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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
5
A businesslike meeting of sub-committee chairmen at the Business Men's club finalized plans for a whirlwind canvass to begin Monday morning. Committees were assigned, district boundaries drawn, and subscription forms prepared as binding contracts. Details settled include whether to fix a minimum subscription, with a decision to set no minimum to avoid deterring large interest.
In Columnia Ohio on a November date National Councill¢oman Garber and Buute Choleman Finley state that the testate favored the democrats. They hold their claims on terms received during the political contest. Supreme Court judges Shaitek and Rice appear to defeat H Newman and deny Moclastion of Thompson U8 for secretary of state.
New Orleans reports from Panama claim a subterranean lake beneath Gatun lock sites could delay the Panama Canal project for years and raise costs. Engineers deny the discovery and call the report absurd while government officials remain silent.
Fort Worth Tex Nov 7 John W Gates the New York financier who recently became a citizen of Port Arthur Tex announced financing a project to pipe natural gas from the Henrietta fields to Dallas and Fort Worth The plan would reduce the price to 50 cents per unit when completed
Farmersville Texas November 1900 25 year old Armstrong a well known merchant was found dead on the back gallery of his home today. Police believe heart failure caused death as there were no marks of violence on the body.
Spetial to The Light reports H Clay Pierce, the oil magnate, reached St Louis by private car from New York a day ahead of his attorneys. He plans to travel to Austin for a Monday trial on a false arrest charge, asserting he will be cleared if courts grant him a chance. Pierce, recovered from a recent in¢reposition, walked from his armored car to his home and dismisses arrest plans.
Gall Lake City Utah November 1 John Hawkins ended his life by shooting himself as his wife left home to bury her father. He had prepared a coffin and barred doors with a steel bar before lying on the bed and firing the shotgun.
A deed of trust for 180000 dollars to secure a loan on the St. Anthony hotel was filed in the county clerk’s office yesterday afternoon. The note is due May 1, 1918 with six percent interest. Names on the deed include Jt. L. Naylor and A. H. Jones of the Mississippi Valley Teaast company.
Special to the Light from Beaumont reports a 17 year old white girl, Boma Norris, confronted at her home early today by a burly Black person. Her screams drew neighbors who intervened. A brick was thrown and a shot fired but did not strike the assailant. The girl sustained only minor injuries.
San Antonio chief Bryan Callaghan meets the Sioux delegation led by Ian Tai at city hall in a gale reception. Police chief Lone Hear and adviser Whirlwind Horse attend with interpreter Jacob Brighteyes. Mayor Callaghan exchanges courtesies as Iron Tall greets him, crowd gathers, and the ceremony progresses.
Special to The Light from Athens Texas reports a gin still was burned early this morning causing about 4000 dollars in loss. Investigators say it is the third incendiary gin in the county recently tied to night riders. No arrests have been made.
President elect and Mrs Taft arrived at Hot Springs Virginia about 10 20 a m to a large crowd of guests and hotel staff greeting them with a warm reception at the station.
The Light in Austin reports Gov Campbell learned that President Roosevelt is to be editor, effective next March, with a formal notification from Outlock Magazine confirming the appointment.
George Northropp of San Antonio, promoter in the Rio Grande valley, says Frederick H. Finney is due next week as chief financial backer for the railroad venture. Finney, former president of the M. J. C. & T. and ex-resident of Milwaukee, will join H. F. Peekbat, an engineer, in backing the enterprise.
New York November 7 the Federal Government contends that the American Tobacco Company operates as a trust restraining trade in violation of Sherman anti trust law. The decision by Judges Lacombe Coxe Noyes and Ward was delivered today with Ward dissenting in part.
Washington November 7 An October 11 dispatch said the Associated Press report on the case against Agron T Pigg of Topeka Kansas was denied rehearing in flawni The error arose from a Supreme Court clerk confusing this case with another of like number The case against Pigg has not yet been argued
A banker died by his own action in a formal bank setting in Hesse. The incident involved a shooting that occurred today, with Freavy rnmancil Josees listed among those connected to the act. Coramittad death by own action implies legal or official dealing with the case.
Letter from J Ley of Lippman and Levy San Diego to Joan B Carrington discusses freight delays from San Antonio to San Diego and Houston, urging subscription for a railroad bond to improve transit times. It laments slow freight, lost customers, and rising costs, noting 120 miles to San Antonio and 275 miles to Houston. The writer urges action to restore business.
New York reports Lieut Col Ludlow at Fort Hamilton denied stories of army revelry tied to letters said to be from Mrs Clandix Wains to Captain Peter Hains. He cited transfers of officers, including William Annis, to distant posts to avert trouble after a warning from General Hains that his son might be shot.
New York reports Charles W. Morse, sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison in Athinta Georgia, has proved a model prisoner at the Tombs. He declined special privileges, shared two slices of bread and coffee through his cell door slit, ate the bread crumb loaf, and greeted his son Harry during an early evening visit.
Mert Peloct B D Lindsey led a group by train from the Southern Pacific to Maglc Pass this morning aboard a snorting tun in the pany. Congressman James I Slayden and W B Tuttle of the Tractor company at RD Henry were among the party members.
Avowed pay orders flooded brokers as bullish sentiment swept Wall Street. Prices jumped in fits, with New York Central and United States Steel among the leaders. Heavy profit-taking emerged in the second hour as trading remained volatile.
Berlin reports Count Johann Helm rith von Bernstorff has been selected by the emperor to succeed Baron Speck von Sternburg as ambassador to America. An official appointment is expected within two to three days. Bernstorff, born 1863, is the son of Count Albrecht von Bernstorff and formerly served as diplomat in Cairo. He is Samlsss Von Dernstorff’s son-in-law through his marriage to Edward Luckemeyer’s daughter in New York.
County Judge Shank authorized to employ counsel to prosecute and sue for alleged injury and damages from the Pleasanton road incident. Maguat Altgolt named as attorney. action approved at Bexar County Commissioners’ Court meeting this morning.
Special to The Tight Burnett Texas Several merchants today reported they were victim by a gang of counterfeiters passed counterfeit bills valued from 20 to 50 dollars. The counterfeiting was so well executed that only close inspection revealed the difference. Two suspects believed to be guilty are now at large.
An affidavit was filed charging Charles Knoll with aggravated assault and battery. The document alleges HeRweck was struck with a cock inflicting serious injuries. The affidavit was sworn this morning in county court, details remain brief.
Escorted by cheering crowds Pegasus Kirkpatrick the magician known for turning 2 men into horses staged a four‑buggy procession through San Antonio with Jay Ty Adams described as the only retired capitalist in captivity. The event drew large crowds and rival shows, ending after Kirkpatrick bet his old partner Jay Astias on Beyusy carrying a slate not seen before.
A telegram from W. J. Bryan to J. E. Kirkpatrick indicates the defeated presidential candidate acknowledged the Maryland electoral vote. The dispatch notes Bryan’s admission of the state’s electoral outcome amid tensions among electors and the Nebraska message referenced elsewhere in the paper.
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