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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
5
City health department reports for 1907 08 period ending May 34 1908 indicate the Negro population suffers higher death rates while births are markedly low. White population shows higher births with lower deaths. overall mortality among Blacks is flagged as a serious concern in a city of about 100 000.
In New York, two Haitian merchants Adolf Valbrune and Dantel Theodule escaped a government-ordered execution after a telegram bearing Nord Alexis name was halted in Port au Prince. They fled aboard the Wilhelm II toward New York, aided by friends, and later sought escape to Curaçao to avoid arrest.
A lake of oil covering over a square mile in Vera Cruz burned for five days after a worker’s mistake ignited an underground reservoir near the San Geronimo river, destroying machinery and threatening a large oil field. The blaze forced evacuations and alarms along a 200 mile front as authorities assess damages and future of the field.
New York July 11 The Hearst papers the American and Journal publish a loss of confidence in the Democratic party and in William J Bryan. They indicate Hearst will not support Bryan in the coming fight.
Bisley July 11 The American rifle team won the international match displaying a strong lead after yesterday's shooting. They built on a 4 point start and steadily extended their advantage in six yard trials, gaining the Olympic games championship with points to spare as the event concluded.
San Francisco July 14 workers at a sanitary reduction plant found the body of John Buchioft a ten year old boy buried in four feet of garbage. Police suspect murder given the corpse condition and surrounding circumstances.
State Representative W L Blanton quit the race for renter amid a stir in Gainesville Texas as he withdraws from the legislature race. Blanton authored the Texas pure fund law with R E B Coffer and W H O'Brien remaining as candidates in the district.
Six boys named Joe Wimberly Freq Wilson Sidney Fa Watter Albert Kooth and Frank Moore aged nine to thirteen were rounded up by the watch after riding in a freight car near the East Yards of the Southern Pact Railroad company. They were brought to the county jail and are being held pending notification of their parents.
Ayano Texas report notes Conatable Hebert Kemper of Pyaitla Hill Limestone County posted bail of $20,000 after being charged with murder in the death of Ben Parsons a wealthy farmer. The court fixed the bond citing knowledge of the crime and rising tensions in the community.
AUan CHECKS: On b. 0. P AUan CHECKS: On b. 0. P Not Springs Way by M1-7 have ve calved a dozen checks since I have tigen in Hot Springs from people who wished to make the first contetuador to ha republican party for thy ca yaign. sei Guo. R.heldva, of New York, treasurer of the national rents hievon committe, tadily. Asked when he would open fin ofine for the recent of campaten funds,Mr. Sheldon re led he would deo yo In New Yoris Monday warning. He leaves here to night. The many conferrness that have been held by Win Tl, Trit concerning Plane for the campign during the past week have prevented him from devoting much attention to his cor respondence and it is necessary to keep pace with the flood of letters that are coming to him. Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the ropbi nam patio committee, Postmaster General Meyer and Wm. Nelson Crom well left today. Today Shier Daver, secretary of re National republican committes, arrive d on an early train and was the fret caller Mr. Taft saw in his arm.
A large contingent of Elks, including Jeffries and James J. Jeffries, travels from the West to Dallas for the national gathering next week. California and Pennsylvania delegations arrive tonight, with Dallas preparing a grand parade and elaborate street decorations.
Cloudy conditions with a low of 70 and high of 96 degrees for the 24 hours ending 8 o'clock this morning. A daily temperature record is noted at the weather office with comparisons to last year. Widespread unsettled patterns expected across the country with warmer than usual conditions.
Citizens lament the looming execution of J. Williams known as Doc Williams, scheduled July 1 for murder near the Lavernia road. The article recalls the historic scaffold used for multiple hangings, noting past delays, the death watch, and the steady religious comfort Williams receives as he faces death.
Special to The Med Austin Tex June 1 The San Antonio company paid taxes on gross receipts totaling 142692 for the San Antonio Traction while Sonny paid 167204 in gross receipts and taxes of 1259 are listed for the quarter with adjustments noted.
Special in The Light Austin reports the Texas rail commission member Storey says an official advisory on a proposed 10 percent interstate freight rate increase is pending. He notes the commission cannot alter interstate rates but plans to file a protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Texas rail earnings may justify some increase. Fort Worth notes freight rates to Texas will rise August 10 and similar boat rates follow, based on a Morgan mine disaster report.
John D. Kern Democratic vice presidential candidate announces he will stay in danger until Monday then travel to Lincoln with the national Democratic committee. He will visit Chicago Wednesday and return to Indianapolis Friday. Arrangements are being made for a reception here.
George A. Scott, a longtime resident and the oldest white settler in the area, died early this morning at age 99. He was well known throughout Texas for his long life and community ties.
Troops arriving from Leon Springs pass through the city after maneuvers at the San Antonio and Aransas Pass route. Some proceed this afternoon and tomorrow morning while others head west. A train of eight cars leaves the Southern Pacific depot bound for Houston Beaumont Orange Timpson Cleveland Navasota and others go south to Laredo.
United States Customs Inspector H C 8 Smith announced auctions on July 22 at 10 am in the federal building for 506 drawn works seized while being smuggled from Mexico. Items include shirtwaists tablecloths and similar fabric goods. Also 500 smuggled Mexican cigars 196 packages of cigarettes and 17 gallons of mescal. A second auction on July 23 at 10 am will sell moving pictures Alina seized while smuggled from Mexico.
Chairman Bass unchanged on the primary plan amid county executive disputes. He rejects overtures to share presiding officers or election officers but allows limited representation under a Dr Cathay rule and maintains his appointed presiding judges.
A wireless message from Dr. EB Mezes in Italy informs the University of Texas board that he has accepted the presidency to fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Houston’s resignation. Earlier, the board elected Dr. Meeks, a faculty member, to the post, causing this rapid change in leadership.
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