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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
The Washington congress on tuberculosis emphasizes the disease as a major killer, noting 160000 annual U.S. deaths and urging nationwide prevention. It calls for medical prevention centers, improved hygiene, better ventilation, and child health programs to curb the scourge.
Daisy Cloveton of Houston was found murdered at 114 Milam Street. The forehead crushed with a heavy instrument, robbed of a diamond ring and jewelry. Companion Bessie Light in custody, details unclear and no complaint filed yet.
U D C benefit comedy to be staged Thursday the 14th at Beethoven hall admission adults 60 cents children 25 cents many city ladies and officials appear Judge Barnard Divyer to play Je Hosiphat ornate costumes and bright acts promise a notable fundraiser for Barnard Bee Chapter Third Daughters of the Confederacy with charity contributions noted.
New Year's Eve was selected last night by the local lodge of Elks for the grand reception and hall to formally open the new Elks building on Avenue. The building cost $58,000 and has served as a meeting place for weeks. furnishings are not yet in place but plans for a elaborate program with addresses and music are arranged for the event at the regular monthly lodge meeting. The lodge has about 550 members and expects many Elks from across the state to attend.
A young stranger was arrested on a temporary charge of war sralcy after declaring he would sell cheap diamonds in a few days. He made the remark during a conversation about a planned police crackdown on touts from the mid winter race meet. Captain McCabe alerted officers and the suspect was detained for investigation of his record.
Chicago faces charges against saloon keepers who are Knights of Pything lodge members and ignore Sunday closing laws. Supreme Chancellor H P Brown of Cleburne Texas supports action after a letter from the Oberlin society of Illinois urges ousting any sabbath violator from secret society ranks.
Various fraternal and trade union gatherings listed for tonight across San Antonio. Odd Fellows, Masons, Woodmen and Red Men meet at multiple halls including Alamo lodge venues and the Masonic temple, with other groups like the Carpenter’s Union and Trades Council also convening. Tomorrow afternoon, several orders including OC Ordre, Woodmen, and the Woman's Club hold sessions at designated venues.
Alred Woods of Tiverpool England, age 1584, residing at 1202 Wear Commerce Street, asks to renounce allegiance to King Edward VII and become a citizen of the United States. Woods, a bricklayer, has filed a petition in federal court for intention papers.
A girl was born December 7 to Mr and Mrs J B Kelly of Moon Street. A child was born December 1 to Mr and Mrs W J Hyatt of 336 Caselano Street. A birth was recorded December 7 to Mr and Mrs B Rom of 245 West Johnson Street.
A Canton, Ohio mother explains her ill daughter improved after using Vinol the cod liver tonics without oil. She had resisted other medicines but Vinol restored appetite color and strength. The ad claims Vinol supports delicate children and older people and offers a money back guarantee.
Purdquant seeks orders to raid pool and billiard rooms tonight as a campaign to curb underage gambling. First Assistant Chief McCabe says the department will act immediately against operators, allowing miners to enter only in accordance with the state law.
A local court found the defendant guilty of counterfeiting after presenting counterfeit notes as payment. The case notes reference Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy used in conjunction with the action, and the item was sold by Bexar Drug Co.
In Barr Vermont on December 8 pastor Francis A Poole recalled reviving the First Congregational Church by placing ads in the Sunday paper. He used bold type to explain sermons and attendance rose, prompting a plan to enlarge the church to double its size. Meanwhile a public notice promotes Pazo ointment for piles with a money back guarantee.
A column from San Antonio recounts anecdotes about well known locals. The narrator recalls a world traveler visiting town, a debate over a dairy versus steamer, and humorous interactions at Shaw Bros. dairy and Cooper Lathrop Co. on East Commerce Street involving a landlady, a hot air merchant, and odd goods for new roomers.
Page notes Jos Welter, once a foreman on the Bt Page Southwestern railroad in this city, who lost his right arm in a work accident, has started a business. He bought a $900 peanut roaster and popcorn pury per and secured a location for his shop. Welter recently visited his mother.
Misa Lolest McCulloch, 17, became suddenly ill on a South Heights street en route to the high school. Two passengers helped her to a Boxar Dive store and a hospital ambulance was called. she was taken to her home at 516 Hazex Street. Her condition is not serious.
A San Francisco reader reports childhood heart trouble and sleeplessness eased by Dr Miles Heart Remedy after eleven bottles, claiming complete recovery. The ad touts heart health basics, describing symptoms of a weak heart and promising to restore normal action with the product.
In the near future, the Business Men's club will push completion of the new book Beautiful San Antonio 5. The project follows the press release about the railroad domain sale and aims to present a larger, improved edition after the new year.
Alderman Smith warns of a rising sidewalk cement activity epidemic affecting San Antonio. He says hundreds of thousands of linear feet of sidewalk were recently constructed, with workers toiled overtime to complete projects. A detailed council report will be presented at the next meeting to quantify the expansion and impact.
At yesterday afternoon’s meeting of the BidenWee home interested ladies at the Elka club an outline of the home’s purpose was presented. It would aid working girls with earnings donated to the home and allow them to assist with duties in their leisure time. The home would offer temporary shelter to those out of work and would not take charge of cases under police matron protection. No board of directors was elected. a charter of cooperation will be discussed on the first Thursday in January.
Burial permits list three deceased individuals with ages and causes. Mrs Bentah B Page, 29, died December 7 from tuberculosis at Lun street. interment planned in Nashvilte. Joseph Hill, 84, died December 6 at city hospital. interment No 1 O. F. cemetery. Olio Haslip, 49, tuberculosis, died in December at the corner of Montana and Waltere streets. interment in No 6 cemetery.
Postmaster John Stevens regains strength after illness and returns to his ranch. Friends report he is improving daily as he recovers the old vigor, with a spell of rest this summer aiding his recovery.
A jury in the fifty-Seventh district court returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of William Peterson versus the San Antonio Traction Company. Peterson sought 20500 damages for injuries from alighting a street car on San Pedro avenue on July 1907, with the verdict delivered yesterday afternoon in under a minute.
A suit has been filed in the Pittsylvania district court by Ho BE Deaught & Co against Gordon Bullitt Bennie Bullitt and W F Gobike for the collection of a promissory note totaling 2300 dollars. The action seeks recovery of the principal plus interest and costs.
In district court Judge Exl Ward Dwyer threatened contempt fines against men who kept hats on after sessions opened. The warning highlights strict decorum enforcement in the courtroom and visitors' conduct.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy, claiming it cures catarrh through internal action on mucous surfaces and guardians constitution. It promises $100 for any failure to cure and lists F J Cheney & Co as distributors in Toledo.
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