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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
12
Police scoured the territory after Tony Land was struck from behind in a saloon assault. Witnesses described a man in front of the barroom, then Land fell to the ground as a mounted officer pursued a suspect seen fleeing toward a vehicle.
The fragment describes a telephone message where Mr Lind regains consciousness and tells his story about an assault with unclear motive. It references Hood's Sarsaparilla and various medical notices, then abruptly mentions a Dr Hughes and an eye ear nose throat clinic, followed by an ad-like line about light coupons and stores.
The city committee plans an inspection of the bridge spanning the Alsvan level to the southern city section after a petition urged widening. Movie Menger, chairman, will lead the trip to assess traffic needs and decide council recommendations for the bridge to ease access from the business district to major county roads.
In Huntington, 12 year old Clarence Cunningham, son of Deputy U S Marshal Daniel W Cunningham, trains to track moonshiners in West Virginia. He studies detective stories and watches his father’s exploits, hoping to aid lawmen as a future hunter of outlaws.
An odd, era style advertorial piece extols hard work and diet while promoting Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets from A Stuart Co. The ad urges regular meals and proper routine, claims the tablets “stimuliat and ingredient necessary,” and offers a free sample by mail from Marshall Michigan. It targets readers with warnings about bad habits and promises better sleep and digestion.
A lengthy entry notes numerous building permits including one room additions on East Fria Street for 305 by A C Villanenaga, commercial alterations, sheds and dwellings on multiple streets such as San Memanda, Ord, North Commerce, Sandown, Mon tana, Slate, Woodkiwn, and other sites. Amounts range from a few dollars to several hundred, with names like Aston Hutzler, Aliog Walker, and George A. Martin listed among applicants.
A jagged list mentions various small property items and prices on streets such as Dikela Craig Theo Bandera Wet Crockett and others with values like 250 100 60 and 50. An accompanying dubious medical endorsement promotes Chan Kerlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming quick relief for biliousness and constipation with a sample offered.
Judge Fisk delivered a verdict on Henry Ro Chaarnts death found under the Leanaweek bridge near Souflinen Parka seven miles southwest of the city. The coroner ruled the death as death and no further cause was given. Ed May, Clements' companion, remains unable to state a statement.
Last day to accept invitations to the Greater San Antonio banquet hosted by the Business Club publicity committee. Banquet aims to gather all involved for the event at the SS. Antiway on Saturday. The list closes with no further seat assignments.
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