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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
1
Oakley Kansas reports a strange pest known as thistle swarms called twimble seei wees wrecking plains. They cover prairies in millions, choke windrows set fire, topple logs, and trap residents forcing escape by pitchforks amid damaged orchards and collapsed sidewalks.
The Mercantile Tailors Protective Society moves to curb flamboyant garments at their sixth annual convention in Chicago. New fashions include The American Walking Suit and a diamond themed waistcoat line with bold colors and coordinated accessories. Tailors plan to unveil these models during the meeting while enforcing a ban on flashy attire.
Report shows county 11 043 total poll tax receipts with 283 in city and 444 in county offices. Exemptions about 2200 bring county voting strength near 2 000 and city near 11 117. Last year county total was 12 018. Also notes cold remedy ad and local shop mentions.
January fires break record with 38 blazes in San Antonio during the month, the highest for a January. The previous record was 32 fires in January 1909 in Desenthen, as reported by local authorities.
Police announce vagrancy arrests will be transferred from police court to county court. Prosecutor Garza says fines cost the city and the county needs laborers for roads. The first two arrestees Willie Griffie and Howard Mihon were sent to county court last night.
Fragmentary notes mention conversations with President Wilson and references to Paine Lumber and local figures, including an honorary member of the Jovial Sons at Sunshine. The text blends names, places, and indirect anecdotes without a clear single event.
Chicago Feb 1 definite announcement that the Sherman House will be torn down for a 2 000 000 structure to rise after New Year’s Day. The long storied hotel opened in 1874 and hosted countless figures, witnesses to Chicago’s history, as it prepares to close its doors and become Motel Sherman within a year.
Passengers from the Quebec liner Corona report yellow fever in the islands. West Indies authorities quarantine seaports to bar Barbaros ships while London crews cancel trips. At St. Croix the Corona is delayed and passengers stay aboard. Island doctors say symptoms vary, with some cases mild and others suspicious.
A garbled 1920s era item describes a etiquette program for Teamsters led by John J. Stockton and an instructor at a freight house. The piece references rules, conduct, and a misread lesson plan including magnet references and a mock dialogue. It mentions promotions to adults and youths and hints at community outreach through a school setting.
A curious early morning article from Chicamo West Virginia reports a local plea titled Wanted A Burglar that unsettles residents along Lakeview Avenue near Faller Lane. The ad sparked varied interpretations as detectives investigate ongoing concerns about burglaries and local concerns.
Legislative proposal abolishes county treasurer and sets fees, threatening resignations in many counties. Treasurer duties would drop to a small annual stipend, while county judge pay would be reduced to a fraction of current earnings. Officials in Austin expect passage, despite local opposition efforts.
The article reports calls from Chicago lawyers and officials to abolish the grand jury system, arguing reformas should remove formalities and expenses. State's Attorney Wayman supports partial reform, favoring limited information gathering but not full abolition.
Burials listed for infants and adults with names Alvino Cruz aged five months rock quarry road county burials interments at San Fernand cemetery and other local graves. Among entries are Uygene Ogden Jr aged 1 years and Addis Stewart aged 22 years with addresses in local streets.
The city approves Chapter 163 creating a five member Examining and Supervising Board of Plumbers to regulate licensing and inspection. It outlines board composition, terms, appointment by mayor and health officials, license fees, examination requirements, and penalties for unlicensed work. An inspector of plumbing will be elected by the board, with a monthly $100 pay, and licenses expire after one year with renewal on proper application.
Periodical audits reveal errors and inefficiencies in handling money and merchandise. If the bookkeeper is honest, an investigation boosts confidence. if dishonest, it will uncover issues early. San Antonio and Co 113 Alc mic Hank Blug old phone 744.
Automobile owners and others are respectfully requested to meet the police committee of the city council on Tuesday February 2 at 4 oclock p m in the council chamber of City Hall to discuss the ordinance regulating the operation of automobiles before final adoption. T R Lambert chairman. Alamo Heights committee.
See Alamo Helghla and boy Wantml for U 8 Army. Able bodied, unmarried men between ages 1 and 35, citizens of the United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can read write and speak English. For more information apply to recruiting officer, PL Moor full ing, cornet senna C and Housink sired, B in Arizona Texas.
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