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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1907

Page

7

Frozen North Claim Hopes Of New World Disappear

Alfred Harrison, back from the Arctic, reports the probable loss of the schooner Duckers Redford of the Anglo American Arctic expedition. Three members Cunthin Mikkelson Durnest Lemingwell and T N Marks are missing for seventy days. one crewman has returned and is feared dead in the frozen north.

Associated Press Athabasca Landing Canada Duckers Redford Mackenzie River Alfred Harrison Artic Circle Cunthin Mikkelson Durnest Lemingwell Chicago T. N. Marks Dows Lkely

Denies Squabble At Insane Asylum

Dr W L Barker superintendent of the Southwestern hospital denies knowledge of any dissatisfaction among staff amid rumors of insubordination. Trustees await a probing committee to examine governance of the institution while minor officials’ resignations are rumored. Barker says there is no foundation to the reports.

W. L. Barker Southwestern Hospital Hosquid Barker

Woodruff Loses Liberty in Habeas Corpus Hearing

In habeas corpus proceedings Judge Dwyer denied Sam P. Woodruff's petition for release from custody on burglary charges and fixed bond at 54 dollars. The brief hearing ended with Woodruff returned to custody.

Dwyer Sam P. Woodruff Woodruff

Oldest Mason in World Celebrates 160th Birthday

Mount Suiape Minnesota September 1 Tales Bellows McGregor, claimed oldest Mason globally, marks his 160th birthday with a public reception today. Born 1501, he joined Masonry in 1827, claiming eighty years of membership as Mount Vernon Lodge attends the celebration.

Mt Suiape MN. H Tales Bellows McGregor Eghty Mount Vernon Ledge

Planning trust in typewriters headed by Ryan

New factory the largest in the world is under construction in Hartford Connecticut as Allan Ryan presides over a proposed second typewriter trust. Capitalists Charles M Schwab the Guggenheims Harry Payne Whitney are reported to back the venture which aims to control major US and global typewriter interests through royalties and acquisitions.

New York Allan Ryan Charles M. Schwab Guggenheims Harry Payne Whitney Hartford Connecticut

Wilke Has Good Chance To Live After Stabbing

From Physicians and Surgeons Hospital comes word Jim Wilke who was stabbed last Monday night near Hast Commerce Street Indicated steady improvement despite serious wounds. Judge Dwyer denies E C Cozarts habeas corpus petition and fixes bond as Cozart faces assault with intent to murder charges.

Physicians and Surgeons’ Hospital Jim Wilke Molday Bight E. C. Cozart Wilke

Invite Carppell to Lincoln Banquet

Lincoln Neb September arrangements perfected by the democratic state central committee for the annual banquet in Lincoln September 24. Invitations sent to many nationally prominent democrats including Governor Callin Helt of Texas and John W Nem of Tasianapolis. Wm J Bryan will attend and deliver a principal address.

Lincoln, Neb Democratic State Central Lincoln Callinhelt Texas John Wo Nem Tasianapolis Wm. J. Bryan

Drunken husband kills wife and self in Pittsburg rooming house

Associated Press report from Pittsburg Pennsylvania states Pete Boyle sixty five a gardener forced into a rooming house where his wife and three year old son were. He dragged her from bed fired a billet into her load then killed himself with a pistol. Mrs Boyle died at the hospital. Boyle had been out of work and drinking heavily.

Associated Press Pittsburg Pete Boyle A Gardner

Board of Education Accepts Annex at Brack Penridge School

The Board of Education inspected and formally accepted the two room brick annex at Brack Penridge colored school on Center Street, built at $5,650 with Alfred Giles as architect and James Skirving as contractor. Additional annexes for No 5 Lafitte and other schools are nearly complete or awaiting materials, forcing use of Woman's Club and Villita premises for two months as classes begin September 16.

Brack Penridge Center Street Pablo Orns Nelson Lytle L. B. Welle Areted Herf Board of Education Minta Alfred Giles James Skirving No. 5 Lafitte Shene Douglas Grant Carroll Bewear Hil Uriek San Pedro Main Avenues Villita Woman's Club Miniuel

Founder of German paper dies today in Baltimore

Ann M. A. August Gisin, founder of the Baltimore Journal in Germany, died today in Baltimore at age fifty four.

M. Ac August Baltimore Journal Baltimore M. A August Gisin The Germany

Texan Confirms Quantrell Death Details From Wakefield Tale

Sherman Texas September 6 The Democratic writer Dr John Mayfield of Denison presents findings to counter ongoing controversy about guerrilla leader Quantrell He recounts Wakefield Kentucky residents sheltering Quantrell during rain and a subsequent battle in which Quantrell was wounded taken to Louisville and died soon after He notes Wakefield’s memory and Mrs Rosas testimony as additional corroboration

Sherman Texas Democrat Quantrell John Mayfield Denison Quantrel Janes Wakefahl Spencer County Kentucky Saven Mies Taylorville Mr. Wakefield Louisville Wakefield Rosas

Local Weather Update For San Antonio And Vicinity

Fair tonight and Saturday. Minimum temperature for the last 12 hours ended at 6 this morning was 7, the high for 24 hours prior to that time was 96. Wind at 6 am was 4 miles per hour. Temperatures today compared with a year ago show 78 at noon, 84 at 12, and 89 later. The Texas cotton region bulletin and national weather report appear on page MN.

San Antonio Eseveeea Texas Cotton Region Bulletin

Ginning firms warned to file monthly reports

Austin Sept. 6 Special to The Light Commissioner of Agriculture Millinery declares a retirement move against Texas cotton ginners who fail to file required monthly reports. New law imposes fines from 10 to 400 dollars for each violation. He urges immediate submission of overdue ginner reports to avoid penalties.

Austin Texas Agrinllture Iaw

Union Railroad Line From Dallas to Sabine River

Articles of incorporation filed in Texas authorize building a railroad line from Dallas through Dallas, Kead man, Henderson, Cherokee, Anderson, San Augustine and across to the Sabine river on the Louisiana line, 425 miles. Incorporators include Wed Hogue, W Th Stout, W Sherman Stple, AL GC Lee Tatas, W Marsh, YB Poindex, Stubhs, Worthan, J B Gordon, Fairfield, H Th Nydy, Houwseen, Jas Litas, and Edgewood.

Austin Texas Union Gandral Amt State Department Dallas BOCK Keadman Henderson Cheroke Iches Anderson Sac Augustine Baeking Counties Sabine River Louisiana Une Hogue W. Th. Stout W. Sherman Sitple AL GC Lee Tatas W. Marsh Stubhs Worthan J.B. Gordon Fairfield H. Th Nydy Houwseen Jas Litas Edgewod

Street Car Strike Averted In Louisville

Associated Press report from Louisville notes a threatened strike by Louisville Street Railway Company employees was avoided with a promise from the company to refrain from discrimination. Mayor Bingham secured the agreement, preventing walkouts and ensuring normal service today.

Associated Press Louisville Louisville Street Railway Company Bingham

Fear Black Hand Slain Parent and Son in Louisiana Case

Peter Lamana father of an eight year old kidnapped and killed in summer has vanished amid police fear the Black Hand gang killed him. He last was seen August 26 at Batou Rouge near the state penitentiary where six alleged murderers are jailed. four leaders still at large. Police search intensifies as Lamana’s friends pursue the missing man and a mutilated body is reported near Jamestown.

Associated Press New Orleans Peter Lamana Batou Rouge Atalé Lamana

Conductor Hurt in Knife Attack in Birmingham

An unknown assailant wounded Frank Burnett, a conductor for Southwosly Inc, with a knife blade that pierced the heart, killing him instantly in Birmingham. The attacker fled from a moving car. John Williams was later named as a suspect in the case.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Nogty Frank Burnett Southwosly Inc Burnett John Williams

Americans Gut of Mexican Prison

Rowick Ohio Sept. Grant Fer Iguaon telegraphs from Agnas Calien es Mexico that Edward Stover and W B Speed, two American conductors imprisoned in Mexico for over a year on murder charges they deny, were released Thursday by order of the Mexican government and are free.

Lio Rowick Ohio Grant Fer Iguaon Bilimore Agnas Calienes Mexico Edward Stover W. B. Speed Stover Speed

Ex Confederate Arm Surgeon Dies at 70

By the Associated Press Trinidad Colo Sept. Dr Michael Beshear founder of the Puetlo 1 Chieftain and the Trinidad Advertser, formerly a Confederate arm surgeon, died at seventy. He was a notable medical figure in the era.

Michael Beshear Colorado Trinidad Cola Puetlo 1 Wight Haris Confederate

Race clash rocks Shelbyville Indiana in flare up

Shelbyville Indiana reels from another race riot after five black men allegedly attacked Officer Starkey. A white mob formed, two Black men Steve Marshall and Robert Marshall were captured and guarded. clashes subsided overnight with whites patrolling streets while the rest of the Black community remained unaccounted for.

Associated Press Shelbyville Ind Shelby Ville Starkey Nous Steve Marshall Robert Marshall

Horsemen flood fair with letters in Texas racing program

Chara Willian FH Simms of the fair association reports increasing inquiries about the racing program as the nest collection of speedy horses arrives for the Texas meeting. Secretary J M Vance works on the vice program for November events, spurring a likely rush of entries. A separate raid by Sheriff John W Tobin and Issy Zork targets bats at the grand strand buildings, with extensive fumigation planned before the fair opens.

Chara Willian FH. Smms The Fair Association Han Texas J. M. Vance Simms John W. Tobin Issy Zork Woutd Grand Strand

Rock crusher loaded for testing at Pacific yards

A new rock crusher reaches the city and is being unloaded at Southern Pacific yards this afternoon. It will be driven to the roadwork near the insane asylum for thorough tests before final approval by the county commissioners.

Insane Asylum

Steamboat Fire At Gallopolis Explodes Lantern

The steamer Harry M. Stanley burning from Charleston to Cincinnati exploded a lantern at Gallopolis Ohio. The crew escaped unharmed as the blaze spread to the waters edge. Insurance cited at 80 000 dollars. The cause and extent of the damage are under investigation.

Ohio Associated Press Galliopolis Harry M. Stanley Chatleston W. Va Cincinnati Gallopolis

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