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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR lists several arrivals at the Menger in San Antonio and guests at the Gunter in Dallas. Mentions include Ls Smith at Hinsters Tex and Mrs HA Sirikhelm at New deck, with references to Tex. names such as Maullion of St Joseph and Herten of Mupicas.
The readable fragments mention individuals and locations in Ced Ohio and nearby areas, including names such as Meier and Maren, with scattered references to social events, registrations, and institutions. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the piece appears to be a local notices item listing people, places, and affiliations without a coherent narrative.
Epidemic of typhus fever has diminished and spread is no longer feared as Mexico City, the nation’s capital, plans to reopen schools. Officials report reduced cases and renewed public health confidence.
Fragmentary report describes a chaotic scene near Durango with figures like Ademogenta Arquitects and Villa gener ats facing trial. Mentions garrisons, reinforcements en route, and arrests in Sonora. Details are garbled with many unreadable names and locations.
Local court records allege a San Antonio property dispute over a fence or barrier allegedly obstructing a tree flaw near Pine Street. The complainant seeks damages by Wit and Adzererkeboimtust claiming the fence obstructs access and reliability of the area, with related notices and legal proceedings filed in May 1916.
A couple discusses using Sunday Light Want Ads to acquire a Chile and a brick from Sanitone Brand with every paid ad. The husband jokes about selling stored furniture, hoping for a free Chile, and plans to place more ads for bulk purchases at the Tar Light Office, including a second hand typewriter.
Eugene A Holmgreen of Manic Iron Works was elected president at a large meeting at the St Anthony Hotel. Take Wolte, G8 McFfroy, Charles Vanmberger and Justy D. Eliott named directors. Tabele cout da Randoluh Martin Wort among attendees. plan includes seven applicants for positions and a meeting Friday afternoon to finalize leadership. The group aims to boost Port Aran logistics and protect Saint Antonio’s freight rate position amid ongoing advocacy for broader commercial interests.
Old railroad timetable fragment lists arrival and departure notes for lines from Le Gon to Houston and Kerrville to Corpus Christi. It references No 13 from Laredo, No 2 and No 6 schedules, Katy Limited, Sunset Route trains, and connections to Austin, Houston, Waco, Kerrville, and Yoakum with times, days, and routes across Texas including San Antonio and Port Lavaca areas.
J M Wilkens assistant city attorney resigns effective March 1 to seek the county attorney nomination. Rumors say requested appointment of W Rdlwrs Tercotl as successor, with Fe ll entering city attorney role and handling corporate Linn court cases under guidance of Wilkens and predecessor.
The readable bits mention Augustus Mes'lonkey and a corporation court context with incomplete phrases about voting time. Other legible names include Anthore Lichins, Pena, Pribin Cella, Grrtrune Mikalagsurk, Castantins Caius, and Foutita Salgwna, but details are unclear.
Rates for classified ads in The San Antonio Light include per word and per insertion charges with a minimum, reflecting a one-time rate for longer ads. The notice warns that ads are not taken over the telephone and that the paper is not responsible for errors in close or late inquiries, with specific timing for Sunday editions and a “Too Late Closity” column.
A garbled oblique notice reports a fire accident at a school near Herd Ohio. It mentions a teacher Emory and a man named James Carton, with references to Santa Fe railway service and long years of work. Details are unclear and the read is fragmentary.
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