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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
4
City officials and sanitary inspectors conducted hydrant flushing this morning in the ward. Work crews from the sanitary office were seen at multiple blocks, ensuring water lines are tested and clear for the public.
A sparsely detailed Poline Court docket shows a crowded calendar with unclear dates and varying fines. The record notes fines to Lord This wameiae ranging from scarce amounts to Zid, reflecting low clarity in the transcription.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 5 am on South Alamo and Adan street. The flames started in a Gwenlus kitchen near the corner and were extinguished with only minor damage.
C B White, identified as Charles J White president of the Vexus Tas Anserior association, was seen at his Goaham home in Fannin county in a morning sighting that sparked curiosity about his role in state Democratic circles.
Anise The Lyric offers a lively evening featuring Marie Du Mone Fret soubrette and a blackface duo Schafer and Marlin performing The Lucky Scheme. Jenor Mont presents The Prairie Queen, with a closing act Little Globe Trotter. Scheurmeyer’s Park draws the season’s largest crowd at a two program band concert. Big Tent Theater follows with Fars or Diversed, starring Velma Whitman and Richard Lester, while tomorrow’s Flower of the Ranch promises new scenery and further entertainment.
The convention convenes tomorrow morning with confusion over top posts. Mr. White had been offered the first state purchasing agent job but reportedly did not accept. He later listed himself as a candidate for comptroller, citing a ceremony in his county after advancing a wage guideline campaign. White nonetheless drew a small but favorable vote.
An unusual petition filed in Laredo Texas on December 7 1007 seeks a union between Emma Faulkov and H Bantuan. The plea cites six months of engagement and aims to formalize the relationship. Nancy Sisunpey is listed as the attorney for the plaintiff against Alber Shannon.
At the commissioners court this morning a vote to adopt redistricting was deferred due to incomplete work on the related county report. No date was set for continuation as the county work on the report remains unfinished.
A daughter was born today to Mrs. John P. Sehnetze of 510 Dallas sh ol, their second child and first daughter after a boy. The event adds a new daughter to the Sehnetze family.
McReane has been appointed to the regular police force and assigned to duties on East Houston Street Mer. He has long served as deputy sheriff and was a noted officer for many years.
Johnny Wraylis of Lylton Sprang qualified this Powering as a substitute clerk to the railway mail service. He will act as substitute until he is given what may become regular work.
Riley of Dallas and John B. Durreth of Bellon arrive for Ene Aeiiversiic state convention. They are quartered at the New Maverick. Riley is superintendent of the state gathealoon Jeakie undergoing several operations and advocates for strict traffic views likely to be heard at the convention.
Southern Pacific passenger train No 8 from the east arrived an hour late at 7 30 a m though reports say it was due here by noon. The eastbound service was delayed and departed for the west later.
Fragmentary text mentions delegates and individuals with unclear roles or actions. No verifiable events, dates, or places emerge. Further readable content needed for a factual summary card.
The report details a tense convention session with Judge Crawford and Committee members debating whether to hear full arguments from both sides on prohibition returns. The ant committee, chaired by Carden, contends with the question of presenting views while Rankin and Robertson press for time. The afternoon session reconvenes to hear anti argument led by Garrett and Williams, with names of delegates and proxies listed among attendees.
The article describes delegates and officers arriving in Dallas to organize the May convention. It notes counties yet to vote, preliminary plans, and expected declarations from sections. Officials named include Grorse A. Carden and Rimek C. McNealus, with vote tallies and gubernatorial names listed.
Substantial numeric budget items appear for Railroad Commissioner Colquitt and Superintendent of Public Instruction Alderdy with figures 1504 and 122239, plus Court of Criminal Appeals Davide pone 167078 and Lattimore 132778. Submssion 179244 against sub infeston 135291. Focal option A16 048 and against focal option 36 noted.
In a tangled pre convention scene Antis push to control the state party opens with debate over temporary leadership and the nomination of Moore while Storey fights to win backing from Bailey allies. Delegates from Fort Worth and North Texas gather as attorney general positions and convention rules loom, with rumors of Bailey letters and Gowhings shifting the balance.
Leaders reveal a cautious bargaining mood as factions debate party platform. Antis grow in rank, viewing the shift as a warning shock to the new order. Submission trends shape the platform while opinions differ on timing and scope of statewide prohibition.
Report suggests Senator Bailey may use his influence through his pen to sway delegates at the state convention. Some expect no public appearance but anticipate a voice through writing as supporters recall past efforts against rivals. The outcome hinges on how much clout Bailey can exert without attending.
News of state notables travels through hotels as Governor Campbell arrives in Austin and seeks renomination with a large majority. He deflects questions on a convention fight while key figures like John J. Willner and John J. Wortham rally delegates, caucus plans form, and Beaumont’s Marlin Oates profiles as a rising young congressman candidate amid bipartisan hotel chatter.
Report from the Texas populist gathering in San Antonio cites Comptroller Stephens and Barker pleased with proceedings in the Menger lobby. Lon Hill and Clarence Olislay seen among delegates while Frank Putnam covers events for the Houston Chronicle. Kennedy of Waed discussed for speaker as delegates crowd the hotel lobbies amid visible preparations for horse procurement bids from the chief quartermaster’s office.
Rulil Lunnie Marke of Temple Neth4si states the Jewish new year for 5668, noting the religious-year timing and observance.
An engineer died in a collision involving the Galveston, Harris and Henderson excursion train near the Alamo area south of Houston at 8 o clock last night. Information from San Antonio indicates no serious injuries were reported among G H and H officials, though details remain unclear as the Alamo special derailed and the Galveston line train veered.
The report notes widespread selling pressure across markets with reduced resistance and a overall bearish trend. It cites The News Center monthly outlook warning of poor weather contributing to lower activity and a slide in key indices, including August down 20 points and October down 27. December losses widen as speculation grows.
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