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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
6
The state gained a continuance to November 46 in the Fiskeville School Trustee Morris case for wilfully preventing the use of textbooks. The defense charged the state feared to bring the text book board proceedings into court for exposure.
Sixteen men were named early this forenoon by the jury commissioners to form the pool for the Thirty seventh district grand jury for the Novermyer term. Judge Dwyer will select the panel from W J ig Hush B Rice and Leopold Guergin named this morning. The 13 grand jurors will not be announced until after the peal on November 14.
Reports from New York Bonding Co indicate the purveyor for the Fort Worth to Gilberne interurban line will commence Friday or Saturday, initiating the survey phase this week.
Special to The Light. Suslin Vex December 29. Attorney General Walthall ruled that under the Terrell fleenen law a member of a state county or city executive committee may act as election judge.
National Chairman Mack says the Taft Chanler league seeks Taft for president and Chanler for governor and may be financed by the Republican National Committee. He notes the league circulates ballots and heavily advertises in the local press while avoiding public identity. Mack adds former Governor Hilwith Bryan's Albany meeting could win back many old line Democrats.
The commissioners court ordered an advertisement for bids to replace the West Texas Bank and Trust Company as county depository. Bids due by November 21, with the county retaining the right to reject all. Interest rate on daily balances to be stated. Contract covers remaining term of current arrangement through February. Bond concerns led to termination after surety issue with G. Berell Moors. Advertisement for bids runs for Juys.
Dallas oil gas company chartered in Austin Texas on October 29 with capital stated as twenty six thousand dollars. The filing records the incorporation of Dallas Oil Gas Co and notes the formal charter action as approved by authorities.
A San Antonio gathering led by Associated Charities proposes a Saturday and Sunday collection to fund general charity. Plans call for 26 to 50 collectors citywide, with proceeds benefiting established charities and a possible children's hospital. A constitutional framework and officers will be formed at a 4 PM International Club meeting next Sunday.
Special to The Light reports officers today arrested suspects tied to a Santa Fe station safe robbery. Police note a professional gang active across North Texas with targets including Thurber Junction Gresson Guineaville Gordon Denton and Fort Worth as well as a separate Iredell burglary where a safe was dynamited and about 3200 cash and 7000 in checks were taken with a reward offered.
The article notes Amoy fears insurgents as the American battleship fleet nears, with Captain Patton stating ships are over 20 miles away and set to arrive soon. Viceroy Long plans to remain in Haizong Mai Yunus to monitor the situation. The Shanghai chamber of commerce sent Admiral Sperry a welcome message, seen as significant amid the boycott history.
The Arkansas river is eroding the riverfront at Chestnut and Pine Streets in Pine Bluff, endangering Jefferson County courthouse and Hotel Jefferson. A section of the bank collapsed early this morning, opening a gap into West Pullen Street, as revetments and new dykes are deemed urgent. Separately, Mineral Wells contemplates extending its interurban line toward DeXter Denton and McKinney, with railroad officials meeting to discuss feasibility.
A damage suit growing from a car load of grapes laden during rail service goes before a jury in the Porlythinate district court. The plaintiff Frank Taleticn seeks about $2000 in damages against the Gilveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company.
In Rousten Texas on October 29 Judge Kit tell ruled that Webb county independent club members are barred from voting pard after a district court hearing with Assistant AGPolhkird and Marshall Hicks present. The infimation granted last Saturday sparked protests as clubs allegedly paid fruit tax for Simpson and Garner. Notice of appeal filed.
New York October 29 Charles Morse and Alfred Curtis ex Bank of North America president face extensive cross examination as Morse defends himself on banking law violations. Curtis has testified largely, and both sides plan exhaustive questioning to uncover responsibility for a $290000 concern over Morse’s account.
Spectral to the Light Fort Worth Texas October 20 Leading physicians from various areas organized to secure $200000 for a state tuberculosis hospital from the next legislature The last attempt nearly passed but was killed by deficit fears Representative Grimstead Kerr County led the opposition endorsement by whiskey party officials and backers The venture began today and is viewed as likely to succeed
Tonight and Friday forecast uncertain due to garbled text. Mentions low temperatures around 40s and 50s with mixed conditions. Cotton region bulletin referenced appears on a nearby page.
In Nashville Tennessee on October 29 two are shot from ambush. Mowlora and Nason were wounded with buckshot while Aunt Wat was shot at Camp Nemo. Guards expected trouble but peace prevailed as over 100 prisoners remained under watch with limited contact to relatives.
A report from Manta says S A Wright, superintendent of the Shafer mine in S. Co. was shot and killed by a Mexican who attacked him after he had discharged the assailant. The incident occurred late yesterday.
Oct 2 report from Vox lists G D Hoxan store burglary Monday night burglary netted about 800 in jewelry and dry goods with $300 in cash missing. No progress in finding suspects. Jenes Trejo faced Thirty-seventh district court this morning on burglary charge with $200 bond set. defendant posted county jail bond. Case concerns residence theft of Pala Bare.
J F Edwards prepared a proposition for a railroad over the main route San Antonio to Browns ville. The plan aims to connect the Light's automobile trip path with a future road. Laws arrived to present the campaign to San Antonio businessmen for support.
Mr Edwards, joined by Hf Gl of Chicago as agent for Chicago and St Louis financiers, seeks local support. He aims to start a San Antonio to Brownsville line with $1,000,000 cash, land outside city limits, terminal facilities, and right of way, backed by bonds for 20 years. He plans a concrete proposal to the Business Men's club and counties south of San Antonio.
Philadelphia physician Dr. Rachel Skidelsky argues in favor of women smoking and using cigarettes, asserting tobacco can be beneficial for nerves and general health when used properly. She cites calm, planning benefits from brief daily cigarette rituals, challenging fears of medicine harming women.
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