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29 Aug 1908

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

8

Boundary bounds for Bexar County Precincts 63 64 65 67

The document lists election precinct boundaries and polling places in Bexar County, including Precincts 63 through 77, with detailed survey nos, creeks, roads, and landmarks. Polling sites include Locke Hill school house, Van Raub station, Greuicke's place, Abel school, Selma, St Hedwig, San Juan, Highland School, Ul vilin school, Salters store, and Harrison's natatorium, among others.

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Bandere County Chasse Cilla Creek J. R. Burt N. Flores M. FL Hernandez I. M. McCulloch Wiliam Head H. Yost C. Garcia William, Hausmann Lime Montalva.survey No. 417, F. Nunes Survey No. 484, C. Barnsline B. S Bandera Bandara Saginning van Raub Bulverde Pracinet Bexar County Towit Maria Cruz Guerra Cibolo van Raut Leon Springs M. Heller Survey San Antonio Coker Locke Hef Selma Rense Saluda Lookout Valley Austin Poad Austin Road Francisco Villa Noythwert Aernds Sivey Purvey Sirvey White Road Louis Knelpp Sinney No Nacogdoch Nacogdoch*s Rail, Thence Nverhuss | Along Ceusts of Nacogdoches Perrin and Beltel Perrin Beltel Road D. J. Mavis Rime D. J. Davis Selma Bexay County Galveston Marrsburge Coola Greet W. W. Wilte Gihole Mid Wilk Herrisburg Selina School Hose Olmas Fredericksburg Road Slong Corporation John Coker Selma Cross Lance Road Gateestan Kame Dirond Sceima Citet D. F.davis Perrin and Beitel Perrin and Bettst Road Nacogdouhes Road Nacogdouhes Pieper Eettlement Thanneslong Pieper Settlements Coloration Limits corporat _ion limts Beak Austin Roai Alamo Heights Lgnlowlps Corporation Sald G. Rodriguez Antonio Perez Argyle Hotel H.J. Adams Citolé Greek Malpa Malpi Schaeffer F. J. Weir FJ. Weir Wickland and Wheatley Wickland and Wheatley Road Piell A. Pfell C. Rapmond CG. Rapmond Wheatley Road Clinlo Creek A. Walratin H. Fell Wheatley Rest Chance Sonly Rapmond G.rapmond C. Trapmound Futpas Survey Murtites Creek Martings Creek Whantley Road Wheatley Round Salaiillo Salaiillo Creek F. Kempin Eouth P. J. Weir PJ. Weir Kempin W. Divebner W. Buckholts W. Uniteh C. Briche Wheatley Roads Salirlin Creek Wilson County Thane Ste Old Sulystane Springs Silplur Springs Mt. Olive Road ML Olive Raad Polis Af Heginning St. Hedwig School Hone Gilve Poad Gonzales Road Gonzales J. Cantu T. Canty I. Sledge J. N. Campbell G. H Nouthwast Paul Binz P. Bing A. B. Frank A. B. Prank Ihanao Frank A. Stradrock D. McCamey CG. Wahnsesffe A. Ward Ino 1 . Shlather J. C. Beek Gongalce Road Arong Sando Creek City -Limile Polot Peyioning Polis White School House Shing Grove A. Kencomb J. W. Irwin Gardner Road Unson Road Mence Upson Salada Creek J. C Berk J. C. Back J. F. Shrather China Grove School House Hat Wells Innits Elong City Timnus Saladoetek Croek Upson Road San Juan Road Schevermayer San Juan School Frecinct Salado Creek Seid San Juan Said Creek Potis San Juan Choo? House Highland School House W. W. White A. Barneburg A. Barneburge HM. Delgado F. Ozuna J. Marth J. Sonter 0. Montex J.T. Montes AL da Flores M. M. de Mores Shley FL M. de Sheir G. Mi. Mads Montes San Antoniaiver Salado Errer Ups E.R. M. de Flores C. Montez J. Montes J. Harlh Qsoma Polgade Gasstano Cnasluno Lamune Stedodo Witsar San Antonio Myer Poiot Bintendorf Utzville Bermatag We Barkmaeyer Arth Ling W. Barkmayer J. I. Green Gardiner Cond Gardiner Rand New Sulphur Springs Wong New Sulphur Springs Wilesoo Taguna Redondo Laguia Redondo Cassiano Ursslano Polly Ulvilin Salter Canty J. Rawanda J. Canty FH. Verret Ia Grisies Rand Gongalea Rad Mt. Olivevold Mt. Olive OM Sulphur Springs Wisom Goutheast J. Farias Jarias A. Vidal Beitel Salters Store Cltgamists Culebrat Avenue Contm Culebra Said Road Bandera Avenue Heginniig Harrison’s Natatorim STATH Texas Bexar J. PH. Shak Bosta
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Court minutes reference from Bexar County explained

The document cites the Commissionora Court of Bexar County with minutes recording official actions. It names County Judge BH. Shook and County Clerk Frank H. Newton as officers of Bexar County, Texas, referencing August 1408 in San Antonio.

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Commissionora” Court Bexar County Vaid Commiesianare San Antonio Texs BH. Shook Bes Texas Allest Frank Fh. Newton Ozes
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Negroes to Fight for Law and Order League Formed

Chicago reports plans for a new national law and order league with only colored members. Prominent leaders anticipate a six month rollout with conventions to organize in the near future across Pittsburg Lafayette Washington Atlanta and Chicago. Aimed at eradicating crime in districts with no black populations, a women’s auxiliary is proposed to include all colored members.

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Chicago Pittsburg Lafayette Ind Washington Atlanta National Lawand Order League Colmed Ney Trev Hedd Stew Veaident Chicago League Asyain Leite Ima
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Negro Mammy Mandy Sheffield Dies At Century Mark

Mandy Sheffield, known as Avot Mundy, died Thursday night at her daughter Caroline Baylor’s home in San Antonio after a long life believed to have begun in 1898. She lived with her daughter since moving from Granger two years ago. Survived by daughter Caroline Baylor and son George Clark of Granger.

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Mandy Sheffield Caroline Baylor Garr Streai Jinx Duntsville Mobile Alshame Old States Minton Granger Shu San Antonio Aikghice Carolina Baylor George Clark
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Back to El Rancho A Lone Dog in Police Court

Refugio Radarke appeared in the police court on a case over a pet dog named Weg. The dog allegedly bit a boy at 2206 Fort Laredo area, and the judge set a $10 chain with order to keep the animal confined. The owner promised to control the dog and prevent further incidents.

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Refugio Radarke Ted Amuy
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Fatally Burned by Oil Explosion In Tex

Special in The Light Meyler Texas August 1936 Robt Grimes a young man severely burned in a gasoline explosion he pressed a shirt with a pin on a coal chute stepping on a match sparked the flare causing the blast his face neck and hands suffered severe burns he was formerly connected with Fort Worth University

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Meyler Tex Robt. Grimes Colt Fort Worth
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Janitress Heir to Vast Estate in New York City Case

Ars. Watherine Belim, a janitress in a New York apartment building, claims inheritance from a Dutch nobleman Baron Christopher Springar. The estate, valued near $100,000, could influence much of Wilmington Delaware.

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Janitress Ars. Watherine Belim Ealate Joff Christopher Springar Wilmington Delaware
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Miraculous Escape For Banker Thomas In Car Smash

Edward R. Thomas, linked to failed New York banks, crashed at 60 mph along Ocean avenue West End New Jersey. He suffered a dislocated right knee and was arrested. occupants of the carriage escaped serious harm in what sources call a miraculous incident.

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Edward R. Thomas New York Ocean Avenue West End New Jersey
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Searchlight Cattle Beasts In New York Zoo Experiment

In New York August 25 two gray wolves were captured at the zoo during a night experiment using an electric searchlight. Raymond Ditmars and 16 keepers lured the wolves from Brows park and halted their escape. The searchlight allegedly deterred other animals, driving the wolves toward capture, while the light illuminated enclosures housing lions tigers and apes.

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New York Brows Park Raymond 14 Diumars Anneator Zoo Hull Ditmars Troeyers Alita W. J. Mair
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Plan Improvements in District Clerk Office

County commissioners plan to remodel the District Clerk Gay's office by removing the east side gallery and inserting windows between roof supports. The changes will add eight feet to the width and brighten the space. Clerks have long endured poor conditions and heavy work in the office.

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County Commissioners Court Gay
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Apprehension At Mason Poem On City Spelling Reform

In the fragment, Mr Hafferty discusses a spelling reform with Dolan. The passage riffs on tense voices and a mock authority, hinting at civic anxieties about language change and public instruction in a late nineteenth century setting.

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Dolan Mr. Hafferty
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Fragmented verse fragment links to elgar doubt

Fragmentary lines read like a poem sketch with disjointed phrases and misread letters. No clear names or events emerge. The text hints at an elgar reference and a light or gaze motif but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable entities.

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Flood Toll Rises to 14 in New Mexico Disaster

A Santa Fe dispatch confirms 14 deaths from the flood at Folsom New Mexico. Rail communications were disrupted as floodwaters surged, halting traffic and isolating communities along the line.

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New Mexico Los Angeles Gal Santa Fe Railchy Folsom S. AL
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Bryan Prepares for Long Tour for Democratic Candidate

With one day left in his nationwide speaking swing, Democratic nominee William J Bryan drills with aides and staff at Fairview. He reviews letters with Rose, sharpens speeches, and plans stops in Minnesota North Dakota and Jonathan while key supporters and professional groups seek endorsements.

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Fairview Neal Anmker J. Bryan Bryan Sally Riser Diz Rose Golthie Veniy Minnesota Noth Dakolt Jonathn Pryun L. Therahom Specialyographical Union Ar. Boyan Jinton
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McLeod Champion in United States Golf Association event

Fred Mee Leod of North Berwick now with Milrothian club of Chiles wins the fourteenearly championship of the United States Golf Association. He defeats Willy Smith of Mexico, 77 to 63, in yesterday's round at the Miyaha Hunt rink.

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Harmitton Matsa Ars Fred Mee Leod Nytive North Berwick Ng Find Milrothian Club Chiles United States Golf Association Miyaha Hunt Toiag Oy Willy Smith Mexico Ueny
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Good Ruse in Chicago News Clerical Tale

A garbled Chicago News fragment shows a minister's wife and a parish council member debating a ruse. The dialogue hints at secrecy and squeaking devices used to wake asleep congregants, with characters Benjamin and Marla referenced in a satirical scene.

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Benjamin Sala Marla
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San Antonian Boat Wins Prize in Wisconsin Race

Wioneronoo Wisconsin August 29 Dr Wellinglane defeated the rack speed heat Doran yesterday at Winnebago IA winning the western cat jiniship and Beyeo trophy cup. The race covered 20 miles and the time was 4B pinvates. Dr Fielding is resbicul of Ban' Ans tonto.

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Wioneronoo Wis Oskesh Wellinglane Doran Winnebago IA Fielding Resbicul Tonto
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Lost actor Treed by Bear in Northern Vermont Ordeal

John Strumg, the actor, suffered exposure after a bear treed him during a guiping incident in Northern Vermont. He was found alive three days later and taken for treatment.

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John Strumg Jose Guiping Vermont
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