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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1908

Page

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Needle Removal From Child After Yearlong Pain

Eureka Springs Ark August 29 Dr J Fred Bolton removed a half inch needle from the abdomen of the seven year old child of Jonalagarm. The needle had penetrated the body a year ago as the child crawled by a door and remained near continuously a pin site. Multiple perforations of the bowels were noted and the parents sought operation for apparent appendicitis prior to discovery.

Diy Hearst Eureka, Springs, Ark J. Fred Bolton Jona Lagram

Cowan to Confer With Cattlemen in New Mexico

Sam H. Cowan, attorney for the Texas Cattle Rulers association, wired from Channing Texas that he will travel to Santa Fe New Mexico for a conference with cattle interests there. He will return home next Wednesday.

Torl Worth Tex Sam H. Cowan Texas Cattle Rulers’ Association Channing Texas Santa Fe N. M

Race War Threat Sparks Tense City Tensions

Hearst leased wire reports a race war threat aimed at exterminating black workers in the city. After a dynamite attack on a camp, authorities and Black residents brace for possible clashes amid white unemployment. The note ends with a family obituary and thanks from mourners.

Hearst Robinson Ure Negross Thight

Mortuary notices honor John Enking and Mrs Faulkner

The death notices report the 14 year old John P Enking who died after an illness at his aunt’s residence and funeral plans pending his sister’s arrival from Brownsville. Also reported is the funeral of Mrs William Faulkner at 605 Porter Street with services by Rev J W Allbritten. Interment followed at City Cemetery No 2. Mrs Faulkner is survived by her husband and others.

John P. Enking Toha Philip Enking Welduk Drs. J. Church Hood Street Nan S Brownsville San Antonio Bownaville Faulkner William Faulkner Porter Street Revi J. W. Allbritten South Heights Eag Jes

Farm on the Cibolo Sells for 7200 Dollars

A land deal closed on a 300 acre farm on the Cibolo boundary between Yexnt and Comal counties. The property, owned by Carl Chat, sold for 7200 to Albert Hausler of Carnal county through H Fala, a local real estate man. The sale is described as a long standing and solid investment.

Comal Carl Chat H. (. Fala Want, & Real Estate Albert Hausler Carnal County

Deserter From Navy Recovered In Segiton Texas

An armed officer seized a man off a freight crew in Segiton Texas and arrested him as a navy deserter. The detainee gave the name Park and claimed to be from Benedict Hoard. He said he deserted July 2 and was sent to Newport News awaiting further action.

Segitn Tex Navy Park Bendant Hoad Newport News

Atlantic City Murder Mystery Baffles Police

Baltimore clubman William G. Williams arrives in Atlantic City as detectives probe the shooting of prominent Baltimore businessman Charles B. Roberts. Investigators chase a woman’s possible disguise, a hotel trio with fake names, and Williams’s wife who seeks to control his estate. Jesse Jackson, push­er of a roller chair, offers a clue but recalls little more as police seek motive and identities.

Hearst Atlantic City N. J William G. Williams Baltimore Charles B. Roberts Williams Williaray Woodruff Wee Europe Willams 5 Tungiey Nepro Jesse Jackson Lenn Uble Jackson Roberts

THREE BALLOONS MAKE FLIGHT AT COLUMBUS

Under the Columbia Aero Club auspices three balloons sailed from Columbus. The Traquola carried owner Henry Timmy and pilot Horace B. Wild with Clyde Tutile as citizen assistant. Queen Louise owned by Lewis Strang of New York and Lieut J J Bennett of the British Army joined the flight.

Columbue Columbia’ Aero Club Thre Balloons Traquola Columbus Henry Timmy Horace B. Wild Clyde

Des Moines Family Credits Paruns Cure For Boy's Fever

RS Earnest Hochmuiste of 1701 Maple Gt Des Moines writes of a boy taken ill with scarlet fever and lung trouble. After repeated coughing fits and a failing outlook, the family used Peruns from an almanac and two bottles cured the child. He recovered fully and is now hearty and healthy, with praise given to Peruns as the ideal laxative.

Earnest Hochmuice Des Moines Dows Heros Isly Slsa Perag

Balloon Race For Board of Trade Trophy Held

A international balloon race took place this afternoon featuring pilots Mueller and Mason among teams Balloon Corps and Ville de Dieppe. Iroquois launched at 4 50 p m Queen Louise at 5 05 and Ville de Dieppe at 5 20. Iroquois landed around 6 65 p m near Amin, 13 miles from Columbus. The other balloons drifted more than sixty miles northwest in a windy, cloudy sky.

Balloon ‘Corps Thomas Sample Columbuy Preds-Post Asgletant Ville de Dieppe C. H. Parrige Chicago Mueller Paul Mason Queen Louise Ville de Dieppe Amin Datanti Columbus Gill

Bee Disease Goes New Field for Americans

Washington reports a sharp decline of foulbrood in Cornwall apiaries as Consul Stephane in Plymouth urges Americans to import modern bee hives and beekeeping appliances. Officials investigate to promote the industry and improve equipment and methods in England’s honey producing region.

Washington Cornwall Stephane Plymouth Bess England

Texas Refining Co Buys Sixty Tank Cars From A C F

Austin Aug 29 A conditional deed of sale filed with the secretary of state shows the American Car and Foundry Company of St Louis sells to the Texas Refining Company of Texas City sixty 10,000 gallon capacity steel underframe tank cars. Fifty five are single and five are three compartment cars. The rotation arrangement totals 2 086 08 with 14 000 paid in cash and the balance due per notes maturing monthly.

Austin Tree Secretary of State's Department American Car and Foundry Company of St Louis Texas Refining Company Texas City

Iowa Senate Seat Follows Allison Mantle in Cummins Clash

Des Moines Iowa Aug 23 The fight over who fills the late Senator Allison’s seat dominates Iowa and Northwestern politics. The race pits the old Allison machine against the Cummins faction as the legislature must elect the new senator. Rumor centers on ex Congressman Robert G Cousins as the likely heir to the Allison mantle while Cummins allies weigh possible interim appointments and the role of the lieutenant governor. Cousins, 48, a lawyer and former longtime member of Congress from the Fifth district, is described as a popular, skilled legislator who may become the standard bearer for the old organization in the looming contest.

Des Moines Iowa Allison Northwestern Cummins Republican Party Towa Cumming Pegonal Adenirera Robert G. Conalnis Allizon Covains House of Representatives Phi Gramming Eail Cumming Atrigeles Covatin stade @i In & Lite Leg Allisonia Silts Qensur Bob Ft Ap Lowan Ts Jias Congress Washington Snrgé

Congo Commerce Reform Seeks More British Consuls

Washington reports a push to widen commercial ties with the Congo State. Consul Alfred K Moe in Dublin cites growing intermeddling. the Congo Reform Association asks Britain to consider increasing consular presence. Sir Edward Grey says the Bona consul is being consulted on openings and prospects for legitimate commercial intercourse.

Washington Congo Great Hillal Alfred K Moe Dublin Treland Edward Gray Bona

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