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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
5
A San Antonio resident is arrested after a string of clever investigative steps by local police. Authorities say the case involved precise questioning, surveillance, and teamwork across departments leading to the suspect’s capture and charges filed.
An inmate known in San Antonio as Robert Winston, now detained in the Baringfield Missouri city jail, was arrested after Detective Charles Van Riper connected him to Winston the wanted man. He broke jail last October and assaulted a deputy sheriff, facing charges of jail breaking and murder in Missouri. Winston Hamilton, formerly of Madison Street, had recent offenses including aggravated assault on his wife, with prior tabloid rumors of habitual drunkenness. He had been living as a patent medicine vendor with funds, and was held briefly before release. The case continues as investigators review the past.
Postmaster announces new SUH Station A to be housed in Heimann building at 110 A street near IL & GN depot. Ready by September 1 with money order and registry services, immediate delivery from incoming freight, and a separate staff. Station follows Washington approval after Inspector Lewis recommendation.
Cotton futures and Liverpool prices boosted sentiment with spot sales and crop gains noted. Wheat, corn, oats futures mixed with receipts and prices listed. hogs and cattle receipts show varied activity across Chicago and regional markets.
At Fort Wayne Indiana the Aveline hotel fire left eleven dead with several still missing as dawn revealed the first recovered body, Charles Henjamty of Detroit. A revised list names J B Miller Sheboygan Wis E Elles Chicago Isaac Hirsch Chicago William Pitcher Duluth R 8 Johnson Panam Joseph W Deviney Philadelphia Charles Banjeman Detroit a Mishawaka Miss Mary Burkett and others unconfirmed. Fire crews and militia aided searches through the night after the blaze was spotted in the elevator shaft at 4 40 a m by Night Clerk Ralph Pipkins.
In Mohilet near Aykholl a boat with peasants and families capsized on the Dnieper after becoming overcrowded. Passengers plunged into the river as panicked crowding caused the vessel to overturn midstream, drowning about 120 people.
Witkestuirra, Pa May 4 Poles engaged in a bloody ro t at Hanson ten miles from here today. Two Poles were fatally wounded and two others badly hurt while many were injured and carried away by companions.
Washington May 4 The Waters Pierce Company case involving the right to do business in Texas was announced on the docket of the United States Supreme Court and set for the first Tuesday of the next term beginning October. The matter was listed after prior arrangements for that date.
In New York May 4 Harry Thaw's bid for freedom via a writ of habeas corpus is argued at Mattawan asylum. The case, tied to his two murder trials of Stanford White, includes testimony from Mrs. Thaw's former involvement and potential summons to testify. The courtroom saw a limited audience, with Thaw in custody and observers noting his weary appearance.
Postmaster J. J. Stevens, chairman of the Good Roads association, announced a revised petition for a county bond issue to extend the road system. The added clause requires that all expenditures be under the association’s direction and that contracts be approved by them. The petition remains to divide funds equally among the four county precincts to expand main roads.
The Saxon Against the Aix saloon keepers and the four owners of bis Hard halla indicted by the grand jury probably will not be tried in county court. County Attorney Newton said he would conduct the prosecution in person, hoping to bring a conviction in each case.
Giovanni Giorda, a well known Italian resident of San Antonio and longtime local merchant, died at 4 pm after a coughing spell at his Lena Street home. He was 59, and survived by his son John Giorda and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at San Fernando Cathedral with interment in San Fernando Cemetery.
New York May 4 Following a prolonged period of low mood there was a sharp advance in the price of cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange today. The strength of the Liverpool market heavy demand for spot cotton in Liverpool and New York and reports of unfavorable weather indications caused the advance. May options advanced 37 to variety above the close figures Sunday and 69 to 80 points above the low reveal of last week.
Special to The Light Ansty Tex May 4 Commissioner Love returned from New York where he investigated Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. The company refused to cover expenses for a full investigation, prompting cancellation. He criticized Republican party organization ahead of elections and said Bryan’s victory would not surprise him.
Official returns compiled to 1 80 o'clock show Bailey with a 161 margin in Bexar County though 23 precincts remain unreported. Missing boxes listed include precincts 31 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 58 60 58 64 59 85 67 68 and 70. County executives plan canvassing duties at 7 pm tomorrow morning.
A county court verdict found Ada Barnes guilty of petty theft involving a dealer in fancy drawer work from A. Simon at Alamo Plaza. The sentence included a $50 fine and other penalties, with the case arising from alleged shoplifting events on county jury days.
Special from Fort Worth May 4 shows Bailey 116,842 Johnson 37,623 total 216,871 with a 187 vote majority for Bailey. Returns from distant counties shrink Bailey’s margin while Riddle and Cone Johnson pledge to press on. Rumors float of Bailey backups for governor and Attorney General, but Fort Worth and Tarrant County aided the victory.
From Galveston where he voted General Davidson claimed no fears about his reelection in July. He said the election day went smoothly and he was confident in the result.
Weather forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas. Cold conditions expected with lower temperatures in the morning around 68 degrees and a high near 84. Official figures compared with prior records show slight changes.
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