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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
5
In a Tombs cell statement Dr Arthur Warren Waite says he desires no appeal and is ready to face the electric chair. He notes he is willing to take punishment for his misdeeds and prefers the quicker end. The conviction followed the murder of John E Peck of Grand Rapids.
James J. Hill railroad builder and Northwest icon died at his Summit avenue home in St Paul at 9 39 this morning after a bowel infection. Ill from late yesterday he was attended by Dr Herman M Biegs and Mayo staff members with family present. Hill rose from Canadian farmer stock to direct the Great Northern Railway and forged a vast empire, guiding national finance and regional growth.
A Villista cache of machine guns rifles and ammunition was uncovered by townspeople under American direction near Namiquipa Mexico. The find linked to Cervantes death and signals improved native cooperation with Pershing’s expedition as cavalry presses the pursuit southwest of Las Cruces.
London May 29 British Belgian and Portuguese forces invading German East Africa form a ring around the Germans. General Smuts advances toward Usambara railway and holds key stations as Germans retreat toward New Langenberg. A British force pushes twenty miles into German territory between Lakes Nyass and Tanganyika with Belgians northeast and Portuguese on the southern frontier.
Manuel Martinez a 10 year old newsboy residing on Seguin street fell under a West End Alamo Heights Street car at Avenue C and Third Street at 8 15 Sunday morning his left leg crushed just above the knee The limb was amputated later at P and 8 hospital The boy and another newsboy were offering papers as the car stopped An automobile darted from Third Street prompting a quick stop by motorman Tom Parr D Lansdon was the conductor in charge of the car
John Howard Motson two years old son of Mr and Mrs W T Motson of 452 Soledad Street died at 2 15 pm Sunday after chewing chinaberry leaves Saturday afternoon. Three physicians treated him through the night and he briefly revived Sunday morning before failing again. Funeral services are set for 4 30 pm Monday at Shelly Loring Chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park.
Mrs. W. A. Clark of Corpus Christi was kicked in the face by a man on Sunday. Her jaw was broken and her face severely lacerated. she lies in a local hospital under physician care.
Mrs. W. F. Sheets of 122 South South street died when the car driven by her husband A Sherwood Sheets left the post road near Selma Station and overturned. The steering gear broke at 25 mph causing the crash. Mrs. Sheets suffered fatal head and neck injuries. Survived by husband, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Paris, two brothers Ben Baker of Bonham and Joe Baker of New Orleans, and three sisters Mrs. Bonnie Whittle Mrs. Mattie Christian and Mrs. Tom Scott. Body to Paris for interment. funeral home Zizalk handling arrangements.
Annapolis May 29. Commencement week exercises at the Naval Academy opened with the official reception to the board of visitors, consisting of members of both houses of Congress and naval officials. Cadets from the new class are preparing to be commissioned as officers.
After a drill by the regiment of midshipmen the official board inspects the buildings this afternoon. A dress parade at 3:30 pm includes prize awards for excellence in professional branches and athletics. Superintendent and Mrs Eberle host a reception tonight for naval officers and families. The final examination results are not yet announced but the graduating class next Friday is expected to have 190 members.
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