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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1907

Page

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Legal race for the Alton road maybe

A chaotic federal probe into the Chicago & Alton railroad collides with immunity pleas and grand jury tensions. Judge Landis and U S Attorney Sims wrestle over indictments, possible perjury, and immunity guarantees as officials weigh how far to expose deals with the Department of Justice amid political pressure. The grand jury meets tomorrow to decide whether the Alton or its officials face indictments and how far immunity arrangements will be revealed to the public.

Chtcaga Leyl Chicago & Allen Road Kenesaw Mountain Laddis United States Simms Shue Department of Justice Alton Landis Sims Fouth Theg Simso Railroad Allen Burlington Chicago & Eastern Linols Genera Moody Landie Éourt Roosevelt Morrison Tustite Moody Chew Io Railroad Jammintty Dstrict Department of Office Tannparte Lawson Arena Jury California Washington Legal Department Bima Tanda Sweh Department of Jaetles Grand Iquy Shna Willnally

Decision on case of Liberty fight in Chihuahua Mexico

In Chihuahua on September 27 a decision is expected soon in the case of DC intend and "Shorty" Conghonor, who face a twelve year sentence for the alleged killing of two Americans about twenty months ago. The case has been appealed to the supreme court and their attorneys are attempting to secure a sentence reduction.

Chihuahua Mex Intend Shorty Conghonor Weder Syyname Austin Fox Bob Martin Uficera Eourt Mexico

Nurse Dies Saving Baby in Mexican Fall

In Verner Mexico on September 23 a nurse died instantly while shielding a baby from a falling ink foot, a mishap caused by a broken apparatus. The nurse's quick action protected the child but she was struck and killed.

Verner Mex

Glittering Jewelers Show Sparking at Chicago Exhibit

Special to The Light reports Brooke's Casio Ausbee’s display in Chicago as a jewelers’ convention venue. Max Jennings of St Clair, Mich., heads the American National Retail Jewelers Association with a reception for visiting jewelers. The first business session opens tomorrow with Mayor Busse delivering the welcome address. Top manufacturers from across the country will present talks, focusing on mail order competition and the parcels post issue.

Chicago Brooke Casio Ausbee American National Retail Jewelers Max Jennings St. Clair Mich Busines Busse Delver Augusta Rochester Tech Bode Ies

World's Finest Hotel Opens Doors

The Plaza hotel at Filiby Nin street and Fifth avenue opened to the public today as the finest montlery, with John W. Gates as leading stockholder and much of the $12.6 million spent on the building. First guests occupied the suites, and occupancy is planned by October 1. Permanently slated guests include Alfred G. Vanderbilt George J. Gould John W Gates Mrs Oliver Harriman Julius Pleischumann and Frank J. Carnabes.

New York New Plaza

New York Opens 7 Million Custom House Ceremony

Special to The Light New York Sept 24 New York hosts a $7,000,000 custom house opening ceremony led by the Chand Army of the Republic of New York as veterans march down Broadway. Col Simpson Harmbar ker commanded the veterans Col George A Gouldeo spoke Governor Hughes General Frederick D Grant and other prominent figures attended.

New York Custom House Chand Army the Republic of New York Broadway City Hall Park Sam Simpson Harmbarker Calone

Fight Bloody Battle Near Morida Mexico

A report from Morida Mexico says a fierce clash occurred between federal troops and Maya-Tlang forces. Several soldiers and native combatants were killed as Indians staged an ambush and attacked the troops before they were forced to retreat, carrying their dead and wounded.

Morida Mex

Drownings After Defying U S Immigration Law in Laredo

Rio Grande tragedy claims two Polish immigrants who tried to evade inspectors. Their bodies were recovered from the river, marking a fatal outcome of defiance at the border. report notes accompanying details on related local incidents and ongoing arrests.

Laredo Tex United States Rio Grande

Invade Chihwahua Ranch Planned in Mex Territory

In Chimabua, Mex Bent 33 Oldla Joma area plans indicate extensive land development for stock raising. Ground is prepared and will be turned into a premier ranch in the republic featuring modern facilities and large-scale cattle operations.

Hera Republic

Zing Slump Hits Mines In Demoratization Shakeup

Chihuahua Mexico reports ore and spelter pile declines trigger mining slowdowns. The slump reverberates through demand, impacting mining districts in the region and echoing effects in the United States as producers cut output and reassess operations.

Chihuahua Mex Ora United States Wall

Jurist's Son in Court Over Hotel Incident

Kenneth Murphy, son-in-law of Chief Jessica Tyson of Alabama, was fined after a downtown Pittsburgh hotel incident. He allegedly used racial slurs toward a Black porter, struck the manager, and was arrested after being dragged to the pavement. He forfeited 60 dollars, then paid 39 to avoid five days in jail.

Pittsburg Kenneth Murphy Jassica Tyson Alabama Murphy Péttaburg Harijeburg Siow Hutty Central Po Deerlpe

Cleveland in Serious Condition After Dispute

Princeton New Jersey September reports Grover Cleveland is in serious condition following a dispute involving his former physician Dr Guy Pockin and probation doctor Clevelane. Mrs Cleveland and a nurse refused to comment. New specialist Dr Banks from New York arrived with Cleveland’s wife Folsom and a maid.

Harriet Stanton Blatch King M Sult Damaron Messman House New York Reo Garden Mate Elizabeth Cady Stanton Mr. Blatch Hountman House Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland Ils U', Banks Banke Cme Ttme Guypockin

Man Arrested In Looted Express Money Case

In Nashville, Tennessee, J. L. Grith was arrested after two Express Company bags containing 7820 dollars disappeared. Five thousand dollars was found buried under his house. He is identified as a central church member with recent charitable contributions attracting detectives.

Southern Express Company J. L. Grith Swithh

Two Attacks Reported On Tolstoi Home In Poland

From Moscow dispatches dated September 3 report two attempted assaults on County Tolstoi home at Yssnays Poliany. Peasants armed with weapons allegedly fired at the residence and shattered windows on September 17 and 18. Wardens and household staff repelled the assailants before further harm occurred.

Petersbutz Moscow County Tolstoi Yssnays Poliany

Free Boy Slayer Charged After Killing Companion in Mexico

Monterey Mex Sept 23 Nicholas Suprez a likeyardla boy jailed since last March charged with killing a companion during a religious festival in Gonriiez He was taken home by his parents after his father gave him a 44 caliber Winchester during a friendly dispute The boy's teacher The Bexar Brug Ga mentions immediate delivery prescriptions a specialty.

Monterey Mex Nicholas Suprez Gonriiez Eninganion Endhe Jad

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