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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
Short jury deliberation in Thir ty-seventh district court returned a not guilty verdict for Seth Testard on perjury charges. Judge Camp presiding. courtroom applause led to contempt fines for Walter Scotth. Appellate contempt injunction from Judge Dwyer remains under appeal.
An application will be filed with the Atst legislature seeking creation of a new county court in Hexar county with jurisdiction over civil cases under state law. The new court would assume pending civil matters from the existing county court when the law takes effect. Signatories include J F C Davis Floyd McGown Will A Morriss Leroy G Denman Frank J Dosshardt and H C Carter.
Taken up in the city pound at Trinity and Huiz streets on about December 5 1908. One red Jersey cow with crooked horns, one bay mare with white hind feet, white forehead, one sorrel with horns and white forehead branded VI on Tett Yboulder. If not redeemed before sale, it will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 11 o'clock a m on December 10 1903. Gus A Maulmann Marshal and Pred Fries City Clerk. Buy a lot so you build a home. Real estate advertisements in classified column.
The post office reports a holiday rush starting yesterday afternoon and continuing today with the stamp trade booming. One window cannot handle the demand, so a second window was opened this morning. Mail volume has risen for both incoming and outgoing mail. nine extra workers will start Monday, four as carters and five as clerks.
Listings show multiple fraternal and union gatherings tonight at various halls including John H Bolton lodge No 4 and Unity lodge No 36, with meetings planned at Odd Fellows and Red Men's halls, and several labor union and trade council assemblies in different neighborhoods.
Pine for natural gas mains being distributed throughout the city today and will be laid immediately. The line is now in the trenches nearly the way between here and the Petrolia field.
Secretary Carrington reports formal waivers of the bend feature of the railroad bonus subscription from 204 subscribers with about $60,000 represented. A long list names signers including Frank Allen, Airicad Bank and Trust, Aubrey & King, and many others, outlining who has signed waivers and those yet to sign.
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas reports Senator Bailey declares he will vigorously oppose any parcel post bill. He states that tariff and other duties should stay unchanged if the harbor reforms proceed, reflecting a strong stance against current parcel post plans and related changes.
Multimillionaire traction magnate John Sawin of BL Lanta arrives in Minwal Wells Texas with capitalists to study interurban proposals. The delegation, accompanying Sawin, aims to examine feasibility and potential investments in regional electric traction networks.
New York reports a buoyant holiday mood as the national election nears. Wall Street gifts are expected to rise with stock exchange members contributing generously. Banks have planned liberal donations, and messenger boys drivers and elevator workers anticipate a prosperous season.
In Lockhart Texas on December 18 Miss Ovle Portia narrowly escaped death when a lamp she carried exploded and started a house blaze. She was injured but not seriously, and the house was saved from destruction.
An ad argues that indigestion stems from lack of stomach materials and nerves. Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a convenient remedy breaking down food, reducing gas, and strengthening digestion, with mail order from Stuart Co. in Michigan.
Chicago December 18 The Tribune reports that Patlander C Knox United States Senator from Pennsylvania will serve as secretary of state in Tafts cabinet. He consented after reluctance, choosing national legislature as a better arena for his abilities yet accepting to fulfill Tafts desire for the role.
A scatter of local anecdotes about San Antonians, including a boastful youth lodging at the Cezar hotel and a San Pedro car ride tale. The piece notes the fame of W. N. Hagg and his buildings, with a teller joking that Hag’s foundation is as sure as the ground under his house.
Dover reports the Swedish steamer Lindholmen of 893 tons went down off Goodwin Sands after a collision with the German steamer Frederick Muller of 1790 tons from Grimsby to Brocklehurst. Eight Lindholmen crew members drowned, with two survivors rescued.
After nearly four hours the jury acquitted Aug ust F Klassing in county court of stealing several pairs of shoes from the Southern Pacific railway. The shoes vanished during transit and the railroad company prosecuted the case. Two days were consumed in the trial, described as one of the hardest fought in county court.
The Black Pollok Co of St Louis through agent J Cohen won a contract yesterday for 32 miles of steel rail for the Asherton road under construction. Promoters met at the Hexar hotel and additional smaller purchases were made. Landholders from Dimmitt county attended the meeting.
Born December 15 to Mr. and Mrs. G Rodriguez at 1003 Perez street a son. Born December 11 to Mr. and Mrs. F es at 219 Matamorog street a daughter. Born December 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Hernandes at 409 Tamplen street 4 sar Chas Knight 322 Barrera street a son.
A promotional note praises The Cook's Book a new 80 recipe collection from Janet McKinzie FM Rolston Cooking School, printed on fest plate paper with halftones. It offers a free copy via a 25 cent K C Baking Powder certificate and promises satisfaction or money back. The ad emphasizes household tips and lasting baking powder quality.
Two burial permits record deaths December 16 from bronchitis and tuberculosis at City Hospital. Interments slated at Cemetery No. 1. Advertiser promotes Grove's Taste Less Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy suitable for adults and children at 50 cents.
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