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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
1
In Dallas Texas May a report shows the primary turnout in 24 counties. The tally lists Talley 48 905 and Johnean 34 475 totaling 133,580 with 157 810 registered voters. It suggests Republican votes are underrepresented and estimates overall turnout around 67 percent in these counties.
Center Point news recounts residents attending a Beaumont meeting, visits from San Antonio and Bandera organizers, and local plans. A truck growers group forms with about 50 acres planted to tomatoes. a barber shop and a new church building are planned. Coyote shot by A W W Houston on Pecan Street ends the encounter.
Washington reports Senator Money of Mississippi lived 35 years with a dislocated neck unknowingly. He suffered a war wound in 1864 and later learned the vertebra had shifted from its position. A New York medical examination disclosed the defect, and a physician reset the vertebra restoring neck function with careful exercises and cautions.
The Texas Travelers Protective Association convention outlines changes to parade logistics and session routes. Memorial services are planned Sunday with Toward W. Pole in charge and Rev. Homer T. Wilson delivering the principal address.
Public school notes list Lamar students by grade who achieved high averages and perfect attendance. Names appear across grades from low to high, with multiple pupils noted for best averages and no absences or tardies, including Riddle Rateenberger and Aba Rowenberg among others.
Martin Schott a 12 year old boy is held after the death of Elisie Hijzando in a Saturday night incident. The case was transferred to the county court after the district attorney noted no premiditated injury and suggested the death resulted from an accident. The youth has a previously good reputation and the attorney expects possible action by the state’s attorney.
A fragmentary overheard conversation in a hotel lobby features two travelers discussing fashion and baggage with casual humor. One notes a suit drop from 35 to 5, and a claim about a vendor in the Moore Building. The text is garbled and minimal readable detail remains.
Washington reports the banking and currency committee voted narrowly to delay action on the new Vreeland currency bill. Names Burton Weele and McKinney opposed with others supporting extended discussion over pending measures, aiming for up to two weeks under normal House rules.
A 12 year old girl named Anna Betheda, described as an orphan, was found wandering by Policeman Puips and taken to City Hall. Investigations indicate she had been at the Home of the Good Sober and various charitable institutions, leaving recently after disputes over pay and alleging an assault while seeking work. Police and matron Camp Bell organized a purse for her, and she departed from the city hall seeking employment.
Sam Francisco California May 4 In the S Port Mason guardhouse Private Bar walta company A First battalion engineers Barnalda Nesbean identified as the soldier who shook hands with Imma Goldman at a meeting of one archists and pledged his assistance. Detectives on the police force made the identification and no one placed under arrest. Bawakla will be brought before a courting trial.
Birth notices list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs W Bodenmany of 712 Williams street. Also a child born to Mr and Mrs Henry Verkeeter at Hevu atreeb and Boil.
Dr W W Pinson of Nashville Tennessee formerly pastor of Travia Park Methodist Church preached the bicentennial sermon at the San Antonio Female College during the graduating exercises yesterday.
Gita Faylor reports her Trilbles rode Gallant Steed when Gus Taylor fell while Beary Gamble faced a fine. A courthouse recount shows Taylor tangled with Gimble’s wife, triggering a scuffle as the horse bolted. Both men were arrested amid public uproar.
Rev. BP. R. Knickerbocker presided at yesterday’s four church services, with widespread turnout and notable responses. The schedule included a later talk titled Religion for the May of the Street, as crowds in attendance reflected strong community interest.
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