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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1909

Page

7

Mystery of Lisie Sigel Murder Baffles Police

A tangled case from June reports a China man in custody in New York with another detained in Revelstoke British Columbia and a third suspected. Reginald Sigel, brother, traveled to Schenectady to identify the arrestee as Leon Ling or another Chinese man. Officials say an associate Chung Sin was arrested in Revelstoke and brought to New York for questioning.

Associated Press New York Stheaselady Revelstoke British Columbia Lisie Sigel Schenectady Leon Ling Hish Sigel Reginald Sigel Chivaman Liere Leon Uhu-Hop B. C Chung Sin Miss Bigel West Calway N.Y Hint Pre Sehenectady Jane Msie Sigel Yesterby Elsie Sigel Sigel

Bomb Thrown Into Home Of Railroad Man

An explosion wrecked the home of W. H. Whalen, former superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern Iowa division, in Tucson Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Whalen escaped unharmed. The blast shattered windows but caused no injuries. The incident was reported by Associated Press from Boone.

Associated Press Boone Dan Marie Whalen W. H. Whalen Tucson Ariz

Arrest Follows Finding of Body in Montgomery Tex

Montgomery Texas June 23 a man was arrested after the body of Mrs F M Franklin was found at her home near Montgomery. She had terrible bruises and wounds. The husband is jailed at Conroe as Sheriff Anderson investigates the murder case.

Associated Press Montgomery Tex

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy weather described for San Antonio and nearby areas. Maximum temperature for the 24 hours ending at the listed time was not stated. minimum temperature recorded as 76. Weather notes reference temperatures and conditions for Wednesday.

San Antonio Vielnit

More servants will testify in Gould case

New York June 23. The Gould divorce trial continues with rebuttal witnesses from Gould estates at Port Washington Lynchburg and aboard the yacht Niagara. Plaintiffs attorney says about thirty more witnesses will testify to counter claims of intoxication and profanity.

New York Katherine Gould Howard Gould Gould Port Washington Lynchburg Sheard Brennan Carlson Arthur Barney Stratford Philadelphia

Rockwall Withdraws Invitations To Senators

Sulphur Springs special dispatch reports Rockwall withdrew invitations to two U S senators for a July 3 appearance. The committee declined to extend the invitations citing fear of a personal clash between the men.

Sulphur Springs Tex Sentor Rockwall

Texas bankers embark on Pacific coast tour by special train

San Antonio bankers will join the Texas Bankers association trip to the Pacific coast in July. A special Pullman train leaves Fort Worth July 3 at 1 o clock with dining and express cars. The group stops three days in Los Angeles, two in San Francisco, and several days in Seattle and British Columbia, returning via Denver after about a month. Families only, no reservations, with extensive side trips and careful arrangements.

San Antonio Texas Bankers’ Association Pacific Coast Fort Worth Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Wash British Columbia Denver Shia

Knight Plea For Brother In Ike Knight Murder Trial

Special Dispatch Fort Worth Texas June 22 Attorney W A Knight of Centerville Tenn made an eloquent plea for the life of his brother in the trial of Ike Knight charged with Ike Knight murder of Hd Lar moun the defendant s son in law. Arguments opened this morning with Stomey Knight for the state then Knight for the defense. The arguments were to be concluded this afternoon and the case to be given to the jury tonight.

Fort Worth Tex W. A. Knight Centerville Tenn Ike Knight Ike Hd Larmoun Legan Stomey Knight Attomey Knight

John D. McCall Dies in Austin Former Comptroller and Mayor

John D. McCall, longtime Texas official, dies in Austin after eight years as state comptroller and three as mayor. He later led the Austin Mire Insurance Co. Funeral set for 6 PM. Capitol flag at half mast in his memory.

Special Dispatch Austin Tex John McCall Capitol McGall Austin Mire Insurance Company

Robbers Loot National Bank Safe in Locke Village Heist

In Ithaca New York on June 43, thieves blew the safe of the National Bank at Locke, a village north of Ithaca, and escaped with 7600 and 2700 in mostly $5 bills. They overlooked between I cannot confirm remaining amounts from the fragment.

Associated Press Ithaca N.Y Twickers New National Bank Locke

Cotton Growers In Session At National Association Meeting

Montane Ark June 23 delegates from many cotton growing states attend the third annual meeting of the National Cotton Association. Arkansas and Oklahoma bodies have strong representation with the convention to continue several days. John Walkey of Georgia chairs the session as discussions cover marketing tactics and exploitation of advantages.

Associated Press Montane Ark National Cotton Association Arkanans Gokiahows Tohn Walkey Georgia

Deep Channel S 0 At Arangas Deep Channel S 0

The Atayead Pass Channel and Dock company, capital stock $100,000, formed in San Antonio interests, filed its charter in Austin. Incorporators KE. Oy Burton A. 4. Danforth and W. B. Nelson, all of San Antonio, aim to deepen Aransas Pass Harbor Island channel and operate coast docks. Work to begin soon.

Austin Atayead Pass Channel and Dock Company KE. Oy Burton A. 4. Danforth W. B. Nelson San Antonio Eco Harbor Island Aransas Pass Aransas Paws

Dropped From Chicago Baptist Ministers Conference

Chicago ministers erupted in hisses yells and confusion as Burman hrister of the university of Chicago whose denial of the divinity of Jesus Christ stirred Chicago Baptists was dropped from the ministers conference yesterday. The meeting was stormy and likened to a political ward row.

Associated Press Chicago Til Ourge Burman Hrister University of Chicago Jesus Christ Chicago Baptista Baptist Ministers' Conference

Court Martial Ordered for Lieut Nettles Trial

Associated Press reports President has ordered a court martial to meet in Denver for the trial of Lieut Clarence Nettles, U. S. Army retired, of Denver, on charges of financial irregularities. A separate item notes Alma Underwood, seven, attacked by an angry bull near Alma but unharmed after father intervened.

Associated. Press Washington Han Denver Clarence Nettles U.S. A Bivona Ces Tima Alma Tom Aield

Tyler Lynching Investigation Opens in Smith County Court

Special dispatch reports a jury panel selected by Judge Simpson to thoroughly investigate the May lynching of Dim Hodge, a Black man. Six defendants are jailed on charges of lynching, with several witnesses expected as the case moves through the Smith County brick court.

Tylor ‘Fox Ciaige Simpeang Tha Sis Dim Hodge Dyler Smith County Simpson Auinmound

Rock Quarry Row Lively in Police Court

A riotous crowd at Rock Quarry Row led to a police court hearing for Severo Hernandiz on charges of disturbing the peace after displaying a home knife. Judge Buckley fined him $10 as witnesses on both sides described stones, a stampede, and threats with a revolver. the judge found the crowd largely guilty but imposed fines only where formal complaints existed.

Severo Hernandiz Buckley Hernandes Hernandex Jim Buckles

Shafer Recovers After Hospital Stay

Shafer has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital after several days of treatment. The report notes the patient was treated for injuries sustained in an incident involving Xr. A.B Ruka is not specified as involved in the recovery.

Shafer Ruka Luinder

Senate tariff bill amendments debated by Aldrich and McCumber

Washington dispatch reports Senate Finance Committee amendments to the tariff bill set duties on saltpetre cement iron steel and other items. Senator McCumber opened on the hide schedule arguing protection and development of the domestic hide industry to meet future demand, appealing as a farmer against manufacturers.

Associated Press Washington Senate Aldrich Finance Committee Keene

Bandits Hold Up U S Express Office for $5000

Two men robbed the United States Express office in Green Bay Wisconsin at 2:00 this morning. They entered at gunpoint demanded cash and secured about $5000 before fleeing. Police are investigating the raid and searching for suspects.

Green Bay Wis Hadita United States Express Company

Murder Case Ready for Jury in Dallas

The Walter West case with co defendants Rubber Robertson and Genia Jones concluded testimony in the murder of Frank Wolford last November. The jury will retire for deliberation tonight in Dallas Texas.

Dallas Tex Walter West Inegro Rubber Robertson Genia Jones Frank Wolford

Governor Abandons Fishing Trip For Capitol Summer

Austin report states Governor Tune Campbell announced he cancelled a planned fishing trip to Crystal Lake and will remain at the Capitol all summer with only occasional short absences. Governor Campbell will be at the capitol throughout the season.

Austin Tune Campbell Crystal Lake Capitol

Cholera Epidemic Reported in St Petersburg

Bt. Petersburgh June 28. Sixty-one new cholera cases were recorded for the twenty four hours ending today, signaling a continued epidemic in the city.

Associated Press Peteraburg

Fort Worth Rail Line Promoters Receive Bonus Offers

Citizens of Tabback wired promoters of the Fort Worth and Albuquerque railroad offering a hundred thousand dollars to secure the line. Haskell offered sixty thousand and Springtown twenty thousand. Directors meet this afternoon.

Fort Worth Tes Tia Fort Worth & Albuquerqua Haskell Springtown

Coffman Sanity Test Pushed in Murder Case

McKinney Texas district court investigates the insanity defense of Lewis Coffman charged with murder. Hearing continues this morning with testimony about Coffman’s mental state as the trial remains rescheduled for July 5.

McKinney Tex Jung Jrry Herg Lewis Coffman Hiv Murdee

July Fourth Great Day in San Antonio Promises Grand Parade

Patriotic exercises at San Pedro Park along with a grand parade through the city, athletic events and a ball at night mark the Fourth of July program. The celebration is led by the Blue and Gray and the Spanish War Veterans with Albert Sidney Johnston Camp and United Confederate Veterans coordinating. The Grand Army of the Republic lists a general committee including John H. Bolton and L. L. Whitaker. Luther R. Hare Commend represents the Spanish War Veterans.

San Petro Park San Antonin Albert Sidney Johnston United Confederate Veterans RF. Alexander W. W. Sloan A. L. Bak BE BR. Rowley Godfrey Peterson K. C. Ordpost Grand Army of the Republic John H. Bolton L. L. Whitaker JA. ¥. Lockwood Henry Aroald Sidney Tattle Luther R. Hare

Wilson to resign cabinet post in December report

Chicago W W Fano 98 A Washington uphords to the Record Herald says James Wilson of Town secretary for agriculture will retire from office in December per information received here. Char E Scott representative from Kansas Second district is reported chosen to succeed him. Scott is chairman of the House agriculture committee, 47, a newspaper owner, in his fifth term in Congress.

Associated Press Chicago Fano Record-Herald Sage James Wilson Town Agriewlance Char E. Scott Congress Kansas Scott Howde Con Wrrosa

Lawyers Meet in Austin at Texas Bar Association Meeting

A large San Antonio contingent is expected for the twenty-egth annual meeting of the Yesas Bar Association in Austin on July 6 and 7. Special rates apply, with a notable program and many members likely in attendance. Ex-attorney general William Fitts of Alabama will deliver the annual address. Papers will be read by R W Finler of Dallas, TR Batts of Austin, RB Tevy of Texarkan, ANen TD San Sanford of Waco, C K Bell of Fort Worth, and PL Jones of Marshall.

San Antonio Yesas Bar Association Austin Fitts Alabama Association R W. Finler Dallas Ja. Batts B. Tevy Texarkan TD. Sanford Waco C.K. Bell Fort Worth PL Jones Marshall

Boosters Lunch Invitation Sparks Citywide Hospitality

An old flyer invites citizens to a Boosters lunch on Thursday night featuring prominent local figures. It promises friendly greetings, jokes, and a warm reception with a lively atmosphere as the city’s social and promotional circles gather.

Boosters Fiftr Conte

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