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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

7

Thieves Loot Mail Bags In Washington

Thieves stole a pouch containing United States government checks totaling nearly $2000 from in front of a department building. Another mail pouch remained intact. Checks payable to R F Troxter and J W Kerr were cashed or presented. all payments on the stolen checks were ordered canceled.

Washington United States Department of Commerce Labor Wilkie Ge Tret Alexandria Cherks R. F. ‘Troxter Pubic Health and Marine Hospital Service Riggs’ National Bank Treasury Department Lowry National Bank Atlanta J. W. Kerr American ,National Bank Fourth National Chak Montsomery

Proposals for Cavalry Horses to Philippine Islands

A frontier notice from the Texas department invites sealed proposals for furnishing cavalry horses for shipment to the Philippine Islands. Bids must be received by August 24, 1908, with delivery to Bealtla Washington and other rail points. The United States reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in triplicate.

Department of Texas San Antonio Texas Triptleate Bealtla Wasih Philippine Islands U. S R. Stevens Q. M

Burnett Co. Runs Large Texas Box Factory

R B Burnett Co 815 817 East Commerce Street is one of the state’s largest box factories. President R J Burnett has thirty years’ experience in box making. The firm serves Texas Louisiana and Mexico and employs about 35 workers. They also stock wrapping paper paper bags twine and related supplies.

R. B. Burnett Co East Commerce Street South R. J. Burnett Texas Lousiana Mexico Basides R.iy. Burnett Company

Convention Outline Plans for State Committee Officers

The committee met at 6 o clock yesterday in the civil appeals chart to name permanent officers. J A L Wolfe of Sherman was chosen permanent chairman with a slate of vice presidents and assistants listed, and Bob Barker named secretary with aides. The order of business covered credentials, platform, and candidate presentations for governor and other offices with time limits. Senator A P Barrett of Wannin County chaired the committee with BE A Berry of Madison as secretary.

Flelay J. A. L. Wolfe Sherman Grayson Sounty Nat Doak Rad River S. W. Blount Nacogdodless R. W Bexar B.diprell Guadalupe W. A. Wright Tom Green Bob Barker Robineau Harris P. Bansford Vis Hayes Morris Smith Wichita Ed F Blackshear Grimes Clyde D. Smith Reading Robert Goodfellow W. S. Ruseill Grayson Joan H. Stephens Charles Turkes Bev T.F. Meche F. la MrGes Jink Wvans Morri Charles McCubbin Galveston T. Diet Gualveston John Redus Rainiger Comal Murt Munge Kaufmany W. Tluehsoe Barnes Committee On Attornney Comptroller Taut Af Public Instruction Instica Auprema Court Criminal Appeals Associate Justice Court of Criminal Appeals Corey Ae Convention Sus A. P. Barrett Wannin County BE. A. Berry Madison

Big Show Exhibits and Fair Plans Unfold Across Texas

A. F. Pyron, superintendent of the International Fair agricultural department, will attend Williamson County farmers reunion to plan exhibits promised to travel to this year’s fair. He will visit Texas fairs to assemble a varied exhibit, surpassing last year. The Fair association also contracts a wiki west show with 125 people and a local firm to install a talking moving picture display in the music hall between vaudeville acts with three performances daily.

A. F. Pyron Agricultural Department Georgetown Williamson Pyrton Texas The Fair Association Wiki West Music Hall

Heart Disease Fells Kin of San Antonio Woman in San Marcos

Dr J A Armstrong died of heart disease at his brother Claud Athy Strong's residence in San Marcos Texas He was 48 born in Salads Bell County married Miss Matt Travis in October 18 He studied at Vanderbilt University and practiced medicine 82 years in San Marcos and surrounding country He leaves a widow a son a mother five brothers and a sister Mrs Lars L McCarty of San Antonio The death occurred today at 10 o'clock.

San Marcos Tex J. A. Armstrong Claud Athy Strong Avtar Strong Hi Salads Bell County Texas Matt Lravis Vanderbilt University di Armatrongy Leavey Wils Mothie Slater Lars L. McCarty Sat Antone

Black Giants Rally To Tie With Local Team In Surprising Win

The Dallas Giants defeated the San Antonio Blast Branchos 2 to 0 after late rallies led by Baby Wath. Griffin pitched superbly for the Black Giants while Black Cat struggled at third base and two errors hurt the Bronches. Next up is Birmingham as the South Negro Baseball Championship race tightens with two games to one.

Dallas Aiachk Giants San Antonio Baby Wath Johnson Dallas Griffin Black Giants Black Cat Hove Urwichos Giants Raby’ Webb Ant Lamifin Griffy Evans

Bogus Money Floods Tears Gays

In Washington and Louisiana, a counterfeit currency scare spreads as a clever execution is circulated. Chief Wilkie reports counterfeit national panic notes of five dollars have surged to twenty dollars and are being simulated broadly.

Wilkie Washington Augest Louisiane Oy Jet Wilkip

Lodge Meetings Tonight Across Several Fraternities

Readers are informed of lodge gatherings this evening at Concordia lodge in Hy Red Man's alle, Monroe lodge No 624 and Golden Star casine No 92, Pendo, Pythian tally San Antonio aerie No 70, Eagles hall, and F C E. Eagles. Tomorrow afternoon union meetings include Friendship temple and Bartenders union No 12 plus Trades Council hall with Cocks and Walters Union No 219.

Concordia Luge Mo Jeane L Red Man's Alle Ajamo A.M. Masonie Temple Monroe Lodge Order of Pendo San Antonio Aerie F. C. E. Eagles’ Hall Trades Council Hall O.m. Cocks Jind Walters

Horses Fill San Antonio Fair Tracks Ahead of Opening

Horsemen nationwide send entries to the San Antonio International Fair Association as Septembers opening nears. Pat Kengil expects a carload of horses from Louisville to reach the fair track within a week or ten days. A A Niles of Houston plans to ship harness horses from Howeton next week and J J Malone will send five Thoroughbreds from Fort Worth in about ten days. Over 100 horses are already on the grounds with daily training sessions attracting growing interest.

Vance Pat Kengil Louisville A. A. Niles Houston Fran Howeton J. Malone

Tales About Well Known San Antonians

In the Bexar hotel offices a crowd of travellog men hear yarns and banter about fashion and a strange tale. A teller recalls a friend who married then divorced, remarking on a handsome home and a wife who left him, a cautionary tale told with wit and local color.

Bexar Buster Faline Hayig Mer Lag Dierry Stowers Hint Harry

Gasoline Blaze Destroys Auto and Building

A gasoline blaze last night destroyed an automobile owned by Widgelock Lewis Maverick and damaged the adjacent building. Maverick barely escaped injury, as the car exploded after a spill of lubricating oil spread fire. The vehicle, about two years old, was valued at 700 dollars with building damages around 400 dollars. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

Widgelock Lewis Maverick Rowly Mr. Moyarlele Maverick

Thaws Wife Could Lose $1000 Monthly Income

New York report says lawyer Daniel O Reilly stated Thaw would be forced to cut off the $1000 monthly allowance to his wife Evelyn Thaw if bankruptcy proceedings continue. A second item from Poughkeepsie notes Katey Thaw in jail denying reports that friends moved to withhold payments on checks to lawyers.

New York Daniel O'Reily Harry K. [Thaw Thaw Evelyn Thaw Poughkeepete Kazy K. Thaw Pithsburg

Surprise party honors Mrs Gladys Muller

A surprise party was given for Mrs Gladys Muller on her seventeenth birthday at her home on Lobbock street. Guests enjoyed singing and music followed by refreshments. attendees included Mr and Mrs J Miller and many neighbors and friends.

Gladys Muller Methday Lobbock Ethel Heilbron Laura, Atkinson Ella May Canness Viola Steves Eyvelyn Heilbron Ettie Miller Pearl Atkinson Maud Jobson Carrie Woodward Glidys Miller Ocarga McAlister Marl Miller Arthur Keith Gidweo Sam Lane Dee King Harry Rohmer Dee Johnna Neal Pat Gonnet James Mcalister Charli Lay Barlie Claude Fall

Abstracters to Organize in Texas State Association

Announcement issued to all abstracters in Texas to meet in Waco on September 3 to form and organize a state association. Purpose to protect and advance the profession of abstracting and to promote unified standards and cooperation among practitioners in the state.

Baovily Tex Texas Waco Wreyer

Personal notices from the city and visitors at the Menger Hotel

Mr and Mrs Krakauer depart for Chihuahua Mexico where they will set up a loom. Walter F Timon of Corpus Christi and his wife arrive for the Democratic convention. Dr Hillmen and wife Mrs W Stettener and Miss Ruth Vidder stay at the Mission hotel. John Adams of Alexandria visits his father Jon Adams Sr. Mr Adams's wife and baby have been away weeks. W C Preston of Rock Island Frisco arrives and discusses the hard times with McCormick. Mrs Walter J Crawford of Bexar joins her husband at the State convention at the Menger.

Krakauer Chihuatua Mex Walter F. Timon Corpus Christ Angelas Timon Hillmen Fort Worth W Stettener New York Ruth Vidder Oakland City Tud Mission Hotel John Adams Alexandria Jon Adams Adams W. C. Preston Freldhtazzat Rock Island-Frisco Ine Wort. Worth McCormick Walter J. Crawford Bexawhent Euith Menger Hole

Trough Cleaning Delayed as Alamo Plaza Water Grows Green

Residents watering at the Alamo plaza trough report unsanitary conditions with long-stagnant water forming green scum on the surface. Local officials urged prompt cleaning to restore safe use.

Alamo Plaza

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