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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
5
Two Mexican sailors bombard Cochran Wich rocks and Gause his horse to run away. The incident disrupts activity at the port, drawing attention from local authorities and prompting a brief inquiry.
Captain V Cochran of the Crusad ard AntiSatoon league sustained a left side bow and core injuries when two assailants named Jose Perez and Gus Guerrero hurled rocks at Hackberry Street. The horse bolted, shattering his buggy. a child narrowly avoided injury. The suspects were arrested and fined $15 each by Judge Buckley amid police testimony.
El Paso Texas March 7 Special. President Taft is engaged in cattle business and holds large interests in the sale of 56 high grade cows and 2 bulls by Vera Cruz Land and Cruttle with Coleman Fulton Pasture company for shipment April 10 to Coatzacoalcos Mexico. He is a major owner in the WMutioh company. Sir Wetman Pearson heads the Vera Cruz Company. The entire herd comes from Patt herd at Gregory Texas.
Boosters rest today amid Saturday rush as committees in the Publicity League report about 240 dollars secured. A books turn is being installed at the Business Men's club headquarters and aims to run the operation on a businesslike basis. Russell Sanders notes no spending has occurred yet and hopes to elect officers and directors to direct advertising funds and call a meeting to publicize San Antonio.
City Detectives Newnam and Stowe detained a 10 year old white boy in connection with bicycle thefts. Police say the arrest may break up a gang active for about three months and the boy reportedly confessed to participating in numerous thefts and implicated others.
An elderly man named Schneider was fined $10 in Ye police court after being charged with striking Homer Hearne. He did not deny the act but testified he was provoked by a gang of boys shouting taunts including "Hello, Schneider, billy goat cider."
Two suspects are identified as the robbers who held up the Coldwater Old Bank and stole $1400. Police say comparison of bank notes confirms the identification and that the pair likely operated over the entire site.
A natural gas explosion on Fifth Avenue rocks Pittsburg Pan Morel injuring nine people, three seriously. Several dwelling houses were damaged as responders rush to the scene.
Teaten Today reports steady Liverpool cotton prices with bales and sales figures across ports. New Orleans and Galveston show firm to steady levels with May delivery mentions and varied bale counts, reflecting a cautious trading atmosphere.
Kansas City prices for wheat, corn and oats from March 27 show No 2 hard at 120e, No 2 red at 139 and 138, corn values for No 2 yellow and No 2 white around 6y, oats No 2 at 52 and No 3 white at B ie.
Fort Worth Texas receipts number hogs and cattle sold with prices. Hogs top around 6.80 per hundredweight, cows chosen steady near 4.80, vealers and calves steady with moderate prices. Market tone steady with typical regional demand noted by Fort Worth market reporters.
The Houston street asphalt plan was inspected at 2 a m by Mayor Callaghan, the citizens committee, and city council members to assess the paving’s condition and prepare a report for the next council meeting before formal acceptance. The party, including City Engineer Girard, walked 17 blocks from Lie in to Santa Rosa avenue, noting a five year maintenance guarantee.
Palm Beach Florida March 27 By the explosion of a gasoline roadock following the ditching of an automobile last night James Abrams was roasted to death and G Barco severely burned Richard Gardiner escaped
Contemnation actions linked to Bt Joven street widening between Commera and Tui streets loom as likely next steps. City officials delayed last meeting due to the absence of City Attorney Joy Leow, who is expected to advise on the process. Officials indicate hearings may occur Tuesday and Monday morning, with decisions dependent on the outcome of the Bois fad street area and the Yarasendt palace site.
H M Clark assistant general manager of the International and Great Northern Railway, headquartered in Palestine, is in San Antonio today with Mrs. Chick on a special duty trip aboard car No. V1. He says the visit is simply a routine inspection of the Fine Light section.
The Pernational and Great Northern Railway announces special rates to Mexico City for a tennis tournament on April 5. Tickets go on sale March 29 to April 4 and are valid for return to April 27 with transfer privileges. The round trip fare is 26.80 dollars.
Mrs Louise Cook Turnipsead remains delirious after a fall. State reports note no change in her condition, still precarious and in serious danger. Authorities say she may survive for several days as medical staff monitor her closely.
Tonight and Sunday only showers likely with a chance of rain tonight. Cooler by dawn. The 34 hour period ending at midnight showed a minimum temperature around 60 and a maximum near 86.
Denton Texas March 27 Special relief efforts spread across north Texas after a tornado last night devastated Slidell and Wise county towns. Volunteers collected funds and supplies while Mrs Raiky, injured in Slidell, faced critical injuries and possible death as the disaster response expanded.
Guantanamo reports deny any mishap on the battleship Mississippi. Navy officials in Washington say cables from Guantanamo and Captain Harlow provide no confirmation of an accident. The Mississippi remains a first-rate battleship under Captain John Fremont.
Mayor Callaghan orders a survey of West Commerce street between Military Plaza and the market house to establish a uniform sidewalk width. Assistant City Engineer Pancoast will report on setback lines for curbing and wall sections before paving and line alignment on the block between Military Plaza and Steves Street.
March 27 report from Pillsburg describes the Witula Kidnapping case involving Mrs. Boyle on a speeding train near Valencia. She leaped from the car during a door opening attempt to escape and injure herself. sheriff and detectives intervened as Mrs Doyle hid in a lavatory. Boyle later reached Mercer, but the station was unmanned.
Onions special train service runs behind timetable as coverage notes delays and paused deliveries. Officials report mileage and planned routes, with riders expecting consistent onion shipments and crews discussing handling volumes and punctuality amid ongoing disruptions.
Clarence Bademann, ten years old, died after drinking kerosene from a cup kept for common use. At his home in 1406 Palm Street he asked for water and took a swallow from a cup believed to contain water. The boy’s mother faced a delay while fetching a drink, then he drank kerosene by mistake. Despite medical aid, he died shortly after. The boy was the grandson of James McComick and Mrs Tadammann.
Bul tusrakolf club house near Sunvitit Newirk New Jersey burned early today. Members and servants escaped scantily clad. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
A pleasure craft swept by a swell on the James River near Richmond on March 7 caused the boat to capsize. Three occupants Mabane, Owns, and Chark, aged 6 and 16, drowned. two other passengers escaped. Investigation and rescue efforts followed in the morning hours.
A 22 year old It O Journeau expressed confidence that full facts will establish his innocence as he faces murder and criminal assault charges connected to the death of MatTie Scott in Austin. Journeau's mother Mrs Carson said the family will defend him, with no date set for arraignment. investigation continues.
Nine members of I company 3 wil corps stationed at Fort Sam Lengton depart tonight over the Kaiy for Omaha. The detachment’s change of station follows the claim that the post’s mounted unit makes noise and the troops are tired men.
Fragmentary court note describes a suit for injunction to restrain setting of certain real estate against a party named John Trainer. The record mentions Gate told Yum Berge and Provinet No authorities, with garbled specifics remaining unclear.
Indictment modified on the charge of assault to warder, arraignment set for Saturday in the thirty seventh district. The case appears under aggravated assault counts and related proceedings are noted in the court record.
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