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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
7
Henry H. Rogers, prominent oil financier, dies at his New York residence. The self-made magnate rose from poverty to wealth, with a reputation for shrewd business acumen and expansive holdings across the oil industry.
Henry H Rogers longtime Standard Oil executive and Amalgamated Copper president died at his residence after a stroke. Born in Fairhaven Massachusetts he rose from a barefoot yard boy to a financier shaping Standard Oil and major railroads including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Union Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul. Born in Fairhaven his exact birth date remains undisclosed with health failing in recent years.
Journeay alias E. Carson, charged with granting assent, was granted bail by the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Bail set at 5000 dollars. mandate to San Antonio expected tonight, bond to be furnished tomorrow. Case involves negligent homicide tied to Journeay, to be tried as a misdemeanor in county court. potential jail sentence if convicted.
Peetly cloudy weather for night and Thursday with a minimum around 62 and a maximum near 72. Forecaster notes distt 240 Newry 62, detailing typical conditions for the period.
An agreement between Ursuline convent sisters and city representatives settles the price for land used to extend Watra Street to Ramana Street. The council will review the purchase contract at the next meeting, aiming to begin work soon and open the thoroughfare.
The piece urges San Antonio cowboys of 1909 to drive reform with vigor and initiative. It calls to brand supporters with the Progress mark, rout mavericks, and push the city toward rapid advancement, insisting blunt action over politeness to awaken the town and nation to their growth.
Associated Press report from Washington on Senator George C. Clay of Georgia denouncing the sugar trust and urging lower duties on refined sugar. He argues consumers face higher costs while growers gain little from raw versus refined sugar duties and criticizes the Payne bill schedule as favoring the American Sugar Refining Company.
President Taft attended the unveiling of General Hartraft’s monument and statue in Pennsylvania, with crowds of Governor Stuart and Governor Swanson of Virginia present. Pennsylvania and Confederate veterans’ posts joined the ceremony, followed by remarks from generals and local officials in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
San Antonio Mayor Callaghan, nearing his tenth term, is urged by influential friends to enter the Texas governorship race. He says he will not consider candidacy until after completing his current term, though others expect him to run post-tenure.
Tombstone May 1 Magon Villarerl and Rivera Mexican revolutionists convicted in a federal court of violating the mentality laws by directing an armed expedition into Mexico were sent today by Judge Dean to eighteen months each in the territorial prison.
In San Antonio a cowboys brigade toured streets to solicit $25,000 for a publicity fund. Led by Thomas Conroy and Business Men's Club officials, the effort drew curious crowds as "dolls rolled in" and a roll of bills changed hands amid staged showmanship.
San Antonio boosters rallied last night as Business Men's Club members filled the auditorium to support a 25 000 advertising fund. Officials cite strong subscriptions already coming in with many local businesses not yet approached, insisting the public is awakened and ready to contribute to the campaign. Thomas J T Conroy states the movement shows the city’s readiness to back public fund drives.
A constitution and by laws were adopted at the second general meeting of the Pubtivita League. The organization separated from the Business Men's club and aims to advertise and promote San Antonio business at all times.
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