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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

6

Sued for 10000 in San Antonio over false arrest by police

Mark Coffin a railroad contractor filed a 20000 damage suit in Forty fifth district court alleging Chief Gus Mauermann Detective Womack and their bondsmen caused false arrest and imprisonment after officers mistook him for a Kentucky bank suspect. Coffin said he offered proof of innocence, was taken into custody, and suffered reputational harm from media coverage.

Mark Irvin Coffin Paducah Goffin Gus Mauermann Wotack Twv Coffin San Antonio Kentucky Taok Min Ina Weel Ant Fly Indicator Mawermann

Mother of six pairs of twins in Minnesota

In Goodhue Minnesota on November 20 Mrs. A Rosner gave birth to her sixth pair of twins. She is now the mother of 25 children with births dating back to 1998.

Freight agent Harry J Parker commits suicide in Louisville

Harry J Parker, traveling freight agent for the Missouri Pacific with headquarters in Louisville, shot himself today after years of presumed mental strain from a blow by a footpad two years earlier. The incident occurred in Louisville as authorities investigate the derangement theory and note Parker’s long service record.

Louisville Harry J. Parker Missouri Pacifice Parker

Jollity and Fun At The Fair Special Day For Youths

The San Antonio Light promotes a Saturday Youth Day at the International Fair with free admission for all boys and girls. Coupons from The Light reduce prices on rides and concessions, including a two cent ride for children and free Circling Wave rides. A merry-go-round and other amusements will operate with special discounts, and fireworks are planned after dark to cap a day of family entertainment.

The San Atonio San Antonio Sin Antonio Cardona Wsb Pamn

General Jastremsis Stricken By Apoplexy in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Nov 20 General Leon Jastremski a long time Louisiana leader and Democratic gubernatorial candidate suffered a stroke at six this morning and has been unconscious since. His condition is reported critical and he is a prominent figure in state politics.

Baton Rouge Lit Leon Jastremski J Tremsk Louisiana

Fears Banks Takes Hoard to Canada

A middle aged woman entered the Bank of Montreal in London Ontario from Chicago to deposit 940000 in gold and one dollar bills she tied in a towel claiming it were her lifetime savings and those of her grandmother and mother.

London Canada Bank of Montreal Chicago Bank of

Jury Acquits Lytle in Thirty Minutes

W. J. Lytle was found not guilty by a six man jury in the corpora tion court at 12 55 today charged with offering for sale exhibiting for sale and advertising for sale without authority railroad tickets under a local ordinance. The jury retired about 40 minutes and no arguments were made. Jurors were EB Reeves Gus Autrey J J Abbot St A Mason Walter Sentt and J P Cady.

W. J. Lytle Corporation J. Reeves Gus Autrey J.J. Abbot St. A. Mason Walter Sentt J.P. Cady

Governor denies Davidson story in Texas Company inquiry

Austin dispatch reports a press inquiry about a report claiming the governor said the attorney general's brother held stock in the Texas Company. The governor said he knows nothing of stockholders and has made no statement on the matter.

Apsclal Austin Tex Texas Company

Money shipments may be resumed in Houston

Houston reports that the Chicago clearing house offered to resume currency shipments if New York would cooperate. The notice came amid discussions on resuming money shipments and reflects cross city banking coordination during the period.

Houston Tex Chicago New York

Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area

The forecast covers San Antonio and vicinity for tonight and Thursday. Previous 12 hour low was 46 with a high of 66. Morning wind at 4 miles per hour. Observed temperatures today compared to last year show 47 or 48 at 4am and 46 at 8am with 64 by afternoon. Page seven has national weather summary.

OCAL San Antonio At & O Elock

Woman Testifies in Bradley Brown Murder Trial

Mrs Bradley related her final interview with Senator Brown at the Raleigh hotel and described the shooting. More than 100 love letters from Brown to Bradley were introduced as evidence as she answered questions with little hesitation. The testimony filled the courtroom as letters were read and several were scheduled for later reading.

Washington Bradisy Brown Alory Osu Bradley Lane Auborey Baker Uradle Agin Crowden Am Anan Mary Hey

Police Kill Horse In City Incident At Commerce Corner

A horse owned by Hugo Sinelt der, a wholesale grocer, was killed by police after its back was broken when it bolted from a wagon near the corner of St. Joseph and East Commerce streets at 3 this afternoon. Another horse attached to the wagon frightened, ran, and struck a telegraph pole, injuring its back.

Hugo Sineltder St. Joseph East Commerce

Net Tightens Around John R Walsh Banker in Rail Deal

National Bank Examiner Moxey tests the Walsh trial as records show $125 006 deposited to Walsh account from Mount Olive and Staunton Coal bonds and $50 000 withdrawn the same day by Walsh, with related deposits to the railroad firm.

Chicago W National Bank Moxey John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank A. G. Anderson Mount Olive and Staunton Coal Company Walsh Southern Indiana Qalway Company

Horse Falls Yet Wins First Race At Fair Grounds

One of the largest crowds at the fair grounds witnessed a remarkable day of racing. Mrs Armie, Lights selection for the second race, led early but tired late to win as a 15 to 1 shot amid muddy, heavy track conditions. In the first race Cocksaye won with Breaks Hello second and Tres Inil third in 1 minute 71 44 seconds. The second race saw Mrs Annie prevail at 15 to 1, with Walter McClean second and Vi Withers third. In the third race jockey Warren fell from Sansamon in the stretch. Comal won, Brawney Lad second, Letohatehle third, time unknown.

Fair Grounds Armie Leis Inthak Cocksaye Breaks Hello Tres Inil Mrs Annie Walter McClean Vi Withers Tima Warren Sansamon Comal Brawney Lad Letohatehle Lye

Light Vindicated For The Third Time In Libel Suit

A Ford Worth jury in the Forty-Atth district court found for the San Antonio Light Publishing company in the $25,000 libel suit brought by L. Haggary. The case consumed most of the day as counsel argued and Judge Camp instructed the jury before a verdict was returned. This marks the third libel suit in the current term in which the publishing company has been promptly vindicated.

Forty-Atth District Court L. Haggary San Antonio Light Publishing Com San Antonio Light Publishing Company San Antonio Light Furfos

Sunshine 10 Draw Hosts to the Fair

San Antonio crowds prepare for a sunlit opening day at the International Fair with Senator Bailey expected to speak. The program showcases the Alamo handicap and other attractions as railroad rates entice thousands to attend, promising record attendance despite lingering weather challenges.

Sig Antonio Bailey Fort Worth San Antonio Fair Grounds Raya Gunshoe Iso Gan Antena Usuk

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