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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
GRAND JURY FREES
BOY WHO KILLED
HIS STEP-FATHER
Mother Anxiously A.0aits
Verdict at County
. Court House.

A mother bearing unmistakable evil
dence of a life of hard toll, her face
showing plainly the anxiety Of many
days, several small children huddled
about her and an older son standing
watch nearby, formed pathetic group
on the front steps of the Bexar coun-
~ courthouse the greater part Of Sat
urday. The mother and son were
awaiting news from the 9th District
Court grand jury which was inyesti-
eating murder charge against Jose
Gonzales. the woman's young son. AL
though the grand jury was not sched-
uled to report until noon, the mother
and her charges began their vigil early
in the day. .<.-r etr ....-
Sitting in the blazing afternoon sun.
the pathetic figures watched expect
antly for some officer to come from
the courthouse with the news that the
boy had been freed. For. according
to testimony brought out ut preilm-
mary trial, Gonzales had shot his
stepfather, Pedro Contreras, after the
latter had attacked his mother. The
boys plea was self-defense.
Due to the large number of mo
bills" returned by the grand jury,
among which was one which meant
freedom to young Gonzales, the sher-
ifs office was not aware that the
youth had been exonerated until late
afternoon. When this fact was estab-
lished, however the jailer was notified
to release the man. The mother and
brother, informed of this fact, quickly
quilted their. post at the courthouse
and hurried to the Jail TO greet the
liberated boy. They returned Satur-
lay night; to their farm, TO resume
heir work so rudely interrupted by
he tragedy. T. - r--s
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
CHARGES ARE FILED
Oil Promoter Makes $1,000 Bond and
Is Released.

Fort Worth, Tex. Sept. 1.-Glen
Craig Tobias, promoter, of Los Au-
geles and Fort Worth, arrested in
New York August 3, by request of the
federal authorities in Portland, Ore,
on white slavery charges, according to
word received here Saturday. Friday
was released in $1,000 bail and remov-
al proceedings were put off until Oc-
tober 20, on the understanding that
he then would consent to return TO
Portland.
Tobias is under Indictment on
charge of having transported Miss Lou
Ellen Dickens, stenographer, from
Kansas City to Portland, for immoral
purposes.
He has been married three times.
His father, who lives in Los Ange-
les. is said to be connected with the
War Department.
When Tobias was first arrested, bail
was fixed at $1,000.
1t was raised to $4,000 when the
federal authorities learned of his al
legged connection with the sale Of oil
stocks in Fort Worth and Dallas.
The United States attorneys office
here Saturday consented TO the reduc-
ton to $1,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
MINERS ARE
READY FOR 4
L0NCSTR|KE
Pinchot Peace Plan Nego-
tiations Are at Stand
still.
BREAK RUMORS HEARD
Union Men Quit-156,000
Workers May Walk
Out,
BREAK RUMORS HEARD

Harrisburg. Pa, Sept. t.-Anthra-
cite mine union chiefs made prepare
tons tonight for long strike against
the coal operators.
While negotiations on the Pinchot
peace plan remained at a standstill
until Wednesday, the district union
presidents went back to their consti-
tuent strikers in the fields to take
them word of the temporary failure.
The two factions are practically as
wide apart as they have ever been, the
United Press is informed by an I'M
questionable authority who sat in the
conferences.
The debate between the conferees
today became "too hot" this inform
ant said, and the meeting was ad-
iourned TO allow the two sides to rest
for q while.
This action was taken to avoid a
direct break.
Governor Pinehot issued a state
ment tonight in which he said he "was
encouraged" over the developments.
He said: "The essential and en-
COuTuSluS luCl 10 tudI tuc HSSotio-
tons which yesterday were tagging,
still are going on"
No Private Quarrel.
"This is not private quarrel, :"
Pinchot said
Neither miners nor operators have
any right to disregard or overlook the
public suffering which would follow a
prolonged strike.
I'VE have seen public patience
pushed beyond endurance before and
we have seen the results"
Meantime information reaching
headquarters of the miners here indi-
Gated that the strike was fully effec-
tive in all districts and that the men
we're enthusiastic.
The full force of the walkout may
amount to 10000 men, according TO
union estimates.
Operators said they had no informa-
ton concerning the suspension.
The statement of the governor said
both sides suggested the adjournment
of meetings, which have been in prog
ress here since last Monday.
The conferees agreed to meet again
Wednesday at . p. m.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
U. S. MARSHALS SEEK
PROMOTERS NAMED !.
IN OIL INDICTMENTS
Houston Petroleum Circles
Tren1ble as Round
up Begins.

Houston, Tex, Sept. IAN air Of
-uneasincss pervaded focal oil circles
tonight as United States marshals
armed with warrants, r,arched for al
legged fake oil. stock promoters indicted
by the federal grand jury last night.
The promoters, the exact number
Of whom is unknown, were named in a
blanket indictment returned by the
jury. Their names. will not be made
public until arrests are made. Z
Several of the men believed indicted
are officials of companies nationally
known during the height of the oil
boom in Texas n few years ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
U. s. FLEET TO AID

Washington, ID. C., Sept. T.
Orders have been dispatched to
the American Asiatic fleet now
stationed near Port Arthur on
the coast Of China to send vessels
at once to render aid TO the earth
Quake-stricken city of Yokohama,
it was stated at the Navy Depart
ment tonight.
President Coolidge tonight sent
to the emperor os Japan a mes
sage of sympathy and the offer
of any assistance in the power Of
the United States.
The text of the Presidents mes
sage to the emperor follows:
SAT the moment when news of
the great disaster which has be-
fallen the people of Japan is be-
ing received, / am moved 10 offer
you in my name ar d in the name
Of the American people, the most
heartfelt sympathy, and to ex-
press to Your Majesty my sim
cere desire to be Of any possible
assistance in allev ating the ter
rible suffering of your people"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
STAR CHAMBER :
RULE ORDERED
IN TULSA, OKLA.
Iron Hand Of Military to
Force Truth Out Of
Witnesses.
MORE TROOPS ARRIVE
Civil Action Suspended;
Police and Sheriff Pow.
er Taken Over.
MORE TROOPS ARRIVE

Oklahoma City. OlGa.. Sept. L.
Governor J. c. Walton has demanded
that the story of the "insurrection'
against constituted authorities in
Tulsa by mobs of flogsers shall be
made public.
Witnesses haven't been telling the
truth about whipping parties. put we
will make them tell" Aldrich Blake,
counsellor to the governor said to-
day.
ute governor has the power Of n
George III in Tulsa.
"The Only recourse anyone now IN
Tulsa would have would be by civil
actioa against the adjutant general
followin; the conclusion of marital
law
Tulsa, Okla, Sept. ALI civil pro-
cedure was suspended in Tulsa to-
night.
Military rule was supreme.
Civil court action was suspended.
Police and sheriff power was as
stunned by troops, ordered here by Gov.
J. c. Walton to investigate floggings.
Three hundred additional guards
men arrived during the day to assist
The troops who have enforced martial
law here for the last week.
Citizens were ordered to give up
arms and ammunition.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
TEXAS FLOATING
RUM PALACE TO
OPEN SEPT. 10
Drinks to Be Served at
Pre-lDar Prices OFF
Galveston.

Houston Tex, Sept. 1.-The open
ing of the renovated schooner "Atlan-
tico" as a floating rum palace" off
Galveston beach has been delayed I'M
til September 10, Capt. n. $. Cope
land, owner of the boat, said today.
1t was originally planned to open
the vessel today but delay in COM
pleting the furnishings of the boat
made this impossible.
Stocks of wines, beer and other
liquor are on the way from Europe
to stock the vessel.
Pre-war prices will be charged.
A complete cabaret also will be OPP
Grated aboard the ship.
Declaring his boat is without means
of propulsion and. in effect, is not a
ship, but an island, Copeland said to-
night that he anticipated no trouble
with federal officials over possible vi
olation of the prohibition laws.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
. W. P. HOBBY HERE
Former Governor and Party to Tour
Southwest Texas.

W. p. Hobby of Beaumont, formerly
governor of Texas, in company with
a number of friends arrived in San An
tonic late Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Hobby declared he is in this city mere
ly on pleasure. t being his intention
Of making a tour of Southwest Texas.
He will leave this city shortly. after
which he will visit the principal
towns in this territory. returning to
Beaumont in about ten days.
With Mr.. Hobby are his brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Hobby,
Judge Charles II. Bond of Harris
county, and Charles Moore and Win
Ward of Dallas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02

I A message received from the Radio
Corporation of Americas Tomioka
station at G so tonight said a refugee
reaching Sendai had told a narrowing
tale of the Toxic situation.
The refugee reported that at the
first shock of the earthquake several
buildings collapsed and fire broke out
in many places.
The towns of Fukagwa and SEMI
have been totally destroyed, the refus
gee said, and that the death toll in
and about the imperial city is stag
gering.
The flames which are destroying
broke out in the Mitsukashi depart.
ment store and spread in all direc>'
tions. ~
The headquarters of the Metropolis.
tan police force has been destroyed
and the imperial theater reduced to
ashes, the refugee rported to the radio
station. The city was still in flames
when the refugee departed northward
with fire spreading toward Senjuans
Shinagawa.
The flames of the burning city may
be seen for a distance of seven mlies,
the dispatch said.
Railroad bridges have collapsed in
many places.
The latest word TO be received II
that the Toxic conflagration is rapid
ly Spreading to surrounding towns
and with the Yokohama conflagraticn
is reducing TO ashes the busy centers
along the Gulf of Tokyo.
From the description which, ale
though brief, was charged with signi-
icance, it appears that much of the
business section of the "City Of the
sun" has been DESTROYED.
Buildings Are Leyeled.
Many buildings were leveled by the
quake.
Others are being burned to the
ground as the fire gains Roadway, eat
ing its way along on the ruins Of those
made kindling by the earth's upheavaL
Department stores, railway stations,
clubs where the peers of the empire
are wont to gather, commercial strue-
lures, one of these twelve stories in
height. an original gamble" in tnat
land of earth tremors. have been wiped
Oul ulGc>tc vi d(krc IA "a
tent. have taken their places, the radio
word said.
The fire broke out in q score OK
places at once. roaring through the
business and residential sections, this
message indicates. and rapidly find
ing its way TO nearby cities and vii
lagos.
What the situation may be Is only .
matter of conjecture.
Most of the details contained in
the message from Tomioka were CLEAN
ed from the newspaper OF Sendst
which apparently was just on the edgs
of the earthquake.
Its railway station was leveled.
"The damage due TO the earth
quake this message said, did not
extend to the western side OF Hondo,
but on the east side it was Of tsrrific
force"
A tidal wave followed the temblor
in the vicinity Of Yokohama. but Whist
lis extent was and what damage 10
did. cannot be ascertained.
The harbor OF lokohams, the ses-
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
NO ARRESTS MADE
Officers Search for Persons Indicted
for Oil Frauds.

Houston, Tex. Sept. NO arrests
have been made on the second indict-
ment returned late Friday by the fed
eral grand jury in its investigation OF
alleged violations and conspiracy TO
violate the postal laws of the United
States, according TO attaches of the
United States marshals office, but
they may be expected momentarily.
The court ordered instanter proceed
ings issued by the clerk. which will
be turned over TO the marshal's of
flee for service.
No announcement of the. number of
persons involved was given out as the
court announced from the bench that
all information relative TO the indict-
ment would be withheld until the per-
sons named in it had been placed I'M
der arrest 81
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
MOURNING AT AN END
Flags VIII Be Raised TO Full Mast
Starting Sunday.

The period of mourning for the
death of President Harding ends
Sunday, September 2, and all flags
will be raised to full mast and Off
GERS of the army will remove the
black band from their left arm.
Upon the death Of the President,
period of mourning was declared
by President Coolidge and a general
order issued to all army stations COM
manded that the flag be flown at
half staff and that all officers wear
a band of mourning.
During this period, hundreds of
flags owned by citizens and flying
over office buildings in San Antonio
have observed the rules.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02

Fort Worth,
weather complaint other towns right here is the
Furthermore that Of 37
below That's right, 81 below.
Natural quefd this the hum be extracted
for in the and dirigibes.
Special safeguards maintained to keep the insulated from
the E.
charge gives IF would his hand that
sody off
would thousand all directions
this quickly that them.
A
dgile
will the the
- - r. =.
heium the
cooking the family dinner.
Meantime. Worth weler the
rather than frequent the ciys coolest =. s1
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02

Greece offers to pay such repara-
tons as the league may fix Tor Inc
murder of the five italian boundary
commissioners early this week.
Italy's representatives, however. are
not empowered to accept the proposal
until instructed from Rome.
There is hope that the intervention
OF the league may result in breath
ing spell" during which the passions
of all concerned may subside. inns,
however. is only a hope.
Reports from Rome tell OF the
peopIe being inflamed to fever pitch.
The occupation Of Corfu, accom-
panieJ Sy the killing and wounding
of 81 Greeks, has famed Greek sentl-
ment to dangerous pitch.
The present government Is py NJ
means sure.
Former Premier Zamis has ac-
cepted leadership Of national coall-
ton party.
It is doubted that the present gov
ernment can live il the ltaiian
ultimatum is complied with.
With its overthrow, Zamis is like
IL to be called on to form new
government.
Eyes ON BalkdnS.
All eyes are on the Balkans.
Queen Marie of Roumania is an
interesting factor.
She only recently journeyed to
Paris on a mission which had for
one of its objects. the recognition OF
her son-in-law, the present king OF
Greece.
= One Of Marie's daughters is the
queen of Greece, another the queen
of Jugoslavia.
There is consequently the prospect
of the union of Roumania. Jugoslavia
and Greece in the event OF open
hostilities.
The JugosIav government today e1-
hihited its sympathy for Greece.
s dispatch from Athens tells of
official notification from Jugoslavia
TO Athens that while the internal
situation prevents the Belgrade gov
eminent from offering formal sup
port TO Greece, the Italian demands
are regarded MS exorbitant.
In the face of the gathering clouds
there is no doubt that the League of
Nations will have the full support
of England IN asserting its right of
jurisdiction.
British ships and British troops
are now within striking distance of
the area of turmoil.
There is considerable speculation
in London whether these British
forces may be called upon to en-
force the League of Nations mandate
should it seek 70 forcibly restrain
Italy from further advances against
Greece in event of negotiations fail
ing.
Reports OF Attack.
Reports as TO the attack on the
town have come from Athens.
Premier Mussolini is apparently
adamant. He is understood TO be
framing a note which is designed TO
explain fully the Italian position to
the powers of the world.
Meanwhile slips are being held in
readiness for any necessary transpor-
tation of troops.
Tee press and public, inflamed,
first b. murder of the five COM
missioners and further by the milf
tary operations at Corfu, are de-
manding that the fun terms of the
first ultimatum TO Greece be exacted
at all cost.
The official italian version of the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
EX-MAYOR KILLS SELF
indianapolis Official Killed When Gun
Goes OFF.

indianapolis. Ind. Sept. 1.-Joseph
y. Bell. former mayor of indianapolis,
accidentally killed himself here late
today while cleaning a shotgun at the
indianapolis Gun club.
The gun exploded, the charge enter
ing his abdomen.
He died before medical aid could
reach him.
Bell was mayor from 1914 to 1918.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
GREEKS PROTEST TO U. s.

Washington, ID. C.. Sept. T.
Greece tonight filed with the
United States its formal protest
against the Italian occupation of
the Island of Corfu.
The protest was incorporated in
a note filed with the State De-
partment.
A similar protest was filed with
other world powers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
CUT GASOLINE PRICE
Rate War Continues In Dallas
20 - Section.

Dallas. Tex, Sept. 1.-The rate
war in gasoline alley" is on again
when two companies posted reduc-
TONS
= The Magnolia and the Oriental are
selling at 10 cents retail.
Filling station operators predict a
stormy and unsettled price condition
will exist in Dallas as result, with
possibly prospects of 10 and 11-cent
gasoline.
Texas. Humble. Producers and
Gulf are maintaining a 16-cent re-
tail price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
Texas Woman Dies in France.

Houston, Tex, Sept. Mrs. John
NJ. King wife of Judge John NJ. King.
formerly general counsel for the Inter
national-Great Northern Railway Com
pany and now engage in general
law practice in Houston. died sudden
ly of heart failure in Paris, France.
Friday afternoon, a eablegram received
in Houston announced. The body will
be brought to Houston and the funeral
probably will be held at Navasota.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
The WEATHER
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST

West Texas: Sunday generally fair.
East Texas: Sunday partly cloudy,
probably scattered thunder showers in
east portion.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-02
ApARTMENTs. UNFURNiSHED

AGAn 4 MTIlNIo. OINECsA.NAchth<.,
THREE or FOUR ROOM UPSTAIRS
. front apartment. large private porch.
sink. gas. pantry, garage. walking dis
lance. $3.50; lights included. Travis
2649. --i f-'-
UNPUBLISHED .FTvE-RoOM APART
ments; private entrances, near school.
three-piece bath sleeping porches. ga.
rage. SIS N, Palmetto. Phone Crockett
1893. &C.,
FIRST BLOCK on GoLIAD ST. THREE
room upper apartment. sleeping porch.
southeast exposure. hall. bath. Pittsburg
heater. private entrance modern con-
veniences.- couple downstairs, very reason
able. 296 Goliad.
FOR RENT-NICE LARGE SIyE-ROoM
house in very good condition, big yard
and garage. e3l0 W. Commerce.
BEAUTIFUL LO WEIR APARTMENT,
consisting of large living and dining
room combined. sun parlor with Murphy
bed. glassed-in bed room. kitchen with
all built-ln conveniences. breakfast nook.
large porches and garage. Call Crockett
2222 or 725 West Poplar street for par
ticulars.
Other classified advertisements in Clas-
sified and Real Estate Section.
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Other classified advertisements in Clas-
sified and Real Estate Section.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
INDICTMENTS
ARE RETURNED
January Grand Jury Com.
pIetes Work-NeW Term
to Start Monday
TOTTENVILLE

TOTTENVILLE, Feb. 1.-THE
January grand jury completed its
work for the term on Monday when
1t returned eight liquor 1ndictme nts,
and indictments against two for
burglary and grand larceny. In ad-
dition to these handed in by Arthur
G. Thompson, foreman, twenty IL
quor cases were turned out. Among
those indicted on this end of the ISL
and were Charles Schopp, proprie-
tor of hotel at Prince Bay ami his
bartender, Mark Johnson. Schopp's
place was raided on December 20,
and a quantity of whiskey ana gin
were confiscated.
Thomas L. Moritz, alleged to have
sold a detective a glass of whiskey
at SIS Main street, Tottenville, 1s the
other one indicted from here.
When the February term of su-
preme court convenes on Monday at
the court house at st. George, Justice
James c. Van Siclen will be con-
fronted with a calendar of 269 rases
1t has been announced by John Fl.
Wilkinson, court clerk. Although
this is not the largest single calen-
dar in the history of the court it
compares with the record Of the No
vember and January terms when 270
and 273 actions respectively were
listed. This months calendar con-
tains the entire number Of equity
cases Of the January term just end
ed. On this months list are 207
trial cases and 81 equity actions. OF
these 100 on the trial calendar are
hold-overs from the January term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
TWO MEN CHARGED
WITH lNTOXICATlON

TOTTENVILLE, Feb. 1.-Two
men, both charged with intoxication
and unable to take care of them
selves, were arrested at Fisher and
Elliott avenues, Tottonville, by Pa
trolman Filler about 1880 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. They were
brought to the Sixtieth precinct sta
tion house, where they gave their
names as William II. Douglass, six
ty-nine years old, 11S Sherman
street, Brooklyn, and Mortimer
Reebe, forty-one years old, of 27
Lenhart street, Tottenville.
Douglass had fallen on the street
and received severe lacerated
wound on the right side of the head.
He was attended by Ambulance Sur
geon Wilder of the Richmond Me-
mortal hospital at the station house.
Both were locked up in the Sixty
fifth precinct station. West New
Brighton. They will be arraigned
in court today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
Is CENT COPPER MARKET
DEFINITELY ESTABLISHED

The predictions so often heard Of
"15-cent copper soon" have been
fulfilled at last. A sale of cleo
trolytic metal was made in New
York Monday by one OF the big
agencies at 15 cents a pound. I'm
mediately following this first an
nouncement a sale was telephoned
to Boston of 100000 pounds at
Id cents pound and a sale of LAKE
copper at 15A cents was learned
of later, both the latter for deliv-
cry in the Connecticut valley.
There Is a definite 15-cent market
established for copper. A month ago
the Guggenheims, who were mar
keting the low-cost South American
output at good profit at 13A
cents, withdrew from the market,
following which the price advanc-
ed to 14h cents. Large sales were
made the latter part of December
at 14A cents.
This is the first time copper has
touched Is cents since November,
1920. about 26 months ago. In Au-
gust, 1921, 1t sold as low as lie
cents. The average price during
1922 was 1S% cents a pound. The
average price of the metal in the
20 years to Dec. 81, 1921, stands at
17.2 cents. Even Is cents is 2
cents below the 20-year average.