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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
1
Engineer Knox was killed when Denver Limited No. 1 derailed one mile east of Malvern Iowa on the Burlington. Fireman Lawrence Hayes escaped with bruises as passengers endured a terrifying震ank while cars toppled and chairs and sleepers were hurled into the aisles. Traffic was to resume after cleanup.
The House convened in committee of the whole to consider pensions appropriations. Crumpacker spoke on the Panama issue, warning against government conduct toward the new republic and its impact on Colombia. The Senate approved printing 2000 War Department Cuba occupation expenditure reports. Perkins of California discussed rising U S sugar consumption.
Washington cable reports a revolution in Santiago San Domingo with extensive, serious movement. Causes traced to the provisional government’s failure to win US recognition from Minister Powell.
The barometer is high in the southwest and Rocky Mountain region with a developing storm to the northeast. Cloudiness spans the northwest and gulf states while south Texas reports rain. Compared with Monday morning, temperatures fall 8 to 12 degrees in Oklahoma and west Texas, rise 6 to 22 degrees in the Mississippi valley and northwest, with major changes in Colorado Montana and the Dakotas. It is below freezing in north and west Texas and below zero in Minnesota. No notable precipitation in the past twenty four hours.
Rochester officials report fires at Foster Armstrong piano factory, Hoyt shoe works, and Wendell piano plant on Commercial Central streets. Loss may reach $500000 with about half insured. fires started near midnight. Police and fire crews suspect arson by incendiaries as Wendell plant burns fiercly.
James A. Williams reports to Governor Garvin on the Rhode Island bribery and corruption inquiry. The voluminous document does not name specific illegality. Inspectors used disguises, hearing a gang of about 25 in a logging camp promised payments to vote. Republicans offered $3 cash plus $2 more for election. Democrats offered $4.
One hundred leading surgeons from the southern states and guests from as far as St. Louis and Buffalo gather at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta for a three day convention. Dr. J Wesley Boyce presides with Dr. W D Haggard as secretary as routine business and welcomes are heard. The program features papers and addresses by eminent surgeons.
A. C. Bushnell, cashier of the Yale National Bank in New Haven Connecticut, shot himself today before opening time. His condition is reported as critical.
New Haven Connecticut December 15 Bush nelly is dead. No cause for the cashier's act is known at the bank, it is said, except possibly ill health. Business was resumed at the bank as usual.
The body of Lord Stanley Alderley, who died December 10 of pneumonia, was buried today at Alderly Park Chelford Cheshire according to Mohammedan rites. The ceremony was strictly secret with only family members and servants as attendants.
Special to The Light reports in Waco Texas on December 15 that Willie Gist died after being shot by a toy pistol fired into his hand, with resulting lockjaw and death.
A council letter to President Roosevelt argues Panama should assume part of the Colombian debt, noting Holland and Britain seek Panama liability but the council denies a $15,000,000 share. The Hague arbitration or Roosevelt’s personal decision would satisfy the council.
A reported diplomatic plot in New York outlines an alleged plan to assassinate William F Powell US minister to Haiti and charge d affaires at Port au Prince. The letter links the scheme to ex president Jiminez and Wes y Gil supporters, noting failed prior attempts and cabinet opposition. Powell is said to be under guard in public.
The City of Washington arrived from Colon with the signed canal treaty for Panama in a metal box carried by the purser. Officials reported no additional notable news aboard the steamer yesterday.
A Herald dispatch from Bogota reports Pope Pius XII has addressed President Roosevelt with an offer to use his good offices to help Colombia reach a just and equitable resolution to its present troubles.
The Kishinev trial has continued for 22 days in Moscow with the first batch of seven accused men in a Jewish pogrom case. A Times correspondent notes the evidence against the bulk remains overwhelming.
Dispatch from Braidwood Illinois reports Mrs Jo Messersmith her daughter and Frank Smith a clerk were burned to death when a meat market and the adjacent residence and dry goods store of J Simen burned. Fire destroyed multiple buildings and caused extensive damage in the area.
The Iowa fraternal congress began its meeting in Des Moines and will meet through Friday. Principal business is discussing a possible station at the upcoming Iowa state legislature session.
Seoul reports rising unrest after violent demonstrations in Mokphe where a Japanese mob wounded seventeen Koreans. U S Minister Allen demands a definite Korea port opening reply as Russian influence wavers under external pressure from Britain and Japan.
Reports from St. Petersburg dated December 15 describe bloody clashes between Persians and Turcomans on the Russo Persian frontier over Persian customs officers. Both sides suffered heavy losses. Persian troops were defeated and withdrew to Astrabad after Governor Astrabad intervened and rejected indemnity from Turcoman Khans.
The U S legation in Constantinople released a detailed report on the Alexandretta incident. It convicts local authorities and police of unwarranted assault on Consul Davies and interference with his duties. It notes Attatian, though naturalized American, had been in Alexandretta for days and was not molested until attempting to depart for Egypt under consul protection. The legation sent the report to Washington and awaits instruction on possible action to obtain satisfaction.
London voters in Lewisham and Dulwich decide today in parliamentary by elections. The outcome is seen as a proxy on tariff reform and Chamberlain’s influence, though local issues will also shape the results.
A Moscow dispatch to the Times reports the Armenian revolt in the Caucasus is officially recognized by Interior Minister Pledge. The conflict arises from a government decree seizing church property. Reports from Baku say Armenians and Jews mourn and boycott theatres and amusements.
A London dispatch to the American reports that Kaiser Wilhelm has undergone a second operation on his throat and a possible third operation may be needed. The Daily News cites well informed quarters as its source and notes this follows recent dispatches regarding the Kaiser.
A late night clash at the state university involved about forty freshmen and sophomores. Shots were fired as freshmen surrounded a house suspected to shelter burglars. Ormond and Miles Leiser, sophomores, were bound and ducked into Lake Union, later rescued. a trophy used as dance decor was torn down and an axe appeared amid a three to four day disturbance.
Indian Agent Ranchett and Indian Inspector Nesler cleared in a Leupp inquiry into charges by A memorial of dissatisfied Indians. The exhaustive investigation, requested by President Roosevelt, found no fault in allotments claimed to have been made to dead Indians or to white men. The findings were forwarded to the Senate by Secretary Hitchcock.
New Haven December 15 final hearing looms in the $17 million Henry Bradley Plant estate case. The late railroad and steamship magnate left an annuity to Charles E. Hoadley and Horace G. Hoadley of Waterbury. A Connecticut contest sought to halt further estate actions and question executors, but a petition to align proceedings with New York signals a probable settlement and drop of the suit.
In Calgary N W Dec 15 a grim murder case from the Red Deer district closes with the execution of Ernest Cashel for killing Isaage Rufus who had befriended him. The body was found in the Bow River after the crime in October 1902 and remained undiscovered until recent identification by the Mounted Police led to Cashel being traced near Calgary.
Corpus Christi resident C Wright saw his home at Driscoll station forty miles from the city burned at 1 o clock this morning. The dwelling was uninsured with losses about 10000 dollars. Wright escaped through an upstairs window and broke his leg. The fire cause is unknown.
In St Louis on December 26 the Indy managers of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition board expect the resignation of Mrs Blair as president to be presented and accepted. Mrs Grant Gartoris, granddaughter of General Grant, is poised to be chosen as president.
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