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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
7
Inventor Mr Newman prepares a flying machine on Fort Sam Houston parade grounds as crowds await a test flight amid weather delays and scrutiny. He compares skepticism to Wright brothers' early ridicule and emphasizes careful, methodical checks before any launch.
Treasury Department Supervising Architect announces sealed proposals due February 4, 1909 for the complete extension of the San Antonio Texas post office and courthouse. Drawings and specifications available from Washington office or the Custodian in San Antonio. James Knox Taylor signs as Supervising Architect.
The Dalai Lama of Thibet and a monastery palace in Lhassa are described as Harbarian by Chinese authorities, with reports noting his expulsion from the region. The item cites tensions between Tibet’s capital and China and cites the Lam’s status in the disputed territory.
A white woman allegedly destroyed remaining money in her home on Market Street after her daughter's elopement precipitated family trouble. Police report an investigation into the theft of $500 and possible arson or destruction of cash. Authorities consider the woman mentally unstable amid domestic strife.
Aust. Tex. Nee 31 reports a dramatic remand fight over efforts to remove the court of appeals from Austin to other regions. Central, south and west Texas stations will be coordinated against north and east Texas, with the latter holding a slight majority.
Fort Worth Texas paper reports Judge Mike J. Smith of the Sixty seventh district court resigns from the bench without stating a reason. The brief item notes the unexpected move with no further details.
T Lam m of San Antonio joins the navy after examination. he was the only applicant to pass among several tested while others were rejected. Adolph Uhr of San Antonio is elected vice president of the Society of Manual Training Teachers of Texas at the Austin convention. Zionist delegates from San Antonio named for the Texas meeting in Waco on March 3 and 4 to discuss land purchase in Fales tine for a Jewish colony. Also mentions hoarse coughs and honey and tar remedy from Bexar Drug Co and Riba's photos at 202 Alamo plaza.
Advertisement offers GU and Water paintings as gifts for Bride and Granny at McDonald's Art Store. Includes mention of house and tickets tree with feed. Contact M. Marnehaen by phone for details.
Funeral services for Clifton Jackson Franklin will be held at 10 30 a m Friday leaving from the residence 106 French Place.
Governor Campbell offered $100 for information identifying those who convict gambling in any form. Panl room proprietors across the city stopped allowing patrons to play for money. Sharif Lindsey stated he had given no orders to halt the practice and was unaware such activity existed in the rooms.
Card of thanks and notice of succession arrangements appear amid a garbled report listing names connected to a Republican state chairmanship and a military event. The readable items reference Mauston Texas and an anticipated transition involving Dove and Dowell, with thanks for support during a bereavement.
In Cleburne Texas on December 31, I Vonan a pharmacist formerly of Parker County was found dead this morning with a revolver beside him. He had recently lived here.
A Canal Dover Ohio resident reports relief after using Dr Miles Nervine Tonic for insomnia and nervous spells. The testimonial claims restful natural sleep returns within days when taken as directed and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
Troops prepare to depart Cuba with 400 marines aboard the transport Summer and Sal uray ole heading to New Pat News and heuer prieeog 49 Fort Snelling Minnesota. Remaining units sail February 27 on Meade Summer and McClallan to Washington for the inaugural parade. Eleventh Cavalry heads to Fort Ogilthorpe Georgia and others to Fort D Trussell Wyoming Fort Plattsburgh New York and Fort McPherson Georgia. Last detachments sail April 1 on the transport Summer with Twenty-seventh Infantry and other units remaining civilians if needed.
Fragmented dispatches describe Messina struck by a second earthquake. Reports from priests indicate widespread ruin near the Loch of Seth and Camoug Taek of Uwesume Mane with depopulation fears and land alterations cited.
A chaotic scene unfolds as fires burn bodies to curb disease while fields bake bread in streets. Guards seal streets and prisoners are kept aboard ships to prevent pillage amid widespread ruin and panic.
Reports from Messina indicate the body of Consul Cheney and Mrs Cheney have not yet been recovered. The British cruiser Phifonial departed for Messina with doctors medicines and air machines, carrying all available personnel.
A series of lantern slide illustrations on Bible pictures and Jewish observances will debut at Temple Beth El in Pravis Park under school auspices. The opening program Wednesday at 7:30 will present the Maccabees and Daniel in 22 pictures with brief talks.
Rome date shows King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena traveling from Moesina to Reggio. After arriving, the royal party visited the town and commenced relief measures as part of a broader aid effort following recent upheavals.
A telegram to Premier Gioletti reports Russian warships with about five hundred wounded on board are arriving in Naples this morning. It notes grave injury to officials in Reggio and urges preparations for landing and housing the wounded, with another ship to Syracuse and requests abundant supplies.
A San Antonio meeting to be held tonight or tomorrow aims to organize financial aid for Southern Italian quake victims. Prominent Italian citizens Dr Balde Saroili Aniel Mat taghia and G Puganueri announced their involvement in the relief movement, which has begun steps but yet to decide concrete actions.
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate 26,000 dead across two struck cities. The text is garbled with names and places unclear but references Patel and MAME AT E14,000 Lind 22.1100 and 2,000 soldiers were said to be in Noggin.
A Rome dispatch reports the Hotel Trimerka in Messina destroyed by fire. All guests perished except the proprietor who escaped. Early survivors who narrowly escaped describe the disaster as a disastrous hotel blaze with guests from America and other nations among the victims.
A coastal tragedy reports an entire regiment drowned when swept by a high wave near Palm. Rescue teams recovered several bodies as search operations continue for missing soldiers. Officials warn of dangerous sea conditions and urge caution along the shore.
An official statement reports 1500 dead and more injured after a pit catastrophe at San Teufemia. The blaze and pit fire caused extensive casualties and temporary closures.
Rome report confirms Rev. David Sessums and his daughter Alice are safe after a disaster that devastated Calibrly and eastern Stelly. Early estimates place deaths at 115000, with fear the toll may be much higher as reports continue to accumulate.
William Swao, a resident of the Cosmopolitan apartment, fell and broke both arms. He had his left arm amputated at City Hospital this morning after sustaining a compound fracture to the left arm and a single fracture to the right arm.
A small gold watch found on West Houston Street near State Rosa Avenue yesterday afternoon was turned in at police headquarters by H. H. Hammer. The engraved inscription reads 236 ET, and officers are seeking the owner to claim the timepiece.
The NAMES COMMITTEE and temporary chairman of the Pan-Hellenic Greek letter organization in San Antonio announce the executive committee members. W. L. Stiles Beta Phi Gamma Dotti Dr Glover Johns Shima No Park Longword Phi Gamma Delta Warates Delta Tau Delta Captain Oth Band Pal Kappa Epsilon are listed as members.
Criston J. Franklin son of My and Mrs. Thoms FE Praistin of 15 French Place died after a weeklong illness. Born in San Marco the child lived with the family in Sun Antonia. He attended the State University at Austin and Princeton. Survived by mother and sister Miss Irine Branttin. Funeral tomorrow at 10:40 from residence, Rev. J. Lindsey Patton of St. Mark Episcopal Church will conduct services. The government. jg essay mentions an experimental San Francisco Bay device with two buoy bearers and three large wings, echoing steamship whistles.
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