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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1909

Page

7

Indian student charged with wilful murder at imperial institute

Madar Dhinengri an Indian student arraigned at Westminster police court amid a sensational shooting at the Imperial Institute in London He allegedly killed Lieut General Wyllie and Dr Lalie of Shanghai in self defense he claimed. The case reflects growing political tensions in eastern Bengal and among Indian agitators abroad.

Inden Madar Dhinegri Gol. Wyllie Lalie Shanghai Imperial Institute Westminster Po Lalinaea Calcutta Wyllie Morley Ateié India Col Wryl- Nie Dhinagt Indian Office Laliaeg St. George's Hospital

Police Celebrate Taft Smile as Wages Rise

Chief Van Riper announces a salary increase for police officers and firefighters. Officers will see higher warrants in a few days, with a $5 raise for firemen. City officials framed the move as an official salary adjustment following prior discussions.

Bii Orao Taft

Poughkeepsie Bulletin Flubs Fiscal Note On Shelly Case

A Poughkeepsie bulletin item shows a misread including fiscal terms and a reference to the shelly case. The readable fragment suggests a local note or brief about ongoing matters, with officials involved and a March or date cue implied by the fragment.

Meat charges dismissed by committee in East St. Louis probe

The investigative committee appointed by Secretary Wilson found the East St. Louis federal meat inspection staff honest and efficient. It said Harms’s charges of rotten meat had no factual basis and noted the allegations harmed foreign markets. Secretary Wilson ordered the dismissal of Harris Hisehold and Veterinary Inspector Minhual.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Dr. Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Georgy McCabe Solicitor‘s Department J. F. Harms Federal Meat Inspection Service St. Louis East St. Louis Harris Hisehold Minhual

Ten Homes In Messina Begin Return After Quake

Associated Press dispatch from Messina dated July 2 reports residents slowly resuming occupancy of earthquake damaged houses. Officials maintain strict measures to bar unsafe dwellings while shacks persist but decline in number and severity as the city recovers.

Messine Messina

King's Accouts "Balanced 0. King"

Officials of the Waggoner Bank declined to comment on the indict ment of Walter King former cashier at the Main Street branch for em bezzlement tied to a holdup and theft of 8195 in greenbacks. King posted $4000 bond with Toby King Brown Marwood and others as sureties.

Port Worth Yex Waggoner Bank & Trust Walter King Main Street P Lone Bandit King Toby P. King Brown Marwood R. L. Rodgers W. A. Mauger

Sisters of murdered man witness hanging in Mississippi

In Senatobia on July 2 Stave Veasy, a Black man, was hanged for the murder of A. T. Veasay, a young white man. Four sisters of the victim attended the execution and expressed satisfaction with the sentence, one requesting a last meal that was refused.

Associated Press Senatobia Mis Stave Veasy Fiegro A. T. Veasay

Special Meeting of the School Board

A special meeting of the school board will be held this evening at an unspecified location to consider a bid for new additions at Sam Mouston School Eleanor Brackenridge School and the Fannin 50mm facility.

Ntelock Hida Sam Mouston Eleanor Brackenridge Tin Fannin

Cotton Prices Soar on Exchanges After Government Report

New Orleans bulls celebrate after the government crop report shows a 74.6 condition, with active months rising 25 to 35 points. December and October options jump to 12 cents, with general gains across months while profit taking eases prices later. New York notes flood of orders as prices surge about forty points before retreating.

New York New Orleans New Orleans la Governaéne Burewn New Orleans Bulls New Orleans Exchange Associated Frags

Summer Hotel Fire Strikes Lake Placid Hotel Finisseaurent Burns

Associated Press reports the Hotel Finisseaurent, among Lake Placid's largest, burned last night. Fifty guests were rescued with great difficulty. one man died from burns. Fire officials investigated the cause and redirected emergency response as guests evacuated in the July incident.

Associated Press Lake Placid Hotel Finisseaurent Lake Placit

Reclamation Drive Proceeds for Northeastern Louisiana Lands

Tallulah La July 2 A US Geological Survey team began surveying to reclaim swamp lands in Northeastern Louisiana. The effort targets drainage of more than a million acres, with parish authorities approving an initial expenditure around 3000 dollars for early steps.

Associated Press Tallulah South United States Geological Survey Louisiana

Landslide Buries Nearly 100 Men at New Dock Work

A landslide at the New Port dock project in Monmouthshire England buried nearly 100 men this afternoon. The incident occurred at the work site connected with the new dock and rescuers were rushing to reach those trapped.

Associated Press New Port Monmouthshire England

Local Weather Report for San Antonio and Vicinity

Parily cloudy conditions expected tonight and Saturday. The maximum temperature for the 24 hours ending at 8 am was 98 degrees, with a minimum around 7 degrees above 0. Readings from 1908 1905 12 noon.

Body Identified as Leon Ling in Sigel Case

New York July 2 The autopsy proves the drowned youth in the Hudson is Leon Ling the man suspected of killing Elsie Sigel. Police coroner and reporters confirm the identification based on physical match and Ling’s known appearance. The absence of clothing and water damage complicate certainty.

Leon Ling Associated Press New York Hudson River Tyly Elsin Sigel Fordham Fort George Leon Sige Captain Carr Sigel McDonald Ling van Wagener Leon Ting

Mississippi sues oil firms for 11 million penalty

In Jackson Mississippi on July 2, charges that Texas Oil and Gulf Refining are subsidiaries of the Standard Oil trust and have violated Mississippi anti trust laws. Plaintiffs seek penalties totaling 11 million dollars and perpetual injunctions. Proceedings filed in Harrison County chancery court follow similar suits in Clay County seeking 22 million.

Associated Press Jackson Texas Oil Company Gulf Refining Company Texas Standard 03 Mississippi Channcery Gourk Harrbson County Clay County Standard-Ukl Company of Kentucky Commonwealth Aceky

Liquor Laws Tangled In Early Prohibition Clash

Memphis July 2 The first legal tangle from the new prohibition regime centers on Justice Coleman and advisers as authorities wrestle with conflicting rules. The case involves seized liquor and compulsory public sale while another law bans selling liquids containing alcohol. No clear solution yet. Also, Tony Marcos faces a theft charge for allegedly stealing a Panama hat valued at $3 from L Downeh as city detectives report.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Tenniessen Coleman Justiee Coleman Coiunty J. F. Stowe Tony Marcos L. Downeh

Married One Hour Bigamy Charge Shocks Town

A dramatic report from Cobalt shows a man marrying within an hour of another wedding amid a bigamy charge. A massive fire swept through the business district near the square, causing extensive damage. One man died and another is reported dead, with several children missing and many injured. The blaze destroyed homes and a large portion of the north side of the business area, with losses estimated around a half million dollars.

Associated Press Amy I Lee Agthiouraan Jesh Wal Amd

Governor's Act Spurs Debate Over Railroad Extension

Austin dispatch July reports a heated debate over Governor's interference in Santa Fe's plan to extend from Coleman to Plainview. Supporters say the governor can act to protect towns from being killed by new routes and prestige line projects. Opponents argue government interference violates established rights and favors capital interests.

Austin Vox Hevore von Pedge Santa Fe Coleman Plainview

Strike may involve 25 thousand men

Associated Frees Pittsburg Pa July 2 The present strike of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers again at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company will be materially extended by a strike of the six plate workers of the International Protective Association The wage seals of the latter organization expires July If the strike is general the number of men affected will total nearly twenty one thousand

Associated Frees Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers American Sheet and Tin Plate Company International Protective Association

Rankin says he aspires to higher calling than Texas governorship

In Dallas Texas Rev trearge Rankin declared he seeks a higher calling than political office, replying to questions about possibly running for governor. He offered no further comment beyond noting that being named in such speculation carries no weight with him.

Dallas Tex Daly Y Texas Trearge Rankin

Youth faces theft charge before judge in county court

A youth, charged with theft over 50, appeared before Judge Ben Fisk. Accused of stealing a water diamond stud and curtain clothing from the complainant, Heisler was arraigned, examined, and posted bonds totaling 100. Proceeding described by A W Giles.

Ben Fisk Mal Heiner A. W. Giles Heisler Bond

INE TAKES POISON AFTER DISCOVERY AT SEGUIN

INE is in custody of Deputy Sheriff Underwood at Seguin after discovery of poison. Authorities report the incident as a possible self harm case with no further details available at this time. Insurance and medical teams are coordinating a preliminary assessment.

Sheriff’s Office Underwood Seguin

Seguin Bigamy Charge Tells Of Local Marriage Schemes

Kael-Ty Clark secured a marriage license to wed Mind Boxer Kirk Hunt in Seguin after taking fourth in the county clerk race. Clark and Hunt married by Judge Boy Fisk, then left the city. Seguin authorities report Clark’s suspected bigamy, with Clark under arrest pending removal to San Antonio as his condition permits. Miss Hunt, a Seguin telephone operator, is distressed by the scandal. The license was issued by Deputy County Clerk Alex Coy in normal form.

Kael - Ty Clark Frank R. Newton Forencon Kirk Hunt Segui Clark Miss Hunt Boy Fisk Seguin Les ii San Antonio Shard Hob Underwood Tatteriag Lockhart Affar Huot Alex Coy

Local Man Benjamin Camp Dies of Heart Failure

Benjamin Camp, about 53, at the Sam Bell ranch area, collapsed while waiting at the Silver Ring saloon on Commerce Street. Officials cite heart failure. funeral arrangements follow with survivors including a wife and several children. Camp had been in ill health for weeks and came to the city for treatment.

Benjamin Camp Aman Sam Bell Ranch Dacedent Imornlog Silver King Commerce Street

Puller Down Fence Leads to Malicious Mischief Charge

In county court J. DeNfoss and A. Natthews face malicious mischief charges brought by C. B. Watters for pulling down a fence. Secretary Cartington Losgrew and B. Carington of the Business Men's club were noted. Carington left at 1:25 for Taylor to address the Taylor Business Men's club at its inaugural meeting.

J. 1 DeNfoss A. Natthews C. B. Watters Cartington Losgrew B. Carington Business Men’s Club Taylor Taylor Business Men’s Club

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DR. Lalieaca Astociated Calestta Castern Bengal Arabian Dehoz Bulletin Poughkeepsie Comnell Shelly Caom Harms and Bischoff San Antonio and Vicinity Saturda Washington, DC White House River White Texas Oil and Gulf Refining Companies OIL Trust Austin Cobalt George C. Rankin Falk Earl Clark Miss Hazel K Hunt Ine Ben Camp Steckman
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