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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
1
Callejo Cal December 24 Manila gunboat Manila, captured in the Philippines, will be commissioned soon and moored near the receiving ship Independence. A commissioned officer will command and a marine guard of ten men will crew Manila, which will serve as a prison ship under the Independence’s control.
A Hillside fire story reports property damage believed linked to arson. Authorities investigate as residents fear further blazes while fire crews battle stubborn flames at multiple structures. No injuries reported.
J W Henshaw a longtime Waco resident and esteemed citizen died suddenly this morning in the city. He was aged and had been a prominent figure in local affairs for many years. His death is a loss to the community and condolences are extended to his family.
A Baltimore and Ohio line wreck near Dawson, Pennsylvania, collapses cars into a timber pile after a headlong crash at 60 miles per hour. Sixty two dead, many unidentified foreigners among the victims, and a large number injured. Rescue efforts, chaotic morgue scenes, and initial blame point to fallen timbers from a preceding freight train.
A Wabash fast mail train from Omaha to St Louis collided head on with a northbound cattle train between Mexico and Benton City. Engineer Thomas Whitten was killed and several others injured but not fatally. Baggage and mail cars were badly damaged and many cattle killed. passenger coaches largely escaped.
Morris Alabama December 24 report details a head on wreck near here between Ly and N through train No 3 delayed one hour fifteen minutes and the Decatur Accommodation No 8. Engineer Hollis Wright was killed. Mail clerk Ike W Sarva and express messenger J A Williamson injured. Fireman Warren Cummins and porter Tom Blackwell among others hurt. Additional names include H Wright, Henry Allen, Albert Elmore, G P Cottrell, W D Saulsbury, and others.
Austin dispatch notes R B Cousins to resign January 1 to run for state superintendent of public instruction. J H Walker to replace him as assistant financial agent at Huntsville. Also reports Potts Connell Liberty Hill and Boyle Woolen Dallas charters. State departments close for Christmas and will reopen Saturday. Application for writ of error dismissed for want of jurisdiction in Mierow vs Boone.
Washington D C December 22. Texas lawmakers show wide variance in views on the Democratic nomination with Beall favoring Gorman and Parker popular among many Texans. Gillespie says politicians back Gorman while rank and file lean Parker. Pinckney prefers Gorman but expects Parker support overall. Sheppard backs Me Clétain and Culberson for VP amid broad division.
Special to The Light from Waco Texas reports John Kelly aged 21 was found this morning hanging with a rope around his neck near a well on the John Gerard farm three miles south of Waco. He had apparently hanged himself and his body was found in the water in the well.
The steamer Erastus Corning from New Haven to New York ran on a rock near Copps Island in fog. About fifty passengers were rescued as women leaped overboard but were saved. six passengers launched a lifeboat and were missing with one boat reportedly carrying two women. A relief boat is en route to recover all aboard and return them to South Norwalk for transfer to trains to New York.
Washington reports Secretary seeks immediate deficiency appropriation to support the Marine Corps in Panama and Guantanamo Cuba. The first battalion organized under the secretary’s direction includes ten officers and 338 enlisted men with outfit costs around $10,000.
United States Minister Beaupre travels from Bogota toward the coast aboard the Magiel steamer with artillery for protection. The Gomez movement mobilizes soldiers at his request. Hostile demons are feared at river ports along the line. Beaupre expected at Cartagena on Sunday.
Berlin December 24 A note from the Japanese legation says Russia may concede Japan's demands. Inquiries abroad yield little beyond a probable peaceful settlement. Britain reportedly backs Japan's stance and urges Russia to grant terms. The Russian ambassador has pressed for the diplomatic corps’ views.
Report from Hahira Georgia describes a near clash between white men and black residents over a turkey killing. Sheriff Passamore requested troops from the governor as a crowd gathered, and deputies refused to disband until military aid arrived. The incident followed a confrontation that escalated into fear of violence.
Washington D C December 24 patent records show grants to J B Barnett San Antonio for a gate GR Clarke for a farm gate I T Pittpatrick Corinth for a device to lift kettles P Higgins Beaumont a pipe driving machine C N Hutchins Brookshire a pipe wrench clamp and G C Steele Dallas for dry ore police report tone retained.
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