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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

2

Negro Boy Is Sentenced To Five Years In Penitentiary

Robert James Wallace, 15, was found guilty of murdering Dan Bateman, a white boy of similar age. The jury deliberated about two hours after the 11:50 a.m. charge and returned the verdict around 2:30 p.m. District Attorney Baker sought a longer term, but the youth’s age prompted a sentence to the penitentiary with the possibility of reform school if shorter. The defendant remained unmoved as his sister wept nearby.

Robert James Wallace Dan Bateman Baker Reformatory Ilace

Machine is rebuilt. title remains of Rodgers' New York craft

Sanderson Texas reports Aviator Rodgers left factory plane largely wrecked. only vertical rudder and engine drip pan survived. The biplane has been rebuilt four times since leaving Sheepshead Bay, with Dayton, Ohio the intended destination.

Tittle Rodgers New York Associated Press Sanderson Tex Dayton Ohio Sheepshead Bay

Naval officer dead in Washington at 66

Rear Admiral James H. Sands U S navy retired died at his Washington home at age 66 from indigestion He previously commanded navy yards in New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington and took part in the evacuation of Charleston on duty during his career

Associated Press Washington, D. C James H. Sands U. S. Navy Navy Yards New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Charleston

Denial of Japanese Troop Move at Mukden

Tokyo officials deny sending troops to Mukden Manchuria as a formal dispatch reports. The piece then shifts to a reflective note on savagery, cannibalism, and the origin of coat sleeve buttons once used to keep soldiers from wiping their noses on uniforms.

Wild Market Reaction After Government Dissolution Suit in Steel Stocks

An early burst of selling in United States Steel stock followed a government dissolution suit. The common stock opened with 28 000 shares traded in minutes and fell to 52 1 2, while preferred dropped 5 8. By the first hour 290 000 shares had changed hands as prices hit new lows and then rallied briefly.

Great Northern Supreme Court Standard Oil United States Stock Exchange Union Pacific Reading Lehigh Lehigh Valley United States Steel Ment Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Department of Justice United States Supreme Court United States Steel Corporation National Steel Company American Tin Plate Company American Steel Hoop Company American Sheet Steel Company

Rockefeller suit moves on as subpoenas issued

In Trenton the U S government proceeds with subpoenas in the United States Steel dissolution suit. John D Rockefeller and other defendants are to appear by December 4 or through counsel in New Jersey, with January deadlines for answers.

Associated Press Trenton N. J John D. Rockefeller United States Steel Corporation United States Marshal’s Office New York Henry Oliphant United States Circuit Court Wickersham Washington Vreeland United States Woodbury Snowden Jr Gary Waldorf Astoria Hotel Apo Ps Bors

Moving Picture Man Shot by Jap Gardener

William Selig of Chicago, head of a motion picture company, was fatally wounded and Francis Boggs, Pacific coast manager, was killed at the Selig studio in Holendale near Los Angeles. A Japanese gardener, Frank Minnimatsu, employed two years, opened fire without provocation and was jailed on the crime.

Los Angeles Cal William Selig Chicago Francis Boggs Pacific Coast Department Concern Selig Holendale Boggs Frank Minnimatsu Tee Cpe Press

Hearings Likely in New York for Major Corporate Case

Defendants mainly reside in New York and corporate papers are kept there so most hearings may be held there. After testimony, the full circuit court bench will hear arguments, probably in Philadelphia where the Third judicial usually sits.

Dickinson Arrives in Chicago to Push Steel Case

Former Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson arrives from Nashville as special government counsel. He warns against any delay in the hearing of the antitrust action against steel companies. He notes New York directors cancelled ore leases, potentially affecting contract terminations before 1913 if the government wins.

Chicago Jacob M. Dickinson Nashville Steel Company New York

Roosevelt silent on steel trust suit comments

Theodore Roosevelt refused to comment on the steel trust petition. He was asked about the Tennessee Coal and Iron deal but replied that he would not say a word. He indicated no statement would be issued after reading the petition.

Roosevelt Associated Press New York Theodore Roosevelt Steel Trust Mr. Roosevelt Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Tennessee Coal & Iron Ae Roosevelt

Coats in the Bank Wardrobe Reveal Tailor Trade Tales

In a bank counting room two coats come to life, chatting about origins from Standish and Globe mills. Dusty and Chevry discuss cutting rooms, trials, and the distant Direct Tailors Company, revealing contrasts between Chicago and Southern tailoring practices.

Lone Star Chevry Dusty Poe Chicago Wusty East Standish Mill Globe Mill New York Scissors Fle Cherry Jim Mr. Currency Direct Tailors Company Ainewutt Houston Street San Antonio

Woman to Marry Alleged Wife Slayer in Jail Plot

New York October 27 Miss Florence Bromley the woman in the MacFarland poisoning case is traveling from Philadelphia to marry Allison MacFarland who is jailed awaiting trial for his wife’s murder The state attorney and both counsels say the plan may proceed and Bromley could enter New Jersey without arrest. prosecutors pledge to assist and even arrange the jail ceremony while letters from Bromley may serve as evidence.

Associated Press New York Florence Bromley MacFarland Philadelphia Allison MacFarland Frank McDermott

Noted Accusation Shapes Trial File in Domestic Case

The case hinges on the contention that the wife killed herself after discovering the alleged affair between her husband and a girl, with the episode cited as the central element guiding the proceedings. The record outlines a challenge over the conduct and repercussions of the relationship in question.

Seven Sailors Drown Off German Cruiser Muenchen

Seven sailors perished when a small boat from the German cruiser Muenchen capsized during a night voyage near Kiel Germany. The loss follows a grave warning about dangerous handling of lifeboats and reflects on wartime naval dangers.

Watibd Press Kiel Germany

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