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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
Secretary V Cochrin of the Law and Order League warned overnight that wide open gambling exists in San Antonio. He claimed a big organization plans action to suppress it and that owners of gambling sites will be prosecuted rather than the operators.
Max Blum of Frank Bros. branch returns to San Antonio after an extended stay in Battle Creek, Michigan. He announces improved health and plans to resume participation in the city’s serial and bras events and lift trends.
Albert Weis head of the American Theatrical Association visits Houston with Sydney Weis and Michael to oversee rebuilding of the Houston Opera House. They announce a new, modern house costing about 200000 dollars, to open in June for next season and to be fireproof and up to date in every detail.
Marcinio Sanchez and Vanacio Cagtro fled through the Guadelupe and Frio streets area after drinking heavily and stoning homes. Castro broke into a door with an axe before residents subdued them with a rope. Officer James Dukes assisted as the crowd gathered. Sanchez was fined 10 and Castro received a penalty.
Professor John M. Trueman of the University of Illinois analyzed milk samples from Chicago homes and found widespread adulteration in poorer districts with watered and filthy milk. Some Hyde Park samples fell below legal butterfat standards though overall quality often met the legal minimum.
Fire on the fifth floor dining room at the International Club was halted by quick action of club attaches. Curtains ignited near a window, smoke rose, but a brave bucket brigade among staff subdued the fire in minutes. Fire department not called.
General Albert L. Myer and Col. R. R. Stevens inspected the Dean Springs range by horseback to judge where maneuver camps might be set. They demonstrated speed by covering four miles in 16 minutes, signaling possible multiple camps on the tract. The article notes Washington birthday dining plans at a local cafe with an elaborate menu.
Hutchinson Kansas Democrat leaders convened to select delegates for the national convention in Denver. Delegates met by congressional district and endorsed William J. Bryan, instructing all delegates to vote solidly for his nomination. Grant Harrington was chosen temporary chairman amid a brief demonstration.
H. N. Morris as receiver for the defunct Woods National bank filed a district court suit against Walter Gelze, a dairyman living in the county, for two notes totaling 1,340 dollars. Morris pledged to pursue all debts owed to maximize recoveries for depositors, noting leniency has ended and more suits may follow if settlements fail. He said a recent Millet bank draft dispute over 10,090 dollars did not increase Woods National’s debt, only a technical question of allocation.
Constable Blevens reported this morning that Frank Friedrich, wanted on forgery charges, was arrested and held until city officers could pick him up. An affidavit alleged further forgery, and he would be tried at a later date upon return to the city.
A British report discusses hair color distributions, noting brown predominance among Scottish children, about 6 percent red hair nationwide, and regional differences across Europe. It explores whether red hair is a racial trait and mentions a calcium water ad at the end.
Four mine workers died in a blasting accident at the Clove pit in Washingtop England. One miner escaped as the blast collapsed shaft timbering. Rescue teams report the explosion occurred as workers were underground. one man survived.
Dayton Ohio Feb 21 The Dayton Motor Cargo plant and contents were destroyed by fire this morning with an estimated loss of 200000 covered by insurance. The cause is undetermined though suspected spontaneous combustion. The blaze spread rapidly and the local fire department fought the flames for hours. Ten finished automobiles valued at 4000 each were destroyed.
Chattanooga February 23 special to the News from Bristol states that the Southern Railway first ordered a ten percent cut in the wages of all employes in Bristol effective March 1. The Virginia and Southern will also cut wages by ten percent March 1. The Norfolk Western, which granted two voluntary advances of one percent within the past two years, has not made a change yet.
In Kamsis City Missouri February 12 a four year old girl died from poisoned candy intended for her half sister Van Van Metra. Mrs Sarah Morasch sister in law of Chas Miller father of Ruth Biller was arrested in Harriganville Missouri charged with complicity. Morasch’s twelve year old daughter Bioneha was arrested in Kansas City Kansas on the same charge.
Attos stra filne with his wife over possession of a weapon and seriously wounding her. Campbell, a middle aged Avlan i Dian, shot and killed himself at his home early today. He was thought mentally deranged. Campbell, related to the Melmberg family, secured a revolver and threatened Latineton himself as his wife was cut and bruised in the struggle. He was nearly sixty and his wife about the same age. He was well known in the city.
Special to The Light Austin Texas February 21 The state text book board announced its list of adopted texts for Texas schools for the next five years Texas publishers express disappointment as only two titles from Texas are selected Toweres Civil Government and Mrs Percy Pennybackers Texas History The list includes a range of publishers and subjects across elementary and secondary grades with standard readers arithmetic geography and agriculture among the adopted works.
A fragmentary dialogue notes Old Ruxley showing attentiveness to Misa Malnchauta as Jauppasé expresses great hopes for his wife. The exchange hints at underlying expectations and interpersonal tension in a distant, incomplete scene.
Dr W Langley and Dr J H Wilson say plans for a San Antonio dairy cattle inspection are not yet decided. The officials hope to arrange an inspection soon, with Brumby Barnitz and Dinwoldze coordinating. Discussions focus on statistics handling and the clash between city ordinances and state reporting laws.
Josef Lopez recalls a perilous tour as a loop the loop stunt artist across Australia Java and Java’s Dutch audiences. He recounts low pay false starts in Frisco and Calcutta, a shipwreck near Java, a rescue by the Grey Stone, and a perilous rope repair to seal a leaking ship as a Dutch crowd doubts the act and a dangerous career ends.
To Mr and Mrs Theodore Kosner at 405 East Laucel Street a daughter. To Mr and Mrs M F Lehmler at 19% Wasino Street a daughter. To Mr and Mrs Claude Shaw at 446 Tanch Street a daughter.
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