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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
8
The article reports Col. Pryor favored for reelection as president of the Texas cattle raisers association. If Pryor declines, Richard Walsh of Pal a is mentioned as the likely successor. The piece notes Pryor's two-year tenure and a possible unwritten contest among members.
Dura named vice president but Walsh is not a candidate against Colonel Pryor. Prominent cattlemen vow no park of opposition to Pryor and favor Crowley’s reelection as secretary. Spiller and Williams with Crowley have worked tirelessly to advance the convention. Fort Worth delegation pushes for next year’s gathering. packing-house interests may influence site choice.
In addition to a large number of new members elected yesterday, the following were favorably reported and admitted to membership at this morning's cattle men session: John Shaw Roswell New Mexico Cans Land & Cattle Co Roswell New Mexico A Wallace Liana Dan Tray Ben vino S G Cantrilt & Sons Harveyville Kansas OC Oleets Frio County Coke Leishworth Geneales George Konstan Uvalde R J Dabie Beeville.
Chrde Vernon Tofweek formerly ran a confectionary business in New Wesanlelw and filed a petition for discharge in bankruptcy with Deputy United States Clerk A. J Cupbell. Myr. Traweek was adjudged bankrupt several wralts ago.
Tomorrow's program at Fort Worth features talks on the show's purposes and objectives by Mr T T De Andrews, Mr Alvin H Sanders, Dr J H Wilson, and Prof H H Harrington. Officers elected, executive committee chosen, and a city drive with a dress parade, Army post drill, and a reception hosted by officers and their wives.
Pittsburg Pa March 19 Severe flooding looms as rivers surge toward 33 feet per the United States Weather Bureau. Suburban streets and basements flood, schools operate lightly, and residents endure widespread disruption. A Pittsburg Plate Glass dredge broke loose at Tarantums and toppled over an immovable dam, with no confirmed casualties.
Special to The Tighe from Austin Texas on March 19 reports the railroad commission learned there is no truth to rumors of receivership for the Texas & Pacific Railway. The commission continues its inspection led by Chairman Mayfield, with General Manager Thorne’s letter sent to Mayfield for information.
Chicago March 19 reports reveal sensational letters describing a plan to kill Mayor Duset. The sender claims a group intends to shoot steel tipped poison darts from a ship to execute the mayor, with details of a hidden mechanism and poison delivery.
St Pansiuurg March 39. Mr Karavineff leader of Group of Tail in the second duma was shot dead yesterday by two mort in his Thoma at Yekaterinoslaw. A doctor reported receiving threatening letters from a veteran organization saying his death sentence had been signed.
Reports from St. Peters burg say Count Leo Tolstoi has fainted and remained unconscious after an influenza attack. His condition alarms Russian observers in Moscow with concern over his fate.
A. H. Cadwallader, San Antonio Light envoy, reported unprecedented success of a northern tour to promote San Antonio and Southwest Sexe. Cadwallader traveled with 440 home seekers, two excursion trains, and planned ports for Port Lavaca, while the Allison-Richey party toured lands and planned a San Antonio visit.
Governor Campbell arrived in San Antonio amid a dispute between Daughters of the Republic of Texas factions over the Alamo’s reception during the Cattlemen's convention. He declined to discuss reports of locking the Alamo doors and said he would guard the building until custodianship settles in court. The aim is to ease dissension and allow use for the cattlemen gathering and a Southwestern insane asylum visit.
Burglars entered the Watkins and Feldmann homes on Garden Street in Alexander, rifling a sewing machine and scattering belongings after midnight. Limited food items were taken, and authorities, including Constable Stevens, investigated the open window entry.
Local forecast shows San Antonio expecting warm weather with highs near 90 and lows around 68. Winds are light and skies likely clear with no significant precipitation expected.
Directors of the Business Men's club vote to appoint J H Kirkpatrick to represent San Antonio at the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas convention. The action expresses appreciation for hosting next year and invites members to attend while avoiding a scramble for positions. Names listed include Alexander Joske WB Tuttle August Brien Juke Worth J M Aubrey Log Hart and others.
Santos Pena, with two long horn oxen hitched to a farm wagon, travels 41 miles through town. The oxen, unyoked and guided by an interpreter, parade past the crowd as improvised bridles and rope bits decorate their horns. Pena, from Vohey area, says he may haul freight next, not join the stocks parade.
A historical notice cites resolutions reducing the present schedule and imposing a twenty percent cut across rates. The document outlines administrative steps and the authority guiding the change.
In a call for expanded executive authority the piece urges the president to declare a policy of seeking reciprocal relations with other nations. It argues that direct negotiation by the chief executive would streamline diplomacy and strengthen national interests.
A convention committee pushes for revising Texas stock laws to reflect open range changes, extends Interstate Commerce Commission powers to control cattle car transfers, and backs a Garberson-Smith style bill to curb freight rate hikes. It also seeks $300,000 to fund tick extermination and urges a commission of stockmen to study revised laws for the next session.
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