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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1906

Page

5

San Antonio agrees with wild animals in vaudeville act

In a defense of trained wild animal acts, J Tunis Osbourn argues the work and expense are vast, noting San Antonio will host Captain Richard Ricards with five lions, pumas, jaguars in a Majestic Theatre show. He details safety prep, transport costs, and financial stakes for the Interstate Amusement company as the act tours Texas.

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The Madcap Princess at Grand Opera House

Caplan Ricard performs daring stunts in a graceful center stage pose. Sophie Brandt stars as The Madcap Princess with George O Donnell and an able company delivering a lively musical entertainment at the Grand Opera House with matinee and evening shows today.

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Three Negro Women Fight in West Houston Street Area

Detectives nabbed Delaney King Nora Brown and Annie Blocker after a brawl between Black women near the Ban Petro Creek bridge on West Houston Street. A rumor or disguise party at Turner Hall is mentioned in transit.

Ban Petro Creek Houston Street Charles van Riper Waroon Delaney King Nora Brown Annie Blocker

Monument to Sister of Charity Erected in San Antonio

The article recounts Lilly Williams the minstrel in San Antonio and a notable tribute to a Sister of Charity who cared for plague victims during the 1877 Memphis outbreak. After the sister died, a marble Lombatone to mark her grave was funded by an appeal led by Williams. A benefit performance at the Grand Opera House in honor of Williams is planned with tickets available at local shops.

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Settlers Gathering for San Antonio Texas Homeseekers Meet

The Northern Settlers Association plans a January to April campaign to woo northern farmers to Texas. Invitations will be delivered to about 18,000 farmers via Southern Pacific agents, urging attendance at the second convention in San Antonio on April 12. Officials from major rail lines back the effort, promising low homeseeker rates and opportunities for citizens, with a Galveston convention previously drawing up to 12,000 attendees and governors speaking.

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Northern farmers urged to travel for Texas convention

A march of 18 000 northern farmers is planned with railroads mobilizing agents to recruit attendees for a Texas convention. Texas road executives and local chambers prepare mass mailings and visits to recruit farmers, with San Antonio hosting the meeting next Tuesday. Prominent speakers and governors are expected, as Texas and northern farm communities seek large attendance.

Charcoal Lozenges Claim Health and Beauty Benefits

A physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, effective charcoal remedy improving digestion, complexion, breath, and blood purity. The ad cites charcoal absorbing impurities, disinfecting the mouth, and aiding liver health. Priced at twenty five cents per box, with claims of superior charcoal content.

Stuart

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