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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1909

Page

6

Civil Service Examinations Open For Many Positions

The United States Civil Services Commission announces numerous openings across many departments. Application forms are available through the Secretary Office in Washington with exam sites listed in Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Paul, Denver, San Francisco, New York, New Orleans, and St Louis.

United States Civil Services Commission Washington D. C Fecretary Office Board of Examiners Postallice Boston Mass Philadelphi Atlanta Cincinnati Chikraga St Paul Miaw Denver Col San Francisna Cistern House New York New Guileans Old Customhouse St Lois Philippine Servies Wid Coust Geodetic Pure Vey Tase, Ferrer and Epgraver Philnine Servie Assiniant Esiminer Patent Office Philippine Service Amapitor Uitrain Almanas Naval Observatory S Ofe Biifth Wap Ordnanen Ordnanen Department, Architectural, Copyist, Topaor Cophie Isthmian Canal Service Topagya Sarviers Indian Service Parmer Tndiin Forest Forest Ant Philippine Service Baileri Maatren Weather Bhaveaa Pharmac Patils Health and Marine Hospital Service Physleian Indian Nervies Phyaluian Philipning Min Canal Service Presa — Shore Cylinder and Platen Pressami Ribway Scientifig Anastyam Finn Grir Philippine Servier Tracher Philipping Lralad Isthmum Canal Surviens Philippine Grylees

Child Bitten by Dog Rabies Feared in City

Mrs. Thos. Hope of 291 Storr Street reports her three year old child bitten by a dog last Friday on Crosby Street. The bite drew a deep scratch but doctors say not yet rabid, yet parents will have the dog located to confirm health status. Pasteur Institute visit planned. Public health warnings follow about infectious diseases and household remedies.

Hope Sheebili Crosby Street Bittes Variuen Pri Pyonl Pasteur Auatin

Curfew Law Declared Unconstitutional

The attorney general’s opinion says curfew laws violate the U.S. Constitution and infringe on personal liberty. Francie J. Kearful, representing the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, reported the finding after studying the criminal appellate docket. Mrs Belle Dugarde, president of the union, expects a calm response at the next gathering.

Francie J. Kearful United States Kearnit Austin Belle Dugarde Whion

Moving Pictures Nearly Spoiled Stevie's Mother's Lawsuit

New York February story recounts Stevie MicGonly’s involvement in a moving pictures stunt that led to a legal action against a producer. The court heard how a school incident and a race among children escalated into injuries and a claim for damages, with the jury awarding a portion of the requested amount.

Stevie The Moving Pictures

First Time Tells Story of an Attempt to Kill Lincoln

Springfield Feb 3 That an attempt may have occurred upon President Lincoln s life in Baltimore as he traveled to Washington to take office. Mrs Goggeshall widow of a Springfield man saved the president from an assailant. The tale, kept secret with Mrs Goggeshall, was told by her husband. A book wandered into the coat on a voyage with Lincoln as it...

Lincoln Springfield Baltimore Washington Til Gorgeshall Vnato Goggeshall Monte

More Labor Unions Enter The Field In San Antone

Labor organizers in San Antonio report week three new unions formed including the Sign Writers Local with officers President W. Bailliva and Secretary J. Glemas. Reorganization discussed by meat coalition. State Federation of Labor convention planned for April with committees and invitations named, led by Sam Wares and George C. Nerrix.

San Antone Dirugy Te P Organs Ee Qoday Pregident Wo OR. Baailiva Seem Tars W. B. Long Traaatret Yrades Connell Wolttam 3 Heatgen Chi & D. Colios Fritz Thibsi Jarvis

Tarrant and Moss Win Golf Matches

At a large crowd at the San Angelo Country Club yesterday afternoon, Tarrant and Moss won their matches. Moss defended his pin by defeating Franklin, while Moss and Moss allies faced tough challenges from local players.

Tarrant Moss San Angolo Coustey Club Afernoon Eb.c Parvint Larrink Ieoh A. de ‘Tultla G. A Franklin My. Avemut Sryttle Wintine Mose Mr. Myosin Mess Frantzin

Worth Mountains of Gold

Graniteville Vermont woman declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after nervousness and illness. She praises its long record of cures for female complaints and urges others to try it, calling it worth mountains of gold to suffering women.

Graniteville Pinkham Chas. Barclay R.F Lydia Finkhemr Lydia E Pinklam Barclay

Heart Dislocation Suit Demands 49000 Reward

A court record describes a heart dislocation allegedly caused by a crash and a wash against a car during a journey. The plaintiff seeks 340,000 in damages. the case notes injuries including chest impact back shock and internal injuries. The suit names HL Richardson and others in the October 24, 1908 docket.

Héark Ag T. J. Fred Tudiy HL. Gr. Richardson

Lodge Meetings Tonight in San Antonio Area

Local fraternal and labor lodge notices list meetings across multiple groups including Odd Fellows, Masons, B of Th Ty, International Brotherhood of Bookbinders, Painters, German Carpenters, Barbers, and Turner societies. Gatherings are scheduled for 7 oclock at varied halls such as Masonic temple Lotus lodge City lodge and associated council rooms.

Midant Rebekeh Gurieson Ala. M Masonic Temple Lotus Lodge P. Pythian Hall Eda Temale Bet el San Antonio Spangler Ty. Murray

Order of the Alamo Formed for Battle of Flowers

A San Antonio organization named The Order of the Alamo is being formed to manage the Battle of Flowers events on San Jacinto day. Led by John B. Curinglod, the group aims to make the pageant a permanent yearly affair with a full queen pageant and hundreds of attendants. The carnival association may transfer control of the Battle of Flowers to this society.

Order of the Alamo San Antonio Young Alen San Jacinto Cirntt Val Association Joh B. Cureinglod Spring Carnival Association Chainner Battle of Mowers Apd Parronesses Chile Orsanizetiat

Billboard Plan to Fight Liquor Traffic Suggested

Mrs Nannie Curtis National Institute organizer proposes using billboards to combat liquor trafficking. W Gs OU do a teetnre 6 San Antonio eh woTuen, Mrs. Guntts teekved tat many northern eitos are dindled with this kind of advertishyy and thay. An appeal was made for it to be taken ny Ta Bar Awlonit. Preaching schedule announced for church services, Sunday Feb 7 with prayers and Bible study details.

Nannie Curtis National Ineturat and Organiuar Ab W. Gs San Antonio Guntts Curtis Wall Ayant Shy Apolte Chureti

Home remedy mixture for kidney and urinary ailments

An old patent style remedy mixes fluid extracts including Pandelion and Sarsaparilla with instructions for adult dosing after meals and at night. Promotes relief of windney trouble, back ache, and urinary issues in elderly people, claiming it acts on kidney tissues and helps remove waste.

Soldiers Galore to Welcome Taft in New Grivans LA

Soldiers from Louisiana militia United States troops and United Confederate Veterans will be represented in the Taft parade here Thursday. Secretary of War Wheeler has wired no objection to troops at Jackson Barracks. Commanders in the area are expected to be ordered out for the occasion. The military patrol from Fort Barrauancas Florida will also take part. Buy a log and build a home of your own with real estate listings advertised in classified.

New Grivans Louisiana Weleh Jackson Barracks Barrauucas Fla

Railroad timetable fragment reveals scattered routes and times

A noisy OCR fragment shows train schedule notes across multiple routes, listing departures to Houston, Victoria, Cuero, Kerrville, and Corpus Christi, with varied times like 9:40 am and 7:00 am. Mentions of Houston and northbound service imply broad railroad operations, but many items are unclear or garbled.

Narmn T-Loewl Heurme Ceylae Mexico Uae A&a P Nw Countan j—Houstan Thu Cost Sun Kerrville Dally Ouxtoi Wadie Court Rock Kervilly Buncay Kernville Beauday H&s Aeial Ibtoria Victoria Eid Hovaton

No Inquest Planned in Peltzer Case

Report notes no inquest has been arranged regarding a boundary dispute involving Walter Patton and other parties. The document references potential legal action and remarks by the state attorney general. The text is fragmented and contains garbled names and details.

Peltzer Walter Patixor Baturlay Tran Winfons Shev

Wanted for WV and Amy Abia i podion unmartiedt men

Classified notice seeking unmartied men aged about 19 to TH who are United States citizens of Kod character. Applicants must read speak and write Maxiish. For information apply to 01 Moore building corner Arena Ci iuid Houston street San Antonio Texas. Rewards and brackets trea with feed.

Amy Agua United States Moore Building Corner Arena Houston Street San Antonio Texas

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