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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
8
A public voting contest titled America by Sea and Land is highlighted, inviting participation and outlining the path to determine popular endorsement. Organizers urge reader engagement across communities to cast ballots and support local entries in the nationwide event.
News from Texas reports the drowning of 32 year old nun Walter Ligan while swimming in the Blanco River. details include a nearby cousin, and various regional items such as insanity adjudication for Mrs. RL Mathey, a house fire in Fort Williams territory, saloon disposals tied to political runs, a large water tank burst in Dodge, and other local incidents across Sherman El Paso Rosenberg Fort Bend Decatur San Augustine and Brownwood with multiple arrests, property sales, and gas finds.
A city ordinance bars new cemeteries within San Antonio limits and orders immediate removal of unauthorized interments. Violators face fines up to 200 dollars, with the death board empowered to disinter and reinter unauthorized burials. Mayor Pascal and City Clerk Fries signaled enforcement. includes a building directory note for prospective contractors.
A jumble of Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Christian church listings across San Antonio and nearby streets details service times, sermons, youth groups, and Sunday schools. Names include pastors like Rev. Greer and Rev. Hoon, with locations on Burnet, Austin Street, Main Street, and King William.
The ordinance establishes regulations for sewer and drainage systems and sidewalks and walks, detailing penalties for violations. It authorizes enforcement and outlines penalties for noncompliance and responsible parties.
City ordinance requires permits to lay sewers and mains in streets. applies to owners and contractors. city engineer to keep records and report private connections. violations incur fines. Passed July 3, 1903, signed Mayor Brian Caldagian, City Clerk Fred Fries.
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