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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

10

Lawyers Banquet May 13 in Bexar County

Bexar County Bar association plans its annual banquet at the Menger hotel on the night of Wednesday May 14 inviting Supreme Court of Texas judges and Bexar district judges. Announcement also notes candidacy of John B. Trainer for Constable precinct in Bexar County under Democratic primary action.

Bexar County Bar Association Menger Supreme Control of Bexar County John BH Bexar

Evans III Cuts Review for Connecticut War Ward

In San Francisco on May 7 Admiral Evans was not well enough to attend the review. Fatigued by a long ride yesterday, he is reported to be feeling better today and will probably depart for the east tomorrow morning.

San Francisco Til

Boy Comes 11,000 Miles Alone

New York May 8 A three year old named Wilfred Stevens arrived alone after a six week voyage of 11 000 miles from South Africa where his mother died two months ago. He traveled under supervision and had not seen a familiar face until his father, who lives in Southampton, greeted him on the pier.

New York Dlunse South Alried Hla Mothe Wilfred Stevens Southampton

Railway agencies told to identify train dispatchers

Special to Theight Texas, May issue orders road companies to supply the number and official addresses of all train dispatchers. The aim is to aid the campaign against railway accidents by pinpointing who is responsible and reducing future wrecks.

N. Tex Raffrantt Ion

Campbell mum on politics at San Angelo reception

Governor Campbell met about 400 citizens in the Elks club rooms in San Angelo Texas this morning and declined to discuss politics. He praised the Thirtieth legislature's laws before returning to Austin later today. In Richmond Virginia a petition of over 1000 county residents urged a public hanging for Tom Jones, condemned for killing Morris Lennon.

San Angelo Tex Campbell Elks Lib Rooms Hal Austin Richmond Vex Winston Tom Jones Jones Morris Lennon

Liners Crash At Sea Off Portland In Dense Fog

The British steamer Matiana traveling from London to Calcutta collided with a Hamburg American liner about 20 miles south of Bahia. Matiana returned to port with damaged bow and broken smokestack after the foggy encounter. The Hamburger's name was not yet learned and the extent of its damage was unknown.

Portland Ore London Calcutta Baile

Lands Crew in Safety After German Ship Wreck

A crew of 73 from the German ship Rickmers were safely landed near New York after the vessel struck wreckers and the stern was damaged. The rescue occurred shortly after 4 o clock in the morning.

New York May Pater Rickmers Rickmers

JAP LAUDS FLEET TRIP TO ORIENT

San Trane May 8 Baron Vakahira Japanese ambassador to the United States sent a cordial note to the fleet committee praising the upcoming visit of U.S. war vessels to the orient as a new epoch in five power relations. He lauds Roosevelt for ending the Manchuria war and compares it to Perry's historic visit to Japan and the present naval mission.

United States

Regiments to Korea Prepare for Possible Emergency

Tohto May The Twenty third and Twenty seventh regiments of infantry will proceed to Korea on May if to cope with any possible emergency.

Korea

McArdie offers shirt sale undercutting factory price

In a crowded McArdie's store at 225 224 Mast Houston Street customers rush to buy summer shirts as hundreds of dozen men’s shirts in plain and fancy colors are sold at prices below manufacturing costs. A second note describes Bank of France guards flooding vaults nightly by masonry walls and water to deter burglars.

McArdie Pir MenArdie Houston Street

Duke rider questioned for fence attempt

In a back and forth between Miss Jumps and Mrs. Knipper, the Duke is accused of improperly taking the course. The pair debate whether he properly jumped the obstacle or veered through the fence, suggesting mixed judgments on his riding.

May Wheat In Good Shape In May crop report

The department of agriculture reports the average condition of growing winter wheat on May 1 at 89.9 percent, down from 93 percent in April and 82.9 percent on May 1, 1907, noting the overall health of the crop this spring.

Washington, D. C Department of

German Prince Under Arrest In Berlin Scandal

Berlin May 8 Prince Philip Zu Huenberg was placed under arrest by the crown prosecutor after testimonies from two men alleging wrongful action by Prince Evlenberg dating back 25 years. The case stems from a sports scandal in Berlin connected to a charge raised by Maximilian Harden, editor of Die Zukunft.

Berlin Prince Philip Zu Huenberg Hedelde Prince Evlenberg Thince Enlenverg Maximilian Harden Dla Suhmitt Slminer

Big Struggle Ahead Between Midwest Merchants and Railroads

Chicago merchants and manufacturers from the Mississippi to Maine are preparing for a major clash with eastern railroads over freight rates. A looming general advance in rates is hinted, with a late July to August timing and a tentative 10 percent increase proposed for Mississippi River territory.

Chicago Mississippi River Maine L & General Mississipp

Board Deals Break Broker Chicago Man Seeks Bankruptcy Aid

Laurence De Golyer of Hyanston seeks relief in the bankruptcy court to relieve him of ongoing debts and financial obligations. Details remain sparse as proceedings unfold in Chicago Illinois with no final disposition yet announced.

Chicago Laurence de Golyer Hyanston

Love Draws One Girl to China Another from Philippines

Miss Nellis Montgomery Matthews of Des Moines plans a 16000 mile journey to Hong Kong to wed Ensign Engler Read Fawell of the gunboat Bauer stationed in China. The couple met at the Naval Academy hospital hop. Fawell had been ordered to the Philippines four years ago and could not return home promptly. Miss Matthews traveled to Washington to urge President Roosevelt to order him home for the marriage. The Des Moines wedding is set after his arrival, with Mrs Matthews and Mr Woodring involved in ties of fortune and alliance.

Gallimairs Heving Roosevelt China Nellis Montgomery Matthews Mia Nicholas Marlin Matthews Hong Kong Choa Engler Read Marquette Fawell Bauer Husiyn Tawell Naval Academy Academy Hopstal Eleet Philippines Fawwell Janay Etter Pinéa Ensign Fatwell Miss Matthews Washington Manila United States J. A. Woodring Des Moines Tha ‘Government Medical Corps Mr. Woodving R.G. Bromberg Army Hospital Corps Walter Wyman Marine Hospital Corps Maursia Tretondtae Mr. Woodring Jove Woodring Wooming

Debtor's Debts and Claims Tied to Chariton Bank Scandal

Bankruptcy case cites totals of $506,455.83 in liabilities and $350,000 in assets for a co air tenant formerly of Chapman De Golyer & Co on Lasalle Street. Henry H. Bostwick as receiver for the First National Bank of Chariton Iowa holds the $800,000 claim. The defendant’s claim centers on alleged money speculation by Chariton Bank’s cashier Frank R Grocker now deceased.

Frm Chapman de Golyer & Co Lasalle Street Henry H. Bostwick Defimet First National Bank Chariton Iowa Boatwicl'a Clalus Chariton Bank Frank R. Grocker

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