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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
5
Former alderman and lawyer A O Connor is hospitalized after suffering seven knife wounds in an early morning attack. Police are investigating the assault as details remain scarce and no arrests have been reported.
John A O Connor a former alderman and legislator living in San Antonio was stabbed seven times near his West End home at about 4 am. C J Gavender of Oklahoma City aided after the assault and Parker, previously with O Connor in mining, was arrested on charges. Medical aid was delayed until afternoon. Parker held on bond.
The second district convention met in San Antonio amid heavy rain. President Rhindell led the session at the YMCA building with Miss Mary Johnson as secretary and a slate including Mayer and Trott for officers. A busy program continued with elections, a Turner hall exemplification, and a Mexican supper at the Original Mexican afterward.
Heavy rains sparked a bullish opening in the cotton market with advances in Liverpool and New York. The market remained firm through the day, closing with a sizable gain. New Orleans notes steady conditions while other regions show higher prices and volume in sales. Wheat and corn futures also feature, with No. 2 red and No. 2 white quotes recorded amid mixed regional performance.
Article discusses Matteawan Hospital plans if Harry Thaw is deemed mentally fit. It explains the decision rests on the superintendent issuing verdicts, and notes Thaw has recovered a normal mental condition potentially guiding long-term residence at the facility.
The state sought two continuances for the Mayfield murder case of J C Goode from Karnes City. Judge Dwyer ordered $100 fines for four defaulting witnesses. Karnes City spectators filled the court, with 126 residents present. Defense counsel included Ward Nat Jones and Judge S F rimes, with District Attorney Nester and J E Webs assisting for the state.
A dance at Turner hall followed by a Wednesday trolley hike planned across the city. Three districts of the Real Achates order arranged with territorial divisions in states and western lands west of the Mississippi. Drill team exhibit details and a tour route from Carpie to Austin then Fort Worth and Dallas. Delegates listed include T. V. Newcomb of Austin and others from Houston and Victoria.
May 26 peace in local street railway strike hinges on a vote of nonunion employees. If favorable, workers will return to duty immediately and operations resume while arbitration settles outstanding issues. President A. T. Dupont ordered the vote as talks continue.
Mission San Antonio de Valero custody fight resumes with hearings set in Houston. Daughters of the Republic members from both wings prepare to travel, while attorneys on both sides indicate the case may be continued. Local figures including Mrs Fisher and Mr Kyte Burleson expected to travel. observers note delays and prior adjournments.
At Jackane Washington on May 26, John Sharness, John Miles, and a man named Lagishamn from Nelson were swept to their deaths in the Koeinal River. Their bodies were not recovered as the current carried them away after an oar broke and their boat capsized.
Tonight and Tuesday forecast cloudy conditions with a low around seven degrees and a confusing temperature record from the weather office. The general county summary appears on page one of the local weather wrap.
In a brief morning storm the city recorded over three inches of rain in less than an hour. Widespread flooding covered low areas, with wires down and rail lines affected. The Weather Bureau warned of continued cloudy weather with possible showers as the storm abated.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas May 21 reports rail service disruptions hinder many leads and delegates from reaching Fort Worth for the Democratic state convention. San Antonio is sending a group to the Fort Worth gathering while others may attend the Denver convention. Names listed include Morriss Botha Warehach and Verroll among others.
Poughknensie May 26 Thaw, the slayer of Stanford White, will not be released from the lunatic asylum. Justice Morschuser of the supreme court denies two points in Thaw’s application for writ of habeas corpus. The decision keeps Thaw committed at Matteawan asylum under strict supervision. a hearing for further review is scheduled next week.
The Texas state board of education backed a new resolution directing the attorney general to conduct a thorough investigation of certain book companies tied to alleged Irish connections and contracts found to be improper. The action follows recent resolutions adopted by the board and seeks scrutiny of bid practices and affiliations.
The Ladies Interested Club plans an auto ride at Electric Park after a reported scare. organizers say nine possible donors have been identified and funds already gathered to support the event. Contributions from FP Panchal and Mrs. CG Milburn will fund horns for children at the park.
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas May 5 describes a Trinity River flood after a large house struck a Texas and Pacific bridge near Dallas, destroying the bridge and boats. Four thousand head of stock were lost. homes flooded, utilities down, and hundreds marooned as the city faced rising waters and power outages.
Wattimore Ma May 3 Rev De William A Quayle of Chicago was elected bishop on the tenth ballot at the Methodist Episcopal Retreutious conference this afternoon.
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