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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
1
San Francisco reports the canal will open January 1, 1915, per an official communication to the California promotion committee from Joseph Buckine Bishop, secretary of the canal commission.
Peter, general manager of the Sap railroad, returned from Brownsville and denied plans to make the San Antonio and Rio Grande a branch of the Sap from Vaifurrins to Browns vie. He said he did confer with the premier of the Sap about a connection with the Mexican Central to the south of the river.
A fragmentary passage suggests Tonle and Rio Grante below Luilt Nou from Ebenezer could serve as a feeder for the Sap, but the text shows a pining that negotiations are under WHY LO acature It.
New York December 22 a special despatch says author and lecturer Elbert Hubbard was seriously injured by a falling tree while in the woods near his East Aurora New York colony yesterday. He attempted to assist workers and was crushed when the tree fell.
Chicago Illinois 22 death tale recounts Misa Ada Graham racing to Birmingham Alabama to reach Emil J. Hilly on his sickbed. An hour before she arrived he died. The couple had planned a wedding as her family headed south to be with her.
The Braden plumbing ordinance passed on its third reading amid fierce opposition from Alderman Lockwood who urged delay for expert review. Supporters argued for immediate adoption while amendments were approved, with mayoral approval prevailing. other measures included street projects, gas lamp installations, and jail cell construction contracts.
New York reports a dealer arranging importation of 200 kangaroos for hotel menus. Tail praised as finest feature, though other cuts said to be good eating by tasters. Delegated aim to win New Yorkers to exotic meat, likening it to European tastes for game fillets.
Rumors reach this city that Samuel M. Felton, president of the Mexican Central railroad, will resign within ten weeks. A City of Mexico report states his resignation will be followed by a government controlled merger plan that would bring most railroads under state control. Felton’s next move is unclear. rumors place him with the Erie, though denied.
Frangoling Ramero was stabbed in the back on San Fernando Street. Hpi merino Luna was arrested by Officer Golden and jailed. Ramero suffered an eight inch gash exposing the shoulder blade and required nine stitches. Wound treated at city hall by Dr. Dinwiddie. Police note possible old grievance behind the attack. Temporary charge filed against both men. Ramero’s court appearance postponed. Piles cured claim ends with PPazo ointment advertisement.
The Texas British Society aims to revive a long held British Christmas custom by serenading members at their homes on Christmas Eve. An annual holiday smoker at Then Men’s hall featured English stories recitations and tallies. Four stemmed clay pipes were distributed to all members. Six men were highlighted as newly initiated at last night’s meeting: Godfrey W. Rogers John Kennedy W. S. Vidulurt Harry J. Saye A. O. Foskett and D. Bright.
Newport News reports the W C T U plans to christen the 20,000 ton battleship Delaware with water during its February 6 launch. The piece notes Kentucky bit water during christening of a previous ship and recalls a collision incident involving Miekiana and wrecked ships as context.
New York December 22 Bishop John Michaud head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Vermont died at St Vincent's Hospital today.
A collection of Santa letters from San Antonio youths dated December 1908. Children request gifts including bicycles, dolls, toy trains, a wagon, a tool chest, a piano, a teddy bear, school items, games, and candy. Signatories include Johnnica Albert Mathilda Itner Carrie Pilleman Dole Sonntag Murray Roberts Alice Grace Garrett Henry Garrett and others at several San Antonio addresses.
A Houston druggist at 510 Mast Houston street markets Bindipo a Kidney Cara Nerve Tonic claiming wide praise and offering a money back guarantee. The tonic is advertised as a cure for kidney troubles and nervous diet orders with risk borne by the seller if customers are not satisfied. An 80 cent box is offered with a positive guarantee.
In Oakland a quarrel over a father’s estate led Lorenzo Shiman to be fatally shot by his younger brother William Shiman in a saloon. The shooting, blamed on a feud over inheritance, ended with one death and a self-inflicted threat by the survivor.
St Louis court of appeals rules a divorced wife may seize earnings and property to enforce alimony even if husband remarries. Milus M Anderson, a clerk, was ordered to pay $25 monthly to ex wife. his remarriage cited as hardship but court held hardship resulted from his actions and conduct. Judge Bland stated the law does not grant him exemption from alimony due to remarriage.
A chaotic OCR list shows multiple marriage license entries including William Malsa with Kate Soleber and various pairs such as Giddalupe Moraley with Teresita Gomez, Alberto Trevina with Uris Lacksy, Leander Harden with Lina Swindler, Coy Bartholomew with Vous Christ her, Antonio Maldonado with Guadsian Contreras, and more pairs like Jake H Woodward with Beatrice Masey. The fragment ends amid further names, reflecting a garbled roster.
Burial permits issued for Debs Tucker five months died December 21 at pemiowilia 829 North Flores Street with interment at cemetery No 4 and Alfredo Luvaa one month died with burial pending details
Interment entries list several deaths including Isadore Gonzales aged 4 who died December 20 from congestive meningitis at Southwestern insane asylum. Burial planned at San Fernando cemetery and another at cemetery No. 4 on 402 South Laredo Street. Names Rich Vollrath and Hed De Camber are noted among interments.
Virginia City Mont Dec 22 six earthquakes in 24 hours rattled residents sending them to the streets. The last shock occurred at 6 28 yesterday evening as frosty air hung over the town. Despite the tremors the Yuletide mood remained. the text references Hollister s Rocky Mountain ten and a local drug company.
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