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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1907
Page
5
Blood stains and signs of struggle discovered in a recently rented Houston house as P. Law prepared to move in. Police investigate potential homicide amid cleanup efforts.
Investigations by the county attorney and the constable into alleged violations of local option laws in Taylor, Texas have led to the arrest of two persons. The cases advance toward the court of criminal appeals as appeals are made on behalf of five defendants.
A gurglar escapes in Weimar Texas after forcing entry into the home of J H Van Alstyne. The suspect, a young African American man, fled on a passing freight train but was recaptured and jailed. Separate items report Knights Templar conclaves in Colitd and municipal board actions in Temple, with election and commission details. Also wheeled ads note baby teething remedy and United States Army recruitment notices.
Washington, D. C. November reports reveal the U S government program under Dr H W Wiley to test more than 164 soft drinks for safety and potential stimulants. Twelve volunteers aged 20 to 40 from government staff undergo strict supervision as beverages are administered thrice daily for forty days with follow up and full documentation.
October permits show a marked increase over September with total construction value rising by 543,919. The report itemizes ward by ward permits and costs, noting Ignedor Wahrenberger collected 206.60 in fees. City department revenues for October are listed, including market rent, plumbing, and marshal fines.
A suspect from Antarilinn City broke down under police questioning and made a full confession to the murder of Marin Poheol. Evidence had built against her after an earlier court appearance, with investigators detailing the timeline from the initial arrest to the final admission.
The Texas British Cricket club will celebrate the successful close of their season with a smoker at the home of captain H. P. England. The club grew in members and interest, attracting both English residents and outsiders, with the British and outsiders competing keenly. Next season promises strong contests as outsiders learn the game. The association marks King Edward’s sixty sixth birthday with events at the fair grounds auditorium on November 9. The Texas British association aims to unite the two nations and strengthen ties among enthusiasts in the state.
Prominent women from parts of the county arrive in Norfolk for sessions of the National Council of Jewish Women. Mrs. Hugo Rosenberg presides at meetings to be held at the exposition auditorium, the Jewish temple, and the Hotel Fatfix. Headquarters for the telegraphy are at the Montléallu hotel. The organization links with the National Federation of Women's Clubs and totals 14,082 members nationwide.
A U S veteran American engineer who died in Mexico City on November 4 is identified as S. E. Branwell. Relatives are said to reside in Dallas Texas. The notice confirms his identity and place of death.
Special to The Light Houston Texas November 4 The No TsU Oh carnival opens with a preliminary burst of joy and the city anticipates a week of spectacle The electrical illuminations and displays of figures bunting and colorlight up the principal streets The Midway opens tonight with elaborate plans for flower automobile and other parades The Houston Mail and Racing Association holds its third annual meeting attracting crowds from across the United States The South Texas Poultry and Pet Stock Association will also present its twelfth show this week
A widow testifies she doubts her husband is guilty of plotting with Miss Blin American. Gordev, a witness, says the accused had planned to take his family to Chicago and that the prisoner may be cleared of conspiracy to steal records. Secret service indicates conversations with others to obtain information.
A million dollar water and sewer project in Cardoba is completed and ready for use by the city of BMexles. The Maxi ar Construction and Bagincoriis company completed work begun in 190d with an estimated cost over 1,000,400 in Mex town money. President Tu Whit led the celebratory opening when the system began operating.
A group of Mexican capitalists has purchased the Hotel de Jardin for 34,500 Mexican money. Plans call for converting the structure into a modern office building with projected cost around 1,000,000 in American funds. The deal involves city notes and bonds and aims to attract American buyers at Gaydon dates.
Special to The Light Houston Texas November 4. Delegates from Texas colored centers gather in Houston to plan tactics for securing rights from Republican leaders. Afro American League of Texas calls for a meeting opening at noon tomorrow to discuss challenge to white Republican practices of choosing candidates and delivering votes.
Reports from sections of Uhh pati of the stata and the faw Touat hunters indicate a plentiful deer season. International club director Pood Rhone says sport has Tach and the counter is full. Local sportsmen say more outside shooters causing trouble, with foreign sportsmen allegedly privileged to shoot freely. several antelope have been killed. Authorities warn deer and game protectors to enforce the law.
Tokula O November 4 report says the next national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic may be held in Atlanta in 1909. Local members have discussed the move, with support from many prominent men.
New York moved the Staats Betting from Tyron How to William and Spruce streets in record time. Jerbyan Ridder of the Slats Zettung company notes the relocation sets a metropolitan paper moving benchmark. The morning edition printed at the new William Street plant while Tyron Row operations ceased after the transition.
In Mexico City on November 4 a charitable fight night by local amateurs drew a large crowd. The event, held for the Colon Orphan Asylum, raised a substantial amount of money. Spectators praised the bout and the participants, young men from prominent local families.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Southern States will be held in Birmingham on November 7 and 8. The association gathers leaders from prominent southern educational institutions to raise education standards across the region.
In St Joseph Missouri a large Scottish Rite reunion for the Ancient and Accepted Rite of Freemasonry convened at the new cathedral. Members will confer degrees from four through thirty second and guests will study the work. The assembly closes Wednesday with instruction in the thirty first and thirty second degrees.
An old ulcer is described as a symptom of blood contamination from a failing eliminative system. External salves only soothe while disease drains from the blood. The remedy targets blood purification and elimination of the cause, promising healing and new tissue growth. Book and free medical advice offered by The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, GA.
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