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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
6
Natalbany La July 23 Daylight reveals a town split by two armed camps amid rising race hatred. Foreign workers and locals clash after riots over a shooting incident with Italians. authorities fear further violence but plan to enforce peace and remove agitators.
July 23 Cincinnati reports an enormous crowd expected Tuesday as William H. Taft is to be officially notified of nomination by the Republican committee. Reservations fill up a down lawn hotel. six historic flags will decorate the platform. A prior Blaine decoration was part of the era’s ceremony. Judge Taft travels from Washington to Oyster Bay by regular train with a key conference planned en route.
In a controversial 400 metre race Carpenter of Cornell was declared not to finish after a foul claim. Halswelle of Cambridge, Robbins of Cambridge, Taylor of Arlington A C, and others placed variously as the field was marked by a disputed result involving Canadian sprinter Keer and American competitors.
Houston committee considers authorizing new bids for asphalt and vitrified brick pavement. City to provide foundation materials while bidders supply top surface and laying work. McCormick offers asphalt plant and 16 percent reward. Barber Co. unable to bid due to asphalt shortage. Meetings note bids, cost estimates, and potential readvertising as specs finalize.
Special to Nie Light Comanche Texas July 23 Gaines fired a revolver several times wounding Reese in the right shoulder in what appears a likely fatal injury. Both men are candidates for the Democratic nomination with political differences said to have sparked the clash on the streets this morning.
Leake Ubarks La July 29 Alder man John Shattuck reports dire conditions as Red River rises beyond description. Food and sanitation fail as vegetation rot and pestilence looms. Relief is urgent to avert sickness and deaths from famine in the affected area.
Special to The Light Temple Texas July 23 13 year old George Cadell fatally shot while rocks were thrown near his home. Bracken Lewis a firmer named in rough incident as cadets from the nearby camp were said to be involved. Citizens voice anger as details remain unclear.
Trades council meeting notes outline reports from delegates of various city jobs. Also mentioned are committees' reports and preparations for the Saturday celebration.
Boston faced a violent chase as three Italian desperadoes roamed the city. In a night of exchanges from a saloon on Washington Street to Jamaica Plain and a cemetery, one bandit was killed, another wounded and at large, and a third captured at South Station. Casualties included Drake dead, Dory wounded, and several bystanders hit, with Knox dying hours later.
In Dillas Tex on July 23 Anice Ryland aged 13 years killed herself at the family home by shooting through the brain with a revolver. She left a note bidding her brother and sisters farewell. No motive for the tragedy is known.
Newport July 24. Jos Tenry an ordinary seaman on the new battleship was killed during a diving drill today. His neck was caught in the training gear and broken as he was drawn into the gun machinery.
Tonight and Friday expect partly clear skies and mild temperatures. The morning low around 70 degrees with a warming trend into the afternoon. Weather office notes show no significant precipitation and light winds.
Fragmentary report from Lowsville Kentucky describes a shooting incident involving 22 year old Pling Tins Jr and a friend. The friend and his mother are implicated as involved. Arthur Craft was seriously wounded. the event centers on a dispute among youths.
Cardinal Gibbons, revered head of America’s Roman Catholic Church, marks his 74th birthday today in Baltimore. Born July 2, 184?, he was educated in Ireland, ordained in 1861, and rose to Baltimore’s see by 1877, later earning the title of cardinal and broad regard from clergy and laity nationwide.
Dr G F P Simmons offers a plan to extend a railroad from Medina toward Simmons City Live Oak County. He seeks city and county right of way through Nexar county and San Antonio to Brownsville, plus $100,000 cash and bond guarantees, contingent on 20 day acceptance. Road would boost local trade and open new agricultural country.
Campaign managers push last day rhetoric as voters rush to polls. Post office buzzes with circulars and cards from Democratic and anti Prohibition factions. Headquarters bustle with letters, endorsements, and credentialing for workers as citywide meetings drain resources.
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