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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
5
A jumbled garbled page segment mentions United States Court action against a guaranty law. The text mixes product prices and grocery items with legal terms, referencing a legal proceeding related to guaranty law and a court case against a company. Names and clear facts are obscured by OCR errors.
Narsas City reports Governor Haskell and attorney consultations amid a pending suit over an $80,000 lease of Osage Indian lands tied to Standard Oil. Haskell defends actions as just, demanding lease void and restitution, while Oklahoma authorities vow to pursue cancellation.
A local event featured performances by Mizz llise Han lon Mies Terie Da Ham and Misa Maria Braden with solos. J R Davia read a poem titled Knights of Columbus Smite. The evening closed with a reception and announcements about disability removal petitions in the Mitty seventy seventh district.
Freight prices and commodity quotes for oats and oats products, No. 2 red and white wheats, and local cattle and hog receipts. Cattle receipts total around 280, hogs 1100. Steam tide steady with various price notes and tallies from Tower.
The Light's party prepared to start from San Antonio noon yesterday seeking railroad aid to connect San Antonio with the lower Rio Grande. In the car were Driver Pete Reuter, Blanton, Will Bh, Mhwne, and Jeth &ny Mugton. They carried oil, food, and gear, aiming to persuade business interests to back the road project with a bonus near $30,000.
Withdrawal of Jona B. Wlain leaves no Republican candidate for Congress in the fourteenth district. State party officials in Austin report there will be no successor chosen to fill the vacancy, with no Republican opponent to Blayden. Campaign meetings planned including St Hedwig, with organizers Alfonso Newton and William H. Atwell to speak.
Special to The Wghles reports in Fannin county noting night riders posting warnings and guarding operations around Honey Grove with posted notices and authorities alerted.
A Texas cattle industry group reports debate over revised interstate cattle freight tariffs. The commission considers postponing the order from October 14 to November 2, with supporters arguing rate reductions benefit shipments and opponents seeking delay. Lead advocate W Kokemot cites expected positive outcomes for the cattle trade.
Berlin dispatch reports a wireless message from Arnold, conductor of the Sir Leois blitoon 2, saying the balloon lost everything in the North Sea last night. A second dispatch notes the steamer Saint Louis sans in the North Sea collided with an auxiliary schooner, leaving the occupants rammed.
The piece notes two members of an anti Japanese group in Morea were killed by Japanese sandarmgs near Cholade. The event was kept quiet by officials to avoid acknowledging mass slaughter of Morans by Japanese soldiers. It mentions cruel practices by Japan in Korea.
Shyer to Pha Light, Dallas, Oct 18. Sterling P Strong, leader of the submissionists, returns from Houston and condemns the anti prohibition convention. He says the factions want different halities adopter. Stroup remains confident prohibition will prevail as Walters, chairman, reports the executive committee called a session but its timing is unclear. Delegates express satisfaction, while leading Republicans show disappointment.
El Paso sleuth George Harold of the city detective department investigated a run bomb at his home front door during the Mexican revolutionary period. The bomb fire burned out before causing damage and Harold received unsolicited taunts stating death marked for him.
A Pleasanton meeting attracted Atascosa County citizens to back a San Antonio to Brownsville railroad with about 34,600 dollars in cash and 18 acres of land. The Light’s party, led by Will Dunne and John Carrington, toured the county, urged local support, and reported subscriptions totaling around 39,000 dollars with pledges to reach thirty thousand more before departure.
Chicago defeated Detroit 2 to 0 in the opening World Series game with strong pitching and key hits. Weather favored play as fans anticipated a tense series with both teams showing solid defense and early momentum.
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