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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
6
In two separate incidents, burglars targeted homes with one using a sandbag and another relying on bare fists. Police investigated the break ins and described the methods as crude and opportunistic. No serious injuries were reported.
Last night three San Antonio residents were targeted at their homes. G C Burt was struck in the brow, H E Strickland rendered unconscious, and C R Green tied up. A sandbag was used and the burglar fled as police investigated. Two of the victims work at a local moving picture show.
Ralph H Green of 421 Avenue B faced a surprise burglary attempt as a prowler struck him in the face on the steps, then escaped down the avenue before officers received a description. Mrs Green and others were unaware of the attack until return home. Georgi C Thompson Jr of Okehons is at the Menger.
A charity dinner for ten orphanages funded by a Light on the Suggession drive raised 325 dollars for food. County Judge Shook organized the committee including Mrs. Paschal Robbins Mertzberg Dwyer and Warebach to purchase turkeys vegetables cranberries cakes and candy for St Joseph St John’s Protestant homes and the home for Negro orphans with leftovers to be shared among the four institutions.
Fort Worth cattle market reports show receipts around 2200 head including hogs. Steers were fair to higher with tops around 6.50, cows eased to tops of 2.60, calves steady to 4.85, and hogs fair with tops near 7.0.
Special to The Light Austin Texas Nov 25 official Texas total vote for democratic electors 216944 republican electors 68481. Fourteen counties failed to report returns.
William Klelman testified that two visitors to San Pedro, BF Campbell and Roster Rades, handcuffed him after a dispute and used a gun during the assault. Rados could not appear due to morning conditions. the case was deferred to tomorrow for further hearing.
Tory Stewart, 22, sues the San Antonio traction company in Fifty-seventh district court alleging injuries from a South Flores street car collision on October 27. She was reportedly thrown to the ground and hurt, seeking $20,000 in damages.
A four or five year old son of Mrs H Clements was bitten on the right forearm by a dog during a morning incident on a street near his Ghestnut Street home. Dr John T Hingon attended the boy and reported no hydrophobia symptoms at once.
Sam Hargrave of Sam Fordyce Hidalgo County forecasts rapid Rio Grande valley growth into the next decade with towns exceeding 16 000 population every 10 miles and a 2500 plus population in new settlements. He cites rising land values, irrigation projects, and railway development from Falfurrias to Laguna Vista as catalysts.
San Antonio plans Thanksgiving with many closures including public schools and post offices. City health and crime alarm departments remain open. churches schedule sermons. Citizens hope for economic relief as rail bonus delays persist and hunting season begins with hopeful optimism for better finances.
Special to The Light Austin Texas November 25 Tercentenary style state university festivities begin with Dr Gen Harrison address and the installation of Dr Sidney Edward Mezes as president Alumni banquet attended by about 3600 farmers students Addresses by W J Allwell Otix Truglove Clintom G Brow and others President Brooks of Baylor will speak Tomorrow the university building dedication and Judge Yancey Lewis of Dallas will address Also Prof Williamson of Harvard Tomorrow the university and A and M teams meet on the gridiron.
Bivanyah Georgia November 2. Wm. Hie dani of Britain drove the Italian car Lanela to victory in the first international fight car race held in the country. He averaged about 2 miles per hour for the 16 mile distance. The winner's time was 28 23. seconds. Seven cars were competing at the course.
Pillow former Western Union Telegraph manager in this city, now a commission broker in Oklahoma City, visits after ten years. He notes many city improvements and plans to leave for Austin on the 16th to visit family. His daughter Mrs R J Ale lives at 107 Avenue F and he will be in Austin with his family.
The wedding was held last evening at 7 o clock in Prospent Hill Methodist Church. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony and the couple proceeded to the Mission hotel for an elegant reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph F Knoilx. The dining room featured chrysanthemum arrangements in many hues.
A damaged weather item notes colder conditions and a cooler trend through the period. A scattered set of illegible words and numbers appears, with references to hourly periods and a town placeholder, making details unclear.
Valetta Malta November 25 The steamship Sarina of the Hillerman line was destroyed by fire soon after arriving from Alexandria Egypt Nearly 200 passengers and crew perished in flames and smoke A wild panic ensued with many leaping overboard or trapped The high seas prevented any rescue while the ship burned rapidly and sank gate.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals upheld Maurice Murphey's verdict against the Galveston and Northern Railroad, awarding him damages after a 1904 moving accident on a track laid with a torpedo. Other cases from Hardin, Liberty, Jefferson, and Montgomery counties involved reversals and remands, with motions for rehearing granted in several Texas railroad and transportation matters.
Cainito Dirbosa sues the San Antonio Teetion Company in the seventh district court alleging negligence from injuries to Victoria Zanige on November 11. She was reportedly dragged by a bear while near the street car line, prompting the claim for damages.
Mayor Callaghan ordered the General Supply and Construction Co to stop using a gray rock suspected of brittleness for Texico pavement on Houston street. Granite will replace the rejected rock after tests by the city engineering office. Samples are on file in the executive office and work continues as shipments of Llano granite resume.
Raymond Whitcomb party for 1900 will arrive in February and stop in San Antonio for four hours at 9 o'clock in the morning on February 12 before continuing to Mexico via the Southern Pacific route. Plans include opening a new branch of the Mexican Central Railway from Guadalajara to Hua ranito, linking the Pacific to the Atlantic.
An official statement confirms a serious incident involving a Haitian minister. Details are sparse. the Interior Ministry and related authorities acknowledge the event and indicate ongoing investigation. Further information from government channels is anticipated.
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