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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
Washington reports that after a New York meeting of railroad presidents and operating officials the majority view is that raising general freight rates soon would be bad policy and impractical. Some warned against timing a hike during a low mood, saying it could curb freight movements rather than stimulate them.
BR A Ross appeared in police court charged with electrical work done without a permit. Counsel Marshall Hielat said the complaint stemmed from contractor misunderstanding. The case, involving the Moore building elevator and other Washer and Frost work, was continued until permits are secured.
John O Neal who has been in the county jail on a robbery charge was moved to Austin yesterday by Deputy U S Marshal Fred Binetaster for investigation by the federal grand jury which will be empaneled there today.
Washington report notes Treasury Department preparations accelerate for the prompt effect of the new currency law. Comptroller of the Currency is compiling a state by state list of all national banks with their capital and purposes to guide formation of national currency associations under the act.
Neleon Jayin of San Antonio announces as a candidate for the democratic nomination for district attorney. A well known young lawyer born and raised in the city, he attended St Marys college UT and is a UT graduate. Since beginning practice he has risen at the Bexar county bar and serves as secretary of the San Antonio school board. He is noted for active public interest and strong support for a successful DA race.
Mrs C Zenner of Dallas, state organizer for the Anti Saloon League, held two meetings in San Antonio at 4:30 PM before about 104 attendees at Vampire theater and Travis Park Methodist church. She criticized federal licensing of traffic via internal revenue tax and government officials for not enforcing anti liquor laws. She predicted the Democratic State Committee would act on prohibition petitions carrying 49 000 names and that Texas would vote on saloon or no saloon. Contributions were raised for the anti liquor campaign.
A damaged pipe caused a sinkhole at the intersection of La hor and Ligh streets. Several horns stepped into the hazard, and five narrowly escaped injury as the scene created a dangerous obstruction.
Thousands of veterans flood Birmingham for the eighteenth annual Confederate reunion amid elaborate city decorations. Rail lines bring arriving dignitaries and Sons of Veterans members as General Gabriel of Texas and Adjutant General Mickle of New Orleans join the events.
Two of Uncle Sam's brave men and two of Chief Mauertann's posse were fined after a Saturday night disturbance at the peace court. Andrew Masher and H. S. Morrow each paid $5 for disturbing the peace, while W. B. Bayer faced a $16 fine for interfering with an officer.
Advertises Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a superior malaria fighter and blood builder. Claims low cost at $3 per bottle with quinine and iron in a tasteless form. Targets both adults and children and emphasizes safety and effectiveness.
Joe Sanders faced the police court after attempting to escort his sister to meet Frank Johnson, prompting a disturbance on Spendsteol Avenue. Sanders was convicted of disturbing the peace and fined three dollars in a scene described as a neighborhood uproar along Carr Hill.
Chief of Police Mauermann, moving from Grockett Street to Wyoming Street, acquires a packet of old San Antonio photographs. Prints, made about three years ago, number about 150 views and hold historic value. The collection documents progress since the Civil War era, and Mauermann plans to have copies made of the most interesting pictures.
President C. B. Mullaly of the Business Men's club sent a telegram to George F. Carden, chairman of the democratic state executive committee, informing that San Antonio has completed funds for the state nominating convention next August. The message extended a warm greeting to the democracy of the state and invited the assembly in that city.
C D DaHinison, dubbed the make-he- Mave porter, was arrested at the Sunad depot by Special Officer Jack McVavitt of the Sunsat lines Saturday night and was transferred to the county court this morning. Pullman company officials are complainants at Dominisan.
The health department began distributing a circular by City Physician Dr S Burg urging extra care in feeding infants during hot weather. It cites increased infant mortality last month due to heat, improper feeding, infected food, and unhygienic surroundings, and links infant cholera to infected walks and improper bottle use. The circular, printed in English German and Spanish, is being distributed house to house with cleansing guidance for bottles and utensils.
Delegates for Labor Day were chosen by unions yesterday afternoon Fritz Russell was elected delegate to the Trades Council for Labor Day arrangements The Typographical union named O B Harris as delegate and elected two committees to coordinate Typographical union participation with Nordhaus Chaites and Bennett named to arrange involvement.
Adjutant General Newton Jaft travels from San Antonio to confer with General Albert Myer on troop transport and encampment rates for the Texas National Guard and regulars at Leon Springs. In Houston Pari Som, Newton Harr and Rogers discuss details of the approaching encampment and its logistics.
George Bucklin filed suit in the Porty-fifth district court seeking an injunction to restrain the city of San Antonio from interfering with his property at the northwest corner of West Houston and Camaran streets. The action stems from Houston street widening under improvement district No. 3.
William Crier and Mary A. Crier sued Galveston Harrishug and San Antonio Railway for 2510 damages over alleged parental injuries. The case settled for about 15000, linked to the death of Brakemayn Dulma H. Crier from a 1907 accident. settlement not recorded in court. Newmount and Flatenio J.M. Anderson and wife, of Seguin, are at the Mission hotel.
Menter Rosenblum Co. advertises a one third reduction on all Tally or Made Suits in early June. Customers can buy on credit at 73 stores including the San Antonio location at 22h East Houston street. Prices from $24 suits to $12 outfits are cut to $16. The sale mirrors season prices with flexible payment terms and weekly installments.
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