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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
5
Sergia surrenders to powers in the Austria-Hungary dispute ending the danger of war. King Peter organizes ten flee actions as tensions ease and a potential conflict recedes. Dispute remains unsettled but signs point to reduced hostilities.
A Rome dispatch reports King Peter and his family plan to leave Belgrade with Peter's son Alexander as successor. British French Russian and Italian ministers in Belgrade informally recognize Austria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, signaling Balkan tensions easing.
Mrs Maria Antonia de Chavez a descendant of historic San Antonio families died Sunday night at 619 Layer Street aged locally. Her father Colonel Sequin famed in the Texas War for Independence and a companion of Colonel Bowie, her grandfather Erasmus Sequin a pioneer. She lived her life in San Antonio and was born November 1. A funeral service will be held this afternoon at 4 oclock from San Fernando Cathedral.
In New York on March 29 following a London news flow markets were active. Harriman issues supported gains with Southern Pacific reaching 123 as a high for the stock, indicating a strong market response to the Balkan settlement news.
Morent May 29. Preparations for the next chapter of the Whit kidnapping case escalate at a major site. Mrs Boyle and her husband James Boyle are entangled. two lawyers have been hired for Boyle. James Boyle was moved to Sharon for a hearing before Justice Gilbert on kidnapping charges. Mrs Boyle likely follows to Sharon soon. wealthy relatives reportedly weigh in with authorities.
A harbor fire at Havana damaged a barge and sparked efforts by local fire crews and bystanders. Smoke drifted with the wind as ships anchored offshore, with rumors of a large steamship burning and authorities unable to verify details amid the blaze.
Police capture a man matching Ramon Mata description in Laredo on horse theft warrant. Constable Joby Trainer notified by Sheriff Ortis that Mata suspect is in custody and will be brought to town for boasting likely confrontation.
Markets from Kansas City Missouri dated March 20 show wheat futures and cash prices for No 2 hard No 2 red and No 4 options with bids around 68 68 4 cents. Oats quoted at No 2 around 62 cents and No 2 white around 54 cents per bushel.
Market update shows open high low and close for May wheat with figures 1194 118 66 64 and 118% cited. Investors watch price movements and daily ranges as market data flows.
Fort Worth Tex March cattle and hogs receipts show gains with hogs around 8.10 per cwt and cows steady with tops near 4.00. Calves hold around 6.20 and horses steady with top bids about 4.10 while cattle quality remains fair to good.
About 1500 engineers and wives gathered at Beethoven Hall for the first joint meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Grand International Ladies Auxiliary. Officials from city and various organizations spoke as attendance estimates climbed toward 1900 by night. A social reunion with open meetings and evening entertainment followed, culminating in a joint reception at Beethoven Hall tomorrow night.
Mrs Northcraft is wounded as officers report she may survive a bullet to the breast. The Beethoven hall gathering features many ladies and an exemplification by the degree team. International officers attend including Mrs Murdox founder, with numerous presidents and officials listed from Toronto Nashville and Buffalo.
Leo Northerats, badly wounded in a Sunday morning shooting by his wife Hattie, remains gravely ill with surgery unlikely. Hattie’s condition is serious but improving. officials have not taken action pending outcomes. Relatives visit as police await further word on the case and possible motive.
A severely wounded woman, pale and weak from blood loss, remains conscious and reflects on her desperate act. The incident occurred in a female ward, where the Water narrowly missed a wound and passed through a weaker area. Continued on Page Three.
Lloyd Dorsey a young Black man was acquitted this afternoon of burglary charges in the Thirteenth District Court. He had been accused last fall of burglarizing the Todlow hotel on Kael Commerce street in the city.
A masked bandit robbed a Lincoln and Fatfield local train near Fairfield Nebraska last night. He forced the conductor to collect about 200 and 17 watches from 19 women and 18 men in the passenger coach, dropping the payout off the rear of the train. The heist occurred near a red alpart verght bridge east of Fairfield.
Readable forecast notes indicate the forecast covers San Antonio tonight and Tuesday with cloudy skies and possible drizzle. Reported low around 58 and high near 86 degrees with warm sunny intervals suggesting mild to hot daytime temperatures and light winds.
Following the death of 8. F. Robert at the North Texas Insane hospital in Terrell witnesses report a bruised chest and fatal injuries. Watchmen Wyien and Avant were arrested and charged with murder after the incident, with an examining trial slated for Wednesday in Terrell.
John Col ins, author of Mrs Jess McDonald, shot and fatally wounded Sarah Nichols at the McDonald residence 1161 Logan Avenue Denver and then killed himself. The motive and survivor details remain unclear as authorities describe the shooter as recently arrived from Pennyy Transit and possibly insane.
A prairie fire at Phainview Texas on March 29 devastated Crosley Court area south of town. The blaze destroyed several residences and barns valued at about $100,000, with livestock and farm implements lost. Residents fought the flames as the fire raged toward Minnesota Gate, amid widespread property damage and business disruption.
An obituary reports the death yesterday at the family residence 1202 North Flores Street. He is survived by his widow two sons Irvin and another son and two daughters Nona and Ivy. He was formerly of a local community and family notices list several names and relations.
Following the death of I J Storey, chairman of the Texas railroad commission, Dashielld Ald is expected to be favored for the vacancy. Governor Campbell will announce after the funeral. Other candidates include Munday Anderson, J L Wortham, LP Curtis, J B Bartholomew, and Chas Graham. Storey served in the Confederate Army and held multiple offices. Funeral services will be held at his home.
The platform of the socialist party approved at a yesterday meeting calls for municipal owned tenement houses for the poor, with rents only covering maintenance. It also favors municipal control of breweries and suggests selling drinks at cost. Additional goals include street paving, public works expansion, and reform of the wage and payroll systems.
Oklahoma reports indicate no direct encounter yet between Oklahoma militia and Crazy Snake's Creek Indian band and black outlaws as forces pursue the tribe. Crazy Snake allegedly flees toward Washington while other tribesmen and outlaws attack huts and farms, with several killed and troops marching toward Tiger mountains for a final engagement.
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