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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
5
A crowd on Main Plaza near 11 this forenoon fled in fear as several rattlesnakes slithered from a wagon owned by farmer Filtz Guta of Medina. Guta and family hurriedly corralled the serpents back into a sack, and bystanders were reassured as all snakes were eventually captured.
H T Barker rearrested in the courthouse at 4 PM on an indictment returned by a grand jury charging him with murder in connection with the death of ex Alderiman John A Connor. Bail set at $500. The night attack occurred May 25 near Fredericksburg road. three assailants fled, injuries reported. Jury findings not yet made public as defendants remain at large.
Within 40 minutes after Mrs Baldridge reported two gold watches stolen from her hotel room dresser, porter Searcey Johnson was arrested and the jewelry recovered. The thief confessed to entering the open door and concealing the timepiece in a closet. Theft over 350 will be prosecuted by the hotel. F W A Marshall and Mrs Marshall at the Menger.
The Republican National Committee chairman, from Indiana, gave the starting signal today to open the big convention. After calling the convention to order, he turned it over to Temporary Chairman Burrows.
Under Catholic Central Union auspices a Fourth of July observance will be held at San Pedro Springs with an oration, reading of the Declaration, choral singing, and a poem by Edward O Nialley. City grants use of San Pedro Park. veterans and local groups invited. Arrangements committee includes Charles Hertrand and J P Casey.
St Joseph academy held its twenty ninth annual commencement this morning at 9 o'clock at Beethoven hall. A large audience greeted participants as the program opened with Welcome to Spring performed by the academy orchestra.
New Orleans reports indicate potential manipulation in near options in Liverpool and locally. High short interest in new crops unsettles traders as bad weather in the north belt slows harvests, with conditions leaning toward a rise in new crop prices toward spot levels.
UTIG hosts a gathering titled The Light at West End Lake on Thursday inviting attendees to explore nighttime lake activities. Organizers emphasize community, nature experiences, and local outreach during the event.
Free dancing music and boating offered at West End lake Thursday night June 18 funded by The San Antonio Daily Light. Coupons clipped from the paper admit patrons to the event with 30 minutes of boat use per coupon. Special street cars will shuttle crowds to and from the West End pavilion for an evening of entertainment.
Onteago June 16 platform hails Roosevelt’s administration as a landmark in American progress. It touts anti trust enforcement, labor arbitration, rate regulation, natural resource conservation, and inland waterways improvement. Mentions H. Gamsiachear of Weatherford and H. W. Reilly of Sabinal visiting the Bexar.
At the Republican convention in Chicago June 16 delegates cheered Benator Burrows as he mispronounced Theodore Roosevelt after mentioning the 1904 nomination. A wave of applause followed, with North Carolina Texas West Virginia and Alabama leading the show as delegates stood on chairs and waved hats for nearly two minutes.
In Alviso Garcia a man from Gonzales attempted to ride the front of a moving locomotive on East Continental Street. Policeman W H Campbell dragged him to safety. Garcia faced vagrancy charges in corporation court but the charge was dismissed. Charitable spectators and Chief Mauermann added to a purse for the rescuer.
A tempest wrecks 350 fishing boats near Kugoshina with 260 crew drowned. The Kugoshina governor appeals for aid from Nazebo naval yard.
The Ohioan author of the platform for the Republican convention, chosen by Roosevelt and Taft, may encounter a fierce battle over the draft. Dutch is expected to advance through the contest.
At the Western Texas presbytery session held at Pine Street Presbyterian H W Hamilton preached on How the Gospel of Job Proves the Foundation of the Christos Church from 1 John 20 31. After his sermon the body moved to consider his call to lead the Bryan church.
Forecast says partly cloudy skies with no rain in sight for this vicinity. Low pressure remains over south Texas Minnesota and the Dakotas while high pressure brings fair weather in the eastern valleys.
The deceased 2% Serrs W. Re Stirton, a carpenter by trade born in Glasgow Scotland, died yesterday at his Elmira Street apartment after an illness. He had lived in the city for about 78 months. Funeral arrangements are delayed pending relatives.
Partly cloudy conditions expected for Sas Antonio and vicinity tonight and Wednesday. Forecast notes a low around the morning hours and a daytime high, with observed temperatures compared to the previous year.
Chicago delegates and insiders debate how the presidential renomination name will be presented. Rumors link ex mayor Seth Lane to a possible vice presidential nod while Cartelyou and Sherman are discussed. Taft allies pledge unified support. Five day convention plans hinge on credential contests and timing.
Chicago June 16 Enthusiasm swept the 11 000 seat hall as the Republican national convention opened Chairman New announced the gathering and Bishop Maulileop led a fervent prayer United States Senator Julius C Burrows of Michigan was named temporary chairman The platform drafting and committee selections were highlighted with tariff and trust regulatory questions expected to shape the party's stance Taft would be first nominated with Burton and Kalgrad among speakers forecast for the opening day
Senator Burrows delivers a greeting as temporary chair praising progress of the party. He warns against wavering, says the platform must echo the people’s will and that nominees require Lincoln’s patriotism, a Giant’s tenacity, McKinley’s wisdom, and Roosevelt’s courage. He calls for continued public support.
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