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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
1
Warns readers about fake Durti’s Pure Malt Whiskey and other imitations. Claims only the original product offers true malt whiskey benefits and deters purchasers from buying tied to dishonest firms. Cautions that counterfeit bottles imitate labels but not contents, urging vigilance to protect health and families.
Beware of Francis Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey sold in sealed bottles only. A facsimile of the genuine bottle is printed for recognition. The label bears Old Chemist s Head and a sealed cork. Order from Rochester NY for booklet and advice.
Cant. O. W. Budd Sr retired, the longest serving member of a Greek letter fraternity in San Antonio, to be honored at the Pan-Hellenic banquet Saturday night at the Sir Anthony hotel. Budd joined Phi Kappa Sigma in 1857 at Franklin and Marshill College Lancaster Pa, graduating in 1861. He is a Hawthorn, veteran, and helped form the Pan-Hellenic association. A list of expected attendees includes A. W. Houston Sr, Bascom Bell, J. P. Burney, W. D. Moore, T. M. Paschal, Judge A. W. Seeligson, and many other local figures.
Georgze W. Tucker of Graniteville is among believers in I. T. Cooper. He says a month ago he was dyspeptic with stomach catarrh and poor sleep, appetite loss, and low vitality. After using Cooper's New Discovery, he reports relief, weight gain, and better digestion. The medicine is sold nationwide with a booklet explaining its claims.
Special to The Light from Dublin Texas dated January 29 reports the Carlton Slate Bank safe blown open by nitro-glycerine with about 12 thousand dollars taken. Five men reportedly carried out the job, three inside and two guarding, escaping on horses as authorities scour the area for clues and suspects across the county.
The obituary items report deaths of J D Galloway 41 from 608 St Mary St with funeral at Sloan Hagy chapel at City Cemetery No 3. David Rothstein of Chicago died at 202 Hauner Ave after pulmonary trouble with body to be shipped to Chicago. Domines Biasialli a San Antonio gardener died at 714 S Frio St leaving four daughters and two sons. burial at San Fernando Cemetery after residence service. B Cordova death noted. funeral in Austin? The details are fragmented. Mrs Edna Anderson Marshall mourns a relative. the Morates Morales and other entries list survivors and burial at San Fernando cemetery or shipment for burial.
An old newspaper ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as effective against malaria and as a strength builder for mothers, children, and tousehold use. It mentions Alamo Telebots and a series of lodge and union meetings scheduled across venues such as Pythian halls and Masonic temples, with various fraternal groups listed.
The San Antonio school board plans to sign a contract with the Halff School authorities. Pablo Cruz as president and others approved the agreement. Work on the project will start after advertising and signatures, with an expected six to eight months for completion.
Special to The Light from Austin reports on proposed amendments to an antipass law. The house committee on common carriers considers a substitute report, deferring action until Tuesday. Provisions include free rides for officials, broader protections for newspapers, and loosened poll tax rules with El Paso conditions noted amid broader committee activity after the governor’s father's death.
In Nashville Tennessee on January 21 jurors began to assemble for the Cooper trial. About 600 potential jurors attended the morning session while the court and attorneys heard testimony. The panel questioned juror Whitworth, Jadie Hart, as the panel was excused for the day awaiting ruling on their eligibility. The decision on the jurors is postponed to the next panel.
An earthquake struck Malaga this morning causing minor damage and concern. Local authorities and residents reported shaking as shockwaves spread across the area. No injuries were confirmed at this time.
Meusing of Brackettsville reportedly shot himself about three weeks ago and underwent amputation this morning at Rosa infirmary. The report notes poor condition, with limited relief from BromoQuinine and a claimed cure claim attributed to B. W. Gilove signature, mention of Atlanta Heights and patent remedies.
Audoble venera and others are invited to attend a city police committee meeting on Treeday February 2 at 4 o clock in the council chamber to discuss and finalize the ordinance regulating the operation of alcohol beverages before final adoption by the council.
Colon, Jan 29 The cruiser North Carolina with William H. Taft aboard was sighted off the port this morning. The ship anchored and moved in toward the harbor as signals and calls were exchanged with local authorities.
A Panama side report notes the arrival of the president-elect this morning and mentions related events. The text also references a $20,000 damages suit and a separate $29,000 filing in the Fifty-seventh district court against T. J. Freeman, receiver of the I. & G. N. Railway, by Antonio Ramirez via his next friend, Antonier Prieto, alleging injury from a truck collision near Union Street on October 17.
In Atlanta on January 29 Mrs Titta Harral, held after an investigation into her two day old baby's death, was suspected by the coroner's jury to have strangled the infant. She fled from a second story window while police guarded the house and was found hours later in a woodshed. She was taken to a hospital. authorities say her injuries are not serious. See also Alpine Heights anti-buy.
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