Polish Society Installs Officers in City Event
Center streets this afternoon the society enters its idoltheth year and will celebrate. Officers installed include William Dobrowotskt president Alexander FP Pollok vice president Constantine Wells secretary Joseph Morawieth assistant secretary Alexander F. Notton treasurer. This Polish organization includes San Antonio's prominent citizens. Experienced Indy stenographer WI subduite during yacalon, 507 Hast Commerce street.
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William Dobrowotskt
Alexander FP
Pollok
Constantine Wells
Joseph Morawieth
Serva Tacy
Alexander F. Notton
San Abtobio
Cit
Yacalon
Hast Commerce Street
Head Severed in Bed Near Birmingham
Heratds Wire reports Charles Bassford, allegedly wanted in Tennessee for murder, was murdered in his bed at dawn after a quarrel over a dog. An Italian assailant named Joe, only known here by that name, used an axe to nearly decapitate Bassford and fled. A letter on the victim’s person suggested a prior killing at Mount Pleasant.
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Heratds
Birmingham
Ata
Charles S Bassford
Tennessee
Joe
Baysford
Mount Pleasant
Georgia Peach Drop Sets Record in 1908 Season
In Atlanta on July 5 a record peach shipment from Italy tops 2000 car loads, surpassing last year’s totals. The season’s crop is described as heavier and darker, with expectations of a strong pull volume. Local observers note the large export and rising demand.
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Atlanta
Qara
Italy
Heaun
Esme
Mistaken for burglar mangles arm in home attack
Special to The Light reports Dewitt Clayborn was attacked early morning at a residential home. One arm was badly mangled requiring amputation. Authorities say no arrests were made as the assailant remains unidentified.
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Wehita Balle
Dewitt Clayborn
Clayborn
Mid Politics and Politicians in Kerr County Narrowly Split
A Reno of county politics shows Republicans divided over primary strategies in Bexar area coverage. Negro voters tilt toward Democrats over prohibition and Charles Stevens, while hopes linger for a united Republican slate to oppose John F. Onion in the state senate race. Considerable attention focuses on sheriff and county judge contests, with Lancaster and others expected to draw strong cross‑section support amid a crowded field and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Stevens
Jost Betayeen Charley
Tor
Ronnas
Mae
State Senate
John F. Onion
Julius Real
Kerrule
Robert B. Green
Bexar County
Lancusiear
Lancaster
Kimselt
Ex Confederates Enjoy Happy Day at West End
A lively West End gathering of ex Confederates featured a calm morning of music and a ceremonial procession. Attendees included Daughters of the Confederacy and local officials, with dancing and lakeside journeys after a pleasant day, ending in an afternoon Jelly Pour incident and candid remarks by several speakers.
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West End
Doc
Fannin
Twenty New Members for the U C T
Twenty new members join the U C T as travelers and merchants prepare for a next meeting. The group plans a fall event at the Market Street area with Navarro Street noted. Secre tary Manihowa reports active membership and daily activities among the group.
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Tinw
Navarro
Six Reasons to Endorse Judge Shook in Bexar County
Six all-sufficient reasons praise Judge Shock Shook’s county administration in Bexar County with praise for courthouse repairs road work finances and bond management. The piece credits him for saving funds lowering the tax rate and boosting competitive bidding while noting commissioners support. It urges citizens and property holders to endorse his continued leadership.
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Conty
Julie Philip H. Shock
Ant
Tke Judge Shock
Bexar County
Tspaira
Taige Shook
Howard
Whch
Sheok
Shook
Judge Shook
General’ Financial
Bexareohnty
Funge Shook
Taige
Phill AL. Shale
Baouid
Sec
Thousands Celebrate Independence at San Pedro Park
Thousands gathered at San Pedro Park on the Fourth to mark the anniversary of American independence under Catholic central union auspices. A concert by the San Antonio Military Band, speeches by Veterans and union leaders, and a reading of the Declaration followed by a Star Spangled Banner finale highlighted a day of oldtime celebration.
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Sitn Pedro Park
San Antonio
Pent
Lawton
Chaves
Bernand
Pat B. O'Mara
Gilbork
Charles T. Bertrand
Fal O'Mara
Lake Willlaker
Grand Army
the Tropiile
Aso
Catholic Central Union
Bertrand
Ana Ag A
Foys
San Pedro Park
Say Peam Park
San Peta Pri
West End Lake
Contelarés
Alain Heights
Carlos Bea
San Pedi Park
America
Christoph Colimbus
Bat Ven
Morels
A. Morris
Mr. Morris
Fragmented rant on principles and corruption amid a labor celebration
The piece quotes spirited opposition to selfish power and political piracy in American institutions. It mentions industry pirates, political pirates, and a critique of greed, alongside a labor union celebration at Mad-Arist Dark with games and dancing drawing a large crowd.
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Dhuythan
America
Yalatera and Paperhangers Union
Mad- Arist Dark
Celebration sports features at park draw large audience
At the park the celebration's sports events attracted a large crowd. Judges including G R Shaughnessy oversaw races for boys under 12 and various adult events won by C Craven, A Cohen, Miss Orr, Mrs Weining, FF Conners, L Koch, and W B Nichols among others. multiple sponsors and officials listed in fragmented results.
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G. R. O'Shaughnessy
Mr. O'Shauphnessy
Mat’ Conty
J. O'Donavan
J. Fenniman
W. Roberts
Pat O'Hara
Will Pinto
C. #. Craven
G. R. Shaughnessy
C. T. Heneger
Smell Leys
Cohen
Mareaul
Oldoune
M. Orr
Mies Maud McCoy
Miss Thardet
Janes
We Hginuing
Mra. Thamypling
Gleener
Conners
CJ Grey
A. Collen
L. Koch
McGessius
TS. Convers
Sherrer
W. B. Nichols
Ty W. Comstock
J. Hosengut
Pat. Julies
Miss Caulten
Dr Pierce S Favorite Prescription Promoted For Female Health
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a scientific remedy for uterine disorders and nervous symptoms in women. It claims to cure root causes by toning the feminine system, easing exhaustion, irritability, and anxiety, and includes a claim of improving sleep and digestion with the Pleasant Pellets.
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Ayo
Tyr. Pierce
Fietve
Pierce
Young ladiest race and three legged race results
Fragmented OCR text lists finishes in races including Miss Rose Moore first in the young ladies race with Misa G Schraute second and Miss Adeline Weumar third. Three legged races show winners Fd Marcheau and A B Cohen first, Tiinen and A Boni second, Cy Atty and Cavin third. Additional legged race results mention Kock am Bluwart first and D Kelier with Cometork second.
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Airs
Moore
D. Kelier
Cometork
A. Peres Lind
Leasuaud
Mortuary notices for Mrs Tacmipoon and Mrs Thompson
Mrs Eliay J. Tacmipoon and Mrs Milan J. Thompson, both 34, died yesterday at the Southwestern Insahe Waylon. The remains were shipped to Bastrop last night and accompanied by H. N. Hullnett, father of the deceased.
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Eliay J. Tacmipoon
Milan J. Thompson
Insahe Waylon
Bastrop
H. N. Hullnett
More Texes More Jobs Ad Attacks Judge Shook
An advertisement by Theodore Harris Campaign Commies denounces County Judge Phil Shook with unfounded mudsling and claims about county court dockets. The piece argues Shook’s tenure caused docket congestion and inflated San Antonio growth, urging voters to back Harris’s Deutschman slate.
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Theodore Harris
Swily Veutschman
Selig Peutschman
Phil. Shook
Everphindy
Ulee
Selig Deutschman
Midge Shook
Bexay County
Wsde
Deutschman
Texas
Central
Bla Court
Gexar_coumly alonid
Dallas
San Antonio
Ant
Harris
Mira
G. C
Jassie
Uy Dailis
Houston
Coubty Courts
Phil
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