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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
1
New Orleans greets Rex as carnival fever grips the city. Rex arrives by royal yacht with naval escort amid a massive parade. The Crescent City Mod Gras event runs record lengths with the Tel Tel telephone march costing 315000 and the Mystic Krone parade and ball at 25000, featuring lavish costumes and decorations as carnival madness continues.
Alvin Muhlfeld was slashed on the right ear and D Valdez cut on the leg during a difficulty on South Flores street early Sunday morning. Muhlfeld Valdez and Andreas Placeno faced police court this morning on affray charges. Placeno fined two dollars Valdez five dollars. Muhlfeld case dismissed as he was not a participant.
Manuel Ramon and Savagesia Gonzales were arraigned in police court after a Saturday scuffle in which both claimed they were only playing. One man sustained a slash wound as details remained unclear.
The report states Ramon Gonzales inflicted a severe facial wound requiring ten stitches after a knife attack that exposed the cheek bone. Both defendants denied malicious intent, claiming only a friendly quarrel. Each man received a ten dollar fine.
George Moore an elderly man was arrested on a vagrancy charge after police found him begging on the streets. He claimed hunger and a willingness to work, noting he helped build the city hall years ago. A $3 fine was imposed.
An old Hyomei advertisement promises quick cold relief. It claims the inhaled pine and eucalyptus remedy can stop mucus discharge and sneezing within minutes and banish a cold in hours, with a complete outfit sold for one dollar and refills at 50 cents.
Joaquin Delgado, 40, was shot in the neck and arms near the rock quarry north of the city and is in serious condition. An affidavit accuses Demencio San Quientez, 9, of assault to murder. the suspect is at large. Ongoing police investigation links the shooting to a year-old grudge.
Two death notices: Narciso Leal 76 former San Antonio resident and publisher of Mexican papers dies at 409 South Flores. funeral at residence then San Fernando cathedral with listed pallbearers. Also Mrs Martha E. Gunn dies at 76 at W N Hagy home. survived by two brothers and other relatives.
Citywide decorations mark Washington's Birthday in San Antonio with courthouse closings and half holidays in schools and offices. E O C Ord post and the International club plan performances at Kimkela hall and Commerce street, with Mexico student guests, medallion portraits, and Daughters of the Revolution serving as reception committee.
Funeral details for Mrs. Jane H. Cole and multiple local residents outline services, times, officers, and burial sites. Mrs. M. J. Bridges and Mrs. C. D. Truas are named in family notices. Ruth Grigsby died at one year. burial in Lockhart. Abner Rollins, 83, dies. services at 8 p.m. and burial in national cemetery. E. Perryman, 78, dies. body shipped to Liberty, Texas. Marta Salazar, 7, dies. service at home then San Fernando cemetery. Mrs. Gabriella Weisiger dies. funeral to be held, interment in Columbia, Brazoria county.
An old advertisement offers a cough remedy mixing glycerine pine oil and whisky. It claims the formula cures any cough in twenty four hours and warns to use genuine Pine compound oil made by a Cincinnati company.
Local weather observer Maj Buell predicts rain followed by a cold wave within 30 to 36 hours as a low barometer and westward storm move toward San Antonio. Weather office closed for the holiday. no official forecast issued. Rail timetable details accompany the weather note with numerous train departures and routings.
A committee led by R L Burnett will confer with the Business Men's club after a meeting on Fest 1 of the TPA. The annual election of officers is scheduled for the third Sunday in March.
An old advertisement touts GQHROVH'S TASTE ERAS CHILL TONIC as a remedy for malaria and general system improvement. It targets both adults and children with a 60-cent price and printable contact guidance for readers seeking relief and “hacks” via a phone number.
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