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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1904
Page
3
A farm wagon raided near Natamoras Street in Santa Rosa area, with a large quantity of miscellaneous items stolen. Police alerted, and several men are believed implicated. Multiple witnesses note the theft would have required more than one person to transport the haul.
Amigh High School routed Peacock High in a one sided football game to claim the region silver cup and top the standings for the season. Star back Timan led the offense with consistent gains while Stumberg and Crowder shone on defense. Peacock fought hard despite captain Ward’s loss but could not stop the high school attack.
An odd San Antonio scene features a confectioners’ banquet, with 25 cakes and a large candy batch presented to guests, followed by a community crowd and dance lasting into morning. The organizing committee includes Emil Artat, Alfred Garelis, August Rathmann, and others. The Empire announces an indefinite engagement by the Labrade Plores Opera Company at the Empire, presenting El Duo de Africa. The theater offers Abdus abuse and a strong public interest, with Wheeler the tramp juggler and Howard the sketch artists drawing crowds. A full weekly program lists Zack Wade as Champion dancer, five dancers, and Rext Wheeler in the juggler role.
The article speaks of a lineup at Dodds & Co and Schoener mayers with piano duets and soloists, praising Clarke Gloses at Empire and a closing laughing seasol. It notes Clarke’s departure and praises his fellow actors and production quality, urging continued audience support and a generous farewell.
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