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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
10
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying blood to resist germ diseases like grip and typhoid. It claims a rich red and white cell balance, appetite rise, and systemic strength built by a formula of over 20 ingredients. It warns against inferior substitutes and notes a 100-dose supply for $1.
Austin Tushe and Wegro, after eluding police for almost a year, were captured on a warrant charging assault and battery on Gould Waller. Turner faces additional accusation of assault to murder, allegedly attacking Walker with brutal wounds. Walker spent a month in hospital. Turner reportedly left the city but was seen recently, leading to his arrest following police notification.
Listings show numerous fraternal bodies meeting tonight across San Antonio venues including Monroe lodge 424 Odd Fellows Eagles hall Masonic temple and Elks hall. Also noted are Milan lodge 2 UL Schleicher lodge 1995 K of H Red Men hall Av O H Owls hall San Antonio camp 529 W. O. W. Woodmen hall and Pythian groups with additional temple and dance society entries.
Community notice for a charity event by Knights of Pythias and associated groups at Priva Moving Picture Show Alamo Plaza, starting 1 PM Wednesday. Program includes Holy City, Tanion and Prihias film reels and local acts. multiple train and travel notices follow separate segments in the era’s telegraphic layout.
A long description of the Gatun dam on the Panama Isthmus outlines its planned scale, purpose, and impact on canal navigation. It notes the dam’s height and length, cost around 15 million dollars, and its role in creating a vast reservoir to regulate water for the locks. Major Sibert is credited as designer, with Goethals and other officials linked to overseeing the project.
Assoryatim of Egypt opposing Gatun dam as flood patterns submerge islands and Philae temple. Gatun dam will flood Galan village, rise waters, and extend 135 feet high walls with a 31 mile lake, altering the Nile valley landscape and nearby towns.
A distressed defendant begs mercy for his child during a courtroom appearance. Tears flow as he pleads that a mercy release honorably serves his daughter, with the judge reportedly moved by his words and mercy granted.
A partition suit has been filed to divide real property. The case names a plaintiff against Wola Kesen and others. Proceedings are in the Thirlyssy district court with the court directing ensuing actions. The matter involves property division and legal steps to resolve ownership shares.
Partial transcript style report notes a death message and court motions surrounding multiple defendants and companies. It names judges, advocates, county references, and various motions overruled or granted in a regional tribunal. The text reads like a docket with several motions, rehearings, and case references across entities and individuals.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs K Hass at 92 Byenve B. on a date in April. Another baby girl named Virneta was born to Mr and Mrs Me and fA Webradry at 222 Tuse Cevaling, Chikl Ive Fearites 14.
A fragment from an era of strict censorship describes indespotic control over publications in America and Russia. The piece notes imprisonments of radicals and anti-government cards, highlighting the tension between young Russians and authorities.
Special to The Light reports a blaze at the Ardis hotel in Sulphur Springs. Clyde Porter suffered severe burns while the property owned by L. A. Lewis of Marlow, Oklahoma was destroyed. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars.
Burial permits record multiple deaths with causes such as tuberculosis and other illnesses. Names include Mrs Jezi Hensen aged 31 died February 1 in Park Terrace. Frank Loudouze aged 51 died February 45 on Nolan Street. Osaya Costelln aged 14 died February 16 on Taral streets. Interments are at Blue Nek Osaya San Fernando cemetery.
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