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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1909

Page

17

Messina Earthquake Death Toll and Aftermath Report

Thousands of bodies remain buried in Messina as recovery continues slowly. The interior department defends delays due to heat and safety, noting up to 30,000 bodies recovered by spring with hundreds more daily. The old city is a ruin, while shelters and a revived but fragile commerce emerge in June.

United Press Roma Messina Kix Interior Department Denice Thes Uty

Busy Doctor Promotes Grape-Nuts Despite Overlooked Point

A Cincinnati physician explains how he nearly missed a key idea but then used Grapes-Nuts with cream, reporting improved health strength and weight. He endorses Grape-Nuts as brain and nerve food and cites patient results, urging readers to look for the book The Road to Westville and noting there’s a reason behind the product’s claims.

Cincinnati Tam Westville

Comrades Pay Tribute To Clive H Shook In Luther Camp

Asia special meeting yesterday adopted resolutions on the death of Clive H Shook, former captain, United Spanish War Veterans. The camp will drape the Luther RB Hate Camp No 1 charter for 30 days and send copies to the deceased’s family and local press.

Asia Turnoon Luther Clive H. Shook S. Taylor Chas. W. Lunsford A. B. Aildan

Gasoline Explosion Damages Auto in Denman Garage

A gasoline explosion severely damaged Judge L. G. Denman’s automobile in the 124 Avenue D garage of Lemley, West and Brownlee. The car, valued at about 4700, burst into flames when gasoline fumes ignited after the tank was being filled. Firemen extinguished the blaze after the interior was burned. estimated damage about 200.

L. G. Denman

Heart ripped from man in Denver motor rally crash

In Denver today George Michels, 23, was killed when his vehicle failed to negotiate a sharp curve. He was thrown from the vehicle and his heart was reportedly torn from his body. The accident occurred at a motor rally event held this afternoon.

United Press Denver Colo George Michels Yele Raves Held

Marriage Licenses Reported for Mack Green and Julia Brown

Mack Green and Julia Brown obtained marriage licenses in Melchur. Pacheco Er and Kucinda Stole nek are listed in the same notice with unclear spelling or attribution.

Mack Green Julia Brown Melchur Pacheco Er Kucinda Stolenek

Remarkable career of Captain John Green home from Philippines

Captain John Green, San Antonio born ex-soldier and former captain of native scouts, returned home after a decade in the Philippines. He fought Aguinaldo’s forces, commanded five native companies in the Taizon district, and recounted near-misses and acts of gallantry including aiding women to escape. He and his unit burned over $100,000 in provisions during a moonlit breakfast. He will stay in San Antonio until September before resuming duties in Manila.

San Antonio Magia John Green Actonio Product Howe Philippines San Antonian Aguinsido Gree Robert Green Bob Belkenn Rifles Higgervnes Thirty-third United States Volunteers San Jacinto Green Taizon Agginaldo Agiinaldo Young Beidden Balbaleam Abra Gotonel Luther R. Hare Plas Ono March Aguinaldo Thomas Q. Ashburn Thia Aguinaldo P. C. Maroh Thirty-third Volunteers Aguinalde Relf Major March Lone Eorth Manly Lloyd Wheaton Manila Ban Jaran Clouda Geogaria de Pilar Geisera Islus Pilar Ang Hagle Aerious Marek Macon Eliuds Tronches George Seaver Jaboman Glee Islands Seaver Roozevell Rough Riders Manila’ Police

Funeral services for Vevaux and Linck set for morning

The funeral for Vevaux and Linck, who died Friday, will start at 10 AM from Burnett undertaking parlors with Judge Micks and Rev. Lindsau Patton officiating. Pallbearers listed include Hust, Woodward, Brundage, Barclay, Floyd Walkes, and Tuage Batuesé. Interment in Elks plot No 6 at city cemetery. Special Dispatch. Austin July 3. Walter Ross shot in hip at Del Valle near Austin. Will Seed arrested. Both young farmers. Birthday party held for Glaudie Aviol, age nine, at Leigh and Riddle streets. Foley’s Kidney Remedy advertised. Dr Sara Herdinen osteopath. Exir Drug Co. Presa street examination free.

Vevaux x Linck Burnett Micks Lindsau Patton Hasty Hust B. J. Woodward Ss P. Brundage J. P. Barclay J. Flood Walkes Tuage Batuesé Qotalla Elks City Cemetery No Tees Austin Tes Walter Ross Delvalle Will Seed

Expect Decision in Pate Case by U S Circuit Court

Wirstedt Press reports that a decision is anticipated next week by United States Circuit Judge Grossup in the trans Missouri rate case. The dispute centers on whether eastern merchants are excluded from western territory by preferential rates, with St Louis commerce advantaged. A temporary injunction opposed by the railroad remains in effect as final arguments conclude.

Wirstedt Press Chicaga Attormeya United States Circuit Cours Conlignbus Phitago St. Louis Andy Efis Fudge Groskup

Injuries From Panic on Akard Street Car

Eight people were seriously hurt when an Akard Street car suddenly halted and panic spread among crowded passengers. Mrs. Foster broke her arm, Mrs. J. W. Neill suffered severe bruises, and Mrs. Hoseburg sustained internal injuries. The frightened crowd overwhelmed crew efforts before order was restored.

Dallas Vex Dilly Mir J. W. Neill Yearold Neil Hoseburg Babs

Boy Is Fatally Hit By Train Near Cato north of Nacogdoches

Special Dispatch reports Joe Braily a 19 year old Black boy was fatally struck by a Texas and New Orleans passenger train at Cato north of Nacogdoches this afternoon. The frightened mule pulling the wagon caused the youth to be struck directly by the engine. his body was mangled.

Nacogdoches Texas Tily Joe Braily New Orleans Cato Here

Charter changes for local companies in early 1900s Texas

Special dispatch notes charter amendments for Farmers' Gin company of Lurena and Mer Lennan, increasing capital from 8000 to 200000 dollars. Herriele Ward ware company amends place of business from Whitney to Waco and raises capital accordingly.

Austin Cea Farmers’ Gin Company of Lurena Mer Lennan Herriele Ward Ware Company Whitney Waco

Railroad Commission Orders Emergency Rate for Conversion Flux

The railroad commission in Austin issued an emergency rate order for converting horses cannon camp equipment and supplies from all parts of the state to Ching Mabry. One fare for the road trip will be shared.

Austin Tex Emlnad P Commission Ching Mabry

Jail Delivery Liberates Fourteen Prisoners in Notable Escape

Special Hspatch Hillsboro July 4 prisoners escaped from the county jail in a well planned delivery. Four forgers three burglars and several minor inmates participated. A man climbed to the roof and slid down a rope to freedom just after noon, catching officers by surprise as alarms spread. Authorities across the county mount a wide search to recapture the fugitives.

Hillsboro Tekou Rampledey Tome noMay

Henry Escapes From Injury In Ferry Crash

United press dispatch from Castle Rock Washington reports Francis Heney escaping injury after a large automobile carrying San Francisco to Seattle exposition attendees overturned near town. Four other occupants suffered injuries but none serious. Fred W. Mulker former Oregon senator was hurt minorly.

United Pr Gastle Rock Wack Francis Uuney San Francisco Seattle Exposition Tlenoy Janly Castie Hork Beasty Heney McCarthy Rosette Fred W. Mulker United States Oregon Portland

County Court This Week Criminal Docket

This week will be devoted to criminal matters in the county court. A lodge member faces misdemeanors on the docket, with proceedings led by Tadge Shook. Cases are set for Wednesday Thursday and Friday, including Pexaa versus Calvi Tata and a list of defendants such as Dave Washington Fum Devin Pedro Perez Otto Moltke and others.

Cott Iodge Tadge Pexaa Calvi Tata Dave Washington Fum Devin Pedro Perez Otto Moltke Salte Will Tip EL Moran B. T Moran Dave Metran Lewis Hays Colin Wonder

Mayor orders police to seize liquor licenses as proof of violation

The Nashville mayor directs police to watch for federal liquor licenses during cold drink price checks and to arrest owners if found, using licenses to prove state prohibition violations. Hundreds of licenses reportedly renewed as prohibition began. Also reports a theft charge in county court against Richard Nichols.

United Press Nashville Brows Joly d. Mroxrhy

Telephones for Farmers Their Use and Value

The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company markets telephones to farmers, promising unmatched facilities and nationwide reach. It claims benefits include market price awareness, reduced isolation, social contact, and prompt medical alerts, with service across Arkansas and Texas extending to distant points within two thousand miles.

Southwestern Telegraph and Telephons Company Southwestern Company Iti Veetam Tulayhong Ome United States Idgees Trlua Southwestern Arkansaz Texas Soma Janet Obiyote Through Dallas

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Luis City Yuees Cress & Blackwell Cross & Blackwell Welch Fuos-Taylgr Grog Avenue D King Victor Clive H.shook Denman Flas Johw Green Orient Manilla John H. Brack Glaudie Aviol John Aviol Leigh and Riddle Streets Foley Bright Exir Drug Co. A Sara FP Herdinen Presa “Street Ge Flastic Seam Jru Othe Aaron Frank Clothing Co East Houston Street Grosseup Gar Railroad Commission Missouri Hillsboro County Ecounty Frank Newham Richard Nicholsim Harold Tucker
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