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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
7
Senator's investigation of the school bill is delayed as anti racing forces hold action in Austin. The move postpones a decision on key provisions tied to the bill and related funding. Local opposition and procedural delays push the timeline beyond today.
Austin dispatch reports Senator Real delayed plans to travel to San Antonio to consult on the school charter bill passed by the House. A telegram from Real to The Light cites scheduling conflicts and a shifted agenda at the Southern hotel, with implications for a possible Senate debate and upcoming election timing.
Carnival committee of the Spring Carnival at the Budlorgs Men's club will meet this afternoon. Rework of work done will be readved and plans made for finishing the matters in hand.
A compact summary notes gains of a presidency including peace treaties with Russia and Japan, a Nobel prize given to Franklin D Roosevelt, formation of perpetual trustees, enduring reforms in antitrust, pure foods, reclamation, and conservation. It details $30,069,000 spent, canal legislation, criminal appeals, the Cuban republic’s independence, and a five nation trade treaty push.
Exclusive 1961 interview with Theodore Roosevelt in 1961 recounts his views on duty after leaving office. He stresses continued public service, humility, and a hopeful outlook for future work. Roosevelt rejects the idea of a detached sage and emphasizes lifelong civic responsibility. He reflects on leaving the presidency with gratitude and a focus on the common good. He urges fathers and mothers to fulfill duties to family and country.
Washington March 5 President Taft arrived at the White House desk at 5 o clock this morning. Knox and Loeb nominations were sent to the Senate as Taft planned tariff focus in his message and spoke of no other detailed legislation for the special session.
The proposal lists aims such as stricter trust regulation and inheritance tax, revises income tax and employer liability laws, tightens federal injunction powers, expands state control over telegraphs and rail finances, and pursues broad reforms in justice, mineral and soil conservation, child and woman protection, road improvements, and deep waterway projects. It also calls for army reorganization, limiting grants to power companies, and comprehensive utility oversight.
A prairie fire near San Antonio threatens ranches and farms in Bexar Comite region. The blaze began near Pipe Creek about 10 miles northwest and has scorched over 40,000 acres across Rewal, Madinil and Handera counties. Winds spread the flames, destroying buildings, crops, and wood stores. several ranches including Woll and Suide, Clik, Tynan, and Cohynrach report severe losses though some assets survived. Firefighters struggle to control the fast moving, widespread blaze.
Taft accepted an invitation from Governor Hughes of New York Governor Prouty of Vermont Senator Pilliamkae and Congressmen Parind Mcator to attend the celebration of the death of Like Champlain at Pittsburgh N and Ravington Vermont on July 1.
Defendants Pablo at nex drum Morales and Trinidad AY face three gaming counts. Attorneys Andersen and Belden urged dismissal as prosecutors, with Fisk and Laughlin present. County Attorney Tom Newton and Dan Leal will supervise prosecution as cases advance in the county court.
Hubert Tatler Bell aged 28 died about 1 30 o clock today in the Woodward Vichy com swing building after suffering for an hour from acute indigestion He was en route to a doctor when seized by an attack and collapsed by the elevator boy He had been living in San Antonio about a year working as a solicitor in a local firm The body awaits word from his Nashville family for burial arrangements
A repeat selection has chosen the same man to lead the International Club. The appointment cites his broad knowledge of Mexico and his proven leadership abilities as the basis for entrusting him with guiding the club’s future activities and interests.
Special to The Light reports a two month old infant of G Oe Harrington, who was laid up for a hoard three days ago, returning to life today after preparations for the funeral were completed. The baby’s revival is described amid local attention and hopeful prospects.
A county court case accuses Rafaelo Torres of abandoning his wife Juana Torres and their children. The complaint is filed by Juana Torres, seeking relief under family abandonment allegations.
A man named Mo Laight and associates allegedly arranged a fraudulent check for 82000 to fund land purchases through Clapton Realty of San Antonio. The scheme involved a Kansas City firm and leveraged a bank phone payment. Sentencing could land him in federal prison in Leavenworth as investigators pursue the land deal and related actions.
The defense stated they will be ready for trial on Monday March 1 in the Dike murder case. Attorney for Luk returned from a Washington trip and said the team will be prepared, noting a prior reset from March 1 to March 18 due to an alibi witness absence.
Nashville reports indicate a group of Tennessee senators who fled the state to block a vote on a constitutional amendment. They arrived back in Nashville on the morning train, greeted by supporters, and resumed their seats in the capital. The returning lawmakers said their action aimed to prevent ratification of the Wednesday election and would be carried further in court if needed.
The piece outlines reforms under the Roosevelt era including merit rules for consular service and postmasters, child labor laws for DC, and prosecutions led by Attorney General Knox against the beef and rail trusts. It notes securities consolidation, officer indictments, and a broad crackdown on land grabs, corruption, and related scandals with guilty parties ousted. It also mentions US Japan orient policies and treaty outlines.
Fragmentary OCR text references moral labels and political rhetoric about wealth and society, with garbled phrases mentioning predatory rich, undesirables, and a cascade of misspelled terms. The readable fragments hint at a political or social commentary, plus stray names and garbled place terms, lacking coherent event details.
A damaged report notes that seven enslaved men were hanged in Louisiana after convicts were found guilty of murder. The article mentions a governor and a reprieve request, with minimal readable details about the event and people involved.
A fragmentary report notes an army officer, likely King of the First Cavalry, leading a detachment conducting operations in northern Laon. The text hints at pursuit or engagement by an unspecified adversary, with unsafe garbled phrases impeding full clarity of the mission and outcomes.
Domingo Diaz appeared before Justice Ren Kisk on a charge of assault with intent to murder. The action connected with another case remains pending as first. Bond set at $1000. Police lieutenant Adeeb Anjoitment handled the matter.
A local carnival plans to utilize Haymarket for its event with committee oversight. Streets leading to the fair will be brightly lit and decorated to attract attendees and enhance the festival atmosphere.
Washington March 3 promptly on 12 o clock today President Sherman called the senate to order after an impressive invocation by Chaplain Hals. The roll call and committee appointments began as the senate reed and ready for business drawing a large gathering in the hall. The session attracted much interest with spectators assigned to their seats for the first time.
Cadiz May th Vies Admiral Cer vera who commanded Spain's fleet that was defeated by the American squadron off Santiago Cuba is dying. His sacrifices were administered to him today in the city hospital as news filters in from the front.
Police officer Beil to the Light Suprlme Co. Miveh 3 L. C. thuper was fatally wounded by a robber who he confronted in the act this morning. The assailant escaped, and the wounded officer collapsed at the scene.
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