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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1906
Page
14
An advertisement from Dr W Towne of Fond du Lac Wisconsin promises cures for epilepsy. It claims decades of research, offers a free booklet and names dozens reportedly cured, inviting sufferers to write for guidance and the treatment.
Mrs Jordan and a burglar clashed at her Cameron and Mason Streets home after midnight. She crept to a rear window, struck the glass, and fired a revolver as the intruder tried to flee, leaving no trace for officers to find.
Washington January 27 President Taylor denounces Census Bureau cotton data issued December 2 and January 16 as inaccurate. He presses to review census records to justify why his association’s figures are correct, citing alleged errors and possible incompetence in the bureau.
Sewerage and Water Board special committees reported a proposed price not to exceed 60000 for the New Orleans Water Supply Company's distribution system. After deducting test costs and pipe work valued as in good condition, the plan acts as an ultimatum with a deadline for the Waterworks Company to respond. If not acceptable, negotiations may end and extensions could be granted only to allow fuller discussions.
New Orleans proposes a new fuel made by atomizing coal paste into burners to form a solid gon. The process yields less smoke and cinders and could produce as much heat per ton as two tons of squid coal, with higher cost than ordinary coal.
Lila May and Kay Rogers, Houston girls aged 11, received invitations from Alice Roosevelt to her wedding. Known for baby show wins in Oklahoma and Texas, the sisters and their family recall meeting the president and Miss Roosevelt years ago. The invitation brings local pride as the twins remain in public memory for their beauty and success.
Pasqual Ramirez a Mexican laborer was shot in the head at a dance on Nagalitos street near midnight. He crawled to South Flores street before collapsing, police and mounted officers searched the scene for the assailant, believed to be another Mexican, as medical aid arrived.
A 1900s era testimonial ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure back and kidney troubles. JT Latmon of 406 Fourth Street, San Antonio, describes years of pain, frequent nighttime urination, and brick dust in urine, then says Doan's cured him with lasting relief. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY, sole US agents.
Special to The Tigue Waco Texas January 27 T Williams a farmer was shot and mortally wounded at West tonight by Watchman A P Buchanan of West He was in custody being taken to the calaboose when he picked up a rock and struck the officer and started for another when the officer fired Williams was hit three times and will not live through the night.
Ambrose Carpet, 23, stabbed in the chest on Austin street. Mollie Beaver, a Black woman, was arrested after the incident at around 11 PM. She claims self defense. The victim died at city hall. authorities describe the wound as severe and potentially fatal.
The Texas comptroller's department begins issuing reports to county tax collectors detailing taxes paid by nonresident taxpayers direct to the comptroller. October through December totals in organized counties reach 664.58, 6077.99, and 27006.22 dollars, with unorganized counties totaling 798.43, 2124.53, and 14942.47 dollars. Treasury warrants are sent to collect the amounts owed to counties.
Austin Texas January 28 The comptroller and tax commissioner have received blanks to be sent to corporations under Williams intangible tax law. Thirteen kinds of forms will be sent to firms for their reports to the comptroller with reports due by March 1. They will be compiled for use by the state treasurer and tax officials.
Washington, Jan. 27 The next year's postal service appropriation will raise salaries for lower grade clerks. Postmaster General Cortelyou says promotions will favor $600 and $700 class clerks to attract bright young men, reduce turnover, and keep enterprising workers in the postal service.
Charters were filed today in the state department by Secretary Shannon for multiple Texas firms including Blake rorkers in Chandler Henderson County to deal in general merchandise. Incorporators include G L Green H G Blake Neal Blake and Walter Connall. others include Martin Hrothera & Price Odessa Beloy County Beeman Shoe Company Dallas and Reed Grant Company in Llano County with varied capital stocks.
Special to The Light Houston Tex Jan 27 Edwin Gould president of the Cotton Pit and a party spent the afternoon in Houston. They toured the city by automobile. Gould left tonight for New Orleans and the rest of the party proceeded to Lutkin.
Nurse Obert employed at the tea clinic reported seriously ill at her home on Nurtti Flores Street with pneumonia.
Announcement for the marriage of Hugh Hughes and Misa Julie Bolin set for Thursday February 1 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. The notice lists the couple and the venue, reflecting a local wedding card.
Special to The Light Pittsburgh Pa Jan 27 expert warns theatres are fire hazards amid Chicago Iroquois disaster many venues burn weekly says three theatres three public halls and a dozen churches burn nationwide insurers and architects push fireproofing experts describe safe theatres as fireproof boxes with independent stages and discuss steel frame, tile fireproofing and vented stages as critical safeguards.
Special to The Light from Austin Texas dated June 27 reports the railroad commission did not issue a decision on proposals to force Gulf Colorado Sugar Santa Fe and Cotton Belt to run passenger trains by a set date. Chairman Storey said decisions will be made Monday. likely the cases will be dismissed, though Commissioner Colquitt urged requiring the trains.
The ligiettavilla Herald says it will charge standard rates for all theatrical and concert advertising local or display and will buy any tickets used by the office. The move aims to prevent graft concerns and ensure fair advertising value while urging readers to heed the notice and comply.
A Houston Post note reports Rotting that Dametta post office established under a name seen as embarrassing to local religious proclivities. The article mentions a church being erected and references an awkward broader display of local cultural issues.
Special to Toa Light Austin Texas January 22 the railroad commission decided several propositions from last week. Most major items were not changed with next week expected for further action. A uniform bill of lading will be adopted for Texas shipments. The short distance log rate was set at two cents per mile for 26 miles and 244 cents for 20 miles and over. A rule covering sugar cane and by products for certain distances was approved with one commissioner dissenting. The 24 hour extra time on cars over 4 000 pounds was debated with one commissioner supporting extending free time on heavier cars.
The plan to move oil from California via a Panama isthmus pipeline would deliver 94,000 barrels daily with Atlantic sea board support. Union Steamship buys the steamships Minnewaska and Minnetonka and will convert them into 5,500 barrel tankers at Newport News, becoming among the largest U.S. flag carrying ships. The sale follows a period of idle status in South Brooklyn, with the fleet to be repurposed for coastal oil transport.
A fragmented reminiscence surveys governors and political figures including Beckham of Kentucky, Goebel era ties, and Iowa’s Albert Cummins. It weaves kinship lines, reform clashes, and anecdotes from bans on liquor to railway rate debates, highlighting personal histories and public clashes with a period tone.
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