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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

5

Tragic double shooting ends in death and injury

Louise Cook-Turnipseed, 17, lies in city hospital after a jealous ex-soldier Ed D Fisher shot her twice then killed himself at 419 Poferis street. Fisher, infatuated, pleaded for a divorce and failed, turning the revolver on himself. Police remove Fisher’s body. Miss Cook-Turnipseed’s spinal injury leaves her fate uncertain.

Ed Fisher Louise Cook Louise Cook-Turnipseed Twlen Ed. D. Fisher Poferis Street Fisher Miss Gook-Turninseet Buster Brown Third Cavalry Rose Schmitter Turnipsead Saif Gol Iey Brown Miss Schmitter Brown Beng Giek Taher Ted Jans Louise Ohio Miss Cook-Turpseed John Tueler Gig

Local Weather Forecast for Fan Antonio and Nearby Area

Fragmented forecast notes indicate a 24 hour period ending morning hours with temperatures around the low forties to mid forties. Specific times and locations are unclear but suggest cooler morning readings and warming later in the day.

Serbia Accepts Powers Armament Advice and Peace Prospects

Belgrade dispatch reports Servia accepted international advice on armament. Milovanovich says Serbia no longer fears armed attack as peace seems assured. Russian minister held talks with Milovanovich. final settlement appears near with only housing questions unresolved.

St. Petersburg Belgrade le Bourse Gazelle M. Milovanovis Servia Alham Austria- Hungary Milovinovich Smd Tangon Thant

Husband and Wife Haled into Court Fun

Charles and Mamie Shaw, a married couple, were summoned to the police court this morning on charges of grave disturbing the peace. Arrests followed a disturbance near Houston street and Lasoa street after the wife allegedly assaulted another woman over a claim of her husband’s actions. The wife was released on promise to go home, then later struck a pedestrian on Commerce street leading to a $5 bond. The husband was fined $19 for vagrancy. both fines were paid.

Charles Mamie Shaw Poltes Court Houston Street Lasoa Street McGarity Duiling Commerce Street Beth

Markets Lard May Prices Decline Briefly

Market notes show May lard trading around 19.10, with intraday slips to 10.10 and 10.07 before steadying at 10.07 as traders await further guidance. No additional context available.

Cash Grain Prices Report From Kansas City Market

Kansas City wheat and corn quotes for March 20 show No 2 red flour offerings and whispers of white varieties. Trading details include May positions and reference to quality grades, with bid and ask ranges noted for futures and spot grain in a compact market briefing.

Kansas City

Fort Worth Livestock Market Report Summary

Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas on March 20 reports hogs at 1400 head with tops $3.20, calves at pess. steady to moderate demand with tops $5.90, steer and cow lots around 200 and 1460 respectively, logs steady with ton prices near $6.70.

Fort Worth Tex

Directors Resign as Electric Park Reorganizes Under Walker

Electric park comes under control of D A Walker and associates after a board meeting at 10 o clock in the Alamo bank building. Walker and family purchased M L Opperheirmer s interest, making him president and general manager of the new company with Block and Taviewitz to remain on the board. Walker also leads the Mid winter Tall and Racing association and San Antonio Telephone company.

Electric Park D. A. Walker and Associates M. le Opper- Heimer Alamo Bank Mr. Walker M. L. Oppenheier San Antonio Telephone Company

Duke Plea Focuses on Insanity and Intoxication

Defense for B W Duke in the Walter Byers murder case argues partial insanity and drunkenness at the time of the killing. Bee and Duke’s counsel emphasize diminished mental state due to heavy drinking and open sore pains, while witnesses describe Duke as confused with a vacant stare as the trial proceeds toward a verdict.

B. W. Duke Gattos Bee Threluini Walter Everts Dike Byers W. Duke Walter Byers Doyet Rutledge Dunning Gonzales Duke Beck Dimping Davie Tunning Ree Bee J. Cy Biker Bergan Baker An Lou Carlos Bee Biaeves Feareld Sigiar Cau Tetas Routsel

Two Bank Vaults Looted In Separate State Heists

Des Moines area robbers dynamited the First National Bank vaults in Paso County and escaped with several thousand dollars. In Enid Oklahoma another gang blew open a safe at Coldwater north of town, taking about 2000 dollars as a heavy rain storm hindered the investigation and froze openings.

Des Moines First National Bank &Timogens Paso County Enid Okla Coldwater

Burned by Coffee Child Succumbs in Misfortune Tale

Auretia Navarro aged young daughter of Mrs Sundamine Navarro died at 7 last night from burns after a pot of hot boiling coffee overturned on her. The accident happened at the Navarro home nine days earlier while the parents were away in the kitchen. Dr R L Withers assisted but injuries were fatal after days of agony. Funeral service will be held at the home and the body laid to rest in San Fernando cemetery.

Auretia Navarro Sundamine Navarro Saith Pecos Street Yarens Cole R. L. Withers Olly Ilo Gist San Fernando

Mrs Fisher to Ride in Flower Parade

Invitation from Mrs Habecca J Fisher of Austin, president of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, to participate in the Battle of Flowers was received by the parade committee. She will ride in a decorated victoria during carnival work, and the committee will meet Tuesday at ten oclock a.m. at the Business Men's club.

Habecca J. Fisher Austin Daughters of If Republic of Texas Fisher Parther Tesday Tie'clowk A. Am

Police believe they have girl's assailant in Texas

Waco police say after five days they have arrested a black man suspected of attempting to assault a 7 year old girl near Tokia school last Tuesday. The arrest was made last night by a conductor on a Texas and Pacific trip near Marlin. The 7 year old could not identify the man who lives in Gatesville.

Waco Tex Tokia Sinith Marlin Ho, Ives Gatesville

Falls From Nolan Street Subway

J. T. Walker, a stranger, fell about 12 feet in the Nolan street subway last night suffering a broken arm. He was found by a street car crew, taken to Physicians’ and Surgeons hospital, with the fracture located between elbow and wrist. Walker claims he did not intend to be on the subway and blamed darkness for the fall. His injuries are not considered serious.

Nolan Street J. T. Walker Walker Lye Uurnell Ay Physicians’ & Sir Kenny Hospital Watler Aire I Alge

Death benefits awarded after fatal on the job incident

A Texas man died following injuries received while employed at a local plant. His widow and two children survive along with his father and seven siblings. The body was moved to his brother’s home for services as part of a local family funeral in the Galtisha community.

Ren FE Alona Gecotta Yourgan Roy May Yourgan J. Bo Yeurgan Tes Benther Gee W. Yeargan Saspamed W. 1. Caruthers Ww. Woulail J. Aspawood Mrw. Haden City

Jewelry theft charges against two boys

In a local incident, two boys face charges after a jewelry theft at a store. Police recovered rings, watches, and bracelets, and one youth remains in custody. The report notes a charge under a specific statute and the investigation continues.

Wife-murderer Wheatley Hangs Self in Jail

In Richmond on March 20 Tony Wheatley, who confessed to murdering his wife and an incandilary act, died by hanging himself with a towel in Gaspepper jail. The incident ends a case that drew local attention and followed his admission.

Richmond Tony Wheatley Gaspepper

Preacher Held on Charge of Assault

Joseph McMaster a Methodist preacher faced an initial hearing before Justices Fontaing on charges of criminally assaulting a 15 year old. Bond set at $2000. McMaster 32 years old.

Vic Tre Tag Cilveston Maarelt Joseph McMaster Fontaing Ade McMaster

Alamo Plaza Property Sold Amid Local Transfers

The Alamo Plaza sale closed last night to Mr and Mrs Dans of Kendall, transferring stakes to D J Woodway. The property, praised as prime on Alamo Plaza, spans to Josey Alley with limited disclosed terms and pending improvements and leases.

D. Aigert Dans Kendall Taunts D. J. Woodway Ting F. Kirs Jewelry Little Alamo Plaza Alimo Josey Alreet Woodward Wil Dee

First Seizure Under Pure Food Law Reported

Jawsten Texas March 24 The first seizure under the pure food law occurred when a shipment of 790 cases of pepper was found not conforming to federal requirements. Federal marshal seized the goods and ordered action by the parties involved.

Nefal Jawsten Tex Teder Hunke & Willot

May Save Part of Boy's Right Hand

A portion of the right hand of Freddie Young a one year old boy from 1220 North Flores Street may be saved after an accident when he fell beneath a street car on Hill Street returning home from school Yesterday. Surgeons at Waves hospital amputated the entire right hand and attempted to save it. The left hand was so mangled that the wrist was removed.

Freddie Young von Af Winer BE Young North Flores Street

Body of A. T. Norling Reaches San Antonio

The body of A T Norling, who was drowned Tuesday night in the bay at Cortes, arrived in San Antonio aboard a steamer and will be sent to Chicago for burial, accompanied by Mrs Norling, per 4 ML Chase at 240 Madison Avenue.

Norling Cortes Chest San Antonio Chase Madison Aiveot

Defense Contests Claiming Disagreement Reported Should Have Been Accepted

Nashville Tenn March 20 Guile of murder in the second degree with 20 years imprisonment was the verdict of the jury in the case against Duncan B Cooper and Robin J Cooper for the slaying of former United States Senator El W Catnract. Joan D Sharp was acquitted. The defense moved to set aside the verdict as a mistrial. Judge Harb to hear arguments then fixed the defendants bond at 235000. The verdict followed Foreman Burk's declaration that they were hopelessly tied. Defendants remained calm, witnesses present. Jury later said they had agreed, returning a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree with punishment to be determined by the court.

Nashville Tenn Pei Alts Duncan B. Cooper Robin J. Cooper United States EL W. Catnract Joan D. Sharp Harb Mandal Burk Coopers Auren Auren Gallaghsters of Col. Comper Varlong Ag Juxine Hart Jes Wator Tov Hert Burke Muncan B. Coeper Rubin J. Cooper Gailty Convinerent Sentlenten

Grants Appeal In Case Of Araujo

Antonin PL de Araujo editor of Mexiyam was granted until May 1 to perfect his appeal. Deputy Clerk Campbell of the federal court in this city received the order this morning, following submission urged by Cullen F. Thorn at Wace. Araujo was convicted in the last term of violating neutrality laws between this country and Mexico and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary at Port Leavenorté, Kansas.

Antonin PL de Araujo Mexiyam Campbell Maxey Austin Cullen F. Thorn Wace Aitjo Mexico Port Leavenorté Kansas

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