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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
Bandits derail express train and seize gold and mail bag in a bold daytime hold up. Authorities search the route for suspects as passengers report the crime and police promise swift action. Local stations cancel further service as investigators collect evidence at the scene.
Pittsburg report claims about $60,000 stolen in a Pennsylvania express robbery near Walker's Mill. Two men held the crew at gunpoint, bound the messenger, and fled with sealed bags. The Adams Express company declined to comment as investigators pursue the case.
Election officials prepare for tomorrow’s Texas primary with ballots printed and polling places set from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Debates between Bailey and anti Bailey camps continue as leaders predict county results. An anti Bailey aide, George Pfeuffer, arranged a payment to a county official amid ongoing rumors of a robbery involving Adams Express messenger Hoshon, aged 63, who has served as a railway worker for about 20 years.
New Orleans reports improved weather spurring heavy selling around the opening with prices down from yesterday. Liverpool is firmer with about ten point advances. notable activity in grain futures across Kansas City and Chicago. Cattle and hog receipts rise in major markets as prices hold uneven.
A ceremonial event featured Mother Mary Isabella in a honored guise with crowned brow and angelic attendants Jolth Jane, reflecting local reverence. The wording notes her long association with the city and civic institutions as the occasion unfolded.
Ten indictments returned by the grand jury accuse men of violating the Sunday opening provision of the Baskia-NeGreror law and permitting minors on premises. Names are kept secret. Judge Dwyer commended the jurors for bold indictments. Nearly all cases will be sent to county court. The jury was excused after thanks from Judge Dwyer and District Attorney Baker.
Los Angeles May 1 A Widemay and P Sutger both of Los Angeles were arrested on attempted murder charges after a pistol shot in Hollenneck hotel room drew guests. Dr W M Bull said one man tried to force him to sign a deed gifting his wife all property valued at 100000 and afterwards they attempted to kill him. Hall says through Senger and Willman he has been estranged from his wife. Ball orwaa wick property at El Paso Texas.
Snow fell across Buffalo and nearby areas with seven inches reported in parts and ten inches in Jameshowe, noting May 1 conditions. Weather officials caution continued snowfall and drifting, affecting travel and visibility.
Poor Willais, indicted for the murder of Thomas J. Turner, was required to fall without bail by Judge Dwyer this morning on a writ of habeas corpus. Warrier Attorney Bukor reviewed the testimony. defense attorney Citeensos said they would submit motions. Ed Hamilton, indicted for unlawfully carrying a weapon, will obtain bondsmen. a habeas hearing for Frank Green on burglary charges is set for tomorrow. A new trial motion in the Tom Denny case from the Alamo Bar safe robbery will be heard tomorrow morning.
City Collector Villemain reported slow receipts as April taxes became due one month late. Collections totaled 52,810.87, with the official noting expenditures will rise as May approaches and the office anticipates a rush before the prepayment deadline.
Kerr County Sheriff Taele Moore pursued a Center Point robbery suspects toward San Antonio riding from Center Point to San Antonio Inn along the route. He found traces at about forty places and captured a clue near 5 30 in the evening but did not locate the robbers. Moore believes two men committed the act and rode toward San Antonio.
Federal court will convene Monday with Judge Maxey presiding over grand and petit juries. A bankruptcy petition against Texas Boiler and Stationary Co. is contested by two creditors seeking a jury trial to test insolvency. Criminal matters include three cases arising from the failure of Woods National Bank, with officers including C. W. Woods and W. Ward among those named.
The Business Men's Club in Lexiness approves elite new quarters with assembly hall for 400 and private offices. They plan a paint and roofing factory in San Antonio led by W H Rogers Birmingham. A vote to invite the Confederate Veterans convention to San Antonio in 1995 is set for May 7 with a $50,000 budget.
Building Inspector reports 200 dwelling permits issued in April with 149 for new houses. Citywide representation noted, including cottage with bath and improvements. Total April permits amounted to 148,018 dollars, with May prospects at 98,550 dollars for several dwellings.
A garbled May report from New York cites farmer President Gruvar Glovaladta diagnosed with stomach cancer. The World claims hopeless prognosis but attempts to confirm remain uncertain amid unclear sourcing and transcription errors.
The grand jury submitted a written report to Judge Dwyer urging county officials to improve sanitation and housing for inmates, especially the insane. It notes overcrowding, lack of sewerage, and calls for immediate drainage work and removal of the insane to the asylum, asking state lawmakers for increased accommodations.
A meeting of the Horse Show Association at the International Club discussed paddocks stalls and rack advantages of the fair grounds. Classes were arranged and prizes decided with entry blanks to be printed this afternoon by J. Strauss of L. Frank Saddlery Company.
Tonight and Saturday fair and warmer. Minimum 46 for the 24 hours ending 9 am. Temperature records compared with last year show no major anomalies. Further national weather details appear on page relay.
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