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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
8
A Penacook New Hampshire resident 63 High Street Mrs Lou M Churchchild lauds Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills and her sister who suffered from chronic headaches finds relief. The testimonial claims rapid relief without stomach upset and offers a money back guarantee through the pharmacist if no benefit is seen.
The council debated sale of unclaimed police property, confirmed Charles T. Van Riper as city marshal with a $1600 bond, and advanced street improvements. Alderman Klaus pressed the car-shortage issue, while plans to rename streets and fix South Camp Street noncompliance were discussed.
Governor Campbell may push a Missouri style excise commissioner plan through the legislature. The proposed law would appoint district excise commissioners to issue and cancel liquor licenses, with hearings, citizen complaints, and licenses paid from fees. The system, used in Missouri for about a decade, aims to take saloon control out of politics.
San Antonio Gas and Electric Company seeks permission to erect an electric sign and to set poles on certain sheets. The item lists Charles Goeller for a correction of assessment related matter.
Advert claims the correct time to stop a cough or cold is at the start to avoid pneumonia or consumption. A few doses of Ballard's Hound Syrup supposedly stop the cough. longer treatment if it has continued. Sold by Bexar Drug Co.
City of San Antonio Texas 1908 notice from Mayor Bryan Callaghan details board of equalization sessions in city hall room 13 to hear appeals on assessor judgments for the fiscal year ending May 31 1908. Sessions run daily 9 am to 1 pm except Sundays holidays, aim to conclude within 60 days. Neither council nor assessor committees will consider previous assessment discussions after adjournment. Attest Fred Fries City Clerk.
Assistant County Attorney Ban ihewis says a firing charge of keeping a saloon open on Sunday will likely be filed in county court within a day or two against a local saloonkeeper. Lewin is gathering evidence and may secure a conviction if enough is obtained. No date has been set for Antonio Valdez and I Matczynski’s trial on Sunday operation charges filed yesterday.
Samuel L. Clemens forms Mark Twain Incorporated in New York to preserve rights in his pen name for descendants. He serves as president with his daughters Clara and Jean Clemens and secretary Isabella Lyon as directors. The firm, capitalized at 5000 dollars, aims to protect works and profits after copyright expires, ensuring heirs control and preventing piracy.
Mrs W M Adams, early Chicago pupil of Mary Baker Eddy, dies at Highland Park after months of illness. Born in Lowell Massachusetts, she was a pioneer member associated with the Eddy circle in the city.
Tulsa December 29 N J Donnell surrendered to police for the murder of James Bennett at Maddill Oklahoma several months ago. Donnell had been at large since the killing and said he acted in self defense. He asked to be locked up as the shooting drove him insane.
A defendant was found guilty of counterfeiting. The case contrasts counterfeit money with selling a counterfeit or unknown counterfeit remedy labeled Foley's Honey and Tar, a popular cough and cold product, marketed by Bexar Drug Co.
New York city centers on December 29 as restaurants report nearly full bookings for New Year’s Eve. Officials expect over 12 000 diners to be accommodated in downtown venues as the city prepares for a major celebration.
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