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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
8
The passage extols a dainty habit to keep bowel health clean, urging consistent gentle effort rather than rare applications. It compares routine to maintaining trim habits and stresses long term payoffs from steady practice.
New York January reports Matthew P Halpin manager of the American team for London 1948 appeared before a committee of the Amateur Athletic Union to substantiate charges against Ray Ewry. Halpin accused Ewry of unsanctioned meetings while Ewry admitted performing at exhibitions without proper authorization. Committee reserved decision on the charges.
Four foremen of the San Antonio street cleaning department were laid off in a general shakeup. Street Commissioner Russi denied broader changes and said those laid off would be reinstated in ten days. Drivers were briefed on new garbage collection rules and hours shift to 1 pm rounds.
In New Orleans a labor council meeting adopted resolutions condemning U S personnel deployment to Goldfield. The protest targets President Roosevelt and denounces federal orders as unjust interference. The event reflects strong local labor opposition to federal action.
Burial permits record multiple infant and child deaths with names and addresses. Thomas Longarla aged 4, Mildred Mand Setfat aged 4 months, Carolina Lane aged 9, and oe H Condit aged 32 are noted with dates in January. Miscellaneous notes mention British radio and a river description.
Special to the Light reports that no action was taken by the supreme court on the Waters-Pierce Oil Co case seeking a writ of error in receivership appeal from the Court of Civil Appeals. The court is likely to act next Wednesday.
In New York two threats were made by rent strikers who warned landlords authorities would suffer arson if evictions proceeded. Messages signed THE RED FLAG were posted at a Madison street tenement amid widespread dispossession actions, delaying court hearings and prompting officials to suspend further hearings until Thursday.
John I. Brown former president of Western Guyana Investment Co files for bankruptcy listing $411,682 in debts and $0 in assets. Western Gas and Investment Co once in receivership with assets now controlled. Brown’s liability includes a $30,000 promissory note endorsed for Western Gas in favor of American Reserve Bank, now with Western Trust and Savings Bank as receiver.
A distressed worker explains mass layoff stress and the link to stomach problems. He attributes job loss to mental strain, worry, and indisposition, then endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure and urges readers to obtain a free sample by mail.
An advertisement touts a male vitality treatment claiming to fortify sexual nerves and masculinity, offered by a wealthy New York practitioner famed across the east. It warns of nervous wrecks and lists a home recipe involving sassafras and other extracts, urging readers to mix, bottle, and take doses nightly.
Funeral services and burials reported for Gower Lon-Rorlo at San Fernando Cathedral and cemetery. Jacob Amrelln, manager of the 200 at San Pedro park, to be buried at St Marys cemetery. infant Gregoria Molino buried after services at San Fernando cathedral. Mrs Grace H Condit, prominent Burges-Hinmeein actor, dies and is interred in a New York bound vault. additional notices for Mrs Mitchell and others, with services at First Presbyterian and local churches.
New York reports the death of Bishop George Worthington of Nebraska in Mentone France. He led Episcopal European churches and served Nebraska with heart trouble limiting his years of work. Worthington was born October 11, 1840 in Lenox Missouri. Other items note unrelated notices and a Nativity plus local captions.
Federal court sessions paused after one case and adjourned until tomorrow as the grand jury reviews a backlog of cases. No indictments reported yet, with officials saying the jury is prioritizing the more important matters before the term closes.
Special to Tis Light from Austin Texas reports the railroad commission revived the debate on proposed passenger fare cuts. Celina submits a petition with 70 names in favor while Brownwood Wolfe City and Beaumont letters oppose any reduction, with other cities sending opposition as well.
Special to The Might. Agetin Texas Jab. The state penitentiary board met today. December report shows 3512 convicts on hand December 1. New arrivals 210, pardons 30, escapes 3, deaths 6, discharges 0. Financials show $4300 on hand December 1, receipts $86,049, disbursements $81,483, January 1 $19,120.
H L Burnet Co., East Commerce Street, among the state’s largest box factories, operates a major plant with 30 to 50 workers. RL Burnet, president, notes 30 years in the trade and a client list spanning Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. The firm also sells wrapping paper, twine and related packaging goods.
Captain W J Pryor, a long time San Antonio resident and Southern Pacific railway agent in Luling, retires after thirty years with the company. He began January 7, 1877, serving at Luling and Ban Alfonso before a long period back in Luling. Despite pension, he remains active and will spend his remaining days in San Antonio as his family resides there. The community honored him with a token of appreciation at the station.
To Mr and Mrs Max Herberich 204 South Bania Rosa aventa a boy To Mr and Mrs Calvin Sinner The Camp Street a boy To Mr and Mrs M J Farret 28L Pareous Street two hours To Mr and Mrs Gineburg 15 Adams Street a girl
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