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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

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Nine waifs in court reveal pitiful spectacle

A juvenile court session chaired by Judge Shook heard ten to fifteen year old offenders charged with burglary theft and larceny. Kids described as abandoned by parents some living with guardians or relatives. A public meeting followed with officials including Chester Terrell and a plan to appoint ward probation officers to supervise youths.

Abilene John Wunder California Theo Sarvan Avenue D Conten Tavenny Training School Elnhand Oyyers Wells Chester Terrell Bexar County Shook Terrell San Antonio Wes William Wiliams Wallaess Mitchell Gordon Taree

Funeral notices and deaths flood a Texas city page

The page reports multiple funerals and death notices. Mrs Dane Cole’s funeral pending with arrivals from the north awaited. Burke B Shaw and E Alanez deaths noted with services planned in Pratt and San Antonio. Mrs Pearl Wright funeral set for Travis and St Marys residence with church service and pallbearers listed. Confederate Veterans and Daughters chapters participate in ceremonies. Interment to occur in local cemetery.

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Suit Seeks Twenty Thousand Dollars in West Virginia

A civil action filed in the Thirty seventh district court seeks 20000 dollars in damages from the International and Creative Novesary railroad and its receiver Td. Presmin for personal injuries alleged to have occurred in November 1408 while Jose Vidaarrd was unloading a row of something at Antler.

International & Creat Thirtyeleventh District Coure Jose Vidaarrd Td. Presmin Wile Vidanirl

Old Standard Groves Tasteless Form Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR text references tasteless form and a note about a formula on a hat showlar. Mentions grown people and children but lacks clear event, date, or identifiable entities. The readable parts suggest a product or slogan but no coherent news fact or named organizations.

Grand Jury Returns Sixteen True Bills

Sixteen true bills were returned by the grand jury when it reported to Judge Dwyer at noon today. The body said it had more business to attend to and would reconvene Monday morning. Nine indictments are listed, including L. H. Moody and Donaneitue Galindo for statutory offenses, Leon P. Alviser for burglary, Joe Snead for assault to murder, and J. M. Daniel for forgery. Alviser, a 19 year old, faces a series of petty larceny counts. A federal charge also stands against bilis for the robbery of a postal sub-station at the store of Herawn A. Nester on San Pedro avenue. Joe Snead allegedly assaulted Ada Snead on January 20 with intent to murder. Daniel is accused of forging R. R. Smith’s name on a City National bank check. No gamblers or sulpah men were indicted. The grand jury’s statement of more business is seen as significant, with rumors of indictments against others linked to gambling and ranger activities.

Dwyer L. H. Moody Donaneitue Galind Joe Snead Ada Snead J. M. Daniel R. R. Smith City National Bank

Bank Robbery Report Sparks Texas City Fans

A State Bank in Kilmore suffered an early morning robbery by a 1% gang of crooks. The safe was blown open and $3400 in silver and coins disappeared. An explosion drew residents, but the culprits fled before authorities arrived. Detectives believe the same gang as prior Texas robberies is active.

Kilmore Grea Safa Jesse Dloosheunis Gary Longview Tex Kikcere Texas

Barred Witness Declines Oath Over God Question

Camden court barred Dr. Frazee, a Philadelphia physician, from testifying after he refused to swear there is a God. The defense argued his disbelief, and the judge excused him following the oath dispute.

Camden Bayer Philadelphia Frazee Etter Gommsel Comngel Thareunon Sister Wrayer Crom

Believed Gambling Doom in Nevada

A Nevada bill to legalize gambling faced a special order for February 24. The committee on public utilities recommended amendments and a timetable that could push the measure to passage with an effective date in January. The article notes doubts about the bill’s form and timing.

Nevada Duidie Daucals

Congressmen May Head Dartmouth

New York Feb 19 An announcement from Frank Street a trustee of Dartmouth College says Samuel V. McCall of Massachusetts has been offered and is considering the presidency of the institution amid current rumors of a change in leadership at Dartmouth College.

New York Frank 8. Street Theatie Trartamouth College Sonic Diya Asd Samuel Vv. McCall Massachusetts Neestit Anay Tal

Alaskan Judge Is Exonerated in Court Outcome

An Alaska judge was exonerated after a probe led by Special Agent Wilner of the local department. The judge faced charges of incompetency and inducing relatives to obtain important positions. The case concluded with his return to regular duties and pending court sessions.

Greater San Antonio Banquet Clarification For Members

The Business Men's Club clarifies that the banquet Saturday at 8 at the St. Anthony hotel is under the auspices of the publicity committee, independent of the club. Invitations extended to nonmembers aim to enlist support for Greater San Antonio. members may attend by sending their name and $5 to the secretary by 6 this evening.

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New York Flooded With Bogus Money

New York city faces widespread counterfeit coins, notably quarters and dimes, flooding businesses and transit firms. Cashiers, tellers, and postal workers report warnings and efforts to trace the source, with suspicions pointing to possible production in Brooklyn.

New York New York City Popeciull Ucket Rellers Accoret Bir Bradklyn

Harriman Visit Yields Quiet Camp and Mixed Receptions

Peaceful scenes at the Harriman camp in Hot Wells as Miss Harriman and a railway entourage lingered with private cars and tents, while a reporter noted the subject of Ryder’s character and Harriman’s simple, unpretentious demeanor. The party visited Mayor Callaghan and local officials, then planned a modest luncheon at the Country Club with no frills.

Harriman Hot Wells Miss Harriman John Burkett Ryder Martian Callaghan

California racing news and patent medicine debate

Governor Gillett signed anti rack gambling measures amid medical opinions on patent medicines. The report notes some physicians doubt patent racks while praising remedies like Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as of real value. Mentions of orchestral music and two phones follow.

Scramenta Cal Gillett Lydia B. Pinkham

Wheat and grain prices from Kansas and Texas markets

A brief market note reports wheat No 2 bard and red prices in Kansas on February 19, with corn and oats quotes and a Texas listing. It mentions cattle, calves, and hogs prices, noting cows and beef markets steady to lower in a Foggy market snapshot.

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