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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

7

Sues to secure 224 acres in Kerr County case

In United States court this morning the Chicago Title and Trust Company filed suit naming 117 defendants in an action to recover 224 acres of land in Kerr County. The land is valued at about 20 000 dollars and is alleged to have been deeded to EK B Leigh of Chicago after bankruptcy in 1908. The case centers on an alleged improvidence and seeks to recover the property for the petitioner.

Bane United States Chicago Tithe and Trust Company Chicago Lang Incateg Kerr County H. A. Robisyekung Kalamazoo Mich Ibarmersy EK. B. Leigh

Births Reported For Local Families

A girl was born August 21 to Mr and Mrs Juan Antonio of 226 Arsenal Street. A boy arrived August 14 for Mr and Mrs Longevia Martinez of 113 Lavaca Street. Twin boys were born to Mr and Mrs J Mays at 528 Palaris Street.

Juan Antonio Arsenal Street Longevia Martinez Lavaca ‘Street J Mays Palaris Street

Heart Failure Claims Boy of 14 in San Antonio

News from San Antonio reports the sudden death yesterday of Clarence Hauser a 14 year old son of W T Hauser formerly of the city His remains were due to arrive this afternoon over the Southern Pacific and will be taken to his grandfather P O Hausers residence 1283 East Commerce Street for the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock Rev Leo Erhardt of the Evangelical Association to conduct services

San Antonio Clarence Hauser W. T. Hauser Gty Hauston Southern Pacific P. OD. Hauser East Commerce Street Leo Erhardt The Evangelical Association

Burials and Interments Listed for August Deaths

Burial permits show Ester Estrade de Cortex died August 23 at 1815 Monterey street with interment at San Fernando cemetery. Mrs Emile Dathe, 60, died August 90 at 422 McClane street, interment Hen Mann Seus cemetery. Carlo Leal, age unknown, died August 22 of appendicitis at city hospital, interment Cemetery No 7. Mrs J W Hudson, 12% Spruce street, died August 2A of tuberculosis, interment Hermann Sons cemetery. Mrs Marsha Dawson, 48, died August 22 of gangrene at 45 West Houston street, interment Red Rock, Texas.

Ester Estrade de Cortex Monterey Street San Fernando Emile Dathe McClane Street Henmann Spruce Street Hermann Sons Marsha Dawson West Houston Street Red Tock Texas

Ryan to New England Trip Aims at Coastal Visits

Attorney Joe Ryan departs tonight for a two week tour of the New England states. He plans to visit coast cities including Bar Harbor and Bangoy to study Maine pro Aipicion and hear the Hitch language as spoken in Tedton. He also intends to examine a Boston bay marker tied to a cargo dump incident while reflecting on King George.

Joe Ryan New England States Ryan Bar Harbor Maine Bangoy Lsten Tedton Boston Bay King George

China to Adopt Japanese Monetary System

A Shanghai dispatch to the Morning Post reports China has decided to adopt the Japanese monetary system. The proposal was noted in London as of August 24 and attributed to Shanghai sources. No further details were provided.

China London Shanghai Morning Post

Mendawn Williams and Co Fails on New York Exchange

The New York stock exchange announced the failure of Mendawn Williams and Company. The firm operated from 98 Wall Street and faced a dramatic collapse disrupting traders and investors today.

New You Angus Mendawn, Williams and Company New York Stock Exchange Giro Wall Street

Hounds Track Thieves After Arlington Robbery

Special to The Licht Arlington Texas August 4 burglars entered the home of C H Conway early this morning secured money valuables and fled while the family slept Marshall Coney has secured bloodhounds from Dallas on the trail but the robbers had a good start Also notice from Fort Sam Houston Texas sealed proposals due August 22 1908 for wiring screens at Fort Sam Houston Texas bids may be rejected with specifications on request and envelopes marked Proposals for wire screens at Fort Saint Houston Texas addressed to L J Wlem constructing quartermaster

Arlington Tex C. H. Conway Marshall Coney Dallas Quartermaster Sam Houston Texas Jn Triphone Fort Sam Heron U. S Orf Saint Houston L. J. Wlem Og

Missionary in China Seeks Taft Views

A conference at Hot Springs Virginia discussed U S policy in China with American missionary George Painter seeking Taft's views. Painter noted for his work there and his familiarity with conditions in the Orient amid Taft’s candidacy and potential interest in missionary operations.

China Taft

Leads of Texans in East Campaign Tour

Senators Culberson and Chamberlain with Bryan party depart Chicago for Indianapolis to notify John W Kern as Democratic vice presidential hopeful. Bryan praises progress and national committee guidance while plans for campaigning through the mid-Atlantic and New York loom. Card of thanks from Mrs Patrico Vallejo and family notes condolences and floral tributes.

Ave Cheoret E Shroagel Arouni Sli Lala Vo Lrvan Sadomal Muelk Charles A. Culberson Democraiy National Committee Chicago Indianapolis Joh W. Kern Beyan Patrico Vallejo

Anaseneir Big Tent Theater Presents How Women Love

A packed Big Tent last night saw How Women Love in three acts with Velma Whitman as Ruth Hope and Wal A Peters as Stephen Marien. The cast delivered an engaging, instructive performance, with tomorrow's five act The Deserter scheduled by request. At the Lyric the act featured Deonzo the contortionist famed from Mesina and Tony Galloway in blackface, drawing a large audience.

Velma Whitman Ruth Hope Wal A. Peters Stephen Marien Richard Lester

Comic Act Replaced in Evening Show

The show ends with an audience roared finale as Richard inqaid performs a sharp adaptation of DJ Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. Tonight Baxiry and Wolfe take over with a singing act before the Illustrated gong and moving pictures close the program.

Richard Inqaid Wii DJ Jekyl Mr. Hyde Baxiry Wolfe Gong Moving Pictures

Weather teaser notes low May rain and clouds tonight

The report warns of a front near the territory with low pressure bringing clouds and showers tonight and tomorrow. A local observer highlights a recent spell of unusual high precipitation totaling 23 inches, with temperatures described as slightly low.

Comen Capsivana Tupiter Whch

Tow Leighton Returns Home After Recovery From Surgery

Tow Leighton of 405 Dwyer Avenue, previously at Santa Hosa Infirmary, has likely undergone an operation and recovered enough to be remanded to his home, marking a discharge from hospital care.

Tow Leighton Dwyer Ayenna Santa Hosa

Seven Hurt In Smash At Wentworth and Dover Streets

Seven people were injured in a collision of two street cars on Wentworth avenue at Dover street yesterday. A crowd stampede followed as passengers broke windows and tried to escape. Conductor Edward Webb and motorman Frank Wilko were among the most seriously hurt. A real estate ad follows urging readers to buy a lot and build a home.

Chicago Wentworth Avenue Doverty-aiith Street Pial Edward Webb Tween Stysinu Steret Frank Wilko Columons

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