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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1908

Page

6

Blue Coat Scorned by Grief After Shooting Death

Nathaniel Shuttleworth, a New York policeman, faced indictment after a fatal arrest attempt ten months earlier. The case sparked public distrust as officials pursued dismissal, leaving Shuttleworth restored to duty amid community ostracism and conflicting nursemaid narratives about the true cause of death.

New York Atrad Nathaniel Sauttleworth Fracklyn Desi Shuttleworth I Hyuien Wiiy Affnist Elder Shuttiis Gagedy

Plan Step in Sewer Project Plans Bonds for Prospect Hill District

Plan for sewer expansion in the Prospect Hill district moves forward as property owners meet Aldermen to discuss a 15,000 bond issue approved at the election. City Attorney Ryan to handle the ordinance detailing work, cost estimated over 42,000 for the system, with bond denomination under consideration and options to retire early.

B.D. Henry W. B. Curr John Wickland Owna Bry Prospect Hill Twon Povement Manermiann, Richter, Mugger Arnaud Council Finance Cemiitter Ove Wintler Tirst Bain Joe Ryan Ubatinet

Night riders burn three depots in Christian county

Night riders burned three depots in Grovey Alver Pond and Central Springs in Christian county Kentucky last night. Authorities say the act may be retaliation for allowing Madisonville soldiers to occupy Divnola Central property at Cobb during a disturbance. No plot to kill Leopold is indicated.

Lonevile Grovey Alver Pond Cernlear Springs Christian County Kentucky Madisonville Divnola Central Cobb

Negro Boy, 12, Dies After Kerosene Fire

Bewith Kelley, two years old, son of J. A. Kelley, of 146 Menchaca Street near West End, died after burns from kerosene set coal embers afire. The child poured oil on embers and flames engulfed him, leaving his skin burned across the body. Dr. Moore was summoned but efforts could not save him.

Bewith Kelley J. A. Kelley Menchaca Street West End Moore

Boy Dies From Lockjaw In City Home Injury

Richard Rossman aged years, son of Mir and Ais Matthew Hossman, died at noon today at 1901 Lakeyew avenue from lockjaw linked to a splinter wound. He stepped on a counter in his home gallery a week ago. the wound then appeared healed but worsened yesterday. Burial planned for the city cemetery at 3 PM.

Richard Rossman Mir Ais Matthew Hossman Tomby Ressende Lakeyew Avenue Ile Home Pines City Cemetery No. Fi

Lawsuits over derailment injuries and fatality reported

Hannah B. McGlroy as next friend of Mary J. and Shirley De Mellroy sues T. J. Freeman receiver for International and Great North Arm Railway Co for 240000 in damages claiming injuries from a March 19 1908 derailment that caused death. McElroy seeks wages and 15000 for each minor child. J A Lackey and Mrs Bess Lackey file suit in Thirty seventh District Court against San Antonio and Arafis Pass Railway for 30000 damages alleging brakeman S J Lackey was thrown from a train near Petrie on Alienat 14 1907 and died May 16 1908. Also Bishop Henry Potter of New York dies aged 74 after weeks of illness.

Hannah B. McGlroy Mary J Shirley de Mellroy Minaca Aled Sul du T. J. Freeman International & Gren Northarm Railway Company Thain Matthew BE. MeIlvoy J. Lackey Wis Petrie

Markets Yield Mixed as Futures Steady in July Trade

New Orleans markets show late session activity with mixed futures for Poly and Nits over five years. Reports indicate slight negative tone in some contracts while others hold firm, with prices around 9.8 to 10.0 in several listings and steady movement in New York and Kansas City areas.

New Orleans Lay Voy Poly Coulow N'Siovk Washington Time Feucere Steagy Ti ‘Fay Daly Rover Bereeseeeben Xoster T Trday Shiv Starpont Newe York Adlet Orteana Givet Yeep Hendy Balvotson Wy Ae Mowslun Sieady Bale Fa

Ready for Battle of Ballots at Democratic HQ in Bodk Vounding

At the Democratic executive committee headquarters in Bodk Vounding Max Becker completes packing election supplies for seven precincts in Bexar county. Ballot boxes and hourly officer payments are arranged with alternating deposits. New ballots arrived from the printer, redesigned with uniform columns and a revised space for proposed members. The 24 inch ballots, four inches wide, allow folding for ballot boxes.

Democratic Executive Committee Bodk Max Becker Bexar County Enel Pressinet Elyad Rocker

Death claims English Bart

Tinatin July 32H Willem Ran aiatt Gremay dindis morning. He Was Born In ISA. For many years he, W884 menther of jirllament, he was he Juutiter of foterparliamentary: cor, Foreners, which Tue mint pince B80 He iittire viatten the uniled States And zresetled memorials Lo Ue ppust AOL dae compression the hous at canbone. In Mear of a treaty of uil tration between Great ritsel a Amesler Ie was for 47 yeas geore: ary of Uv: Interoatliona Actitvation League

Tinatin Willem Ranaiatt Gremay Dindis Isa Menther Interoatliona Actitvation League

Revolt Spirit Sweeps Turkey Amid Coastal Unrest

A scattered, garbled report describes revolt spirit sweeping Turkey with movement and disturbances across districts near Monaathe. It mentions depredations in villages and references 25 Dulearians killed or wounded at MUbaragkie and nearby areas. details are unclear due to damaged text.

Sotelnobad Pic Monaathe Whele Oretads Povolatiogary Movement Monaattee Mubaragkie Ek Mieke

Hotel Sale Sets New City Real Estate Record

The St Jones hotel, purchased for $0,000, will be renovated and modernised with entrances on Houston Street. The sale, arranged by Marshall Terrell of Ferrell & Terrel, ranks among the largest real estate deals in Sanane tunle, at 2250 per front foot, with proceeds to fund Rice Institute and the Willim dtarsh Rice estate.

St Jones Rew Hurat J. A. Stermbers Petly Tg Houston Street Cataal Hier Marehall Terrell Ferrell & ‘Terrel

Local weather report with unclear dates

Fragmented OCR weather note shows indecipherable terms and temps. Mentions vicinity and general conditions but lacks usable data. No clear forecast, temperatures, or timing can be extracted reliably from the text.

City Wires Asphalt Contractors Over Street Paving Costs

The city engineer, under Mayor Callighan, wired several asphalt contractors seeking telegraphic bids for Triad paving. Alderman Lockwood and property owners along Houston Street discuss cost sharing with the Traeton company paying a portion. Committee chair Gibbs notes expected savings from city furnishing materials and the greater local price advantage.

Callighan Rephalt End Worle Lockwood Floustan Street Wold Renl Tation W B. ‘Little Theompany Lanerrevy G. C. Gibbs San Antonio

Election tensions loom in county races amid officer naming disputes

Fragmented letters and rumors surround the county Democratic open wallon contest as factions argue over who should appoint election judges and precinct officers. Leaders feud over alignment with the organization ticket while promising soon to name presiding judges and clerks, with calls for unity and denials of court actions.

Chalenan Haas Amex Junges Clini Moss Walling Chaimpan Bass Hint Ansty Rame Treaton

Rail Earnings Slump Reported by Texas Commission

The Texas Railroad Commission issued a combined statement showing principal Texas rail earnings for the month ending May, 1907, down from the previous period. The report notes a decrease in gross earnings and a drop in net operating revenue to about $1,041,787, reflecting weaker performance across the sector.

Austin Tex Othey Prinetaal Texas

Texan Hurt in Chicago Auto Wreck

Ghiungo July 22 Wade of Paris Texte Wis seriously hurt when a west bound Thirty fifth street car struck a car on Michigan avenue. Audking president of Judkins Furniture Manufacturers was driving and both men were thrown from the vehicle. Wade was taken to the Amditonia Annex with injuries while Judkins was not injured.

Ghiungo Wade Paris Wis Audking Judkins Company Furniture ‘ Manufacturers Thirtenth Street Michigan Jidkins Chicago San Michigany Avenue Juditas Amditonia

Landis Denounces Rebates in Landmark Case Retrial Ordered

The article reports Landis criticizing the government in a district court rebuke of the Standard Oil case. A nine-figure fine against Standard Oil was reversed and remanded. The judges Grosscay, Binker and Seaman concur. The decision questions jury instructions on evidence and the interpretation of rebates in interstate commerce.

Chicago Roy Sieviet Court of Appeals

Auto Crash on River Avenue Leaves Two Injured

A late afternoon collision on River Avenue involved two occupants of a car. Holues, Jones, and Hale were among the injured as the vehicle struck a roadside obstacle causing extensive damage and prompting immediate medical attention.

Jynegies Holues Janes Ts Data Auc Jones Alu Etreul Hale Mr. Jones Warmia

Bad Shot 1 Haled Togduat Details Icy Morning

Birder Joh Biglaut recalls a saloon incident on Main Street where Ivy saloon owner Toni Wed Mwo shoals and Saul Lyon a former railroad man comments. England detained by police and taken before Justice Msie, bond set at 500 dollars. Charges include unlawful possession of firearms and intent to commit murder. Proceedings proceed in county court.

Joh Biglaut Aoutty Toni Saul Lyon Gagtiad Meeman Sob England Fireanis Agaliel L Inghimd

Political fever grips Dallas campaign coverage

Special to Tae reports heated political activity in Dallas as supporters of rival gubernatorial candidates rally. The scene centers on Campbell Witt as both sides seek to sway voters amid crowded streets and loud exchanges. News notes varied views, with local observers predicting a tight race and heightened public interest.

Tox Campbell Campbell Witt

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