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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

7

Journeay Bonded and Released Awaiting October Trial

Journeay was released on two bonds of 5000 and 500 after surrendering this morning in San Antonio. Charged with criminal assault and negligent homicide, he spent months in Bexar County jail since March 26. Bail was granted by the Criminal Appeals Court in Austin, and he plans to stay in San Antonio for the October term where counsel says readiness remains high.

F. C. Jouerneau Carson Bexar County Getubor Thirty-seventh District Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Tourneau T. T. Jackgan J. C. Heyser L. ¥. Hancock Emil Prank Vivian E. Hamilton G. B. Frank Lindsey Wetdackeon Nasault Journesy Court House Joe Dwyer R. WY. Ward Etd HL BR. Salliwry Judge Ward Journeay Juda Ward

Gardener Hose Theft Leads to County Jail Time

In San Antonio Judge Shook's court this morning John Freeman pled guilty to stealing a garden hose valued at 3 dollars. He received a 26 dollar fine and 50 days in the county jail. Other defendants also pled guilty with varying fines and short jail terms for thefts including jumpers socks money and a suitcase.

San Antonio Shook John Freeman A. John Antonio Martines Francia Enriquee Hen Herrera

Local Weather Report for San Antonio Area

Tonight and Friday showers are possible in San Antonio and vicinity. The 24 hour high reached 68 degrees and the low fell to 50s overnight with unsettled conditions expected through Friday.

San Antonio

Night Riders Case Before High Court in May Backlog

Restorated Press reports the high court in Jackson Tenn May 20 hears final arguments in the night riders murder case of Captain Quentin Rankin. Defendants Johnson Ransom Clear Pinion Applewhite Burton face hanging. Morris and Hauff seek life terms. Prisoners escorted under heavy guard. scene marks prison walls left behind for first time. Courtroom packed with wives and sympathizers as rope used for Rankin’s hanging is prepared for review.

Restorated Press Jackson Tenn Suqpreme Court Johnson Ransom Clear Pinion Applewhite Burton Quentin Rankin Morris Hauff May Ste Jackson Sone Rankln

Taft Takes Part in Celebration in Charlotte

President Taft attended Charlotte's Mecklenburg Declaration celebration marking independence. He reviewed a large parade with eight divisions including military, industrial, floral, colonial, and more, watched by National Guard units from North and South Carolina. Taft spoke twice, weather briefly hazy but cleared for the visit.

Charlotte Taft Mecklenburg Stonewall Jackson National Guard North Carolina South Carolina Taft Isa Southern Railway Station Sity Butt North Charlotte

Eleven Days to Pay City Taxes in May Deadline

Eleven additional days remain for property owners to pay city taxes without penalties. The city collector’s office is crowded as deputies count taxes paid. Under the new charter the council cannot extend the deadline beyond May 31, and noncompliance will face consequences.

Goltector Villemain

Man on Trial for Attempted Killing of Wife

A. Groves faces trial in the Fifty-third district court for attempt to kill his wife, formerly Miss Bia Doyle of Mort Worth. The defendant, who has a prior public image, is undergoing serious charges as the jury is to deliberate this afternoon.

Pela! Dispatch SPT Tin Tee A. Groves Pasaulh Fifty-third District Mawif Migs Bia Doyle Mort Worth Grover

Five Million Dollar Rain Falls in Texas

A special dispatch reports the heaviest rain of the year soaking North and West Texas and parts of the Panhandle from El Paso to Dallas and Amarillo, extending into Oklahoma. Officials estimate at least five million dollars in value to southwest ranchers and farmers as cattle suffer from drought relief. towns from Barstow to Colorado reported one to two inches, with some areas hit harder, signaling a potential spring crop boost.

Fort Worth Tex North Texas West Texas Panhandle el Paso Dallas Amarito Oklahoma Avaarilio Denvar Wichita Valley Wichita Falls Abilene Tease Barstow Stamford Hawley Midland Eastland Brownwood Henrietta Childress Amarillo Cleburne Seytour Waco Denton Deahan Merkel Colorado Texas Arouth

Takes Boston Firm Down In The Grash

A May 20 report on the New York consolidated exchange notes an assignment for the benefit of creditors by Sederquist Barry & Co of Boston and New York. The firm with four members is said to have failed, followed by Edward Cramm & Co being dispensed and joining in involuntary bankruptcy actions in U S district court.

Boston New York Sederquist, Barry & Co Consolidated Took Exchange Associated Prev Mass Edward Cramm & Co Cramm & Co Sederquist, Barry & Gr Gramm Jacob and Frank Heins United States District Court

Woman Seeks lifetime drug and medical fees in injury suit

In San Antonio district court M W Newnam sues San Antonio Traction Company over injuries from a street car crash on Avenue C. The plaintiff says R L Bridgeman agreed to pay $276 and all medical, nurse, and doctor bills, but payments stopped in September 1907. She seeks about 620,000 for lifetime costs and damages.

Brough Manuy Dilla Durin San Antonio Traction Company Seventh District M. W. Newnam Avenue C R. L. Bridgeman Nurde Abe

Burglaries Nets Near 1000 Dollars In Bells Texas

Denison May 20 burglars entered a Bells Texas a safe was dragged and the robbers escaped with nearly a thousand dollars in cash. Police searched the area but the culprits remained at large.

Denison Bells Texea

Colquitt Boomed for Governor at Texas Convention

Dallas May 20 The Commercial Secretarian of Texas meeting featured B Colquitt delivering a key address while denouncing Governor Campbell and urging home rule. He called for fewer laws and passage of an appropriation bill, with adjournment touted as needed. Delegates from across the state praised the anti-bureaucracy stance and favored reform of restrictive legislation.

Dallas Tex Texas B. Colquitt Campbell Flo M. Kennedy Tle Inet Weinert of Seguin Fred Qoak John B., Carrington Business, Men’s Club of San Antonio Commercial Secretaries of Dalla

Family narrowly escapes blaze after home torching

Abilene Texas May 20. Lightning struck the home of B A Meeka early this morning and the building burned to the ground. The family slept on the second floor and narrowly escaped death. Meeka’s daughter leaped from a window, injuring her ankle. The total loss was about fifty dollars.

Pat Abilene Tex Asa B. A. Meeka Tony

More Than Score Hurt At Chicago

A car or more people were injured when a boiler exploded in an apartment building at Bisty Sixth Street and Minerva Avenue, followed by a fire. A woman jumped from a third story window and was badly hurt.

Annocfied Press Chicago Bisty-gfth Street Minerva Avenue Onn Atery

Regret Speeches Stir Congressional Reactions In D C

May 20 reports say Senator Finnley attacked Governor Johnson of Minnesota triggering new comments in both houses. Jolson denied making the attributed remarks but friends may have spoken them. Congress members regret the affair, fearing it may divide Democratic ranks.

Washington, D. C Finnley Johnson Minnesota House Sunate Jolson Congress

Fast Train Derailed Near Vinita Oklahoma

A fast passenger train on the St Louis and San Francisco line derailed midnight near Vinita Oklahoma twenty two miles west of town. Two mail cars baggage coach and the ordinary coach were damaged. Injured passengers include John Brown of Chelsea Oklahoma with two broken ribs and Daniel John who was riding illegally and gave Cincinnati as his address.

Vinita Oklo St. Louis & Ban. Francisco At & Paint John Brown Chelsea Oklahoma Daniel John Nob Dan

Bowett Sues Railroad for Thirty Five Thousand

T M Bowett files damages suit in Portlyfth district court against the San Antonio Arkansas Passaida railroad claiming injury on February 25 100 while repairing a private car in the defendant round house in San Antonio.

Buit T. M. Bowett San Antonio

Dividends Declared by Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Directors

In New York on May 20 the directors of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads declared regular quarterly dividends on common stock. The Southern Pacific also announced regular semi annual dividends on its preferred stock. Santiago Seravin was arrested by the posse at 1 PM on charges of assaulting Fred Garan near El Paro and Friostroefa. Garan sustained shoulder wounds from kob.

New York Union Pacific Southern Pacific Iailroada Southern Tasific Ita Praferrad Atoel Santiago Seravin Fred Garan el Paro Friostroefa Garen Kobfd

Streets Boosts For Patriotism Fund Campaign

Approximately $1600 was raised to swell the Publicity League advertising fund toward $26,000 after yesterday’s Cowboy Brigade crusade in San Antonio. The drive continues today with districts assigned and leaders praising local generosity amid promises of ongoing monthly support from businesses and individuals.

Cowboy Brigade Thei Swee New Times San Antonio Businiss Conroy Publicity League Raika Antonio Inatron Perl Mall Plana

Cowboys Help Fund Campaign For Advertising Drive

Publicity League thanks the cowboy brigade for raising funds toward a $25,000 advertising campaign. The note, signed by Chairman Thos. GL. Conray, praises volunteers who contributed time and money without personal gain. The report lists many supporters pledging monthly amounts, including corporations and local firms, with continued notes on page twelve.

Publicity League Cowboy Brigade Thos. GL. Conray

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