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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
5
Fort Worth dispatch reports three recent attempts to wreck a passenger train near Primrose, 12 miles south on a sharp decline. Heavy angle bars were found by the section foreman just before a passenger train. Timely removal prevented deaths and injuries. Police follow a clue.
Pittsburg Va report quotes Senator Elkins denying an alleged interview alleging engagement between Miss Katherine Burns and the Duke of Abruzzi. He says neither his wife nor he would give such an interview, calling the claim impossible to deny because it does not exist.
A mounted satchel presented by the Daughters of the Confederacy of Louisiana disappeared during a pavilion search at the Trans Mississppi congress in Weelandlsee Cal. Delegates remained in the city by telephone. the gavel missing from a battle tree at Chahaette. General Jackean recalled veterans from 1812.
The Cretan parliament met this morning to vote on union with Greece. The Muslim delegation was absent from the session as the island moves toward joining Greece.
In Chicngs Alabama on January 19 World was wrecked by Chairman Mack who announced the death of Democratic Committeeman W A Rothwell at Moberly Missouri A committee was appointed to attend the funeral in Moberly tomorrow
Washington Oct 12 Bid will be opened in New York within the next few days for food supplies for the commissary of the Isthmian Canal Commission up to January 1, 1904.
Fragmentary weather note references night and day periods, a 24 hour ending report, and mentions terms that suggest atmospheric conditions. Names appear garbled and unreadable, with no clear locations or times other than a generic 24 hour reference.
The annual meeting of directors held this morning saw Peteroap's manager Boyle receive a boost. Two officer changes were made on the line and avenue administration.
President W H McIntyre led a San Antonio and Arensas Plus railway stadholders meeting held this morning. R J Boyle and J S Petar were elected to the board, with J S Peter promoted to first vice president and general manager, while M D Monsurrale became second vice president and J W Terry secretary.
United States consul general to Mexico Henry H Ridgely died suddenly of heart failure on a train near Monterey and arrived in San Antonio en route to Louisville. The party was met by his brother Kemp Ridgely. Services were held in Monterey and the body was sent to Louisville for funeral with family members accompanying. Ridgely, a longtime Louisville resident, previously served as a consul in Spain.
Salvador Martino 64 died this morning at his home 220 South Florea street from old age. A resident of the city for 11 years the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St Henry's Church with interment in San Fernando cemetery
Captain J B Elgin withdraws as the Republican candidate for Congress in the Fourteenth District citing lack of party support and belief that opposing Congressman Slayden would harm state and local Republican tickets. He notes the campaign delay and that leaders prefer backing Slayden, sending his resignation to party leaders in Frederickstare after considering the district's pressuring dynamics.
Weatherford man Davidson aged 21 fatally injured at Millsap when he fell from a T and P freight train. He suffered multiple injuries including missing teeth and scalp wounds after being dragged a long distance.
Ruth Marly Nash, sister of Confederate Gen Jubal Early, died in Mehit Virginia. She was widow of Samuels Nash and the last of the Early generation famous in Virginia.
Secretary of State Davie denied M. Park’s claim that he refused to place the populist ticket on the party ballot. He states the candidates for president and electors of the People’s Party will appear on the ballot in Austin on October 1.
Special to The Sage Waxahachie Texas Witt Ort 12 Sister Mead found guilty of violating liquor laws in county court. He was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 20 days in jail.
London dispatch reports Parliament opening session with the government measures as the major agenda item. The entire week’s proceeding will focus on the consideration of government measures shaping policy and legislation.
City official Sywor aided by Judge Geo Armstr ong halted a dangerous wire threat on the street. Armstr ong, president of the Consumers Light and Heating Company, arrived with a loaded shotgun to calm the scene as police and crowds gathered. City Commissioners Mulkay and Stephens responded. an injunction was granted for half a day to restore power to stores and homes.
Special to The Light Housing Texas Oct 12 delegates and visitors gather for an antiprohibition convention aiming to block statewide prohibition and challenge the Democratic platform. GC KK Bell of Fort Worth will call the meeting to order. Notable attendees include Jake Wolters Storey RB N Stafford Geo Burgess Bob Markey Al Hunnieut J G Willacy Sterling Strong Cecil Lyon and J N Smithson. Rumors of plans to press Republican wet candidates circulate but not confirmed.
In Piaing New York on October 12 Harry Whaw was ordered returned to the Mattewan asylum today following a court decision. The ruling directs the transfer of the patient to the asylum for continued treatment under state care.
Dallas dated report states John Gillespie former Prairieville postmaster was arrested Friday on charges of embezzling from the post office accounts totaling 1308 dollars. He is in Dallas and held on bond of 26000 dollars awaiting further action.
London reports from the war centers indicate a likely peaceful settlement to the European crisis. Serbia, now contained, awaits the outcome as the Serbian assembly agrees confidence in the government. Cabinets expect continued negotiations with powers for an international conference without further Balkan upheaval.
Cettinje reports the Montenegro assembly opens in extraordinary session amid war fever from the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation. Prince Mibor’s telegram to parliament urges peaceful efforts fail, while the prince’s message triggers demonstrations of approval.
New York October 12 a brighter air lifted near eastern political tensions boosting early price levels in Sloules markets. Canadian Pacific rose while Union Pacific Southern Pacific Consolidated Gas and Baltimore and Ohio showed gains though Central New Jersey declined.
Belgrade October 12 an extraordinary session of the skupahtiria passed a resolution urging vigorous action to protect the nation's threatened interests and pledging full support to the government. The assembly sent greetings to Montenegro's national assembly which approved an extra ordinary war credit of 4 300 000. Further decisions are anticipated.
Berlin reports that Servian customs houses on the frontier have been seized and Belgrade burned an Austrian home. The Belgrade residents are described as resisting the Austrians amid war pressures. The Servian government reportedly struggles to restrain nationalist currents.
A San Antonio investment concern was chartered in Austin on October 12 with Travis Investment Company listed as organizer. The entity received $20,000 in capital and is expected to operate in the local financial sector.
The Light's party travels toward Brownsville to study the resources of San Antonio hack country and to promote a railroad link. Will L. Duyne and John R Blanton represent the paper. John B Carrington joins to rally business leaders along the route through Ataggosa Pleasanton and other counties. Meetings planned at various points to gather support.
The executive committee of the trans Mississippi congress decided to hold their next meeting in Denver in August 1909. Officers were elected: Chairman Col T Pryor San Antonio. Vice Chairman S F Outten Denver. Treasurer Jumex G C Dante Omaha. Advisory and special committees named. pending enrollment drive for permanent members.
Berlin October 12 The great balloon ascent for James Gordon Bennett cup began disastrously when the American balloon Carmenor veered and burst at about 190 feet. On board A. Tolland Worbes and August Post fell 2000 feet, then opened a parachute to slow the descent. They landed on a roof with only minor bruises, hailed as a miraculous save in aeronautical history.
Lincoln Nebraska October 12 Pn Pacutery to starting on a three dara tow of his home state begins at Omahs ab o'clock tomorrow morn ing William J Bryan spent a but forengon catching up with his cores pondence and talking with local leaders about the situation in this state He is scheduled to speak to We students of the Nebraska University on the campus this afternoon This speech helps the only one on the I for today and he will leave Hera to nOTrOW Moving at 525 o'clock for Omaha where he will board a special team and start on his Nebraska tour for which 7 speeches arghest at he ruled Bryzi last night received tele grams announcing the death of Wa aA Trofiwell national committeenwt for Missouri and requested Mayor Frank Bryan of Lincoln to attend the mural as his representative
Mrs Ges Collier a rancher's wife died in an accidental drowning at a Collier ranch winery in California. While decorating or inspecting a large wine vat she lost balance and fell into the partially filled vat. Local authorities reported the mishap occurred yesterday at the winery.
The Haglund professional sewing championship, long held by Australia for a decade, was won back by Ernest Barry of Taunton who defeated George Towns of Australia by a length and a half on the 4 ½ mile Pate ney Mortlake course.
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