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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

7

Mulai Hafid Abdicates Questioned in Paris Dispatch

Paris reports an interview with Sidi Almokhri suggesting Abul-Asiz may give up the struggle though undecided on abdication. Allied notes on Mulai Hafid’s status prompt Algeciras act signatories to reexamine guarantees. Britain and France weigh recognition of Mulai Hafid amid Moroccan crisis amid insurgent clashes near a barricade.

Paris Moming Sidi- Almokhri Morgecan Abul-Asiz Bla Pellie Republique Mulal Algeciras Petite Republique Mulai

Saloon Foes Beaten on Wichita Streets

Special to The Light from Wichita Malta Tex Sept 3 reports W J Sheldon and F Woodratt officers of Bleh it attacked on the streets last night. They were beaten with clubs and severely bruised as citizens intervened. Esk Moody and John Moody, Unnor dealers, were wrested from the fray.

Wichita Malta Tex W. J. Sheldon Woodratt Bléchit John Esk Moody

Child chokes on collar button in Aubrey tragedy

A four year old child in Aubrey died today after swallowing a collar button. The emergency response involved artificial respiration but could not save the child. Local reports indicate the incident occurred in Trenton, Md.

Trenton Tax Aubrey Kent Wratton

Labor Day queen contest counts show Steiflar leading

Miss Zimmerman boxes opened for the last time before final Labor Day tally. Dail Steiflar remains in lead with a reduced plurality over Mrs. Lillian Immermann, who gains nearly 7400 votes. HayVis climbs to third, pushing Haupen to fourth as results list winners and prizes for queen and attendants.

Dail Steiflar Lillian “#immermann Hayvis Haupen Faut Speffler Eevee Asabe Lilian Zoniermenn

Attorneys seek to strike text book laws in Texas

Austin report states attorney Frank Baunk of Juetia plans an attack on text book laws alleging they were lobbied through the legislature. He declares the textbook Contas will soon express immediate action is necessary and promises sensational disclosure.

Austin Tex Frank Baunk Juetia Legisature

Funeral services for General Alexander Sheawart in St Louis

The funeral for General Alexander Sheawart, a Confederate general who died in Biloxi Mississippi, will be held in St Louis. Services and rites will be conducted at Bellefontaine Cemetery with interment to follow, under Confederate honor guard supervision.

St. Louis Alexander Sheawart Tate Biloxi Miss Ts Ron Thay Sarvicee Bellefontaine

Supreme Court Case Involving Relator from Rockport

A writ of mandamus petition was filed in the Texas Supreme Court by D H. Serdyent of Rockport. The case concerns claims over tracts in San Antonio involving R. Lambert and an award, with the law requiring power for each tract.

Avalin Tex Supreme Court D. HK. Serdyent Rockport Hend Jyanh Iil He R. Lambert San Anlogio

Removal of Shocking Statues at San Antonio Depot

Time and Eternity statues beside the clock at the San Antonio station have been removed under order of HL W. Glark, general superintendent of the 1. & Q. MN railroad. The nude figures, once flanking the clock, were deemed indecorous and moved to join the scrap heap as a new depot opened, provoking varied reactions from officials and observers including architect Harvey L. Page who disputes the decision.

San Antonio W. Glark Geo Clark Tima Dmba Glath Leroy Harvey L. Page Mr. Clarke Page Clarke San Annio Tod Claris

Auto collision lawsuit seeks 36000 in injuries

Theodore Muegge sues WW Collier and Pierce Collier for 36000 over a September 25 1907 crash on Losoya Street. The petition says a bystander’s car struck a wagon carrying Muegge and wife Conception C Muegee, injuring them and requiring a surgical operation.

Theodore Muegge WW. Collier Pleres Collier Dainugen Plahiure Conception C. Muegee Eashwald Wong Wow. Galler and Wae Wiewhidge Ab Cong Coiller

Hearing Complaints of Texas Shippers Begin

Special to The Light reports the Interstate Commerce Commission opens hearings on complaints by Texas shippers against overcharges at several consignee depots and merchants. The inquiry covers rail and motor freight rates, alleging excessive levies on shipments from multiple towns and counties.

Bastrop Woman Killed by Freight Train

Special to the Light Basnray Pec. A Baslray woman named John Dietes was struck by a freight train here today and killed. Tier Uteb was cut off and several ribs were broken. another injury reported.

Baslray John Dietes Anther

Carter-Mallaly Wins Mail Hauling Bid Contract

Bids for hauling mail from the pakotales to substation A were opened by the office of the railway mail service. Carter Mallaly Transfer Company submitted the lowest bid, which will be sent to Washington for approval and award.

Paktotales Ohe Chic Amnala Anail Servicer Carter Mallaly Transfer Company Washington

Fowls By The Ton Sold On Labor Day Holidays

A fragmentary notice describes fowls bought by the ton for festive servings. It lists holidays when fowl meals will be served at Port Clark and other locations, naming observances such as Labor Day and Washington’s Birthday, with references to ceremonial feasts and special meals for workers.

Ehiekeng Singh Department of Tex 08 Nera Port Gherk Ehielen Port Clark Washington

Wharton Suit Seeks 26000 Damages After Leg Loss

Wharton Tex Sept 3. Suit brought today by Olivia against The People's Oil and Calla Co for 26000 dollars after losing a leg in the firm’s employment. The case centers on a personal injury claim arising from workplace conditions. The plaintiff seeks full damages and medical costs.

Speel Bo Wharton Tex Suil Ddetn Olivia People's Olt and Calla Co

Gompers Praises Texas Reception

Special dispatch reports Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, expressing pleasure with the reception he received in Texas during his visit. The delegation planned travel to St. Louis after the Texas stop.

Local Weather Forecast Readable Fragments

Fragmentary weather note reports forecast for the local area, with incomplete phrases and scattered terms. Missing clear dates and details but references temperature, wind, and general conditions.

NO JAM TO GET WOODS CHECK

A damaged report notes phase differences and a Wood National bank dividend issue. It describes a 20 percent payout, a receiver and police involvement, and checks cashed at nearby banks. It mentions May events, a previous dividend, and deposits by women and downtown clerks amid a bank closure.

Woods Monrcing Caferelug Wilsekent Whitch Etl Mortia Te Woous Uurt Althouh Clemon SIG Oon

Westerman Dad to Seek Bail at Preliminary Hearing

Campbell Westerman, charged with assault, sought pretrial release through counsel at a preliminary hearing before Judge Dwyer in the Thirty-seventh district court. The judge set the hearing for two o’clock this afternoon as the case, linked to Georgi Casper, aged five, proceeds under remand without bail.

Campbell Westerman Georgi Casper Wid Tethe Uinse Bag Fur Na Jiwheas CorMmis Dwyer Hinge Dwyer Chu

Ohio National Bank Closes Doors in Insolvency Action

Washington dispatch reports Ohio based Ohio National Bank of Niles shut by order of its directors due to insolvency. The move follows financial strain and regulatory actions amidst a broader banking concern. No further details on successors or deposit guarantees are provided.

Ohio National Bank Washington

Happy couple jailed after horse theft linked to wife

Joe Perez and Jennie Petes, both under twenty, were arrested by Detective Ven. Riper for theft of a horse and buggy from Jack Stotts' stable. They were taken to county jail after a complaint filed in Justice Ber Fisii's court. the wife vows to stay with her husband if he faces penitentiary time. The pair appeared distressed at the station and a father’s telegram indicated the husband returned home after the chase.

Joe Perez Jennie Petes Jack Stotts Ven. Riper Hodn Ber Fisii Peres Home Joe Gav Fenjnde Olyt Hall Peres Wild Lstaight Bracken San Antonio

Dalrmlian's Fate in the Balance in Nebraska Race

Omaha reports a Democratic governor nomination fight between A Shallenberger and James G. Dahlman with no clear winner as returns show Shallenberger leading by about 19,000 votes while Dahlman supporters contest figures. Edgar Howard and J C Tavite run necks in the third district.

Omaha Poyuilat Oy Shallenberser Ashom Edgar Howard J. C. Tavita

Insane Man Escapes Amid Fort Worth Crowd

Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas reports four hundred spectators witnessed a dramatic escape at a medical college. A boy named Aloanie Smith aged 4 fled in a night shirt up Rock Island ridge before police guarded the area through the night. He was recaptured around 10 oclock.

Fort Worth Tex Aloanie der Smith Smith

Tragic Hit and Run Injures 13-Year-Old on Main Avenue

A 13-year-old boy, George Krewpkin, was struck by a fast-running automobile on Main Avenue around 7:30 PM. The vehicle fled the scene. bystanders aided the boy, who suffered leg injuries and facial bruises. His mother reported the car carried no visible license. speed was estimated at least 20 miles per hour. The driver remains unidentified.

George Krewpkin Main Avenue A. Rapid San Pedro Op Key Krempken Ang Yase Wang Rouge Krempkin Ierent Steeke Mia George Se

Farmers Union pushes action against bucket shop exchanges

The Farmers' Union national convention adopted the committee report urging steps to close down bucket shop methods of New York and New Orleans exchanges. It also calls for representatives to stay in Washington to protect organizational interests.

Farmers’ Union New York New Orleans Farmers’ Union National Convention Legislati Conmittor Ge New York New Orleane Washington Cbarss Nell

Passengers Protest Negro in Pullman Berth

In Pullman car on a Southern Pacific passenger train from the coast, passengers protested when Charles Cote, a Negro, was allowed to occupy a Pullman berth from San Francisco. The conductor cited interstate passenger rules for the assignment, sparking a formal protest and charged confrontation.

Pullman Charles Cote San Francisco Cale

Cuerq Planter 18 Beaten and Robbed Twice

A wealthy planter from Cweve Tys Sepa-O was robbed on a road near town this morning. He was attacked on the way home and his pockets rifled, later revived and paid, with a delay in reporting details as investigators from the Dime pursue the clue.

Cuerq Planter Tys Bie

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