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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

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Strengthens the Nerves Pur Food Sleep and Health Benefit

Mr John A Tholens of Syracuse New York age 75 celebrates his 50th wedding anniversary and credits Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey as the great tonic stimulant. He says it strengthens his nerves aids digestion and brings restful sleep and he recommends it to others. He notes improved stomach trouble and heart function and recalls advising a winter sick friend to try the product. He adds a note on approaching 73 and his Civil War veteran status moments.

John A. Tholens Syracuse N. Y Duffy Mr. Tholens Tholens Dufy

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Health

An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal family medicine and doctor prescribed tonic for nervousness typhoid malaria stomach troubles throat and lung diseases. It warns buyers to insist on the genuine product with the Old Chemist trademark and sells in tall bottles only for $1.00. Rochester NY firm offers free medical booklet and advice.

Sraere Rochester

Defendant Declines to Testify and Court Upholds Ruling

The defendant refused to take the stand as denials were read by counsel. Mr. Cres Soh and the marshal copied Boynton’s words while Mr. Aubrey argued for error, asserting remote references to the failure to testify merited a new trial. Judge Cantlysians rejected the challenges, stating no error affected the verdict and the jury received ample evidence. The court planned to continue the matter at 2 o clock.

Boynton Cres Soh Aubrey Mr. Aubrey Awe Maxey Wald Check Tourses

Sperry Given Warm Welcome in France

In Ville Franche France on January 22 ships in the harbor including the Danish cruiser Heim and the British battleship Enchantress were decorated with flags for Rear Admiral Sperry’s arrival aboard the Connecticut. His salute was fired by batteries at the old chalet and by the Heimdal as the Minnesota Kansas and Vermont crews manned their ships and the band played the US national anthem.

Vermont Bani United States

Hoboes in Session With Millionaire in Chair

The first national convention of the unemployed convened in St Louis under James Dads Howe a millionaire sponsor. Delegates arrived by freight trains and at the Blind Paggue. The convention considers elimination of labor employment breads and in their lavehe establishment of hireais which will furnish work without charge. No such program has been arranged. Several noted men have been invited to speak.

St. Tous. Mo James Dads Howe Gelenttur

Salons Before Grand Jury and Prominent Officials

Washington Tan 22 Secretary of State Root Senator Knox and Assistant Attorney General Raviel testified before the federal grand jury investigating the Panama paper affair. Assistant United States Attorney McNamara presented libeling articles from the New York World and Indianapolis News from before and after the presidential election. Funeral of W Albrecht Anedal to The Light Gollnd Tex Jan 22 The funeral for William Albrecht, a leading local citizen, was held at Weser near here. He died in San Antonio Wednesday night aged 71.

Washington Tan Root Knox Pennsylvans Raviel Department of Justice Feder Grand Jury Cdty United States McNamara New York World Iniantapolis W. Albrecht Anedal Gollnd Tex William Albrecht San Antonin Weser Albrecht

Protest Against Anthap Legislation From San Francisco

Jan 22 San Francisco businessmen who visited Japan sent a strong protest against anti Japanese legislation to both houses. The letter is addressed to the president of the senate the speaker of the house and all members of both houses. The text notes the protest was delivered after their invitation to Japanese commercial exchanges.

San Francisco Cal San Francioso Japan Senate

Births Reported In City On January Twenty First

Birth notices announce a girl born January 21 to Mr and Mrs John Vaasa of 402 Milam Street. The rest lists local entertainment names and a tonic advertisement noting Grove’s Taste Less Chill Tonic.

John Vaasa Milam Street

Conservation urged as nation must act now for resources

Washington January 28 President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging 50 000 to fund the National Conservation Commission. He called for rapid development of waterways and stricter protection of national forests while proposing public land classification and home ownership, grazing regulation, and a Bureau of Mines to cut mine deaths and prevent resource waste. He labeled the inventory the first essential step toward intelligent national use of resources and warned many resources will be gone if action is delayed.

Washington Peerang Roosevelt Congress National Conservation Commission Bureau of Mines Rob

Two Battleships Approved by House for Navy

Washington January 22 by a vote of 108 to 18 the house sustained the eninoirites provision of the naval life calling for two battleships. The house overwhelmingly refused to strike out the provision for five tor pend bout dastroyoyg.

Washington

Slides Engulf Whole Villages in North Morocco

Terrible landslides and torrential rain last night batter the northern Morocca region near Ceuta. Native villagers report several small communities overwhelmed with injuries and disappearances as crews race to locate residents amid uncertain causes and ongoing downpours.

Ceuta Moroccn Mostroco AO Rilles

Preparations to lower Houston Street Bridge begin

Preparations to lower the Houston Street Bridge started in the morning as laborers set to work removing pavement on Houston Street between Soledad and St. Mary's. The street portion will close to traffic within days while side street parking remains allowed under planned arrangements.

Houston

Earthquake Shakes Cincinnati Area Early Today

An early morning tremor rattled Cincinnati with reports of shaking across the city. No injuries or major damage were confirmed as residents sought safety and officials assessed the scene.

Storey Will Not Butt In on Legislation Effort

Special to The Light Lockhart Jan 23. B Storey chairman of the state democratic executive committee is besieged by letters urging him to go to Austin to secure favorable bills. He says he will not go and will not advocate special legislation. He favors making Austin the home of the criminal court of appeals to save the state thousands annually.

Lockhart B. Storey State Democratic Executive Committee Austin Aseer Storey Texas News Service Criminal Court of Appeals

Desperate shooting leaves father and daughter alive at home

The shooting at Adolph Grom's home on Aus tin street left both him and his daughter in fragile health. Adolph Grom was found unconscious and remained so, while Mrs Rosia Mundy lingered at Santa Rosa hospital with a condition that worsened briefly before rallying. Doctors cannot locate a second bullet in her body, and it may be five days before her chances of survival are known.

Adolph Austin Street Adolph Grom Post Hospital Rosia Mundy Santa Rosa Hospital Alie

Robbed of $77 in broad daylight in Hannibal

D A Graham a real estate dealer of Hannibal Missouri was robbed of 77 dollars in the eastern part of the city this afternoon. Graham told police Mounted Officer Serna ta faced two men under arrest about 2 o clock and he stated they were the ones who robbed him.

D. A. Graham Hannibal Missouri Crnham Serna Ti Graham

Marriage Licenses Noted for Nava and Moreno

In a brief notice, Nava and Greg Moreno are listed for marriage licenses. Also appearing are W. Ki McNary and Willie Jols on a separate license.

Nava Greg Moreno W. Ki McNary Willie Jolson

Constipation Caused By Indigestion Promoted

Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and constipation. Claims proper digestion improves bowel function, nerves, and blood, with a note that one grain digests 3000 grains of food. Invites readers to mail for a free sample and lists Marshall, Michigan address.

Galas Stuart Addessy Sve Mall Tree Addins F. A. Stuart Co Stuart. Bidg Marshall, Mich

Drowned in Witwatersrand Gold Mine Flooding

Ten white men and thirteen natives perished when Knights Dam burst, flooding the Witwatersrand gold mine at Johannesburg, Johannesburg. Heavy rain caused monitoring dykes to fail and the mine to flood, trapping workers.

Johannespurg Witwatersrand Knights

Out of Work He Would Sell His Body at Bargain

A Brooklyn newspaper note describes a 43 year old, 6 foot 7 inch machinist weighing 160 pounds, destitute and willing to enter a writing contract in exchange for food, shelter, and clothing. Advertised for sale to the right buyer at 39 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, by E. T. O Laughlin, a businessman with sociological interests. The ad prompts discussion on idleness and economic systems in urban life.

New York Fyke E. T. O'Laughlin Carroll Street Brooklyn

Texas railroad to install telephones and replace telegraph

Special to The Light reports the Texas railroad will immediately install a telephone system to handle trains and the road's business, replacing the telegraph. The move will cost dispatchers and operators their jobs as the Rock Island plans to build its own telephone system.

Fort Worth Island Rock Island

Araujo Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Penitentiary

Antonio P. Araujo was sentenced yesterday in federal court to two and one half years in the United States penitentiary for violation of neutrality laws linked to the border revolutions. The defense argued the army he organized never reached its destination, while Judge Maxey stressed that using U S territory to support foreign upheaval is not allowed. A bill of exceptions will be filed and a motion for a new trial may follow.

United States Penitentiary Antonio As P. Araujo Araujo Arost Lestimany Araujo Mexico San Antonio Gallen F. Thomas Acused Yegterday Mberly Alamo Maxey Thomas Toynton United States

Gugerts sue for slander in district court

Frank and Mary Gugert file suit in the Witty seventh district court seeking 25 000 damages for alleged slander by Jeanmin. The petition claims the defendant made statements harming their reputation and named the two plaintiffs while attacking Mary Gugert. They seek 10 000 actual and 15 000 exemplary damages. Weeks later, Sol Dalkowicz heads to New York to buy spring and summer goods. Mrs. Tulle M Helbrey visits Chicago to see her sister at the National Cemetery on Paso Hondo Street.

Frank Mary Gugert Witty-seventh District Court al Jeamnin Tulle M. Helbrey Chicago J. K. Powers National Cemetery Paso Hondo Street

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BIR Duffy’s Pure Sperry France Hoboes Millionaire Panama Canal HK. W. Grove Dhe Wonderland Theater al Tha Commission U. S. Navy Taro Union Painless Dentists Commerce Street Eungaye Houston ST. Bridge American City Chieinnati Decimal Kurt Edwin Glapp Edwin Chipp Texas Railroad Iron Brew Duerler G. A. Duerler Manufacturing Co. Bottiera Aralo Sol Dalkowicz Dalkowicy Broz New York City
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