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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1906

Page

5

Democratic county convention shows low attendance in San Antonio

The Democratic county convention met in San Antonio with seventeen precincts unrepresented and only partial delegations from others. The Terrell law governed credentials, 71 executive committee seats planned for 1907-08, and a list of elected members was published amid vacancy fills and several droppings for representation excess.

San Antonio Messing Inter Joe Dwyer A. Jd. Avants E. Connor Antonio Hereray B. & Goodman Mes Stontledgse W. B. Kerr J. A. Ligscomb Lod Nod. Berry Moorn John Ragsdale J. Watkins Deutschman W. B. Knox P. Ischerhadt Ham GC. Lldridge Albert Holyrath BH. Snyder J. Sal Hway Robert Pb. Coon J. Hymaas Russell Charles Lux P. Dashiell J. Sehleler Charles Tiotreche

Cyrus Wp for Fish Poutry Oyster and Meats

Local shop at 432 F Commerce offers fish poutry oyster and meats with phone listing 1658. Indicates a general goods provider and contact detail for customers seeking fresh or prepared meat selections.

Cyrus

Colquitt Aims for Second Choice in Votes and Convention

Special to The Light Austin from Aug 4 outlines C B Colquitt, candidate for governor, returning from Houston and expressing satisfaction with current conditions. He says he will be the second choice in convention votes and hopes to be the leading choice in the final popular tally once returns are counted. He spent time at his railroad commission quarter office and at headquarters, with local business notices and arrangements following.

Austin C. B. Colquitt Houston Colnwitt Railroad Commission

Local boy linked to two robberies on Soule Mores Street

A ten year old colored boy was arrested after two robberies on Soule Mores Street Friday. He is already under adjudgment for robberies earlier in the district court. Merglin's butcher shop and Henry Fest's grocery were targeted. Change totaling two to three dollars was taken. a window at Merglin's shop was broken and Fest's window bars pried. The boy was seen leaving West's store car Friday night. No further arrest warrants exist beyond his prior adjudication and Friday’s incident.

Soule Mores Street Merglin Lamm Henry Fest Futier Place AL Merelin AL Fesl West P. Fig

Fall Costumes at Aaron Frank Show Prompt Flurry of Debate

The article reviews early fall costume displays at the Aaron Frank Co show in Chicago, noting mixed retailer tactics. It covers Gladstone windows and trends, with debate over displaying new lines early versus waiting for demand, and mentions a sensational but disputed San Antonio Light romance about a Peruvian heiress and a dancing piano tale. The piece notes the Goggan house inquiry, fashion displays, and a pivotal Francesca Ballesto water color piece titled A Harem Favorite as part of the exhibition.

Tadleater Thomas Goggan & Bro San Antonio Light Goggan Emtrope Norma Conorita Lima Chickering Square Boston Lina Texas Messrs, Goggan Galveston Chickering Wolfson Joake Bros Henry Mitchell Francesca Ballesto

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

We thank friends for kindness shown during the need of our baby. Thanks for flowers and visitors. From Mrs. F. Moltent and F. L. Blancnard. Texan and Merico manager.

F. Moltent F. L. Blancnard Texan and Merico

Senators edge Bronchos in muddy Texas baseball clash

In Austin on August 4 the Senators beat the Bronchos 5 to 4 in a sloppy game marked by heavy hitting from both sides and multiple errors. McFarland struggled at times but received support as Schatzke and Schatzke delivered notable plays while Pendleton and Vorel contributed for San Antonio. Attendance 750 with a fielding miscue-filled finale highlighting the tense cross-division tilt.

Austin Tex Als Senators Baseball Bradlay Hutchcroft Senaters McGorrick Schalzke Ban Anlon Ugger McFarland Senatora Ife Varlona Bette Telia Limestinga Ancon AR. i. H.Q. Alte Thetio Pendleton Alexander McCormict Attein— Abil H.G Cermak Hatelierott Gardner Tuntagé Sy Motil McParland Gordon Hil Schatzke Mick Gill McCully Steinart Mit McGilly Beiters Hy McFarland San Antonio Rai Antonio Hatla Vorel Frank Quigas

Heat Toll and Public Notices From August Dispatch

Chicago reports high heat with many heat prostrations and one death, William Smith, 3 years old, as police rushed to aid the stricken. Also notes bids due August 16 for privileges by the San Antonio International Pair Association and a Travis County Democratic Convention endorsement of Senator Bailey and the Lanham administration.

Chicago Publishers Press Ohleags Wiliam Smith Hetapell San Antonio International Pair Association Tair Associattion

Horsemanship ad promotes hoof care and prices

An ad by Dave Logan touts non disease hoof care for horses with 16 tests hinted and claims the hoof oil is the best on earth at 50 cents per quart and Clare Ella oil at 75 cents per quart. Contact via phone 836. 135-737 Houston Street.

Houston Street

Travis Republicans select delegates to state convention

Special to The Light Austin Texas Aug 4 Travis county Republicans held their canyon here today and named General Webster Flanagan and Postmaster George B Zimpelman as delegates to the state Republican convention in El Paso. A resolution endorsing President Roosevelt's administration was adopted.

Travis County Bailey The Light Austin Texas Ie Lanham Sentaor Bailuy Flanagan Zimpelman el Paso Webster Flanagan George B. Zimpelman Fl Paso Roosevelt

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