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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1909
Page
1
A broad survey asks readers what counts as sensational news and how it differs from yellow or ordinary reporting. Bankers, reporters, and a few women share views on shocking, harrowing, or public interest stories and where sensational coverage crosses into yellow journalism.
United States Attorney Charles A. Boynton of Waco arrived yesterday morning and was in his office early. Judge Maxey and Clerk Hart are expected to arrive tonight from Austin to be present for the opening of the federal court on Monday.
Courts reopen after a holiday vacation with civil jury cases in the Fifty-seventh and Fifth districts. The Seventh district braces for a lengthy criminal session through most of the month. Five Tuesday trials are slated in the Thirty-seventh district, per District Attorney Chas. Baker, with grand jury to convene at 9 AM Monday.
In Jackson Kentucky Ed Callahan and followers faced charges for shootings including Rash Sebastian and German Smith. A compromise led to withdrawal of affidavits and the court’s dismissal of warrants. Deputies protected the court when the tax forces debated a settlement. The armed men returned home after the agreement.
San Antonio's delegates to the Texas Zionists annual meeting at Waco depart today. Representatives of the Bnai Zion Association include Dr Burg Le A Frood Prissela N Sadoveky Chas Lee Dr A A Brown B Sadoveky and Hahn. A seventh biennial address by A H Fromenson is planned and land purchase for a Palestine colony will be discussed as the convention closes Monday evening.
Atlanta January report lists a president and vice president appointed to advise on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad receivership. The move designates receivers for the Georgia line with key executive appointments and oversight.
An ad touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a remedy for foul breath caused by gases or digestive fluids. It claims pure willow charcoal mixed with honey is palatable, neutralizes poisons, and sweetens breath after meals. Customers can request a free trial by sending name and address to A. Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
Forty members of the National Parl Seminary Alumnae Association near Washington prepared resolutions denouncing President Roosevelt over an insult to students. The meeting at Marshall Field's tea room was held behind closed doors with only graduates admitted. A former president intervened to stop the condemnatory paper from being read.
Rogers & Co. have been awarded the contract for laying the cement sidewalk around the new St. Anthony hotel on Trayla park. The award cites the excellent prior work and the firm’s record of durable, faultless cement installations across thousands of square feet in San Antonio.
In a long discussion on changing tastes in mixed drinks, Fred Lockwood, head tender at the Menger bar, argues that cocktails are shedding cherries and other garnishes as digestion improves. He notes a rise in straight whiskey and dry champagne, with drinkers seeking simplicity and fewer stomach strains.
Ada Lee McCoy files a second suit for damages in Thirty-seventh District Court over her husband’s death December 19 near the Market House. She seeks $50,000 from Sau Antonio Traction Company for the fatal wreck.
District Clerk Andres Coy administered the oath of office to District Attorney I. C. Baker completing his formal qualification for the new term. Baker had already served in the position, so fresh qualification was not required given the term length.
An offer has been made to C. D. Hall of Waco by TD Hall of Texas Christian University to take charge of the First Christian church pulpit, succeeding Tay Wharton who recently resigned. Hall plans to attend the Salt Missionary Convention next week and is expected to give his answer then.
George McManus, creator of the Newly Words cartoon in The Light, is newlywed and joked about during his bid for a New York City marriage license. Clerk Scully mocks him, while Florence Bergere teases and McManus pleads. Berfore long, McManus secures the license with bondsman Panhandly Pete, amid humorous banter and reform talk. Also promoted is a simple remedy for la grippe with Foley's Honey and Tar from Hexae Drug Co.
Judge Dwyer acting for Judge Sreligson granted an order removing disability for Wilbur Mog s a minor in the Fifty-seventh district court yesterday morning. In the same court Clara Schwab filed for divorce from Henry Schwab. Texas and New Orleans railroad sues J H O’Harrow for promissory notes.
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