernon Littlejohn, 45, employed by a Dallas optical firm, died from burns while his wife Maggie Robertson of Aulpttur, Oklahoma, was critically burned and may die. Fire broke out yesterday morning at their home, with others escaping in night clothes as flames spread quickly.
A Boone County jury quickly convicted Charles Stinant, a Black man aged 4, for an incident involving Mrs. Lavett. Gunnet Wins sentenced to hang February 26 by Judge Hudgins. Locals fear racial tension and potential transfer to Hope. Lovett is seriously ill and believed to be in danger if brought for the hanging.
New Orleans Jan 29 President Cabrera of Guatemala issues sweeping sanitary precaution mandating vaccination for every person arriving from Guatemala. Officials say the measure aims to curb supposed matrox fears though reports of exaggerated cases are likely overstated. the vaccine order is expected to reduce transmission risk as travelers enter the country.
A savage storm roars across the western states including San Antonio with winds up to 72 miles an hour blowing down telegraph poles and crippling rail and telegraph service. Temperatures plummet, widespread dust, and heavy frost threaten the region as rail lines report major delays and some lines halt entirely. Reports from Dallas Fort Worth and Wichita Falls describe damaged smokestacks, suspended building activity, and ruined communications as the storm moves eastward with forecasts of freezing conditions tomorrow.
A petition was filed today in the Bitty seventh court by Willam Rex demanding the removal of the disabilities that prevent collecting a judgment awarded to Ais against the Sam Antonio and Avansas Pass mule routt. The case notes the respondent is a minor, seeking majority to collect the judgment.
In New Orleans on January 29, the Cotton Council and central labor unions condemned Judge Wrights sentence against American Federation of Labor officials. They urged President Roosevelt to grant clemency and aid the imprisoned labor leaders.
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