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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

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Warner's Safe Cure touted as kidney disease remedy

An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases claiming cures and offers free trials. It features testimonials from a Chicago nurse and promises free medical evaluation and sample urine analysis, urging readers to obtain bottles by mail and warning against substitutes.

Warner Marie Pulleh Washburn Ave Chicago Zambago Warners Fitrest Uearsten Wost Rochester Snowlion Haying Sen Antonio Tex Atlanta

Democrats Leave Advertising Revenue From State Convention

San Antonio hosted a state Democratic convention that generated between 15,000 and 20,000 lines of newspaper exposure and about 30,000 lines overall across the press. The Business Men's club publicity bureau distributed notices to gain publicity for the city, with delegates numbering around 1200 and attendees averaging three days.

San Antonio Businews Aps Maine California Texas Ulerts Business Men's Club Carrington Visitarn

Railroad Magnate and His Possible Successor

Differences with Pennsylvania Railroad directors raise a potential deposition of James McRea from the presidency. Samuel Rea, vice president, is named as a possible successor. The dispute centers on a contract with the New York Central that allegedly costs the Pennsylvania Railroad about 150000 dollars annually.

Pennsylvania Raiioad James McRea Samuel Rea McHea Mr. Rea McRea New York Central Pennsylvania Mi Ik

Rainy Texas Section Reports Widespread Showers

General rain spread across southern Texas from Houston to Uvalde and from Taylor to Pearsall. The downpour between 1 and 2 o clock caused city floods on streets near Webb Ho Government Hill and along Anétin street. Cooler temps and a late dry-season change mark the end of summer with hot days possible into September.

San Antonio Texas Houston Uvalde Southern Pacific Taylor Pearsall Nandal Ajous Webb Ho Government Hill Anétin Street

Local Lodge and Labor Meetings Across San Antonio and Nearby Halls

Tomorrow afternoon union and fraternal meetings are scheduled at various halls in San Antonio including Grane Fraternity, Friedrich Ludwig Jahn lodge, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Also listed are Natchez Tribe, Red Men’s hall and Amalgamated Workers union events at Trades Council hall and other venues.

San Antonio Grane Fraterniy Ike Hall Friedrich Ludwig Jahn ODH Hermann Sans Knights of the Nadabece Odd Fellows Hall Elk Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Hall Masthis Servanao Gamlescarn We. C. Wy Uscion Bath Laborers! Protective Union Traden Council Steet al+ Workers’ union Council

Birth Announcements From Local Families

Birth notices list several new arrivals. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Hales of 512 Austin Street Auriyat August 16. A son to Mr and Mrs Me Olemayor at city hospital August 19. A daughter to Miss LAllian Wobin and Mrs. Lilly at Devine. Names and spellings vary in this record.

Buylevon Stray Sly Hales Austin Street Auriyat Onry Tianie Taviar Strent Anguat Me Olemayor City Hospital Sir Henry Munster Aumgust Lallian Wobin Ja Lilly Devine

Washington Place Flood Risk Prompted School Board Action

Citizens along Washington Place urge city action to improve the street fearing flood waters from Main Avenue rush into the school yard during heavy rain. The school board seeks curb and grading improvements to prevent damage to the annex and yard, with residents willing to fund part of the costs. The city street department plans Dewey Place next, and Washington Place is hoped to follow.

Washington Place Travis Main Sven Main Avenue Laurel Weights Walington Place Dewey Place

San Antonio lore and shop talk recalled in street chat

Fragmented reminiscences from San Antonio residents recount playful gossip and quirky downtown scenes. A Quaker-like humor thread runs through a piano purchase tale, a conversation on shopping at Fisellen's store opposite Port City, and a horse radish mix up turned joke.

Fisellen Figaher

Burial Permits Mention Several Local Deaths

A damaged notice records burial permits for several individuals including William Hoa aged 4 who died August 18 and interment planned at Sty Laila and Luling Texas. Other entries mention G A Williams aged six with August 18 death, and scattered references to persons and places.

Wiliam Hoa Tubarciloais Probanitt Street Sty Laila G. A. Williams Southwestern Ingaoe Ways Wm Luling Tex

Huerta slain amid a street fight in Santa Rosa area

The Santa Rosa tragedy unfolds as Gullarmo Huerta is killed during a brawl at Hill Ing. Cecilia Ogden testifies at the examining court before Justice Fisk, describing the fight and identifying suspects. Officers Guerrero and Daniels recount the arrest of Montalva and Rocnehez, with evidence and confessions discussed as the case proceeds toward Friday hearings.

Gullarmo Huerta Santa Rosa Avenue Cecilia Ogden Oficers J Guerrero Daniels Huerta Montalva Rochetez Oliver Guerrera Rodriguez Opy Cadeo Muerte Fenny Ogden Rocks Alidis Delug Rodriguez, Montalva Farroth Quintero Charles van Riper Bemes Jushies Vist Beaker Samuel Helden Leonard Garza Ivara Baker Waa

Soldiers 10 Manuver at Fair in Sept

Military spectacle planned for the San Antonio International fair running September 26 to October 11 with U S troops, bands, and competitive drills. The fair directors discussed fencing, roadways, travel badges, and free attractions while coordinating with war department, musicians union, and Traveling Men's Association for a full opening program and Labor Day events.

San Antonio Meyer Otto Wahrmund Wseoclaliol Serv Prod Terrell W. J. Moore Vetlea P. Brown J. Sirana J. MM. Vance Bandon Ter Verles PL Brown Wihrmund My. Tittle Towler & Bro Real State Dealers Daly Grounds River Avenue Ani Lay Hare Points Blir Duis Vance Getrebury Paul Brossi Tair Brogel Labor Day Committee Messrs Straus Moore, Brownata Terrall

Boy Narrow Escape In Runaway Buggy Incident

A runaway horse attached to a buggy owned by Mr Smith frightened the family yesterday. The boy, son of Mr Smith, was in the buggy when the horse ran away and collided with another vehicle. He was thrown out but escaped serious injury. one of Mr Smith’s vehicles was damaged.

Theles John Hancock Boston Hubbard John Tancock Smith Noual

May form club to boost GOP nominee in Bexas County

A Republican governor candidate supporters plan to form a May club in Bexas County to back the GOP nominee. A membership list is being circulated and individuals dissatisfied with Governor Cane’s administration are urged to sign, regardless of party.

Tayaw Simpson Bexas County Cane Belf

Shelly Seeks Divorce From Shellhorse In Fifth District

In early Fifth District court, H Shelly signs for divorce from Q Shellhorse. They wed December 19 1897 and lived together until January 1899.

H. Shellyhorse Q. 1. Shellhorse

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