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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

8

Elsie Craven Captivates London in Fairy Queen Role

London reports Elsie Craven, a young stage talent, captivating audiences as the queen of the fairies in Pinkie and the Fairy, at His Majesty's Theatre. The six year old, new to the stage, displays natural poise, charm, and surprising dancing. Managers nationwide seek her services, including Oswald Stoll at the London Coliseum.

London England Norson Enghand Os Wald Sioll London Coliseum

Blanche Walsh Ill and in the Hospital

Blanche Walsh the stage star, long based in San Antonio, is reported seriously ill in Kansas City after a special train journey from Toyo, Avia Kansas. Dispatches note her condition due to complications of love and slowminelt trowlen, with Miss Walsh near death and in need of care.

Blanche Walsh Pie Sterling Dian Crowdey San Antonio Kansas City Associated Press Toyo Avia Ptul Mian Walsh Miss Waals Sean Migs Walsh Andy Duty Wade Drake

Bishop Says Weak Worsen Wicked In Sermon

A preacher named Bishan Windcock spoke at St Mark's, citing Acts and warning that the weak commit greater evil than the wicked. He urged repentance and conversion as the crowd listened, with a 2 o'clock sermon noted.

Bishan Windcock Kentucky St. Mark's Bishan Woodcock

Orphan Homes in Texas Seek Admittance for 1700 Children

The New York Foundling and Orphan Asylum announces 1700 orphans will be sent to Texas homes under Sisters of Charity guidance. A Houston agent will collect applications and arrange placement, with children up to age 13 to be cared for in local homes after early Marvels.

Tie Yorke Orpiu New York Joseph Chlatter Houston Hama Imade Eller Mr Buller

Arrested A Poem? Hazy Event in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR text describes an arrest and a product remedy named Splenrid for coughs chest infections and pneumonia with unclear details. Mentions price 30m and 81.00 and names Hebbies Priendhe. Source is garbled with multiple typos and missing context.

Former Missouri Governor Lon V Stevens Visits City

Former Missouri governor Lon V Stephens tours San Antonio amid talk Texan politics and possible presidential hopes. He notes Benatar Colber son as a potential Democratic candidate while recounting his own career from Boonville banker to state treasurer and governor, aligning with the Folk movement against the old machine.

Lon V. Stevens St. Anthony Ang Wil Antonio Phas Sam Antonio Stephens Atk Texay Democratie Benatar Colberson Stahens Missou Mr. Stephens

Rog ers Bros a Parana at Grand opera house

The Grand Opera House presents Rogers Bros a Parana in a lively farce with mistaken imports and fake dignitaries set in Colon Panama. A cast including Charley Grapewin and Lola Diaz drives comic chase scenes and musical numbers for three hours of light entertainment amid romance and slapstick.

Rogers Bros Parana Grand Opera House Max Rogers Joe Kane Age Gustave Windt Hugo Kisser United States Panawia Colon Gideon Gay Admirals Day Knight Panama Celina Eral Creme Jose Amader Rose Gay Lola Diaz Torandor Aliss Marion Stanla Pianta

Happy Hour Theater Show At Happy Hour Theater

A garbled report about a late night performance at the Happy Hour theater featuring a blackface comedian Billy Kigaley. The review notes a lively but problematic act with songs and dance numbers. Changes to the program and schedule were noted for the afternoon and evening performances.

Happy Hour Elvanent Billy Kigaley San Antonio Fetture Lin Jbl Kingsley Cabeh Almorpiere Agnall

Empire Opera House presents The Green of the Arena

The Emma Bunting company performs at Empire Opera House this season with a feature novelty The Green of the Arena presented this week with Miss Bunting and Mr. Winnig er dancing. Friday and Saturday times include a souvenir photo and flashlight portrait. Also announced is Pretty Mires Nobody to follow this week. Seals are now on sale due to many admirers of Miss Bunting.

Emma Bunting Empire Opera Daner Miss Bunting Winniiger Talan Miss Honting

Royal Theater Promises Grate Show With New Acts

The Royal Theater unveils its strongest program yet seeking big crowds. Manager Manta promises a packed bill featuring Roger Gray Marion Mimor and other acts including live music dancing and pantomime with comedy.

Royal Weel Manta Wine Roger Gray Marion Mimor Wolfes Livaie Weller Triek Mackburn

Pro Law May Shape Submission Deadlock Across States

The piece reports on potential legal actions and party strategy following a controversial state convention. State Chairman A.B. Blorey of Todshart is quoted as supporting decisive moves that could influence prohibition certification in two years. Mr Storey predicts a trip to Austin to urge antis to align with the state party platform.

A.B. Blorey Todshart Storey Austin

Troop redeployments signal Fort Clark abandonment

Headquarters announces Fort Clark will be abandoned and troops move to Fort Sam Houston. Regimental headquarters baggage and 400 enlisted men and 47 officers transfer. two troops stay at Clark until provisioning. about 2000 enlisted and three regimental HQs shift to Fort Houston. Third Cavalry at Port Arthur to Port Sam Houston, awaiting full regrouping. Fort Clark’s frontier role noted, with Fort Sam Houston expansion as the sole major delayed issue.

Department of Texas Fort Clark Fort Sau Houston Fort Glark Fort Chirk Theobania Pew Third Cavalry Portark Joseph T. Porst Port Sam Low Fon United States Texas Mort Sam Houston

Various fraternal orders and rail schedules in San Antonio

The text lists numerous fraternal groups and halls in San Antonio including Odd Fellows, Knights of Columbus, Masania temple, Royal Neighbors, Woodmen, and more. It also contains scattered railway timetable fragments with arrival and departure notes to and from Houston Kerrville El Paso Corpus Christi and other points, mixed with building and society references and venue names.

San Antonio Odd Fellows San Antonio Council K. of C Columbus Hall Masania of C Awls Alama Lodge G. DB. M.S Alama Frasternal Brotherhood Red Men Pyihian Hall Grinnell Lodge No Woodmen Hell

Roost yell praises retiring Bengal lieutenant governor

London February 5 President Roost publicly enunciated praise for the British rule in India. Sir Andrew Frazer, longtime Bengal lieutenant governor, retires after 35 years of service having ruled nearly 100,000,000 diverse subjects with iron will, and survived assassination attempts within the last three months.

London Roost Yell India Ainirew Frazer Ceutenant Govamo Bengal England Hhe Ne Wes Te Hay Davies Trant

Probe into Boy’s Death at Sir Joseph’s School

Investigation into the death of Waller Dataer at Sir Joseph’s school found no evidence that any pupil attacked the boy. Attending physician Dr. Joh RK Hertf and attendees Mrs Uma Pellzer, Frits Pellzer, Mrs Helen Guenther, and others appeared at the inquiry led by Attorney Takia after the event.

Waller Ema Peltzer Sir Joseph's School Cheuk Lave Geeurrad Pelzer Uma Peller We Hay Frits Pellzer Helen Guenther Nigeli Joseph Courand Wo A. Monger Joh RK Hertf Joseph Jueniger Che

Uncertain OCR Text From Historical Page

Fragments show jumbled place names and garbled phrases about orders and entities. Readable items include possible references to aids and movements, with no clear event, date, or participants identifiable for a solid summary.

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