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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

6

Fort Worth Poised as Bailey Faction Fights for Delegates

Fort Worth Texas roars with Democratic intrigue as supporters of Senator Joseph Bailey gather to nominate four delegates for the Denver convention. Bailey’s allies hope for a large turnout with trains bringing delegates. rumors swirl that Bailey may decline to run, while rival factions press for his delegates and push for Culberson Campbell and Bailey himself to be sent to the national convention.

Fort Worth Tex Port Worth Joseph W. Bailey Denver Bailey Citins Trig Mamigess Sta Wko Ameting Democratic Good Government Club Charles St. Bell Tarrant County Judge Bell Ballay Campbell Culberson Battey Ws Hehalf Texas Grey Gervina

Bailey at St. Louis but says nothing

In St Louis on March 27 Senator Bailey avoided remarks during a pass through en route to Fort Worth. He planned to attend a rally there, but did not discuss politics as he hurried to continue the campaign.

Bailey ST. Louis Allay Nila Fort Worth Biz Intarest Lomarroyy

Quake Razes Mexico Town Chilapa Destroyed By Fire

An earthquake leveled Chilapa in Guerrero state last night and sparked fires. The town of about 15 0,000 inhabitants lay 118 miles south of Mexico City and contained several important factories. The population was left terror stricken with unknown casualties.

Mexico City Mex Chilapa Guatrero

Clean-up Day Planned for San Antonio April 14

Dr H D Barnitz and Mrs J J Stevens lead the civic effort of the Woman's club to set Tuesday April 14 as cleanup day in San Antonio. The plan follows a postponed March 10 event scotched by rain as authorities warn of a renewed push to remove weeds tin cans brush and trash ahead of carnival. City health notes show improved general health and fewer contagious diseases after winter. Health inspectors also report rejected fruit and vegetables due to warm weather after a recent cold snap. Attendees included Dr Barnitz Dr Hertyberg Dr Durg and Secretary Totn U Mretior.

H. D. Barnitz Board of Health J. J. Stevens Woman's Club San Antonio J. Plivins S. Burg Health Department Kd, Barnity F. Hertyberg Durg Searatnyy Totn U Mretior

He Dies A Stoic At Public Hanging In Tex

Special to The Right Guero Tex March 27 John Brown a negro was hanged at 8 o clock for criminal assault on a Begra selon teacher. He faced the gallows calmly. Sheriff Farris delayed execution to allow attendance from Yoakum where the crime occurred. The scene was public with crowds in the jail yard and streets. Brown prayed and warned others of sin as he awaited Governor Campbell s refusal to grant clemency.

Guero John Brown Jesse Farris Yoakum Brown Campbell

Five Prisoners Break Jail at Waco Last Night

March 27 report from Waco details five prisoners escaping from the county jail last night by accessing a vent hole and slipping away. Among the escapees were Arthur Wong, charged with fraud worth several dollars, and John Bart, accused of a serious assault on Sheriff George W. Tiley weeks earlier. No casualties or recaptured inmates reported.

Waco Cox Harley Arthur Wong Medbert Avedently John Bart George W. Tiley

Miss Ruth Muir Wins High Honors at Famous College

Ruth Muir, a Wellesley junior from San Antonio, earned honorable mention as a freshman and sophomore, then won a Tran scholarship as one of 17 selected from over 200. She was named business manager of the Wellesley annual, Legends, to be published by juniors next year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Muir of San Antonio.

Ruth Muir Famous College San Antonio Wellesley Max Elvan Miss Muir Joseph Muir

Order Brings Joy to Texas Guardsmen

Adjutant General Newton announced from Washington that federal army maneuvers will likely shift to July at Leon Springs, with Texas troops participating. The Texas state encampment will be held at Camp Mabry later, a concession affecting Texas National Guard plans.

Austin Newton War Department Washington Leon Springs Texas Camp Mabry Texas National Guard

Milwaki union refrigerator transit president awarded damages

Emmanuel K. Phillips of Milwauk(e) Union Refrigerator Transit Co. was awarded 16000 damages by a jury in the U.S. Circuit Court today. The suit, against McClure Publishing Co., claimed libelous statements by Ray Stannard Baker in McClure's Magazine charged the firm received commissions. Phillips sought 100000.

New York Emmanuel K. Phillips Mnion Refrigerator Transit Company Milwatekee United States Cirenit Swt McClure Publishing Company Ray Stannard Baker McClure Philby Receivehl Coumnestons Pla Moe

Sleuths on Trial of Cattle Thieves

Constable Stevens and deputies pursue the theft of 12 Jersey heifers from Shin brothers pasture seven miles west of the city. The heifers, aged one and a half to ten years, bear the brand "S" on the left jaw. The crime was reported today after an overnight theft. Long-distance messages have been sent to nearby towns to intercept the culprits.

Stevens Shin Brothers

Editorial Blocks Negro Meeting in Montgomery

An inflammatory editorial in the Colored Alabama sparks Sheriff Hood to withdraw permission for a planned gathering of Black residents at the courthouse in Montgomery. Bishop Als journey and others had called the meeting to protest federal policy toward the race, amid tensions in the state.

Montgomery Ala Ain Colored Alabaman Horace Hood Court House Washington Als Jork

About 100 Plan to Attend Fort Worth Halley Meeting

About 100 delegates from Fort Worth signaled intent to attend the Fort Worth Halley meeting. The list includes Dr J Lankfort, W B McMillan, A T Matlock, H S Menefee, Will Morriss, John McDaniel, J B Newton, T J Newton, Col Ike Pryor, Dr W Robbie, Dr J L Shropshire, Horace H Shelton, and dozens more officials and professionals.

Fort Worth W. Ih Lima J. C. Terrell GW. Terrell J. N. George B. Taliaferra P. G. Buck H. Townsend K. Taylor Homer T. Wilson Otto Wahrmund Chas. Veroette T. M. West Charles L. Bass Nou A. Bliss Dr. D. Beirey Tarver Bee A. J. Heo

Midnight Shots Stir Buena Vista Street Residents

Three shots were fired in a vacant lot near Buena Vista and South Smith streets last night, waking neighbor Charles Johnson. An investigation found no clear cause. Johnson reported the noise at 12 o clock, but brush blocked his view. dawn revealed neighbors nearby and prior burglary attempts near the Peille home.

Buena Vista South Smith Streets Charles Johnson Buena Vista Street Peille Ooanstona

Spread New Law Net for Banker in Pittshire

Pittshire, Pa March 24 The third charge against Wimry Rieber the paying talk and dotn Young lina0 citer of the Farmers Denault National Bank was made this afternoon by Tank Examiner 3 Folis. A persistent rumor about biasness men in this city and other cities is to be made within a short time.

Pittshire Wimry Rieber Dotn Young

Italian auto racer still in Nebraska

Bly Nebraska March 2 The Italian car left at 7 am today It will take the route to San Francisco that was followed by the American car

Nebraska Bly Neb San Francoiscohat

Two Killed Five Hurt In Rail Wreck At Rochester

Rochester dispatch reports a wreck of the brig Wellesargo express near telegraph station injuring five and killing two. Victims include Dalvie Hore and Went Homelleville. four others were slightly hurt. Details remain sparse as investigators assess the scene.

Rochester N.Y Bal 72 Welles Argo Dalvie Homelleville Laren Milea

Newton Sees Governor On Saloon Situation

Special to The Tisht. Austin March 27. County Attorney Newton met with Governor Campbell to discuss enforcing the Baskin McGregor law in San Antonio. No outcome disclosed. Newton said he had pressed a case for violating the law but could not secure a conviction. Attorney W N Gump accompanied him. The governor refused to discuss results. Committee members remained reticent but indicated progress toward enforcing the Baskin McGregor law.

Austin Tex Uounty Newton San Antonio W. N. Gump Campbell Lenghe Sar Antonio Gild Stapa Avo Light Tha ¢Ammittes Bishon J. & Johnston W. B. Stephens Roy. EB Mouzon G. C. Coleeman Nolan B Harmon

Minnesota Senator’s daughter returns from Mexico with dagger purchase

Helen Archibald daughter of Senator Archibald of Minnesota traveled from Mexico City to St Paul with Mrs Bacon. She bought a jeweled dagger she thought would prove useful though she found no need for it in Mexican travel. Archibald said she encountered great courtesy and was surprised by the lack of danger during the trip. They left St Paul three weeks ago sailing from New Orleans to Vera Cruz and were returning by rail.

Helen Archibald United States Archibald Minnesota Mexico City St. Paul Minn L. H. Bacon St. Pan Miss Archibald Sam Dargea Cary Mexico Mrs. Lacon Vera Qing New Orleans

Weather forecast for San Antonio tonight and Saturday

Cloudy tonight and Saturday with a low around 66 and a high near 80. Winds around 4 miles per hour. A national weather summary appears on page dlaht.

OCA San Antonio Vielalty

Lured Assassins Praised In United Korean Weekly

The Weekly Issue of the United Korean association in San Francisco praises alleged assassins of DuratWn Stevens and reports plans to distribute 200 copies abroad. The piece questions Japanese permit for entry to the Penunky and cites wall inspections by Japanese officials.

San Francisco Cal Murof Unitol Keown United Korean Association Koreana Ta Prpof Chui Chou Durtam Wn Stevens Forvid

San Antonio Liquor Talks End With Governor Agreed Action

A San Antonio delegation from the Anti-Saloon League met Governor Campbell to press for state cooperation in enforcing liquor laws. The governor pledged to assist with evidence gathering and cooperation with local authorities to enforce Sunday closures, with bonds and witnesses to be used in prosecutions. The talks emphasized legal methods and requested secrecy while plans were laid for next steps and potential statewide enforcement.

AntiSaien League of San Antonio Campbell Ting Tis Yale

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