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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
4
An advertised preparation claims to prevent and cure la grippe by stimulating stomach liver bowels and kidneys functions. The formula mixes aromatic fluid cassia cardiol and rhubarb with dosing for adults and children after meals, with instructions to use until a cure is achieved.
Railroads prepare their rolling stock to handle large crowds for the carnival. Officials expect stepped up service and coordinated schedules in the coming days to manage expected crowds.
A striking spike in arrests is noted as six occupants of the corral are found Saturday noon, with twenty total arrests to date. Ghia Mauermann laments that if the trend continues local police may not be needed, marking one of the quirkiest periods in police circles in recent memory.
The Texas and New Orleans Railway Company today brought suit against Alf Shepnord of Coochee county seeking foreclosure of a vendor's lien. Four notes for 96 dollars each are alleged unpaid, with Conghy county listed as the surety.
In the corporation court this morning a man identified as a negro was fined five dollars for obstructing the wide walk. Policeman Patterson arrested Bell last night on East Commerce street for persistent use of a telephone pole as support while greeting the congregation from a local church. A removal notice announces Morar Piano Company's move to new quarters at 104 Mackay on Navarro Street. In county court this morning Watt is charged with aggravated assault after a dispute near Boss at cavalry headquarters. An incident involving Gold, shoring horses, and a clash with G. W. Williams led to serious clothing damage and formal charges.
Two ladies narrowly escaped injury when a delivery wagon from a coffee house crossed Commerce at Alamo. Police arrested Lee Taylor in court with Judge Buckley imposing a five dollar fine after officers testified the horse was slow to slow speed due to wet pavement and traffic congestion. Brune Hypslita Garcia Jose paid five dollars each.
A notice states Confederate Decoration Day will be held on April 8 to honor veterans. Riders meet at Horsin adi Navarra streets at 3 PM, proceed to the Confederate cemetery at 3:30, with songs, recitations, and addresses by Judge Jesse Conral Brown and W. B. Borris. Public invited to attend.
Artujo, Geronimo Gonzales and two others were led before Judge Buckley after being arrested by Officer Clowstrn for parading the streets of San Pedro while shouting. Each suspect posted a $5 bail. The note mentions a White Rose Shirtwaist dance at Turney Hall on Saturday April 11.
H W Pinnick newly appointed passenger agent of the Prison Rock Island travels from his appointment to confer with General Passenger Agent Gyrus Strain on operating plans. Upon return he will begin his first expedition across the territory.
A large automobile party from Granger, about 180 miles north, arrived this morning for a pleasure trip. They will stay several days in the city and later travel to Corpus Christi Thursday. The Granger group came via Austin and New Braunfels, with members including Mr McFaddin and wife, D C Young and wife, W S Metcalf and wife, Miss Pearl Yous and Miss Lorna Crookshire.
Charles Klock, back tax collector for Bexar County, estimates about $3,000 in delinquent taxes will be collected this year, roughly half of outstanding. He projects no more than $40,000 in back taxes remains. Eight delinquent cases received district court judgments today, seven more on Saturday, with more suits likely in weeks. If owners pay, 8 to 90 percent settle without suit. otherwise property may be sold at public auction.
Tennis players from across Mutu gather Wednesday for departure to Mexico. Two players from Texas named include J. W. Daley and Tavoto, with rail officials arranging sleeping car accommodations for the group. San Antonio designated as meeting point for the Texas delegation heading east of the city.
Crowds packed G A Stowers furniture store as coupons circulated across the city for a spring opening. A $2,500 prize package includes a bed room suite a sideboard a dining set lace curtains wardrobial pieces and many smaller items plus 100 canaries and other goods. The store stayed crowded all day with shopgoers viewing bed room dining hall and kitchen furniture on display and many bargains offered in plain figures. The event runs late tonight and continues through tomorrow night.
The Earl Burgess company staged a packed afternoon and night show at the Empire featuring How Hearts Are Broken. The bill includes Kol His Sister's Honor, Thy Gypsy Gin, and other New York successes. Gentry Bros and Lyric theater acts headline a busy week with stunts, dancing, and moving pictures drawing large crowds.
The county court schedule lists multiple defendants for trial across each day from Monday April 20 to Friday April 24. Names include Robert Evans, Joe Doo lan, Kaisar Yamin, Joseph Yamin, and Ada Barnes among others, with numerous repetitions and variants.
Pigeon fanciers of San Antonio await the 400 mile race from Hope Arkansas. Homing pigeons liberated at 7 o'clock this morning under northeast wind and clear skies. Entries include Fred Mergola Alfred Ditnot Wilkin Rolzer and others with purses listed.
Montgomery revenue board member and promoter Edeson died from suspected poisoning after a barbecue. Several others fell ill but are expected to recover. Officials say the incident was likely accidental, involving a possible chemical impurity in food from the event hosted by politicians last week.
April tragedy reports James Ryan 36 electrocuted at a worksite. He touched a live globe without gloves. a helper saw convulsions, shut off current, but Ryan died from a 2000 volt shock as the wire crossed his body.
Miss Dore L Read guardian of Lillian Corine and William Reed aged 9 1 and 11 months files in the fifty seventh district court a $90000 damages claim for the death of W W Reed killed at Sanderson Torelli County on August 21 1907. Reed was a yardmaster and died when struck between two freight cars while making couplings. The children depend on the guardian for support and education and allege the railroad company should be held responsible.
Special to The Licht reports in Austin Texas that the Pullman Company pleaded guilty in San Angelo to a state health law violation tied to inflated headcount figures. The company was fined $1 and court costs in a justice court.
New York reports wholesale meat price hikes with half to five cent increases per pound. Porterhouse and chops rise to 55 and 39 cents respectively. Round steak drops to 24 cents. mutton steadies. Spring lambs priced at 40 cents for certain cuts. pork jumps to 19 cents and higher for tenderloins. Wholesale talks say further changes unlikely before May.
A heated meeting at Porter's Hall discussed which candidate should be sheriff of Bexar County. Attendees argued over supporter bias and each aspirant drew admirers among speakers. A new meeting is planned next Saturday to push clearer positions on the office. District officials also note local business notices and office moves in the city.
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