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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

5

Democratic candidate Bryan tours the East in final push

In Winchester Maryland Ot October 21 Bryan winds up his east tour urging voters to back Democratic platform. He calls for publication of campaign contributions, direct senatorial elections, labor department in cabinet, anti trust reform excluding labor unions, injunction limits, bank depositor safety funds, tariff reductions and broader honesty in government. He says the party aims at competition, depositor security, tax payer justice, and urgent reforms supported by a national victory and a Democratic Congress. He cites Rockefeller backing Taft and questions trust support for the Republican ticket.

Winchester J. Bryan Dewverstic Hhis Department of Labor Democratic Party Senate Mose Taft Trusts Franklin Street Rockefeller Tutt

Last Rally of the Campaign to Be a Hummer

Fire oratorical guns slated for tonight as the final campaign rally marks the closing push. Glose headlines the event with autos and heated rhetoric aimed at energizing supporters in the closing hours.

Ars

Republicans Plan Alamo Plaza Rally In San Antonio

A parade of 25 illuminated cars will lead a Republican campaign rally at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. Speakers include Cecil Lyon state chairman and Julius Real candidate for the state senate. Chas W. Ogden and Duncan Mackay assist as organizers. Lyon makes his San Antonio stump debut.

Bexar County Alamo Plaza Cetil Lyon Chas W. Osden Real State Senate Duncan Mackay Lyon Sherman Mackay Building Houston Street Commerce Street Market House Ceril Lyon C. W. Ogden Julius Real Col. Lyon San Antonio Kia Ogden Judge Real

Carnes Release In Habeas Corpus Case Cleared Man in Custody

Ex parte Willie Carnes, charged with murder, was granted habeas relief in the Thirty-seventh district court. The judge discharged him from custody amid a turbulent exchange over trusts and corporate influence.

Exparte Willie Carnes Tudge Dwer Tig

Resignation Rumor Hits Navy Department

Washington reports a rumor that Victor F. Metcalf has resigned as secretary of the navy. Frieman H. Newberry of Detroit is named as his potential successor, with White House officials denying confirmation of any change. The note hints the event may reflect coming changes in the Roosevelt era.

Washington, D Victor F. Metealf Secretary of the Navy Hectare of Frieman H. Newberry Detroit Washington White House Meatealf Wash? Inztea

Whitening Woman's Hair Cost Verdict Against Traction

A Chicago case dated December 11, 1904 centers on Mrs. Tullis who suffered facial changes after a broken pole incident. The court awarded $17,500 to the plaintiff against Union Traction Company over the line involved in the accident.

Chicago Tullis Ronald Tuthit Asnat Union Traction Company Ygeinst

Thieves Loot a Daugh Store Last Night

Garry Away Stock of Cutlery Valued at About $200 and Leave No Clue for the Sleuths.

Garry

Much Thievery Reported In San Antonio Burglary

Robberies sweep San Antonio with Burns Ding Store on Houston and Navarro hit after closing. Thieves stole most stock valued around 250 to 299 dollars. Other incidents include a $7.40 cash theft at Jesus Kramer saloon and a purse snatching on Avenue H near Ninth Street. Police report recoveries and ongoing investigations.

San Antonio Burns Ding Houston Navarro Streets W. ©. Burns Tle Renister Albert Harper Iegro Frank Newnam Harper Jwsus Kramer Austin and Grayson Streets Negra Avenue B Avenue H Ninth Street Henegro Po Nce

Night Rider witness testifies in Union City case

Principal witness for the night rider investigation is Mrs Ed Powell widow of Ed Powell in custody. Her testimony will be taken down in shorthand and is described as very important. Authorities reference Captain Renkin’s death and the band of night riders while noting Governor Pallenygy and others connected to the case.

Union City Ed. Powell Renkin Ingethorgiy Powell Governor Pallenygy Alexander Nashyi Coleone Lawler

Seek to Halt Fort Worth Primary by Dallas Court Action

A Dallas court was asked to issue an injunction to restrain Fort Worth’s upcoming primary set for November 8. Ben Ayers chairs the new Democratic committee, which claims the district court judges will tyrant the June trial if the injunction is granted. The old committee vowed to continue the fight despite uncertainty.

Eclal Fort Worth Tex Athorya Ben Ayers Dallas Heise

Rail line to Rio Grande spurs San Antonio citizens to fund plan

Community leaders push a 30 day campaign to raise a $100,000 bonus and secure terms for a railroad to the Rio Grande and Brownsville. J Edwards of St Louis is the first proposer, with no money due until 3 miles of track reach San Antonio. Committees will canvass for subscriptions, not cash, until milestones are met.

Business Mens Elith Rio’ Grande Brownsville San Antonio J. Edwards St. Louis Edwards Eawards Max Rio Grande Valley Ake Reed

Simpson Wins Texas Governor Race by Fortieth-Thousand Margin

Colonel Cecil A. Lyon of Sherman predicts Governor-elect Slapson will win by 40 000 votes in Texas, citing canvassed data and an expected 280 000 total votes with Simpson at 186 000. He says Lyon will speak at Alamo Plaza rally and that discussions with federal officials shaped campaign plans the eve of the election.

Texas Cecil A. Lyon Sherman Houston Alamo Plaza Slapson Campbell Lyon United States Eugene Nulie Ant Simpson Tomight Lon Sylvia Rol Morene Nolte Chas C. Cresson Marshal Molte

Railroads Drop Cattle Rate Fight in Texas

The railroads agree to reduce cattle rates, awaiting Interstate Commerce Commission approval to set a longer or earlier effective date, with an expected impact on Texas stock valued at about $300,000 annually. The commission signaled approval to the date change.

Fort Worth Tex, Et Lulay Actucil Interstate Commission Texas Dale

Rockefeller concealed bid for Taft evident in messages

Washington October 11. A second statement follows up the White House note on Taft preference. It claims that lottery and telegrams show Rockefeller’s strategy with the Democratic party is aimed at influencing the presidential race. The text contends that if Rockefeller truly sought election he would have stayed silent.

Wasiltton D. C White Horse Tyohn PB. Tockefeller Taft Anséy Rockefeller Democratic Party

Ten Years in Pen for Sandy Willis

Judge Vwyar ruled on Sandy Willis case granting ten year sentence after conviction for assault with intent to rob. Defense waived new trial and accepted verdict. Counsel noted appeal and 20 days for statements of facts and bills of exception.

Sandy Willis Vwyar Sandy Wills Potentiay Hasing Theo Court of Criminal Appeals

Tift Parade Breaks Record In New York Demonstration

A huge political parade in New York drew between 6000 and 10,000 marchers to Times Square led by Rear Admiral Cougulan as grand marshal. The event, organized by the Business Men's Republican Association, aimed to boost James Sherman’s presidential bid with 43 divisions and a dispersal plan at 5 PM. Police managed crowd control as thousands appeared along the route.

New York New Tia Cougulan

Dixon and Dixon Divorced in Thirty Seventh District

Judgment for Dinnit issued by Judge Duser I Ty in the Thirty Seventh District. Case involves W. W. Dixon versus Roberta Dixon with a divorce action and district court proceedings.

Dudge Dwser

Central Committee Moves to Raise Railroad Bonus in San Antonio

The Business Men's club of San Antonio forms a central committee led by Charles B Mulally to push a 100000 railroad bonus plus terminal yards and depot facilities for a line from San Antonio to Brownsville. The panel plans sub committees to secure broad local support and trigger a formal contract if funds are raised and Edwards confirms feasibility by December 1.

Business Men's'club of San Antonio Ith Brownsville Business Men’s Club Charles B. Mulally J. M. Aubrey Jake West Wiliam Cassin Charien Graebnar Tt Ie Wntile Railroad Jg du Strenais Edwardes I. P. Edwards

Wife 17 Sues for Divorce in Porty-tith District Court

The 17 year old plaintiff alleges she married the defendant in the county, claims separation soon after, and that he refused to live with her during her illness in San Antonio. She accuses him of mental anguish while she was ill and says he is now a transient resident. Nellie Garcia sues Jum Gearela for divorce. couple married June 1907 and lived together until May 26 1908. Suit filed this morning in the Fifth seventh district court by BC, eanhoner against Edna Algontayer.

Pathghe Army Petitian Grace Kenimatins Myer Nantman Porty-tith Uounty San Antonio Nellie Garcia Fifth Seventh District Eanhoner Edna Algontayer

Comedian Bert Haverty Dies Suddenly in San Francisco

In San Francisco on October 31 Bert Haverty, once a nationally known comedian and brother of Col. Haverty, collapsed and died as his friends laughed at a joke. The incident occurred while he was preparing to leave the scene.

San Frincisco Cal Bert Haverty Col Duck Haverty God

Local Weather Forecast Reads Common Place Here

The weather section provides a brief forecast for the local area Sum Ane tunlo and viesnitys. Tonight and Sunday show rising temperatures with warmer conditions as the early morning hours end near eight o clock. Mixed details mention a high in the mid 70s and a gradual warm trend into the day.

Missionary Circuit Rumors Tie to Travis Park Pastor

May send it to Travis Park. W Shaw reports Bishop Key’s remarks on Rev. James Weaver Moore possibly returning to San Antonio to lead Travis Park Church South. Houston’s Moore to Georgetown for theology chair. R H Wester elected lay leader. D B Wright district secretary. Shaw heads to Dallas for Texas Sunday School association meeting.

W. Shaw Gordales Bishop Key Methodist Conference B.D. Mowroh Wa Pistor Travis Park EL Church James Weaver Moore Houston Travis Park Church San Antonio Wer Houton Georgetown Shaw R. H. Wester B. Wright I & GN Dallas Texas Sunday School Associatign White W. N. Wiseins This City

Robbers Hold Up Depot. Take 300 Dollars

Shermen and Snyder residents chased by three robbers who stopped a moving train last night at the depot. Victims Sime and Tite report losses of 245 and 69 dollars respectively. Robbers boarded the moving train and escaped with the money.

Snndak Shermen Tex C. Simesons Clarksville T. Tite Snyder Helly Denet

Court Opens Adkins Road After Commission Vote

The commissioners court met and granted the petition to open Adkins road between Allns station and St. Hadwig. A jury of view was appointed including PLB Kosh Tos Labinnsky Josef Skreayphl Felix Klolbassa and Peter Gyita. Actions on Fitch road and Quitiany road were deferred and the court scheduled to decide the proposed Toulo on the new road seal Wednesday.

Adkins Road Allns Station St. Hadwig Plb Kosh Tos Labinnsky Josef Skreayphl Felix Klolbassa Peter Gyita Quitiany Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bryan MARK G. O. P. Glose Carneail Carnegie The Biscuit Company Trust Tobacco Company Carnes Metcalf NAVY Roosevelt B.T. Lane Kamin Tae Pailin Pauley Detective Green Dr. Jones Ali Wiest Monstan Street Tift Parade Dixone Central Committee Mullaly Business Men's Club Edweards Rio Grande Mulally Aubrey Hart Mima Shel E. D. Mouton
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