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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
5
A political race item notes that Pros make claim and submission events are carried at the Texas primary. The brief emphasizes procedural steps and party involvement.
Douston Texas July 23 The Chronicle reports Davidcott leading Wynne by 10 000 tons in a jersey race With 55 counties still incomplete city counties and pro supporters claim victory in submission The antiscant results show Davidson winning attorney general by about 11 000 with 12 000 margin and black counties lowering his lead Campbell Wynge and Ute submission votes noted as results evolve Fort Worth Texas July 20 News reports Wynne gains and partial totals reflect shifting supports Campbell to Make Statement Speical to The Light Austin Texas July 29 Governor Campbell predicts a large majority over 100 000 after all votes counted and vows a formal statement. nationwide telegrams greet re election indications
Racine Wis July 20 there was a sensation in financial circles when it became known that Paying Teller Schulte of the First Notlonly Bank was short fifteen thousand dollars in his accounts and had disappeared. The defaction was discovered when Bank Inspector Hertans came here on his semi annual inspection.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company paid 12839 dollars in taxes on 785804 dollars gross receipts for the quarter ending June.
The comptroller of the currency shows San Antonio national banks hold the highest reserve funds among Texas cities. San Antonio ranks third in deposits and has fewer outstanding loans than Dallas Houston or Fort Worth. The report notes San Antonio is the only large Texas city where deposits exceed loans.
At 1509 Avenue B a homeowner awakened at 11 45 PM confronted a burglar in the kitchen. Juraschecke struck, fired twice, and the intruder fled over a rear fence. Police searched the neighborhood but found no trace. Darkness prevented a clear description of the suspect, who was tall, heavily built, and wore a broad hat.
A committee including WW Lipscomb BW Tynan and T J Berry with Superintendent Lu kin surveyed the Beanville school this morning to determine why the foundation cracks occurred. If the contractor and bondsmen do not promptly repair the unused building the school board will undertake the work, as several bids have already been received.
Market report from Kingna City Missouri on July 23 notes mixed wheat quotes with No 2 hard and No 3 red grades trading. Prices for No 2 white and other grains are listed, reflecting a volatile session with open high low and close figures.
Louis Mevsehant was charged with murder this morning after an affidavit filed by Police Officer Franke Brown before Justice of the Peace Ben Fisk alleged he killed Hipolito Pechnoch. Pechnoch died from a fractured skull, with a post mortem showing a six inch fracture from the left temple, while Meeschant had employed him and claimed he ordered Pechnach back to work before an altercation. The suspect was jailed pending an examining trial set for 3 pm with bond possible. Pechnoch, a Belgian immigrant, had lived in the city about six years and was single. The body to be buried at San Fernando cemetery tomorrow.
An injured man remains unconscious after stepping from a moving craft Sunday evening. Milton Vance, a resident of Mountain Grove, was involved as the event details and condition were reported, with no full recovery noted as of the afternoon.
Doc Williams, to be hanged Friday, was baptized today by Yether Waring of St Peter Clavier's church, embracing Catholic faith. Modesta Torres attended as godmother. Jailer Belgel oversaw the death-cell setup as guards watched. The condemned man, injured, rested in his cot while execution gear was tested. Sheriff Tobin reported about 200 people in line to witness. Governor remains asked for reprieve.
Report of Mexican forces near Comstock led to Texas troop relocation to Comstock to guard villages across the Rio Grande. Del Rio officials denied fresh clashes while deputies and federal officers monitored the area and reported no confirmed fighting. A telegram from Del Rio noted possible engagement in Mexico opposite Comstock and casualties among Americans in Mexico, with U.S. troops dispatched in response.
Factional strife among San Antonio Republicans heats up as precincts report Chicago style alignments under Captain Z B Begin. Walker exposes reorganizers aiming to capture the county convention next Saturday at Mission Garden. Major Harris and Colonel Lyon loom in the voting.
A 5 o'clock meeting at the Business Men's Club plans to organize delegates for the Democratic state convention in San Antonio. The 1600 delegates expected include Mayor Gullaghan and many city leaders. Campbell’s renomination and his supporters anticipate a forceful keynote against Williams, with Davidson also expected to campaign during the convention.
Partly cloudy weather tonight and Thursday with a low in the three hours ending at 6 am. The record low temperature was 74 and the high 92 at the weather office today. A year caption follows with scattered data and temperatures across the country.
A fragment from Yonox Masa dated July 29 reports a conference where officials discuss a deed and a talk stone through serres. The wording is garbled but implies action by the oil trust and government officials amid formal discourse.
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