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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

4

Gambler Gang Dupes Varsity Graduate on Ocean Liner

New York August 31 A Heidelberg graduate Augnat Walter foiled a quartet of professorial gamblers aboard the Iron Prinzess in Cecelia. The swindlers lured him into dice games for 35 a throw, winning then letting him win before he refused and tried to pay with checks backed by a letter of credit. He stopped after wagering 1520 in tens and notified the circuit. payment on the checks was halted at the bank issuing the letter of credit.

New York Augnat Walter Heidelberg Wieelee English Credi

Tinner symposium to open mid September classes awaited

A European focus on gymnasiums and physical culture will bring knowledge of modern body development. The Tinner symposium opens about September 15, drawing a large class of applicants eager to learn the latest improved systems.

Europe Tinner Sym Aijaar Tere

Galen Leaf Dance Saturday At Muth's

Passenger agents in the city today from Pennsylvania Lines and Louisville & Nashville arrive this morning to pay calls with George R. Thomson H Webb and John F. Sullivan conducting travels and prospects at Muth's.

Galen Muth’s George R. Thomson Pennsylvania Hines H. ©. Webb Tvnos Central John F. Sullivan Louisville & Washville

Edison 1A Labor Hies To Court For Injunction

New York August 21 The New York Electrical Workers Union defied Justice Pound by seeking to quash an injunction that bars them from employing nonmembers under an arbitration plan. The case hinges on whether arbitration provisions can be enforced to restrict hiring to union members only, a matter with broad impact for employers and workers alike.

Ano Edison 1A Labor Mie New York New York Epectrical Workers’ Union Justice Pound Acurt Electrical Workers Woion Oannerhenensis Noarraw Untin No Ant Tle General Arbitration Board Delomales

City News Bert Sims and the Missed Reunion

Fragmentary item notes Bert Sims from Kansas City and a woman sought by Mrs. O B Ray who did not reach her until yesterday afternoon near the Southern Pacific area. A social event named Shirt Waist Hop hosted by Olina Gravis occurred on Saturday with all admission 35 cents.

Bert Sims Wee Kansas City Olina Gravis

Publisher's Notice on Payments and Schedule for Prof Tz

A publisher's notice warns readers to pay only approved expenses and avoid errors. A card from Prof Tz, musical director of the Say Antonio Tien Verein, notes a four month tour in Enidice and plans to be in San Antonio mid next month. He will leave Germany this week, sailing for New York on the coming Wednesday.

Say Antonio Tien Verein Enidice San Antonio Cormany New York

Five Boys Accused After Attempted Fire on Child

New York police arrest Amie Arhuche and Jos Asselta after a boy, five years old, was attacked on Avenue 16. The suspects reportedly tied the child to a post and threatened to burn him, then sprinkled powder on the boy. Both adults were placed in the custody of the children's society and charged with assault.

New York Aig Sino Barbagel Paiteemith Street Amie Arhuche Jos Asselta Barbagel Allegas John Burbage Children's Society Wens Ald

Building Permits Report For Camden Street Dwellings

Tuan Taent and Ady Mannix file permits for 12h vtirene dwellings on Camden Street in what appears to be a residential project. Medina and other entities listed without clear roles or dates. Project value listed as 25 dollars.

Medina Ady Mannix Camden Street

Barns Are Too Few for Fair Horses

The San Antonio International Fair association warns stalls at the stables will be insufficient for the annual meet as owners from across the country announce plans to bring runners trotters and pacers. Early reservations show many expect 20 to 18 horses per group and more demand than before with responses from Robin Adair Daltius G L Hlackford Jack Brennan Charley Campau and others noting rising attendance.

San Antonio Fair Association Robin Adair Daltius Hlackford Denison Jack Brennan Javier Charley Campau Fort Brie Puffalo Jack Phillipps Sam Lewis Fort Erie Coyle Dallas Lew Delue Denver CG. Douglas Beaumont Charity Grant Charles Hugte Dulas B. W. Leard C. 1 Huong Wrenry Medlin Oancke Guss Niller Woodmin New Orlean Ara Yee

Big Tent Theater Presents Velma Whitman at May Show

Velma Whitman leads the Big Tent Theater's May attraction "Queen Belle Maria" with 15,000 fans expected as “The Deserter” draws crowds at Lyric. Performers Wolf, Bixle, Gallow, and Dionze showcase songs, feats, and daring acts amid a lively amusement salary range. the show repeats tonight.

Dreas Velma Whitman Whitman

Tattoo matrons, prevent divorce amidst church plan

Rev Avm Rater of New Zealand proposed tattooing women aboard a ship to curb vice and divorce. In Winona opposition arose as Mrs Ac Colle of Sheldon Washington urged Warsaw postmaster R. W. Nelson to stop the minister from touring in support of the scheme.

Warnaw Inh Avm Rater New Zealand Winona Colle Sheldon Wash R. W. Nelson Warsaw

Mayor Bryan Callaghan Seeks Sealed Bids for Fire Station House

The city issues a notice from the Mayor's Office dated August 25 1908 inviting sealed proposals for purchasing the fire station house on Frand Avenue between Oake Wheat and Awully Street. Bids due September 10 1908 at 7 PM with right to reject all bids. details at City Clerk and City Alerts office.

Frand Avenue Oake Wtheat

Burial Permits For Victims In Local Tragedy

Britto Vasquez of 719 South Laredo Street dies after being struck by Tattrond Jay and Minolo Knowles. John B Ragland, 40, admitted to Santa Rosa Infirmary with cancer. Police report lists ages and addresses in a fatal incident.

Britto Vasquez South Laredo Street Tattrond Jay Minolo Knowles Virginia Atrogt John B. Ragland Santa Rosa Infirmary

Comforters and Blankets Sale Highlights

A vintage ad describes cotton blankets in white or gray with colored borders, priced per piece, plus wool and cotton mixes, rockstitched edges, and large selections of comforters. It promotes Chintz covered, silkeline, sateen, and French sateen options in various sizes and fillings, noting down and wool blends and decorative borders. multiple styles, rich patterns, and best offerings.

Scores Seek Judge Lost in the Wilds

Estag Fark Colorado August 2 judge Naderick E Rowbaner of St. Louis vanished while searching rugged mountains. Authorities fear exposure or injury and a search has extended since Sunday with no signs found.

Estag Fark Colo Naderick E. Rowbaner St. Lows Etohato Wwe Snadiy Thundreda

Births Reported In Local Notices

Birth notices list a daughter for Mr and Mrs C F Lit at 324 Cas? Slano street, a son for Mr and Mrs Win Peel at 1104 South Lavedo street, a son for Mr and Mrs Gite Grat at 917 La Naar street, a daughter for Mr and Mrs FL 8 Gonreth at 213 North Harkherre street, a daughter for Mr and Mrs Mar and Mrs Wet Hush at 1603 Za Yaln avenue, and an entry for an undertaker at Boron & OO.

Myr Mve C.F. Lit Cas Slano Street Win. Peel South Lavedo Street Aon Ani la Naar Street Gonreth Nocth Harkherre Street Vr Mar Wet Hush

Tanison Tex boy found after two days in hollow log

Eddia Cas nex a four year old boy missing for two days was found inside a hollow log near Tanison. A search party followed the dog to the spot where the weak child was discovered after exposure and hunger. Muat Call Election Tample Tex Aug 26 city attorney says vacancy in city marshalship to be filled by special election as marshal resigns to become justice of the peace.

Tanison Tex Eddia Casnex Tample Quayey

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