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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

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Hadley Doomed To Be Defeated In Missouri Governor Race

State Senator Cooper of Missouri predicts Attorney General Hadley will lose the gubernatorial race to Democrat Willian S. Cowherd, a former Kansas City mayor and ex-congressman. Cooper, a Democratic leader, says Hadley has no Republican opposition and Cowherd will win easily for the Democrats. He notes Cowherd’s strong Democratic backing as the outlook for next election day.

Findley Missouri Willian S. Cowherd Arime Kansas City Congressign Congressional Campaign Committee Kan Sas City Menger Cooper Hadley Hiorder Platter Thidlay

Incurable Ailments Promised Cure Here

An outline of various health complaints is presented including skin diseases, sores, urinary issues, bladder troubles, and nervous debility. It claims prompt relief and cure through a private confidential home treatment, with hours listed for Sunday service and visits.

Eisey Ing. Bauy Anne

Woman becomes first female telegraph dispatcher at Southern Pacific

Flora Shannon, long time telegraph dispatcher in Texas, takes charge of a telegraph wire in the company's focus dispute hub. She relocated from Eagle Pass to assume new duties this morning, making history in the railroad’s operations.

Southern Pacific Railroad Flora Shanon Southern Pacific Texas Eagle Pass

Nix Sues Traction Company Over 25000 Damages

W A Nix sues the San Antonio Traction Company for 25000 claiming a December 26 1997 collision on South Flores Street caused permanent injuries He alleges his passenger car crash threw him against the car side fracturing his body and damaging his back heart and nervous system reports indicate the plaintiff seeks compensation for injuries from the wreck.

South Flores Street W. A. Nix Daft San Antonio Traction Company Senth Flargg Mtg

Civil case blocks the docket in Cobbs vs Mimo National Bank

The civil suit Cobbs versus Mimo National Bank of Laredo and Woods National Bank was not completed as the civil docket was not called. the criminal docket opens with Frank Maibaunl charged with conspiracy, not seen since, with forfeiture of Is bouils on Hiva expected if he does not report for trial. a $1000 forfeiture is likely.

T. D. Cobbs Mimo National Bank Laredo Woods National Bank Frank Maibaunl Alice Is Bouils Hiva

Subway Plans Deferred by Railroad Officials Meeting Postponed

A city special railroad committee meeting in the mayor’s office was postponed due to the unavailability of H F Anderson division superintendent of the Harrisburg Galveston and San Antonio Railroad. Chairman Alferman Carey and officials expect rescheduling will allow subway and viaduct plans to be finalized.

Lity Council Bryan Callaghan H. F Anderson Harrisburg, Galveston & San Antonio Railroad Company Alferman Carey

Wealthy Col Brower Embraces Stage Glamour in San Antonio

Col Robert Brower, manager of Tsabel living company, is noted for his wealth and love of the theatre. He visits San Antonio for years, cherishes ties to the Alamo missions and Fort Sam Houston, and passions for stage life color his profile as a man of fortune with country estate ties in Hempstead.

Col. Brower Robert Brower Tsabel Living Company San Antonio Alamo Missions Fort Sam Howston Don A Colonel Brower Hempstead Taney Taloud Theatre Sal

San Antonio Kindergarten Worker Invited to National Convention

Mrs. DA Noble, rentor of the trea kindergarten in San Antonio, has been invited to participate in the International Kindergarten Union annual convention in New Orleans in March. Noble, renowned for her work in early education, will present training methods to the convention, marking a notable honor for the local adoption and progression of kindergarten practices.

DA. Nolo Trea San Antonio International Kindergarten Union New Orleans Ayril Jh Noble Myra Erty

Don's Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Health

A San Antonio resident touts Don's Kidney Pills as a quick permanent cure for weak kidneys and related pains. The testimonial from F. Houck credits improved health after using the remedy bought at local Texas stores with price listed as 50 cents. Forter-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y., is named as sole U.S. agents.

San Astro Hackberry Street San Antonio Texas Dean Down Forter-Milburn Co Buffalo United States

D. D. D Prescription for Skin Diseases

An advertisement extols D. D. D Prescription for eczema and other skin ailments. It argues skin remedies work faster than internal treatment, cites oil of wintergreen glycerine and thyme formula, and claims a Chicago doctor popularized it. The note invites readers to visit A. M. Fischer near the post office for details and a free booklet.

Dennis Chicago A. M. Fischer

Entombed Miners Rescued. One Killed in Mine Incident

Pottsville Pa Feb 18 All but one of the miners entombed yesterday in the Mid Valley mine were rescued alive early this morning One miner Frank Orloskie died during the accident and five were injured rescuers reached the entombed men finding they had tunneled a long distance through the coal fall The rescued men returned home promptly showing no ill effects.

Potteville Mid-Valley Fivo Frank Orloskie Shire Anit

Bryan Addressing Ohio Legislature on Bark Guarantees

Willian Jennings Bryan arrives in Columbus from Wanapulis by special invitation to address the Ohio legislature at 2:40 PM on bark guarantees. He is also scheduled to speak this evening at Memorial Hall.

Oolumnbus Willian Jennings Bryan Wanapulis Ohio Mémortal Hall

Washington Birthday Essay Contest Opens in San Antonio

The San Antonio Light announces a Washington birthday essay contest for students across public and private schools academics and colleges. Three prizes offer 2 1 and a one month subscription. essays must be single sided not exceed 159 words signed with writer name address and school. Entries due by 6 pm Washington's birthday with winners to be announced February 23 in Sunday issue.

Washington Lght San Antonio San U Anto Office of the Light

Stevens Avers He'll Go to Jail in Contempt Case

Judge Shook orders Constable Stevens to appear at 2 pm to justify a $20 contempt fine after Deputy Trainer finds him occupying his office. Commissioners face contract scrutiny over a $260 Telephon e Company wiring deal with claims of bidless award and improper advertisement. Courtroom filled with officials as attorneys seek continuance to allow preparation time.

Trainer Twyer Phere Sila Newtom Judge Shook Stevens Shoulk Kroeger Shawl Stevens Appaarins Bord Shook Taw Athorney Bee Attorney Bee Ote Canty Inches Shook Dallan Thoraday Cnet Commissionera Jennin

League players head south to join McGraw in Texas

Seven New York National League players set to join Manyagar McGraw at Marlin Springs Texas as Knowles Sresnuban confirms. Herzog OBrien McKinnay Malarkey Vie for southern departure. next group sails aboard the Momus to New Orleans with Matthewson Devlin Lynch Wiltz Penny Hau ntie and Foley’s Honey and Tar touted in ad like copy.

New York Manyager McGraw Marlin Springs Tex Knowles Sresnuban Werkle Ud Beecher Eth Toledo South Knowles Herzog O'Brien McKinnay Malarkey Momus New Orleans St. Louis Matthewson Dovlin Devlin Lynch Wiltz Penny Hauntie

Two Die Six Hurt in Dunbar Riot in Pennsylvania

Conmnelisville Pa Feb 18 two men were killed and six others injured in a riot at Dunbar mining town near hove last night. The dead and most wounded were foreigners with two Americans among the injured. Police arrested five persons to quell the disturbance as imported beer flowed at Two Brothers Bar. Bear Yruz Co. kept open all night. I P Burnett Co. undertakers.

Conmnelisville Othara W. Yersounly Dunbar Hove Worth

Endorses Cannon for Presidency by Republican Committee

The Republican state central committee adopted a resolution endorsing Joseph Cannon for president and fixed the date for holding the state convention in the city on February 26.

Shriefield Joseph Cannon Phuraday Alaveh

Poem Questions Circulation and Fading Undertaker Ad

Fragmentary notice questions whether J. T. Burnett & Co. undertakers had poems sealed for circulation. The text is garbled and incomplete, with unclear dates or endorsements.

Troops to Fort Sam Houston Arriving Tomorrow

A Third Cavalry squadron from San Francisco bound for the Philippines will reach Fort Sam Houston tomorrow forenoon, with about 750 enlisted men and officers. About 160 will go to Fort Sam Houston. the rest split, with two bands to Fort Clark. The train was delayed and rerouted via Spofford Junction to avoid a town march. Grade notes and local ads follow in the column.

San Francisco Third Cavalry Fort San Houston Department of Texas Philippines Fort Sam Houston Fort Clark Spofford Junction Urst Department

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