Who Will Win Six Great Trips Contest Vote Now
The Light announces a vacation contest with prizes including two trips to New York and two to Denver. San Antonio residents and especially women compete by subscription votes. Rules require nominees be local ladies, ballots published in The Light, and voting ends August 1 at 9 p.m. Subscriptions and certificates drive the tally, with business leaders counting final results.
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Al Jack Kil led by hammer death shocks New Orleans
Telegram from New Orleans reports the death of Allison Jack, known as Al, a prominent all round athlete formerly based in San Antonio. He was struck by a hammer during a July 4 track meet in New Orleans, fracturing his skull. Jack competed in track, football, baseball and wrestling, held Texas league umpire duties, trained principals in prize fights, and coached college teams before dying. his mother Mrs. Jack had died earlier in San Antonio.
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Revolution Sparks Mexican Letter From Austin Reader
A letter from a Mexican revolutionary to an Austin Texas editor, dated June 26 1908, advocates liberty for Mexico and condemns oppressors. The message calls for justice and vows to continue hostilities until freedom is won, despite personal risk and family hardship.
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Prohibition Support Voiced by Bishop Johnston in St. Pauls
San Antonio reports Bishop Johnston of the Texas Diocese at St. Pauls Church Government Hill declares support for prohibition. He admits previously opposing such a measure but now sees necessity, warns that without law observance, Texas could face anarchy and warns liquor interests may spend heavily to influence voters. He calls for firm action and accountability from corporations and individuals.
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Is Found Dead in Unfinished Sylvan Park Home
The body of T. C. Wilmeth was found in the attic of an unfinished residence in Sylvan Park about seven last night. Coroner and county physician attributed death to heart disease. no injury noted. Wilmeth, a cousin of J. H. Thompson, came from Alvarado intending San Antonio as home. wife and four children survive. Remains to be buried in Alvarado after funeral plans with Burnett Undertaking company.
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Alvaride
Births Reported With Several July Baby Announcements
A girl was born July 4 to Afr. and Mrs. Ad. Goolaby of 129 Lafitte Street Hoy. A child born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Thas J. Lecomte of 21h East Cevallos Street. A baby boy born July 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Benson of 106 Belvin Street.
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Fleet Leaves On Long Cruise From San Francisco
San Francisco ships set sail on a world voyage as the battleship fleet departs today marking the harbor’s quietest day since Armistice crowds. The fleet is expected to weigh anchor near 2 p.m. for Honolulu, its first stop on the global cruise.
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Iron Bridge Alterations in San Antonio Texas 1903 Bid Notice
Advertisement notes bids for Iron Bridge alterations over the San Antonio River at Houston Street. Bids due July 25 1908 with $250 cash deposit. Specifications call for lowering grade about two feet and an intermediate deck low truss span of 110 feet carrying two street car tracks. City reserves right to reject all bids. For details contact City Engineer Tryan Callahan.
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