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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
City news notices a five hundred to six hundred dollar reward for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of person or persons who placed obstructions in plumbing pipes at the Crest Building. Brien O Neil phishing and treating noted.
A reflection on motherhood and the profound responsibility of protecting a newborn from dangerous drugs. The article urges mothers to choose safe medicines, emphasizing care, patience, and vigilance as essential to civilizational well being.
Republicans of a county hold a love feast at Ellis Hall this evening to discuss temple plans and the county Republican club. The club will endorse no candidate for the presidential nomination. Bailey supporters wage campaign while an anti Bailey group circulates four pamphlets outlining the controversy from their viewpoint.
Republican leaders invite the public to a grand rally tonight at the hall on East Commerce Street opposite Alamo National Bank. Speakers include Ogden Dr. Terrell I T Elgin H Terre and Bart Carothers among others.
Louis Bars pleaded guilty to assault and battery in the Yokes Court this morning. Judge Buckley imposed a fine of ten dollars after Bars, while intoxicated, struck his wife and was arrested.
Urges American exhibitors to secure space at a May Durango Mexico fair tied to the International Fair association meeting. Otta Wahrmund president noted Lisconntbilrip in Mexico secured a larger exhibit, with Secretary Vancoleday addressing exhibitors at the gathering.
In the police court this morning Lavenyzo Carenzo, a wagon driver for a transfer company, was fined $25 on a reckless driving charge. An affidavit by Policeman Dulling supported the case. Carenzo's vehicle struck Miss Gussie Webet on Alamo Street near Nueva Street, injuring her with bruising.
Mary Polk has filed for divorce from John Poll in the Thirty-seventh district court. The action names John Poll as the respondent and seeks a legal dissolution of marriage with standard relief. The filing marks the start of court proceedings in a pending divorce case.
Members of the new carpenters union have been summoned to meet in the Trades Council rooms April 24 for organization. James F. Grimes, general organizer, says the new body will start with 75 members. Miscellaneous ad lines follow about local services and businesses.
Police rushed to warn residents as a cloudburst in the Parker area raised alarm over carnival tents. Parker representative Moseley announced shows would come tomorrow and downplayed damage to tents. Waco faced Brazos River flooding with water nearing 30 feet, pumping stations flooded, and train service disrupted between Waco and nearby towns for a day.
Mrs Nora Roth died in Tlano Texas on April 16 1908 aged 37 years 9 months Mara wife of Henry Roth. Funeral will take place from Rlebe's prior Sunday at daelock gym. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend.
Testimony detailed Lieutenant Rich's debts and the witness belief he would settle them. Major Ayer's associate B B Perkins testified about a $500 advance and arranging to cover the remaining balance. Perkins claimed he could not confirm if Rich had asked him to handle the rest.
Fragmented OCR shows western city tents wrecked and remains of main tent broken by storms. Four dead and about 3000 homeless reported, with canvases and a yearling improvised shelter among wreckage. Trinity rivers near Fort Worth noted in the same recount.
Miss Sirah Scofield left this morning for several days visit to Kerrville. Mr and Mrs T M Epperson 233 Sharer Street left this morning for a visit to Dir Eppersons parents in Romany. Mr and Mrs KF Adebahr and Miss Ploxence Adebahr revived this morning from New York City. Mr Adelade expects engagement in business here. In the bathing one Mr and Mrs M ODay of Mattoon OL Jeff Wits morning for home after winter in the city. Mr and Mrs John W Pugh of New Orleans Mr and Mrs a Ll White of Dallas and Mr and Mrs G G Steele were a party who arrived today over the M J T on the way, they were sent over the MT on account of a washout on the line. Miss Emma Hartung of Atacons who had been visiting Mrs A Jones 321 Peres Street left this morning for well to Scherts. W R Oates of Houston left this morning for home after several days in the city on business. Mrs A Maltheter 607 Town Street and children left this morning for seenin. Rev J C Smith 601 Denver Bower Yard left this morning for Schaulenburg to conduct ra divay services. Mrs Marguerite Eheinhardt of Sanior who had been visiting Mrs A Storm 329 Goliad Street left this morning for a visit to Scherts.
Arrangements for the Als theater opening by Manager Rigehe are complete with Big Tens reinvigorated for the debut show All the Comforts of Home. Empire presents No Mother to Guide Here with a souvenir matinee, while carnival week is signaled by three bills. Vaudeville at the Grand opens Monday with daily matinees and night performances. The Lyric features Austin Moore Tow Dasgett and others with moving pictures. Electric Park promises a strong vaudeville bill led by Tlarty Ward and noted aerial acts for the opening week.
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R H Smith aged 35 died Friday night at the county hospital from a pulmonary trade. He came from Belle Tennessee three months ago in season of health and had been an inmate for one month. The body will be shipped tonight on the M KL and T railroad to Belle Tennessee.
Thoms J Smith sues for divorce from Laura Smith in the Thirty-seventh district court. The couple wed on July 17, 190. Mrs JO Paddeck of Milwanted and Mrs Juliette Glass and Miss Fs telle Glass of Racine Wa left for home after spending several months in San Antonio.
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