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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

6

Freeman to visit San Antonio as I & G N receiver arrives

T J Freeman the newly appointed receiver of the I & G N railroad will arrive tonight on train No 3. This marks his first visit to San Antonio and the San Antonio division since his appointment. He will be accompanied by several officials and may spend most of tomorrow in the city. Officials and employees speculate on retrenchment actions begun under his authority including office abolition and further cuts after a full inspection. Freeman, linked to Gould interests, was named by a United States court and previously served as Gould lines’ general counsel in New Orleans.

T. J. Freeman I & G. W. Railroad Mr. Freeman San Antonio Wight United States George Gould Railroad Commission of Texas Goulds Commission Gould New Orleans

Denied Promotion Officer Kills Self

March 24. Sergeant Rue dolph Kratz of the Seventeenth Infantry committed death by his own hand yesterday at Camaguay cemetery. A letter says he was despondent over an unjustly denied promotion.

Wayans Ruedolph Kratz Camaguay

Sunset Engine Kills Well Known Farmer

Thomas Weller a prominent Guadalupe County farmer died after being struck by a westbound G H & A railroad train at Cibolo as he crossed the tracks in a hurry. He was 67 and survived by his widow and six children. The body was returned to Cibolo for burial after a funeral held at 2 PM.

Thomas Weller Guadalupe County Cibolo San Antonio Welles Santa Rosa Hospital Br. T. T. Jackson Annie Long Bertha Loew Otto Reininger August Uhr Emma @Junker William Weber Hye Cibola Burda

Cousins Not a Candidate for City School Superintendent

Special to The Light from Austin says San Antonio reports claim State Superintendent Cousins is to be elected city schools head. Cousins denies knowledge, says he is not an applicant and has not discussed the matter with anyone. Alderdine, his opponent, was in town last week and repeated rumors, which Cousins dismisses as baseless.

Austin Tex San Antonio Cousing Cousins Alderdine

Wage Commercial War on Japanese

March 24. An obscure, garbled report discusses economic pressures and proposed boycotts against Japan. It mentions Chinese attitudes and anticipated repercussions, suggesting tense international sentiment and imagined future sanctions.

Cupid 10 The Woods Two Seek Divorce

Edith P Ceaser sues in the Fifty Seventh district court claiming abandonment six years ago and seeking custody of a child. The complaint notes marriage in this city on January 2, 19.. and names Hardy Ceaser as husband. A separate divorce action, Ann Boase vs Fred J Boase, is filed in the same court alleging cruelty. The Boases reside in Calcasien Paris.

Edith P. Ceaser Fitty Seventh District Hardy Ceaser Ann Boase Fred J. Boase Calcasien Paris

Fever in Canal Zone Case Report From Aconcagua Arrival

A yellow fever case was found aboard the Aconcagua after it arrived in the canal zone February 2 from Gowyrquil. The patient is convalescing with no difficulty in handling the case or preventing spread. The last canal zone case occurred in May 1906.

Washington, D. C Aconcagua Canal Zone Gowyrquil

Frisco Shooting Result of a Murder Plot Hatched in Korea

San Francisco March 24 Tiro Gallay says the attempt to assassinate Dur ham W. Glovers political adviser to the Korea council of state is now sure was the result of a carefully hatched conspiracy inspired by the manifesto of the Korean righteous army. The proclamation signs General Byre Lin Ying. Dr Zowmwalt reports the attempted assassination of American diplomat Stevens yesterday by two isverns rays. Stevens is in excellent condition but will be treated after shock subsides. Taklo March 24 newspaper accounts say Marquis Tio was deeply affected by the news and a statement from his secretary AKERS My horror.

San Francisco Cal Tiro Gallay Durham W. Glovers Korea Council of State Sim Stevens Byre Lin Ying Zowmwalt W. Stevens Mat Taklo

Death claims an English Duke at Cannes

The Duke of Devonshire died in Cannes this morning from heart failure. He had been ill since a heart weariness attack at Windsor Castle last June and had shown improving health during his winter in Egypt, making his death a surprising and widely lamented event in England.

Cannes France Duke of Devonshire London Enghind Windsor Castle Tandon Egypt

North Dakota Delivers Clear Bryan Support

Grand Forks ND March 24 Delegates gathered in this city state that North Dakota will formally back William Jennings Bryan at the state convention convening tomorrow. The Bevan and Tahreon delegates echoed the final Bryce stance, marking Bryan as the chosen candidate.

Grand Fork M.D Dale Gales

Robbery on Mountace Street in Houston Report

Special to Thy Lent Houcon Tex March W J Bergeson knocked down by a footpad near Mountace late time robbed of a watch ring and money. He describes the assailant as a very dark man and says he knows his identity.

Houcon Tex W. J. Bergeson Wisit

Plan to Quarry Marble Near Alpine With $1,000,000 Capital

Alin Yuuns of Alpine with T A Cokman and T Woodward of San Antonio discuss plans to develop a marble quarry 13 miles from Alpine. They aim to form a stock company with $1 million capital, build machinery, and seek cheap rail transport via Southern Pacific and a new line toward Port Stilwell Mosteo. The quarry spans 80 acres with a dozen marble varieties and could supply marble for 1000 years.

Alin Yuuns Alpine T. A. Cokman San Antonio Niles Qaday Mr. Youngs St Spur George Kansas, Mexico & Orient Kansas City Port Stilwell

Assault arrest in weighty disturbance on South Wiore Street

Francesca Quinitana was arrested by Deputy Constane Newton this morning on a charge described as depraved assault. The incident stemmed from a weighty altercation on South Wiore Street several days ago, with ongoing tensions surrounding the dispute.

Francesca Quinitana Constane Newton South Wiore

Burglary Charge Filed in Case Tied to Slebert Arrest

Bert Slebert was formally charged with burglary by Ne jectlya Womack after an arrest that followed days of police action. The case stems from the incident that led to Slebert’s detention.

Bert Slebert Farencen Nejectlya Womack Slebert Horn Jeknege Casa Tat

Oil Fields a Factor in Local Manufacturing Push

A business club committee on manufactures met with the board to hire a press clipping bureau and act as informers on nationwide plants seeking relocation. They plan to target dismantled or wrecked establishments and attract them locally, budgeting more funds as the program expands. The aim is cheap fuel from nearby fields to lure manufacturers seeking new locations.

Kearny Mab McIlroy M. C. Krnges R. B. Pumphrey F. A. Chapa Fred J. Johnston Herman Mempmana Felde

May Plan a New Cleanup Day in San Antonio

Settled climate conditions will bring an appointment for a general cleanup day in San Antonio. Dr TTD Barults, president of the city board of Health, says unsettled weather caused delays but pools will dry and refuse be banished before the Spelag Carnival. The March 10 date was postponed due to rain and cold. local clubs and the city administration cooperated, with the Woman's club and civic leaders uncertain about a new schedule, but work may resume when conditions permit.

San Antonio Ttd. Barults City Board of Health Barnitz la Day Woman's Club Pustnegs Men's Club City Admini Thuch Jef Union Ly. Barnitz

Morrow Promoted To Northwestern Passenger Regent Role

Percy Morrow traveling passenger agent of the Louisville Nashville Railroad with headquarters in Houston has been promoted to the Northwestern passenger regent at the same road with headquarters in Chicago. He passed through his city on his way to Chicago and thanked railroad friends in bid farewell.

Percy Morrow Loulaville & Nashville Railroad Houston Northwestern Wii Chicago Moreow Amurbe

Local Weather Outlook For San Antonio And Vicinity

Weather summary shows warmer conditions for Wednesday in the fall season with a low of 44 degrees for a 24 hour period ending at 6 AM. Wind velocity details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a light to moderate breeze. General national weather report referenced to be continued on page eight.

San Antonio Elsbt

Death Comes Unexpectedly to Prominent San Antonian

EL Hertzberg longtime San Antonio jeweler died at his home 621 West Macon Street after a sudden indigestion attack while riding his horse. He was 85, born in Russia, emigrated to the U S then moved to San Antonio 35 years ago to open the jewelry business. Survived by wife and one son Harry, funeral at 5 o clock with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named, burial in the Jewish cemetery, services led by Rabbi Samuel Marks.

EL Hertzberg San Antonio Macon Street Hertzberg Alomee Madieca Harry Temple Yeth-El A. W. Sedigson Sam J. Harris J. F. Barclay Charlesw. Kight Delly Samuel Marks

Rail collision injures twenty. three dead at Lexington line

A crash between Bhim Glass apeelat freight train No 28 and another train on the Queen & Crescent line near Burgh High Bridge in Kentucky leaves twenty wounded and three dead. Victims are being taken to Lexington as crews clear wreckage for hours. The freight train ran through without orders as telegraph operator was laid off at Burli.

Lexington Burgh Danvillo Burgin Birli

Taft Delegates to Date and Convention Contests

Report notes the delegate status for Taft and rivals as of December with 980 total delegates. Taft holds 12 pledged and 2 contested, Fairbanks 2, Cannon 4, and 12 uninstructed friendly Taft, plus 2 contested Taft delegates. A partial tally reflects contested and uninstructed allocations shaping the nomination outlook.

Chicago Taft Fairbanks Cannon

Fleet to Visit a Chinese Port

Washington March 24 It was decided at a cabinet meeting to accept Cuba's invitation for the Attonite battleship feet to visit a Chinese port on the voyage home from the Pacific coast No further fleet invitations will be accepted The world itinerary will be set accordingly Foreign invitations accepted after San Trimievo leave Australia Japan and China All stops will be directly for contiguous shores.

Washington DE. C Cuba Pacific Coast San Trimvieco

Lodge Officer Comes to Inspect Alamo Lodge No 522

A. Morgan Duke state deputy supreme president of the Fraternal Brotherhood and Mrs. Duke arrived via the T and GN from San Mier ios to attend the Alamo Lodge No. 522 meeting at Red Men's hall on Soledad street this evening. He will conduct the Elizabeth Work for the large class of candidates and Linescort team will perform field work. The entertainment committee will serve refreshments in the banquet hall after the close session.

A. Morgan Duke Sarpreme Brotherhaul Atlen

Rates Set for Bailey Meet and State Convention

Pollar rates have been granted for the Bailey meet in Port Worth on May 86. The Bailey demonstration will be held there next Saturday. For the Bailey meeting one and one third fares have been authorized, while for the state convention the rate will be one and one fifth rates.

Port

Prominent Waco Auto Traveler Aims Circumnavigation

Sidney J. Here writes that Bart Castles, a noted local businessman, begins a world trip by automobile. Castles, famed for his automotive expertise, plans a careful journey with time to spare.

Wrco Sidney J. Here New York Bart. Castles Waco Castles

Arrest Peace Disturbers In Local Case

Constable Stevens was sent to arrest five men after neighbors filed charges of disturbing the peace. The suspects named Fergin Lo pew and Marlane Zuniga were tried by Justice Fish this afternoon. each man was fined five dollars.

Stevens Fergin Lopew Marlane Zuniga Justice Fish Jonan Ware

Wishard Denies Guilt In Texas Hacking Case

John A Wishard a prominent stockman from Sionten county was arrested in Omaha on a federal indictment for hacking violations. The grand jury at Marshall Texas returned the charge. Wishard appeared before Commissioner Anderson and posted bond to await trial in Marshall. He is heavily involved in Texas cattle business and says he does not understand the indictment. He plans to leave for Marshall at one.

Associated Press Umabha Neb United States Marshall Mortharn Texas John A. Wishard Sionten County Omaha Federal Grand Jury Marshall Wishard Anderson United States

One Killed Six Hurt In Wreck In Memphis

Memphis March 4 One man was instantly killed another likely fatally injured and five others were hurt in a rear end collision between a work train loaded with scholars and a freight train on the Illinois Central railroad at New South Memphis. Denial tor foggy conditions caused the crash. The dead man was Jamie Late Look, 42, a laborer whose body was badly crushed.

Memphis Tonin Imnots Central Railroad New South Memphis Jamie

Italian Car Drops From Auto Race At Ogden Event

Italian car out of the New York to Paris race with heavy damage after a setback west of Ogden. The battered machine is being towed 90 miles to Ogden for repair while French and German crews threaten to gain the lead as the event continues today. Rock River Wyoming reports the French car leaving Bryan at 7 am local time.

Ogden Utah Central Pacific Road Rock River Wyo

Richardson quits Texas firm for San Antonio general agent post

E o Richardson, long associated with a Texas life insurance company, has severed his connection with the firm and accepted a position as general agent for another company headquartered in San Antonio.

Eo Rchardson Fias Beet 2 Life Ineu France Comwany Texas Mat Company General Ag Entor San Antonio

Verdict Favoring Defendant In Pfeiffer vs Are Damage Suit

The jury awarded no damages to H C Pfeiffer in the case against Her Mana Ane over a hay crop loss. Pfeiffer and Are own adjoining farms and the dispute arose after Are allegedly spread hay seed onto Pfeiffer field during a study in field work.

H. C. Pfeiffer Pfeiffer

Tammany Delegation Plans to Move on Denver in Force

New York dispatch reports Tammany Hall will send a large delegation to the Democratic national convention in Denver. Estimates place representation at nearly record levels, with room and hotel costs not deterring a larger than usual turnout.

Tammany Denver

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