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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

7

USTA RAID MEXICO REACHED NEAR RIVER CROSSING

Revolt near Las Vacas Mexico prompts United States marshals to pursue rebels. Basilio Ramirez wounded and arrested. warrants issued for others. Mexican troops reportedly killed and captured revolutionaries near Comstock. Troops dispatched including Sheriff Robison and Customs Collector Dawe. Rebels held by river guards and likely to be arrested if crossing.

Iimenez United States Fred Lancaster Las Vacas Mex Santa Rosa Eugene Nolte United States District Allommay CG A.‘ Borntoua Min Tver Comstock Robinson Val Verds Dawe

Shot Fails To Stop Quarry In Early Morning Incident

A pistol shot near South Concha and Matamoras startled residents as Police Officer Dorrier attempted to halt two Mexico suspects who escaped after arrest. One man, Martiano Soto, was detained, armed with a dagger, arraigned and fined 150 dollars for disturbing the peace. he denied dagger ownership and the weapon was turned over to Marshal Matermann.

South Concha Matamoras Street Dorrier Mexico Martiano Soto Soto Marshal Matermann

Debaters John F Onion and Rev Arthur Jones Meet Tonight

John F Onion candidate for state Senator and Rev Arthur W Jones state Prohibition chair hold a joint debate on Alamo plaza tonight as part of an 11 discussion series after a Beeville audience. The event aims to clarify positions on prohibition and features exchanges between the two figures. The debate starts at 7:30 o'clock.

John F. Onion Arthur W. Jones State Prohibition Committee Alamo Plaza Beeville Rev. Jones Orton Cebite Harriet Onton O'Elorliu

Board in Bexar County Shies at Political Row

In Bexar County the commissioner's court refused to rule on who chairs the executive committee. J. Bass, county chairman, sought election booth and ballot box details for the July 26 primary. The order was rescinded pending a settlement of who constitutes the chairman while Bass claimed the post. The majority feared giving one side advantage during the dispute. County property remains unused.

Besar County Bexar County Kroegey and Sommers Shook Poor Meyers Bags Tertell Mrr Bass

Rail lines plan Texas freight rate increase

Special to the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports railroad officials say all lines into Texas will raise freight charges by about half per carload, boosting state costs by an estimated 3 million dollars annually. The increase, decided at a secret St. Louis meeting, takes effect August 10 and covers Texas routes to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Denver. The Port Worth Freight Bureau launched a remonstrance campaign and will seek Interstate Commerce Commission review, while local agents deny receipt of notices.

Hée Light Fort, Worth Tex Texas St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Denver Port Worth

Weather forecast for Bus da tonic and vicinity tonight and Saturday

Tonight and Saturday will see warm weather with a low around 70 and a high near 94. The city weather office notes today’s readings compare with last year’s figures as a baseline, and forecasts indicate continued warm conditions into the weekend.

Naval Weather Renore Throman

Bryan Chosen Democratic Nominee Amid Turbulent Convention

Denver July 10 William Jennings Bryan Nebraska was nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention amid frenzied scenes. The roll call showed Bryan leading with 89214 votes to Johnson 46 and Gray 5974 in a night of turmoil and declaration as the party standard bearer.

Denver Col William Jennings Bryan Nebraska United States Ualiot W. J. Bevan Johnson Judge Gray

Bryan nominates self as Democratic candidate for president

Yateview Lincoln Nel July 10 William Jennings Bryan declares his nomination for the presidency. He says the office requires singleness of purpose and that he seeks re election only if elected by the people, stressing duty to God and country. The statement emphasizes duty over ambition and seeks to serve the public without personal pressure.

Yateview Lincoln Nel William Jennings Bryan Democratic Party Unis Alectade

Five Negro Insane Patients to Be Sent to Asylum

Five African American inmates at Bexthr county jail are to be moved next Monday to the asylum where officials say the facility can better care for them. The contingent includes four men and a woman held for periods ranging from four months to three years. Chief Deputy Sheriff Brainer orders guards to transport the prisoners to the asylum.

Bexthr Ause Ti Mings Sherif Brainer George Balgel

Woman dies after taking poison at San Antonio home

Mrs Mary McBride, 20, a pretty woman from Little Rock Arkansas, took 26 bichloride of mercury tablets at 11 PM at 404 Bena Vista Street. She died at the city hospital this morning after doctors Withers and McDonald labored all night. Her husband, employed at a moving picture show, and her family in Arkansas had been in San Antonio two months. The body is at Azil's parlors while a coroner’s certificate notes the act was in personal crisis.

Mary McBride Weinek City Hospital Tirs Withers McDonald Nad Bena Vista Street Mirs McBride San Antonio Little Teak Ark Aizik Umachold Gorong

Kern Favored for Second Place at Denver Convention

Denver convention notes tilt toward John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president as Gov Folk exits the race. Bryan delegates push Kern while Josiah Marvel seeks to block Judge Gray’s name. Handy nominates Gray, though Gray’s stance covers both president and vice president.

Convention Hall Denver Folk Governor Store Missouri Kerns Indiana Josiah Marvel Gray Judge Gray Texas Mr. Marvel Irving Handy Handy

Many Men Considered For Vice-Presidency

Denver dispatch reports a heated overnight session with delegates drifting to hotels for informal talks on the vice presidency. Bryan allies discuss candidates including Kern, Gaines, Mitchell, Towne, Howell, and Folk, with Gray and Delaware or Missouri ties shaping late rumors. Bryan’s influence remains decisive as others push for strongest, most acceptable running mate.

Byran John W. Kern Indiana Kentucky Gaines John Mitchell James Smith New Jersey Bryant Bryan Charles A. Towne Martin, W. Tittleton Lewis Nixon New York Francis Missouri

Duress at City Hospital Prompted Poison Attempt

A woman was removed from a location and given poison, with police notified and Doctors Wilhers and McDonald attending. She was transported to the city hospital in serious condition where efforts to revive her failed. Her body was expected to be shipped tonight to Mitta Rock.

Poisen RL. Wilhers McDonald Tony

Judge Gray Shows No Disappointment at Convention

Wilmington July 10 Judge Gray declined to comment on the convention action and said he took no part in the nominating efforts. He would accept the presidency if nominated and sanctioned by the convention but did not seek the honor.

Denver Chives Bryan Browe Palace Bevan Tincoln Bryan Lincoln Gray Delaware Wilmington Del Lim

Governor’s Supporters Rally Amid Political Tides

Special to The Light Austin reports Governor Sanphell's allies waking to the situation as the executive department faces a flood of letters pledging support and telephonic backing from supporters statewide.

Austin Willams Sanphell McOnd

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