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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

3

Likely Choice for Local Superintendent Post Sparks Debate

The board faces a decision on the superintendent seat with Charles A. Lugin as a leading candidate. Current head LL EB Wolfe may refrain from applying, while Miss Sarah Scoweld could be named principal of the high school if Lugin wins. Charles J. Tatin, English-born veteran in San Antonio education, figures in the discourse.

Ool Charles A. Lugin Loki Texas LL. EB. Wolfe A. Ms McCallum Austin Cousins L. BE. Wolfe Lukin Sarah Scoweld Scofield To- Right Charles J. Tatin England Church of England San Antonio University of London

Man described as religion crazed dies in town disturbance

John Rucker, described as a 200-pound victim of religious mania, was taken from the corporation area to the county jail after delivering an incoherent self account to Indy’s Bueldey. Neighbors reported fear as Rucker preached and exorcised near 208 Takeview Avenue before police arrived.

John Rucker Aoart

Railroad panel to hear baseball rate case on April 14

The Railroad Commission set April 14 for a hearing on proposed per mile rate for league baseball players. The commission had refused the application yesterday but reversed course and scheduled the hearing.

Austin,Cox Railroad Commission

Johnson's Talk Friday May Bring Mr Bailey Here

Tacal democrats anticipate a visit in Ban Antonin of Benatar W Bailey leads the delegation campaign. Bailey plans a southwestern state tour next month and a Beeville speech. Hin supporters await his assent to visit and plan a reception. Cone Johnson opposes Malley for Texas delegate and will speak at the Grand Opera House Friday night. the talk may influence Bailey's visit decision.

Tacal Democrats Ban Antonin Benatar Oseph W. Bailey Bailey Beeville Hin Cone Johnson

Mortuary Notices From City Streets

Dr. Beno Wilbur Meisler died Monday at 3 o'clock in his apartments 1810 South Presa Street. A Georgetown, Ohio native aged 61, he came to the city months ago for health. Survived by widow, two brothers Dr. Heisler of Raw, Wade Heisler of Cincinnati, two sisters Mrs. Bes Sir Woolf of Georgetown and Mrs. Mes Lal Wilt of Cincinnati. Funeral at Riche's parlors under Knights of Pythias auspices. McNabb Traylor, agen. also dead yesterday, McNabb Traylor, 7 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Traylor, at family home 418 Augusta Street, of pneumonia.

Zeno Wilbur Heisler Beno Wilbur Meisler Knights of Bythins South Presa Street Georgetown Heisler Raw Wade Heisler Cincinnati Bes- Sir Woolf Wat Mes Lal Wilt Riche The Knights of Pythias

Burial for young Lillian Beser set in Oshkosh

Miss Lillian Beyer aged 18 daughter of Mr. Theodor Beser died at 1 pm at 115 West Magnolia Ave of pulmonary trouble. Her parents will accompany the burial party to Oshkosh Wisconsin. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Schneider died yesterday morning at 1687 West Manston Street. Pascual Salazer, 79, died last night at 618 South Larero Street after a three year illness born in Monterey Mexico and lived in San Fuitonlo 17 years. funeral from 618 Scully Laredo Street this afternoon. An ad promotes wearers for Spring repairs. The Burnett Company advertises as a major Texas Louisiana Mexico box, paper, wrapping, and supply firm.

Lillian Egger Lilian Beyer Mra Theodor Beser West Magnolia Inow Oshkosh, Wis Roan Lea Charles J. Sclneider Weat Manston Street Pascual Salazer South Larero Street Monterey Mex San Fuitonlo Scully Laredo Burnett Cy Fommoree Kings of Paper R. J. Burnett Texas Louisiana Mexico Rt, Burnett Company

City Demands Water Co Fire Protection Upgrades

Mayor Callaghan states the Water Co must ensure stable pressure for fire protection, with 99 pounds during alarms. Fire Chief Wright found pressures as low as 63 pounds at Laurel Heights and Gov ernment Hill. A 1907 council resolution ordered landpipes to be erected within six months, which expired, prompting referral to City Attorney Ryan and forthcoming council action to compel compliance.

San Antonio Callaghan Wright Fire Ey Eomell Government Hil Laurel Heights Prospect Hill South Heights East End Government Hill Laurel Heighte Teconnell Leser Protetc Ion

Friends poke fun at brand new Benedict

Wik Leake a well known Dallas insurance man and his wife arrived on their bridal tour with an awarkments at the Menger hotel. Dallas friends placed cards on the train announcing the marriage and a gold toned placard in the hotel front counter reads MARRIED TODAY.

Wik Leake Dallas Menger Hotel Tynie Wately Tyne Willam Wirt Leake Marriet Tiilisharo Happyland

Commission Named Defendant In Real Estate Suit

In district court a suit seeks 7800 dollars claiming a genuine lien on a real estate transaction. Nicholson & Furnish allegedly sold property in June 1997 to G Badell Monre and a commission was unpaid. The record notes the property's lien status and related proceedings.

Malone Ie District Court Nicholson & Furnish G. Badell Tha Realty

Political Pot Boils Here Next Saturday Meeting Plans

The Bexar county Democratic Executive Committee meets in the cametroom of the district court this Saturday at noon to plan the May 8 primary and July nominating process. Chairman Bass seeks new nominees to fill vacancies as some members moved or left office while the party prepares for primary and county races. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the best spring medicine.

Bexar County District Court of Apperts Jén Mueray L. Bass Seninister Ecourt Indy Bass Lhnder

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