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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
7
Complete returns show Mayor Bryan Callaghan re-elected in what appears a near unanimous vote. All administration aldermen elected. Callaghan receives 3788 of 3821 votes while Socialist candidate Dr. Fee gains 153. Callaghan’s majority stands at 3635.
Voter turnout surprised many as results, though foregone, showed about one third of the voting strength cast in the bn fire sity. Returns from every pregingt th city list mayor Callaghan attorney Shipp assassin Shluer crim collector Willontais ity treasurer Himmel Buckley Bellinger aldermen and ward tallies with partial legible names and figures across wards 2 to 7.
Public executions were held across Constantinople, with twenty four mutineers from the army and navy hanged within the city limits. This raises the total to thirty eight executions since April eighteen, with four near the Sultan's palace and eight at each of the maring barracks and the Djinat Meidane quarter, plus four at the war office.
The jury in the Thirty seventh district court sent a pardon petition for Raton Nata a Maxigun boy found guilty of horse theft. They stated Mata was young and half witted and that he acted from foolish motive. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the minimum two years.
Three negro men were charged after a brutal night raid for divulging alleged election secrets. The city saw a historically calm municipal contest with broad support for incumbent Frick Menger, as only Third ward opposition appeared against Boyd Cardwell. Official canvassing follows at the city council meeting.
Paris remains under siege like conditions as troops seize central post and telegraph stations. Soldiers patrol streets and enter sewers to thwart wire cutting while 500 military telegraphers and hundreds of cars mobilize in the Galleries des Machines. Postal workers threaten general strike after ministers adjourn talks, with unions rallying 6200 at Hippodrome to support action. Leaders defend workers rights to organize amid government promises and cabinet tensions.
A AP dispatch from McNeil Arkansas describes a memory lapse case in which a stranger arrives with only the initials FH, A W on his life, recalling a past as a university professor and a wife, but otherwise his memory is blank and unclear. The man mentions Texas origins and uncertain recollections of where he last resided.
Acting Judge Knebn of the corporation court this morning ruled against Beekman and Be in an affray case. Beekman allegedly started a fight after Sinnnot and friends were at the bar. Sinnnot admitted touching Beekman but denied knocking him down. Beekman was fined 95. Sinnot’s case dismissed.
Bishop Charles Petty Galloway of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, born September 7 1849 in Mosciwiko Mississippi, dies after months of illness. A prominent preacher, author, and Vanderbilt university trustee, he served as editor of the New Orleans Christian Advocate and led church education efforts. funeral set for Thursday at First Methodist with Greenwood Cemetery burial. city offices to close in his honor.
Elmer BE and Annie M Young sue the San Antonio Traction Company for the death of their minor son Freddie Young, run down near Marshall and Flores streets on March 19 1909. They claim the accident resulted from careless operations by traction company employees and seek twenty thousand dollars in damages.
The Mississippi battleship Mississippi begins its upriver voyage from New Orleans May 12 amid crowds. Precautions to prevent accidents accompany the trip with a first stop at Nowallonville and a planned call at Donaldsonville and Baton Rouge before resuming downstream activity.
Miss Ruby Marshall, 17, daughter of Thomas Marshall, died after burning herself while ironing at home on Mesquite Street yesterday afternoon. Neighbors extinguished flames. she died early this morning at city hospital. Funeral set for 10 tomorrow from the home. burial in Cemetery No. 3. District court notices list several divorce filings including Horaina Coperan versus Hernaida Ora poza and others.
William L. Hoefgen of San Antonio editor of the Weekly Dispatch is the likely candidate for president of the Texas State Federation of Labor. A quiet move supports his election as officers are to be chosen tomorrow at the convention. Routine business opened the session with F N Graves of Cleburne delivering the annual report noting 21 new organizations joining the state federation.
Within the year membership rose between 1000 and 1000 men, with about $600 more than last year's cash balance. The federation plans to push into smaller towns, citing reports from auditing and wages committees. Thad Adams of San Antonio faced criticism for forcing a recommitment that stalled the Spider Bill, while the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association faced pushback from labor groups. Several labor bills, including creating a state labor commissioner and requiring certain experience, were advanced.
May 12 Denison Texas three men killed and one badly burned after a Katy railroad wreck on the Wichita Falls branch at Bonita. Engineer Prazigr died at once others including wireman Law severely scalded with little chance of recovery. Conductor Littlefield Messenger Wilder and Mail Clerk Palmer among those on board. Train, on a temporary repaired truck from a previous freight wreck, reportedly was speeding despite orders to slow. Passengers and officials estimate most injured will be available later today or tonight.
The Fourth Comet of Civil Appeals affirmed a $500 fine against the Gulf Doplevado and Huata Po Railway Co for violating a state road commission order requiring delivery to connecting lines. The state sought $5,000 in penalties amid other opinions. cases include Johnson v. Hulett, Franklin v. Texas Savings, and M.K. & T. Ry. Co. v. Thad.
W M Stone joint ticket agent for the Wichita Valley and Texas Central railways was found dead in his Stanford room at 5 o clock with a bullet through his head. The cause is unknown. a pistol shot was heard. Stone had come to Plain Ford from Ware about months ago and was known for his work in railroading. He leaves a wife one child and many relatives in Waco and Taylor.
Herbert Calloway pleaded guilty to theft of a horse and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. An attack suspect, Hatamirda, charged with assault to murder, was continued on motion of defendants.
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