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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
7
The Houston Star reports a San Antonian is negotiating to lease or purchase the Big Greenwall. Details on the deal terms and potential timeline remain undisclosed as discussions continue with city officials and the theater owners in Texas.
Light Texas dispatches report Henry Greenwall negotiating to sell an entire theater circuit spanning Fort Worth Dallas Waco San Antonio New Orleans to Sid Weis of San Antonio and Dave Weis of Houston. If final, Greenwall and Phil Greenwall of Fort Worth exit Texas theater. Sidney H Wells of Grand Opera House is cited as a potential beneficiary but could not be reached for official comment.
Deputy United States marshal Fred Lancaster departed for Pearsall to extradite Meat Tsatay Trevino. Trevino is charged with extradition violation and has been held in the local county jail since his December arrest. He is described as a former Mexican customs officer accused in Mexico of aiding Jeys. Extradition papers are in order.
The Government Hill Methodist church auxiliary will hold a social session Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock at Mrs W M Tol 709 Burlison street.
Nashville reports March 27 jury returns from lunch and resumes deliberation with no quick verdict. Earlier March 17 Judge Hat delivers lengthy charge in Copper Sharp murder case over Carmack death. courtroom packed, judge quotes and witnesses testify, jury retires at 11:15 a.m.
Fredericksburg residents arrive in San Antonio to discuss the potential railroad line to Fredericksburg. Contracts may be signed during the visit as several bankers and business leaders from Fredericksburg participate, including Chas. Selwalca, Alfred Vander Suuken, Trample D. Smith, and Kranskopt.
Deputy U S Marshal Romeny oversaw morning duties at Leavenworth Kansas after he transported three federal prisoners to Waren at the last term of court. Hollomad said the men appeared to be in good health and not suffering under their confinement.
A Mexican woman in a rough San Antonio apartment outlines ambitious plans to free Mexican prisoners. She describes money raised by women, led by Mother Jones, to fund lawyers and appeals, and she vows to continue the effort despite government surveillance.
Saint Patrick observances in San Antonio feature parades and special services led by Hibernian groups. A large crowd joined front of the Hibernian hall on Belvedere Street with a city parade ending at St Mary’s Church for a special mass led by Rev Father William King of Dublin.
Announced plans by April first to begin construction of a one story storehouses converting the old Lowry property into an apartment house facing Travis Avenue. The project includes brick and stucco fronts with steel framework, fronting on the street and rear extensions, turning a dilapidated block into a permanent improvement by owners.
Citizens of Prospect Hill petition to widen Beech Tel to join the board after WLW resignation. The group urges swift action to secure a voice on the governing panel, emphasizing local interest in oversight and leadership changes.
A locomotive ran into a waiting crowd of women at Windsor station near the Dunedin Paririe, injuring 18 passengers. The engine jammed the cab with steam after a blast shortly before reaching the platform, causing chaos in the women’s waiting room and delaying service.
Obituary notice states A G Thomas, once of San Antonio, died after brief illness in Butte, Montana at age 70 or older. Survived by son Thomas of Georgia, two daughters Mrs M Thomas Wessel of this city and Mrs OG Eaves of soaknni. Funeral conducted by Masons. body moved to Chicago for interment in Mason Cemetery.
Thomas Gibson, a 1 year old engineer on the S.A. DP railway and former San Antonio resident, was shot and killed at Skidmore shortly after midnight during a drunken fight. Ben Wilson, 25, a bartender, is jailed after a preliminary explanation. four men were involved in a wordy altercation that turned deadly when a pistol fired. Wilson fled but was captured later. Gibson and associates were said to have engaged in a heated dispute that escalated to violence. The incident is tied to Sobers, Skidmore, and local police, with Gibson later located in San Antonio and Wilson under arrest.
Two jurors required for a Duke trial as the courtroom works through selection. The report notes confusion and delays with names and times and mentions security steps to complete the panel.
Special to The Light reports Bert Luener aged 18 died from a self inflicted gunshot while cleaning a revolver in his temple. The boy’s father, a Chicago home resident, provides details as investigators seek missing clues about the incident.
Fragmented weather notes show temperatures around 19 to 21 degrees with brief mentions of wind and rain in several nearby places. Reads like a local forecast with uncertain OCR text and multiple garbled city names.
The city reels from a brutal assault near Lake Waco as a young woman, Alisa Wood, fights for safety and visibility. A fleeing suspect is chased through East College Street to Inkseff, with a statewide search underway and a police posse coordinate the hunt.
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee plans to act on a new tariff bill today. It would place hides on the free list and raise taxes on cigars cigarettes alcohol and other goods, with Texas cattle interests fearing losses if enacted. The bill also revises internal revenue taxes and treasury securities while proposing inheritance and minimum tax changes. The committee plans a 10 o clock meeting to formally consider the measure.
Washington lawmakers discuss the Payne bill as a remedy for long depressed commerce and revenue losses. The plan adjusts duties on key imports, shifting items to higher rates and extending certificate financing to stabilize treasury needs amid uncertain trade conditions.
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