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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

4

Notable Chicago Visitor Tours San Antonio TX

Toles G. Laimbhers of Chicago visits San Antonio. Renowned vocalist Mr. Lumbard, once linked with the church of Theory Ward Beecher, accompanies him. Gisubard later connected with Triilty church Chicago and St. Pan’s Omaha. First Texas visit at age 76, described as pleasant.

Toles G. Laimbhers Chicago San Antonia Lumbard Ig Ward Beecher Vasior Gisubard Triilty Church Azul St. Pan's Omaha Sammy Texas Inden Peraments

Civil service examination planned in New Orleans district

The text notes a civil service examination will be held on MM 4. The first year salary is 600 dollars with a 10 dollar annual increase for faithful service, reaching 1909 dollars per year. Applications should be made to H. A. Letche, Secretary, by April 20, with forms and blanks sent to the department.

H. A. Letche Civil Service New Orleans Tian Ajerii

Voter totals in Hexar County and city shown

A county tax collector's report shows 1,170 qualified voters in Hexar County with a large number of exemption certificates. The city, exclusive of the county, lists a different total, while last year the county counted 40,000 qualified voters, indicating a significant change or reporting discrepancy.

Hexar

Denny Trial for Gate Theft at Plummers Grocery

Tom Denny faces trial in the Thirty seventh District Court in Indianola for involvement in the theft of an iron gate from Plummers Grocery Store on Indianola Street. The case proceeds today before a jury. Notice also that R. We McCoy is no longer employed by San Antonio Steam Laundry and lacks authority to collect accounts.

Denny Tom Denny Plumners Indianola Tra Ind We McCoy San Arteonto San Antonio

Navy recruit in El Paso delays enlistment plans

A one year old recruit named Alpi Andrews caused confusion at a naval physical in El Paso a few weeks ago then again today arriving this morning for another exam. He was passed as a slim apprentice seaman at sixteen dollars a month.

Alpi Andrews el Paso

Tour Party Arrives By Train Here From Mexico City

About 100 tourists led by H. C. Denison arrived on the Illinois Central time at 11:46 AM. They boarded waiting street cars for a tour of the city and planned to continue to Mexico City via the National Railroad of Mexico.

Charles, H. Gates Chicago F &3 Mextte Pitty H. C. Denison Vinecis Dagmake Tuleda Mexico Agius Pallman

Public Schools Notes On Annex Work And Programs

Work on the high arhan annex has halted as materials are prepared for window and door fittings. A sewing class under Miss Pirte will start by month’s end with many high school girls opting for this training. Mexican student visitors from the Fudanat Normal School spoke to the board via Theoore Barris and Pablo Cra. Desks were added at the high school to ease crowding. aisles are tight with limited space. Mrs Mittie Nagel, a former graduate, visited after two years in Mexico. A Smith school mothers club meeting Friday promises interest, with talks on free kindergarten and related exercises for children.

Pirte Giait Rem Senyrilis Muarroquin Fudanat Normal School Maxico Theoore Barris Pablo Cra Sidies Tre Texas

SONS OF ERIN PLAN TO HONOR SAINT PARADE AND INITIATION

San Antonio division of Ancient Order of Hibernians plans St Patrick day events on March 17. Parade starts from Woodmen hall at Main avenue and Veromendi street at 8210 o'clock, proceeding down Main to Commerce to Alamo Plaza then to Houstey and Flores before returning to Main plaza for a Solemn high mass. Rev William H McGinnis is expected celebrant. The group will initiate 29 members at St Mary’s Cathedral on the Sunday before St Patrick’s day, with a drum and fife band led by Ben Newnam. A Beethovens hall lit evening program and Irish American social will close the day.

San Antonio Order Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Woodmen Hall Main Avenue Veromendi Street Commerce Street Alamo Ploza Houstey Flores Street Main Plaza St. Patrie Ehtteh Tather William H McGinnis Catholic ‘Truth Society Hibernians St. Mary's Cathedral Ireland Nitiate Hibernian Ben Newnam Beethoven Hall Scclal Clan

Flag raising occasion at school and awards list

The school prepares for a flag raising event led by Mrs Jos J King with a prize stall. Teachers at the high school institute will discuss secondary education principles by De Gaymo of Cornell. Cards will be distributed at WT Harris school with top students named for each grade. Funeral details invite Woodmen Circle turnout and interment notes for aged Mattie Barrow.

Jos J) King de Gaymo Science of Cornell Harris Selool Iolants Lalpils Nvide Wie Corinne Schramm Mary Appleton Rosie Supervite Anenie McKinnon Tae Mooran Tale Machenberg Lawrence Bryan Ceellittte Alfred Bommer Leola Hickman Albert Kattle

First Cavalry Sail To Philippines Friday

Ro Mekhibnin, Southern Pacific passenger agent, arranges transport for the remaining First Cavalry troops from Post Sam Wonston and Fort Clark to depart San Francisco for the Philippines on Friday March 2. Spare baggage cars and three tourist sleepers will join at Spofford Junction for Port Clark, with accommodations for 210 men and six officers. The special train leaves here Friday at noon and reaches San Francisco Broadway that evening under McKibbon's personal charge.

Ro. Mekhibnin Souther Pacifie First Cavalry Sam Wonston Fort Clark San Francisco Sal] Marth 9 Philippines Southern Pacific Hagenge Cas Spofford Junction Port Clark Reserva Hong Stleelal Smd Bookford Jonction Ranch San FennyHon Ploadway Enasl Tuler Mckionin

The Power That Governs and Other Opera House Scenes

Creston Clarke and Virginia Lawrence drew fair houses at the Grand Opera House in San Antonio as audiences reacted to scenes. Miss Welina Bunting and her company performed An American Beauty at the Raupire opord house, while Big Tent presented Popes Perry to applause. The Lyrle Theater featured a Griffith Wynnotle blindfold drive, and Blanche Walsh was billed at the Grand for Thy Krentyer Sonata amid dramatic claims of modern realism.

Creston Clarke Grand Opera House Virginia Lawrence Dorothy Carmichael MP Clarke San Antonio the Empire Welina Bunting Raupire Opord Lava Roseland Burgess-Himmerlein Miss Bunting Popes Perry Yasterday Miss Tanner Allen George Shinn Richard Lester Rage Farry Kit Cayson Lytic ‘Theater Grimth Griffith Wynnotle Company Lyrle Grifith Byrle City Hack Griffith Grifith W Blanche Walsh Lriaiies Akeleton New York Conn

ONeill of Derry and a festive week of stage shows in San Antonio

Miss Walsh headlines a strong season with Chauncey Olcott in ONeill of Derry set in Londonderry and Cromwell era. The show features an expert swordsman and dramatic suspense. Also Muse Mirth and Merriment delivers a carnival of entertainment with elaborate costumes and scenery. box office opens day of show.

Chauncey Olcott Chauncau Kentt Oneill Derry San Antonio Oliver Cromwell Tugland Londonderry Oleolt Bativland Muneger Anguatns Myr. Mlentz

Unclear Niched Names From City Laundry Co Personnel

A garbled OCR segment lists names and titles such as Fred W. Gruen described as exporter and presser, with City Laundry Co. Roth Phores and BH M. Worvorn appear as manager and chef, alongside other partially legible names like Jamin Lone and Reyal Avhates.

Fred W. Gruen Elazner and Presser City Laundry Co

NEW GUNS FOR WARSHIPS AT PAGOY YARD

The Colorado and the Pennsylvania battle cruisers arrived at the navy yard at Paget bound for docking and repairs. The Colorado will be equipped with a new main battery of four eight inch breach loading shells. The cruisers recently returned from Magdalena Bay after a month of target practice. Eight other warships will be repaired before April 26.

Seattle Wash Colorado Mivy Yard Paget Magdelena Bay Thhey Tave

HUDSON MAY COME FROM MEXICO TO SAP

A report discusses potential leadership for the San Antonio and Aransas Mass Railway, with names linked to Mexican railways and the Mexican Central. It cites W. G. Hobbs and J. Peter in management shifts, and mentions GC R. Hudson and Samuel M. Foltem as possible candidates, outlining varied prior positions and dates shaping the speculation.

Hudson Mexico San Antonio Aetlig Semeril Mamiger Sap Samuel M. Foltem Chicago & Alton Genereal Alton Lala Ilaes Hadeon Novemer Mexico-Arizona Railway Botura Railway Guaymas Iexigo Crane and el Paso Divisionreich Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe el Pago Santa Fe Topeka Kan Apeot Mexican Central Same Road San Antonio and Aransas Pass Sweat Dent Merican Central

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