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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1905
Page
1
Special to The Light from El Paso Texas reports a severe hailstorm on April 22 causing extensive crop and fruit damage across a wide New Mexico and Texas area. The item notes acquittals in bribery cases as part of the surrounding report.
Brewers in St Louis press for a Sunday observance law that applies equally to all, arguing that discrimination undermines business and religious freedom. They urge city officials to enforce the ordinance uniformly to protect commerce and religious rights.
The service features Bruno Oscar Klein mass with Arias Vidi Agnam Kyrie Gloria Credo Hair Dies Santus Agnus Dei and the aria Unfold Ye Portals Everlasting from Gounod Redemption conducted by Professor John M Steinfeldt.
In New York on April 22 the Duke of Manchester denied plans to enter U S railroading. He noted many ties to his homeland and said he cannot become a Yankee. He dismissed statements about joining Pere Marquette as false.
The dentist announces new practice in suite 512 on the Moore building top floor as a continuation for former Yale patients and the public.
Houston police say Charles Hottle pleaded not guilty to the murder of J I Carter and the assault on John Dunlap after being with Carter and Dunlap earlier that morning. Dunlap, shot twice, survives and provides details of the ambush as authorities note strong proof linking Hottie to the crime scene.
Austin Texas April 22 O B Colquitt formally announces candidacy for governor of Texas subject to Democratic primaries and convention in 1906.
In Austin April 22 the jury found John H. Kirby and A S Vandervoort not guilty on bribing a judicial officer. The quick verdict followed a trial that began April 12 with high profile legal talent on both sides. The judge warned against demonstrations as Kirby received congratulations from supporters. The state may dismiss related charges against Joe Eagle and others.
A Chicago based World report says John W. Gates and the Armour interests have reached an understanding to liquidate Gates May wheat through Armour with Valentine guiding marketing. Armour would profit about $100,000 from a $1.04 cash price on a large May wheat transfer. The Gates pool faces weakness from a 7.5 cent weekly drop, with liquidation likely over about thirty days as market conditions allow.
In Houston on April 22 Dominic Cagami, 80, is jailed for the murder of Bill Williams, a Black man, at Piney Point. The shooter’s language barrier claim follows Williams approaching a cabin where Cagami was alone and calling out in Helian, prompting fear and a fatal shot.
Waco Texas April 22 R A Price was sentenced to ten years for obtaining money by fraudulent methods The case drew attention because of the prominence of the parties involved The alleged victim was N R Stegall of Santa Ana Texas The amount involved was about one thousand dollars Price had run as a candidate for the legislature in the last election.
Natchez Mississippi April 22 Eighty one citizens from bankers to cotton factors and retailers attended Captain John C Fowler s Anti Osler birthday outing at Ivanhoe plantation twelve miles below Natchez Gray haired men seventy years old played baseball marbles tops and aicks then enjoyed an al fresco dinner Captain Fowler a retired steamboat man hosts a big county event.
San Angelo Texas April 22. A two member committee returned from Kansas City reporting a meeting with President A E Stillwell of the Kansas City Mobile and Ohio railroad. He says the road will be in operation between San Angelo and Sweetwater in two years if $50 000 is raised for right of way. The report will be submitted Monday night.
St Louis brewers meet to press for full Sunday law enforcement. They vow to shut down entirely and stop streetcars sales and newspapers, restricting shops to medicines only, and will urge police and city officials to halt all nonessential business on Sunday.
El Paso April 22. Speaker Cannon heads a hunting party to the Sierra Madre mountains in northern Mexico with Senator Redfield Proctor and other lawmakers aboard a special train. They will meet Governor Ysabel and General Luis Torres in Sonora before entering the mountains for bear mountain lion and tiger hunting.
Traveling salesmen in Mississippi and other travelers through the summer months plan a petition to the Mississippi railroad commission requesting mosquito bars be provided for all Pullman car berths. The move follows reports that several southern states already employ such regulations as the delta region endures a severe mosquito season.
Houston Pas tors association calls meeting for next Monday to launch a campaign against gambling. Officials aim to organize a welfare drive and urge reform in the city.
A Sun cable from Sagon reports Admiral Jonquires visiting the Russians aboard the cruiser Descartes as the Baltic fleet nears Kamranh Bay with about fifty vessels. Russian warships interned at Shanghai and Chefoo include Askold Mandjur along with destroyers Skory Viastni Stratii and Serdity, which retreated and were disarmed by Chinese authorities after Port Arthur fell.
A Tokyo dispatch to the Sun notes that four Russian warships are interned at Shanghai and Chefoo. The report cites unnamed newspapers asserting the action amid ongoing tensions involving Russia and foreign ports.
Post master General Cortelyou orders a broad crackdown on deceptive schemes using the mails. Five fraud orders issued and law bureau workers told to scrutinize newspapers and magazines for suspicious advertisements and act promptly even on small deceptions.
Major McCormick and 10 officers with 250 enlisted men in the second squadron of the Seventh United States regulars arrived in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by special train from Port Oglethorpe Georgia, on their way to San Francisco to sail for Manila on May 1.
J. C. Van Auken aged 25 died yesterday at 509 San Pedro Avenue after a one week stay in the city. A pattern maker by trade his remains will be shipped to Joliet, Illinois for burial.
A Manila cablegram reports that Admiral Togo's main squadron will assemble south of Formosa,据称 The dispatch from San Francisco dated April 22 states the fleet is gathering in that area for possible operations.
New York April 22 Leading directors of the Equitable Life Insurance Society expect the control dispute to be decided by the United States Supreme Court. Any loss by one faction will push the issue to federal courts as Hyde vows to assert vested stock rights. The split is hardening with no surrender possible and policyholders demand a central role in the company.
Austin April 22 Governor Lanham is poised to sign the Southern Pacific merger bill after the attorney general advised it complies with the constitution. The decision rests on final formalities and official confirmation.
A cablegram to The Light reports J Pierpont Morgan received a private audience in Rome today and later met with Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal secretary of state.
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