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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
5
A keen observer notes the witness on the stand showing intensity and nodding as closing words are spoken. The dialogue hints at suspicion with phrases about shifting eyes and a verdict hint, suggesting the defendant may be guilty of something.
City canvass set for tomorrow morning at the city hall chamber to review bids for paving Houston street. Engineer Van Riper will present the bids, with action expected at the joint meeting of local committees and the city council. Shirk Waist Hop by Olive Airave at WOW hall Saturday August 25 features Lovee orchestra with 24 cents admission.
The Independence League party of California held its state convention at Laring Hall, Oakland, Aug. 29. It adopted its state platform nominated presidential electors and listed some candidates for Congress and for state legislation, aiming to demonstrate the people's right to govern themselves.
Special to The Light Fort Worth Texas August 33 three names of Zeb ranking against W B Bibs high for the Democratic nomination for the State Legislature will be heard again after being thrown out by the Tarrant County Executive Committee Fitzhugh won the primaries by only 117 votes The hearing will take place next Friday.
Mrs. M. S. Freeman of San Antonio testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills restored health after months of back pain and irregular kidney action. She bought from Bexar Drug Co and recommends the remedy, noting relief began quickly and full recovery followed. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
From The Light August 23 1897 reports the health office moved to the city hospital after heavy rains. Alazan creek rose flooding a fence at Frank Kriseh's slaugh ter Den on Castro street. Judge Wurzbach gains honorary Vo Waertz Verein status for anti prohibition work. Comfort welcomes its first train with a brass band. Aransas Pass to Ward Kerrville railroad progress at 1.5 miles per day. Movu alista and Benevolencia groups plan celebrations for Mexico Independence Day.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hollister's Anewgal Montale Tea and L&Gn Drie Company in casual life context. No clear event or person to anchor a full news item.
Heat Leased Wire reports New York on August 22 shows stock exchange activity rising with Whares of slovky sold totaling 1,087,850 and a par value of gold at 1,532,000 amid broader market hopes. Canadian Pacific strike talks progress, while analysts anticipate renewed Chinese demand as oversupply issues ease and the Orient expects normal cotton trade this year.
An old style health note argues stomach discomfort signals a larger digestive issue and cautions that medicines cannot cure all. It praises a specific syrup for aiding digestion, easing symptoms, and strengthening the stomach without side effects, while promising a fair trial offer to readers.
Judge Don A Bliss of San Antonio reports approval of articles for the Rio Grande Valley Reservoir and Irrigation Company with $10,000 capital. The plan envisions reservoirs along the Rio Grande to irrigate about 150,000 acres of bottom land in Hidalgo County, enabling farming when irrigated. A second, larger company will be formed later to operate extensive irrigation. The project marks a major irrigation revolution for southwestern Texas.
At Beheutzmeyer park tonight the concert by the San Antonio Band features Fue miler melodies and a praised program. The Big Tent Theatre presents The Deserter with Whitman and Lester to enthusiastic audiences, followed by The Wages of Sin tomorrow night.
Dallas county reports 150 veterans and 190 widows in the Confederate census as tax assessors tally statewide totals. County by county figures include 418 veterans and 28 widows in Tarrant, 292 veterans and 129 widows in Bexar, and 409 veterans in Travis with about 350 widows. Harris and McLennan reports pending. The legislature requires statewide census to guide future pension planning for about 8,000 veterans on pensions now.
A San Antonio note urges women to demand Western Thread Best Six Card from local dealers. It praises Western Thread Co of Chicago as pioneer and superior to trust threads, urging customers to ask for the brand and spelling out several listed retailers.
Fort Worth officials confront conditions at city jail where women prisoners are housed amid calls to end the practice. A federation protest cites unsafe sanitary conditions and urges immediate overhaul and action.
Mrs. G. Snell says her husband’s death in Fort Worth was murder linked to Chicago multimillionaire Stel. The widow claims funds will be used to fully investigate the case, though no suspect has been found.
Allentown August 2. A 22 year old heir, Mic Man follay, is accused in court of taking his father Alfred Voreers estate and the $3,000 motor car to sell it. He allegedly planned to raise funds to pay off a woman who sued for breach of promise while pursuing another relationship.
Leoparde Chanel aid Tesusa and Anthony Jantag appear among couples issued licenses. Tiare Voxgies and Josefine Ds are listed in the same notice. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Hearst Leased Wire reports a revived rumor that Mia Carne lus Vanderbilt mother of the Countess of Szechenyi plans a fall wedding to Baron Ottavio Horning Carrell. old imperial sanction via Joseph, Austrian envoy, and a possible estate purchase near the daughter’s home are cited. denials from Austrian embassy follow.
Fragmented chatter mentions Wes Brush Inglets and locals at Gones studio by Alamo plaza. A sneaky bystander eyed Lowys book store on Hangin Street as periodicals catch attention. A vague tale hints at photography, envy, and a cryptic quote about a mace.
A garbled cable from St Petersburg reports an actress claiming control or association with a Russian grand duke. The fragmentary text references names like Grand Duke andee and various unclear phrases, suggesting a sensational but unreadable report.
The Grave Duke Vladmir is banished to Irkutsk for a year with Czarist approval and may return to St. Petersburg only if he renounces plans to marry the pretty actress Mile. Sitlachinka. The match lacks affection and is not a love match, according to royal circles.
Tony Pantor, famed showman, worsened after five days of improvement. Doctors had held hope for recovery, but last night the condition deteriorated again and the patient slipped further, signaling a setback for his health.
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