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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
1
Magistrate HigeInbotham of Williamsburg Brooklyn is described as a court hero after a lively fistfight with a witness in the Holy Rollfera case. The magistrate knocked the witness down and had his agent arrested for assault. A photograph excerpt shows two women linked to the Holy Rollers.
Burial permits list Charles C Harris 28 died August 27 of tuberculosis 3142 Flores interment Cemetery No 3 W H Thornton 31 died August 21 carbonic acid poisoning 8 Jaredo Street interment Cemetery No 7 Tian Ganalachnia 44 died August 21 murder 06 Zavalia Street interment San Fernando Cemetery Charge Girl With Swindling affidavit filed by G F Williams yesterday charging Bessie Sookins negro girl with swindling Claimant says the girl used the name Georgia Lent or Lily29 secured $10 from furniture loan mortgaged months earlier totaling $90
Cumberland, Ga August 32 Two prominent men George Britton and Frank Davis met at the Louisville Nashville depot Shawnee two miles east of here and dueled to the death Five shots were exchanged Britton was killed by a heart wound Davis wounded in abdomen breast and shoulder and not expected to live The feud reportedly dated three years with Davis returning fire as Britton began shooting after stepping from the train
The secretary of war assigns three army officers to Peacock Military School, making it the only Texas institution with an active army staff. Col George LeRoy Brown acts as superintendent, Capt A H W Bachan as captain, and Sgt S Klingensmith in charge of cavalry, with Lieuts Todd Coleman and Learowell supporting advanced mathematics and related studies. The addition expands the program to three branches, adds a year to the curriculum, and aims to prepare cadets for commissions in the army and navy.
Special to The light Fort Worth Tex Aug 22 Charger with a winding G Pore who ran an employment agency was arrested today on complaint by J M Witter. Witter claims he paid to get a job and was guaranteed $65 per month but instead hired on as a whiskey salesman. Writings from Mossman county prohibition alatritt and to warTy Pope Wan ra vaged on $200 hond.
Special to The Light Dallas Aug 22 Jack Healwig declared the Democratic nominee for congress in this district. Col Bam Sterrett was the joint candidate. Beal’s majority was reported as over two to one, claiming a decisive win.
A major fire gutting the Allen store and a theater complex in Memphis sparked a panic at the Palace Theater. Police restrained the crowd to prevent loss of life as two sick hotel guests were rescued. Total losses reach about 380000 with extensive damage to adjacent buildings and stock. Insurance covers the destruction.
In Cincinnati on August 22 a honeymoon was delayed when Reverend Mr Poole assistant rector of Christ Church lost a purse containing $120 at Central Station. He later tracked the funds and returned home with his bride.
A bold daylight robbery at the Noma of R G Barbeck 7026 Avenue occurred yesterday at 2 o'clock. A purse containing 14 in cash rings and diamond pins valued at 3150 was stolen from a drawer. The thief entered quietly, took the purse, and departed without being detected. the robbery was discovered soon after.
Ten circuses paid the Texas state tax this season, totaling $9,000, an increase over the prior year. The comptroller notes shifts in tax structure with more shows paying $200 each this year, while last year most paid $100. Olney reported about $1,000 in a single county.
In Austin, Major J W Burke was chosen by the Republican convention in the tenth district to run for Congress against A S Burleson. Burke, a former collector of internal revenue, backed Senator Foraker. Also noted, saloonkeepers paid taxes at the tax collector’s office, taking in over $10,000 in a few hours, a record for a single day’s business.
The Lieu. Fort Worth Tex Aug 22. A man file a suit claiming his wife divorced him in 1838 and that he was not informed. He seeks the custody of their four year old daughter now fifteen years old. He fears his daughter may suffer in hardship.
Dallas August 23 The state executive committee of Zionists will meet tomorrow to select a successor to Rabbi Jason of Fort Worth. Wiluar of Holaton is a strong candidate for the post.
An advertisement from Erxat Drug Co touts Poley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It warns readers they alone are responsible for outcomes if they fail to use the product, asserting it positively cures all forms of such diseases.
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