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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1908

Page

5

Carmack Killing Shocks Nashville in Street Duel

Tremendous sensation sweeps U S South after former Tennessee senator James D. Carmack is shot by Robin Cooper in a downtown Nashville street duel. Cooper and son wounded. crowds gather as Carmack dies and preparations for his burial begin in Columbia Tennessee. Authorities file warrants for Cooper on charges of murder and carrying a pistol.

Nashville Tenn Yarlong Italy Carmack Yous Robin Cooper Carus United States Tennessee Dubean Cooper Robin Cooper Mr. Carmack Columbia Alma Coopers Cooper Casper James Bradford 2. W. Carmack Mayer Heefly Conor Godwr Palrot Mar Vaughn Otte

Gannon Safe for the Speaker Ship

Washington November 10. Following arrivals in the city of Republican leaders of the ways and means committee of the House for the caucus hearing many Republican congressmen attend the departmental business the selection of a Speaker of the sixty first Congress. None of the arrivals opposed re election of Speaker Cannon while allies of Cannon declare no opposition to him before the Republican caucus.

Washington Repiblican Cannon

Spelling Improvement Plan Discussed At Principals Meeting

A principals meeting was held yesterday afternoon at Brackenvkige Guinmar School to consider improving spelling in the elementary grades. The group agreed to base work on the gender and other brapchoa grades and supplement with the New Century spelling book. Committees from each grade will reconvene this afternoon to continue the work.

Brackenvkige Guinmar

Figure in $20,000 deal extradition fight

In Houston a man charged with hoax and misconduct related to a $20,000 deal was brought from Los Angeles. Extradition proceedings were pursued via a writ of habeas corpus as authorities seek to return the suspect for trial.

Houston Tex Jamex Farfowl Fox Angeles Today Jalied Barford Baleas Corpri

Diplomat of the Zweibund Lauded in Editorial

An editorial in the Tennessee editorials praises Major Duncan Brown Cooper as the greatest diplomat of the political Zweibund. It links Cooper to a coalition and peaceful cooperation among rival figures including ex-Senator Cat and Governor Patterson, amid past political contest tensions.

Tennes + 7 Cat Fmack Robin Cooper Patterson Dahn Cox Deliveen Tos Cooper Lambaid Leopard and Spider Myy Olf Waler Duncan Brown Cooper

North Dakota Christened at Fore River Shipyard

Quincy Mass November 10 More than 10080 people gathered at the Fore River yards to witness the christening of the battleship North Dakota hailed as the Navy s most powerful warship. The ceremony featured Governor Burke and Miss Mary Berton among the attendees as the vessel was officially named and launched amid excitement over its all big gun design and enhanced armor.

Quincy Mass Fore River North Dakota United States Navy Burke Mary Berton

Biggest phosphate deal pulled off

Columbia Tenn November 10 The Franco American Consolidated Phosphate company formed with 7.5 million capital buys 16 375 acres of phosphate land across Maury Hickman and Perry counties. Estimated rock tonnage 2000000 long tons. Capital fully paid for purchase and plants in Europe with 2.95 million working cash.

Columbia, Tenn America Tenessee Franco American Consolidated Phosphate Company Maury Hickman Perry Tennessee Europe

Hunters Shoot Doe Near Leon Springs

Ed Toepparnvein of this city reports seeing a large fat doe while deer hunting near Leon Springs Sunday. He observed the doe with a buck the previous day and chose not to shoot the dog present. Toepparnein notified the state game warden and an investigation is under way to identify and prosecute the offender.

Ed Toepparnvein Leon Springs Suniday Sone Suter Toepperweim

Caldwell County Orders Prohibition Election

County commissioners in Caldwell County ordered a prohibition election for December. The move marks the first countywide vote on state-wide prohibition and is expected to ignite a heated campaign from both sides.

Lockhart

Cotton Conference Urges Swift Action to Raise Prices

Harvin Jordan of the Southwestern Cotton Growers Association opened the Tennessee Memphis cotton conference arguing cotton must rise above 40 cents per pound. He warned night riding and gin posting harm the industry and urged a national chain of warehouses and a centralized southern cotton bank to stabilize prices and secure loans. The convention, in Memphis, heard welcomes from Governor Patterson and Mayor Malone, with Jordan as permanent chairman and a slate of regional speakers detailing plans to curb the boll weevil and restore profitability.

Memphis Harvin Jordan Southwestern Cotton Growers' Association Gere Toda My. Jordan Vielin Sinat Vidin Cotton Jordan Rio Grande Steve Cotton Europe Southern Cotton Conference Welcenie Patterson Malone Tennessée M. Williamson Business Men's Club RS. Bryan Cotton Exchange Wi A A. Percy Mechanic Exchange Ria Charles Guy Montgomery Ala Harvie Jordan Cotton Growers’ Association George Hoppe WW. M. Althert Chicotot, Ark

Opinion of Ma Gunness Test Ta Pore Ind Nov 1

In Ta Pore Indiana November 1 the court debated how to weigh evidence on Mrs Gunness and the murder case against Ray Langie. Prosecutor Smith objected to juror selection while defense lawyers argued the defense evidence should be considered fairly.

Ind Gunness Smith Ray Langie

Federation Way Enters Politics Convention Day Two

Denver Col Nov 10 The American Federation of Tatars opens the second day of its convention with a report from the executive council. Committees on tales and order of business are named and proposals sent to the secretary are to be considered by the resolutions committee. A resolution to enter politics is expected to be discussed.

Denver Col Hsvone Ink Executive Council Executive Committee Committee On

Bailey Improves and Will Stay in Washington

Gainesville Texas report notes Senator Malley is in Washington preparing for Congress gaming session and will not travel to Texas until Congress adjourns. Advices from Washington say Bailey’s condition has improved and he will remain in the capital.

Bailey Washington Gainesville Tex Senator Malley Congress Texas

Contested County Race Looms as Canvass Proceeds

In Bexar County the canvass of returns from the recent election faces possible contest between Frank Somers and Jacob Klaus for precinct Na 1. Irregularities by election judges in filing returns lead to potential legal action as boxes 20 23 26 and 33 show missing or incomplete certificates. Judge Shook says the court will seek voter intent despite faulty return certificates while canvassing remaining boxes in precinct 11 and 3.

Bexar County Commissioners' Court Frank Somers Jacob Klaus Precinct Na Sommers Klaus Julius Oppenheimer Hongan al Pt Shook Whaler

Texas Baptists Meet at Fort Worth

Fort Worth hosts the Rapnel state convention with about two thousand delegates present and two thousand more expected. Sessions run all week. Officers elected include Rev. Robert Wilson of Marsh as president, W. C. Lattimer of Denison as vice-president, M. Andrews of Lamiazas as secretary, with representatives from Houston, Waco and Hallaga seeking the next gathering.

Fort Worth Tes Rapnel Uad

Injured Foot Suit Filed in Fitlyseveth Court

Amelia Castilla sues Ty U Freeman receiver and the Great Northern Railway in Fitlyseveth district court for $12,000 claiming personal injuries October 24, 1008. While a section hand on a flatcar near New Braunfels a sudden jerk caused a railroad tie to strike his left foot, mangling it and causing serious injuries.

Amelia Castilla Fitlyseveth Ty. U Freeman Pytere Nation & Great Northern Railway Company New Braunfels Hils Per Quanen

New Amusement Garden Planned at St Marys Site

The Twohls property opposite St Marys Catholic church on St Marys Avenue will be turned into an amusement garden by Inte and Pleasure Garden. Matt Cannon of the city heads a lease from Dr Woodward for ten years with fit-up costs projected between 76000 and 1000. A theater will operate nearby and construction starts January 17 with updates to come later.

Twohls St. Mary's Atroul St. Mary's Catholic Church Matt Cannon City Dr. Woodward

Bonus fundraising gains cited by San Antonio paper clubs

The Bonus drive by the Business Men's club shows progress on day two with subscriptions surpassing $60,000. Prominent donors include The Daily Express and The Light of San Antonio, while banker and railroad committees push toward the noon tomorrow goal. Ed Lasater warns the city risks losing Rio Grande trade if support falters, stressing rail outlet needs.

Business Men's Club C. B. Mullaly Secrrary Carrington H. Mi. Aubrey Central Railroad Committee Daily Express Publishing Company Light of Yesterday San Antonio Thi Elty William Fenstermacher Anow Nat M. Washer Workhie Chart D Asater Sam Antonio Rio, Grande Valley Mr. Latsitter

Government Beaten Again In High Court Bid Reversal

Chicago Nov. 10 The government petitions for a release after the court of appeals reversed the trial court in fining the Standard Oil Company 29 210 000 for alleged rehab work. It is stated the government will seek to win the case before the Supreme Court on a writ of certiorari.

Chicago United States Court of Appeals Wrial Standard OU Company Supreme Court

Prosecution Wakes Up Local Hunters in Court

Bade Lonegi mit Adolph Tateri¢o and two others face trespassing charges after allegedly camping on the Nix ranch. The trial, first under the Thirtieth legislature’s tougher penalties, begins tomorrow at 2:40 p.m. in Justice Fisk's court.

Bade Lonegi Adolph Tateri¢o San Antonio Fisk's Court

Firm Fined for Storing Explosives Within City Limits

Jaffers, a San Antonio tinardwara company, was fined $25 in police court after Judge Buckley found the firm guilty of storing explosives within city limits in an amendable scope of the city ordinance. The affidavit was filed by Fire Chief Wight days earlier. The defendant sought a jury trial but waived it and pleaded guilty in court.

Rt Coxat Ho San SL Jaffors Antonio Tinrdwara Buckley Wight Joffera

Student Clash Over Pan German and Danish Factions

Vienna reports a student confrontation at the university leaving several youths injured. The clash arose from a rivalry between pan German and Danish student factions as tensions flared at the campus.

Big Demand Boosts Stocks on Opening Trade

New York Nov 10 prices in stocks surged on brisk opening demand with many prominent issues rising at least one point from last night’s close. Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Lackawanna saw notable gains as traders pushed large cap names higher.

New York Harthnan Bowers Pacific Ie Pacific Southern Pacific

Katy Not To Merge With The Alton Road

Special to The Left Dallas Texas November 1 Vice President of operations and Traffic Manager Stephenson of the Chicago and Alton road arrived en route to Houston They deny Katy and C A plan to consolidate or sell interests.

Dallas Tex Oes Stephenson Chicago & Alton Road Houston Katy

Beeville hotel destroyed by fire with $19,000 loss

Beeville Tex November 16 A fire today destroyed the three story Lindell hotel and its two story annex The blaze caused an estimated loss of 19 000 with insurance coverage of about 4 800 Firemen battled the flames but the building could not be saved and the cause was under investigation The routine report noted heavy smoke and extensive damage to the structure.

Beeville Tex Hira Ator Lindell Rooky

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