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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
8
Ed. M. Rivas completes annual school census reporting 1007 more white children year over year while negro numbers stay flat. White totals 7087 boys 7806 and 6864 girls. grand total 14951. Revenue from per child fund rises to 94044 with 12 enumerators assisting in May.
The Electric Park program showcases McDargh and Sherwood as top sharpshooters, Shellyact a high priced vaudeville act, and marvels like Jail Crouker. The Wolfes will perform with instruments and vocals, Arthur Blair features violins, and moving pictures close the bill. Chorus of entertainment spans vaudeville acts at Lyric and electric park showcases.
The Knights of Columbus plan a four act drama Their Misunderstanding at the Empire opera house on Wednesday June 3 with matinee and night shows. The professionally produced play features 12 local cast members and promises to be a social highlight of the week.
The paper lists funeral details for J. H. Woodward and other burials. Services were led by Rev. T. V. Neal at Fraspect Hill Baptist church with pallbearers named. Another infant, Bert Wanaw, died at 13 months with services planned at San Fernando Cathedral. Lawrence J. Burd and Duchess de Brissaac are noted with brief obituary facts.
Constantinople reports a Turkish warship with a commissioner arrived at Samos after news of a revolt. The garrison is relieved, the deposed governor reinstalled, and a proclamation urges calm while promising to preserve privileges. The Porte sees the unrest settled and expects Turkey to retain the status quo.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Joan Trainer leads a citywide manhunt for Matilda Arredondo, a Mexico native accused of killing Natalia Rodriguez and wounding her children and the mother. Authorities believe she fled toward San Antonio, with sightings limited and roads guarded as they pursue the suspect.
Tenache M. Garcia a special policeman was fined 16 for the affray at the city market house following a Benevolencia society meeting. Elario Abriga and Ignacio Orde were each fined 5 as witnesses testified to a melee sparked by campaign endorsements. Bart Crowthers seized Garza's revolver and three men were arrested, with Garza denying duty at the time.
A deal is consummated making D. J. Woodward the owner of Collins Gunther company. Due to the death of his father he has not announced plans yet. The consideration is understood to be $180,000.
J Henry, a charcoal vendor, was arrested Saturday evening by Deputy Sheriff Joe Dwyer on an affidavit by Mrs. B E Wells accusing him of kidnapping Hattie Wells a three year old girl of 528 South Presa Street. The affidavit was filed at noon and warrant served at 3. Henry was captured about 1 30 near Wetmore while fleeing with two Mexicans and the child in a wagon. The child was returned to its parents and Henry jailed in the county jail.
Wichita Falls Texas reports the Wichita River rising rapidly with 18 inches in hours and 10 foot flood along the river. Guards posted to defend against breaks in Lake Wichita. Rail lines suffer washouts and damag e reported near Electra and Verdon.
A weather map indicates the pattern remains steady over West Texas New Mexico and Montana with centers across the region. Forecast calls for cloudy skies and showers with above normal temperatures across the country and widespread unsettled conditions along the eastern Rockies.
Cor rigan of Hillsboro Texas, salaried chairman of the grand committee on adjustment for the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad, broke the deadlock at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention. He won the two new grand chief positions, each with a 2500 dollar annual salary plus traveling expenses.
Austin reports that H F Anderson division superintendent of the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway was subpoenaed to appear before the Railroad Commission. The commission will hear the dispute over the discontinuance of the double daily service between San Antonio and El Paso. Anderson declined to discuss the subpoena when contacted.
John Krutcher was jailed after paying a $50 fine for disturbing the peace, then re arrested minutes later with $1000 in currency. He allegedly broke down the 501 St Mary Street lodging house front door and confronted J A Donaldson who used a tack hammer to defend himself. Police officer Morin detained both men and bail was posted.
Special to The Tight reports a widening flood disaster in Dallas Texas with 7000 people rendered homeless and a relief bill around 100000 dollars expected to cover resettlement. Damages in Dallas are priced at about 2000010 dollars.
Judge L M Moore presided in Houston on May 29 as parties agreed the verdict holder should control the Alamo Hugo and Gehmeltzer building and the roots. J Wabb reports the Daughters of the Republic may appeal with a decision unlikely this fall or winter. Mrs Rebecca J Fisher adjourned the convention sine die, disposing of the convention business per the judge.
The Elks prepare a special edition of The Light to be issued Tuesday for the riding fund. R J Boyle exulted tutor leads with Ed Wolff and L B Clogs as general manager and chief assistants. Reporters, editors, and solicitors are busy with news, leaders, and ads.
A judge ruled that certain meetings did not constitute a DRT convention and that the San Antonio proceedings remained lawful for the DRT. He initially favored De Zavala chapter custody of the Alamo property but, after reviewing the records, issued a verdict sustaining the plaintiffs and continuing an injunction against Drs Wharton Bates Adna De Zavala and others from interfering with DRT management of the Hugo Schmeltzer building.
Funeral service for Lawrence J. Burd aged two, son of J. L. Burd, will be held at 4 p.m. June 3 from the residence 218 King William street San Antonio. Friends invited. Palestine papers copy.
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