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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
10
Ineola Neb July 2 At midnight if Nebraska daylight hours law acted by the last legislature took effect It provides that all drinking places in cities and towns where license exists shall not be opened before 7 p m and must close at 3 p m.
Evansville reports July 2. An Associated Press item notes a husband claims his wife spent his wages on treats and luxuries, prompting a domestic dispute and requests for redress. Investigations unfold as the case draws local attention.
Fragmentary report notes William Ellsperman and another man, starved by a poor larder, attempted to end what he calls a long fast by filing for divorce yesterday. The sparse text suggests a domestic dispute linked to food shortages but lacks full context or outcomes.
A deed of trust filed yesterday records Charles A. Zilker transferring property with machinery at Avenue B and the San Antonio River in trust to Walter P. Napier for the Artesian Ice Company. The deal involves a $100,000 note and secures obligations for the ice company in the historic waterworks area.
Elk Lodge No. 35 Knights of Pythias installed officers for the ensuing year after a good fellowship session and speeches for the order. Sain Alexander presided as installing officer with A. Tr. Koenig as chancellor commander and W. A. Speer, master of work, among those seated. Further installations set for next Thursday include Jeff D. Nordhaus as prelate and Sam D. Slack as vice chancellor.
A Constantinople dispatch reports that a military movement during the April revolt prompts Abdul Hamid to stand trial before the high court of justice.
The chamber in Constantinople discussed strike laws and the interior minister opposed forming trades unions, arguing they were hostile to capital. The chamber accepted in principle the rejection of trades unions.
In Berlin July reports say Count Zeppelin plans an extensive polar expedition by airship with a strong craft built for the task. Prof. Hargezell will head preliminary studies with routes via Spitsbergen and Norway, aiming to reach the pole possibly in 1910 after meteorological work. The emperor grants protectorate and patronage for the venture.
Rafael Reyes Espindola, a Mexican congressman and EL Imparcial proprietor, claims Fornaro de Fikinaro is attacked in New York. The case before Justice Matone seeks depositions from Diaz and 56 officials to challenge allegations in the book Diaz, the Czar of Mexico.
Associated Press dispatch from Beaumont reports Daniel K. Ruski, 38, a Buffalo hardware manufacturer’s agent, seized by a hemorrhage in a hotel lobby and dying shortly after. His wife, also in Buffalo, is unnamed. Gerbengi, 35, another traveling salesman, died in a hospital after a three day typhoid illness. Relatives are unknown.
New York July 2 A novel African balloon expedition financed by W D Boyce Chicago publisher will depart New York August 4 to photograph game in British East Africa while ex president Roosevelt hunts. George B Lawrence chief photographer and Charles A Hughes handle arrangements with assistants Rayttand Lawrence 13 and Tide Ramsell from Chicago. The party plans a yearlong voyage with panoramic wildlife imagery from the balloon. A second ad promotes Algonquin National Park Ontario summer outings and West Gardendale real estate in Chicago amid unrelated ads for horse boarding and stables.
Four children died and several injured in a dangerous Dominion Day prank at Shag Harbor Shelburne County after a cask of gasoline exploded. A lighted candle on the Halifax and Southwestern station platform triggered the blast. The dead include a child whose head was blown off and another burned to death. four others are gravely injured and may not survive.
Tefferson City Missouri July killing of the entire family railway company has escaped liability for damages for the death of Philip Ragland, wife and their minor child. Suit for $15,000 by the administrator of the estate. Missouri supreme court held the company not liable since the entire family was wiped out by the fatal wreck, no survivor to sue to final judgment against the company.
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