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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1903
Page
1
The men connected with the dynamiting case were remanded to jai after failing to post bond and await trial. One man was identified as purchasing explosives, and the sheriff would have welcomed swift justice. The horses ran on the regular schedule last night and no violence was reported to the traction company by 9:30 PM.
Frank Holcomb secretary of the Street Car Men's union J P Holcomb and F S Boyt business agent of Carpenters unions 717 and 460 face grand jury indictments for assault to murder and dynamiting a street car. Bonds set high as police tie a purchase of dynamite to a hardware store.
W W Welch a 41 year old former Texas and Pacific freight conductor, suffering ill health after a railroad wreck, shot himself in the mouth with a .38 and died in his bath at 1024 West Houston Street, San Antonio. His wife and two children survive. Police and coroner investigated. revolver found, ball lodged in brain. body turned to undertaker.
Dallas officials report plans by the Texas Retail Hardware and Implement Association to organize meetings in January to oppose an occupation tax. The executive committee of the association will meet here to discuss the campaign and strategy for the effort.
Joe Angelo, an Italian residing in Waco Texas, turned himself in to Constable Lee Jenkins after a Thursday night shooting that killed a negro named Adam Washington. Angelo says he fired accidentally while defending himself during a fight with Henry Smith at his business door. Washington was outside when Angelo fired, striking him by accident as Smith allegedly threatened with a pistol.
A young couple claiming Coryell county origin applied yesterday to the County Clerk for a marriage license. They were questioned as the girl wore short dresses and appeared underage or not properly prepared. The prudent response and the need for proper consent led to a refusal.
Independence Louisiana December 26 two dead eight seriously hurt and many more injured as panic erupted during a Christmas tree celebration in a crowded public school building. The blaze on stage caused cries of fire and a stampede as people rushed to exit. After the fire was controlled many children were crushed in the crowd. a few cool-headed bystanders tried to calm the panic.
Special to The Light reports that in McLaurine near Hattiesburg on December 26 J P Pyburn and W W Robinson farmers clashed over an alleged unpaid debt. Pyburn was cut to death by Robinson in the ensuing dispute.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Tex Dec 26 Dave Gay a 32 year old painter was probably fatally shot this evening by Eunice Ferrill a woman in self defense authorities report the incident occurred in Fort Worth Texas and the outcome is under investigation
In Brownsville Tennessee on December 26 one man was killed and four others seriously wounded in a violent confrontation near Rudolph over a dispute about a few dollars.
The Light reports New York Tammany Hall faces pressure to back Hearst for the Democratic presidential nomination. Murphy publicly acts as party leader while pledges remain unpledged until the state convention meeting.
Senator Hanna has declined to serve again as chairman of the Republican National Committee, citing health reasons. Senator Millard, returning from Washington, says the selection of a new chairman and secretary was not settled, and Hanna would not undertake the strenuous work.
Boston Dec 26 Massachusetts Democrats organize a systematic movement to nominate Olney for president. A boom will be started next month as the party builds support for the candidacy.
Sigmund Engelking, a rising young lawyer, succeeds A. G. Foster as assistant United States attorney in El Paso, appointed by Hon. Terrell. The transfer follows his recognition by officials and marks a notable step in local legal circles.
Washington December 26 Texas members anticipate local legislation after Congress reconvenes in January. River and harbor bill prospects improve with a Texas representative on the committee. Buffalo Bill Cody, now in Washington, praises England trip and Wyoming prospects. Rural carriers appointed at Greenville Jacksonville Waxahachie and Waxahachie. National bank officials updated. postmasters named in Dunn Smith Ferry and Wewaka. rural routes ordered at Florence.
Houston Chronicle reports an English American syndicate plans a six month program to develop Fayette county kaolin beds for pottery ware. A large Houston plant may be built to produce fine table ware and dishes, with rail access and substantial capital. The venture includes shipments to England and tests showing high quality clay.
Brass on bedsteads should be rubbed daily with a soft cloth and, when discolored, a little sweet oil rubbed in with a finishing polish by chamois. Ordinary brass polish will destroy the latquer finish and cause tarnish.
A garbed man mimicking a damage lawyer lures a boy, driving him to stumble and cry. He pockets money, offering a dollar to each child who feigns injury, teaching a crude method to exploit passing drivers for easy gains. The scene underscores a rising, deceptive practice in the city.
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