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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
6
Hogs uncover possible bodies in pond near Gunbess farm
In Tanorte Indiana on May 87 a bone is found by hogs in a pond at the edge of a toll on the Gunbess farm. Sheriff Smutzer believes more bodies lie beneath the mud and will have the pond shore searched to bring any remains to the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanorte
Ind
Gunbess
Toro
Bryan Splits Democrats in the Eist
Concord May 27 delegates at the New Hampshire state convention selected four delegates at large and alternates for the Denver national convention. The split over endorsing Bryan became evident as leaders favored an uninstructed delegation, though a Bryan resolution is expected if he is not named in the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. A
New Hampshire
Denver
Bryan
Briest
Admiral Crowinshiled Dies After Nasal Operation
Philadelphia May 27 Admiral Crowinshiled USN retired died at Episcopal Hospital today after only a month there following nose operation. Immediate cause was hardening of body tissues. He never fully recovered from the shock of the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Crowinshiled
Episcopal Hospital
Dallas Orders Texas Troops To Aid Flood Relief
At the request of Mayor Hay of Dallas the governor authorized two companies of Texas infantry and one artillery battery from Dallas to be called out to protect property during the flood emergency in Dallas. Twelve lives were lost and hundreds of houses destroyed as floodwaters inundated the area. Railroad traffic was paralyzed and vast farmlands were submerged or washed away with thousands of cattle drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Hay
Dallas
Texas Infantry
Jail Again for Carrie Nation in Pittsburg
Pittsburg May 27 Carrie Nation was charged with scolding and embarrassing four men. She was fined $25 and sentenced to 30 days in the work house. Refusing to pay the fine she will be sent to the county work house this afternoon. As she was led back she cried I would rather go to jail than to bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carrie Nation
Bell
Taft Mum on Resignation From Roosevelt Cabinet
Washington May 27 Secretary Taft declined to discuss rumors he would resign from President Roosevelt's cabinet on July 1. He called at the White House before 10 am and went to the President's office, avoiding comment on the reported date and possible contingency of receiving the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fair
Roosevelt
Ins
Taft
White House
Two Are Fined After Affray At City Shop
Vocedore Mupy owner of a can at 1747 Wat Commerce street and Albert Siley farmer six miles away were fined 310 each in police court this morning for a row in the farmer s galagy at an early hour. Three revolvers a shotgun a horse tack and vegetables were listed as exhibits as Policeman Joe Stowe described the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocedore Mupy
Bae ‘Oon
Commerce Street
Albert Siley
Niles
Joe Stowe
Kansas Cyclone Claims 4 Victims
Wichita report states Peter Rudy mis wife and two children killed by a tornado two miles east of Alva Oklahoma last night Several wagons injured and farmhouses destroyed or damaged Interruption of telegraph and telephone service noted Ingersoll Oklahoma reports three persons killed and one child missing after a tornado water struck the town causing widespread damage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Peter Rudy
Alva
Okla
Ingersoll
Markets murky as New Orleans opens trading May 27
Ottun New Orleans market reports mixed activity with bear pressure due to subdued speculative interest. Weather outlook remains uncertain but favorable for a market uptick. Prices listed for wheat corn oats and other grains show varying regional quotes across New Orleans Galveston Houston and sal es, with notable reliance on futures and spot sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottun
New Orleans
Dynamiting strikes James A Gallagher property in Oakland
Special to The Light Oakland May 27 three dwellings built by James A Gallagher former San Francisco board of supervisors chair exploded injuring watchman John Rawlins who was unhurt Gallagher once led San Francisco labor party and confessed bribery during Lie grapfl inquiry many supervisors confessed naming Gallagher as bribe distributor his home near bay shore damaged weeks earlier Gallagher linked to trials of Lehmitz Ruel Ford Mullaly amid prosecutions Ford acquitted on one bribery charge upcoming trial next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
James. A. Gallagher
San Francisco
Gallagher
exMayor
Eugene J. Lehmitz
Abe Ruel
Trey L. Ford
United Railroada Tompany
California
Thornton Mu
Mission Work Prospering Across Presbyterian Assembly
Kansas City report at the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States notes growth in foreign missions with many new communicants and substantial native contributions. The board cites record spiritual reports and strong financial support for missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In
United
Former Chief Is Acquitted in Police Conspiracy Case
Chicago Wisconsin May 27 Former Chief of Police Colling and Former Police Attorney Comerford were acquitted of conspiracy to deprive the city of police services. The charge alleged they conspired to remove members of the force to influence an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colling
Comerford
Beinl
Fion
Edward F. Dunne
Problem When Solons Quit
Washington May 27 Spaatur Cannon commented on possible adjournment after a brief confab with the president as solons consider extending or shortening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
May 47 Case Refreshes Snell Mystery in Bloomington
Calnten II May 47 reports reveal Maybelle Snell McNamara arriving in Bloomington and shaping the Snell case via letters, with her husband James H. McNamara suspected of visiting Clinton to view or suppress materials. Attorney Edward J. Sweeney aims to subpoena her, while public focus shifts to the Roosevelt era campaign against undesirables as local mothers widen their secret drive to expose public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calnten
Maybelle Snell McNamara
Bloomington
Clinton
McNamara
Moomington
Edward J. Sweeney
M. Sweeney
Bloomington Uy
Richard Snell
Wil
McNarmara
Almoth Connis
Col. Snell
Suspension of Otis Alumni Students at Acamd MM
Faculty meeting indeterminately suspends last month's junior class staff from the college paper after a dispute over President Hartington statements about the strike. Disciplinary panel to reopen case. juniors argue punishment should hit the entire class, not just the editorial staff. Local A and M club to discuss next steps. may affect enrollment next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acamd
H. 4
Hartington
College Jiu
Eplire Simlar
Imbrogio
Chicago theater veteran Dayla Henderson dies after long illness
Dayla Henderson a veteran theatrical manager associated with the Chicago stage died after a long illness. He helped plan productions and introduced performers who later rose to prominence, shaping early public exposure to many now familiar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dayla Henderson
Henderson
Fights for His Liberty in Texas Court Appeal
Austin May 27 Julius Schwarts of Bexar county appeals a theft conviction in the criminal appeals court. He seeks reversal and liberty after a sentence of imprisonment. The case stands as a notable post conviction effort in the Texas appellate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Julius Schwarts
Bexar County
Tony
Court of’ Criminal Appeals
Schwarts
Smuggling Tale Called Pipe Dream
Legal affornls of the United States immigration service discuss a sensational claim that Chinese are being shipped from Mexico into the United States in boxes by express to evade the exclusion law. Officials say the report seems unlikely but insufficient channels confirm any real instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Immigration Service
United States
Mexicy
Express
Immigration Service
Chicago
Berkshire
Washington
Believe Women Should Vote Debate at MLC
A debate at MLC last night centered on whether women should be allowed to vote. Paul H Scholz and Augustus McCloskey supported the affirmative, with Theatore Mailer and Clarry Morey opposing. Hubert Harris delivered a historical sketch on Marathon and the Persian wars as part of a series on decisive battles. Lewis Temple spoke on The New South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MLC
Paul
H. Scholz
Augustus McCloskey
Theatore Mailer
Clarry Morey
Hubert Harris
Marathon
Lewis Temple
Local Weather Now and Tomorrow in Lot An and Vicinity
Tonight and tomorrow's weather show mild, steady conditions. The 24 hour low near 70 degrees and high around 88. A comparison with last year notes similar warmth with daily temperatures around 65 to 68 in the morning and 80s during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anlola
Antis Win Democratic Convention Showdown Over Delegates
In Fort Worth on May 7 anti Bailey forces push a rule to limit delegates to those friendly to Sen Bailey. A 16 member Bailey loyal committee would name all national delegates and alternates, with 15 minutes debate allowed. Anti Bailey resistance centers on stripping districts of delegate selection power while protests cite local self government. More delegates arrive amid proxy chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Greane
Bailey
and Ie
Committee of 16
Proxias
Germany
van Zandt
Texas
W. A. Shaw
Bote
C. F. Parker
Jefferson
C. 1. Bradfield
GL. Vowall
Grayson
Tom Hall
Wil
M.C. Davis
Brazos
Mites
Opposition Makes Bold Platform Fight At Texas Convention
The Texas Democratic State Convention opened at City Hall with credentials disputes delaying business. Delegates debated Bailey platform splits, minority reports, and proposed that certain Nebraska platform sections be dropped. A 16 member delegation will report delegates at large and alternates while officers and a platform committee were named.
No Quarter for Antis Is Slogan
Fort Worth Texas May 27 Delegations iron Cooke and Graysam count Dave swin the swollen Trinity viewunt the soins as a Texas delegate to Denver among aan who fought Senator Talley. We have two arrive and we want to know what til tearing cominie Intenis to a Te te ont dmmresahin that delegation will be selected by congressional districts and right here we should declare the eternal scom future of the ay oem by prohibiting any opponent of Senator Bailey at the toy that antlopat convention. Most men when they have there Kown Out their legs crushed to 2X wip and their backs broken Continued on Page Tend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alveston
J. Wolters
W. J. Campbell
Wharton
A. Miley
Hastrep
George C. Preeditter
Bell
W. A. Hanger
Farrant
John M. Rulen
Cooke
Chester Satle
McCullagh
D. B. Chapin
Hidalgo
S. P. Hardwick
Taylor
Johnson
Bailey
Cora Johnson
Nebraska
Texas
Palley
Hones
A. , Terrell
S.A. Pace
Cone Johnson
T. G. Senter
D. GC. Pendleton
Cullen Thomas
Fort Worth
Tex
Iron Cooke Ani Graysam
Dave Swin
Trinity
Denver
Attoy
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Galventon
Jim Houston
Pias Pi Mo
Wilxer
James Gallagher
Spaatur Cannon
Snell
Case
Maybelle McNamara
Ill
Aire
Linton
Peart
Mrs. Maybetle Snell McNamara
OTIS
Theater Des
ANTIS
Worth
Ake
Dales
Wadge Poindexter
Cleburne
Hardy
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