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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1909

Page

4

New Orleans Welcomes Taft Pace Event Parade

William J. Karanaush of Lakes-to-the Gulf fund plans an extra session call for Congress to study U S waterways, focusing on the Mississippi. Taft is invited to sail the river New Orleans to Biloxi soon as crowds including Elks and Woodmen gather here. taft speech planned and a banquet expected with Cardinal Gibbons invocation and Lincoln tribute by Judge Pardee.

Hearst New Orleans William J. Karanaush Taft The Elks Woodmen of the World Kaighs of Pythias Wye City Hell Hansuet Fertath Yelaheaia Lunetwon Mrs. Tash Cantry Club Prinay Cardinal Gihvens United States Judge Pardee Abraham Lincoln

Struck With Gun At Concha Street Saloon

Rermrding Arwillara, 24, is in city hostel with a Seilo wound after being struck on the head during a confrontation at Concha street saloon. Ivan Gareta was badly cut, and his son Adalto Garcia wounded in the same affray. Suey Dla and Francisco Flores Ware were arrested and charged with assault. The elder man’s wounds are described as dangerous.

Rermrding Arwillara Seilo Concha Street Atresia Will Terayer Ivan Gareta Concho Street Adalto Garcia Ae Shotty Dla Prancisco Flores

Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Court

W Bartlesem and Lucille Ster Aman apply for a marriage license. Alert officials list Ramon Iraysey and Horbensivt Rodvisuen among the parties in the docket, details pending final approval.

W. Bartlesem Lucille Ster Aman Alert Oliges Lie Tontine Ramon Iraysey Ind Horbensivt Rodvisuen

Club Function Draws Large Crowd

A social evening for Ta fernational club members and their ladies drew a large attendance in the club parlors last night. Judge Winetesiar Kelso spoke on fostering better relations between Aristicans and Mexicans, followed by entertainment plans led by Dr. Malone Duggan. The program featured piano duets, songs by Mrs. Warren G Clarke Jenna M Steinfeldt Mrs Leis Cory Thompson and Fred Dayset, plus a piano solo by Maria J Villareal and other musical numbers. Light refreshments were served. numerous hostesses were named including Mrs A W Houston Mrs Chas W Ogden Mrs Winchester Kelso and Mrs Malone Digan.

Winetesiar Kelso Adilreas Kelso Malone Duggan Duggan Warren G Clarke Jenna M. Steindeldt Leis Cory Thompson Fred Dayset John A. Steinfelde Ja. Ly Mans Gehramm Sali Mise Maria J. Villareal Arundersonn Steinfeldt Mens Werd A. W. Houston Mins Chas W. Ogden Winchester Kelso di K. Furnish J. Woodward Chas. Florian Perry J. Lewis G. W. Johnson Weeley Peacock W.C. Rewdy Malone Digan Prank Ba Mal Win. Cassin B. G. Newton

Break Record for Few Laws in Thirty First Legislature

Special to The Light from Ausby Texas reports the Thirty first Texas legislature will likely break the record for enacting few laws. Most bills have been local or to amend defective laws with anti Sunday activities and other measures facing fearsome committee rejections. The governor may call a special session. adjournment is expected around March 14 after many local bills and new districts and road laws have dominated the agenda. Wood's Sarsaparilla is named as a remedy for health.

Ausby Tex House Suelebane Senate

Mortuary notices from Union Printers Home and local deaths

Obituaries report H A Bedmann former Union Printers Home member died after a long illness in Colorado Springs with service at Evergreen Cemetery. Also listed are Walter Peltner age 18 who died at home after an abscess under the tongue. funeral 4 pm from his mother's home with Lutheran rites. William Graves Minter, son of Mr and Mrs J Minter, died last night. funeral at 2 pm from home with burial in Elmly Cemetery. Other items note ongoing illness and medical care for Hicks Wide.

Lol Kuerps Typographtcab Union No le Fa Finny Union Printers Celorado Shirings H. A. Bedmann Hidasenp San Antonio Ind Bec Colorado Springs Netment Union Walter Peltzer Walker Peltner Emma Peltner Howie Street William Graves Minter Jay Minter East Dewey Atroat Ethel Minter Elly Cametery No

Slayer Still Searching for Mintosh's

Special to The Tent. Fel 6-Posdex reports searching for Will McIntosh, the man who killed Deputy Constable Draper on the last visit. Several black defendants jailed for carrying weapons. A meeting was attempted but thwarted by the arrival of the ringleader.

Will McIntosh Draper Janigh

Fort Worth Leads in Week's Bank Clearings

Chicago based Reb and Compilers report Fort Worth tops the weekly bank clearings with 84 over last year. Mark Worth cited as leading figure in the banking activity.

Fort Worth Chicago Reb Mark Worth

Black Man Deceased and Black Woman Arrested in Houston

A Black man identified as Sam Washington was found dead in Houston. Nearby a bloodied garment was located, leading to the arrest of Anne Hammond, a Black woman, on charges connected to the serious incident.

Houston Tex Sam Washigton Throbla Todiy Anne Himndy Washington

Oklahoma City as City on the Map in 19 Years

Str Clifton George, former Oklahoma City Commercial Club secretary, compares Oklahoma City’s rapid growth to San Antonio in 14–19 years. He notes Oklahoma City’s 1889 opening, now 45,008 population, streetcar service, 30 miles of asphalt streets, and predicts San Antonio’s future growth as the nation’s productive farming region and southwest metropolis. He cites suburban values near Alamo Heights as a contrast to Oklahoma City prospects.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City San Antonio United States Agricultural Department United States Alytonio Southwest Clifton George My. George Alamo Heights Weiner America

Tories About Well Known San Antonians

A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column sketches social scenes in San Antonio. It recalls breakfast chatter with locals at a downtown hotel, mentions Shaw Brothers dairy, a Bexar hotel, and a New York jewelry shop display. A stenographer and a wardrobe of talking points appear, alongside light anecdotes about marriages and a playful mix of names and brands.

Bexar Wnd New York Wais Stinding Alfred Ghanner Palatine Neman

Fire crews respond to yard trash blaze on South Prewa Street

Fire companies were dispatched shortly before 5 pm last night to a trash pile burning in a yard on TiN South Prewa Street. High winds scattered embers and prompted residents to call the fire department.

Tin South Prewa Gre Department

Denial Clears Reported Pacific Warship Buildup

Washington disclaims claims that four battleships would be sent to the Pacific after completion of the fleet cycle around the world. The emphatic denial counters California reports and notes no orders have been issued.

Hearet Lennad Washington, Ind

Tucker Family Arrives Amid Retirement Talks

Colonel Tucker faces possible retirement as wife Belle Logan Tucker and Julia A Logan Tucker along with Captain Logan Tucker travel to Chicago arriving February 14. An army hearing set for February 16 could influence the officer’s future, with headquarters viewing the move as a hostile family effort to push him out.

Hearst Chicago Web Belle Logan ‘Tucker Julia A. Logan Logan Tucker Tucker Aboot Springs Ark Army

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments

An old warning warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury. It notes mercury harms smell and can derange the mind when absorbed, urging prescriptions from a reputable physician. The text mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure and references manufacturers and dosing.

Midcontinent Oil Producers Weigh Oklahoma Operations Cut

The Midcontinent Oil Producers Association considers suspending Oklahoma operations due to adverse legislation. An investigating committee met this afternoon and recommended the move because new laws would create unfavorable conditions around the oil business.

Oklahoma

Two Killed in Collision Near Winchell

Special to The Light Brownwood Pex Fab report says a last month old infant of Mrs Heta Matthews died and Lela Ware reg was fatally injured when a freight wagon collided with a hack at Winchell 29 miles west of here this afternoon.

Heta Matthews Lela Ware Qin Feedent Winchell Here

Houston Autoists Run to Beaumont Rally

Houston autoists undertake a six hour run to Beaumont with Sperdal leading. The event featured several finishers and vehicle names including Stearns and Franklin, while Willard and Sprong posted notable times. Several machines failed to arrive, reported by Trinity ports officials.

Sperdal Beaumont Houston Unis W.H. Willard Stearns Artin Ruvion Franklin Jone Hoes Taventy Trinity Vives

Swift Daughter Sues For Divorce In Court

Mrs. Roth May Swift Eversz, daughter of the late Austins L Swift, sues for divorce in the breast court against Brncat Hammond Everaz for desertion. Three days ago Chicago society was startled by news she had filed and returned to her mother's home.

Heatal Chicago Roth May Swift Eversz Austains Brncat Hammond Everaz Chisato Society

Shs Throw Mim Over Twice a Puzzling Exchange

Fragmentary OCR yields a cryptic exchange mentioning Mr Phane and alleged crookeries. References to throwing over and a moter car hint at a dispute or incident, with unclear participants and actions. The readable bits suggest a sensational or tabloid tone but lack full context or names.

Mim Suteurs Maile Mr Phane Crookerd Bey

Would Turn Church Into Dance Hall Inspires Youth Reform

Chicago discussion at the three day finicth anniversary of the Chicago Home for the Friendless urged converting church parlors into dance and meeting spaces to keep youths away from unrespectable places. Mrs W N Thomas warned delinquency persists unless schools recognize rights beyond the transfer.

Hearst Chicago W. N. Thomas Univer of Chicago Thomas Transfor

Keep Baby Healthy Free Way for Mothers and Dr Caldwell

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Papoose as a safe laxative tonic for children and promises a free health analysis. It claims gentle action, no griping, and strong appetite benefits, urging mothers to request a free test bottle and advice by mail. The notice cites prices and a home remedy theme while advocating the product for common infant ailments.

Webb Caldwell Hauss K. T. Stomt Louisville Walt Maere

Fragmentary theater line yields unclear crowd reaction

A garbled excerpt shows a performer named Sullivan reacting with enthusiasm and making a vague promise to a listener about future lessons and lollipops, with the speaker unsure of the meaning. The text reads like a broken dialogue with stray phrases and misspellings.

Dressed for the Concert in Succens Magazine

Fragmentary text describes a concert scene with old fashioned talk and a narrator recalling a man shouting upstairs for his daughter to hurry to the concert. The piece mentions preparations, clothing, and a humorous tone about getting ready and spending money.

Meinrich Couried Clvicages Mp Atrendy

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