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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

9

New York World reports Cooper digestion theory gains followers

April 23 1908 report details T Cooper's public presentation of a digestive health theory and a claimed medicine to cure nervous complaints. He argues many ailments stem from imperfect digestion and cites patient anecdotes, including M E Bell of Hewlett New York, who reports swelling and improved health after using Cooper's remedy. The medicine is said to be widely available in drugstores.

T. Cooper Alan Hersag New York Cooper Whred Heald Freehall Noor M. E. Bell Hewlett E. 1 United States Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Denies Report That Drill Struck Oil Near Lean Order

L Nesh of Nash and Wisgerald denied spreading news of an oil well on the Walsh tract near Lean order. He said the report likely stemmed from a Brazoria county well he mentioned, and that they are still drilling in the county with good prospects. A note adds that Texas Book and Stationery Co. received Roe's new book In is in Paradise, praised as charming and bound exquisitely.

Texas Book and Stationery Co

First Japanese Woman Detained in San Antonio for Vagrancy

The first Japanese woman to appear in San Antonio was brought to police headquarters by Patroknan Guerrero. She gave the name Miss Tatia Kate and was charged with vagrancy after authorities found no visible means of support. In pollen court she pleaded guilty and was fined $3 for the offense.

San Antonio Patroknan Guerrero Tatia Kate Shea Itil Paso

Merchants Oppose Premium Plan Gambiling Scheme

A large body of San Adron to merchants at the Retail Merchants association meeting last night condemned a premium scheme as harmful to both customers and merchants. A proposal for a collection bureau was referred to the board. A grievance committee will be named at the next meeting. Petition to enact a Rare nishtonnt law is hindered by about 200 merchants. W B Smith Otto Rock and others received thanks for attending.

San Adronto Retail Merchants Association C. A. Davies Frank AwWeed W. BE. Smith Otto Rock A. B. Muesge Edwin Lamm

Bull dog maims girl during failed rescue on Tampico street

Petra Zepedi, resident near the detention camp, was bitten on the left hand by a bull dog while attempting to save her pet from several large dogs. The flesh was badly lacerated and the hand bitten through. She filed an affidavit at police headquarters naming Jose Criz as owner, accusing him of allowing a vicious dog to run at large.

Tampico Petra Zepedi Ofte Jose Criz

Young Mexican Man Fatally Injured Near Railroad Crossing

Adolfon Mariangs, 23, found unconscious beside the International and Great Northern track at the Ruiz Street crossing. He suffered a fractured skull base, broken left shoulder, and severe facial injuries. police and Dr. R. Withers suspect being struck by a moving train, though motive or exact cause remain unclear. He lived with parents at 819 South Medina Street and showed no signs of dramatic improvement. The case prompts an active police investigation.

Adolfon Mariangs International & Great Northern Ruiz Street R. Withers Marianas O Sam Cook South Medina Street Withers Rannot

Alkemeyer Toy Sale Draws San Antonio Shoppers

A great toy house in San Antonio offers a Christmas goods sale with counters loaded with novelties and imports from Germany and France. Decorations for Christmas trees fill crates and organizers expect large sales through next season, with buyers flocking to discounted prices.

Sananonto Altemeyer Germany France Alkemeyer San Antonio

Regulars to Press Quacks at Bar Regular Meeting

Doctors BFP Sluut J Blfem and Malone Duggan were chosen for a three member committee of the Bexar County Medical Society to prosecute quack doctors. A vigorous campaign to target unworthy practitioners was urged. Dr H F Stout spoke on the importance of eye ear and throat work among school children and regular school inspections. Committees on publication and endorsement of the Southwest Juvenile Training School for delinquent children were formed, with Dr B P Kingsley Dr Theo Hull and Dr Malone Duggan named to draft the resolution.

Sluut Mw. J. Blfem Malone Duggan Bexar County Medical Society H. F Stout W. 5. Hamilton W. Taylor A. ©. McDaniel Southwest Juvenile Training School B. PB Kingsley de. Theo.y. Hull

Building Permits For Dwellings And Repairs Listed

Building permits issued for multiple properties with various dwellings and a warehouse addition. Notable entries include C H Dean warehouse on Main for 1000, Mary Fielding 4 room dwelling and shed on South Flonvs for 310, Maher three 1 room dwellings on Diaz for 760, Rebeca Douglas 1 room dwelling on Leal for 2000, Charles Nichols 1 room dwelling on Bandera for 650, and Pedra Gloria 5 room dwelling on Monterey for 10400.

C. H. Dean Main Avenue Mary Fielding South Flonvs Street Maher Diaz Avenue Rebeca Douglas Slde Leal Street Charles Nichols Bandera R. Kielman Conche Pedra Gloria Monterey Street Boxay Steam North Shire of Tavaca Alda Triatt Alveet Eng Valde Laredosthayy

Opt on walk at your peril

City health board backs Sunday street cleaning and spitting ban on sidewalks. Mayor Callaghan and City Council urged to enforce ordinance while City Marshal Stanermann to direct police. Petition to council seeks later start for street sweepers to reduce dust. Also notes coroner's inquest laws discussion and formation of a committee to approach the Bexar County Medical Association.

Callaghan Canneil Stanermann Pihlie Board of Health Hertzberg Berrey Bexar County Medical Association

Sheer Pluck Saves Negro From Death

Plea Morgig a negro driver for Brevay Lumber escaped death when his team bolted on Capcho Street. He rode a single tree as 25 bundles of shingles slid and fell, narrowly avoiding crush injuries as frightened mules dashed through the thoroughfare. Pedestrians corralling the wagon kept him from being dragged or crushed.

Plea Morgig Brevay Lumber Company Beims Capcho Street Ming Hie Negro Benesih Castro Smaith

Mexican Masons Raise 1200 for Hospital Here

At the final session of the Mexican Masons Lodge a total of 1200 dollars was raised for building two hospitals in the city. Plans call for a 24 by 65 foot institution, supported by state judges, with a 2800 dollar valuation for a school run by the Mexican Masonic order for children of families unable to pay tuition. The meeting featured a banquet, adjournment after remarks, and next year’s convention set for Austin. About 300 members attended, though some were absent.

Maxiryn Favallo Gallardo Wan Tonalwaater Addreanar Austin

Logging Roads on Rack Prompt Interstates Debate

Members of the Interstate Commerce Commission examined the practice of logging roads or taps as they call them. Lumber companies build roads into territories and operate lines with trunk lines, with through rates quoted from the mill to final destination. Railroads claim a division is legal, while lumber and logging road operators are split on the issue.

New Orleans Interstate Commerce Commissin Louisianas Texas Mississippi Atchison, ‘Topeka & Santa Fe Allroad Cumber Tuither

Unionism Gains Boost at City Smokers Against Odds

A unionist gathering hosted by local unions No. 727 106 and 480 drew 204 San Antonio members. Speakers included Thad Adams W J Knox R H McParker and J B R Jordan. Adams urged organization while Knox cited gains for teachers. McParker noted building trades minimum wage in San Antonio at 250 versus Houston four dollars.

G. Mueller E. Wabhound J. J. Tucker Jn. F. Hagen J. H. Good San Antonis William L. Hoefgen Thad Adams San Antonio Houston Ji Jordan

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