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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

5

Botanic Blood Balm claims cure for blood poisons

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm BBB as a cure for blood poison bone pains rheumatism eczema and skin troubles. It promises quick clearing of pimples scars and sores and claims to purify enrich and strengthen the blood while offering samples and large bottles through Bexar Drug Co in San Antonio and Blood Balm Co Atlanta GA.

LU Kila San Antonio Bexar Drug Ca Blood Balm CO Atlata

Burlington to Build 10 Story HQ in Fort Worth

Burlington railroad officials announced in Chicago that a 10 story building will be erected in Fort Worth to house the merged Colorado & Southern and Texas branches. Headquarters for these lines will move to Fort Worth, with Trinity Bragas Hinston offices shifting to Wichita Falls and Stamford & Northern to Stamford. Company president Camain Baker travels to New York to finalize arrangements.

Chicago Burlington Railroad Fort Worth Burlington Colorado & Southern Texas Trinity Bragas Hinston Wichita Valley Wichia Falls Stamford & Northern Stamford Camain Baker Trinity & Bragas Valley New York

Innocent Fire Suspect Faces Cambridge Jail Trial

Boston report says Mrs Mary Kelleher, held in Cambridge jail, is charged with arkan as six family members died under mysterious circumstances. She denies poisoning claims and claims nearly $40000 of life insurance proceeds were used for funerals, not crimes.

Boston Mase Klal Sidney

Jury Panel Set for Retrial of Standard Oil Case

The jury pool for the Standard Oil retrial is ready with 150 northern district residents sent to the county court by clerks. United States Attorney Sims, assisted by Special Counsel Wilkerson and Parkin, plans to prove 1,842 offenses and seeks fines totaling 10,000,900 if successful.

Chicago iWints United States Sims

Doctor Bull improves in Savannah after cancer battle

In Savannah on February 20, Dr. William Bull, a renowned New York surgeon, shows marked improvement after five weeks of illness from cancer. Doctors remain cautiously optimistic, planning to resume thyroid serum treatment once strength returns. Bull, carried from a New York car to an ambulance, now enjoys daily auto rides as he recovers.

Savanah, Ga Dull New York Bull Plaza Hotel Wi York Savannah Ball

King Alphonso Greets Wright Airship Flight in Pau

Royalty applauded as Wilmer Wright flew the Wright airship in Pau France on February 20. King Alphonso of Spain praised the aeroplane calling it azure after a 28 minute display. The king accompanied Wright before the flight while technicians explained each part.

Winkted Press Pau France Wright Brothers Alphonso Spain Wilmer Wright Wright Prevous Alphonsa

Corvi ct Alderman Convicted in Bribe Case Fallout

Corvict Alderman John F. Kin in was convicted on seven counts of receiving bribes. State Attorney Whit Blakey announced forthcoming charges against Cashier Aumusk A. Vilsack and potential cases against Councilman J. C. Wasson or Common Council President War Brand. Court actions resume Monday morning in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.

United Pre. Fittsbnirg Common John F. Kinin Connetinen Gra Whit Blakey Aumusk A. Vilsack Kommon J.C. Wasson Common Council Brand

Landslide Kills 600 in Japanese Villages

A Mount Kentiana landslide destroyed villages Tjiloe roengsifoe and Telaiain ay Vit, killing about 600 people. An earth section buried homes and left little chance of more fatalities. Rescue efforts report limited remaining survivors among locals.

United Press Burhoenan Hunte Tjiloeroengsifoe Telaiain Mount Kentiana Agie

Bloody Conflicts Feared in Ireland Headlines

Dublin reports fear of renewed clashes as actions by local defense groups stir tensions. The move aims to pressure authorities amid mounting unrest and disputed patrols.

Ireland

Fat and the Directoire Fashion Quickening the Season

A fragment discusses fat ladies facing a hoop skirt era with a Directoire fashion critique. It critiques bulging lips eyebrows and confirms a slimming remedy mix of a Harriet powder with aromatic essence and peppermint water claimed to reduce flesh in 12 to 16 minutes per day.

Battle Fleet Gates Through Hampton Roads Monday

A record crowd will greet the Battle Fleet as it steams into Hampton Roads on Monday ending its globewide voyage. President Roosevelt will accompany the fleet aboard the Mayflower with planned shore and sea arrivals and departures amid ceremonies and reviews.

Wilbur G. Miller Old Point Comfort Hampton Roads Washington U.S Anchorage Connecticut Chamberlin Louisiana Georgia Wisconsin Iava

Wanted Information On Morpheine Addiction Cure Method

Fragmented advert seeks details on a ten day cure named PAINTS method for morphine and other addictions. Mentions sleep disturbance and universal catarranger effects. Includes banking payment note and a request for references and citizen contacts at Dept LEPRANGN, TENN.

Sanitartom Iain Br Tlehainy Gree papAcellis Tenn

Broadways for San Antonio's historic River and Losoya avenues

Alderman Lockwood weighs renaming Losoya and River avenues to Broadway. Proponents argue Broadway fits the modern city, while Losoya endures as a link to the old Spanish era, with Alamo Heights and its San Antonio roots supporting continuity and the famed Alamo name. Broadway proposed as the extended, broad main street aligning with San Antonio’s spirit.

Lockwood River Avenue Broadway Losoya Street San Antonio Alamo Heights Los Sitz Woterman Clifton George Aldine Alamo Ita Aines

Market Talk Sparks Doctor Patient Exchange

In Market, a brief exchange unfolds between a university leader Cholly and a Doctor De Gruffy. Cholly seeks relief for his head while De Gruffy cautions against accepting gifts, signaling skepticism toward the offer.

Universariat Cholly de. Gruffy Don

Serbian Cabinet Resigns Sparks War Possibility

Belgrade reports the Serbian cabinet resigned after the premier failed to secure vacant portfolios for peace party members. Officials say the future of peace versus war with Austria hinges on forming a new cabinet, with many probable members favoring a milder stance against Austrian encroachment.

United Press Belgrade Servia Pel Servian Peace Party Austria Witeh

Railroads Score in the Rate Fight

At St Louis Missouri February 20 an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing focused on reducing freight rates to the southwest. Texas railroad officials failed to protest a 1 percent rate increase and no adverse action was recorded pending. Judge Cowan for the Texans admitted the commissions had not yet tested opposing the advance. Also reported obituary: Mrs Edith Gaines wife of George Calnes Kansas City died at 628 Delmar Street aged 24, in the city five months for health. Funeral arrangements to Kansas City for interment.

St. Lowis Interstat Cmmmerce Commission Southwest Texas Railroad Commission Cowan E. F. Calacs Edith FP. Gaines GC. jCalnes Kansas City Delmar Street City

World wide hunt for Belle Gunness murderess

Indiana legislator moves to empower county commissioners to offer rewards from 1000 to 10000 for criminals. Ray Lamphere’s counsel drew the bill after his recent conviction for burning Gunness home. If passed, La Porte County would be asked to appropriate 10000 to fund the search for Gunness, believed alive.

Belle Gunness Indiana Ray Lamphere

Shots Fired at Fruit Stand Owner in Narrow Escape

M Lasary, fruit stand owner at the corner of Buon Vista and South Concho streets, reports a young man fired twice at close range last night. Lasary says the assailant demanded loans, then fled. police had not arrested anyone by late last night.

M. Lasary Buon Vista South Concho Lasaro

Police uncover brutal murder of young girl in Chicago

Chicago police report a long box containing a girl four or five years old was found on Belmont Avenue. The child appeared dead for about two years. Assistant Chief Schnettler ordered a special detail to dig around the site at midnight, as investigators suspect the area may hold other murders.

Chicago Belmont Avenue Schnettler

Three Appeals on Gambling Charge in County Court

Three men fined for gaming in a raid by state rangers appeal the $25 penalties. The defendants Insh weele Trinidad Arc llano Juan Morales and Patty Marines faced charges of entering and remaining in a gambling house in Fisk's court.

Insh Weele Tusilce Ben Fisk Trinidad Arcllano Juan Morales Patty Marines

Express War In Texas Looms In New Trade Pact News

Special to The Light from Houston reports the South West Express company with $800000 capital under New York law has struck a traffic agreement with Adams Express to enter Texas at Dewison. The move is expected to trigger a war with Wells Tar g a Express over Texas business.

Houston Tex Southwasters Express Company New York Adams Express Company Texas Dewison Wells-Targa Express Company

Man reports robbery after assault near Pecos and Durango

Frank Garza, resident of the cone ry, says two men held him up and robbed him of 50 dollars, after an assault in a secluded spot on Pecos street near Durango. He was found semiconscious by police and taken to city hall for medical aid. Garza said he arrived Saturday, showed money in a West Side saloon, then was attacked on Pecos street after leaving about 8 pm.

Frank Garza Conery Pecos Street Durango Street Garza West Side

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