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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1908

Page

19

Jeffries The Pacilist Visit

Fragmentary OCR reads with garbled phrases about Jeffries and a pacilist visit. Mentions Burns Gover and a discussion of a heavy bert with a question of proper holder, unclear context and sequence.

Jeffries visits San Antonio amid boxing talk and plans

James J. Jeffries undefeated heavyweight champion visits San Antonio. He speaks on boxing life, hints at retirement, and comments on Nelson Gans and Burns as contenders. The Elks from Los Angeles note his calm, businesslike demeanor and readiness to stay in public view.

James J. Jeffries San Nelson-Gans Fle Mae Ang Gans Pamibhiber Barterinn Tommy Burns Jeffries Marty Elks Los Angeles Anil

Unknown remedy touts Rocky Mountain Tea in a drug ad

Fragmentary ad copy promotes Tolisters Rocky Mountain Tea from F N Drug Co promising health boosts. The garbled text suggests welcoming relief from illness but lacks clear product details or qualifications.

Sinca Rocky Mountain N. Drug Co

First Bexar Cotton for 1900 Ginned at Macdona

The first cotton ginned in Bexar County for 1900 were three bales grown by B. Wagon, produced at the Macdona gin near Medina River, about 1.5 miles west of Saxanton. The crop is two to three weeks earlier than last year and good for the first picking, with rain needed for a second growth.

Bexar Macleus Teka Medina -Tiver Sax Antonid B. Walgon

Doctor's dream of complete vital statistics system moves forward

Special to The Light from Austin Texas reports that Texas doctors and the State Health Department are gradually realizing a long sought plan for a complete vital statistics system. After years of legislative inaction and little funding, Dr Brumby appealed to county medical societies and built a workable, expanding network to collect births deaths and causes of death monthly. Monthly bulletins are issued and soon the department expects to map state mortality, morbidity and health trends in detail.

Austin Tex Texas Brumby de. Tabor Stuinby State Health Department Mahiria

Dreiss JE Improvement Club To Hear Street Bend Funding Report

The Dreiss JE Improvement Club will meet Wednesday at Starcke's ball to hear the committee report on planning a district bond issue for street improvements. Also noted is the Colored championship of Texas in Dallas today with a fashionably dressed crowd and Tailor sale ongoing at Model Tailor jinx 60, 118 Hast Houston Street.

Dreiss Hill Club Dreiss JE Starcke’s Texas Dallas Vean Antony Amdook Jinx Houston Streat

Next President May Completely Change Personnel of Supreme Court

Washington reports that three justices over retirement age and one near 70 could be replaced by a new president. Chief Justice Fuller is 75, Associate Justices Harlan and Brewer are 75, and Peckham will be 76. Rumors say the next administration may reshape the court to reflect the president’s views.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court Ravel Melville W. Fuller John M. Harlan Associat Algo David J. Brewer Rufus W. Peckham Supreme Bench United States Harlan Maxi Nist Bryan Pien Tait Homeé Mnén Supreme Hench Tatt Pulley Brewer Supreme ‘Court Supreme Chist Pul Jere Nine Mtr Brewer Edward D." White Mr. Harlan Mfr Peckham Justice Brewer Jumes McKeanna Mr. White Oliver Wendell Holmen Willam BR Day Ian Halmes Shallen William J. Moory Puller Transylvania University Frankfort Ashland Kentucky Louisville W. F. Bullock George H. Thomas Senate Washington Hayes Louisiana Commission United States Supreme Court Smyrna Agia Minor Josiah Brewer David Dudley Cyrus W Ivathe Stephen J. Pield Tle Supreme Baneh New York Albany Albany Academy Albany County Albany City Albany City, and In 1883 Was Elected A Juatica of the Suprema Court of Appenta Tbs Cleveland

Imperial Remedy Promises Permanent Eczema Cure

A dated 1908 advertisement touts Imperial Remedy as a clean anti septic liquid for eczema. It claims rapid pore opening and root-level action, with testimonials from Alpine Texas and other towns. Sold by boxar drug company in San Antonio and via a Houston lab.

Alpine Texas Law and Land Office Halbert Flying Lo Imperial Med. Co Houston Totany United Etates Express Iin Rerlal Medicine Co Boxar Drug Co San Antonio

Sailors Fight Saloon Petition Bias in County Office

A long, contested process to grant liquor licenses is outlined. The anti saloon league alleges county officials and lawyers influence petitions and endorsements, with claims that Frank R. Newton aids the league by delaying blnk endorsements and pressuring residents. The piece argues dual loyalties and calls the actions improper in a public notice style.

Frank R. Newton Ihe Ant-Sabor League Abs Anti Saloon League Coral Frank Nyelor AntSejona League

Langworthy Files for Bankruptcy in Federal Court

Romy Qsra Langworthy, local contractor, filed a petition in bankruptcy yesterday afternoon. Total liabilities are listed at 15 222.82 with assets 5929.93 and 2801.50 exempt. Creditors include Fred Hummert 10220 and City National Bank 336.69 among others. first creditors meeting set for July 21 in Referee Guy McFarland's office.

Romy+Qsra Langworthy Peago San Antonio Fred Hummert A. C. Dieimann Weat& Gutzeit City National Bank H. A

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