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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
5
The oldest passenger conductor in Mexico, Brooks, stopped in the city after a stay in Bad Alitonta Air. Brooks has served 27 years with the National Janes of Mexico and holds a record for length of service among conductors in Mexico. The piece notes the railroads expanded during his tenure as he traveled in the public sphere.
County commissioners will decide on extending Blanner and Frederickshore roads to the pistol range. Congressman Slayden approved the project. A road across the reservation and a county drive near Cunnmwoll are planned with funds allocated. Work proceeds on Fredericksburg road, graded with progress visible on the route.
Mrs R P Ingram of 1823 Main Ave awoke Sunday to a burglar applying chloroform. The intruder, fully dressed in dark clothing, fled after she screamed for help as Mr Ingram pursued him. Entry likely through an unlatched dining room window. front door left ajar and a missing key.
A fragment mentions a road project in the county labeled as a standout effort. It lists Leap Year Bull and Satunday February 29 alongside references to Artat musts, suggesting planning milestones or event labels connected to the roadway initiative.
Evening program by Ay dnipochint of the Besar Cawniy Mee society features readings and music. Two doctors, Berry and Hughes, have resigned and will be greeted. Several readings and songs will follow, with Luly in charge and ELM. L. Dance slated for Saturday night.
Eccentric notes report Mr and Mrs J Sternberg in San Antonio visiting sites tied to potential investments. The text mentions Well Kowen by Ute Gonperetal and other unnamed figures in San Antonia, with references to colleagues and possible relocation plans. The garbled OCR preserves few clear names or dates.
Rev J C Pelger pastor of traces Lather church will leave tomorrow for a two week visit to his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Tr Rabbert in New Orleans. In his absence Grassy church will be served by Rev Henry Mohryhull of Monroe Michigan who has been in the city for the Heavy?.
Telegraph operator G Taelson of Mumford Texas enlisted yesterday in a local defense unit. The item notes his participation as part of a broader call for volunteers amid regional security drives. The report identifies Taelson by name and town, with no further details on unit or duties.
Brackenridge Memorial school plans a Friday afternoon program at the school building featuring pantomimes music and recitations to raise funds. Enrollment totals 434 with 80 in upper grades and half day sessions used in lower grades. Miss Elizabeth Buchanan principal of Woodland school Kansas City is visiting on leave due to health. A meeting at 2232 South Flores Street will finalize the arrangements for the Briscoe school benefit play and its proceeds.
A landsman joins the naval recruiting effort at the federal building and will train 23 weeks at Norfolk Virginia. He will receive 16 dollars per month during training and 65 dollars per month afterward. Lloyd Gow, son of Mrs. M F Gow, also enlisted as an apprentice penman at 16 dollars per month. The recruiting office in the city is re-opened by Tettenant Smith and Dr Kennedy. R W McCoy is no longer with the San Antonio Steam Laundry and has no authority to collect fuel accounts.
A city merchant named Joe Nagen, aged 48, living at 1020 West Houston, filed for naturalization in the Deputy United States Clerk A. Tt. Campbell’s office. The document states his renunciation of allegiance to Abdul Hamid II and his native country, noting he has lived in the United States since 1290.
Firemen led by Doc Willaraé prepare for a fundraising ball at Berthovey Hall this evening after weeks of hard work along Commerce and Houston. The event aims to support the fire department with community turnout expected despite concerns over attendance and crowd management.
Evening program starts at 8 o clock with Blanche Walsh in The Krutner Santa. Patrons warned that carnada will rise promptly as doors open and curtain rises on schedule.
A work force will soon redecorate and renovate the Sunsol Bank building at 302 Houston Street. The West Texan Bank & Trust Co will relocate to a larger, better equipped office after improvements including frescoed walls and ceilings. Occupancy hoped by March 15.
Jetty construction progress noted by government contractor David MM. Facton with talks of funding negotiations with the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad for a 168000 ton jetty project. Descriptions include ships entering the harbor with timbers unloaded and a large vessel named Jalovransig Pass.
A fragment recounts Miss Walsh portraying in English a Yiddish hit and the Kreutzer Sonata adaptation, noting Tolstoyan theory on music’s morality. It praises Walsh’s artistry, warns against sensibilities, and mentions Carson’s Big Tent portrayal of Kit Carson, plus Empire Theater offerings and Allen Curtis Musical Comedy with Mikey and TeY.
Reader witness reviews a busy theater night featuring scenes from O Neill of Derry and the Griffith hypnotic comedy at the Lyric and Lytle venues. The hypnotist’s demonstrations amuse a packed audience with tests including a sixth finger and a trance routine, while ads promote Ferro-Quinn Stomach Bitters and local coal and grain deals.
A stream of visitors arrives and registers at southern hotels, including WW Armstrong and Mrs J Flogons with child from Janesville, H G Roth and Carla and J Sauteer from D'Hants, Pteilan from Indianapolis, and H G Gray of Austin. Dallas business visitor J T Simmons registers, along with Belton residents Truman and WR Dulaney. Local residents W A Johnson and J dT McKepson appear on Southern register, while W F Galbraith, ex-general manager of Tehuantepec National railroad, travels with wife and Miss Masquara. he returns to Laredo to oversee connects to coal fields. Regular ads note whiskey prices, laundry, and dining options at city spots.
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