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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1908
Page
18
Bailey captures a statewide style lead with a majority of about 2000 in Bexar County as totals reach 3479 with four precincts still to report. Local results show Bailey ahead as final margins hinge on remaining precincts.
In a decisive set of precinct conventions, anti ticket forces secured a box victory while Railay Organization swept the city. Delegates to the county convention were chosen, shaping local party influence across city and county lines.
Local ballot fragment lists candidates Bailey Johna for alternate at large and Looney Hicka for At Large with unclear final offices. Names appear amidst an incomplete line from a county election notice.
Vindication for Chester H Terrell as Bailey backers claim 5000 county votes show anti Bailey strength. San Antonio and Bexar County reports note Bailey’s strong hold, with local organizations mobilizing intensively. Johnson leads Bailey in one precinct by one vote, while antis garner few at precinct 16.
In yesterday's Bexar county primary the total vote likely fell under four thousand, disappointing Bailey and anti Bailey supporters. County candidates drew 6733 votes, gubernatorial hopefuls 4974, with Davidson defeating Bailey by small margins two years ago and Wynne now challenging Davidson. The race shows limited voter engagement and hints at campaigns to come.
Hearst Leased Wire reports a railway express at six mph struck a motor car in Little Ferry New Jersey. The collision ripped off a wheel and damaged doors but did not injure the five occupants Charles Taylor, Mrs Taylor, Dorothy Cornelleytor, Mr Walter Gillan and Miss Annis Pratt. The two men run the Hotel St Denis in New York.
A 12 year old boy died after a blow to the heart during a crowd altercation near Fest's Hill on South Flores Street during a Batley primary event. The assailant, 12 year old Martin Schott, claimed self defense, saying the other boy struck first. A physician and the county examiner confirmed the fatal blow. The suspect was detained by police then released to his father. Earlier a 13 year old fight nearby had left another boy briefly unconscious.
Ex president Grover Cleveland’s condition worsened as Dr Joseph Bryant attended him at Lakewood New Jersey. His inability to retain nourishment grew dire and a possible collapse loomed, with rapid plans to transport him to Princeton if needed.
Dispatches from Ensenada report 12 escaped outlaws not yet captured. Posses with plane dogs scour the mountains as authorities fear confinement escapes and note the rough terrain hinders pursuit. W. F. Wilker, ex-treasurer of a Connecticut savings bank, remained in the prison.
Hearst leased wire reports that former State Senator Gen B H Floyd was arrested on perjury charges. The story notes five other senators from the 1905 1907 term faced arrests, plus two non residents indicted for bribery. Floyd posted bond and is tied to earlier bribery cases from a 1907 investigation and a 1905 07 legislative bribery inquiry.
Mexican authorities at Torreon arrest two prisoners on suspicion of involvement in the $63,000 robbery aboard the Wells Fargo Express between Mexico City and the city, where the money was to be handed to the royal bank. A third suspect is being sought.
Beulah Hawking awoke from a cataleptic trance lasting 85 days at a county hospital. She recalled a few memories, felt alert, and feared another lapse. Dr. Barker cautioned that barring complications she should stay healthy.
Early returns from the Gainesville Statesman indicate a 25 000 majority in a total of 200 000 votes with anti Baileyites leading in Dallas and Travis counties while other counties remain incomplete.
Fort Worth May 3 bailey and his ticket have been elected by majorities around 20 000 to 40 000 based on returns from 101 counties with Bailey at 59 199 and Johnson 62 251 votes. Anti Bailey chairman concedes Bailey by about 25 000. Galveston News also concedes victory.
Fort Worth May 2 1 30 o'clock returns from about fifteen thousand ballots show a potential state total near two hundred thousand with Bailey leading by about twenty four thousand as later returns favor Johnson in east Texas and Red River counties. Dallas tallies favor Johnson while Houston first favors Bailey though San Antonio and Boyar swing against him. County figures vary with Archer Parker and Denton showing mixed results. overall turnout light due to good farm weather.
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for fair skies this weekend with warmer temperatures. The low is expected around 3 a.m. and the high near 73 degrees, with temperature records compared to the previous year for the weather office report.
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