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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1908

Page

4

Marriage Licenses Issued at County Clerk's Office Today

The county clerk issued several marriage licenses today including Anselmo Itulz with Sara Iternosa, Saragaea Play with Pilar Herrera, Anestasy Santilinne with Francisca Ycarra, and Charles M. Kelly with Nettie Mt. Ha Aus. Monck Klaghsmith has moved to 1on W. Crockeut Street next to Pridge.

Anselmo Itulz Sara Iternosa Saragaea Play Pilar Herrera Anestasy Santilinne Francisca Ycarra Charles M. Kelly Nettie Mt. Ha Aus, Monck, Klaghsmith W. Crockeut Street Pridge

Swear Jury in 17th Court Report

Disorderly fragmentary OCR lists jurors and names from courts including the Hifty-seventh district court. Individuals named include George Ketter Rebar Vander wrist ter Arthur Dibne Wilson Mt Brown Eugene Wilstunsier Fritz Kaiser P F Hohda GM Blaramh August Aci Fer Willy Selaub William Alosd Anton Sullenfuss William Gigger Ea.

Twewins Hifty-seventh District George Ketter Rebar Vander Wristter Arthur Dibne Wilson Mt Brown Eugene Wilstunsier Fritz Kaiser Hohda Blaramh August Aci Fer Willy Selaub William Alosd Anton Sullenfuss Wiliam Gigger

Woman Slayer Yields Life at Reddenburg Portand May Day

Bertin Baroness Ude von Roexlehen shot and killed her companion and then died by suicide near Portland at Reddenburg on May 1. The article lists several individuals and mentions an auction sale of household goods and an operatic piano set for May 5 at 300 Worth Street.

Bertin Ude von Roexlehen Hoy Reddenburg Portland Worth Street

Suit Over Cattle Loss Between Firms In 1906 Case

M W Hogencamp and Co sue in the Thirty-seventh district against Union Stock yards? San Antonio and the M E K J Railroad for 195 dollars. The suit concerns the loss of registered Shorthorn bulls shipped May 4 1906 from Fort Worth to San Antonio.

M. W. Hogencamp & Co Biatch Enrich Union Stork Vi. Tasci San Antonio M. Ek, & J. Railroad Company Fort Worth

New Braunfels Class Confirms 26 Candidates

Rev J A Forest Bishoy of San Antonio administered the rite of holy sacrament to twenty six candidates at New Braunfels yesterday morning.

New Braunfels Yhs J. A. Forest Bishoy San Antonio New Bruighels

County Collector Reports April Tax Receipts

The county collector's report to County Auditor Ramsey shows 4193.45 dollars in taxes received in April. Of this amount tolls total 1933.03 dollars and denials were 2200.48 dollars. The school tax receipts amounted to 819.06 dollars.

Ramsey

Republicans Meet Tonight Delgates And Committee Meeting

Delegates to the Republican county convention are called to a meeting in DA Kinestey's office at the Highs building at 2 39 tonight. Any Republicans may attend. An executive committee meeting of the Central club is also planned at the same venue later tonight.

DA Kinestey Tenuhican Central Club

Jury Impaneled for Forty-fifth District Pleas

The jury in the 45th Court was impaneled for the Forty-fifth district pleas. Names listed include Eugene Fister A C Jungs Faenger J W Ameld B Crow Tor Herman Joseph Bir dem Henry Bnerner Peyton White Max F Becker W B Brown BR L Burnett Walter Brenntedt FP Binr Wthilford Richard Reins G B Elray Albert Friedrich Jacob Banke.

Peis Eugene Fister A. C. Jungs Faenger J. W. Ameld

Jury Impaneled for Criminal Docket in Thirty-seventh District

In the Thirty-seventh district court a jury was impaneled for the criminal docket. Names listed include FL Loyd, Jobo Ryner, George P. Lonsberg, He Tielis, W. D. Finguay, B. Hartley, B. EP Alfred Hrelnt, James & Chikles, Frank Astring, W. S. Summers, Fred Schuyler, Honneman.

FL Loyd Jobo Ryner George P. Lonsberg He Tielis W. D. Finguay B. Hartley Alfred Hrelnt James & Chikles Frank Astring Summers Fred Schuyler Honneman

Injured policemen reported doing well after incidents

Two policemen are improving after injuries from a Saturday night fall and a runaway incident. Mountains Officer Paul R. Schwarz is said to be doing well, while Lieutenant Scriges of the fire department suffered a separate injury in the incident and is reported to be improving.

Paul R. Schwarz Bet John MM. Gray Scriges Dre

Will Attend Convention by San Antonio Falogn Delegation

Thirty two Falogn men from San Antonio left for Galveston to attend the annual Metall Liquor Dealers association convention. Among those aboard were TG, ENplnasa, Frank Sommate, Walter Kendell, B. J. Lamm, Charles K August, Lim burger, O. C. Zellweger, Frank Grioninger, I. R. Lambert, J. I. Flaherty, Joz Murgosewile and Z. D. Pulliaxa.

San Antonio

Impaneled Grand Jury For Juce Term Identified

The grand jury for the Juce term convened that morning with jurors excused until the first man may i ting. Names listed include John Wels Thi Dominga Fernandes DP Ho Tae fax Rudolph Sevearry Belden LCA Feil Gretny Hoye Stephen Mu ER Mix Stel Udo Toepperwely Frank Walsh

Jewelry Theft Leads to Arrest After Chase

A theft case ends with the arrest of Terrell and two companions, all named suspects in the loss of jewelry including a gold watch and several rings. Pollyaman Asiiy Battle helped capture Terrell following a foot chase.

Hill Terrell Pollyaman

Flooded Street Arrest of George Civaletty

George Civaletty was arrested by Policeman Serna after allowing a City flood on South Flores Street that made the avenue impassable. He pleaded guilty to the offense this morning and paid a $3 fine.

George Civaletty Bouth Flores Stroet Yeir Teriay Serna Clyaiette Lu Ute

Kuehn Granted Judgment in City Court

Alderman Kuehn was absent when Judge Buckley presided in the corporation court this morning. About 27 persons appeared and paid a total of $17 into the city’s funds for alleged lax enforcement while others were sent below or received brief pol.

Kuehn Buckley Agala Corporation Court

Shook Returns After Weeks Away

Attorney Clive Bhack remains a familiar figure in court as Shook recovers after several weeks absence. The wounded man was reportedly stabbed and is praised by a large group of friends who welcomed him back this morning.

Shook Clive Bhack Shoat Atom Hom

Teachers Get $16 002.10

Public school educators receive funds totaling sixteen thousand two dollars and ten cents in a over due payments, with details on disbursement and recipients.

Big Tent and Electric Park Feature Nightly Shows

The Big Tent theater opens with An Irishman's Troubles at the Lyceum tonight and tomorrow featuring Kennedy, Vincent, the RouSards and more. Electric Park unveils a new paid admission plan. grounds entry grants access to rides, with a 19 cent or five cent attraction pricing. The vaudeville bill at the park theater shines with Hawin Winchester, Niles and Hart, Booth and Garden, and Ray Ferro in a blackface act, praised as a crackajack show.

Electric Park Blaweet Edwin Win Edinger Gisters Chester Gardany Niles and Hart Ray Forn Lyte Kennedy Vincent Finnegan Don Daggett Nevins Lester Collison Tanner Electrric Park Ogey Parte Theater Hawin Winchester Niles and Hart Dinger Booth Garden Ray Fero

School staff payroll details reveal mixed currency payments

The monthly payroll shows teachers receiving £16,020 in salary via checks mailed to each school and signed pay vouchers, while janitors were paid $1,004.95 directly at the school board office.

Tegular School Board Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

The Tegular school board will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening at the new municipal building. In addition to the regular agenda, several important matters are expected to be discussed during the session.

Tegular Ilda

Milk Quality Report From April Inspections

Dr R O Hrwiddie reports milk inspections conducted mid April showing uniformly good results. Most samples met standards with few exceptions, indicating general compliance across examined dairies and facilities.

R. O. Hrwiddie Etty

Meat Inspector Reports For April in City

William Herpel, the city meat inspector, files the April report noting 479 inspected facilities. Four condemnations led to meat destruction due to issues found during inspections.

Wiliam Herpel City

A and MM Club to Discuss College Trouble Meeting

The A and MM club will hold its regular monthly meeting in OG C Todd’s Washer building offices. Much discussion is expected on the investigation into trouble at A and M College, with former students statewide electing themselves to the matter. Reports on progress will be received.

Witness Gone Postpones Case in State Court

The state star witness Gus Necker disappeared delaying the Kaiser Yamin case on receiving stolen property in the Thirty-seventh district court. Prosecution hinges on Necker, indicted on theft charges, with both sides agreeing to proceed if all witnesses appear this afternoon. The missing witness is believed at Bird's Bridge, having not seen the notice.

Gus Necker Kaiser Yamin Thirty-seventh Nocker Baker Courk Yamin Bird's Bridge

Lost On Tobin Hill and Beacon Hill Car Lamp Reward

A note reports eight front lamps missing from an automobile in the Tobin Hill Laurel Heights Summit Place Ing s Highway or Beacon Hill area. Return to Light Office for reward.

Tobin Hill Laurel ¢ Heights Summit Place Ing's Highway Beacon Hill

Democrats of Dexa Meet Tomorrow

The Bexar county Democratic convention will be held at Mattei Hall to select delegates for the Fort Worth state convention and the national convention in Denver. The Dexer county delegation will include Bailey and anti Bailey factions, with C. L. Bass set to lead and several local figures named as delegates. the meeting will organize, hear speeches, and set plans for the 1908 campaign.

Bexar County Fort Worth San Antonio Hailey Dexer County C. L. Bass Q. Hart Falley Committee Chester H. Tet 2 John F Onion Capt J. D. Gobbs Wil A. Morriss Carlos Bex Judge Shork Andres Coy Callenhan Market House Bailey Texas Livelly Cellaghan Sion Bexar

Jail Breaker Hamilton Captured in Missouri

Saturday afternoon detective arrested Hamilton known as Winston, who escaped last year from the Springfield jail after nearly killing the jailer. Missouri officers, with a requisition honored by Governor Campbell, identified him in Misouris city. Hamilton faced assault to murder and breaking jail charges, and Deputy McGee confronted him in Greene county jail after arrival from Spring field. Governor Folk received messages praising Van Riper for the capture and recognizing his role in recapture.

Arcrested Wiestin Hamilton Noanty Springfield Dewny Sherrif McGee Mis’ City Springfeld Ind Haynilton Missouri Campbell Way Riper Winston San Antonio van Riper Jals Toornean Zoeller McGee Jin Sig Migeant Isoke Greene County Jnit

Opening of Sutherland Springs Draws Large Crowd Expected

Tomorrow a special pair of trains will depart from the Southern Pacific depot carrying San Antonians and visitors to Sutherland Springs for its opening and auction of select lots. Auctioneer John McBhee will oversee bidding as townsfolk anticipate the event with entertainment and a 5000 person crowd in the celebrated springs setting renowned for its medicinal waters.

Southern Pacific San John McBhee A $. P. Depot

Federal court convenes for May term with juries sworn

Judge Maxey presides as federal court opens the May term. Jurors are empaneled and civil docket called. Cases include National Bank of Commerce vs Mason Willisine for bankruptcy claim allowance. Woods National Bank case set over. several Woods related criminal cases slated for next week. Grand and petit jurors listed from San Antonio, Seguin, Boerne, Kerrville and surrounding counties.

Federal Maxey Preaihing Cork D. H. Hart United States District Charles A. Boynton United States Eugene Nolle National Bank of Commerce Mason Willisine Maxey Morris the Woods National Bank John Woods Ammended Bank Wonds Next Hong T Uy Will K. Woods Woods National Bank Will F. Woods Andrew M. Walleh Clarence d. 'Fhouas Hisefty Amat Pest

Funeral Notices Chronicle Silhouettes of Local Losses

The obituary summary lists multiple San Antonio deaths with funeral plans and burial sites. Charles Woltersdorf, a 58 year old Chinatown resident, died Saturday night and will be buried at City Cemetery No 3 after a 4 PM service at Shelley's. Other notices include G Giora Sr and Jr, Alexander Sinclair, G Adkisson, and Mrs Tease Crawford, detailing their ages, origins, and funeral times, with burials at local cemeteries and services held at residences or churches.

ME. Lang M. H. Lang San Antonio Houston Leraio Shelley City Cemetery No. 3 G. Giorda Souta Leona Italy Gne G. Giora, Jr Fernands Alexander Sinclair Leington Avenue Seathund John Willany Sinclair Lextumten Avenue Dlg G. Ackisson Ban Wils Crawford Tease Crawford A. TM. Cameron Sirmpson Street Virginia Mia. Ganrad Schasie A. A. Cotton Charles K. Cotton The San Antonio Express Tyan Street Alami Masonic Cemetery

No Verdict in $30,000 Case

The jury in the case of Benjamin Yearman against the Jane Dressed Bowl Company for 4000 damages reported they could not reach a verdict after a long deliberation. The jury was discharged with no agreement, and the case involved injuries alleged by Yearman from an incident at work.

Benjamin Yearman Jane Dressed Bowl Company Dudne Canny Dea Oghardiin Wark

Stranger Taken Into Custody Over Forged Order

Will Johnson was arrested by Policeman Colts on a forged clothing order scheme. He used a Kray jewelry order to obtain goods from Frank Bros. clothiers in Malypinsi. Johnson, posing as a cotton buyer for Inman & Co., was linked to a diamond shipment and found with many business cards from across Galveston, Dallas, New Orleans, and San Francisco. He faces a preliminary hearing this afternoon.

Will Johnson Frank Bros. Clothiers Malypinsi Forendon Johnson Gus J. Kray H. WH. Hendricks

Murder plot uncovered in Calcutta amid bomb conspiracy

Police probe a native plot to murder Lord Wellesley and other British officials in India. Documents seized at a house tied to bombs reveal a broader revolutionary scheme. Several prominent Bengaleas implicated. widespread arrests anticipated.

Calcutta Eutronesus Lord Whekener India

Corn Surges On Board of Trade Amid Market Shock

May 4 corn on the board of trade rose to 7044 cents, the highest level since 1902 when the tin plate crowd allegedly tried to corner the market. James Potter and W. Bartlett are said to be major forces behind the move, having financed nearly 4,000,000 bushels since May 4 and pressuring bears with May delivery contracts.

Board of Trade Jett W Gates Olllers James A. Potter W. . Bartlett

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