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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
5
A July dispatch from Tabriz reports revolutionaries seizing control of a Persian town while government defenders run out of ammunition and retreat. In a conflicting Petersburg patch, officials claim government troops have repelled the uprising and that horsemen loyal to Rachim Ritin are now exacting vengeance.
Out of Obseapo July 18 report on United States Senator Clark of Wyoming, who suffered a nervous collapse at the Auditarium Annex. The condition is now reported as greatly improved according to May updates.
Special to The Light Dallas July 18 The Rock Island announces a plan to build a railroad outer line from Mangum Oklahoma through Western Texas to El Paso also crossing New Mexico to Carlabad It would pass through Childress Freygai Lubbock and Brownfield The route shortens Mexico to northern cities distance by seven days
District Judge Allen ruled in the Thom Sut Marble Company versus President Gompers and officers of the American Moderation of Labor and related bodies. The labor faction seeks $50,000 and jail terms for alleged boycotting. Autonomy supporters argue they are not compelled to testify in the ongoing prosecution, fearing self incrimination.
Ning boys from Dallas join the United States Navy training program in San Francisco aboard a training ship. San Antonio enlistees include J. Kennon J. King F. Suberg G Sarran Reimschister Lockwood and H J Rason as apprentice seamen Hy Engelhacht enters as a wal passer while Hy Ranger, a putters mate nf the Aird class, re enlists after four years. Recruitment saw 28 applicants examined, 11 accepted, nine enlisted, five failed to appear. The recruiting office will open again next Monday morning at 4 o clock.
The plan to break the world long distance balloon record unfolds from Lexington Park as balloons launched at minute intervals aim to crown a new distance winner. San Antonio, previously winner of the Chirra flight race, faced an accident that prevented its arrival, with 20,060 spectators expected at Lexington Park.
In North Fort Worth residents vow to hunt incendiaries after a string of arsons, including a recent blaze at the White City that damaged a dozen homes. Authorities struggle to arrest the culprits as anger grows and damages reach about $100,000.
Alejandro Flores, a 47-year-old WMexi can, was crushed to death while digging a gravel pile at Bast End yesterday afternoon. A rock and dirt embankment collapsed, burying him. colleagues summoned help, but medical efforts failed. Flores, long employed by the city street department, left a wife and children. funeral set for 8 PM at the Sai Fernando cemetery.
In the Forty-fifth district court this morning, George L. Hause filed suit against Leon Le Comte and others to seek relief and damages.
Tonight and Sunday expect showers and cooler air. Minimum temperatures around four to six degrees, with record highs noted in today’s weather data. Countrywide conditions show varying rainfall and cooler trends continuing into the coming period.
Fairview Nebraska July 18 1908 Bryan’s speech signals labor support from Central Labor Union Lincoln and telegrams from labor leaders nationwide congratulating him. A dispatch from Elo Pennsylvania quotes Samuel Gompers denying sending a cablegram to Win It Wearst prompting inquiry into the author. Indianapolis Tad July 18 John W Worn Democratic candidate for vice president visits Kokomo Indiana with reception and brief address. Lat er Taft in Little Springs Arkansas July 18 makes rapid progress on finalizing acceptance speech and revising language before approval.
An officer in Salonik and commander of the Yurtinh foes at Monastir was assassinated in barracks at Monatly. The killing is connected with the Young Turkey movement and reflects ongoing political strife in the region.
In New Veltalo on July 18 Prosk Ilen Stinley of the New Nxtnty Bayings ball received a telegram from Jose A. Jiminez commandant of Police at Ensenada Mexico directing toward Atlantic at Wm T. Walker director treasurer of the banks, timed by United States authorities today.
Birmingham, Ali, reports of quiet in the mining district as union miners conduct sit ins. Troops and a Gatling gun deployed to Blossburg. Major Dodge injured in Friday fight at Jefferson. arrests of strikers continue. Sheriff Higdon meets with Governor Comer to discuss removal of cavalry. The black man wounded at Temiblic yesterday died.
The report covers six national banks in San Antonio showing assets, deposits, circulation and loans at the close of business on a Wednesday when the comptroller of the currency requested a report. Deposits rose by 3.15 million in five months, indicating rapid growth and local prosperity under the era.
A mysterious blaze at 1 am on West Commerce Street damaged multiple small retail shops. The warehouse, valued at about $1000, suffered structural damage around $1000. Garza & Contreras faced the heaviest losses with goods valued near $900 and $500 in damage. Fire caused by unknown origin also affected F Acosta’s grocery with stock and contents damaged. insurance totaled $826.
July 18 Detroit reports Cameron Currie & Co placed in receivership after a dissolution suit by Cameron Currie against Louis Case. Fred Austin named receiver by Judge Mandell. The firm owes creditors over 1,045,000 and ties to major exchanges in New York Boston Chicago.
A telegram from General Davila, reported by the Associated Press, states the government will end the revolutionary movement in ten days. He claims a decisive battle at Nacaome where the enemy was defeated and fled into Salvador.
In New York yesterday, Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission warned that a government plan to raise freight rates would violate Sherman Antitrust law and invite penalties. He argued the commission is not tasked with Sherman duties and cited a recent court decision as precedent.
In a tense county primary dispute, W. P. Lobban refused to serve as presiding judge without factional consensus. Boyle declined to serve. agreement sought to appoint a neutral assistant judge. Courthouse meeting included Lewis, Davis, Coy, and Bass as backers of a peace pact to guide election officers and ensure a fair vote.
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