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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
1
Mrs Maul fell ill after eating oysters at home on Main Avenue prompting a city health inquiry. Dinwiddie leads the probe into possible formaldehyde or other preservatives in oysters as officials await lab results.
The throng in San Antonio sent mournful homage to George Dulling a pioneer merchant founder of the George Dulling Company. Funeral rites at 144 Nola Street featured Rev O Wartmann with a simple service and a grave-side ceremony at Hast Commercial street. Pallbearers included William Prins and A W Hartung while Lotus Lodge Knights of Pythias and Dulling company employees sent floral tributes. Dulling a respected financier helped found the 1869 company and helped organize the Fifth National Bank and the San Antonio & Gulf railroad.
In the Fifty seventh district court Judge Beeligson granted a divorce to Suzhey against Juan Samore after hearing accusations of abuse and disputes over child support and joint property. The judge ordered arrangements for the younger children and required both parties to keep the peace. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned tangentially in an unrelated line.
Three small fires strained the fire department on Sunday. At 10 AM Chief Wright responded to Laure Balde Sarelli 815 Nolan Street where a child playing with Christmas candy started a clothes fire threatening the home. Mrs. Sarelli extinguished it with no major damage. A second report near 102 Santa Rosa Avenue prompted an alarm when smoke appeared from a window. the stove pipes were removed during the prior fire. At 11 AM a passerby spotted a possible fire at Mrs Clara Peary 814 Avenue C. a chimney fire was extinguished with little or no damage.
Crowds fill Liv street as holiday exodus begins with hundreds of cadets and college students leaving San Antonio for Christmas with families. Train schedules strain traction services as students from Peacock's Military Academy and San Antonio Female College head home, hearts light and full of Yuletide cheer. Santa Claus is in the air as Texas sun and home comforts await the returning youth.
Maria Gonzales applies for two room dying on west of San Sitba street for 150 dollars. F Yowe seeks four room dwelling with shed on Harding street for 0 dollars. T Dobbin plans a five room dwelling on North glide of Sith street at 509 dollars. David Crisp constructs a three room dwelling on San Fernando street for 3000 dollars. P Morris files four room dwelling on West side of Mieldesade streets for 0 dollars. June Cadena plans a shed on Simmaon street for 2 dollars.
Nine extra men were put to work at the post offices this morning, five as clerks and four as carriers. The new staff aids the rush, with many employees and a long line of people at stamp windows and general delivery. Mail handling and rock boxes see added activity as the relief arrives.
An affidavit charges T. F. Anderson superintendent of the Galveston Barrisburg and San Antonio Trailway with unlawfully blockading Hast Commerce street. Officer Joe Stowe filed the charge before Clark Braden in the corporation court this morning. Two passenger and freight trains allegedly halted traffic for about 19 minutes.
Lisbon reports the newly elected municipal council has unearthed a seven million dollar fraud scandal. Former municipal councillors admit irregularities but blame the government for illegally taking others' money.
A fragment describes charitable acts in response to a Mexican woman with twins. It mentions contributions flowing to UK police headquarters, a Walter shuffled by The Light, and money handed to Mrs Halay of Associated Charities for a charity toy. The passage is unclear and jarred by garbled names and references.
Special to The Bight Waco Texas December 21 an incident at a craps game near Brinceline between Br Vaughan and Albert Cooper led to a man being nearly shot and Cooper being arrested and jailed the report notes the head injury and arson-like tension in the aftermath
Charles P. Taft, candidate for senator to succeed J B Foraker, departed Cincinnati for Columbus today to open headquarters for his campaign. He denied Roosevelt opposition to his bid and could not comment on reports of a rift between President-elect Patt and Congressman Burton, also a senator candidate.
A team of mules from 1 Herring near Von Ormy twelve miles southwest of the city ran away with a wagon and bolted along Frio city road for about an hour. Police intercepted the team at the city limits after a lengthy pursuit, despite efforts to stop them.
A set of child written notes to Santa requests books toys overcoats candies dolls a bicycle and clothes. Several letters from Roy Carrie Edward John Ambail Buchanan and others mention Sherman Street and nearby addresses with simple wishes and cheerful endings.
In Owensboro Kentucky on November 21 jurors considering a state case against a banker from Owensboro charged with reveling deposits in the Bank of the Owensboro Savings and Trust Company insolvency failed to reach a verdict and were discharged. The case involved roughly a million dollars tied to the bank receivership and followed a disaster impacting western Kentucky southern Indiana and financial correspondents and depositors. It stood as Kentucky’s largest bank failure.
Dallas Tax Dec 24 A fire on Haskell avenue destroyed three homes and contents. Mr and Mrs FR Mays narrowly escaped death as they leaped from a window to save their lives both scorched and bruised in the blaze.
The Irvine Kentucky hearing concluded today with a jury of farmers, totaling 18 jurors. The report notes malaria causes loss of appetite and mentions Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a restoring remedy, while referencing Brown people and children in a marginal ad-like line.
A derailed corporate tale shows a president and trusted aide drawing checks to erase states from a map. In a flurry of jokes and gag payments, the firm contends a $1.507 million fine, then a Minnesota missive, and finally a cascade of penalties from several states. The punchline has the nation’s map shrinking as executives debate where to send the funds.
Special to The Light indicates Commissioner of Agriculture Kone arrived in McKinney and spoke to the Collins County Teachers association. He predicted Texas would have its biggest year yet in 1909, signaling strong hopes for agricultural and educational prospects statewide.
A fragmentary report describes a journey near Land where a chimpanzee group assisted or influenced the route. The text notes tense moments before reaching the ten mile mark, with uncertain details about who provided support or guidance during the trek.
Special to The Light reports the new Wichita Falls theater costing nearly 459000 will open tonight with a showing of Its Honor the Sipyer. T. Burnett & Co, Undertakers, listed in the notice.
Important notice states the store, described as the city’s largest, will add staff for holiday trade to fulfill orders placed at the McDonald’s Art Store. The message emphasizes competing with Picture Framea in local market.
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