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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
7
Mrs William Giesey endured a severe medical episode last night following a joke told by a person described as a witticism. Local authorities reported the incident occurred upon the arrival of an unnamed guest in Pittsburg.
A fragmentary Nashville item reports Ten Johnson and two concrete workers involved in a case where a man, described as the betrayer of a wife, was shot and killed instantly by a man who then reportedly surrendered. The text also mentions sensational ads promising a carriage and gift as part of a light want ad.
More than 190 pupils completed the course at the Mea school this afternoon receiving certificates from Paul Cruz vice-president of the school board. The address highlighted the program and the new course entitlements. Following exercises, student workers handed out entertainments in each class and the Travis and Fannin schools hosted meals and gatherings.
Liquidation spread in early trading on the New York stock exchange as many active shares that had surged recently fell sharply. Losses ran about a point across the board within the first hour of trading.
An executive session of the commissioners court met after the retake of Judge Shout from Austin. The panel stood to consider a proposal for the state to assume a large portion of Bexar county bonds. No statements will be issued by the commissioners.
Members of the sea way ask for a noon report from Judge Dwyer with a few others granted. Uriet Artérne typeent out of the city but expected to return before the jury resumes work. The Grove Circle and San Antonio Telephone Company employees express appreciation for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. shia Ies with floral tributes acknowledged.
Special to The Licht Brownwood Texas reports a liveryman shot at Brownsville. Deputy Champion at Roswell wired that Nasworthy and Worthy, previously stationed here and at San Angelo, are in action. Further details unavailable.
District Attorney J C Baker departed for Austin to advocate a bill creating an assistant district attorney position in Brazos County. He argues the district attorney’s duties are too heavy and need relief. He plans to return after presenting his case.
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