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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

3

Bryan Offers Olive Branch to Hearst in Lincoln

Lincoln Neb July 3 Delegations en route to Denver arrived early in the morning as Wm J Bryan prepared for a busy day. He planned to defend Hearst's independence stance in his Commoner and signaling possible peace overtures to the Independence party leader. Delegates from about twenty states were due to visit Lincoln, with many touring the Bryan home at Fairview before continuing to Denver.

Lincoln Neb Wm. J. Bryan Denver Mr. Bryan Wm. KR. Hearst Independent Mr. Hearst Bryan New York Kentucky Independence Party Hearst Lincnin Lss Fairview

Mass at St Marys for Mrs OConnor Soul Repose

A large Mass was held yesterday morning at 7 oclock at St Marys Church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Ann OConnor. Rev Father Martin officiated.

St. Mary's Church Ann O'Connor Father Martin

Funeral Return For Teel Brother Of Major Tel

Mr and Mrs Van Teel and Mrs F Teel have returned from Devine where they attended the funeral of Robert J Teel who died Sunday evening in Devine. He was the brother of the late Major T T Tel and was well known across Texas.

van Teel Mra F. Teel Devine Robert J. Teel Mr. Teel T. T. Tel Texas

Captain to Join Twenty Fourth Infantry at Fort Ontario

Capt Hay examined at heartquarters for premotion. Caplan Ghartos and Hay Jr. of Texas to be relieved by Captain J Kean of the Sixth Cavalry around July 1. Grand jurors chosen for October term of Thirty seventh district court by John W Kokernot C Dechter and Charles B Treuter.

Hay Caplan Ghartos & Hay, Jr Department of Texas Heartquarters Twenty-fourth Infantry Fort Ontario N.Y J. ©. Kean Sixth Cavalry Thirty-seventh District Court John W. Kokernot C. Dechter Charles B. Treuter Central Democratic Anti Prohibliion Central Democratic Anti-Prohibliion Club Edward Dwyer Buckley Andres Coy I GC Baker Phil A. Shook B.D. Lindsey Vivian BE. Hamilton George Huntress John A. Bitter Albert Huth A. Y. Walton, JR W. M. Locke Stewar' Justics of Peace Noa i Oshph Umscheid J. Em Antonio Herrera Betes ANK Bomipo W. C. Krouser

Divorce Caseloads Highlight District Court Actions

In the Thirty-seventh district court the Cannon v. Cannon divorce case is noted as concluded. Nell Totenn v. John is listed among divorce matters. In the Forty-fifth district, Judge Camp fined numerous cases for lack of prosecution. reinstatement followed. Juan Penn v. Mazatine Pena proceeds to trial in the Forty-fifth district court.

Vlaintii Ttt Cannon M. WN Canon Nell Totnenn R.T. John Jude Campn Juan Penn Mazatine Pena Forty-fifth District Court

Bitter files June tax collection report in county office

County tax collector A Bitter filed the June report of collections in the auditor's office showing total receipts of 1409.41 dollars.

A. Bitter Office of the Auditor

Tax Collection Totals By State and County

The report shows back taxes being presented with the state collecting 947.50 and the county 479.75 in occupation taxes. The figures indicate a consolidated revenue stream from occupational licensing across jurisdictional levels.

Blocker Dead Interred in Eagle Pass

Seamore Blocker, a 30 year old Black man, died Wednesday at 508 Live Oak Street. The remains were shipped to Eagle Pass for interment.

S. Blocker Seamore Blocker Live Oak Street Eagle Pass

Turtles Placed in Sunset Station Fountain by Gardener

Sunset station grounds gain beauty from a new fountain now installed. Expert gardener Harry Adams placed turtles in the fountain and plans to stock it with Ash.

Harry Adams

City Council Advances Bid Process for Houston Street Bridge

At yesterday afternoon's public committee meeting the specifications for lowering the Houston street bridge were adapted. It was decided to recommend advertising bids at the next Monday's meeting. The work must be completed by September 2 and bids will be opened on July 26.

Houston Street

Balloon Race Plans Attract Exposition Costs

J M Vance secretary at the international exposition received a letter from Dr Fielding in Chicago about balloon races planned for the fair next September. The venture would cost about 1800 dollars and the directors will consider the proposal at their next meeting. W M Wolfe named secretary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association in the city to succeed Isles A G Jennings. WN Wiggins, former county auditor of Bexar now head of Texas Sunday Show association, arrives with his children en route to the Kerrville Presbyterian camp. Spanish War Veterans Ball set for San Pedro Springs tomorrow night.

J. M. Vance Dr. Fielding Chicago W. M. Wolfe Ralroad Young Men's Christain Association Isle Wiggins WN. Wiggins Bexar County Texas Sunday Show Association Dallas Katy Mr. Wiggins Presbyterian Kerrville San Pedro Springs

Special Train to Kerrville By Avansas Pass Railway

The Avansas Pass Railway offers a special excursion train to Kerrville tomorrow morning at 1 round trip. The train leaves here at 9 p m arriving Kerrville about 1 and departs Kerrville at 6 p m returning to San Antonio by 9 p.m. on an inspection trip with Superintendet T S McDowell of the Katy arriving yesterday, leaving this morning for Houston accompanied by Superintendent Wilson and the roadmaster.

Kerrville T. S. McDowell Katy Houston Wilson

Muth Appointed Sanitary Inspector for Health Board

Charles Muth has been appointed sanitary inspector for the board of health and began his duties this morning.

Muth Charles Muth Board of Health

Sues Army Officer for Damages in Civil Service Dispute

Richard Gold files suit in Porty Ifta district court against Hugh De Wise alleging wrongful discharge as a blacksmith at Fort Sam Houston under civil service rules. Claim seeks damages of 5000 dollars with the officer cited for improper termination while in post limit duties.

Porty Ifta Richard Gold Agalrest Hugh de Wise Cantaln Fort Sam Houston

Divorces Granted in Ty County District Court

Divorces were granted in the Ty district court in the cases Bewah Allen vs Dennis Allen Annie R Ray and Sarah Scott vs Milburn Scott. The petition of Juan Pena for separation from Magdalena Pena was received by the Forty-First district court. Jail for Theft Guy Nelson pleaded guilty before Judge Sonic and was fined $20 and 10 days in jail. The affidavit alleged he took gold pins and brooches from Charles Porpyerwein. Marriage licenses issued A Ress and Carrie Ninvgirro Manuel Bequibel and Guadalupe Wisparga.

Thi Tyseronl Bewah Allen Dennis Allen Thomas IT Guy Nelson Rhia Sonic Nelson Charles Porpyerwein

Excursions to Leon Springs by local railroad agent

A. K. Ragsdale excursion agent for the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway left for Leon Springs this morning to explore options for running excursions during military maneuvers. Numerous inquiries have been made about whether excursions would operate during the event.

Leon Springs A. K. Ragsdale San Antonio

Amusements Tonight Amid Formance Remarks

Amusements page notes a performance tonight with details limited by legibility. The fragmented copy mentions a show billed under a headline and a performer named Jackina, indicating a local entertainment listing with uncertain full details.

Slaughter House Conditions Questioned by City Board

At a city board of health meeting Dr Ingrid Hansen reported poor slaughter house conditions in San Antonio. The abattoir has seen only 6494 cattle slaughtered since October. Complaints about curing green hides near San Fernando Cemetery were noted as within the ordinance. Officials present included Dr H L Barnitz, Dr D B Berry, Dr Burg, and Dr Hertzberg.

City Board of Health Ingrid Hansen San Anunio Barnitz Berréy Burg Hertzberg

Twenty Buried in Mine Explosion at Mogion Mine

Lagunas, Mex July 3. Reforces are working desperately to rescue twenty entombed miners at the Mexican Coal and Coke company mine after an explosion. Dust is believed to have caused the blast that trapped about 20 Mexican and Japanese laborers. Call numbers listed for horse stable.

Mex Mogion Mexican Coal and Coke Company

A Mistake of Mr Lytle in District Attorney Row

A young man Nelson Lytle published a letter urging his election over J G Baker for district attorney. The piece argues Williams was not convicted in a year old assault and robbery case, notes the 10 to 2 acquittal, and defends Baker’s record in capital crime convictions while criticizing Lytle’s critique as weak and ill advised.

Nelson Lytle J. G. Baker Rufus Williams Sallie Gibson Hexar County Ita Mir Baler Mr. Lytle District Court Bexar County Rufus Willams Mrr. Lytle Taker Baker Ciues Lytle Sele Deutachman Central Democratic Anti Prohibition

Act of Hyprocrisy Says Watterson

Louisville July Henry Watterson denounces the Junge Parker and the Tarmmany crown attempt to inject objectionable matter into a reeolition of respect for the late Grover Cleveland as a ghoulish shameless hypocrisy inspired by the Helmont Ryan combination to embarrass Mr Bryan and the democratic party. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after bereavement for John Moezygamba. The family. Visit Lone Star soda fountain 18 Alamo plaza. Cream sods 5¢.

Louisville Henry Watterson Junge Parker Tarmmany Crown Grover Cleveland John Moezygamba Lone Star Alamo Plaza

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