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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
1
Public works crews start replacing block pavement with Callaghan crushed rock pavement on West Main plaza. The effort marks a modernization project for the public square while city officials monitor progress and safety.
Judge Sool ruled on a case involving Joe Slavin a white man convicted in county court for a pistol play during a family row. Slavin was fined 100 dollars and jailed in default of payment. The article also mentions a Royal Neighbors prize mask event and masquerade costumes.
Patrolmen escort Guadalupe Navarro and Simon Cas to custody after a near violent clash in an alley. Both men denied intent but faced fines and charges in the corporation court. The scene unfolded amid shouted names and a tense standoff, as police intervened to prevent bloodshed.
Weather observer Buell notes a strong cold wave arriving tonight in the upper lake region and upper Mississippi valley with Tuesday reach for the Ohio and lower lake regions. The alert extends to the middle Atlantic states Wednesday and spreads further south on Wednesday night. Projections say a notably cold spell may be the most marked so far this season, with widespread impact across the northern states.
Mexican vaudeville arrives in San Antonio at the City Market Hall on Wet Commerce Street. The show features a famed druggist from Mexico City, A I Chapa, plus a troupe of dancers, jugglers, acrobats, and comedians. Nightly performances begin at 7:45 with hot roast beef supper served by Matthew's Delicatessen and Caterer.
The Grand Florence Gear presents Marie Cahill in Marrying Mary with Miss Gear drawing strong applause for the mirror searchlight routine The Empire features Miss Bunting in The Burglar's Daughter and a lively lineup including Miss Dunsting and Nellie as part of a varied bill. audiences praised Miss Gear and a lively minstrel turn by Wade A strong slate at the Royal promises continued interest with Carrlers Ents and a new lineup including Johnnie Guise and the Shrewsbury Sisters
The Royal presented four rapid performances at the small theater as Manager Moore battled a busy roof and a sea of cheering audiences. The vocal act opened the show, followed by a familiar sketch and a bouquet to the orchestra as applause surged for each performer including Marie Snowden, a young dancer.
Seldam ies a play preaent one Stern gad atriktve type with Wings or the Cabbage Patch. The Grand Tuesday and Wednesday vigils feature this production, aiming to recall with equial shag Wess or pleasamable mental nofinition. Shobley & Co. crafted the cast carefully to fit roles, and the show has enjoyed a long run in Amerjen.
Washington D C January 4 The high court dismissed the case of Oscar Reid one of the Negro soldiers discharged by the president over the Browns ville riot The amount involved was not sufficient to bring the case to the Supreme Court
An important school board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 o clock in the Washer building. The committee in charge of the Half Memorial School will report on a contract and begin work on the new hall memorial school, subject to board approval.
The court did not convene today. A session is planned for tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock with the committee committee chair noted.
Multiple notices report the deaths of Mrs. G. Grahaus Watts at 102 Ninth Street after a brief illness. Mrs. Charlotte Eineke at her son’s residence. Mrs. Florence Whipple at 205 Camden Street from Brights disease. Father Rettergen, former Santa Rosa chaplain. and W. A. McHarry, sailor, at 404 West Houston. Also noted are Isabel Benitez at 218 Santa Rose and burial plans and funeral times in local cemeteries and churches.
W. H. McKay aged 61 died at 1:30 this morning at the city hospital after years in Aho city. He had lived in the city for six years and was known to local residents.
Judge Dwyar denied a defense motion in the Thy vonth district court for Arthur Grostaehmigen who is accused of shooting and wounding his wife sister Miss Martha Real. The case, linked to an August incident in woods near the city, may proceed to trial for assault to murder this week while prior indictments for assault with intent to murder remain. Alexander Wiley was sentenced to two years for each of charges of burglary and theft, to run consecutively. Antonio Jess Lopez, alias Jesus Lopez, pleaded guilty to horse theft and received a two year penitentiary term.
An advertisement touts two methods with Blackburn’s non secret medicine claiming to strengthen bowel nerves and muscles, banish headaches and mood issues, and provide tonic effects. It lists ingredients like cascara and sulfur and warns against imitations. It promotes Mackburn’s Cason Royal-Silia and Rexér Drug Co distributions.
The Iron safe of the west circus train between San Antonio and Fort Worth was blown open with dynamite Saturday night. About 10,900 dollars was stolen, with 9 values of currency and 3006 in paper. One suspect arrested in Fort Worth. detectives pursuing leads as show splits into two sections.
Washington reports the United States denied the government's petition for a writ of certiorari in the case involving Standard Oil for $29,000,000. The ruling disposes of the appeal, ending the dispute.
A large crowd of women visited Wosher Brothers this morning to view a display of lingerie ranging from plain to heavily trimmed garments. The collection featured embroidery, hand-made fabrics, and sheer materials, appealing to various tastes and budgets. The court docket for tomorrow morning at 9:20 includes a call in the thirty seventh district court.
D Sullivan and company sue Mrs Lucia A Pant in the Fifty seventh district court to set aside a judgment and seek a restraining injunction against execution. They claim errors including lands in the judgment from a prior suit where Mrs Fant won $65,000. The Supreme Court sustained the lower court judgment, and the current suit seeks to overturn that outcome.
A city hall meeting between Mayor Callaghan and General Supply and Conetiuc- Hom executives will decide whether Houston Street paving proceeds east from Main Avenue or west from Nadog daches street. Officials insist materials for a new bridge arrive before tearing up traffic, aiming to avoid long business disruption.
Market notes show mixed declines and modest gains across key indexes as traders weigh earnings, inflation signals, and supply concerns. Analysts caution volatility ahead of policy updates while investors seek stability and selective sectors for potential buoyancy.
Special to The Light from Fort Worth Texas notes prices in the cash grain and hog markets. Wheat No 2 and No 2 red are steady with tops near 95.08 for hogs and calves, cow prices higher, and oats and corn quoted with mixed bids. The report reflects a cautious market with modest gains and varied commodity quotes.
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