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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
6
The Thaw insanity trial neared a verdict as Justice Dowling instructed the jury on mental defect and criminal responsibility. Hatred or revenge were ruled not insanity, and jurors began reexamining exhibits before deliberation.
The American battleship fleet led by Rear Admiral Evins advances toward the Strait of Magellan, passing Cane Virgins as it makes a slow approach amid the Horn region rumors and uncertain reports from January.
Secret business of great importance kept the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen in this city for four extra days. Tim Shea of Peoria, vice grand master, declined to reveal details but noted the extended session showed urgency. Speakers Folin McNamee of Indianapolis and Meyers of Austin addressed attendees as visiting members prepared to depart, while grand officers headed to Fort Worth and Dallas for ongoing duties. A banquet and a ladies' saclery event were also scheduled at Turner Hall.
Finishing touches went on elaborate decorations at the San Antonio club rooms for the annual club racer night. Nearly a hundred invitations were issued and the quarter will be crowded for several hours as flowers lanterns and other decor transform the room into a fairyland with Turkish gypsy and snrag themes and an orchestra in attendance.
New York January 31 Depositors rushed the Oriental bank which closed by order of the state superintendent of banks. The bank owed individual depositors 7.58 million and 3.48 million to banks bankers and brokers with a capital of 75 thousand and a surplus of 913 thousand. Leonard state bank examiner was placed in charge this morning.
County officials confront Judge Shook and Southwestern Company over a February deadline to remove all county wires and phones from the courthouse. The move, tied to antitrust concerns, prompts potential injunctions as officials resist, paying for private service rather than county wiring.
The Galveston Hazelsburg and San Antonio Railway plans allocate over 250000 for San Antonio work in coming months. A New Braunfels avenue viaduct with subways at Nolan and Lamar crossings will be built to fit revised plans by railroad engineers and City Engineer W M Giraud. After completion, yard facilities will be expanded to relieve congestion. General manager W G Van Vleck authorized starting work per city ordinance after consulting Mayor Callaghan and a special aldermanic committee.
A San Antonio Light notice announces a concealed word contest with 22 free seats for the correct sentence built from scattered words. Prizes range from six seats to two orchestra seats, awarded to the first 11 correct answers based on arrival time and accuracy, with the contest closing February 11 and results published February 12.
J. A. Arnold of Beaumont, secretary of the legislative committee of the Commercial Secretaries association, is in San Antonio. A state convention of the association will be held in Fort Worth on March 12 to discuss future legislation along commercial lines. Arnold has assurances San Antonio will be well represented at the Fort Worth convention.
Fair and colder tonight and Saturday with a cold wave. Temperatures near 94 degrees expected for the day. Winds light to moderate, with variable directions. Weather office reports and comparison with two years ago follow.
A stance against moral difference between gambling and stock market speculation. It argues that property owners must fulfill obligations or lose privileges, condemns corrupt business and politics as puppetry to powerful interests, and calls for honest dealings in all areas of life.
The weather observer warns of a norther likely to bring a sharp drop in temperature to well below freezing within hours. Morning readings showed 72 degrees, but trees and roses are already blooming and may suffer heavy damage if the cold spell arrives as predicted.
One of the largest single-party ticket sales in San Antonio occurred when the Southern Pacific railroad office processed an $8000 cash payment for the Madam Hutter butterfly company. The deal included tickets for the entire company from here to San Francisco with return to Kansas City, plus stayover privileges on all routes. A special train configuration—two baggage cars two tourist sleepers a standard Pullman sleeper a day coach and a diner—was arranged to Los Angeles, Cal.
Stilwell president of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad and about half of his investors will arrive in this city tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock over the Line from Mexico, where they have been inspecting the completed portion of the Orion railroad.
Dr Bliem was selected by the school board to represent the body in awarding diplomas to graduates at the upcoming commencement. George W Brackenridge offered to donate 112.50 toward the purchase of two additional sewing machines, with the remainder supplied by the school.
Four immigrants filed their naturalization papers today to secure declarations of intention for the may term of court. Gus Krueger born Germany 40 came to this city in 1892 Panto Gasar born in Cualuils Austria and arrived seven years ago Richhard Peter born Niederenzen Germany 29 arrived in 1904 and Ludwig Stefek Austria 2 has been in the United States for three years The clerk expects to be busy over the next three days organizing documents for many petitioners with the May 4 opening in sight.
President Roosevelt states in a special message to Congress that without remedies for injunction abuses a revolt against the process may follow. He seeks additional legislation governing labor capital relations, railroad and common carriers, and proposes amendments to the Sherman Act to allow coordinated actions under oversight. He defends his actions against Standard Oil and Santa Fe rebates, condemns predatory wealth and trusts, and urges employer liability reform and ethical standards in business and politics.
A quotation argues the supreme court found employers liability laws unconstitutional only for intrastate cases while Congress may regulate interstate commerce. The piece says the court supports tightening the bill to cover a constitutionally enforceable class, strengthening provisions within that scope to adapt to interstate commerce concerns.
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