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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
4
A compact advert lists genuine imported goods including cigars and cigarettes at low prices. It mentions Aug and a merger, Plaza and West Commerce locations, and a contact under Old.
Advertisement lists tamales prize basketball by Alamo Jose Fraternal Brotherhood at Haven Hall Thes Ich 83 admission 25 cents. The fire department report notes two runs yesterday, the first alarm sounded.
A 36 to 60 year old Mexican man, identity unknown, was found dead in a city express wagon in front of city hall shortly after 7245 o clock. Blas Esquivara said he drove the man, who carried a large bundle, to the gas plant and then to Water street where the stranger collapsed. Police and Coroner Fisk took the body to Riche Undertaking. postmortem to determine cause of death.
The draft charter for San Antonio faced delays as legislature reconvenes. Ed W. Tynan and Martin Arnold, associate editors for the board, stated the charter was not introduced but remains with representatives for eventual filing. They expect rapid action when session resumes and express optimism for success.
A New York gathering on January powren era aims to protest the inference of the national administration in the judicial phrase al for the Russian refugee facing extradition in Russia. Senator Latellete and Judge Wm J Gaynor will speak, with Justice Gop presiding.
A morning gas stove explosion at 225 North Presa Street triggered a second alarm at 4 PM to the 1600 block of San Luis Street. Fire crews found no evidence of a blaze. Nearby, announcements include lectures by Bro Annie Wildar at Woodmen Hall and assorted ads for goods and services.
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A dated ad touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for foul breath. It claims charcoal neutralizes poisons and sweetens breath, with instructions to dissolve two or three after meals and at bedtime. It offers a free trial by mail from FA Stuart Co. Marshill, Michigan.
Fragmented text describes political maneuvering around Austin, Texas, with references to Box Tech 20 and a Senate plan. It notes opposition to measures at the platform and anticipated votes, mentioning delays and adjournment. The report hints at ongoing debate over a national or state contest and political alignment.
A garbled ad offers women beauty promises from chemical remedies claiming science perfects appearance. It urges readers to write for lists and home treatments, implying prescriptions and at home solutions as best, with vague claims and no clear sourcing.
The governor is praised for not abusing power as court bills and several broad laws are enacted. Debate over submissions failed in the house, then passed to engrossment and finally to the ain. Aky academic note mentions delays and impending adjournment. Ade Gimbueger offers free wine samples with a varied selection of spirits. M. J. Garvey travels to Dallas for the Knights of Columbus degree ceremony.
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