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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
1
San Antonio police report a dry Sunday with no arrests for drunkenness or disturbing the peace, claiming the city’s quietest day in history. Three arrests occurred from Saturday night into Sunday morning, plus five warrants, mostly for past violations, while most docketed cases were layovers and vagrancy fines totaling 91 dollars.
A San Antonio council meeting of the Painters and Paperhangers union will discuss an ordinance to regulate sanitary practices. A key proposal bans painting walls in rooms where contagious disease occurred until affected areas are removed. Union officers listed: L. C. Lich president, J A Dens vice president, A W Mieler secretary, A R Mueller treasurer, J R Jordan business agent.
In a saloon on Austin street two men, John Johnson and Eugene Hastus, fought after Johnson tried to share suppers with patrons. A bottle thrown by Johnson missed Hastus and he was struck by a revolver blow. Both men pleaded in police court and were fined ten dollars on an affray charge.
Judge Edward Dwyer ordered a special venire today in the Thirty-seventh district court for January murder trials. Manuel Moran is set for January 11, Herman J. Richter for January 18, and Dr. W. Duke for January 25 in the case involving Walter Evers.
Plans for stronger organization of all lines of labor in San Antonio will be discussed at a conference on January 7 at the Trades Council hall. Officers of local unions will meet, with reports from each union to define conditions and plan mutual advantage, inviting members and officers.
In Chicago on December 28 the article reports that haircuts advanced Christianity's foothold in Japan before the Japan Russia war. M C A workers under C. V. Hibbard shaved wounded soldiers and trimmed hair, distributing numbered tickets as demand grew, making the skit widely known and drawing in men who waited for their turn.
Capetown reports the Hottentots have attacked posts near the Bechuanaland border killing two Europeans. Seven German soldiers pursuing the raiders were shot down. Local residents fear further violence as tensions rise in the region.
In New York on Sunday December 28, Arthur Kirby fifteen son of Mrs. Margaret Kirby a Brooklyn widow ended his life by inhaling gas through a tube. Despondency over inability to continue studies for college preparation is cited as the motive in this tragic self destruction.
Nebby gold frames offered to have family pictures framed at McDonald’s Art Stores. Local shop promotes ornate portrait framing services with classic display options.
A Victorian note describes Glamis Castle with a legend that its hidden secret will emerge when the heir attains majority. It mentions Lady Dorothy Osborne, daughter of the Duke of Leeds, engaged to Patrick Bowes-Lyon, heir to the Earl of Strathmore, known as Lord Glamis.
Amoy China December 28 natives resisted a newly enforced ban on opium poppy planting. The crackdown spread to 12 villages and 2009 men are said to be under arms twenty miles from Tungun. They retreated to the Holy Mountains as authorities request extra troops from Vicerny ay Boa Chow.
The annual carnival association meeting is expected this week to elect officers and directors and discuss plans for the next arrival. Secretary Selig Deutschnimim will step down and Horace H Shollon is named as probable successor. A proposal to hand control to the Business Men's group may have fallen through. Nursing Mothers and Materia. The Old Standard GROVE'S TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC fights malaria and builds up the system.
Delegates from across the United States gather in Atlantic City for the annual discussion of economic and sociological topics. The American Sociological Society, American Economic Association for Labor Legislation, and Statistical Association organize the event. The family and its changing role are among the key topics to be debated.
Special to The Light Galveston Tex. Dec. 28 The steamer coeln of the North German Lloyd line started for Bremen to play, carrying a large number of salon halgongera, including many Texans who will dour Buroye.
J. A. Clopton buys 4000 acres within three miles of Beeville and plans immediate development. The tract, suited for oranges grapefruit and other fruits, will be planted with thousands of trees and sold in 30 acre tracts. The Newville country is said to rival California for oranges and grapefruit.
Federal grand jury began hearing evidence in the packing house investigation. Numerous employees served with subpoenas testified as District Attorney Lin prepared the case. Officials hinted the probe would cover rebates and possible combinations in the packing industry. The scope and targets remained under discussion while witnesses appeared.
McKinney Texas December 29. R Cramer aged 85 veteran of the Mexican Civil wars died yesterday at his home here. Believed to have been the oldest Mason in Texas having belonged to that order 80 years.
Chairman Storey of the state Democratic executive committee leaves Lockhart for San Antonio and then Austin to join legislators for the upcoming session. He plans to stay several days barring developments and will monitor committee activity while in the capital.
A man naming himself 0. S. Porsythe attacked another with a rock in Worth Tak Nee, inflicting several serious wounds before bystander intervention stopped him. The assailant remained at large.
Advertisement states oil paintings available for Christmas gifts at McDonald's Art Store. Mentions Mrs. WJ McCormick of 798 Chestnut Street and Mrs. G W Robinson of Galveston as related parties.
Spectre to Thej Light, Olda and Dee outline a June killing of James Ben ont. ak Madi, Oldla. The suspect, No J. Donnel, surrendered today to police claiming self defense.
Special to The Light from Paris Texas reports deputy sheriff C. B. Wilburn aged 42 accidentally shot himself while handling a revolver. He had removed four shells. one discharged when the trigger was jerked in an unclear manner, the bullet striking him fatally.
A Chicago misread page describes a couple planning a balloon honeymoon trip to Los Angeles after a December wedding. Charles A. Coey, prominent in auto circles, sails his balloon with Carrie H. Lewis of Kansas City. They will tour by air for several days then consider returning via the mountains if conditions permit.
Members of the Manufacturers' Association meet at 3 30 PM in the Business Men's Club rooms to discuss plans for the Home Products Expansion and to continue organizing efforts.
The British steamer Advance sank after colliding with the British bark Iverna off Newcastle today. All officers survived except one member of the crew. the Iverna reached Newcastle harbour with damage and the crew reported.
Birth notices list several newborns with dates and parents. A girl born December 16 to Mr and Mrs J Gonsley at 576 Macon Street. A boy born December 16 to Mr and Mrs Gexesthorpe at 101 North Nevada Street. A boy born December 17 to Mr and Mrs W W Wharton at 1013 Mistletoe Avenue. A boy born December 24 to Mr and Mrs Edward Hill at 223 Pier Avenue. A girl born December in 10 to Mr and Mrs R Chipps on Wilson Street.
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