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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
6
Eight Gary police, after a night of terror at a cottage near Tolliston, conclude it is haunted by a genuine ghost. Sounds of raps and movement persisted through the night as a vacant home since two months ago became occupied, and the tenants reported nightly disturbances.
An advertisement promotes Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine cough remedy mixed with glycerine and whisky alleged to cure any cough and cold in 24 hours. It instructs taking a teaspoon every four hours and asks readers to ask their druggist for the genuine product prepared by Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati Ohio.
Edward Vidal age 48 died January 17 from war wounds near Hays and St Charles Interment in factory No 1 Guadalme Neite aged 3 months died January 17 Interment Santa Nana cemetery Fania Valdez age 57 died January 7 lung disease Interment cemetery No 1 Antonia Martinez age unknown died January 10 heart condition San Fernando Cemetery Photographs of depth tone and quality at Raba's 202 Alama Plaza
Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports the Commercial Secretaries have opened their new headquarters and launched daily broadcasts of both house and senate proceedings to commercial clubs statewide. A feature plan provides copies of every bill related to commercial interests to all members, enabling citizens to track measures as they are debated. The new program aims to inform the public early so endorsements or protests can reach committees before final action. Also printed and distributed are bills, including a deposit guarantee proposal by Tom B. Teave and Wort S. Ray, and an irrigation regulation measure by Cha ney providing state supervision of canal operators.
Right Reverend Barnard J. McQuaid, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Rochester, died early today, aged 58 years.
An old advertisement extols Hyome inhaler as a cure for catarrh and respiratory ailments. It claims instant relief within minutes, a complete outfit for $1.00, and refills at 56 cents, with the product advertised as produced from eucalyptus air and sold nationwide.
In front of about four thousand attendees a monument to Ludwig Mahnke, San Antonio pioneer, was unveiled in Brackenridge Park. A bust by Pompeo Couppini sits on an granite pedestal. Miss Elsie Becker unveiled it as Dr. Kirkpatrick praised Mahnke’s quiet citizenship and love of nature.
Five legislators spoke from church pulpits as rallies in San Antonio urged the Thirty-first Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition in the July 25 1903 primary. Speakers from clergy and anti prohibition groups described liberty limits and church involvement in politics.
Roy Horn and Mrs Witlkm Bloeker announce the birth of a daughter on January 1 at 623 South Taxis street. Roy Horn and Mr and Mrs Laster Arend welcome a child born January 18 at 027 Wyoming street. A girl was born January 8 to Mr and Mrs XK Carya at 312 San Fernando street.
The San Antonio police court saw a busy morning as Judge Buckley dismissed no cases for the first time since Governor Campbell put a lid on disorder. Many charged with drunkenness faced fines around eight dollars, while vagrancy cases and women in the docket reflected a hard but orderly night stretch.
A dog count of a white jennek with black spots and an old black jack is taken up and in the city pound at Trinity and Ruiz streets. The notice states it will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at 11 oclock a m on January 19 1909 unless redeemed. Marshal Charles Van Ripier signs the notice with city official Free Frims attesting.
A mixed railroad timetable lists trains by number and route from the north east and west, including Nos 3 7 9 1 4 2 for Léon, Loucat, Laredo, Houston, Kerrville, Corpus Christi, and El Paso. It notes Sunday exceptions and various destinations such as Cuero Victoria Kerrville and Forth. The fragment indicates schedules with arrival and departure times like 1:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
Salt Lake City Utah January arrest of Charles Slade superintendent of delivery at the local post office on charges of embezzling money from letters. Slade, long employed in city delivery, comes from a prominent social family. Wife cites illness and overwork as causes for his alleged act.
A guest named Hind Im was found dead in an armchair in the Lacreda hotel office. Cause traced to heart failure. Willittny H. Mae, a pallet dealer, reported the grisly scene at 8 o clock Sunday morning. Mr. MacKay, arriving from Saryam Ga., says the deceased’s wife left January 4 after a fall on Bowie street. A $25,000 claim against the deceased’s estate exists. A sole known relative is a Mrs. TP. Wickenberg of Sayal. The body awaits directions from J.T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers Oscar Puppe's orchestra at 874 Naw.
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