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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

6

Armour in San Antonio Sparks Talk of Plant Expansion

J Ogden Armour head of the Armour packing firm visits San Antonio incognito, traveling by private car. He refuses press contact and plans to tour the city, later heading to New Orleans, while remarks hint at possible plant expansion in Dallas and Fort Worth. Attending are Lawrence H L Armour, Arthur Meeks, Howard Gillette, and J R Diphin. Armour’s private secretary accompanies Mrs Armour.

J. Ogden Armour Sem Antonio Armony Southern Pacific Mr. Armour Menger Actes Arr Armour San Fort Worth Etmond The Light Ims Auto New Oxling Tonio San Antonio Sumer J. Ogken Arnmite Lawrence HL Avie Arthur Meeks Howard Gillette RB Diphin Aymour Fen Chicags Ag Lawrente Armour Manse Sly

Sour t fines man who applauded verdict

In Waxahachie Texas today a man was fined 25 dollars after courtroom applause greeted the acquittal verdict. The incident occurred as the jury returned the verdict in the clatriet court room, with W. Ros som among those fined.

Waxahaabte Tex Clatriet Court W. Rossom

Burglar Gang Steals Jewels in Waco Heist

Special to The Light Way Tex. November 14 describes burglars sweeping through wealthy homes last night and early today in Waco, taking jeweled opera glasses and other valuables valued around $1000.

Tex Vasidenera

Rabe Michael Case Reignites Married Property Rights Debate

The case of Phy Michel against Sige Pund Harde returns to the courts over whether a husband may recover wages paid to his wife by her employer. At trial Judge Seeligson ruled for the defendant, but on appeal the verdict was reversed and remanded, recognizing the husband’s right to recover funds as wages to his wife. The ruling spurred a statewide movement to overhaul property rights for married women.

Mielzel Rane Rube Michael Theharl

Bryan Candidate If Conditions Demand

Corpus Christi Texas November 1 W J Regan said he would be a presidential candidate again if the glycumalances demanded and that he would leave tomorrow for Monterey to reiterate the claim.

Bryan Corpus Christi Pex W. J. Regan Monterey

Widow Panleta Wolfe of San Antonio Founder’s Widow

The death of Mrs. Panleta Wolfe occurred at 7:20 p.m. at the home of Mrs. B. Mayer, 101 King William Street. Born in 1844 in San Antonio, widow of A. F. Wulff, she was active in union support and lived in San Antonio most of her life. She left four sons and five daughters, including Max B. Myer and Isabel Watt, all of San Antonio.

Panleta Wolfe Farv B. Mayer King William Scupet San Antonio Ats Waltt Jose Olivarid Canary Islan Selfiers of Castle Mra. Walft Anil Wilah San Antoniio Alamo Glaza Waitt United States Presidio del Norte Alm Mie Wall Wulff Gang Wen Sait Trot Wrllf Tinmye Prinktad Wwitlard Gi Ward Mra Po Tyvpaach Mics Max B. Myer Mra. C. Lammers Mia Marlo Wulff Misa Isabel Watt Fan Antonio

Freight rate dispute at Texas rail hearings

Texas shippers and the state railroad commission challenge a proposed 20 percent freight rate increase at the border. J J Arthur of the Texas railroad commission testified on through rates and independent lines within Texas, arguing rates favored by the main line over parallel segments, as the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing continued.

Ratiroad Texas Trafic Inter- State Commerce Commission Texas Shippers Raiload J.J. Arthur Texas Railroad Commission Sim H H. Cowan Moet Worth Khow Mr. Arthur Cawan Petskins Mem

Murder cases set for trial in Thirty seventh district court

Five defendants charged with murder are scheduled for trial next week in the Thirty seventh district court starting November 28. The docket includes the cases of Walter Kyers, Lownia Hall, Milherta Quinteve, Ruperto Rodriguez, and mon Montalva, with special juries summoned for each.

Eame Duke Dling Walter Kyers Lownia Hall Dace Anderaont Milherta Quinteve Ruperto Hodriguez Mon Montalva Quillarmo Hasna

Rockefeller recounts early price fixing efforts

John D. Rockefeller discussed early price fixing attempts during testimony in New York. Rockefeller, expected to remain on the stand all day, faced cross examination by government lawyer Holm D Archbold, vice president of Standard Oil, as the hearing moved to a larger room amid police presence in the corridors.

New York John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Seeko Death in Oil Flames in Sherman Texas

Nov 14 in Sherman Texas Attol Aughton, 21, reportedly set herself ablaze at a nearby locale after catching fire to her clothing with oil. Neighbors aided but the woman died as flames surged, with onlookers attempting to cool the blaze.

Sherman Tex Beto

Engineer Killed in M T and P Wreck Near New Orleans

A Texas and Pacific passenger train known as the Cannon Ball wrecked about 40 miles from New Orleans. Engineer Kaggrear Smith was killed, the baggage car and a coach were thrown from the track, and several passengers were injured. The cause appears to be excessive speed or derailment.

New Orleans Texas & Paellic Wis Wrorailig Kaggrear Smith Zweeprending

Deaths From Mistaken Drug Labeling In Virginia Society Girl

Special to The Light La Grange Pax Nov 12 Virginia Carter a young social leader aged about 20 died this morning from complications after a botched drug label caused by a misread label She had been suffering from seven ailments and drank from a mislabeled bottle leading to her death in a tragic accident of medical labeling error.

la Grange Pax Virginia Carter Ange

Philadelphia firm goes 10 the wall

Philadelphia firmito brokers John A Boatman and company made an engagement today to Lincoln Eyre in charge of Niecambany's pay. The tires his chalk of 18 offices in mintern cities, two offices hehyyio, arsieumoenh wry voluntary prd cammed by the bill movement. in the slack market. While on figures are Yet avaktatic, It is believed the failura will no vrove Au important ana.

Piliadelphia John A. Boatman and Company Sinck Brokers Lincoln Eyre Niecambany Apy

Death Takes Edward Steves in San Antonio Area

A telegram announced the death of Edward Steves at 9:30 this morning near Hot SpringsArk. Survived by brother Binet Steves mother Mia Johanna Bleves and widow Alberts son at the bedside. Funeral set for Saturday evening 8:30 at Steves home in San Antonio, Steves was a prominent local figure born Cypress Creek Boerne November 14 186k.

Albert Bieves Uggn Ed Steves Willeh Steves Antosio Bane Cypress Creek Boerne Vonfort Vine Annie Aury Cortese Germany Washingtonion University Powsh- Keepalis Urs

Chinese ask sympathy of powers crisis diplomatists surprised

Prince Ching appeals to friendly powers to seek sympathy for China amid the crisis. Diplomatists express surprise at the strength shown by the government and its readiness to defend its position on the international stage.

Prince Ching

Pekin letters seek sympathy for new Chinese rulers

Pekio reports to President Roosevelt via a letter in the name of Puyi infant emperor outlining the throne’s trials in the past week. Similar messages go to allies of China. Diplomats note confidence in the new government as the regent Prince Chun and grand council members back stabilizing actions. Shanghai signals no fear of revolution progress.

Pekio Prince Ching Board of Foreign Affairs Roosevelt Puyi China Leonie Ching Shanghai Prince Chun Yuan Shi Kai Cheng Chi Ting Grand Council Pekin

Bonus Campaign Efforts By Railroad Committees

Railroad bonus committers are hard at work as they were yesterday. Secretary Carrington of the Business Me club reported about 3000 dollars in subscriptions yesterday evening, though many committees had not started, making the total difficult to verify. All connected with the cam PACS know persistent effort will be required to use the bonus.

Patuca Carrington Business Me Club Cam Pacs

Steves Family Leader Dies After Long Local Career

Edward Steves Sr's death ends a prominent era in the Steves firm lineage. The St. Louis area figure built the Steves and Sons lumber company, later guiding the Steves Arne venture, then partnered in business in Salina with brothers-in-law John and Jack Martin. He served in public service roles, held political posts, and belonged to many fraternal and social groups. Surviving are his widow, three sons Edward M Erast J and B Bet tum Steves, his mother Myra Johan in Steves, two brothers Albert and Ben Steves, and three brothers-in-law.

Sd Steves & Sons Ed Steves, Sr Steves Arne Saliile Mexico John Jack Martin Steve Theniler Talleetor Aklerman Hidith Syerp Ugcnding Etty Masdus Knighis Aethias Red Men Edward M Erast J B. Bettum Steves Mya Johanni Steves Albert At Steves John and Lee B. Miller

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