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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
1
Captain Garrett B. Scott former Grimes county sheriff has been jailed in Bexar County on murder and conspiracy charges. His father P. N. Scott has secured bonds of 5000 in each case, expected to arrive tomorrow, and Scott hopes for acquittal at trial.
A little girl at George Mines residence on Sin Pedro avenue swallowed gasoline while cleaning a bath. The water carried gasoline to the surface and the child fainted with spasm then recovered. doctors feared for her life but she is now out of danger. Lania Sehlegning returned from a two month visit to Mexico where he worked as a brakeman on the International Mexicano.
Washington March 29 Texas lawmakers say constituents push for reprint of a horse disease book. Supply exhausted require congressional authority to reprint. House approval pending Senate action. Other notes include Burleson on relief mission to Boer lines and local Texas posts changes.
Judge R H Ward of San Antonio filed a mandamus suit in the Texas Supreme Court against Land Commissioner Charles Rogan for the Wolquitt tignor Mining Co to compel acceptance of a patent fee and final payment receipt on a 21 acre Brewster County mining claim. The Commissioner refused to file the final receipt or issue a patent citing Lehendell vs. aan casting doubt on patent validity for mineral claims not designated as mineral hearing by the geological survey.
State Superintendent Arthur Lefevre outlines election dates for trustees in common districts set for April 5 and independent districts set for May 8. One trustee elected per common district and three per independent district this even year.
Will Jones, a colored employee at the Shippers' Compress in Verrell Texas, was instantly killed when he fell between the jaws of a press at noon. His body was mashed to a pulp.
Washington March 29 The President transmitted to the House the correspondence and papers concerning Lieutenant General Miles request for duty in the Philippines. The move follows a resolution by Burleson of Lexas passed March 20.
Chinese officials report a massive riot in Ta Ming Fu, Chi Li province, with a death toll possibly around a thousand though officials cautioned the figure may be exaggerated. The disaster underscores widespread unrest in the region.
Word from the Bisbee railway graders camp at Carrizilla New Mexico reports a laborer who had just been paid off was waylaid and beaten by two tramp assailants. They robbed him of all his money using tram bars and mortally injured him in pursuit of the robbers.
The article reports about the selection of a new pensions commissioner under political pressure from officials and the President. It mentions potential nominees James L. Davenport and Frank Gophell with ties to the interior department and Cleveland era precedent.
In Austin today charters were filed for Miller Bros Manufacturing of Galveston with 30000 capital, The Southern Car Manufacturing and Supply of Beaumont with 1100000 capital, P D Hauser Son Floral of San Antonio with 50000 capital, Navasota Diir and Stationery of Navasota with 10000 capital, and The Spiritualist Society of Galveston with property valued at about 1500. The Lone Star Oil and Fuel of South Dakota received a Texas permit with 85000000 capital. Houston Drug Co amended its charter boosting capital from 100000 to 200000. The International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Dallas received a Texas business permit and The Family Friends of Deed of Marlin also granted one. State Insurance reports note fourteen old line insurers retired and fifteen new admitted in 1909.
Special to the Sunday Light reports Senator Allison predicts Congress will adjourn between May 2 and June 1. The idea surprises many as the session was expected to run into July due to heavy business. Some doubt Allison but history shows rapid work when haste exists. Both chambers aim to close before elections next fall.
Washington reports Berlin's enmity toward Britain may block the peace with Emperor William's ally Japan. The article notes Britain and Japan insisting Manchuria is within the scope of their agreement, while Germany remains uncooperative and offers no proof of abandoning assurances.
Reported in New York that E. H. Harriman will resign as president of the Southern Pacific soon after returning from a Pacific coast trip. It is believed that M. Felton Jr., president of the Chicago and Alton, will succeed him as head of the system.
Miss Tillig Murphy, popular young lady, receives a farewell party at her father J Murphy's Crockett street home. She departs for Chicago this morning to enter college and will be away for two years.
A young man claimed a fruit vendor passed a counterfeit dollar to him, but inspection showed he tried to use it himself after buying ten cents of fruit. The officer arrested him, later turning him over to federal authorities. He said he got the note from a city man and homeward bound he listed as Laredo.
John G. Willner of Portland Texas talks with San sas Pass railroad officials about oil uses beyond fuel and lubrication. He is developing land near Portland and elsewhere on the Sap river and experiments Beaumont oil to eradicate cabbage pests, reporting favorable outlook for a strong crop.
The Battle of Flowers fundraiser gains firm support from major firms and local businesses. Deputies seek tent and float ideas for April 20 to 25 events while railroad officials plan advertising and parade logistics. Schools and clubs prepare decorated vehicles as President Hart praises committee efforts and civic participation.
The rooms open 2 to 4 today with Junior Bible lassies at 2. Mr Roney and the Roney boys sing. Admission by ticket for boys. outsiders pay fifteen cents. A stereopticon program from Chicago shows World views and Life of Christ. four o'clock meeting open to all. J Williams of New York to speak. Ladies auxiliary convert date postponed to April 14.
The State Department declares Walter Christmas an irresponsible adventurer who claimed to be an agent of international bribery tied to the transfer of the Danish West Indies. This detail appears in a Sunday Night Washington report dated March 20.
The PTA held a complimentary social for members and families at the UC Hall on Commerce and Navarro. An informal evening featured dancing with vocal and instrumental music in memory of Auld Lang Syne, attended by members with wives and children in force.
Austin March 29 the State Educational Department issued a statement urging proper observance of San Jacinto Day in public schools to instill patriotism in pupils.
The board ordered an election to fill three vacancies on the school trustees, with Goggan Maverick and Sloan term expirations prompting candidacy. Cooking from the Women's Club will begin in select grades, after hours, funded by the club.
Francis Bull of San Antonio aided in three rescues during a New York pier fire that destroyed boats and killed several. Naval reserves helped firefighters and saved Captain Anderson's wife and baby, who were pulled from flames onto floating hay bales before hospitalization. The incident left the captain and his wife uninjured apart from shock. the baby remained critically ill.
Spanish War Veterans command No. 57 held a large meeting at Scholz's hall on Alamo street with First Lieutenant W. E. Kalb presiding. Five new members were admitted and twelve applications considered as ceremonies were postponed due to Captain Lewis Maverick’s absence. The group nears three hundred members with many local war veterans and notable officers in its ranks. General L. R. Hare and First Lieutenant J. M. Burroughs are charter officers.
Officer Robalin arrested a 36 year old man on Morales street near the railroad for lunacy. He claimed Boston as home and said he was a steamtitter. Hospitalized for consumption he feared electricity surrounding him and stood on dry leaves to avoid electrocution.
Deputy District Clerk Gercene F Cas-siano filed criminal transcripts showing Arthur Meyer and Frank Sanders convicted of burglary with two and three year terms, Arthur Caldwell embezzlement for five years, and Juan Aguilar alias Pedro Torres theft of two males for five years. They will be taken to the penitentiary by Contractor Davis tomorrow.
A farmer was duped by three confidence men on West Houston Street Friday night after drawing him into a poker game they induced him to reveal his cash. The victim reported the robbery to police and detectives are investigating.
At a union meeting last night about one hundred members of the Electrical Workers' Union endorsed B. Callan and J. T. Little as candidates for the State legislature.
Stegner and Lelan Williams along with Manuel Segovia and Marcella de la Pon are listed in the Hymebenal proceedings.
A Democratic primary is called for San Antonio to nominate a candidate for the vacant office following Augustus Lewy's death. Voting will occur Saturday in wards 3 through 8 at designated halls and ticket offices from 4 to 9 pm. Interested Democrats must inform the city executive committee and pledge to accept the primary result.
Congress man Burleson reports U S Department of Forestry has supplied from hundred shade trees for planting on the University campus. Bids for a new women's building will be opened April 18 by the Board of Regents building committee. A city water system project will bring piping to the campus and an elevated tank, enabling year round greenery and improved campus prospects.
The San Antonio Frohsinn Sing society held its Easter ball at Mission garden with an invited, well received program. A large crowd danced to an excellent orchestra into the early hours, reflecting credit on the organizing committee led by Charles Maurer and Charlet.
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