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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
4
Chinese merchants guild orders agents at Japanese ports to halt new orders and to ship existing goods elsewhere. Dealers in Chinese piece goods join a boycott sparked by the Tals Marg incident, signaling a broader trade feud with Japan.
A damaged OCR fragment describes the Graduate Nurses Association of Texas planning a convention in San Antonio with doctors and nurses attending. It notes a White Rose Shitwaist dance at Turner Hall on April 11 and a Welcome address by Mayor Bryan Callaghan. A reception for visitors is slated for April 21 at Custao Walt Lowul.
A farmers meeting will be held Saturday at the court house for an address by R. & Milner state commissioner of agriculture before the Bexar County Farmers' Union. The meeting starts at 104.11 with an afternoon session for important business. Milavy is well known in Tokuk for agricultural talks and the visit is highly anticipated.
c L Bass, chairman of the Bexar county democratic committee, estimates the May 3 primary election cost and says expenses will be divided between the Hailey and Bailey factions. Each faction will name its own officials and clerks per the committee’s rule adopted last Saturday.
Traction Co. Wins Victory, a suit for $10,400 damages, decided yesterday in the Thirty-seventh court. M. L. Massey alleged T. C. Brown, superintendent of transportation of the electric road, pushed Massey’s wife off the car in the incident.
Gray of the Ixas Sledin Lawndry was in a collision with a trolley car in front of 109 South Alamo street yesterday. He was thrown out and sustained a fractured rib and bruises. The accident followed a backing maneuver by another vehicle.
Lee Stewart proprietor of a small slave at 1029 West Commerce street was arrested by Detective Frank New for a statutory charge. The complaint was filed by George Williams, father of Mabel Williams, a mixed race girl, in the justice court.
In memory of the late Edward Ryan former quarter mechanic on the G. R. & A. railroad in the city a solemn observance was held. Crepe draped the entire division flag over passenger station and over the line phone halted in respect to the dead during the funeral hour.
Election returns show pro liquor forces routed in many towns with about 1000 saloons closed, while larger cities in Illinois and counties like Chicago and Milwaukee swung toward prohibition or Democratic gains, indicating a mixed statewide outcome and strong urban shifts in policy.
Traveling freight agents from several railroads, including R. M. Patterson of the M Q T and J. B. Brooks of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass, converge on Laredo for the onion movement. Others en route include J J McMaus of Illinois Central Dallas, TL Warner of Star Wilda line, W K Gent of Cotton Belt, and E W Huntore of Kansas City Southern Houston.
Washington April 8 the department of agriculture released the weekly report based on reports from correspondents and agents of the bureau of statistics showing winter wheat condition improved from 89.9 percent on April 1, 1907, to 90.6 percent. The bulletin notes favorable reports from various districts and expects good yields if weather stays favorable.
In San Antonio a string of entertainments lights up the scene. At the Dig Tent Anisénen ENTS presents a Soullero Romance with audience applauding the performances and plans to repeat the show. The Empire features For His Sister's Honor, a soldier’s story set near Fort Reno, praised as beautifuI and capably presented with Ray Samuels Adelaide Roth Annie Gronheidge and James McCanley delivering songs and witticisms. Tonight and this afternoon the shows continue while the Lyric keeps time with audience demand.
The Gentry Brothers tent show arrives in San Antonio with a fresh program including burrow jumpers and novelty acts like a fashion-pite dancer, lively songs, and a horlesque sketch. The company promises strong attendance, opening Friday afternoon with the first of four performances, and a new street parade at 40 o’clock in the morning draws crowds.
Numerous short items list guests and travelers in San Antonio. Names include LW Coley, J B Tinsley, T A Hesler, Powell Perkits, R B Psrow, W P Mussuf, W C Tietee, Jom B King, E Lochaugen, Hugh Burns, Dr H A Abernathy, Mrs J Connor, Thomas Walder, Thomas A Davis, Will Wierich, W O W Lipscomb, Franciscn Vanes, N Wiggin, F Davidson, James Bo Jovcie, Jervis, HB dorvia, August Kempin, H Hoffman, TR Brows, M Miller, J T Lillard, Nat Parks, OP McCarty, Mrs George Diesbach, J P stagevalds, R Kuna, F S Guthrie, Mrs Simon Shaw, Charles Rupynilind, Ming Rosabel Spieler, Mre J B Feariin, J N Laswell, Mrs Boyd Mitchuson, Mrs J L Powell, A J McCorkle, Mrs W A Thaninson, Mr and Mrs P M Rugsell, Mrs T B Curd, A Curd, Mrs J A Salvley, Mya Benavides, U Benavides, Mrs Agnes Seng, Mrs Charles Barton, Roy Rochella, Joseph Netzer, A Deutz, T Niggli. Many are noted as at the New Maverick, Angelus, Southern, Bexar, Menger, or other hotels. trips to Houston, Mexico, Laredo, Galveston. and various family visits.
Sermons under De id W. MD of Dallas describe a revival at Travis Park School where the preacher urges an ecumenical conference to find common ground. He argues a pure heart is essential, stronger than a pure body or mind, and should purify both body and spirit.
N G Smith stock agent received a telegram noting cattle arrival at the national stockyards in St Louis after leaving Pearsall Sunday at 2 PM. The cattle were slated to reach the stockyards by 4 25 PM this morning. A mule van of 978 mules, with a stop for feeding, traveled 19 miles per hour. The cattle were shipped by Sebpelner and Half.
Police Officer J. B. Stowe and Jim Richardson staged an athletic stunt display drawing hundreds. Richardson, charged with abusive language, resisted arrest and fled, pursued through city streets and a culvert, ending in a brief scuffle as officers closed in. Dr Bayard K. Garley opened general practice offices in Greenville bound Hicks building. Bond's Delicatessen advertised meals, pastries, and cakes.
Special to The Lizar reports a record $125,000 award for personal injuries filed in Tatestineg. Vex on April 8 against Laternac ional and Great Northern. Plaintiffs include Minnie Bradt A W Tomnie Dick Johnson Mary Ormond Joba and Ada Ormond. Largest personal damages waived against Nexag road at one time.
A fragmented plea cites indigestion symptoms and warns of chronic dyspepsia if untreated. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Papain as a stomach tonic that cleanses, tones, and strengthens digestion. Personal anecdote from Bruceville Tex mentions relief after use.
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