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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
Washington December 1 The Washington Times announces that the Sunday edition will now appear in the afternoon instead of the morning at weekday price. The move marks a second instance of a Sunday afternoon paper in the United States. A search for engineer Ed Holden’s body continues after a boating accident, with high water delaying findings.
Paris Texas dispatch reports the body of a pilot remains in a sunken steamboat after an incident with the Wlfated steamboat. Details are sparse as authorities work to recover the vessel and identify the deceased.
Burial permits issued for Lena R. Sexton age 85 of 44 Delmar Street with tuberculosis and Tot Harris age 20 with unclear hospital access, and Martin J. Wooten age 75 of 493 Josephine Street with heart disease. Names reflect pending or issued permits in local records.
In Vienna The Merry Widow has run for over 500 performances and sold millions of waltz records. The Little Prospector arrives at the Grand with Chic Perkins starring in a new season, presented by Frank G. King and the American Amusement Association. The Princess of Patches continues at the Empire with Miss Bunting and Nettles. Next week Hall Caine’s The Christian stars Viola Allen and Miss Bunting. Tickets are on sale.
A brief on A J Swanson rising swiftly in the Katy rail system from boyhood beginnings in Dallas to assistant city passenger and ticket agent in Austin and later roles. Also notes Supt Brennan’s appointment as assistant superintendent of the San Antonio division and rising travel by tourists through San Antonio after the holidays.
Jack T. Bate formerly Katy commercial agent now in Los Angeles returns home with his wife after a brief trip, meeting many old friends. Cola Matthews, excursion agent, accompanies the couple as they tour the area and plan their onward journey.
The Happy Hour theater on Losoya street drew large afternoon and night crowds yesterday. The bill is among the best seen at this popular venue, featuring Amiele and Marcy in a singing and talking act, Prince and Carruthers in a comedy music stunt, Raleigh Dent in a Simple Simon turn, and Miss Ants in illustrated songs.
The Big Tent theater in Texas presents Life Among the Mormons tonight in a four act drama described as thrilling and realistic with strong emphasis on religious life and conflict. The production marks a notable debut for the venue.
The Katy line reports Allen Bannich of the Pullman company traveled west on the Southern Pacific this morning to attend Way shooling irda at Dunlay and will return this evening. Er S Briggs Katy assistant general agent in Houston is in the city. P B McNeal Victoria division assistant superintendent of the G H S A arrived last night and left for Del Rio this morning to attend court.
Special to The Light Whiartun Texas December 1 A 12 year old boy John Connors lost an eye when a wooden arrow pierced the eye during a game among several youths. The injury occurred while playing Indian and the child may lose use of the eye. A remedy advertisement follows detailing Pazo ointment for piles with a money back guarantee.
W A Sherrell of Kansas City completed a series of ground examinations for the new million dollar hotel project by the San Antonio Hotel Company. His report, delivered to L J Hart, notes gravel and clay strata offer an excellent foundation soil and that the weight of the building will hardly affect the earth under the ten piers supporting the structure.
A M Placher 610 East Houston street markets Hindipo a Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic claiming it cures kidney troubles and nervous disorders. They guarantee satisfaction or refund the purchase price, offering 50 cent boxes with mail order options.
This morning Miss CG A Goforth was appointed by Constable John Trainer as the first woman deputy constable in Texas. Sheriff Capitan B D Lindsey and County Clerk Frank Newton led a morning oath taking, with deputies sworn in and assigned to the county jail and office duties.
A humorous exchange explores compatibility in marriage with a playful insistence on shared thinking. The dialogue teases how partners anticipate each other while acknowledging individuality.
Four armed desperadoes robbed a crowded Third Avenue street car in New York. They throttled the conductor and looted purses watches and small bills as passengers fled in panic toward a side street after the heist. The scene followed a dance hall crowd aboard the car.
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