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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

5

Seven-Year Manhunt Ends as Lopez Is Arrested in San Antonio

Juan N. Lopez, a fugitive for seven years on a murder charge tied to Diaz, traveled through Galveston and multiple ports before surrendering to Constable Charles Stevens and Deputy Wilkens in San Antonio. Stevens traced old circulars and alerted Mexican officials, enabling extradition steps. Lopez admitted his identity and was jailed as Mexican authorities arranged extradition with Chief Lorenzo Canta.

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Soldier William McCloud Holds Off Reinforcements on Soledad Street

An international skirmish erupts on Soledad Street as Private William McCloud of the Seventh Cavalry, aided by Houston street restaurant staff, fights back against Ulster Republic forces. He sustains a knife wound after enemy reinforcements arrive while police quell the clashes and court fines follow for others involved.

Soledad Street United States William McCloud Seventh Cavalry Gailant Ulster Republic Houston Henry McCloud Hart Stebling

Plan Babies Check Plan Babies Check

A city patrol and veterinary team search for cattle and vegetation bites after two boys were injured by a supposed infant dog. Dr. Harry S. Baraitg, head of the health board, orders isolation for any dog found. Owner J A Week, a draftsman, is jailed on a vicious dog charge but the case is postponed. Victims Claude Marty 11 and Selditz 12 sustained minor wounds on South Flores Street.

Chy Hansen Totay Harry 5 Baraitg Board of Health J. A. Week Aorath Muta South Lores Street Welek Claude Marty Joseph Marty Qul Nasgolitos Street O—— Selditz Marty Toy Julius Graunnagel South Plores Street

Bailey Plans Great Campaign Across Texas

Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas on March 30 reports Senator Bailey conferring with friends to map an extensive state wide campaign. He returns to Gainesville for a short vacation after a strenuous period, appearing worn yet confident about the upcoming effort.

Hort Worth Tex Bailey Gainesville

War Vets Accept Waco's Bid to Host Meeting

A letter received by Captain J. vy. Shaw confirms acceptance of Waco Texas as the site for the Texas Association of Mexican War veterans gathering. The event is set for May 15 16 with invitation extended to President A Harris of Fort Worth.

Waco Tex Marelyo J. Vy. Shaw Texas Association of Mexican War Veterans A. Harris Fort Worth

Rangers Sent to San Antonio Amid City Dog Incident

In Austin on March 30 the executive department announced no special agents were dispatched to San Antonio to water saloons. A dog was alleged to have attacked several cows in vacant lots near the city park, and an officer was sent after the animal once the incident was reported.

Austin, Tex, Mare Executive Department Sam Antonio South Lores Street Dow

Republican delegate voting shaped national race results

Washington dispatch reports forty six Republican delegates chosen last week with six uncommitted, 18 for Cannon and 12 contested. Taft secured unpledged wins in Tennessee Virginian districts and Michigan awarded several, while Cannon claims eight delegates in Minnesota and multiple district seats. Contested slots include Tennessee and Rhode Island divisions.

Washington Taft Ditfric Tennesset Virginian Kangadsiplal Canyon Michigan Hia Virginia Rhode Teland Tennessea Tennessee Mirsisaippt

Mine Disaster at Union Pacific Coal Mine No 48

Wyo Hanne March 8 68 miners and mine officials killed in two explosions at Union Pacific Coal Co Mine No 48. Bodies recovered, others not expected for days. Widows and orphans cared for. no destitution reported amid the disaster. Official local mine force wiped out. reorganization underway.

Hanne, Wyo Union Pacific Coal Company Sory

Apparent revival after 12 hours for 2 year old Erna Jenke

Erna Jenke of Yeatim was reportedly dead for 12 hours before suddenly reviving Saturday. Her sister Lena Jenke, living in the city, learned of the incident by telephone from their father Imil Jenke in Yoakum Friday night. Erna traveled by train to Yoakum, where relatives say she began recovery but remains in danger.

Erna Jenke Yeatim Lena Jenke Thin City Lena Imil Jenke Yarkum Erna Yoxkurn Mrg. Hya. DM Pap Bina Wole Jenue Tantly Bah Antonio Thay Yoakum Prospect Til Antil Mr. Denuke Bve Mra Hy A

No Liquor Cases Go 10 Grand Jury

Ant Saldoy league visitation failed to occur today as Lat Ik was informed by Chatrain Caleman that evidence would be before the grand jury tomorrow. Downtown calouna remained open yesterday with limited hours and no exit restrictions, while city quoriies workers collected evidence in sections.

Ant Saldoy League Lat Ik Chatrain Caleman Tomorron Calouna Sntti

Mysterious Patient Near Death After Prolonged Sleep

In Los Angeles Ohio on March 30 Dr. Bent h Frankins reports Mrs. Wawhcdue remains in a profound sleep of fifty days at the county hospital. Physicians say she may not wake, warning survival hinges on her continued slumber as experts seek cause and prognosis.

Los Angeles Oul Benth Frankins Besau Wawhcdue

Homeseekers caught in wreck for second time

A party of homeseekers on a train returning from Monterey via the Mexical Central was wrecked near Monterey. The engine overturned and the engineer was thrown out, but no deaths occurred. A prior crossing near Pearsall also involved Brakentin Myays and Lineman McElroy.

Mexico Pearsall Brakentin Myays Lineman McElroy Monterey Mexical Central Tratn

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Separation Sparks Divorce Talk

Society in New York watches with keen interest as Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt reportedly separates from his wife. Rumors say the union had never been cordial, hinting at an impending divorce. Vanderbilt, heir to Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate, has faced marital strains tied to a marriage his brother pursued for wealth. Mrs. Vanderbilt reportedly plans to spend the season at Tuxedo while he maintains homes in Newport and London. Reports also recount a scandal involving stable hand Harry Brenchley and a wealthy woman linked to Vanderbilt, with a $10,000 engagement arranged and contested, though no direct payment proof ties to Vanderbilt himself.

New York Newraves Alfred Gwynne Vander Alfred Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt Cornelius Miss. Wilson Amos Tuck Trench Tuxedo Oakland Farm Vanderbilt Newport Outor Plana London Harry Brouchley Vanderblt Barone Alfred S. Odietrich Rivereshire Brenchley Br. Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Vandarwit

Found Dead in Luling Nurse Case Stuns Willing Family

The Light of Luling reports Mareh 30 Leebif a respected Willing citizen was found dead in a diverted nurse last night at 12 o clock. He was shot through the lead and is believed to have killed himself in a fit of despondency. It is thought the deed occurred Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. A widow and large family are left by the deceased.

Luling Tex Mareh Leebif Citzen Willing Ths Mwe Davonsed

Local Weather Report For Fag Antonis And Vicinity

Tonight and tomorrow expect widely scattered rain showers with cool temperatures. Minimums for the 24 hours ending morning hours remain near the mid forties to low fifties, while the maximums push into the mid sixties. Winds around four miles per hour in the morning. Weather office notes compare temperatures with last year’s readings from 1907 to 1988.

Antonis

Gould Strike Sures Expansion Across Western Lines

Denver March report from AL Mackler, second vice president of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, indicating a likelihood of a nationwide machinists and smiths strike extending from the Gould system west of the Missouri River. A vote occurred in several lines including Missouri Pacific, Wabash, and Denver & Rio Grande, with engineers and firemen also considering a sympathy strike. San Antonio division officials noted no confirmed action yet.

Denver Col Yuou Lahbar Denver & Rio Grande Missouri River AL Mackler International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Mackler

Arrest Leader of Reds in New York

Alexander Berkman the anarchist leader, released from prison for an assassination attempt on Henry Frick, was detained by police in New York. He will be taken to Bellevue Hospital for questioning alongside Selig Silverstein, accused of throwing a bomb at Union Square. Police seek whether Berkman and Silverstein share ties, after a card bearing Berkman’s name tied to Silverstein’s Brooklyn connection was recovered.

New York Alexander Berkman Henry ©. Frick Relevue Hospital Selig Silverstein Union Square Berkman

Auburn prison electrocution ends with calm Gillette pronounce d dead

Chester Gillette endured a forceful electric chair execution at Auburn prison with witnesses noting no visible fear. Reported timings show current applied from 6 14 to 6 45 pm and heart tests followed as officials declared death. A cleary written last appeal praised Christian faith and urged youth to seek salvation.

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