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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

4

Maverick to donate Alamo cannon relic to museum

William H Maverick will present one of five cannons unearthed near Gibbs building at Houston Avenue D to the Alamo relic collection. The remaining four cannons will be kept by members of the Maverick family.

William H. Maverick Gibbs Houston Atrent Avenue D Alamo Maverich Fam G. F. Stemund Cantionadt WM. IE. Cowley Stemund William Chaste G. F Sigmund

Burglars Enter Saloon on East Commerce Street

Night burglars entered St Wells saloon at 62 percent East Commerce Street by forcing an open door. The cash register and about two dollars in change were stolen. Police were notified. Frohsing Saengerverein dance mission garden Sunday July 19. Admission 25 cents.

St .Wells Commerce Street Easi Rallce Frohsing Saengerverein Dance Miesion Garden

A Walther Arrests and Youths Charged

Avil Walther, about three years old, was in Inia custody yesterday afternoon and charged by the privilege with receiving and concealing stolen property. The arrest followed that of several alleged boys, who face related charges.

A. Walther Avil Walther Inia Prigive Sitlen Walther

Campaign Chatter on the Fly in Bexar County race

Amid party names and slander, voters weigh the Cal laghan Shook Coy ticket and its rival anti prohibition bloc. The county race, primaries next Saturday, and May municipal contest hinge on endorsements and alleged loyalties.

Bexar County Cental Democratic Anti

End the officers were placed in custody

The report states that the officers were placed in custody following the incident, with authorities detailing the sequence of events and the current status of investigations pending charges or further action.

End

Fishing Party Returns From Far Trip

An eight man fishing party including Davis Joe Knoilz and Gusinulin returned last night from the Selterland Springs region reporting good fishing. They brought back a fine string of bass and other fish with them.

Davis Joe Knoilz Gusinulin Telp Ter Sitherland Uiem Baga

Burglary Reported at C. Horan & Co Store

A burglary was reported at the C. Horan & Co store. Unknown intruder entered the premises and stole items, triggering police investigation. No injuries reported. Local investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing store security footage.

Lillian Back to Jail After Arraignment

Tian Gondinan, one of three female prisoners who fled Thursday night from the city jail, was recaptured by Officer Galan and returned to the lockup. She was arraigned in police court this morning on vagrancy charges and fined $10. The other two inmates remain at large.

Tian Gondinan Galan

German immigrant applies for citizenship papers

Gustav Kredel, a 29 year old native of Tanger bueke Germany, filed in federal court this morning for intent to obtain citizenship papers. He has lived in the United States since February 1, 1908 and resides at Jones over.

Gustav Kredel Tangerbueke Germany Jone Over

Transfer Clerk Appointment at Sunset Passenger Station

Denk 8 M Gaines arrived this morning after the service. On Monday John Francis will assume duties as transfer clerk with office at Sunset passenger station. The appointment reflects ongoing reforms in local rail services in San Antonio.

Denk M. Gaines Vision Jouk Monany John &. Francis Sunset Sal Antonio

Boys Furnish Bond Amid Store Warlp larized Incident

Three boys Lyons Ross Newton and Ernest Berlotti were arrested yesterday on charges of warplarizing a store at 0 Ho ran at Co on Austin street. They waived an examining trial before Justice Ben Fisk this morning and bonds were fixed at $300 each with Ross Newton noted as furnishing.

Toy Lyons Ross Newton Ernest Berlotti Horan Austin Street Ben Fisk

Mrs Gravis Recovers After Health Setback

Mrs. Gravis who recently faced a serious health episode on South Mores Street has recovered enough to delay a Corpus Christi trip with her sister Mrs Hampton. A Prohibition Submission Rally featuring G Rankin of Dallas, a noted speaker, is planned for Saturday evening at 8:20 to discuss submission and prohibition. all are invited.

Rankin Dallas

Touring Germany Pair Reports Fine Time in Berlin

Mr and Mrs Czy Proegel of this city write home from a tour of Germany saying they are having a fine time and that it is quite good there. They mention being in Berlin and note the trip includes a Mexican supper for the Sacred Heart choir Barclay July 19 from 6 to 8 30 pm with refreshments and airing by various candidates.

Germany Czy Proegel Froa Gus Berlin

Sail, Swim and Fish Expedition Plans Unveiled

The article outlines a voyage by GQeiburt, Paw Anderson and Hers man Gelébeck who will depart tomorrow for Port Layac n. They plan to charter a boat, stock it with provisions, sail across the bay to Sandy Paint, camp there, and return with a tanned complexion.

Gqeiburt Paw Anderson Hersman Gelébeck Port Layacn Gshlead

Goes East to Buy for New Dry Goods Store

Emil Blum plans a buying trip to secure stock for a forthcoming dry goods and clothing shop. He will visit St. Louis New York and Chicago markets to select merchandise for the city business.

Emil Blum Southern Pacific Tollay Blim St. Louis New York Chicago

Elks Party Heads to Coast for Convention

A party from Elis arrived at Dirllis for a convention and met leaders including Glarkaon of Corpus Christi G I Lawn of W Smith of Saginaw and Cochran of Columbia Wenn. After a brief stay they will proceed to Corpus Christi and Portport.

Elks Elis Harelage Dirllis Freluden T Glarkaon Corpus Christi G. I. Lawn W. G. Smith Saginaw, Mien Columbia Wenn Corpus Chiristi Tockport

Pay Day on the Sunset Incherday Automobile Wages

A garbled report notes a pay day on the Sunset line with disruptions and illicit payments. It mentions an amount around $0,090 and refers to a car arrival impacting operations. The text is fragmented and unclear about dates or exact events.

Beating Schedule At Cleveland 18 The Y M C A Aeronuts

Fragmentary report notes the Y M C A Aeronuts achieving a 300 mile day near Cleveland with a late arrival and ongoing effort to beat the day’s schedule. Names and precise places are unclear due to OCR issues, but the feature highlights aviation pace and timekeeping pressures.

Clevnland Y. M.C Rie Great Ashipduln Clevsland Beiten

Anaseneir Big Tent Theater Airdome Show Tonight

The Big Tank Theater Airdome presents a stage show by Dr. Stews featuring hypnotic feats. Audiences witness last night’s act where a young man had a tooth extracted on stage with no pain reported. Tomorrow’s feature promises a rock breaking test under hypnosis with a participant made to lie still.

Airdome Big Tank Theater Stews Stewart Ws San Antonio

Lyric Vaudeville Bill Featured at Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theater at 337 East Houston Street presents this afternoon and tonight a lively vaudeville program. The Kennedys draw crowd as emcees, with emcee Em Kauhmann entertaining with cake routines and parodies. Fred Kinney offers a patriotic song, Miss Morris the localist adds singing, and two reels of movi ng pictures provide comic relief throughout the show.

Kennedys Kauzhman Fred Kinney Rei White Garrick Garrick Theater Eust Hous Ton Street Miss Morris

Funeral of F. M. Shaw Held at West Woodlawn

Funeral services for F. M. Shaw, longtime Texas rancher, were held at his family residence 483 West Woodlawn Avenue with Rev. J. D. Mazen officiating. Pallbearers included Dr. Amos Graves Sr and J. T. Wood Hull. Interment at Dignawily Cemetery followed. Mr. Shaw died after a weeklong illness contracted on his Carrizo Springs ranch. He was 70 years old, survived by his wife and siblings, and had lived in Texas since birth, engaging in cattle, ranching, and related work. A special train carried mourners from San Antonio to the service.

F. MM. Shaw M. Shuuw Faleluck West Woodlawn Avenue D. Mazon Travis Park Methodist Episcopal Church Stonorary Amos Graves Sr George W. West W. J. More Clan W B. Blacker Lane Taylor Brown Thomas A. West John Tt. Blacker J.T. Wood Hull H. Jones A. &. Mitchell W. TH. Jonoine W. J. Moore, Jr J. Weathernot Kincaid Dignawily Mr. Law Carrizo Springs Amos Graves San Antonio J. AL Shaw Font Worth Dn Ang- UN Mr. Shaw Warriors Travis County Aus Mn Texra Aus

Judge Shook's Absence Questioned in 1907 Meeting

Frank R. Newton advertises that Judge Phil W. Shook did not desert office during the financial panic. He cites court minutes showing Shook marked absent at the November 2 1907 Commissioners' Court meeting when counsel was hired to protect county interests after the failure of the county depository to cash warrants.

Phil W. Shook Judge Shook Commissioners’ Court Seid Shook Aid 1

Doc Williams and Pardons Board Report Do Not Halt Execution

The pardons board advised against commuting the death sentence of J Williams known as Doc Williams for the murder of Thomas Tarver. Williams, unpersuaded by the board's stance, insists on maintaining his innocence and plans to face the scaffold, while his lawyer Greenley urged confession as a possible path, though Williams remains resolute. The governor is expected to act per pardons board recommendations, making an imminent hang date likely.

J Williams Doc Williams Thoms J. Tarver Willian the Light William Wae Turner Wilthaits Greenley Sean Willams Williams Witams Williamenase Campbell Pardona

Soldier Verse From Fort Sam Houston Ward Backs Duty

A wartime trench poem reflects enlisted life at Fort Sam Houston. Trooper WIM. H. DAY of Troop L writes of pay, chow, and the common soldier’s fate, questioning mercy in heaven for soldiers and critiquing court martial fears and daily grind. Edith Mad to adds a brief domestic fragment.

Ava Sam Houston Way Gabriel Saint Peter Sam Houston Cavaler

Births Reported for Afra and Beles Families

Birth announced for a daughter born July 1 to Afra and Beles. and a son born July 15 to Mr. Sam Gata at 298 Arcinlega Street. Names and details appear in the public notice style with local addresses and dates.

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