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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
1
A large wool shipment totaling 400000 sacks will be sold at 17 cents net per sack. Sheepmen disagree on selling methods causing debate over the best approach for moving the crop. industry firms and farmers weigh options as market terms divide participants.
A shipment of 400000 pounds of wool will be sent from Lampasas to Galveston for Boston, requiring a solid train. W P Darby sold stock for WW cents net, leaving about 200000 pounds in warehouses to be sold soon at a similar price. Disagreement exists among owners on bulk versus private sale, with total stock around 1750000 pounds. Sheepmen report good returns from spring clipping.
Senator Culberson returns from Washington and endorses Charles C. Middleton for Dallas postmaster. He also expresses hope for Joseph D. Sayers as inter oceanic canal commissioner.
The official states he will not resign and is held in high esteem. He is greeted by the President and Cabinet members and congratulated on his improved health amid circulating conspiracy claims.
Special to The Light reports Postmaster General Payne is better today and attended a cabinet meeting. The President and cabinet colleagues expressed esteem for him, with friends saying no resignation is expected. General Dick notes Payne will act according to his health.
Washington officials and minor post office chiefs accuse a conspiracy by their superiors over irregularities. They have not filed open charges but threaten to reveal information to Postmaster General Payne and the President if credible evidence points to responsible parties.
Washington June 27 strong intimations from pro Russian sources say if President Roosevelt sends the petition of B Nai Prith regarding Jews in Russia to the Russian Government the czarist regime will refuse to receive it outright.
Washington June 27 Senator Hanna stated he will not resign as chairman of the Republican national committee. He said he does not intend to resign and will lay down the gavel after the next national convention opens when his term of office expires.
Joe Lee Jameson president of the Texas division of the Travelers' Protective association announces the first quarterly meeting of the state board of directors under the present administration will be held in Austin on the evening of July 11 at the Driskill hotel. The meeting will address changes in the national constitution adopted at the Indianapolis convention and consider other important business. Post F expresses appreciation for the selection of one of its members as state president.
Washington June 27 One official in the fourth assistant postmaster general office notes a protracted contest for the Dallas postmastership with no end in sight and says it may take several days or weeks. There are fourteen or more candidates and their friends frequent the post office department daily, giving the impression that half of Texas is in the city. Texans have been less prominent at the White House and post office department recently than earlier in the week.
Washington D C June The postoffice at Biddle Scurry county has been neers ee take effect from June 30 Mail name to Snyder the nearest postafl Special service ordered es tablished at Elsworthson County from Denison Texas
Richmond June 27. The "shoot to kill" order given to troops is affecting the riot prone sections of the population. There has been no extensive rioting today though streetcars operated on all city lines.
President Roosevelt plans a formal July 4 opening of the new cable linking the United States and Manila. A dispatch from Saga more hill to Governor Taft at Manila confirms the event and notes shading conditions for the ceremony.
Walter F. Lewis aged 55 a shoe drummer was killed this afternoon at St Edward's college Austin Texas. While riding a runaway used for hauling bride and mortar he lost control on descent his bicycle twisted and fell his head struck a sock fracturing the skull. A bone pierced the brain. He died about an hour after reaching home. He leaves a wife and six children including Lieutenant George Lewis in the US army stationed at Fort Thomas Kentucky. His last words were Press claim.
Investigation ordered after shocking outrages reported to the governor. Evidence presented to substantiate charges. Lease system may be knocked out as part of the reform push. Authorities focus on accountability and potential shutdown of the lease arrangement.
Atlanta June 27 Governor Terrell orders a formal investigation of Georgia convict camps after evidence shows brutality and shocking outrages. The move targets the lease system, seeking to expose abuses and restore oversight. The investigation aims to curb mistreatment and reform the system.
Mrs Charles Hoffman found her husband dead in a bath tub on returning from a drive in Austin Texas at nine o clock. Authorities believe drowning and possible apoplexy caused the death. The dying man kicked out the tub plug and water escaped while he could not recover.
W 8 Moore of Dallas is in Washington on personal business and will stay only a few days. Senator Bailey and his wife Mrs Bailey with their two sons spent a brief time in Washington then left for New York City before continuing to Alexander Bay for the summer. Representative Cooper remains in Washington and plans to stay for some time.
The Davy Crocket night train on the Sap route between San Antonio and Houston has run late only six times in sixty days to reach Houston and only twice in arriving in this city. The record is unlikely to be beaten by any road in Texas and highlights the efficiency of passenger officials.
The I. and G. N. railway offers a special rate to New Braunfels and return on a count of the German convention being held there. The Sap’s first mountain Sunday excursion to Kerrville today promises to be an enjoyable affair.
New York reports Cunard withdraws from the North Atlantic conference and will sell through steerage tickets to continental ports, signaling a rate war among the great trans Atlantic lines as traffic develops into a fierce competition.
In Boston on June 27 authoritative sources say a gathering of leading Republicans will meet at Warwick on August 10 to shape the Aldriel currency bill. Delegates connected with the administration will attend to finalize proposals and strategy.
Courts in Bexar County edge toward summer adjournment as drawings close and city verdicts loom. Convicts await sentencing while notes and memos stack in the corridors before the courthouse empties for the vacation period.
A state verdict orders the death penalty for Ernest Thompson after a second trial over the rape of a 15 year old girl near Adking station in Bexar county. Special Judge Haltom orders a 24 member venire to handle urgent jail cases to clear summer dockets. Thompson, deemed over 17 at offense time, faces imminent execution alongside another death row inmate, General Wilson.
Ella ONeill and others sue the City of San Antonio for 15000 in damages after a fall on a defective pavement near the new market house. Jury returns verdict for the defendant.
T W Campbell as receiver for the estate of Arthur McNutt files a separate bull against Fabian Sorola Natividad Martinez Alberto Garza Refugio Lopez Cervera Lopez Francisco Saldano for possession and rent. Plaintiff claims the defendants hold no legal title to houses on Rock Quarry road and land just east of Tobin Hill or Crockett Place.
Judge Clarke of the Thirty-seventh District Court, recently ill, is reported improved and hopeful to try the sulphur wells this week. Next week marks the final week of the June term. adjournment is planned for next Saturday evening. Three sheriffs visited the city, including Purvis of Tarrant County Fort Worth, Sanders of Lockhart Caldwell County, and Seidemann of Seguin Guadalupe County, with Purvis taking two prisoners to Fort Worth. Victor Kellar presented his diploma before the district courts, the beautifully en Gros diploma signed by Gerome Cassiano. In precinct No 2 Justice Court, civil suits occupied the day. Judges Adams and Umscheid had cases last night. County Commissioners Court approved official reports and met for equalization, with a dispatch noting bar admissions for K. F. Huppert and August Brgr in Bexar County.
A San Antonio business meeting advocates raising 5450 beyond government price to fund Fort Sam Houston’s expansion to twice its size. Citizens urged to donate before Monday to secure 114 acres and related building expenditures, with committees canvassing the city to gather funds.
Gerome Cassiano, clerk of the Fifty seventh District court, filed transcripts for several convicts held in Bexar county jail awaiting penitentiary terms. Reyes Valdez faces two years for burglary with intent. Cuisto Colompa and Li Looney receive two years each for forgery. Harry Lacey four separate two year terms for burglary with intent. Sidney Porter three burglary with intent cases. Will Hill two years for one case. W. H. McRae was freed after contempt fines and jail time.
The Junior League of the Y M C A will hold its last meeting in the present auditorium at 3 p m. Today Rev W Nelson will address the boys. On Monday the association moves to temporary quarters on the fourth floor of the Alamo Insurance Building with a gymnasium, baths, and a study room to be shared, while plans for a new building proceed.
Anastacio Santillana, a Mexican, lay bleeding on Laredo street near Alazan creek at 6 30 after being struck from behind while grass cutting. He was taken to city hospital with a deep head wound and later gave a statement at the police station about the assault and attempt.
The St Mary's alumni banquet at the Bexar hotel was well attended by San Antonio's leading citizens. John C. Sullivan presided as master of ceremonies, with remarks from Bro. George Deck and others. Prominent attendees included VO John P. Campbell Postmaster G Clifford Bro Charles and Bro John Wolf.
June 27 reports from New York say Congress faces a critical decision on a Panama route issue. Details indicate a broad policy debate involving transportation and international considerations, with potential implications for commerce and regional interests.
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