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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1908

Page

9

Platts Shoes May Go to Roosevelt in Senate Plan

Washington November 6 The idea that President Roosevelt may succeed Senator Platt in the senate is discussed by many in Washington Some claim the president would not oppose a senatorial term after March 4 But he has not publicly commented and says with Taft as president he would not feel the same hesitation about entering the senate as with a distant White House ally The president’s stance is uncertain and debated in political circles.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Platt Washington Taft Senate White House Tait

Night Rider Gang Flogs Tennessee Farmer Near Cuba Landing

Waverly Tennessee November 6, Jesse Robinson a farmer near Cuba Landing was abducted from his home and severely beaten with hickory switches in the woods by unnamed assailants. His wife accompanied him. he had recently sold several sacks of peanuts, which reportedly angered his enemies. The attackers forced him to bring the switch stubs home as a reminder to avoid future offenses.

Waverly Tenn Jesse Robinson Tennessee River Cuba Landing Robinson

Sunset Inspection Party Tours Houston El Paso Line

Southern Pacific officials on a two hour inspection of the Houston to El Paso line toured the Yards, shops, and ongoing improvements arriving by special train from the east. The party included Superintendents Johnson and Anderson and others from divisions Houston San Antonio Victoria El Paso and bridge engineer Colburn. They returned eastward and will push toward Rosenberg before resuming toward El Paso and Roswell.

Southern Pacific Houston el Paso 4S &. Johnson H. F. Anderson San Antonio Richard Jones Victoria G. 8. Ward BD. K. Colburn Rosenberg el Faso Ragle Alba

Lancashire native seeks US citizenship filing petition citing allegiance shift

Thomas Middlehurst, 39, of Ent Lancashire, filed in federal court to declare his intention to become a United States citizen. He has lived in the United States nine years and renounces allegiance to King Edward VII.

Thomas Mr. Middlehurst Lancashire Ent United States Edward VII

Navy recruits in city select one man for service

Out of five applicants only one recruit for the United States navy was obtained in this city this week. He was James D. Brown from Victoria. He was sent to Duling last night to join other recruits on their way to San Francisco.

United States Navy James D. Brown Victoria Duling San Francisco

Ambassador Thompson Arrives Tonight in Mexico City

Ambassador Thompson will arrive tonight over the I and GN from Kansas City on his return to Mexico City. He passed through earlier in the trip on his way from his former home in Kansas City. He travels in the private car Thompsonia and is accompanied by a party of 18 friends.

Ambassador Thompson Kansas City City Mexico Thompsonia

Postoffice Robbers Sentenced to Reform School

United States Marshal Eugene Nalte will take two youths to Washington D C tonight in charge after their conviction for postoffice robbery. Frnnie Richter, 16, and Winest Strength, aged 14, were sentenced to two years each in the reformatory and training school at the recent federal court term.

United States Eugene Nalte Washington, D. C Frnnie Richter

Mail Clerk Promoted on Longview Laredo Run

Promoter R Mail Clerks Henry HW Klenke named to succeed Dave McKnight as chief clerk in El Paso. Klenke promoted from Class 4 to Class 3 with a $200 yearly salary increase after 16 years of service. Charles G Denizon also promoted on the Longview Laredo run.

Henry HW. Klenke Tr Why Longview Laredo Dave McKnight el Paso Mr. Klenke Charles G. Denizon Longview-Laregdo

Clisa 48 to Go On Ripe Salary Increase

Report notes Clisa 48 prepares for a salary rise as the plan carries an annual increment of about $10 to the payroll.

Clisa

Mayor Inspect Subway Progress at Nolan Street Crossing

Mayor Gilges and Mayor Bryan Callaghan with street commissioner Fritz Russi visited the Nolan street crossing of the G H and S A railroad to inspect subway progress. Railroad workers prepare cement piers and other work integral to completion while nearbyNew Braunfels avenue viaduct foundations are laid in readiness for superstructure to ease congestion at the crossing.

Bryan Callaghan Fritz Russi Iim Nolan Street Sixth Ward Braunfels Avenue

Rushing Houston Street Paving Underway

General Supply & Construction Company prepares to fast track Houston street grad ing and paving after next week. FLU Brown, company president, says Reese is being delivered to the site and large quantities of materials are expected soon to speed completion.

Houston FL U. Brown General Supply & Construction Company Reese

Surprise Fritz Hensel Birthday and Housewarming

Fritz Hensel celebrated his eighty eighth birthday and housewarming at 1014 North Cherry Street last night. Beethoven Magnnerchor members called on him and performed several conga in his honor. The event was enjoyed by all.

Fritz Hensel North Cherry Street Beethoven Magnnerchor

Postmaster Smith Takes Vacation On Hunting Trip

Coleman 93 reports Smith, postmaster of Station A, is off on vacation during his advance. Misa Helen De vine, money order chief, is not attending duties of postmaster as Smith leaves for a hunting trip.

Coleman

Peabody of Springfield at the Menger Hotel

Ie W Peabody of Springfield Missouri was noted at the Menger Hotel, indicating travel or residence in San Antonio. The brief entry records a person and place without further context or dates.

Peabody Springtiel, Mo the Menger

Fireman In Serious Condition After Collision

Louis Moglie, the fireman injured when a haze wagon collided with a street car on Monday, is in serious condition at his home on Chave Street with a large swelling near the abdomen. G. L. Hovery, a fleet tenant of company 7, also was thrown from the wagon and injured, expected to resume duties within days. P. W. Bonnell of Eugla Panel 8 at the Mission hotel.

Louis Moglie Chave Street G. EL. Hovery Company 7 P. W.bonnell of Eugla The Mission Hotel

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