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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1909

Page

6

Brumbys on the Way in Starr County Quarantine Clash

Special to The Light reports a clash between Starr County health officer Dr. Crisoforo Solis and state health official Dr. William Brumby over a quarantine for Fal furvias tied to three mild smallpox cases among the Mexican population near Pulturvias Texas. Solis insists on restricted train movement to enforce quarantine despite opposition from Austin officials who say the action is unwarranted. The dispute centers on authority and the need to isolate others while trains continue to operate.

Pulturvias Tex Crisoforo Solis Solis Sap Lown Jugal Physichian Walliam Brumby Austin Anslin Ab Watfurrias Sols Pat Pat and States Thimbit Oe Nest Phyigiuidns

Woodmen in Session at Houston Tex

The Woodmen convene in Houston Texas for a district gathering with representatives from Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Encore tag ceremonies were held and Mineral Wells appear as new candidates for the union.

Houston Distriet Texzas Avivona New Mexico Beuvaen

Bail Set in Severe Case Involving Black Man

Proceedings in the seventh district court of Thorlean Meyers, accused of the murder of Aubrey McLemors, a Black man, were admitted to bail at 2000. The incident occurred on Santa Rosa Avenue last week Monday night near McLemors. Meyers initially remained in jail before officials sought release on bond, with sheriff Loy to secure.

Thorlean Meyers Aubrey McLemors Meyers Santa Rosa Avenue MeLemors Thage Biss Jonny Loy

House Limits Probe Of Speaker In Thirtieth Legislature

The House refuses permission for committees to examine the speaker's record, limiting probe efforts in the thirtieth legislature. The decision preserves executive protection of the speaker while signaling tensions over oversight.

House

Kennedy inquiry debate in Whittier legislature

May report from The Light in Austin Tasmania reports the Whittier legislature rejected 0 to 36 a resolution to extend Kennedy investigation to include its members. Morning discussions centered on whether to broaden the inquiry beyond the current legislature and whether to confine it to the present session.

Austin Tas Maron Honves Kennedy Investigation Committee Iée Curstom Crawford Kennedy

Gambling Cases On Trial Today At Court

Legal proceedings begin this afternoon in the gambling cases. Defendants Pablo Maralies Juan Morales and Trinidad Arellana face questioning as witnesses prepare to testify. Prosecutors expect possible appeals if convictions occur and note last Thursday's preliminary actions.

Enurt Idak Getrigl Berausy Pablo Maralies Juan Morales Trinidad Arellana Phioeins Het Sonlaia

Fraud charge brings labor leader to court

Rev Deenus. ti. Mareh ?-tenry S. Mudapeth, former president of the New Orleans labor tia, arrested last night charged with fraud and stealing money from the smok. He was a candidate for the presidency of the International Eyptn- Sraphicel union against dames Mr. Lynch at the convention of the ett.

Deenus Mareh Tenry S. Mudapeth Dhe New Orleans Tia Randdlandy Smok Eypn- Sraphicel Union Dames Mr. Lynch Ett

Dream Shattered as Official Commits Suicide

A distressing report from Washinetom March notes the death by self-inflicted actions of a prominent figure connected to a grand railroad project. Former United States consul general at Buettas Ayres, Mr. Hine Tom Rowan Teer, is named among the deceased, with a troubled narrative about unrealized ambitions and family impacts in Chi.

Washinetom Stearthraken Tom Rowan Teer Buettas Ayres Chi

Wheat and cattle prices update from Kansas City market

Market notes from Kansas City on March 1 show No 2 red and No 2 white wheat bids for May delivery, with various tag codes. Cattle and hogs moved steady to firm with steer and calf tops around the dime range, hogs improving to near 77 dollars noted.

Kansas City AGIA Maree &—Y “Rocelils

Tornado leaves Brinkley in ruins and Death toll rises

A Wall Street era cyclone sweep through Brinkley Arkansas and Memphis Tennessee reported 19 white and four negro deaths with about 20 injured. Scenes of wreckage blanketed by dust and fire as communication lines failed and residents searched for missing family members amid collapsing buildings and downed trees.

Sarabia's Yankee Bride and Mexican Joan of Arc Tale

A fragmentary 1920s era newspaper item profiles Miss Madeth Tromtridge, portrayed as a daring American revolutionary figure. The text depicts social contrasts and a dramatic prison sentence, with an unfinished note indicating continued coverage on page 20.

Sarabia Joan of Arc

Anti Aging Bill Not Law Sparks Texas Debate

In Austin on March 9 governor Campbell had not signed the anti pacing measure and no signing date was given. The railroad protest defends against high freight rates, arguing rates invite abuse by nonemployed individuals. The resolution mentions a brief period of time for action and a 99 year land grant along the Colorado River tied to a memorial park project for growers association.

Austin Tex Marely Tovernor Campbell Fleith Rairoads Colorado River Not Growers’ Association Hows Memorial Park Wits Miuip & Speci

Snow Storms Hit Plains and Midwest Regions

Fragments report heavy wet snow spreading across Oklahoma Kansas Iowa and the Texas Panhandle with strong winds and sharp temperature drops. Snow accumulations range from two to five inches in spots while driving conditions worsen and printing likely to pause as snow remains.

Kansas Ras Marek Pope Panhandle Tex Maren

Unclear fragmentary report on a fire and aid rush

An unreadable passage describes a gale a fire and a rapid response by residents and companions racing to Weakley to bring aid and suppress a conflagration with mentions of Kinonell A. A. Wojianski Riel ards Conduntay and others in a rapid effort to obtain assistance.

Kimmels Hrniley Sidney Debrig Kimmell Jove Kinonell A. A. Wojianski Rielards Neni Conduntay Weakley Atelley

Sound the Doom of Directoire Gowns Exhibition

Chicago will host a March exhibit where aversimiers donate directoire gowns and kite dred styles while coshimes endorse at tenth eleventh and fourteenth events. The program promises new fashions, with debates on waists and styles drawing public attention to this unusual display.

Chicago Avessniikers Ion Lomacrow

Oliver Named to Succeed Knox After Nomination

Thavvisharg. Ta Maren Soeur Olver of Miltshung was today wamed as republican candidate for the Milted States senate to succeed P. C. nox ane tes.

Thavvisharg. Ta Maren Soeur Olver Miltshung States Senate P. C. Nox Ane

San Antonio school bill faces heated debate and female voting clash

Special to The Light reports a tense San Antonio legislature scene after Terrell’s motion as Adams defers, Wahrmund votes aye, and a 101 to 0 roll call amid protests by women’s groups opposed to the bill. Opposition cites old charters and charter reform, while trustees and officials argue over school funding, elections, and exemptions.

Austin Trx House Terrell Bexar Stols Adams Senate San Antonio Wahrmund Fr. C. Carter

Senate Amendments Restore Old Status

Senate amendments restore the old status with changes to trustee terms and salaries. The governor veto threat and legislative actions in San Antonio and Bexar involve qualifications, elections timing, and board structure. New provisions align salaries and trustee numbers, with elections shifted to April and terms reset under the charter.

Senate

Texas League May Open on South End

Schedule committee to meet tomorrow to complete opening details for the Texas League season. Weather favors southern Texas for the start, with opening slated for the south end region to ensure mild conditions.

South End Spertal Houston Texas

Chicago’s First Born White Child Dies in Bloomington

Ellen Lipscomb, Chicago’s first white child born after incorporation, dies in Bloomington. Born March 4, 183n, she was surrounded at birth by the town’s early settlers.

Chicago

Death takes winner of Automobile Cup

Fairs, March. Jeon Thory, the cavoniahiist who won the Gordon Sun Astrey in the international race over Die Adverse course in July, 1905, died yesterday.

Jeon ‘Thory Cavoniahiist Gordon Sun Astrey Resterdin

Local Weather: San Antonio and Vicinity Forecast

San Antonio area weather outlook for Tuesday through Wednesday shows a warm trend with temperatures near 65 degrees in the late afternoon. A brief note mentions a temperature drop or change by evening, with no significant precipitation indicated.

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