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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

5

Exoneration Follows Jail Delivery Attempt Confession

Maddox confesses sole responsibility for the jail delivery attempt and exonerates Denny and Schwertz. Saw fragments found in book leaves and sewer indicate his solo plan, while other conspirators in the county jail are implicated. Denny and Schwartz remain housed together as Maddox faces further proceedings.

Tollowine Tourateel H. J. Maddox Inday Rheviff Tvalver Dulive Schwertz Tom Denny Maddax Maddox Mildrax Shers Denny Schwartz

Police raid nets stolen plunder in city burglary case

City detectives Womack and Van Riper tied Hol Lyons to multiple six week burglaries. They recovered a watch from Morris Bleck and jewelry from the Seeling home including a diamond set bracelet and a gold medal from St Marys College. Officers also found 18 packet books, prayer books, hundreds of keys, pearls, crosses, a handbag, chloroform, a spray, a white kid glove, ball programs and other items. Captain Womack and Van Riper urged residents to visit headquarters to identify property Lyons may have hidden.

Womack and van Riper Teads Hol Lyons Patterson Morris Bleck Seeling Paula Seeling St. Mary's College, Austin Block Lyon Main Avenue Rodriguea Street Lynn Rev. J. Minor Beck G. R. Gillette Matilda Barrera Lyons Captain Womack

Japanese Favored, US Advisor Attacked by Koreans in Frisco

In San Francisco a diplomatic adviser to the Korean state department, Stevens, was attacked by a committee of Koreans at the Fairmount hotel for supporting Japan in Korea. He defended himself with a pistol after being knocked down, receiving injuries. He later described Korean peasants as favoring Japanese protection and noted anti Japanese sentiment among Korean factions. The hotel staff aided him. Stevens refused further comment after the incident.

San Francisco Cat Stevens Korea Fairmount Hotel Francisco Cal W. Stevens Law Council State Asnatti Stevine Rabber Arfay

Mutsu Maru Sunk After Night Collision Near Tudohokke

Tokio reports the 900 ton Mutsu Maru sank after a collision with the 695 ton Hideyoshi Maru at 2:30 am off Tudohokke near Hado date. Of 244 passengers and crew, most perished, while the Mideyvashi Warn and another steamer rescued survivors.

Tokio Tudohokke Hadodate Mideyvashi

Fair American Girl Weds An Untitled Englishman

Special to The New York Times March 23: Miss Tulla Kean Fish, daughter of Hilton Fish, wed William Lawrence Wesse at St James church Madison Avenue and Seventh Street. Fish, debutante, is from the Vesant Fish family. Wesse is from London with ties to British aristocracy and mining interests. The ceremony followed by a reception amid extended commentary on families and social standings.

EW York Willian Laewrenee Wesse Tulla Kean Fish Hilton Bish Avitel Stes Bidl Diavedl Iis Atternann St. James Church Madison Ave.nue Seventh First Street Misa Fish Teres Ar. Fish Anigen Stivesant Fish Mr. Broosq Wiliam Ty, Breege London England Henry Wigging Wallan D'Iaahy Labi Almstir Thalvlar Lake of Roxburghe May Gontet Tense Mattis Pie Tome Lonedon Alaska Mhalind

Scorns Texas After The Robertson Law Scorns Texas After The Robertson Law

Special to The Tagut Austin Tex March 25 A dubious report describes insurers and authorities reacting to the Robertson law. The article notes an insurer seeking authority to operate and tensions over compliance with provisions, mentioning Manana City and Western insurers.

Austin Tex Love Lowli Samieniys Manana City Mas

Wells-Fargo Messenger Firings Shake Sap Run

Wells-Fargo messengers on the Sap run faced multiple dismissals amid an internal investigation led by J.B. Crews of Wells-Fargo & Co. Ex press. Crews arrived in town after quiet inquiries into prior unrest among the Sap run staff. Officials declined full comment as more employees are expected to be discharged amid the probe.

Om Fine Bngide J.B. Crews Welle-Bargo & Co Express Homsten Mate Afr Mf, Cy Amd Ofae Menger Wil Iit

Cupid Crowns Gallant Lochingar in a Philippine War Era Rally

News from a small town notes the marriage of Miss Tarla Allen and Lt. Harrie Tarrs, with Miss Julia Allen as bride and Lt. Hoguey Tarrs as groom. The ceremony followed a long acquaintance marked by letters and visits, culminating in a formal wedding at a friend's home and reception with family, friends, and local notable guests.

Aen L. B. Allea Clovkman Cosillion Elch Tarris Alen Gome Lochinvar Flavrds Jula Allen Mattie Shronshin Aneta Shropshire Wood Vermont Jillie Nedall Shiapeshire Mater Marrs Uber

Local Weather Cast for Sin Antonis and Nearby Areas

The forecast lists temperatures around 52 to 66 degrees with winds up to 10 miles per hour. A cooler trend is noted compared to last year with generally clear skies and light winds across the region, while overall nationwide weather reports indicate no major disturbances.

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Rescue of Refugees Ends Troubles in Hayti

A chaotic Hayti crisis ends as refugees are evacuated after French and American warships intervene. General Fittalo and other conspirators who sought refuge at consulates are captured and executed by Haytian authorities. United States and French actions pressured Nord Alexis to abandon his push for power.

Hayti Fittalo Arll Nord Alesis States UN Vovalgitan Sangli Alexis Ehtef Vittla “Black Reputse

Death Rides the Wind in Louisiana Cyclone Ravages Town

Baton Rouge reports a cyclone moving through Feliciana parish injuring many in No wood near the Yards and Misehisiie Valley railroad. Wind and rain caused heavy damage and disrupted telephone and telegraph lines as residents cope with the aftermath.

Baton Rouge Lave Dean Wast Feliciava Parish Louisiana Ely Nopwood Here Misehisiie Valley Rollinsoa Witside

Brumby Plans New Health Campaign

A Brumby-backed health push targets sanitation violations by Pellman Company and hotel owners. The state seeks penalties from Bo M. Carley and other executives for failing to disinfect facilities as required by law, marking the first suit in this health department crackdown. The action aims to enforce public health standards across hotels and public buildings.

Mount Osher Brumby San Augele Pellman Company Nih Bo M. Carley Ert Worth Dotzleb Ter Mig Kortledge Aramis

Sunset Rail Case Taken To High Tribunal

Special to Thy Light reports attorney general's representative filed to the United States Supreme Court the case challenging the gross receipts tax law of the Texas legislature. Adornag Yereran Dackison and Assistant Attorney General Hawk will appear in Washington to submit the appeal.

Aislin Gonaral States Supreme Falvestun Tlarrisburg San Antonio Tle Texas Courte Yereran Dackison Hawk Washington

OrFlat and G. N s Retrenchment Policy Lops Off Department

OrFlat and G. N implement retrenchment policy cutting a department effective April 1. The move targets staffing reductions and budget tightening across obstructing units, with officials outlining efficiency goals and anticipated impacts on operations.

Railroad Retrenchment Affects L & GN City Staff

The L & GN announces April 1 job abolitions under retrenchment policy. Marvin Trice loses his assistant general freight agent post as G B Maratal is promoted to commercial agent. P Suilyas becomes sole freight office clerk. Tyse and Marshall receive adjusted roles within the company and several other positions are eliminated across the network.

Marvin Trice Ceceit J. Freeman G. BE. Maratal P. Suiliyas Ash Well Tries Lenny Ther LG ChoNrailead Mars Tyise Vailyond Tits Elty Dutte 1 & GN Vitilepad Marshall Rommenital Aggik Iin

Last Murder Proves Waterloo For Perpetrator in Many States

Knoxville era paper reports D Edwards, sought for a murder of i t Davis in Chattanooga area, captured after disguises failed in Trenton Georgia. Edwards, tied to a spree, faced pursuit across towns including Birmingham and Mineago after claiming to have killed multiple people in riots. He testified to a murder trial and described his killings with varying details while under guard.

Chattanooga Tenn D. Wilwards Kentucky Davis Lily Trenton Bedwards Birmingham Edwards Durham Red Sévera Mineago

Industrial War Near Paris Prompts Massive Strike Threat

A Paris area report outlines a looming industrial conflict with potentially 200000 workers mobilized. A banquet attended by Justice Minister M. Cruppi and Textile Employers' Union President Mr. Soule discussed demands and potential escalation if wage and bale pulling demands are not softened.

M. Cruppi Mr. Soule Building Employers’ Union

Fleets Visit Brings Joy to Japan trip

Enthusiastic prose praises the Amectonn fleet visit and the government invite. Reports say the invitation shows friendship between America and Japan and will strengthen ties. Dispatches indicate the fleet will arrive soon and newspapers urge continued commitment to extending a cordial relationship.

America

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