January 6 Historic Events Across Centuries
A fragmented timeline notes Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1540, Benedict’s opening of church gates in 1726, Morristown winter quarters in the American War, 1814 peace talk offer, painter Francis Coppee listed in 1842, first telegram in 1844, eight-hour workday law in 1868, James Fiske Jr death in 1872, Grover Cleveland resignation in 1884, Russia Japan severing relations in 1905, and death of George Dixon in 1908.
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Henry Viil
Anne
John Duke of Cleves
Benedict
Morristown
United States
Francis Coppee
Borg
James Fiske, Jr
Edward Blakes
Grover, Cleveland
Ezovernor
New York
Russia
Japan
George Dixon
Divorce as Symptom of Social Change in Debated View
A reflective discussion argues divorce is a symptom rather than a cause of social evolution, noting most divorces are by wives and that changing women’s status may reduce divorce as conditions adjust. It cautions against enforcing marriages by force and predicts social improvement will temper divorce without moral panic.
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Tan
Rah-Rah Clothes Show Wins In Style For Men
A fashion note extols a new tuxedo designed for the rah-rah crowd. The coat features semianilitry material with wide lapels lined to the edge, velvet collars and cuffs, and velvet detailing along the trousers. The piece is touted as dramatic and defining masculine dress.
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Lumnon
Cholly
The Broadway Vigil: Night Cop Fights Masked Woman
New York police guard a late night Broadway beat as Officer Gilber L Heureux confronts a masked woman wearing a big hat and veil. A struggle follows when the woman strikes, highlighting fears of femme bandits stalking late homebound men.
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New York
Porce
Gome
Ts. Henteux
Broadway
Gilber L
la Heureux
San Antonio 21 Years Ago Highlights Local Events
From The Light dated January 6 1888 a San Antonio recall notes the Rifles to eject officers next Tuesday. Alderman Smye remains ill. An escaped convict captured by Officer James Van Riper. Justice Merritt Barnes birthdays. Burglars loot Ed Kotula on Military Plaza. Violet blooms and brain fever at Eugene Carolan. Van Dyke club reports good child care. W H Reilly named stock selling superintendent for San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway.
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San Antonio
Ed. Kotula
Military Plaza
Eugene Carolan
van Dyke Club
W. H Reilly
Aransas Fass Railway Company
Moore Estate Valued at 3 Million Plus in Texas Inventory
An inventory filed with the county clerk shows G Bedell Moore's estate at 4 062 510 with property across San Antonio Orange and Hidalgo counties plus Laredo and Maverick regions. Executors are Mrs Elizabeth Madre and T Hamilton Savage. Appraisers B M Hammond and Leon N Walthall assessed holdings including real estate ranch stock improvements and cash.
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G. Bedell Moore
Hilizabeth
Madre
T. Hamilton Savage
B. M. Hammond
Leon N. Walthall
San Antonio
Orange County Real Estate
Jefferson County
Laredo
Val Verde
Maverick
Kinney County
Hidalgo County
Handy and Aloes
Fire devastates Galveston mill and theater area
A Galveston blaze costing about $30,000 to $80,000 destroyed two top floors of J Levy and Co. stock, damaged by water on the tower floor. The fire threatened the theater district including the Bon Marche. A police clash with a suspect in disguise led to a fatal blow during a tense arrest near midnight.
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Galveston
Tex
Jan
Dansage
J. Levy and Bro
Bon Marche
Mistrer & Bro
Theatorum
Crystal Theater
How She Got Rid of Her Fat
A vintage style dieter notice promising fat reduction with a no cost trial. It cites Rango Utah and Detroit suppliers, claiming a pound per day loss and free trial mail order. The text mentions multiple sellers and locations including San Antonio Houston Street and Alamo Street while touting affordable pricing and easy availability.
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All Drugs
Matt Pragard
the Range Co
Rengo
Detroit
Mich
de San Antonio
A.M. Bishor
Cor
Houston St
Ave
DWLC
A. Dots
N. Alamo St
W. Tallaforro
Installation of officers at Commercial Camp No 41
At the regular meeting of Commercial camp No 41 Wootmen of the World the installation of officers occurred with a lengthy program. Officers installed included Council commander Joseph J. Sney, Clerk J O Bell, banker Cat Stevens, Dr A C McDaniel, advisory lieutenant J Duellson try, T R Cahoun, escort J A Long. The event featured an address by Mdge Sweeney and musical numbers performed by Babcock, Cody, Taylor, and Howland. Dancing followed with The Artet's orchestra, ending with an elaborate supper for about 400 members and guests.
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T. Z. Cunningham
Mdge Sweeney
Onder
Attendatte
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The
Associated Press
SAN Antonio Light Publishing Co
Ins
A. G. Munro
Shirley W. Johns Mann
Mai
San Antonio ‘Anas
Sednacins
Heckwill
Net Voss
Tae Bopaing
An Af Até Han
Elihu Root
Theodore B. Burton
Senate
Lody
Polot
Washington
Cox
Ofia
Bester
Gillespiere
Lake St
Ghicago
Bexar Drug 0
the Light
Answor
Whatordat
Nusa
Metroopaitaniser
J. H. McNeil
East Lake City
Utah
Ballard Snow Liniment Go. BT
Louis, MO
Bexar Drugco
Moore
L'Heureux
DMNO
Louis Karvateh
Rango
Wegle House
Tut
M. Maructigen
Ozear Puppe' Prehastra
F.groc $& CO
Navarro
State Bank & Trust CO
Houston Street
Texas
T. McCampbell
J. H. Usite
Alamo National Bank
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
SAN Antono Commission
Denver
Latonia
BREEN @ COMPANY
YALE
DR. J. JH. Terrill
Vieizn
R. L. Burnett CO
Hansen Bros
Austin Stroge
Holland
the Tea Man
W. Gom
St. Bath
Menger
San Antonio, Tex
Alamo
William C. Bruce
Hotel Losoya
E. Haueten
Mnc
Ely Right
Torrey & Company
Agente Germania Fira Ins. Co
Navarro & Crockett Ate
Sciuugri
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