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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
6
In New York trading on November 11 the Harriman Powell rail stocks dropped sharply as rumors of dividend increases were shown false. Early declines in Southern Pacific and Union Pacific gave way to a partial recovery as support appeared, stabilizing market activity after a feverish start.
The large dredge Holm rammed by the steamer Nema near Galveston bay sank in 30 feet of water after collision. The crew was rescued. Holm, one of the world’s largest dredges, was en route from the sea with a tow of sails when the disaster occurred.
Dispatches report panic in Webber Falls and nearby towns as fever sweeps the region. Residents abandon homes and a corps of two child victims remains unburied awaiting help from surrounding communities.
New Orleans November 11 The directors of the Southern Pacific company declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1 1 2 percent on common stock and the regular annual dividend of 2 1 2 percent on preferred stock.
Special to The light reports the Texas antitrust case state versus County Attorney Brady, involving penalties and attire issues, submitted today in the Third District appellate court in Austin.
A civil service examination will be held here on December 2 for the office engineer drainage and irrigation post with pay from 1200 to 2100 dollars yearly. Another exam on December 29 and 20 offers assistant teacher male and female roles with salaries up to 2000 dollars.
Reports claim two views of Carmack’s death in Nashville. Friends of the Coopers call it a street duel. Carmack supporters allege a conspiracy linking officials. Funeral crowds fill Columbia as crepe-draped public buildings honor the slain senator.
Laster Summerfield a grocer general store operator and saloon at 41 Labor Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Assets listed at 3319.83 with 3500 in slack in trade and 500 in personal property exempt. Unsecured creditors include Lange Soap 42.71 San Antonio Brewing 20 and others. first creditors meeting set for December 2.
The adjutant general Newton announced an investigation into the operations of the night riders but no suspects are in custody. The state police are pursuing leads as burning incidents increase across Texas.
Tom Harris of 208 Lubbnele Avenue and Parry Henderson of 4206 Clair Street are charged in county court with unlawful possession of firearms. The complainant Leaniefa Cheilia claims the weapons were carried unlawfully on November 1.
Reports from multiple states describe deadly rail accidents. In Louisiana near New Orleans a collision of the New Orleans & Northeastern and the New Orleans & Great Northern leaves many dead and injured as wreckage burns. Wyoming also reports eight killed after a freight derailment and collision near Borie, with fires and several missing.
Governor Campbell testifies in Mineral Wells case to recuperate in Austin after being subpoenaed as a witness. He is to appear November 16 in the Wishville School dispute where the book controversy will be examined.
Court actions include cases involving Denison city to Grayson County in the Dallas district. Insurance firm Maver and Kragal face disputes with named individuals in Dallas.
Effie Rossman aged three died after a horse kick at 1701 Lake View Avenue. Doctors say nervous shock from the fright caused paraly sis and death. The incident follows two prior Rossman child deaths from diphtheria and tetanus within two years. Funeral at 3:30 p.m. from the residence with interment in City Cemetery No. 8.
Special reports from Amarillo and Fort Worth describe a cold wave sweeping Texas. Temperatures fell by up to 20 degrees in North Texas and 28 in Amarillo, with snow and rain reported across the Panhandle and surrounding areas as a steady cool air mass moves south.
An El Paso racing meeting to run sixty days begins December 5 announced by W M Murray. At Utah state fair grounds, 15 horses will be shipped to El Paso after the engagement. Highlights include a Christmas handicap and a derby for 31000 dollars.
The San Antonio campaign committee reports discouraging responses to subscriptions for a railroad bonus. Members urge reconsideration and pledge a honor roll of subscribers. They contend raising the funds is vital for San Antonio and Brownsville access, insisting delayed success is better than failure.
San Antonio prepares for a city wide tag day on Saturday November 21 with 30 000 badges. Prominent women will staff booths at major sites to collect funds for the Associated Charities and local organizations.
A 1907 nepotism law now in effect stirs unease among about a dozen courthouse employees as future duties shift. Officials fear transfers between courthouse and city hall and require new appointments for new terms. The law bans appointing relatives within the third degree, with fines and removal.
Workers urged support for a railroad bonus as the Business Men's club canvasses banks and firms for subscriptions. W B Tuttle and H M Averey report strong local interest above $60 000, with totals rising as San Antonio eyes regional development and future rail expansions along the Rio Grande corridor.
The case of Vicenta Miller against Internations & Great Northern Railroad nears jury in Fiftyseventh district court this forenoon. The suit seeks $10,000 damages for alleged personal injuries suffered as a railroad passenger. Trial court details indicate a jury deliberation expected late in the day.
In Del Rio Texas on November 11 Vincente Garcia was slashed in the head and died three hours later. Max Martinez was shot in the head but survived. authorities arrested and charged someone named Gurcity who is alleged to be his brother.
Sherman Tex November hee Bar hee Jodlay Was sentenced to serve five years in the penitentiary in connection with the killing of Lon Jenkins here several years ago. At a former that he recalled a 14 year term.
A San Angelo wool market reports the sale of 50 000 pounds of wool by local merchants. Prices ranged from 1 1 to 1 9 per pound with buyers from Boston Mass in attendance.
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