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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1907

Page

5

NO COMPROMISE AT HAYWOOD TRIAL DEFENSE PLEAS FOR GUILTY VERDICT

Boise July 24 closing address ends in courtroom crowded beyond capacity as defense attorney argues defendant is an alien brought 1500 miles from home. He urges jury to consider reasonable doubt and demands the defendant be hanged only if proven guilty beyond doubt. Witnesses and testimony are described as misleading and overbearing in this heated trial.

Boise Idaho Carrow Chicago Judvy Darraw Distitihy Denvey Tim Bill Hayscald

Railroad leaders visit city awaiting contract award

Maseh freight agent of the International and Great Northern and Leroy Trice, president and general manager, visit to discuss the erection of a new depot site. The contract for the squyl on the new station is expected to be let soon before Trice departs, with city offices and meetings noted.

TO. Maseh International Yl Grea Mulroad Wee Man- Leroy Trice International and Great Northen Railroad Toay Trice Tim Tikermational Squyl

Debate on Railroad Rates Sparks National Policy Talk

The article reports leaders weighing the fragmented state railroad rate laws and a possible push for a uniform national rate or government ownership. Colonel Anderson and other thinking men urge Congress to act to resolve variation, with discussions on ticket pricing and interstate cooperation to end inconsistent practices.

Anderson Winks Congress Andersdaig

Appeal Fruit Ship Case In High Court

A brief notice reports the appeal of a fruit shipment case pending in the high court. Details remain fragmentary but indicate ongoing legal action and a scheduled review by the court.

Negro Charged With Burglary In Local Case

Barry Scott, a wagon driver for the Proll Commission company, was arrested on a charge of burglary and theft. He appeared in examination after being taken into custody yesterday afternoon. The case describes him allegedly securing a quantity of goods and distributing them to various places before being located and jailed. The report notes a later remand pending further proceedings and includes unrelated commentary on character and stammering.

Barry Scott Proll Commission Scott Himsehind Amal Shabel Pedi Commission Company Wren Fay Esaphy di Seall Mirstius Me Pruitt Constable Stevens

Regimental realignments drafted for Philippines and Alaska

The War Department drafted next year’s regimental moves in the Philippines and Alaska. Five infantry regiments and one cavalry unit will relocate, with Port McDowell, Monterey, Vancouver Barracks, Fort Wayne, and Madison Barracks among key stations. Units shift to assume duties at new posts, including Fort McDowell, Fort Twady, Vancouver, and Anchorage area posts, as they are reassigned to predecessors. Major Berry and Major Kendall are noted to move with the Ninth and Sixth regiments respectively to Lima and At tin venues.

Philippines Alaska War Department Port McDowell Presidio of Monterey Fort Twady Mich Fort Wayne Eighth Infantry Vancouver Barracks Tantly Infantry Wort Thomas Kentucky Fort McKenne Dulive Washington Madison Barracks Uinke Seventh Infantry Port Heady Twenty-Second Infantry Ft. McDowell Twenty-third Infantry Jamestown First Cavalry Third Cavalry The Phil ‘Ney

Fights Suburban Saloons Rally to License Protests

About sixty five saloon license applications were filed and all faced protests by the county attorney. Most objections are vigorously contested with intense opposition yet lacking formal organization. A civil service exam was held in federal court for a special examiner and veterinary inspector positions with four candidates. results await final proclamation after evaluation of top scorers.

Sheba Sabre Samona Federal District Court Room

Fairy stories told by Cobwigger and father

Fragmentary dialogue shows Mr. Cobwigger answering a child about stories left untold by the father. The exchange hints at a family dynamic and omitted tales passed through generations.

Timper Pradite

Vote August 6 on Amendments

County Auditor W N S Wiggins urges voters to approve amendments at the state election. The propositions cover military widows support, agriculture department funding, city property tax limits for improvements, stationery and printing costs, and road improvement taxes with special voting rules for county subdivisions.

W. NS. Wiggins Angier

Mortuary notice for Emil Maeckel in Wetmore Texas

Emil Maeckel died at Santa Rosa hospital of fever after illness of several weeks. He was a farmer from Wetmore Texas. The body was shipped to Wenmore for interment. Bertha Lopes is mentioned in related notices. Funeral arrangements expect interment at San Fernanda cemetery with services at a local church.

Emil Maeckel Bill Meckel Wetmore Tex Santa Rosa Hospital Wenmore Bertha Lonez Bertha Lopes Thia Moni San Perpandy San Fernanda

Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals in City Scene

A influx of notable figures visits the city, including Fox of Robstown at the Southern and J. Newson, nephew of J. Newson of Western Union, welcomed back. Capt Hagen and Anton Knoar among prominent residents registering at the Southern. Sierras of Beckon and other travelers from Galveston, Houston, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio noted in hotel lists.

UP. Fox Robstown Caplin L. Hagen Southwest Texas Cillespie Captai Hagen Anton Knoar Pradericksbies Wie J. OM Slager Brackett Bi Iehyeel New York

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