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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
8
Passengers aboard the Welch steamer Afonwen describe a terrifying Messina quake night voyage. The ship lurched as tidal waves struck, lights failed, and a wall of water battered decks. Survivors saved crew and passengers as dawn revealed widespread destruction.
At a meeting of Albert Bidney Jolnaton Confederate Vetera ns Camp the decision was made that outdoor funerals and services will allow veterans to wear hats. Communications from Congressman Slayden and A J Aywielt were read. The group planned a library book drive and a Daughters of the Confederacy project. A genial gathering is set for Sunday January 18.
Yesterday Rally Day at Prospect HU Baptist Church drew a large crowd of church and Sunday school workers for the first Sunday of the year. Sunday school, led by S. H. Mount, reported 275 present, with talks by E. C. Routh W. W. Sloan and others and a solo by Ms. Ww Davenport. Evening BY PLA rally featured greetings by H.R. Base G N. Warat Auss Qive Aaron Mrs. I. T. Merriweather and J. A. Qook. A business session followed with free bowls and tickets offered for meals.
An old home remedy promises to ease kidney and bladder issues with a mix of vegetable extracts. The recipe includes Fluid Winnet Dagdelton, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sareaparilla, claiming rapid relief from back pain frequent urination and rheumatism after small doses, sold at low cost.
C Cowgill of Montezum Indiana purchases 70 acres on the Combes addition at a cost of 40 000. He plans sugar cane planting across the tract and began clearing land. The purchase follows agent Frank Caldwell’s Alaska trip and Mrs Caldwell’s lecture work and Texas Lower Rio Grande interests. Local planters prepare for sugar cane as exchange fears ease. The event coincides with social notices from San Benito and nearby communities.
A North Norfolk mining well rescue ends tragically as Charles Gaite dies saving his brother and a companion while others dig to reach the trapped boy. In a separate Norfolk report, Princess Mary of Wales visits Newtown for a foxhounds meet, greeted by locals, wealthy carriages, and cheering crowds.
Two men named David Shaw and H. Baker were arrested after a box of money belonging to I. H. Meier vanished from Eureka Hotel. They were jailed on affidavits charging theft of over 31. The money found on the suspects exceeded 3210 when searched at police headquarters. Persian rug trade and transport conditions were mentioned in an unrelated note.
The Honolulu audience grows daily for moving pictures across five to six theaters on the islands. The cosmopolitan crowds include Americans, Europeans, Japanese, Chinese, Hawaiians, and coast residents, with shows appealing to many nationalities. Hawaiian theaters depend on mainland film imports and license fees, while local talent like R. K. Boning earns notice for notable film work including volcanic scenes from Kilmaro.
A Paris society reports alleged Monte Carlo gambling exploits revealing secret apartments, perilous schemes, and heavy losses. Wives and managers are named in claims of coercion, insurance, and sanctioned danger amid a bid to keep the resort alive for years.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a dramatic re production tinted in flame color seen at night. The scene shows a figure protecting a fire pit with heat, while others prepare samples sent to the mainland for spin tests. A separate line mentions a person suffering rheumatism and a mating report from a distant location.
W F Miller of Bevar eOUnLy notes farmers in thin Soeliin west shift toward corn oats and wheat as cotton declines. Eastern Beexar county may increase cotton acreage while drought and boll weevil pressures push farmers to diversify. Cotton receipts at local compresses totaled 83 377 bales last year with 2 700 bales ginned in Beexar. Prices remain fair and many growers hold out for better bids. Early planting urged to curb weevil damage and protect market prospects. Local builders push toward recovery with active firms seeking opportunities.
A fragmented train timetable lists multiple lines and destinations including Houston Kerrville Corpus Christi El Paso Cuero Victoria and several towns. It notes departure times such as 7:05 am and 9:09 am and references north south east and coast routes with various through connections.
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