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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
7
Senator Heal Gomes announces he will not act on the San Antonio school charter bill until he has more information. He seeks clarification on provisions and potential impacts before proceeding. local officials, educators, and residents await further briefing.
A Texas senator voices plans to visit San Antonio to discuss a proposed school charter reform. The bill, backed by Representatives Terrell Adams and Walktiend, would create a three mile charter zone, set school board duties, and adjust salaries, with passage reportedly aided by the House.
San Antonio police chief BF Jenkins praises the local department after touring the city. He tells the El Paso Mercury he plans to model El Paso on San Antonio and imitate the bureau’s beacon system and other improvements.
Strawberries are scarce in the local market but reports from commissions to this city indicate that harvests will arrive in about two weeks. Officials say fields have been working overtime since the last cold snap. A small quantity of the new crop has been received.
New York March 4. Two persons perished in a fire that swept three four story tenements on Seventh Avenue Brooklyn today. One victim was a woman about 25 years old and the other a 12 year old boy. The fire started with an explosion in the basement.
Palestine March 4 The Internalfocal Great Northern railroad shop force was reduced today and employees are without jobs. It is understood the plant is planning to cut the payroll extensively.
The senate and house adopted a joint wolf hunt visit to Throckmorton, Texas, with travel by overland route of about forty miles. Hudspeth offered the invitation. In the house Reedy’s railroad express service bill was set for a hearing tomorrow. The railwa y racing measure sits fourth on the calendar as opponents push for postponement.
The report details a trial of Colonel Cooper and others, focusing on Carmack’s fatal wounds near the Jett site. Dr Glasgow testified that the spinal cord injury left the victim incapable of voluntary action, while cross examination continued as the state pressed for further questioning.
Pablo Sansor vino was arrested yesterday by Pepiky Ontued Holloman and jailed in Bex fr country. authorities describe him as the man wanted in Nueve Lung, Mexico, on a murder warrant. Deputies then arrested Treving Who Tit, matching the description, on Commerce Street during an excavation job.
Hal Widlace and Andrew Miller faced grand jury arraignments with Justice of the Peace Ben S. Plete for a trunk sealing at Beatty's warehouse on Gryden street. City detective Frank Newnam filed charges over sixty dollars. Preliminary examination was waived and each man held on $1000 bond.
A court today overruled a motion in the case of Smith versus Ovate concerning the Elite Hotel property on Soledad and Commerce streets. Plaintiff evidence was presented early. Olivaert was the first defense witness.
City commissioners debate a new shorter proposed plan amid confusion after an Austin presented measure, signaling a power clash with utilities and potential franchise losses. Officials fear a misstep could spark a real battle between factions, risking the town’s future.
Immigrant travelers and a large party headed from Wy to Houston for a big excursion. Morning logging of the event shows kettles and rigs, with a parade to points of interest. J. M. Slater of Brael etville noted as a business victor in the city.
The inaugural address emphasizes limiting federal appointments to appease southern race sentiment, urges whites to be the negroes' best friends via industry and education, and shifts focus from crusades to fiscal and economic reforms. It calls for a special session March 1 to revise tariffs, supports strong national defense, currency reform, and federal enforcement of treaties, while backing labor and business regulation.
The meeting yielded no formal action on amendments to the charter sent to Austin. Captain Selvin urged an investigation into ethics and positions tied to a proposed amendment. other members debated tenure, and a leave of absence was granted to two teachers due to the war.
Washington struggles through record blizzard as Taft and Sherman are sworn in indoors. Snowbound crowds and canceled outdoor ceremonies frame a historic inauguration delayed by severe conditions. Capitals streets and communications suffer while officials seek indoor arrangements to complete the rite.
Special to The Live Tex March. Testimony in the murder case of A C Brdwiberger concluded at noon. Attorneys argued motions this afternoon and the core question will go to the jury tomorrow.
Madison reports reelection news as State figure Stephenson wins another term in the United States Senate. The article notes Stephenson’s victory and political expectations, with emphasis on Wisconsin voters and campaign dynamics.
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