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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1907

Page

5

Judge Wood Charges Haywood Jury in Idaho Murder Case

Boise July 27 Judge Wood delivers a twelve hundred word charge on whether Willan D Haywood killed Frank Steunenbers. Five verdict options given murder first or second degree manslaughter or not guilty. Jury retires, then reports still in session with crowd awaiting verdict.

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Senator Pettus of Alabama Dies Imminent

Telegram from Tol Springs North Carolina reports United States Senator Eoin W Pettus of Alabama is dying. He collapsed at breakfast in Hot Springs and remains unconscious. physicians say the end may come at any time. Pettus, long honored by Alabama and a key Southern legislator, has served on major congressional committees and shaped regional policy.

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Arrests Linked to Government Goods Ring at Fort Sam

Chaplain Dickson and officers detained G. W. West for possession of soldiers clothing and gear at 202 Coleman street and 310 Burlegon street. West posted 240 bond. Authorities recovered substantial government property at both homes and at a shoe shop linked to another suspect Hank, while Private Blakeley was wounded during a failed attempt to move a cannon, with Dickson’s men providing crucial information.

Chaplin Dickson Fort Sam Trowston G. W. West Coleman Street Rultiesnake Burlegon Street United D L. Lancaster J. 1 Dodson Chaplain Dickson R. M. Nolan West Strles Umacheld Bond Cartinuing McEly Dohu G Hank Tit Street Blakeley Wid Dickson Wry Ware Ty Drae

Disappearance Case Prompts Police Hunt for Suspects

The property thefts have sparked a large-scale search near De the only one in Blakeley is in a post hospital with a neck wound from a Chapin Dickson bullet. Marshall Lancaster vows to stop thefts and bring guilty parties to justice. Officials note several leads may uncover more hiding places as they press on with the investigation and detention of suspects.

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Man and Wife Fight to Death in suspected murder scene

The remains of Mrs. Bowers were found in a room behind the couple’s home. Authorities describe a brutal struggle ending in fatal injuries to both partners. Police say the scene suggests a duel to the death between Charlotte and the husband, with evidence pointing to a violent confrontation.

Charlotte Harey Powers Hale Pbs Ead

Local Weather Report for San Antonio Summary

Weather data shows a minimum temperature of 7 and a maximum of 98 with wind at 7 oclock. The observed temperatures are compared with last year and the cotton market outlook noted, with national weather details on the back page.

San Antonio Follaway

Slasher Case Stirred City Amid Epileptic Threats

Jul 27 report details a deranged suspect tied to epileptic illness and planned abductions. Police deploy 8 000 guardians in patrols while warnings to parents appear in newspapers. Widespread fear prompts doors kept shut as authorities pursue leads and attempt to reassure public.

Devlin Vortordus Revlin Jorge TNO Hig Mina

Zelaya Moves Toward War With Salvador

From the steamship City of Panama reporting at San Francisco Conn on July 27 comes word that Zelaya of Nicaragua has ordered gunboats to Acajutla and a possible assault on Salvador. The intervention follows a dispute over a seized boat and continued tensions with Salvador, with American warships AM Milwaukee and Yorktown patrolling Adjutla harbor.

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Skull Crushed While Working On Pole Without Safety Belt

James Davidson, 25, a worker for San Antonio Electric Light Co, died after 11 am when 2290 volts struck him while stringing live wire atop a Navarro Street pole. He fell forty four feet to the sidewalk, suffering a fatal fracture and severe burns. Witnesses and fellow workers saw the accident, which occurred at Navarro and Market. doctors Clavin and Withers could not save him. Davidson, a contractor at 10 North Flores Street, had been employed by the company for some time and lacked safety gear when the live wire connected. The death prompted police and the coroner to investigate as mourners gathered at Blackwell’s drug store. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.

James Davidson W Livewan San Antonio Electric Light Company Navarro Market Strters Glavin Hall Black Wey Clavin Withers Hass Bolas Hint “Imiule Davidson San Antonio Dds Hay Ronn Mt, TE Daidson North Florey Street Aveswell Ienawnimi Srienite Dwtul Electric Light Company Harvey Kaviroo David Som Vineman Gourdel Eireuin Newby Bey Umeehind

Metropolis of Southweat Posts Record Postal Receipts

Postal receipts for the year ending June 30 total $194,201.91, up $38,776.06 from 1906, a 25 percent rise and a new San Antonio record. Postmaster John J. Stevens attributes the surge to rapid city growth and population increase fueling business activity.

John J. Stevens San Antonio Stevens Andea

Believe Lost Art Regained by Chemist

London July 27 Sir William Team, a distinguished chemist, says he will communicate in writing to the chemical society soon the results of his researches into unknown emanations. He announces he has succeeded in alloying copper with the first member of its family, Ithium, marking an epoch in centenial science and the belief in transmutation of metals.

London William Teamsay Chemical Society Ithium Cenlen

Gov Blanchard Loses His Wife in Louisiana

Mrs Newly G Rinnehard, wife of Louisiana Governor Blanchard, died this morning in Minews Wells Texas after a long illness. Formerly Miss Allis Barrett of Caddo Parish, she was involved in Washington society during her husband’s sixteen years in the National House and Senate. Funeral details set for Sunday.

New Orleang Minaral Wells Texas Newly G. Rinnehard Louisiana Blanchard Govenor Minews Wells Ord Mra Allis Barrett Caddo Parish National House of A United States Senate Washington

Wreck Near Futler Kills Three Injures Score

Three were killed and about a score injured in a wreck on the Allegheny and Western railroad near Futler Pennsylvania today. A train load of physicians has been sent to the scene to aid the injured and transport the dead.

Futler Allegheny & Westertt Thin City

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