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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
1
The article explains that the Big Dipper asterism will realign and leak from its current shape as seven stars move in two directions. It notes the end star will shift, ending with the north star changing in about 1000 years as Draconis and Cephel cyclically serve as pole stars.
It is likely San Antonio will host H W Campbell originator of the dry farming method that has aided western arid regions. Campbell plans a public address for farmers, with Business Men's Club secretary Carrington asking directors to invite him to speak at the old hall.
In a local scene a request is made for Secretary Carrington to join as one of the representatives. A once domineering husband now appears gentle with his wife, and the couple are seen as amiable as they share Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. G N Drag Co.
The article notes a Democratic primary and a separate independent ticket for the city commissioners. It states the new municipal government takes effect in April and mentions special for The Leh Waen Tax Fer.
Jigen Camp of the Worty fifty fifth district court in Laday granted a decree of divorce to James Wade from Birdie Wade citing legal separation and alimony terms as part of the final judgment.
Five underage youths aged eight to eleven were arrested for vagrancy after petty crimes and mischief. One faced burglary charges. the others were sent to county court. Detectives described the group as a delinquent gang using a stable as their hideout near San Pedro Avenue.
The morning telegraph reports multiple deaths in the city and surrounding areas. Hugh Means Taylor of Mexico City dies of scarlet fever at age two. Mira May Helm of Lahbook dies at twenty from leukemia. Minnie Liste dies after three months of illness. Alejandro S Waleste dies at 15 from phthisis pulmonalis. Paloma Silva dies at 58 from pneumonia. Burial plans vary, with interments slated for Mexico City and San Fernando Cemetery.
An effort by the defense in the Shafer et al case, tried yesterday in the Wigty-seventh district court, requests removal of the case to Maverick County. Arguments on the motion are being heard as part of the privilege claim.
Mrs Taft wife of President elect Taft is elected to membership in the Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames of America. She is a descendant of Thomas Welles who governed Connecticut from 1605 to 1688.
Members of the Laurel Treghta n Gun club and others interested will gather for a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the office of San Antone Hardware company. The note invites all shooters to attend the planning session.
Brownwood Texas February 1 fire destroyed homes of J J Lis and A M Sewell but prompt firemen prevented further loss. Witeman Lockett was nearly killed by a cut artery from falling glass as crowd excitement grew.Ad text for a patent remedy appears within the page.
Mrs. Francisex Bernmegas aged woman from South Flores street has been missing for 15 days with no trace found by relatives or volunteers. In Mrs. Crnuta Perez case missing three weeks, police have no leads. No information has been learned by officers about either disappearance.
The Comptroller of the Currency announced that the Coal Belt National Bank of Tenton, MM, has been closed by order of the directors and George all has been appointed receiver.
A local druggist promotes a wintergreen compound wash labeled as a universal remedy for eczema. The ad claims immediate itch relief after several applications, with a prescription marketed as D. M. Proscription or Ol of Wintergreen Compound from the D. T. Ca of CHL ong.
Jackson Mississippi February 3 Governor Noel advised Chickasaw County sheriff to remove prisoner Bob Baskin Whealled Rev Hudson from the Houston jail to a place of safety. It is feared an attempt at lynching may follow the sheriff's effort to move the prisoner.
Final revision of the booklet San Antonio, approved by Secretary Carrington of the Business Men's club, will be sent out in a few days. It has 22 pages with four pages of reading matter and illustrations, compact enough to fit in a standard envelope with no extra postage. The illustrations are new and the facts crisp and up to date, making the booklet a valuable addition to San Antonio's advertising.
A day clerk, Leon F. Penn, reported a Second Watch stolen from his vest pocket while in a crowd at the Elite during a Sunday night theater. In a prior incident, attorney James Davis had a gold watch stolen from him on a city streetcar amid a rush of passengers.
Special to The Tight reports Guthrie, Ohio February 9 Governor Haskell postponed a decision until tonight on the Texas requisition for three Oklahomans charged with securing lands fraudulently in southern Texas.
Special to the Light reports Paris officers went to Wister Olde to view a suspect believed to be Bill McIntosh, the man who killed Deputy Constable Draper. Sheriff Wilhey and deputies moved to identify the prisoner and guard against possible lynching as the suspect, a Negro, is held.
Special to The Light Austin Feb 9 Jude Calhoun will set for trial the case against H Clay Pierce on false swearing linked to the ousting of his oil company Pierce is expected Monday but is currently in New York Dr late Shronshire recovering from injuries and Louis Whit a stockman from Blossling was the early casualty of the day
In Austin the Texas Senate hears a new bill by Perking and Hudspeth to fix and declare a right of contract between newspapers and railroads, interurbans and telephone lines. The measure faces opposition as a prior plan was emasculated in committee, casting doubt on its passage. Hudspeth also introduces a bill to fix district attorney fees across his district, while Greer proposes a statewide prohibition bill limiting liquor prescriptions to a single gland per 5000 inhabitants.
The United Irish League opened its national convention at Dublin's Mansion House with President John Redmond presiding. About 2000 delegates from across Ireland and Great Britain attend, signaling strong turnout and broad party representation.
Benton Feb 9 reports a mine explosion in the Letter ming of Zeligier Al claims three men killed. The notice details a United States District Court case in Texas against canned corn and invokes forfeiture and condemnation actions. The U S Marshal publishes notice for claimants to appear May 3 1909 at the San Antonio court to contest the proceedings.
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