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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

10

Civic Parade Plans For Thursday Festival In San Antonio

Arrangements for a civic parade on Thursday, Anti 23, advance with a $1 theme praised by committee chair Lek O Terrell. The event features a six float Texas under six flags pageant, decorations by about 100 local businesses, city department participation, and a route through Commerce, Santa Rosa, Dolorosa, Military Plaza, Flores, Houston, and Alamo Plaza.

Antono Nmn Lek. O Terrull Graham Dowdell Will Groos T. D. Dobbs, Jr A. D. Caullius Gray Hometon Glover Jolus Clty Texas Muhch

Dionocia Thames Pleads In Court For Better Behavior

Dionocia Thames appeals to Judge Buckley after a morning police court hearing. She claims confusion and remorse for causing officers trouble and promises sobriety for 80 days. Jiminez Tate Tus, an old friend, accompanies her as she is fined one dollar and released, later seen riding unsteadily on a wagon.

Jall Dionocia Thames Buckley Jpolica Court Jimmes Tate Dionocia Mornius Jiminez

Missing Heiress Seeks Parents After San Antonio Letter

Princess Ges Cartes, living in New York, believes a Mexican bandit abducted her mother years ago. A letter from San Antonio to Chief Maugrmann cited sources in Mexico and New Orleans, detailing a possible father named Eugene de Aukarnacht Meracht and implicating a web of notable contacts as to her lineage.

San Antonio Ges Cartes Frosentin Aristosrati Europe Maugrmann New York Mexico Princess Des Cores France San Aslonso Senor Senora Senniveda Senora Fontan Priet Bny Mhor Wrates Eugene de Aukarnacht Meracht Ole Im Wilson New Orleana Fr. Shepperd Memphis

Nervous Headaches and Blood Health Claim

An advertisement argues nervous troubles stem from blood deficits and that Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuild blood to heal nerves. It touts relief for headaches, neuralgia, sciatica, and anemia, citing Mrs H B Morgan’s experience and recommending purchase from chemists or mail order for five cent per pill, two fifty per bottle.

Williams HB. Morgan Correconville Chicago Walt Dr. Willams Mnal Agate Postyatl Shy Hayes Dr. Willams Medicine Co Schenectady

Princess seeks legal help to reach persons in New York

Le Roy del Casse is named by Bee in the letter. Princes de Cartes tells Mr. Manermann she has pursued the mentioned persons via her New York attorneys. Wuttras failed and now requests relief, offering immediate arrival to San Antonio to assist with the case and include a copy of the unnamed communication.

le Roy del Casse Princes de Cartes Manermann New York Wuttras Reling San Antonio

Missouri Actress Whipped Reporter

Miss Bina Burns, a Missouri girl, is shown in a photo and said to have whipped a Connecticut newspaper tran for writing an offensive story. The account describes her action against the paper as retaliation for the story.

Bina Burns Francis Wilson Missouri Connecticut

Easter Shirts and Negligees Priced From One to Three

A varied selection of Easter shirts offers import madras silk and mercerized fabrics with patterns from narrow stripes to small figures on white or solid colors. NeGligees feature soft collars and cuffs in coat style or familiar designs at prices from one to three dollars each.

Madras

Elderly Man Assaulted on Train Near Marfa

Dr. Permania, an elderly, disabled man with heart trouble, was pushed and struck on a Texas train vignette near Marfa by a passenger accompanied by two Native men. He plans to return to Marfa to prosecute the assailant as conductors and bystanders offered support.

Dro NM. D. Ferhanai Slot Springs Sin Antonio Dios Angeles Sys Marfa Am Ad Miarta Ann Permania Bing Peremania Sid Marla Mdi T. Sullivan Pernando

How One Man's Deafness Was Cured

A New York chiropractic anecdote recounts Palmer discovering a cure for deafness in a deaf man. While the patient lay prone on a table the doctor adjusted the fifth cervical vertebra causing a startled jump and a rapid restoration of hearing, the narration noting the dramatic recovery and the patient’s fear and confusion.

New York Palmer

Farmers Erect Own Telephone Line

A group of 17 farmers formed the Rast Bulverte Teleptions to build and own a shared telephone line. Led by justice of the peace Aled Voepper, they supplied materials, installed poles, and connected subscribers at no charge, each contributing about $85 in stock. The Southwestorn Telephone Co. handles connections from its central plant at Whetmore.

Ana JK Paa Ines Aled ‘Voepperweln Justice of the Polive Bulverde Evon Southwestorn Telephone Company Whetmore

Wanted the Money Sandwich Man Faces Police Stir

An unnamed foreigner in San Antonio known as M. Brown sought quick work and took a theater sandwich job. Dressed in a mask and singing outfit, he attracted attention when two men attempted to climb a telephone pole. Police responded, leading to a morning court appearance.

M. Brown San Antonio Haytin O Fundate Brown Randy Algas Alnino Plad Foliteman i Linhr

Plea Guilty, Minimal Fine in Local Misconduct Case

A fellow pleads guilty and faces the minimum fine of five dollars. The incident involved a subordinate official descending stairs and a chief officer’s injured appearance. An assistant was arranged for the suspect, who was released the day after the miscue.

West Down Estairs Manernitin

Cardinal Gibbons Clarifies Stance on Prohibition and Racing

Cardinal Gibbons says his remarks were misunderstood and that he opposes prohibition, yet supports banning race track gambling. He asserts his stance was twisted into a declaration against liquor laws and race track betting.

Cardinal Gibbons Cardieg Gibbons

Prolonging Life Sparks Disputed Patient Pact

An eminent physician remarks on prolonging life while Sirius Barker responds with cautious humor about time to settle a bill. The brief exchange hints at medical ethics and financial strain in a medley of dialogue.

Gus Sirius Barker

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