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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
A Texas initiative aims to spotlight Angora goats and mohair, with secretaries Carrington and Lyon promoting a presidential campaign tie wearing mohair trousers. The move highlights Texas as a major Angora producer as 1908 imports surged to 32.77 million dollars, signaling rapid industry growth nationwide.
Two people were injured when a street car on the Army Post line crashed at Jenkins and Soledad. Miss Anne M Probandt and J G Hart suffered injuries. Probandt head and neck wounds require operation. Hart had hip injuries and a broken leg, treated by Dr Hy Trek. The 7:45 pm collision sent the car across the tracks and shattered windows.
In Waco Texas on June 15 two Black men, Johnson and Salle Jackson ages 33 and 1é, were drowned while wading in the Bosque River north of the city. Reports say both were swept beyond their depth and drowned within the past two weeks.
Astoria Oregon reports the transport Sherman arrived last night with 182 men aboard. Several cases of smallpox aboard. one navy man died after leaving Honatela. All men held for 14 days for vaccination in general.
The grand jury returned bills of indictment this afternoon after a week of hearings. Indictments include burglary and forgery with several cases kept private due to arrest investigations. Named defendants include Louis Rodrigu ez, Ribrado Valdez, Will Johnson, H Crutcher, Walley Horton, Padia, and Charles W. Morgan with charges ranging from burglary to theft and forgery. One case involves an attempted killing of former Alderman Jon A. O Connor.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a vehicle incident causing general confusion among passengers. Mentions Dios Probamit accompanied by mother Mrs Mary Probing and sister Mas Llaziv Peohandt on a way to Blootie Wick. Reporter notes inability to speak at home while morning. An operation planned into afternoon for the injured young woman.
San Diego, June 15. Siman Brande, a jeweler from Kort Wot ugo, died last night after collapsing at a restaurant. He had been treated for severe chest and stomach pains but suddenly died before an autopsy could reveal the drastic contents of the stomach.
A fragmented notice mentions reconciliation of the Thaws in York with a dining event at a Lovelyn Thi venue. It notes recent dealings and a vote impending, referencing Bil lomont and Dante. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a local row over Thaw family matters and a public or private gathering.
The county Democratic Executive Committee voted down a plan to allow all candidates and prohibition and anti prohibition groups representation at the primary polls. The session focused on German American voters and whether to require an oral pledge on a ballot to support nominees. The ruling keeps the primary wide open with no special representation for any faction.
Local weather forecast for Faw I Lo fonin and surrounding areas shows cloudy conditions with a 4 AM temperature around 72 and a morning high near 88. The weather office report compares current figures with last year’s data, mentioning specific year references and times. A broader national update is noted to appear on page.
Chicago June 15 There is a falling off in talk for Senator Dolliver as vice presidential nominee Iowa opponents move to block his boom Former Secretary of the Treasury also challenged Dolliver and urged Senator Long to resist further efforts Fairbanks insists he will not accept second place if offered him in the race between Fairbanks and Sherman
The Chicago convention gathers as representatives from every state meet to elect temporary officers and set the agenda. Senator Burrowes will chair and deliver a keynote on the Republican record as battles over credentials and delegates loom. Debate centers on length of the gathering and the contest handling, with candidates like Dollivar Mann and Hughes discussed for vice presidency and Cannon deliberating with Hopkins on platform and resolutions.
New York delegates face an odd delay as a presidential selection looms. The group shows no clear path to nominating Governor Hughes, while General Woodford abroad signals Hughes’ likely path remains the strongest option, even if Taft exits.
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