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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

5

Lilley Brandished Bad Faith In Electric Boat Probe

Washington May 20 The special committee named by Speaker Cannon found Representative Lilley of Connecticut acted in bad faith in charging colleagues and press with corruption linked to the Electric Boat company inquiry. The report says Lilley was misused by the Lake Torpedo Boat interests and withheld key facts, and that his charges before the House Rules Committee were not made in good faith.

Washington,d. C Lilley Connecticut Fils House Cannon Electris Bual Company New Jersey Boutette Hs Haeu Mectrle Tout Company Esau Awsta Washington New York New Orleans Te Canelusian Myr Lilley Committee On Rules Rlve Tilley Lake Torpedo Boat Naval Commissions Naval Committee Livy Lord Welster Edlvurough Ieetrie Boat Company

Engineer Killed in Wreck Near Victoria

A Southern Pacific engineer, J F Salisbury of San Antonio, died when his engine derailed after hitting a cow on the Victoria division near Telsoner while pulling a Houston to Cuero passenger train. Fireman Piatcher Jones was badly scalded and a passenger injured. the engine and baggage car left the track. Salisbury had 20 years on the Victoria division and leaves a wife and seven children.

Sanduetor F.C. Chapin Salisbury North Hackberry Street Hix Ainly Cuero Vematoa Cugio Ballybury Victoria B! Campo

Markets show mixed New Orleans spot prices and activity

New Orleans markets report a quiet spot market with prices down 12 points while total sales reach about 14 000 bales. Trade notes a cautious round of activity with limited near term movement and several months showing modest gains amid fluctuating quotes.

New Orleans Liverpool Wales Posiliong Yester New Orleana Seteeseteesenes Digs

Fragmentary Market Notes From Ledding Spot Yester

Readable fragments show Liverpool and Galveston sales figures with scattered city names and prices. Mentions New Orientie and Houston listings with values from 6.15 to 22. Also notes steady trends and small buyer activity across several locations.

Galveston Sway Houston Howslos

Wheat and livestock receipts across markets reported

Kansas City and Chicago market notes show mixed grain quotes for wheat including various hard and white grades, with inconsistent decimals. Chicago reports hogs around 20 000 with prices higher. cattle receipts roughly steady. Omaha and Kansas City each list hog and cattle totals with fluctuating figures through May 20.

Kansas City Chicago Aleady Omaha Neb Kaneas Ulty

Drowning Tragedy Enfolds Moonlight Trip at Clarendon

A gasoline launch exploded during a moonlit excursion near Clarendon Arkansas, killing seven aboard including Miss Lillian Winfield Miss Alma Fette Miss Bessies Falmina Miss Auint Burton Jos McManus and Dr A L Houston The alarmed survivors were rescued with difficulty Nine others survived including Mrs George B Reed chaperon Miss Mary Cavett Irma Waddell and several men from Clarendon Fayetteville and Memphis The accident occurred May 20 and is reported in a Little Reek Arkansas dispatch to the Gazette from Clarendon SHPE

Little Reek Ark Gazette Clarendon Ari Lillian Winfield Alma Fette St. Louis BwsSi

Deutschmann Case On Trial In Texas Upright Court

Austin Texas May 20 The case of the San Antonio Irrigation Company versus Selig Deutschmann from Bexar County was submitted today in the probate court on oral arguments. Gabbe Rd Doyle W W Walling and Selig Deutschmann are present for connection with the submission.

Austin Tex San Antonio Irrigation Company

Banks Must Make Showing In Currency Call

Washington May 29 The winphal ter of the currency today saved a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business Austin Tex May 20 Commissioner of Banking Love issued a call for a statement of the condition of all state banks at the close of business Thursday May 4

Washington Austin Tex Tanking Love Today

Anderson Must Go To Austin

The railroad commission was told by the Bexar County sheriff that Nf. Anderson, division superintendent of the G H A railway, could not be located. He was invited to repeat before the commission regarding the refusal to furnish certain information and the sheriff was instructed to compel his appearance before the body.

Anaiin Vox Bexar County Nf. Anderson Anderson

Col Crane Infant Dies at Fort Sam Houston

The infant of Col and Mrs Crane of Fort Sam Houston died at Physicians and Surgeons hospital this morning. The child will be buried at 1 PM this afternoon. Mrs Crane is reported in precarious condition after a Caesarean operation, with doctors hopeful for her recovery.

Col

Local Weather Report for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather summary shows steady conditions with minimal temperature ranges over the 4 hour period. Data compares today’s readings with the same date last year, noting slight variations and overall stable conditions for the region.

Sen Platt testifies in divorce suit amid court crowds

New York March 20 United States Senator Platt took the stand to defend against Mae Woods Omaha woman's claim of a 1991 marriage contract. He denied seeking the marriage and said he paid $10 to his son for a settlement. A second fire tragedy occurred near the Reck Quarry when Ascencion Mosquedit, nine, died after kerosene ignition. Her parents fought flames with blanket and tub water before Dr. Bulde-Sarelli arrived. The child, a Travis school pupil, received a floral tribute from classmates as funeral plans were set.

New York United States Platt Wittere Brough Mae ©. Wood Omaha Frank H. Platt Miss Woods Thie Oriental Hotel Lee Grinatal Ife Oriental Hotel Arington Hotel Senator Platt Frank Platt Howe & Hawmoll Misa Woodsward Avenue Hetel Ascencion Mosquedit Reck Dr. Dalde-Sarelli Masquéda Stlls Wood Ascencion Trivis Main Avenue Miss Berry Bulde-Sarelli Travis

Colonial Names of America in Texas elects officers

At the National Society Colonial Names of America in Texas annual meeting held at the Monger hotel in Dallas officers for the coming year were elected. President Thomas B. Lee of Austin named. other officers include first vice president Sara Robertson Dallas second vice president Julia Bennett San Antonio third vice president Milton Potter Galveston. Board of managers named: James Clark Austin John James San Antonio Virginia Green Dallas H P Drought San Antonio Elizabeth Fontaine Galveston. A formal luncheon followed and an elaborate entertainment planned for the afternoon.

National Society Colonial Names of America Texas Monger Hotel Iys Thos B. Lee Austin Filet View Sayaie Robertson Dalla Juln M. Bennett San Antonio Milton H. Potter Galveston James B. Clark John H. James Virginia Green Dallas H. P. Drought Telizabeth Fontaine Mra. I. Y. Lee Fexaa Monger Thea James Tt Clark Migs Mary Palm Robert Shelley Franala T. Price Tf. Beans Multon Hy Potter Walter F. Ayars Galvesto

Texas Banker Haled to Court

Special to The Light Dallas May 20. Fred Pier Joy, president of the defunct Western National Bank and Trust, arrested and charged with misappropriating deposits during the bank's failure. He allegedly took about $4,000. vice-president D A Templeton faces the same charge but is out of the city.

Dallas Tex Fred Pier Joy Western National Bank and Trust Company Julay D. A.termpleton

Appeals Court Affirms and Reverses Multiple Cases

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals issued decisions today in several cases. Affirmed opinions include Wiley Rivers et al vs A Campbell, Dubinski Electric Works vs J Lavy Wheetric, Forty Acre Spring Live Stock Co vs West Texas Bank Trust Co. Reversed and remanded for Angrist v Altgelt guardian vs Jose Excalera and related matters. motions for rehearing denied or overrated.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Exar Enuity Wiley Rivers A. Campbell Dubinski Electric Works J. Lavy Wheetric Company Forty Acre Spring Live Stock Company West Texas Bank Amt Trust Conpany Angirst Wil Altgelt Guardian Jose Excalera Habssettee Wallace Mitchell

Bryan Loses Fight in Pennsylvania Convention

Harrisburg May. The Democratic organization of Pennsylvania led by National Committeeman Gutrey of Pittsburgh defeated the Bryan faction on the issue of detaching four delegates at large. Alexander Joske and family sailed from Hoboken today aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II for a several month tour of Europe on the Hamburg American Line.

Harrisburg Democratia Organization of Pennsylvania Nittobal Guitrey Pittsburg Bryan Hus Alexander Joske Uobolken N. J Kalserin = Aumista Victoria Nuropr

Fort Sam Houston Names Notable Attendees

Houston list includes Mrs Oliver J Wooltul Mrs St D Brown Mrs Havey Hyroan Mr Ton FT Tamer and William Uuttler among Fort Sam Houston attendees with affiliations and roles not fully clarified.

Williams Faces Murder Charge In San Antonio Trial

In Thirty seventh district court Williams testified in his own defense denying involvement in the murder of Thomas J Turner. He claimed alibi on Thursday and Wednesday sightings in San Antonio while disputing witnesses placing him near Lavernia. The packed courtroom saw cross examination by prosecutors as defense witnesses sought to corroborate his whereabouts and challenge the state's timeline.

Williams Thirty-seventh District Thomas J. Turner Thomas Turner Lavernia Turner San Antonio Theodore Ramzinsky Turmer Willams Lavernin Lula Reed Marence McVea Moses Williams Hiater Merriet Baker Loxethar Ageistant Dan , Lewis Mratner Safa Tyner Duke's Norge and Tunner Manay Wirgan Turner's House Henderson Atts Worid Baker Oy Commerce Tother Thad McCauley Commerce Street Lawye Greehley la Grange Tanner Wiliame Ang Avery Jursman Chiam Tum Lila Reed Wilams Florence McVeu Hamilton W. J. Wheeler Tom Abbott Charles Kallies William Wilson C. P. Miller Tavernia Abott Maules Wiseman Miller Lurner Taft Wlams East Commerce Street

Woods creditors to receive $300000 in deposits distribution

Checks totaling $300000 have been received by Receiver Morris of Woods National Bank and will be paid to depositors tomorrow at his Navarro street office between 4 am and 12 pm and 1 am to 6 pm upon presentation of receipts. Depositors must provide receipts. In Fortieth district court this morning, Taz Garcia aged 11 filed suit with best friend Jose Garcia against International and Great Northern Railway for $25000 after his left leg was severed by a switch engine in the Lee Antonio yards on March 26.

Morris Taz Garcia Jose Garcia International & Great Northern Railway Garcia Lee Antonio

Widow Mrs Hernandez Dies in San Antonio Home

Mrs Nevel Jeminex Hernandez widow of Juan Hernandez died last night at her daughter Mes G Madino’s home 515 El Paso street aged 67 Born and raised in San Antonio she never left Bexar County except a short visit to Mexico Known for charitable work among the poor she was mourned by many friends The funeral will be held after services at San Fernando Cathedral where she attended since childhood and took her first communion

Nevel Jeminex Hernandes Juan Hernandez Mes. G. Madino el Paso Steent Hernandez San Altovio Bexar County Ing Mexico Joan San Fernando Cathedral

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House of Representatives Congress J.F. Salisbury Hackberry Street Ledding Spot Marketa Cina Cash Grain Deutschmann Col. Crane Comnpucad Atx Ascencion Mosqueda Joskes Sail WOODS
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