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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
17
A group of Black residents from Jackson and Waltaz counties boarded a train here last night bound for Guthrig Oklahoma, aiming to leave Georgia after a disfranchisement law passed by the legislature. They say bearing state burdens and losing voting rights justified their departure, with more departures planned next week.
Two young boys were arrested for stealing four boxes of cakes from a Victoria Street grocery. They face Monday arraignment in corporation court with possible juvenile court transfer due to age. The store has reported repeated petty thefts and robberies in the past year.
Thieves abducted fifteen Spanish Leghorn chickens from Aug Linburger’s roost Friday night. C J White was arrested after an attempted sale. he claimed no involvement with the theft but admitted later ties. White fined 14 in corporation court and Waite faces municipal rock to pay.
Fragmented remarks from a courtroom scene show Hummell questioning Thaw related to libelous assertions about Thaw and his money. Thaw and a writer are debated as to credibility and motive in a high profile murder trial context.
An advertisement touts a remedy labeled Catarrh Cure from Rochene y Co of Teona Tytele. It claims internal action via blood and mucous surfaces, promising relief, quick effects, and a family pill format priced seven units, with spooky medical jargon and patent medicine language.
The Casino Club presented a lively evening with The Old Atulds Convention as the main feature and a technical program that delighted a large audience. Russell Jonnett as Josephine January Green led the cast, with Fritz Groos as Bellida Tinegrass delivering a witty finale. Mrs C F Hummel spoke on the debating society, while Professor Makeover staged transformations of performers into dramatic roles during the program.
A dubious patent style notice touts a home remedy promising a 10 day cure for cancer with testimonials and appeals to physicians. The text mixes sensational claims, personal endorsements, and offers a free coupon, urging readers to send name and address for treatment details.
Fragmented OCR text describes a dubious cancer coupon offer and private doctor access arrangements. It mentions a named clinic and individuals with uncertain contact details and addresses, alongside misleading health guidance. The fragment lacks verifiable facts and clear context.
Fragmentary report notes deaths from a 1862 Pariflo wail sidewheel incident near Manginillo Mexico. It mentions two men drowned and one killed by timber blow, and references related sea disaster events and notices from various places including Boston Atlanta and San Pranelsen.
J A Gooden of 1122 Castro Street was struck by a street car near the bridge on South Flores Street while returning home. He was knocked from his bogey to the street but his injuries are not considered dangerous.
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