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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

4

Battalion Returns to Duty Under Wade J Ayer Command

The First Battalion Winth infantry led by Major Wade J Ayer sailed from Welms on the vead night. They cover about 199 miles to reach their next assignment, with most camps at the Gusta area. The Sunset RK 8 Vaushn, a Salithei'tr Tackhe agent in Miseliy, was promoted to chief elerso General Olam Agent Herring in Howton. J W Wheally, custom service agent, arrived in Galveston on official business and may remit several days.

Fist Winth Infantry Wade J. Ayer Vaushn Elflm Salithei'tr Miseliy Hiss Elerso Olam Herring al Howton Vauginm Tolstel Tee Man J. W. Wheally United States Customs Service Galveston

Discharge in Bankruptcy Filings In Federal Court

Two bankruptcy discharge filings appeared in federal court. One case, brought by BR.0. Longworthy of Halevity, Whemaw, was judged bankrupt on July 14. The other case, filed by Alawanver Gravey, was listed as Ned.

BR. 0 Longworthy Af Halevity Whemaw Ail Alawanver Gravey

Weather Summary for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

The report notes unsettled conditions with showers and cooler air in San Antonio. A cooling trend brings 70s to 80s as a front and a high pressure system move across the region with cloudy skies and southward winds.

Cualey Antocio Ulau Misatestopl Aml Ohio Valiers Miarebry San Antonio Atates Mic Isississilepi

Fragmentary notice on adjournment and hearing dates

The readable text shows a fragment about adjournment on a date and refers to petitions. It mentions a hearing date for those petitions but the rest of the details are unclear in the OCR. The exact parties, venue, and outcome remain unreadable.

Drill Corps to Meet for Organization

Veterans and women contended performers are asked to join Captain W S McLewn at Market Hall Wednesday at four to form an organization of significance. The notice, tied to Civil War era plans, cites Lieut Charles Dupes of South Carolina as revealing details.

W. S McLewn Market Hall Charles Dupes South Carolina Tulson Mie

School Building Inspects Reptile Work at Paanville

The school board building committee chaired by Pablo Crux ig. will inspect the work this afternoon at o'clock on the Paanville School project by Theo Banks. The building has been rodded and the foundation reinforced by concrete.

Pablo Crux Ig Nya Thin Paanville School Theo. Banks

Civil Service Exams Scheduled in City for September Ninth

Aulvu service examlation is set for September 9 in the city to fill the photographic draftsman role, with a salary of 106 over. An additional exam is planned the same day for a cabinet topomanhic draftman, offering from 3900 to 1500 in pay.

Aulvu Alen

The Lyric Theatre Hosts A Variety of Nightly Acts

The Lyric presented a diverse program featuring vaudeville acts including a new vardevilla and a Conga showcase. Performances by Scheper and Martin drew crowds, with the big tent dark after Saturday and resuming later with the drama The Deserter starring Wilfactian.

Editors at Yearly Meet Highlight National Editorial Event

The annual gathering of editorial leaders opened with Governor Juhysep delivering the principal address. President Jouyya Warner of Lexington presented preliminary remarks as committees formed and visitors toured Slihwater where the Blute's fulaon was inspected ahead of tomorrow's big address by President Varney.

Tilted States Old Cay Welanine Way Juhysep Auivor Lawler Slihwater Minn Tie Blute Prosidant Varney

Schertz Woman Annie Young Dies After Brief Illness

Schertz resident Annie Young daughter of Mrs Mary Pancoast died after a brief illness. She was born to Mrs Mary A Plintonat and survived by her mother two brothers W and J Pan coast four sisters Benidas Benvich Wong and Thras xine Walter Cearge and Jolu Shaw. She was the widow of William Young and had lived in Schertz for 14 years. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Mary Pancoast Ho Mare Che Oath Mery Annie Young Schertz Vistwight Young Mra Mary A Plintonat Pancoast Benidas Mise Benvich Wong Thras Xine Walter Cearge Jolu Shaw Wmiam Young Hed Uved Scherty San Antonio Trainer Groszoehmigen Mrs. Real Trainsy Grasxoolimigin Sean Adolph Heil Miss Reval Covarable Read Groszoehinigen Har Gel Mae Artair

Gunman Denies Intent as Victim Fights for Life

Groszoehmigen admits shooting a woman after heavy drinking near San Antonio. He says he did not intend harm, prayed for the victim’s life, and describes a day of wandering and hunger while authorities hold him for a preliminary hearing.

Obituary for Gabbert Ty N Gathert in San Marcos area

Ty N Gabbert of this city died at Gonitart yesterday after a lone illness. Survived by wife, a son and several relatives. The funeral events and burial arrangements are described, with services in San Marcos and interment to follow by ship, conducted by two ministers.

Gabbert Gonitart Fuera Tyider Unley Ma Gormania Cadios Haanr Gablert Wil AG Yorts Imissid Wits Faynlliagiy Wis Wislow Wadsley Baward Gabhert Meiffer Wileley Seonasun

Sues on bond brewing company judgment against maryland casualty

The Sin Antasia Brewing associat Hono Iled silt claims a judgment for $380 against the Maryland Casualty Co of Baltimore, issued by the court in April 1908. The suit stems from alleged failure to pay on a bond by an employee, with defense laid on liability waivers and related claims highlighted in the petition.

PUTS BAN ON PLAY New York Aue 17

A government notice from New York reports a ban on play and gatherings on government property. Officers urge discipline and quiet conduct while authorities enforce the restrictions.

New York Aue Lille Hays Stalinnd Ag Fushian Bors

Card of Thanks for Jada Vo Singleton

We sincerely thank all who offered sympathy and interest after the death of our dear Jada Vo Singleton. We are deeply grateful for the generous donations and kindness shown by MR. AND MRS. WT SINGLETON and others during this difficult time.

Jada Vo Singheton Mes Singleton

Tragedy Ends Mimic Fight In Gary Fatal Shooting

In Gary Indiana a one year old boy was killed in a clash between two groups of youths near a fort like position. Police hold the Gormley boy as investigations continue into whether the revolver fired accidentally or was misused. The dead child’s father, a cement maker, identified the victim as the son of Te Finnerty.

Chicago Wilke Aley Soliitors Tylana Fic Dériy Gary Ind Jul Gormley Gormley TL. C. Plinerty

Charge Boys with Murder of Huerta

Police say two to three teen offenders aided by others beat and killed Huerta near Santa Rosa Avenue after a robbery motive emerged. Witnesses allege Huerta pleaded for life as blows landed, while several women in a nearby house were detained for questioning. Suspects including Guillermo Aherti, a 25 year old partner, face investigation as officers pursue leads across the city.

Berrey Huere Lmees Huerta Santa Rosa Avenue Nueva Street Hueria Auer Mon Henge Huérta Huerta la Muertas Roel Meretta Gnervern Daniels Gaflermo Aherti Atny Whouk Atrosh Alice Iby Pierneon Fernanda

Turbulent Times in Springfield and Illinois Riots

Disjointed report notes lynching and race riots in Springfield and Danville, with references to damages sought from the United States, legislative action in Th4S pre- b viwing, and a record of past violent events across Illinois. Mentions gunfire, mob violence, and tensions tied to race clashes over recent years.

Tae Amy Pers Asson Davies Aimols Springfield Danville

Funeral Notice for Mrs Thalesa Golomas in Ban Aplonio

Mrs Thalesa Golomas died in Ban Aplonio Texas on August 17 1908 aged years mother of Mrs Josephine Lavece. Funeral tomorrow Monday at 4 30 from the Tite vert dares Monterey street and from Tan Fernande Cotledeal AEA ys. Interment at St Marys cemetery.

Thalesa Golomas Ban Aplonio Texas Theresa. Catmunho Josephine Lavece Monterey Fernande Cotledeal Terment St Mary's Cemetery

Wrights French Flight Triumph Stuns Observers

American aviator Wright showcases a record setting demonstration before French officials, winging a craft for two kilometers at high speed with 43 seconds of flight time. The event draws praise from experts, noting Wright’s skill and the machine's performance.

Wright Maris Air Chine

Rembrandt Portrait Seized in Historic Auction Tale

A famed Rembrandt portrait tied to Sobieski lineage and Kostromea archaeologist Promir Sxlandis surfaces in a convoluted sale. The painting reportedly moved from a Russian marshal to his servant, then into Sealand’s hands, with a Hermitage linkage and a Peters MTR gallery note. price cited at $150,000.

King Sobieski Raya Palace St. Petersburg iSubeshi Promir Sxlandis Kostromea Thia_ prative Flehl Marshial Souvarert Mahe Goy Wargaw Sealand Parriitts Somesto Wail Talitore Bie Coplen

Ambassdor Harmless Crank Taken for Identity Probe

An ambassador was removed as a harmless crank after proving identity to a guard and police. A curious episode near Buckingham Palace involved a man claiming ties to the royal residence and disputes over official recognition. The incident concluded with authorities confirming the person’s identity before the guardian of the palace.

Vfa bin Tun Biyee Lawlor Buckingham Palace Beyee Font Daly Bryne Euta

Prince Indicted Over Five Thousand Dollar Loan

Vienna reports Prince Alexinthen Thukavill once connected to the Peland region faces perjury and libel indictments. The case centers on forged documents and attempted arson linked to a long dispute. Three witnesses remain alive as the inquiry resumes with new indictments against the prince.

Vienna Alexinthen Thukavill Pevercen Paland Iscualar Harrower Viena Keener

Prince Karl Becomes A Monk At Seventy Four

Prince Karl of Loewenstein enters religious life at seventy four, embracing monastic vows amid Catholic tradition. The move marks a rare royal clerical path as church and sovereignty intersect in a muted ceremonial setting.

Prince Karl

Continent tale of royal orders and church reform

Fragmentary text describes a prince now general and a monastery in Vilytan Honan. It mentions a cardinal converting a leader into a priest and a nun’s ordination under Hrathdy Raymundus. The reading is unclear but centers on medieval political church maneuvers and noble roles.

Conlinent Ninican Orde Ardle Pe’ Damlulvan

London to See Play by Italian Bernard Shaw

London reports that Signor Traversari, brother-in-law of Signor Tittoni, Italian minister and former ambassador, has written Grandpapa's Parrot with a new Tenion piece. Shaw, studying theater methods, found audiences prefer cleaner humor and provided a new act that he deems appropriate.

London Talian Bernard Shaw Aig Lawson Tke Yolian Bernard Shaw Signor Traversal Signor Tittont la Ietine Silene Traversas Grandpapa Tandon Audien

Thrown to Death in Chicago Wallet Window Incident

A chaotic Chicago murder case reports Ant Orlav Slevel, 43, killed after being thrown from a window during a debt dispute. John Gnowsanterten, 5, and Joby Kravatlefe, 26, are named as alleged assailants and were arrested.

Shicago Ant Orlav Slevel Tag John Gnowsanterten Joby Kravatlefewier

Grain Market Report from Watasa City August 17

Wheat prices listed for No. 2 hard and No. 2 white along with No. 3 white bids and other grain classes. The clumsy OCR text shows varied quotes and terminal notes typical of a midwest market page.

Waatas City

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