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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1902
Page
1
City officials appear set to require water metres after secret caucus where expert Chester B. Davis urged metering to curb a reported 5,000 gallons daily waste. Davis proposed a larger reservoir and stronger pressure while balancing returns to the company and city.
Special to the Sunday Light from Austin Texas June 7 the legislative investigating committee presses its probe into the Confederate Home amid disputes over condition and mismanagement the home’s board defending its findings urging a veteran panel to review the matter Dr Wright supports the committee while calling for hospital improvements the panel finishes treasury and comptroller work and plans to conclude by June 28 with most clerical staff released and remaining experts assisting.
Henry Allen Boyd, president of the Emancipation celebration committee, received the official program yesterday. The book-form program comes from an Afro American publishing house run by Boyd's father and includes likenesses of all celebration officers and other prominent local Black residents.
Fire Chief Tobin commissioned the new hose and chemical wagon at Ne. 2 yesterday. The apparatus is described as the finest in the department. The old Ne. 2 wagon was moved to Sunset, and the Sunset wagon will go to the chemical station on Market Street temporarily until a new suburban station is established.
Washington June 7 president roosevelt commissions Richard W. G. Welling of New York as ambassador extraordinary to investigate the Philippines and Hawaii. Welling will tour the islands for several months and report directly to the president on conditions and alleged of water cure practices. results may shape future government recommendations to Congress.
Navy announces court of inquiry recommends court martial for Lieut John S Doddridge Capt Robert F Wynne and Assistant Surgeon Robert E Ledbetter on unbecoming conduct in public. Cadet James C Kress and Private Wilfred Lanjyley see no further action. Admiral Crowinshield disapproves adverse findings citing insufficient evidence.
Federal grand jury seeks statements from all city retail butchers on Monday. It will probe packing houses methods, uniform price lists, advances, and a reported blacklist kept by packers.
San Antonio based Railway Mail service chief clerk H Montgomery visited Alice to review Clerk H Christian's case. Local San Antonians registered in Alice include Thos Booth, Geo Burleigh, A M Patterson, J Licardie, Mrs Chapman and family. Rain remains scarce, threatening crops and stock. melon crop likely to fail. The Texas Mexican National road bed widening is complete and the first standard gauge train is set to run tomorrow.
Special to the Daily from Austin Texas reports Prof. T. G. Harris was re-elected superintendent of the city public schools at a regular board meeting. Harris, a longtime educator, is praised as one of the best in the state as preparations begin for improving schooling, including provisions for colored children.
Special to the Daily Light describes the Texas secretary of state plan to mail antitrust affidavits to all domestic and foreign corporations doing business in Texas starting July 1. The letter requires company officers to declare no part of their business is in trusts or combines and to return sworn affidavits within 30 days or face reporting to prosecutors.
Austin Texas June 7 Joe Cartat a German 42 was arrested at 3 30 this morning on a charge of ravishing Mrs Leakman 49 at her Hyde Park home. The woman told an officer she was outraged by Cartat who had been picked for Mr Leakman. At police headquarters Cartat offered little beyond denial.
Washington June 7 Representative Ball of Texas left for Hinton West Virginia last night to deliver a political address today. Francis H Barton was nominated today for postmaster at Terrell.
Austin Texas June 7 The Bay City Irrigation company of LaGrange filed an amendment to its charter in the secretary of state's department increasing its capital stock from 225000 to 300000 dollars.
Austin June 7 Chairman Tray Henderson announces findings on Texas permanent school fund showing a substantial deficit and misapplied funds. He cites constitutional provisions and identifies losses from bond premiums clerical payments and railroad bonds, urging repayment to the common free school fund and warning of further revelations about the State University.
Captain Barry of the cruiser Dixie, back from delivering supplies to West Indies victims, says Martinique is not as hard hit as St Vincent. Martinique has fair supplies and no new eruptions feared. only 12 square miles devasted. St Vincent suffers devastation across about a third of the island. plantations and orchards destroyed, livelihoods ruined, leaving thousands in need of aid.
Land Commissioner Charles Rogan announced land forfeitures dated June 3 for nonpayment of interest due November 1901. Notices will be mailed to county clerks June 10 naming the forfeited lands, including school land across various counties and some valuable mineral lands.
Washington June 7 The President met Senator Hanna for a lengthy White House conference to discuss possible steps toward settling the coal strike. No definite plan was announced.
New York June 7 corroboration supports report that TI. C. Havemeyer president of American Sugar Refining and associates have virtually absorbed the beet sugar industry of the majority. The in town today Havemeyer was absent.
The International Court of Arbitration was notified that the United States and Mexico will submit a damages dispute over church property in California to the court. If ratified, it would be the court’s first case.
In Kansas June 7 officers report General Miles returned west at his own expense while other Ordnance Board members received War Department transport. The situation suggests Miles remains on probation and risks Roosevelt retirement threats if he does not limit duties. Colonel Whitney accompanied him.
Sheriff Heathcock brought Fred Cole a 15 year old colored youth from the county jail after Deputy Sheriff John K E Trainer arrested him Friday in Grant Yeels house near Gray's place on the county line. He is charged with criminally assaulting a ten year old colored girl.
Police Sergeant W. L. Bryan submitted his resignation to City Marshal Vaart Riper last evening, ending his service with the department.
Rome June 7 The Papal Secretary of State Cardinal Rampolla met the Pope in private audience on the Philippines land issue The Pope has not yet named a five member cardinals commission to study the matter Five cardinals are Vannutelli Catelli Vituto plus two others Cardinal Rampolla hosted Governor Taft whose reported interview was said to be faked by Italian outlets
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt remains committed to a reciprocity trade agreement with Cuba, the position he urged in his Congress message over six months ago. He repeated the stance to several visitors today.
The Republican Congressional campaign will set up headquarters in New York City with a Chicago branch and a Washington literary bureau. Babcock will lead the New York office with Sherman, Loudenslager, and Overstreet. Hull will run the Chicago branch. Centralizing in New York and New Jersey, Republicans aim to meet Democrats on their chosen grounds.
Washington reports Senator Cullom of Illinois will retire after his current term ends and spend his remaining days in rest. Circulating rumors claim he might pursue a bid against President Roosevelt for the Illinois delegation in the next National convention to win support for his own nomination.
Special to the Sunday Light from Austin Texas June 7 The Railroad Commission heard testimony in the crossing case of the New York and Texas Mexican Railway company against the Belt Railway company The dispute concerns a grade crossing at Cane Belt Bay City versus an overhead crossing Present were E B Cushing Southern Pacific Houston Jonathan Lane Cane Belt president and F C Proctor for New York and Texas Mexican Railway Co
Special to the Sunday Light Austin June 7 three incorporations filed in the Secretary of State office include Lane City Rice Milling Company of Lane City Wharton county with 100000 capital stock. Incorporators KE Arnin W R Morrow J Lane A J Bradhaw and others. Colorado Construction Company of Lane City Wharton county with 10000 capital stock. Incorporators J Lane W T Aldridge D P Pell and Charles Boedeker Bartlett Walberg Telephone Company of Bartlett with 2000 capital stock. Incorporators W P Powell O N Ward and J T Bartlett.
On June 26 and 27, the usual entrance examinations for distant applicants to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be offered in Austin, Texas, under the charge of State See Agent.
A village at the Camb mountain pass in Vladikavkaz area was destroyed by a landslide. The Uruch mountain path collapsed, destroying the village and nearby homes. Inhabitants escaped unharmed as the slide struck.
Correspondents report mixed rumors on Cuba reciprocity, with chatter that President Roosevelt supports tariff relief and a Senate shift toward reduction. Beet sugar leaders doubt a change, while administration factions refuse to ease pressure, keeping all parties cautious about the rumored shift.
At a meeting the Union Park Gun Club changed its name to Gun Club and planned a June bird shoot with six clay events and 100 birds. Visiting clubs invited, Harvard Club to shoot June 15 with 100 birds as tickets. Will Orth elected president, Hickman and Shields elected officers, six new members added, financials reviewed. shoot to occur at 6 p.m. with many shooters expected.
Deputy Sheriff Tony Krause reports horses recovered and a theft arrest made yesterday. Sheriff DeWitt Captain Nevill and Sheriff Tobin coordinated after a postal affidavit in Dusik court. A defendant, linked to a dairy and a priest of St Hwig, allegedly sold a team of horses to mortgage to a San Antonio firm. The horses have been recovered.
The alumni association of Bt. Bia College reports favorable progress for the banquet. Committee members Hernan F Set les TL Plorian and John will ensure completion, with plans for a hotel venue and a date yet to be fixed.
J. M. Knieht of Bouston is reported missing while traveling through the Southern line. The well known Kyle resident was last seen near the route, with authorities alerted and search efforts underway.
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