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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

5

Man Bitten by Rabid Dog Fights For Life

James Copeland of Household Furniture Company at 18 South Flores Street lies seriously ill nine days after a dog attack. Held by two men and treated with stimulants, he may be sent to the Por Tour Institute in Austin for hydrophobia symptoms.

James Copeland Household Furniture Company South Flores Street Copeland R. L. Withers Partour Institute Austin Copelat

Fate Nears the Jury in Sensational Bank Robbery Case

Inside the fifty seventh district court Schwarts faces jury argumentsthis afternoon as he stands accused of a major safe robbery at the Alm bar on Alamo plaza. Prosecution and defense contend over contested hours and the trust of witnesses in a trial that has faced repeated delays.

Schwarts

Bodies of 28 ire segivered mine disaster update

Rescue crews labored at the Lick Branch coal mine after yesterday's explosion in Bluefields West Virginia. By 9 pm 26 bodies had been recovered and officials still feared 44 to 100 may be killed. The company ordered more baskets and ropes for surface recovery.

Bluefields W. Va Lick Branch Goul

Quake Alarm Grips Milan Cathedal Square

An 12-An earthquake震 was felt in Milan this morning sending residents rushing from homes to Cathedral square. The quake caused alarm but no repetition occurred and power was quickly restored with no damage reported.

Milan Italy Cathedral Square

Testimonial Drive for Mrs Haley in San Antonio

Community movement to replace Mrs Sadie Haley home via public subscription gains support from Mrs Helle Digarde and Rev W W Wharton Dr Frank Paschal and others back the cause insurance on the house not enough to cover losses funds sought to aid Haley who has long aided distressed residents in the city a tangible tribute to her unselfish service

Sadie Haley Associated Charities Helle Digarde San Antonio Miett Wu W. W. Wharton First Christian Church Frank Paschal Haley

Testard Strittmatter Appeal Submitted in Tex Supreme Court

Special to The Lint reports that Seth Testard and Will Strittmatter from Hexar county had their contempt sentence reviewed by the Texas Supreme Court. The pair were jailed for contempt after allegedly violating an injunction against ticket scalping.

Astin Tex Seth Testary Will Strittmatter Hexar County Jau Distriet Sen Fenging Supreme Court Tigketecalping

Texas House Opposes Submission In Legislature

Austin Texas January 57 House members declare they are instructed against submission offsetting the constitutional committee strength. Senators also say they are instructed against submission though many members may be persuaded to change stance.

Texas Austin, Tex Jan. Ta House Constitutional Committee

Wheat Market Brief Note Readable Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and letters about wheat, May delivery, percentages, and plant listings. No clear events, entities, or locations are readable to form a proper news item.

Market Report From Rural Auction Notes

Fragmented text from a 货age shows cattle and hog auction terms with prices per head and grade notes. Mentions locations Kroske City Missouri and Worth Texas, plus references to cows calves and fees. Overall unreadable but indicates bidding activity and price ranges for livestock.

Fork Worth Vox Jen

Gifts of Many Merchants Bring Aid to San Antonio Families

The Daily Light plans to deliver free groceries and essentials to 32 destitute San Antonio families this afternoon. Organized by Mrs. Sadie Haley of Associated Charities, with support from local grocers and wood yards, the relief drive aims to meet urgent needs of the ill, elderly, and impoverished households.

San Antonio Sadie Haley Associated Charities Haley Daily Light

Olive Grove No 157 honors Agnes Rulitech with diamond badge

At Olive Grove No 157 semi monthly meeting Woodtlyn Circle Mrs Agnes Rulitech received a finely engraved past guardian badge set with a diamond. The officer has served six terms. LEO Rebison notable for winning The List diamond ring contest years ago. Officers installed included Past guardian Agnes Nobitsch Guard Lovece adviser Catherine banker Florence Rubio Clerk Mary Taylor chaplain Ida Glasser et al.

Olive Grove No Woodtlyn Agnes Rulitech Tr Fe Lodge Rebitson Leo Order Guardian Agnes Nobitsch Guardice Lovece Catherine Banker Florence Rubio Mary Taylor Ida. Glasser Florence Capbayns Estat McGinnis Buchile Sentinel Mary Annie Aylmer Ftein May Cherry Gorth

Ministers Plan Pro Rally Across San Antonio Churches

Protestant ministers in San Antonio met at W M Partun offices to organize a Sunday morning prohibition rally in all churches. Leading speakers from across Texas include Senator Robert B Colfer Bishop Cone Johnson editor J F Unalinay editor Dr C Rakin and Rev G Wicheberger. The event aims to press for prohibition with a strong slate of state figures addressing attendees.

San Antonio W. M. Pariun Plang Robert B. Colfer Cinchley Cone Johnson Tyler Rakin Dilas Sterling P. Strong Texas GW Wicheberger Dallas

Fire destroys Mrs Sadie Watley home amid charity plans

A cottage owned by Mrs Sadie Watley burned while she assisted the Associated Charities. Neighbors and friends offered shelter as Watley and her workers rushed to aid the poor, confirming her dedication to relief work despite personal loss. The blaze overwhelmed the home, with insurance not covering full replacement costs.

Sadie Mia Haley Ifeld Peale Horta Bette Jay W. Adams Mr. Adams le Daring Wien Holie Dilgarde

Blood Fr Submission Special to The Light Austin

The report covers a first victory relay by Shelker Kennedy and outlines committee actions on a prohibition amendment. It lists committee members, officers, and staff with names like Kennedy, Magon, Childress, Standifer, and Bill Burke, detailing roles such as clerk, sergeant at arms, and reading clerk.

Austin Tex Sabatselon Shelker Kennedy Penta Chaiymen Aye Willy Magon Vamilan Childress Standifer Taretla Mungoo Croskett Mitchett Anderson Hnehanan Barratt Branal Craven Dalhy Pant Fléurngy Gaines Law Porter Robertson Bent Terrell Box

Unclear Weather Report From Maj Buell On Cold Wave

A garbled 19th century weather note quotes Maj Buell discussing a broken forecast and a developing cold wave in the extreme north. It notes a brief end to cold weather, with expectations of rising temperatures and rain as moisture returns.

Maj Buell Paulie San Jason

Fire Rages Through Muskogee Engulfing Key Buildings

Historic Muskogee blaze sweeps Broadway to Akningee destroying German and Carolin structures. Water supply tight, flames threaten more blocks as property losses mount. damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

Glu Muskogee Broadway Akningee

Towerman Freezes to Death on Duty

Special to The Lene Houston Pes dan W Jon Watson keeper of the Santa Fe watch tower in this city was found dead yesterday in the Lower. It is believed he died during Monday night’s watch. His watch and 36h were found in his pockets.

Houston Pes Dan Jon Watson Keaper Santa Fe Wateh

Local Weather Forecast From Early 1909

Weather notes show rainfall and temperatures across towns including Lunbeht Vanier and Merreeseeree with highs around 24 to 40 degrees. The fragment mentions winds and general temperature ranges for several days though specifics are garbled.

Vanier Apos

Trial in Woods case nears conclusion this afternoon

Testimony in the Woods National Bank fraud trial winds toward closing. Defense recalls receivers and witnesses while government argues, presenting letters from A M Waugh and financial records tied to Vineyard Walker Co and International Coal. The case hinges on stock certificates and alleged withdrawals as evidence, with cross examination clarifying handwriting and deposit entries.

Cout Morris W. W. Collier Mr. Morris Vineyard W. T. Eldridge M. West A. Black & Co Woods National Biu John Corlass Guat Chas Mayer Bia Tray Woods A. M. Waugh Vineyard, Walker & Co O W. BP Witeh Basex Finewardy Waikey & Co Agai ii International Coat Co Byay Ag Cole Lateral Willgue A.N. Morris Wands Bank Call B. Flowers FE. E. Pinners Davala Cosity Wis W. F. Woods Houston H. N. Morris Morria Weeda Bank A. M. Weugh Werris Marahati Yale Micks J. D. Guinn Waugh Mr. Autrey Crom Waugh Lee Fey Bugle Lake Tex National Bank of Commerce St. Louis Thauk Stevens Enottes Uly A.M. Waugh San Antonio Ian W. N. Morris Acer Ter Woods National Sink San Antonis Tes International Coal Atmnes Company Baghe Dass Marshal Mieke Lintston W. Woods Fay Sun Abe Woods Marshal Vale Hicks Attorney West Tol West Orney

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