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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

6

Murder charges in Napoleon death case against two colored suspects

Two African American individuals, Charlee Jackson and Williams, were remanded to jail by Justice Ben Fisk on murder charges related to the mysterious death of Louis Napoleon. City Detective Frank Newnam filed the charges after Napoleon’s body was found in his home with a 22 caliber rifle nearby. Preliminary trial waived.

Louis Napoleon Oldneers Charlee Jackson Wiliams Ben Fisk Frank Newnam Napoleon Ren Jndie Fisk Aritay Ohiabor Jackson Wilitens Betheen Yong Innney

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea A Relief Remedy

An old time remedy advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to ease distress after meals and bowel discomfort. The text claims relief from pain and digestion issues with tea or tablets, implying wide availability and popularity of the product.

Hollister

Club Plans Series of Entertainments by International Era

The International Era club will form an entertainment committee at 5 PM tomorrow with 34 members. Subcommittees were named at a recent meeting including Dr Ma Jones Duggan George Leroy Brown Roy W Hearne Russell Norton and FP Howard who will appoint more members for future plans. Tomorrow at 8 PM Prof A Mackinson of San Antonio High School will lecture on Esperanza, opening a series on scientific topics.

Onda Tomormawa Ma Jone Duggan George Leroy Brown Roy W. Hearne Russell Norton Howard At & A'Elack A. Mackinson San Antonio High School

Simple remedy for grippe coughs from Foley’s Honey and Tar

An overnight cure claim for grippe related coughs using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad asserts quick relief, healing of sore inflamed lungs, and prevention of dangerous progression, distributed by Bexar Drug Co.

L& Grippe Foley

France No Haven for U S Criminals Now

Paris January The new Franco American treaty of extradition has been aligned to this city by Ambassador White for the United States and Portalga Minister Pinchon for France. This treaty is practically identical with the one noted in 1892.

Paris White United States Poralga Pinchon France

Ohio firm offers bounty for catarrh cure in Toledo claim

In 1836 a Toledo partner of WP J Cho Hey & Co pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Anis Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement notes the firm’s advance toward curing catarrh and promotes products claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces.

State of Ohio Toledo Leas County Frank J. Cheney Vale WP. J. Chohey & Co Ding Dukteas Toledo Stites Anid Chendy

Steel Trust Immunity Debate Reaches Senate Inquiry

President and officials faced Senate questions over actions against the United States Steel Company after its Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption. Attorney General ordered not to answer, asserting the Senate lacks authority to demand explanations from executive officials. The dispute centers on anti trust enforcement and presidential direction.

Washington Senate Congress United States Bonaparte United States Steel Company Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Gary and C. Frick Steel Corporation Dant’ Roost Velt Culberson Tls Tennessee Concern

Building Permits For Various Dwellings And Additions

A list of building permits issued for numerous structures across San Antonio, El Paso, and nearby streets. Applicants include David Cuoller, Angela Zachecei, Nannie Waits, M Munoz, John A Houghton, and many others. permits cover one to ten room dwellings, stores, and additions with costs ranging from 25 to 16000 dollars. The notices reference streets such as East Commerce, North Leona, Matamoras, and Diaz avenues, along with several boulevards and alleys, indicating a period of rapid residential and commercial development.

David Cuoller San Antonio Gan Angela Zachecei Am South el Paso Rin Nannie Waits Chieaza Boulevard M. Munoz Dunnalley John A. Houghton East Cowmoree Street Dr 1 Venable Myrtle Street Paunn Yeagley Matamoras Street Mra. B. Vinodge Montana Street Mary R. Mullyn North Comal Street Leona Street N.A. Dawson San Pedro Place J.T. Walton Dawson Street Leander Randall Crosby Street A.J. Barden Avenue J Mary Tielditg Diaz Avenue

Births Reported In City Families

Gil Wittsbach at 1716 East Commerce Street born in January to Mr and Mrs Levi Wittsbach. Iris Johnkom at 10 Nabory Avenue born January 5 to Mr and Mrs W R Johnkom. Girl born January 5 to Mr and Mrs R Charvin of 403 South Ores Street. Child born January 4 to Mr and Mrs Jos Detling at 308 Garden Street.

Gil Levi Wittsbach East Commerce Street We R. Johnkom Naborry Avenue R. Charvin South Ores Street Jos Ganiden Treet

Beware of the Backache Urging Kidney Health Advice

An ad urges readers to seek prompt medical care for kidney disorders and offers a home remedy mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Array Sarsaparilla. It promotes kidney cleaning to relieve backache and rheumatism, claiming benefits after meals and at bedtime.

Bright Soud Nasyre

Patrick confession rumor denied by inmate in Sing Sing

New York dispatch reports rumors that Chaves P. Jane, once valet to William Marsh River, might retract a 1900 confession linked to Patrick, who is jailed for life in Sing Sing. Patrick denies value of any confession and says relatives in town push for release via habeas corpus.

New York Tanoers Chaves P. Jane Wmn Marsh Rive Albert T. Pateek Shum Sing Vexag Patrick Putilels Sing Sing Patrek Joes Jobn Minh Joner

Night of Lodge and Labor Meetings Listed

A scrambled list shows various lodges fraternal orders and labor groups scheduling meetings tonight at multiple halls in Natchez San Antonio and surrounding areas including Masonic halls Odd Fellows halls and labor union venues with times and venue hints mixed among party names and affiliations. The fragment mentions Friedrich Ludwig Jahn lodge No 172 and several other bodies as well as labor councils and garden halls in a dense OCR style.

Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Hermann Sons San Antonio Odd Fellows Halle Hite Masoniec Club Masonic Temple Fed Servano Carales W. OO W Union Hall

Whiskey for Consumption Era Medical Guide

A historical medical note extols whiskey as a consumption remedy with a fixed formula. It recommends mixing whiskey with glycerine and a concentrated cork product sold by druggists, giving dosing instructions and cautions about home preparation and securing authentic strength.

Taxation Clash at San Antonio School Board Meeting

Mayor Callaghan and City Tax Collector Villeamain faced calls to show exactly what city taxes the school board or city imposes. The board discussed the Halif contract for a new commercial high school building at San Pedro and Main, valued at 17,000 plus 40,000 for construction, to be conveyed after payments, with a memorial school to be run under board supervision.

Callaghan San Antonio WHS Willewain Lipscomb Crug Carlos Ber Villamain Callaghat Axenger Mayo Calelaghan Villeiata Curlis Dee Negra Patelodemi Neytarions Grievanee Computier W. D. Williams John Winter Williams Schramm W. Bb. Williams W. L. Bringhurst Leonore Hummel M. M. Garel Ghe Spanier Garcia West Bed Lukin Teremin Schoow Carlos Nea Sam L. Harris

Hains Ordeals Nearing End On Witness Stand

In Flushing New York Thornton Hains faces the final stages of his testimony as prosecutors seek to break his story. District Attorney Darvin plans further questions while the defense prepares dramatic exhibits and hypothetical sanity questions for next week. Justice Crane says all evidence must be in by Saturday night with summations to follow over two days and a verdict likely by Wednesday.

Flushing N.Y Thormtan Hains Tor Catrin Thornton Halas Diamadical Hains Darvin Areddical

Fragmentary Lottery Ledger Entry In Local High School Lab

A damaged OCR fragment shows a financial entry with drawn 40 903 97 and a deficit of 24 408 97 related to wiring a chemical laboratory at the high school. Names mentioned include Kingay Co and individuals such as Ed W Tynan Sam Le Hails Nelson Lye and Captain Eagar Schranim.

Kingay & Co Culos Bey W. Tynan Sam le Hails Nelson Lye Eagar Schranim

Charcoal Lozenges Claim To Banish Bad Breath

An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a quick fix for foul breath caused by poor digestion or impure gases. It praises charcoal as a neutralizer and cites a French physician and a sample trial offer from Adamgs FL A ginarl Co. at 200 Stuart Building Marshall, Ich.

Start Nwala Stuart Mall Free Adamgs FL Aginarl Co Stuart Bldg Maraball, Ich

Texan in Police Fray Chases Spaniard Amid Stun Ride

New York dispatch reports a rapid police response as a Texas man from El Paso, Hilla, clashed with a driver after a near miss. Crowds cheered while officers hauled the unruly Spaniard to a station for disorderly conduct.

New York Endervoins Billy Seventh Avenue Hilla el Paso Tex Stort Nob Twa Voleemenh

Vagrant Charges Dominated City Police Court Session

A cold wave adds woe to the homeless as eight of a dozen prisoners face vagrancy charges before Judge Burkley. Others were charged with intoxication tied to drinking after a cold spell. A. Mumford, a Black defendant, argued in court about a prior case for lunacy while claiming his wife doubts his behavior.

Burkley A. Munford Garga Mumford Punty Court Paterson Ile Fehuwuit Carl Roschlang P. Melcher Jef San Francisco Anuel Melcher

Fire Rages Through Fort View Hotel Killing Guest

Winchester Kentucky January 7 the Fort View hotel burned completely early today. H T Bille of Cynthiana an employee of the United Tobacco Society is believed burned to death. James Dona Nne of Winchester jumped from a third story window and died. Miss Mallia Veal of Doxington also hurt by jumping. Several others injured. Fire loss around 50000 dollars with unknown origin.

Winchester Fort View H. T. Bille Cynthiana Unney Tobacco Society James Dona Nne Mallia Veal Doxingeton Pho Sngs Tuliing mMone

Groszogenmigen to Appeal Case in Thirty Seventh District Court

An appeal will be taken at once from the Thirty seventh district court finding in the case of Arthur Groszoehnigen who yesterday was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary An motion for a new trial was filed and will be amended today Contapeion Sariquez pleaded guilty to a charge in the same court and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary Also a Foley's Oring Laxative note appears in the text

Arthur Groszoehnigen M. Chambers Contapeion Sariquez

No Great Danger of Pestilence in New York

Dr. Wr He Park, head of New York department of Realities research bursteries, says there is no great danger of pestilence in Messifta despite social disruption. He notes cool weather and emphasizes disease would require flesh consumption. epidemic risk rose from crowded waste and food conditions rather than a biological threat.

New York Messifta Wr He Park Department of Reali Dre Park Wuisberg

HIN DIPQ Promises Kidney Cure Claims by A M Fischer

An advertisement from A M Fischer of 320 East Houston Street touts Hin Dipq as a remedy for kidney and nervous troubles including Wrights Disease Diabetes and dropsy. It offers six bottles for 3 50 with a guarantee and free evaluation if sent by mail with 50 cents upfront.

Wright A. M. Fischer Houston Street

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Med P. Briswell Tash Mev Sciatica Aram Cregg Pitts Clus OF Entertainments U.S Slaaron Rotary Pathe Neall STEEL R. Davila Karr Street Charles Derkers Eas Ban Fedro Creek Lucy Lockhard Denver Boulevard J. Walton Nebraska Street Walton Rosalio Galegoy Cassanova Street Juan Obregon Saltillo Street Ofis Alice Dickey North Flores Street S. Smalley Graam Meo Avenue John H. Balton Lacpe No A, O, U, W. Weaumen Hall Union Laborers Protective Union Tractus Council District Council of Carpenters Lacin Nor Trades Counci Antonio Hayseed Oh Ciety Beethoven Hall Wilson Buck's Hain’s Hint Harry Gall Groszoenmigen Exar Brug Co NCO Henry C. Rips Enat Gide Alamo Place Sapolio
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