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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

9

Morgan at the Empire and Blue Bonnets prize ball night

Miss Emily Neutze of Sap General Offices is confined to her rear at 808 Avenue C with seven Le Vols In Paradise for sale at Guonze Roe's Book Store, 244 West Commerce Street. Blue Bonnets prize mark ball to night at Mission Garden features Trias as stars. George J. Morgan, noted for rising popularity, is highlighted at the Empire.

Emily Neutze Sap General Avenue C Guonze Roe's Wust Commerce Blue Bonnets Mission Garden Trias

Will Bunting and Mornau to star in The Gambler at Empire

Miss Bunting returns as leading lady with Empire company opening Sunday afternoon. Will will reprise Jack Mason role, with Mr Mornau again in the cast drawing a large local following.

Miss Bunting Empire Opera House Jack Mason Mr. Mornau

Prize mask halls and lodge events listed at local venues

Notices describe two prize mask halls at Electric Park and Mission Garden with dates and admission details. It mentions Fat Stat Rathskelley night by San Antonio lodge No 216 and a large turnout, plus a railroad timetable note about a northbound coach via the B and W line to Houston then Uvalde, with departures and stopovers.

San Antonio P.O. B C.F. Pantevits Romely Hike Orange Judge Els

Tourists arrive from Kansas City for Mexican trip

A party of home seekers from Kansas City and northern points will arrive in the city on December 17 aboard the International and Great Northern trains and depart for Mexico via Laredo on November 18. The Society Club dance at Tyner Hall on the 19th is noted.

Kansas City San Marcos Mexico International & Great Northern Mexicguia

Funeral Notice for J McDermott of Otte Riebe parlors

Members of Railway Conductors' Union No 7h are urged to meet at the K of P hall Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral of Bro J McDermott from Otte Riebe's undertaking parlors at six o'clock Visiting brothers are invited to attend Also advertised is a sale by Joste Broa Dr Keeling Dentist 209 Alamo Plaza with children’s tenth x specialty and a literary passage quoted from a classic work.

Vision No P. Doll Bro. J. McDermott Otte Riebe Elock Joste Broa Keeling Alamo Plisa

Trual Splits Hargis Family in Breathitt County Murder Trial

In Irving Kentucky December 16 the trial of Reach Harels charged with murdering his father Judge James Hansis in Breathitt County last February opens today in Jackson. The Hargis family lines the courtroom on both sides with the mother defending and W Floyd Byrd aiding the prosecution. The case stems from long standing father son strife and alleged discipline that led to the fatal event in the judge’s store. The defendant, about 23, faced a troubled path with reports of wayward conduct and harsh punishment.

Irving Hargis Breathitt County Beach Hia Boteh

Mob Attacks in Caracas and Riot Grips City

Rioters burn statues and inscriptions honoring Castro in Caracas Plaza. A public building is defaced with the phrase Cut Out Troops as troops are deployed and a government manifesto limits demonstrations. Funeral planned for a man killed in the clashes as unrest threatens to spread.

Castro Rollvar Atrests Gomez Dmyu Tl Constitution Hag Caracas Roses

Trial of former brakeman on theft charge in county court

In the county court today the trial of August 1, Kissing, charged with the theft of shoes from the Southern Pacific railway, is ongoing before July. Klassing was employed as a brakeman by the railroad and the case was paused for the week’s remainder as the fifty seventh district court concluded.

Augwst Kissing Southern Pacific Railway Klassing T Ne

Tax Board Backed By Dashiell Sparks Texas Debate

Fort Worth December 16 Tax Commissioner Dashiell urged creation of a state tax board before legislative committees of the Texas Commercial Secretaries association. He admitted parts of the tax system may be injurious while defending gross receipts franchise and intangible taxes as theoretically sound. Action planned to oppose funding for a tax commission.

Fort Worth Tex Dashiell Texas Commercial Secretories' Association Dashful

Gashieres in Jail After $85,000 Theft

In Washington New Hampshire the cashier at the First National Bank of Somersworth is jailed over an $85,000 theft. The board of directors seeks bank ownership to recover funds while the examiner notes the bank shows profits and solvent status but faces pressure to restore impairment.

Washington, Newy Tre First National Bank Somersworth NW. H Owunicar Taniial MAR Swift Specific CO Atlanta Giby

Passengers Hurt In Denver Train Wreck Near Harrold

Special to The Light reports a south bound Denver passenger train derailed near Harrold Texas in the morning. The engine tender baggage car and two coaches left the track injuring an unspecified number of passengers. Traffic was delayed several hours.

Wietla Falls Tex Denver Harrold Fort Worth Trafic

& GN Improves Its Service With Added Cars

The Texas and Gulf Navigation Company will add throw cars and two chair cars to morning trains for Port Worth and Dallas. Through service will be established daily and continued through December 28, providing improved accommodation for morning travelers.

Worth Dalus Eschiteay

Sues Sewer Pipe Co For 20000 Damages In Texas Court

Guillermo Martinos sues San Antonio Sewer Pipe Co in the Thirty Seventh district court seeking 20000 for personal injuries after an accident at Saspamvo in Wilson County. Plaintiff says he was between an elevator and a wall when injured. Details mention visiting guests and a party from Golden City, Missouri staying at the Alaroo hotel.

Thirty Seventh Guillermo Martinos San Antonio Saspamvo Wilson County

Crazy Wide Heat Accusation Clouds St Mary's Church Theft

Three white youths Charley Morgan Theo Le vay and Marty Allen were detained by Officer Quintana after allegedly tampering with a church charity box at St Marys Church. They faced temporary charges of trespass and burglary as the case moved to a hearing next Saturday. Father Edward Carrier said he saw the box opened and suspects were taken into custody.

St Mary's Church Charley Morgan Theo Levay Marty Allen Quintana Witley Sevan Edward Carrier

Important Notice at McDonald's Art Store Sale String

Largest Picture Feather notice about selling livestock and goods on December 19, 1908. Describes cattle a red Jersey cow, bays, sorrel, branding Vf, with details of horns and foreheads. Indicates sale at 7:00 a.m. to highest bidder for cash, with marshal and city clerk attestations.

McDonald's Trinity Ryin A. Mauermann Blarshal Fred Fries

Late Society News Entertainment at Milam School

Under Mothers' club auspices an afternoon program at Milam School on Mason Street Friday December 18 offers a library muual programs for children at 2 20 and adults at 3 30. A Jack Norjer pie booth and candy chocolate cake and ice cream booths will be available. The Girls' Coalition whival dance is slated for Turner Hall on January 1 with invitations to be issued soon.

Ehic Milam Schgot Mason Street Evo Ango Turner Hall

Four Murder Cases Set for Trial in Takeys District

Four murder cases are slated for trial in Takeys seventh district center with proceedings arranged for December and January. Lemats Hall faces a homicide charge over the death of stepfather Jack Anderson on December 21, while Jatr Wary Ll and Herman J. Richter are set for January trials in separate killings. WL Duke also confronts charges in a separate murder case scheduled for January 28, alongside minor criminal matters involving Archue Gwosmpembizen Alexander Wiley Well Clark Frank Green Boule Romon Carlos Rodignes and others.

Takeys Jumes Dwyer Lemats Hall Jack Anderson Jatr Wary Ll Manuel Morandi Marrella Garcia Herman J. Richter Primas WL Duke Walter Brera Aemander Arcbue Gwosmpembizen Alexander Wiley Clark Frank Green Boule Romon Carlos Rodignes

State Secretary Affirms No Oath Needed for County Officials Yet

Secretary W K Davie ruled that County Judge Shook and county commissioners need not file affidavits with the enemy clerk now. The oath requirement applies only when the board of equalization convenes on the first Monday in June. Davie praises officials for understanding statutes and enforcing provisions as E H Coombs tours the southern part of the state.

Shook W. K. Davie Articla Atade Commissioners Court Gale Ncg Board of Equalization Davie

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