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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

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Burglary in Rothe & Keoh General Store Sparks Hunt

Constable Chariex Stevens and force pledge full effort to locate burglars who broke into Rothe and Keoh General Store at O'Hunls Texas and are believed to have fled toward this city. No witnesses or descriptions available as details come by long distance call. A full goods list has been sent to local officers and suspects may attempt to sell items locally.

Chariex Stevens Deiatles Rothe & Keoh O’hunls Texas

Railroad official Mangham returns from Chicago trip

A. C. Mangham of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad returned this morning after a several days business trip to Chicago. He said he had been there on a regular trip to handle general matters and saw nothing of very special importance.

Chicago A. C. Mangham Reyol San Antonio & Aransia Pass Chilnace Mr. Mangham

Railroads discuss routine business with Chicago central offices

Railroad men in Chicago report optimistic about finances and the decline of a lingering emergency. They say the contingency of Toney is exiting rapidly and expect a return to normal operations soon.

Chicago

January Building Activity Report From City Inspector

January shows aggregate value of building improvements at unknown percentage and 226 building permits issued. Permits by ward listed: First ward 38, Second ward 24, Third and Fourth wards with various values, Fifth 22 498, Sixth 22 420, Seventh 42, Eighth 12.

Burial Permits List Shows Multiple Fatal Diseases

A brief from local records lists burial permits for several individuals with causes of death including pneumonia peritonitis heart disease grippe and influenza like illnesses. Names ages and addresses appear with limited legibility in this historical notice.

John* Metanerv S. Wy Sine Gavin Wallace EB. Datlun Day Annie Marrall Garden Street Jose Quintani Clara F Myllus Dal Lag Hosa Gublauger Wlordda

Balloon Test to Route San Antonio to Maine

San Antonio gas supply appears ready for the proposed balloon flight to Maine. J B Morehouse of the San Antonio Gaz company says gas can be supplied in gravities from 285 to 400 and a continuous flow for 84 hours daily if needed, enabling lifting power for the giant balloon. The Business Men's Club will provide sulphuric acid tanks nitrous tanks and hydrators for the Aero Club of America once San Antonio is chosen as the launch point. Secretary Carrington forwarded Morehouse’s letter to Forbes for response.

J. B. Morehouse San Antonio Gaz Company A. Holand Forbes New York San Antonio Maine Mr. Forbes Wmen Aero Club of America San Antonio Iy Carrington Morehouse Porbus Jocal Bus Company

Frabero Uses English in Court After Quarrel Charge

Frabero, charged with hiring and using abusive language toward neighbors, testified he could not speak English and spoke Spanish. In court he surprised officials by delivering a rapid fluent protest, later claiming he "talks just as much English as that" as Judge Buckley set a 99 penalty.

Frabero Lingung Silhestro Frabero Corporation Court Garza Tings Wright der Landant Ulil Tudge Buckley

Funeral Notice for Charlies H Hargraves in Montgomery

Charlies H Hargraves is buried in Montgomery Alabama on February 4 1908. Funeral service will be Friday February 7 1908 at 1030 from Pearl-Robin Tanel and West Commerce street. Masonic brothers and friends are invited to attend.

Charlies H. Hargraves Montgomery Alabama Fiiiay Pearte-Robin- Tanel Commerce Street Masonic Brothers Durlal

Site sought for Hall Memorial School as board meets

At a board meeting the building committee was tasked to seek a site for Hall Memorial School funded by a 340,000 gift. A sidewalk contract worth 707.50 was awarded to S Rogers & Co. Telegraph wiring for 12 schools at 144 was referred to a committee. A Riverside School name petition and staff changes were noted. Saturday institute will feature Prof Wolfe addressing educational topics.

Hall Memorial School Eilem Carlos Bee S. Rogers & Co Brooklyn Gatfrael D. A. Walker San Antonio Telephone Company Institute Prof Wolfe Teachers’ Institute Avenue & School Schoolz Antonis Miss ‘B. Berry Jomson Herman Hirsch Mieg M. Johmston Mise May Carroll Milas Mildred Hastin Alice Stone M. Halbed

Postcards Males From San Antonio Revives

Local officers believe they overlooked a chance to capture Tatolla after he disappeared with a young girl and a large sum of money from Torreon. A telegram from Torreon says several men reached San Antonio via post cards, and the girl’s father has not shaved since the incident, vowing not to trim until Tatolla is captured.

San Antonio Gase Sanagg Tatolla Torrwean Fankeffy Hit Torreon San Antonia Xiv Tafalla Tatolle Beran

Judgment for 300 dollars against railroad companies

A county court awarded TM. Chittin damages of 300 dollars after a jury found the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad liable for injuries to a shipment of cattle from Fulfruring to Spofford. The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad was cleared of responsibility.

TM. Chittin San Antonio & Aransas Py Galveston, Hartsburg San Antonio Spofford San Antonia

Births Reported In Local Notes Roster

Birth notices list new arrivals for families including Mr. and Mrs. Botteraby at 2848 South Mores street and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stone at Bil North Colorado Street. Additional entries mention Mr. and Mrs. We A. Date less at 242 Ogden street and other households with names and addresses in the city.

Botteraby South Mores Street A. G. Stone Colorado Street Giri We A. Dateless Ogden Stredt Glei Ant Livs Bot Veto Phun Alrect and Mire Dee Marvis Lubhbork

Coughs and Colds Cure Claim With Concentrated Tar Medicine

A dubious ad touts a home mix claimed to heal colds and chest illnesses in twenty four hours. It markets a concentrated tar remedy promoted by a “renowned throat specialist” and warns against ordinary medicine while promising low cost, homemade preparation.

Pine Maine Tia

Virgin Of Pine Cures Colds and Coughs Warned Purity

An 1890s remedy touts a mixture of Virgin Of Pine glycerine whisky or ginchons compound for quick cold relief and cough cure. It claims the Virgin Of Pine is a pure compound guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, serial number 481, prepared by Leach Chemical Co in Cincinnati.

Piso Houe Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati

Plan To Come 70 Cattlemen Meeting In San Antonio

A St Joseph Missouri delegation will travel to San Antonio for the cattlemen convention next month. Warrick editor of the Stockyards Daily Journal says Missouri interests including M. A. Trin and L. D. Van Virk will help entertain Texas delegates. Chester Pasche of Stockyards National Bank will stress St Joseph as a financial center for hay and alfalfa growers. Warrick notes San Antonio hosts benefit for Texas attendees and encourages attendance to boost ties between interests.

St. Joseph Alo Wf. BE. Warrick Stock Yardy Daily Journal Texas Chester Pasche National Bank Enula Mr. Warrick Busines

Literature Lands Farming in Mexico

A detailed set of maps from the Mexican interior shows which regions grow various crops and the rising production of tobacco, chewing gum, rice, corn, wheat, sugar, coffee, beans, cotton, grapes, oranges, and other commodities. The highlight is the 29 page volume Floralimento da Mexico, The Prosperity of Mexico, with engravings of national leaders.

International Club Secretary of the Interior of the Republic of Mexico Mexico Glib Mealster Republic Republic

Japan ally to send war dogs to America

Halifax reports say Wagland, Japan's ally, plans to boost the North Pacific squadron and send a fourth cruiser squadron to the Pacific later this year. Vessels listed include Gressy, mir yah, Hogue, Briliai, and indefatigable plus six County-class ships. Esquimalt and Halifax garrisoned, with Navy policy tied to reviving the old Pacific squadron and recalling ships from China.

Halifax N. S p—Adgiers Wagland Japan North Pacific Pacific Esquimalt Gressy Mir Yah Hogue Briliai Jutin Fisher Admiraltty Hobe Kong England China Fort Friiger West Tr- Wan Cressy Thoryalus

Hotels May Bar Lone Women Protest Drawn Into Case

In New York, hotel owners may refuse service to unaccompanied women, a verdict from the Twelfth District Court surfaced as Harriet Stanton Briel, a known suffragist, sued the Hoffman. Judge Snellpears stated he would approve Lip’s case, marking a milestone in hotel rights and gender-based policy debates.

New York Harriet Stanton Briel Tudre Snelplebars Mia Teatch

Eagles Receive Late Addition to the Order

A large gathering at the local lodge initiated a significant number of new members into the order during a Kansas meeting. The ceremony marked one of the largest group inductions seen locally, reflecting strong interest in the fraternity’s activities.

Kansas

Incomplete Birth Announcements From Town Notices

To Mr and Mrs Albert Mtazwel 23h reenal stréet 9 daughter Ye Mire and Mrs a L McBride 221 WML street a son De Mr and Mrs Josef A Hegner 129 Elm street 2 son.

Albert Mtazwel

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