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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1906

Page

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Bexar Fairs Hold Institute on Butter Coloring

The Bexar County Farmers Institute met to discuss dairy industry practices, butter color uniformity, and sorghum curing. Speakers noted butter color reflects forage quality, with green forage making white butter and grass-fed cows yielding yellow butter. Other topics covered sorghum handling, alfalfa value, and retail color standards.

Bexar Couny Farmers’ Institute Itn Mae Bheiness Con- Aldevathin Miller N. B. Danhiel Sofalta L. Q. Catunbell W. Kearney United States Rover Previde & Reniely Unis Paysite Preoatdepe Wijan Motor Institute Alexander St Hc. Ripps

New Democrat on Canal Committee Stirs Probe Fight

A Washington dispatch says minority senators on the canal committee expect new blood to energize the probe. Retirement of Mr Gorman opens a seat for an abler Democrat, with Bailey of Texas tipped as possible but occupied by negotiations. The minority notes health and travel absences, leaving Morgan to carry workload as the inquiry continues and pressure to recall witnesses grows.

New York Washington Senate Jlerocesale Canala Mrr. Garman Baller Tus Gornvin Cajal Carmack Tennessee Wachiutol Morgan Mabanig Messrs. Tallferca Florida Simmons North Gara My. Morgan Messrs Kittredge Knox Wooking Progresa

San Antonio native recalls urban disaster in latest letter

Mrs Richard Schulze of San Ane fonsy receives a letter from her brother J Z Sente who traveled through a massive city quake. He reports being unhurt but describes the worst sight he has ever seen as fires rage and buildings collapse. The note references survivors and a dramatic scene, urging readers to see The Jight's guessing contest on Page 6.

Sleter Richard Schulze San Anefonsy J. Z. Sente San Antonio Angeles San Acitek

Officers Have Dance at Muth Gardens

Weekly social at Muth Gardens Fort Snelling area drew large crowd last Friday with General McCasky and General Cook among guests. Twenty-ninth Infantry band provided music as officers and their ladies enjoyed the event, marking their second weekly gathering and planning Friday dances throughout the summer.

Muth Gardens Wilac Muth Grayson Street McCasky Cook Nixta Twentieth Infantry Maercian Thie Fort Snelling Mion Oirix McChakey

Real Estate Men's Committees Meet on By Laws

Real estate men appointed at a mass meeting to draft a by laws and constitution for the San Antonio Realty Exchange met at 8 p m last night at the Business Men's Club. The committees will submit their report at a general meeting of the Talé men to be held some time this week.

San Antonio

Announced candidates for district judge and state senate

The Light announces Solon Stewart for District Judge of the Forty-fifth Judicial District and W A Wurzbach for State Senator of the Twenty-fourth district. Also notes an attorney general opinion on county and district clerks and tax payment effects on offices, with counties above and below 1600 voters potentially retaining one or two offices.

Solon Stewart Qudge W. A. Wurzbach Democratic Party Austin Tex Ey General's Department Ptayen Naver Popwana

Burned Paper Warns of Safety After Frisco Disaster

A weary letter from San Francisco survives the 1906 earthquake and fire, with Charles B. Lane recounting scarce supplies, hunger, and grim efforts to endure. He describes loss, resilience, and a hope for work to support himself and friends, while noting safety warnings and the need to obey laws. Anxious concerns mark the message from a distant correspondent, urging steadfastness amid ruin.

Earthquake Tale From Austin Letter Describes San Francisco Havoc

An Austin man recounts a San Francisco quake ordeal sent via letter to the Austin Statesman foreman. The letter details ash and flames, civilians digging in rubble, soldiers guarding streets, and a bleak scene of destruction with mentions of casualties and widespread panic.

Inside Nerves and Heart Health Ad from Dr Shoop

A historic advertisement explains that heart trouble stems from the inside nerves and that restoring nerve strength is key. Dr Shoop promotes Restorative tablets and offers free books and a Health Token by mail from Racine Wisconsin.

Shoap Shoop Racine

Three Railroads Approved for Crawley Entry Ahead of Plant

Crowley La April 18 retiring city board of aldermen adapted three ordinances to grant entrance for the Colorado Bouthero Opelonsus Guit and Worth Western New Grins railroads. They will use Crowley Belt & Terminal tracks planned by local businessmen to access iron and side tracks. Southern Pacific retains truck facilities as new pads into Crawley Industrial area. Officials expect two lines to start operation before the tea crop.

Lotelana Ghy Crowley la Board of Aldermen Crawley Colorado Bouthero Opelonsus Guit Worth Western & New Grins Crawley Western Min Streal Tastern Swenine Crowley Pelt & Terminal Coimpany Grewley Ahiopers Furnith Crawley Induatrica Southern Pacific Hav Tne

Good News From Nathan Seljinger Family Safe

Nathan Seljinger of 243 North Tavedo elrect received a telegram from his nephew J Kuster in Ogran View California stating his family is safe. He worried about miners and possible dangers as earthawake activity continued. A separate note mentions Kasines and five children from Rockport Texas involved in a dispute linked to a store clash.

Nathan Seljinger Natha Selinger North Tavedo Elrect J. Kuster Cal Mr. Selinger Kasines Withla Wits Reseed Gallfornix Lew Jus Rockport Tex Wknstner Nathan Setlincerty

Texas Southwest Growth Guides Frontier Land Push

A report from a Texas delegation recounts rapid growth along the Aransas Pass railway corridor. Officials toured Rockport Corpus Christi and Yoakum, noting deeper channel water, tarpon sport, and plentiful produce shipments. They urge Texans to buy land, prepare for homeseekers, and promote the state as a center of prosperity.

Maniager W. M. Hobbs Sap Upton Butcher Iines Asalatont Shall Wd Alken Maxsager Hopks Rockport Corpus Christi Yoakum Avansag Pasa D. M. Picton bin Autong Aransas Pasa San Antonio Texas Antonia Houston

Frank Cassiana Posts 500 Bond to Face Theft Charge

Frank Cassiana released on bond of 500 dollars to appear for trial on a theft charge. The case, arising from an alleged crime involving a man named Manion Sty, was presented to the grand jury yesterday. Proceedings were reported by The Light, noting the bond and impending court appearance.

Frank Cassiana Casatang Grant G. J. Patmoy

Corpus Christi Welcomes Northern Land Seekers in Busy Spring

Corpus Christi Texas April 28 Twenty seven cars of mixed vegetables have shipped from the city this week, while wagon and train traffic keeps the depot busy. Prospectors from Michigan and northern states arrive with families or plans to relocate, betting on a rapid settlement and new strawberry farming ventures. Local church leaders plan a census drive, Catholic Knights prepare music, and the town gears up for the May opening of The Rookery managed by Miss Blanche Werner with attractions for visitors and improved aquatic pleasures.

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Verdict in Wade v. G H L & S A Railway Co

In the Fifty-seventh District court a verdict for the defendant was returned in the case of Anna Wade versus The G H L & S A Railway Co. The suit sought $10,000 for the death of plaintiff’s son Bishop Green a Black man employed as tester hammer who died at the freim depot in January 1903 while unloading free hats for children.

Anna Wade

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