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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

4

Effect of White Plague On Business Interests

The article notes the global awakening to the economic impact of consumption disease and cites efforts by manufacturers to improve workplace sanitation and educate workers. It warns that a simple cold can precede a serious illness, and promotes a home remedy including Virgin Oil of Pine compound with glycerine and whiskey as a supposed cure, urging careful sourcing and warning against inferior pine products.

Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio

Castaways Rescued After Eight Months Adrift

Viotario B C January 20 the Hinemoa arrived from Australia with news of the Dun Donald castaways who spent eight months at Disappointment island 200 miles south of New Zealand. Dundonald with 28 crew smashed on rocks March 7. 12 lost, 15 survived found by Anelland island, reached by a makeshift boat after long endurance. They subsisted on mollyhawks and seals, built fires, dug shelters, and improvised tools from shipwreck bits. They tried to reach a government depot at Auckland island and, after arduous searches, located one depot in October. Signals were spotted by Hinemoa two months later and the crew was rescued at Auckland.

Viotario B.C Hinemoa Australia Burkentine Dundonald New Zealand Tas Dundonald Anelland Island Auckland Jay al Sentem Disappointment Island

Haytian Pera Bouffe War Ends Near Canarves

Port au Prince reports government forces crushed resistance in St Marie as revolutionists faltered. Troops advance toward Canarves, which is now encircled. Government deems the revolution practically finished.

Port Au Prince St. Marie Canarves

Japan club blocks government budget in major opposition

Tokla January 20. At the Daido club today 60 lower house Premblers issued two manifestos opposing the financial policy of the government. The move unites the Djidos with the progressive party and could defeat the budget. Marquis Katura leads the Djidos though not claiming the top post, while Marquis Kateuta and Prime Minister Marquis Ggionji were thought to have reached an agreement.

Tokla Jan Daido Club Premblers Che Det Marquis Katura Djidos Duidos Progressive Party Kateuta Marquis Ggionji

Hungry for Work Parade in New Britain

Over 1000 unemployed Workmen paraded through New Britain Connecticut led by a banner reading Parade Hungry for Work. Leaders explained hungry meant eager for work not starving. diverse groups including Poles Gernites Lithuanians French and Italians joined. Also notices of an auction at Emporium Millinery Co and Julius Espey Sr who died January 19 1908 at age 75 with funeral arrangements in New Britain.

New Britain Conn Jujine Espey San Antonio Julius Espey Nolan Street I Nesday City Cemetery No

War Is Declared Shouted by San Antonio Newsboys

Newsboys in San Antonio shouted War is declared between the United States and Japan while selling a weekly paper. Police intervened after hours of public street cries. they were warned and released. Classified bicycle advert missing buyer appeal notes.

Tan United States Japan Borg Aeterol San Antonio Hat Bicycle Ee Shivago

Death on Warship Not Stop Boxing

New York January 20 The death of Apprentice H J Hartmett of the United States Cumberland as the result of boxing injuries has raised the boxing in the navy debate. Opponents argue against the sport. naval officers cite its overall benefit. Apprentice Manning who fought Hartmett on the Cumberland will be court martialed but likely no action will halt boxing in the service. The note ends with thanks from the family of John Wilkens for condolences and aid after his death.

New York H. J. Hartmett United States Studier Cumberland Sein Eport Ag Cport Navy Manning Ilarinett Wni Husb John Wilkens O. Hartmann St. John's Lutheran Congregation Hermann Sons and Kraukenkassen Verein Family

Dollar Man Catches Many People Napping In Town Visit

The Dollar Man recounts a Sunday tour using The Sun day Light, visiting homes on West Commerce and West Macon streets and 424 Zavala. He buys copies for $1, notes refusals, doll parties, and readers reacting with curiosity and suspicion as he hunts for subscribers.

Dollar Man Vlad Mye West Commerce Street Yavala Nic Peters Afr. Peters Finny Inclination

Lone Stat Drug Store Lone Stat Drug Store item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Ten and a character speaking in a dated style. No clear event, date, or proper nouns beyond sales branding. Summary constrained to available readable facts.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Lone Stat Drug Store

Firemen and road officials to meet in city events

A routine January meeting in the city brings together officers and delegates of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and several railroad officials from major lines. Prominent attendees include New York officials and Southern Pacific leaders as part of a broader, district overview and secret sessions planned for January 30 and 31.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Shea New York Kelly Carthy McNamee the Firemen's Magazine J. J. Hanrahan California Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

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