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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

5

Burglary Drugged Family in San Antonio Home Loot

A burglar chloroformed Frederick Lockwood his wife and two children then looted the San Antonio home taking cash jewelry and a revolver. The thief entered through the kitchen window while neighbors noted a watchdog was present and escaped as a dog tied to the door caused the gate to remain open. Police are investigating and links to another local burglary are suspected.

Frederick Lockwood South Street Lockwood Call Mr. Lockwoot Gears Martin Victoria Street Laclovend Gard Torkwood Sana

Local Weather Summary for San Antonio and Vicinity

Tonight fair and colder, Tuesday fair and warmer. Raw temperatures show 12 hour period ending this morning with a low around 46 and a high near 78. Wind velocity reported at six miles per hour. A general national weather report appears on page eight.

San Antonio Lenimeri Tollowa

Bertrand orator on Saint Patrick’s Day in Beethoven Hall

Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts Saint Patrick’s Day program in Beethoven hall March 17. Attorney Charles A. Bertenml to deliver the oration with J. Costigan directing musical features. Patrons include Misses Shields Manning OrHam and Han ton with Trish dances and an all star chorus. More than 400 attenders expected. street parade plans outline a morning escort by a police squad led by Chief Malleraana.

Orier Beethoven Hall St. Patrick's Day Htis Charles A. Bertenml Literary Aid J. 7 Costman St. Patrick's Parish Alata Rate Malleraana A. C. Hy

Enlarged Sunday San Antonio Light draws surge in demand

The Sunday edition of the San Antonio Light reports a big rise in demand with the new 16 mile paper supplement and enlarged eight page feature section. Readers praise the color supplements and additional matter while advertisers show increased patronage and loyalty to the paper.

San Antonio Patillon Sunray

Priest's Assassin under Guard Faces Accusers

A school election clash erupts as W W Lipscomb is found to have dodged city poll tax and thus ineligible to vote. The mix up with W H Lipscomb and ballot confusion persists while Lipscomb admits no tax payment for the year.

Opening trial of Sicilian killer draws large Denver crowd

Denver on March 9 prepared for the opening trial of Giuseppe Ajo for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichsen at St. Elizabeth's. Sheriff Nesbit lined deputies at jail entrances and courtroom to deter mob violence as 106 jurors were sworn. Attorney Widcombe seeks insanity defense while brain specialists observe. potential voir dire over Catholic allegiance. Trial began promptly at 10 o clock.

Denver Colo Guiseppe Ajo Leo Heinrichsen St. Elizabeth’s Church Alexander Nesbit Whiteford Widcombe Defenet Attorner Widcombe Alio

Well Known Negro Becomes Insane in San Antonio

Uncle Bill Meo niggy a longtime San Antonio brewery worker was placed under lunacy care after a police report. He has fathered 15 children in the city and has several sons serving in the Philippines and tropes. Though ill of late, a rest improved him and officers decided to keep him with family at home.

Bill San Antonio Pollac Bim Philippines Jed Loly Eaga Patterson

Carnegie Pensions Fellow War Veterans

Andrew Carnegie added a yearly pension of 144 dollars to Civil War veterans of the Signal Corps. About 1,200 served. fewer than 200 survive, with roughly 10 percent in needy circumstances. Carnegie, honorary member, was an operator at onset and later led military rail and telegraph services in the east.

Signal Corps New York Andrew Negle Military Carnegie Pennsylvania Railroad

Senator Bailey Attacks Roosevelt and Praises Currency Plan

A report details Senator Bailey’s sharp criticisms of President Roosevelt while praising his currency measure. A separate incident recounts Edward Felix, a suspect in El Paso for assault with intent to murder, captured in San Antonio after attempts to bribe Deputy Flores. Felix awaits extradition as El Paso officers prepare to take custody. Flores earns a $25 reward.

Bailey Roosevelt Tieves Edward Felix el Paso Jai Sheriff's Department Felix Desru East Gom- Merce Street Bez Inl Flores

Two Southern Pacific Trains Between City and Del Rio End

Modified service cuts two trains on the line to Del Rio due to cost and wear and tear. Train No 7 westbound and No 9 eastbound will adjust schedules with No 8 rerouted to Hourton and Galveston service. Through traffic between the city and Del Rio will be handled by Nos 9 and 30 for several months.

del Rio Tralin Bok Engineo Trea Southern Pacific West Wound Enet Hourton Galveston Tel Rio Ther Radns

Fowler money bill not for democrats report urged

Washington March 1 the house banking committee agreed to report to the house a money bill produced by John Shar Willingba for consideration. The draft measure centers on funds and fiscal regulations linked to mortgage lending and financial controls.

Washington, D.C Hoger Murray John Shar Willingba

Morrow promoted to Frisco Lines traveling passenger agent

Bo Morrow of the Frisco Lines is appointed traveling passenger agent with headquarters in Dallas. He will depart for Dallas tonight as the appointment becomes effective today. His successor for the San Antonio office has not yet been named, a Frisco official said. Morrow came here three years ago from Fort Worth and earlier served as depot ticket agent for I and GN. he has many friends across southwest Texas and will relocate to Dallas with his wife Mrs Morrow.

Lockwood Robery Ho Wilkens Panié Place Lock Bo Morrow Jae Frisco Sengcy Game Net Dallas Eb Fordlee Passenger Department of the Road San Antonis Morrow Mrece Texas San An Mat Las

McIntyre Says No Further Changes planned for SAP Railroad

W H McIntyre of New York president of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad says after a six week trip to Mexico and California that no additional changes will be made beyond those already implemented. He notes the line is in good shape, operations run smoothly, and expects a banner year with strong yields for farmers along the SAP.

W. H. McIntyre New York San Antonia Aransas Pass Mexico California Menger Hotel

Seeress Lures Spouse Away Claiming Desertion

A Blanco City woman tells Judge Shook a fortune teller lured her husband away while en route to San Antonio. She says the banker and his wife were duped by the con artist, leaving her ill and penniless. Judge Shook provided aid and funds for her return to Blanco City.

Seeress Jurist Sim Antonio Mary Duffy Blanco City Shook Gli San Mat Pos Antonin

Banks Are Scored Says National Concerns Want to Establish System

National concerns advocate a new asset currency system to back banks with a scored framework. Officials argue the plan would stabilize values, curb volatility, and improve public trust in financial institutions across the nation.

Dailey Warns On Emergency Currency And Bank Power

Washington March senator Jos W Dailey of Toains voices strong views on the Alblem emergency currency plan. He argues banks resist legal tender limits and urges state bonds for bank capital while condemning reliance on bank issued notes. He cites magnet famine events to warn against ceding currency control to banks.

Washington, D. C Jos. W. Dailey Toains Senate Wien Congress Halley Great Jengit Mr. Hailey Sig

Kisses Drive Spouse From Fireside in Slapstick Memoir

A man recounts how his wife drove him away for constant kissing, then sleuths recover him in Springfield after seven weeks apart. He admits his love for her but complains of daily kissing exceeding his comfort, citing past incidents and a desire to curb affection while remaining loyal.

Chicago Marsh S Gra M.lee Starkaid Johnson Springfield Ign

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lockwood House Stevens H. St. Swift & Co South Flores Street Swift & Co H. Dean ‘On the Same Night. When Atr. Dean Bertrand Orator W. W. Lipscomb Louis Oge At. Lipscomb W. H. Lipscomb Kelso & Lipscomb Sheefty Lipscomb W.H. Lipscomb People’s Party Wipseanrh Flores Grimly IB. Morrow Frisco Lines Southwestern SAP Hit Tim Las Mamos Annie
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