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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
4
Manila dispatch reports Admiral Sperry has received papers in the court concerning Lieutenant Frank Evans tried on charges of cowardice and disrespectful language while on duty aboard the deck. The decision and exact verdict were not yet released.
Reports claim the son of Admiral Evans may be found guilty by a naval court martial. Rumors suggest a verdict on certain counts has arrived, but a dismissal sentence is not anticipated.
Rev C C Coleman of the First Rapist church will deliver the oration and the city’s Baptist ministers will speak. The event will honor a handsome church edifice valued at 320000 dollars.
A brief Portland telegram notes Lankford has returned and Albert Lockwood, son of Major Lockwood, from Douglas Arizona, writes from the Hotel Gadsden. Al Bullman, ex-city bug, writes of plans to call soon and recalls old friends in San Antonio. The item mentions forthcoming course in drawing and surveying starting October 16.
Mrs H A Wood of 614 Roper Street is confined to bed after a horse stepped on her feet causing painful injuries. The accident happened at home and she will remain bedridden for some time.
At Electric Park Pavilion the prize dance crowned Albert Hammel and Miss Clyds Palmer as winners in a lively evening. The Reliable Piano Times notes William Wappenbach’s piano overhaul service, with contact Goth Phones 1 1182.
Rev. RT Stokes, pastor at Calvary Tabernacle, announces a cornerstone ceremony set for Galliday morning at 16 o'clock. The church at North Pine and Ways streets will host the event with a program following the service.
Officer James Tikes, injured when his horse fell weeks ago while responding to a call, is back on duty with a cane. Meanwhile dangerous holes appeared in the Commerce Street Bridge from heavy wagons, reported to the street commissioners’ department and addressed promptly.
Polinar Martines was released from jail on the order of District Attorney Baker after the grand jury did not return an indictment. Martines had applied for a writ of habeas corpus which was to be heard today, but Baker, after investigation, ordered his release pending a hearing.
Fred DeCourcey a negro horse trainer was shot at the fair grounds after losing a 5 cent wager in a craps game. Barber, also a horse trainer, fled into the woods as officers and soldiers pursued. Coroner Fisk noted details. a knife was found and no clear perpetrator yet. Barber remains at large.
Special to The Light from Wichita Falls Texas reports Det. 0 after hours. Arehar Oty this morning found John Role, charged with assault with intent to murder. The suspect, Rotrammel, shot his wife several weeks ago injuring her. he fixed his punishment at the penitentiary.
Fimtlhigten Wert Wa Oct 1a I W Kern candidate of the democratic pity for wice president reached this cityval o'clock this anorning from Clifton Farge Va and left two how's later for loin Pleasant fifty miles nut of here where he spoke at all He will retwn at once and address a meeting here tonight which will conclude his outlet speaking campatan After a iug driwo at Its hone io indignapolis he will make a western tour
The Barnard R. Bee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy unanimously approved a plan to buy and convert a nine room adobe residence at 13 and 15 Third Street owned by Russell Harriman. They aim to raise 3600, take possession within 60 days, and celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.
A 19th century report notes Democrats who contributed to the national campaign committee receive lithographed acknowledgments mailed from Chicago. The receipts show the payments toward campaign expenses for Bryan aligned with anti-trust positions. Officials including Mayor Callaghan and Auditor Bene are listed among donors, with a renewal reading for $30.
The board of equalization will meet in room 15 city hall on Monday November 2 to review appeals from the city assessor and assess all property for the fiscal year ending May 31 1908. The board sits daily 9 am to 1 pm except Sundays and holidays and aims to complete within 60 days. No council or committee input by phone. Ryan Callaghan Mayor. Attest Fred Pries City Clerk.
Special to Tha Light from Waxabuohis Texas reports the grand jury returned indictments charging violations of local option laws as part of an anti liquor crusade. The action signals intensified enforcement and possible new prosecutions under the reform drive.
The San Antonio Business Men's Club at its quarterly meeting authorized President Mullaly to confer with Southern Pacific officials over perceived neglect of San Antonio in eastern advertising. A plan to host a special steamer westbound from San Antonio for visiting Californians was discussed. The club also endorsed a Woll bounty law and considered a bonded warehouse proposal. Members reported improved finances and membership activity, with 146 new names added in the quarter and revenues rising to 1796. A delegation to the Deep Waterway meeting in Corpus Christi was approved, and Carrington was granted two weeks’ leave to coordinate an automobile trip to Brownsville to gather railroad-promotions data. Directors present were Mullaly, Airebrand, Wolf, Town, Rigsby, Stiles, and Carrington.
Judge Tue. addressed Sherman club members at Fort Thomas Wy in the Linton hotel assembly row. A political sales note promises wrapping paper and related goods at lower prices via R L Burnety Co, Bend on orders.
Special Wire reports San Antonio High School defeated Houston High 20 to 0 in a brisk football clash. West Texas 5 6 infantry scoreless. West Texas Soldiers starred defensively with Webb returning a kickoff 11 yards for a first-half score. Houston showed grit but could not match the visitors. Teammates Dreier Singer Tiguibert and Bee highlighted San Antonio’s attack while Holland plunged for a TD amid steady ground gains.
Four local Christian Endeavor groups met at the Mercer Squire Presbyterian church to organize a joint Christian Endeavor union. A roster and officers were elected, led by Miss Jennie Parvin as president, with Miss Lydia Bertih as treasurer, and vice presidents from Madison Square Presbyterian, First Christian, Bazt End Presbyterian, and junior superintendents named. Rev Arthur Wy Jones of Dallas was invited to speak at the upcoming October meeting at the Madison Sauare Presbyterian church, inviting the public to attend.
Fort Worth market notes report cattle and hog receipts dated October 1 with prices for steers cows and calves. Hogs listed at around 4.00 per hundredweight and calves near 5.40, selectors and averages noted in rough figures.
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