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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
4
A woman on a Hot Walter car at the Houston Navarro corner yesterday morning reported losing a watch. Passengers searched the area but the time and place were not found.
The Owls will be first fitted in San Antonio next Tuesday at Wks hall. Over seven months on the charity roll, and organizers expect candidates to present themselves for initiation on the first night to double that figure.
A birthday anniversary for Dr A F Lange and Mr Covington was celebrated yesterday with a forenoon gathering of friends and an afternoon automobile ride. The notes mention ages 58 and 34 and an annual ball planned for Tuesday July 21 with tickets at 50c and music by Artz. ladies free.
The St Vincent de Paul society held a meeting at St Josephs orphanage to discuss organizational affairs. The apostle group dedicated to charitable purposes is flourishing with growing membership. The meeting concluded yesterday with remarks on ongoing support and activities.
In Back to Jail a luncheon was held by the sisters in charge of the orphanage. K McKinnon alias Dilworth was arrested by Constable Stevens yesterday on a road from Gonzales where mates were sought for forgery. Deputy Sheriff Gene of Gonzales reached San Antonio this morning and brought him back this afternoon.
The Lyric opened a new circuit with a hit bill drawing one of the season’s largest crowds. Variety praises the act list including The Caset Broad and Leonard and Phillips, while Sullivan Coasts streaks promise habitual Lyric visits. Also, Big Tent Theater Airdome announces closure to Aug 3 for new stock company headlined by Sylvia Summers and Richard Lester. A Democratic Anti Prohibition club endorses local county offices with list of candidates.
Readable reminiscences about San Antonio figures include a cramp mishap solved by fast medicine delivery from Fischer's drug store and a music celebrity’s visit to Houston street. The artist sought a Lombega style piano, misnaming it before confirming a Kranich and Bach instrument at Bon Antonio Music for a week-long stay.
Special report from Fort Worth Texas notes a Fort Worth light bank inquiry from Cedar Rapids Iowa about Josephine O Neill formerly at Tarrant County poor farm. She is now heiress to about a half million dollars after a grandfather’s will.
J. F. Rollins a prominent Galiforgia fruit grower died yesterday at 42 after a long illness. He came from San Jose two years ago with his wife for the benefit of his health and was from a wealthy California family, grandson of Governor Hollins. Survived by his widow and brothers. Remains to be taken to San Jose for burial.
Joe Welter former San Antonian now in El Paso had an arm severed when a coupling mishap in the El Paso and Southwestern yards caused cars to back onto him. He lost the arm below the shoulder, survived initial surgery, and is reported as doing as well as can be expected. Welter, age about 30, is brother to Leonard Welter and has a wife and several children in El Paso.
Dr J Binley H B Edwards L Ceyi and Silva Heimann narrowly escaped serious injuries while automobiling on the loop road near Herg's mill when a tire exploded causing the big touring car to swerve and eject the occupants. All escaped unharmed except Dr Eindley slightly hurt. An auto wheel was wrecked but the machine sustained little damage. A separate incident saw Dr Frank Barber collide with a Chesitreat car track on Howaton and Main avenues while his car was being driven and track work lacked a lantern, sending the machine to the garage for repairs.
Lodge meetings are listed for Peete San Antonio Lodge No. 216 and multiple fraternal groups at various halls including Elks, Knights of Pythias, Masons, Woodmen and Spanish War Veterans venues. The notice specifies tomorrow afternoon for Myrtle Grove No. 7 and other lodges at Woodmen and Red Men halls.
The weather bureau predicts cloudy skies and showers tonight with a general low pressure area over most of the Misalagipi valley. Tobin Hil Laurel Heighla observed a heavy shower yesterday afternoon in the northwestern city, while the rest remained dry as temperatures rise across the region.
Report from Parrengern arriving via Colba states areas remain under martial law. On July 16 the revolution had not reached nearby, with streets closed to the public at night and no one allowed on the avenues after dark.
The De Zavala school was accepted this morning by the building committee of the school board. Steps will be taken to place desks in the new building to ensure readiness for fall opening.
Special to the Light from Austin on July 2 notes county variation figures sent to the controller showing Therenson Haile county rising from 2.5 million to 6 million dollars, Wilbarger from 4 million to 8 million, Foard adding 1.5 million and Waller up 1 million.
A community rally and free barbecue are set for Thursday July 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. five miles east of the county courthouse at Gonzales crossing on the Balad and obo mts east of Lao Bem Brick Run. Local leaders will speak on educational and constitutional topics with several notable Texas figures and university educators among the speakers. Teachers and education supporters are invited.
At an antiprohibition meeting presided by I M Garga, about 500 Mexican American citizens attended at Union hall Saturday night and endorsed candidates for county offices. Arthur W Seelingson for judge Fifty seventh judicial district, Theo Harris for assistant judge, Charles P Sievers for county attorney, Tom J Newton for county clerk, Frank R Newton for constable, James Md Willan for sheriff.
In the matters of P. G. Maiti and Alexander Cravey, bankruptcy cases, real estate and notes were ordered sold. The trustee, D. F Lang, will liquidate assets via private sale or public sale within 20 to 30 days, with expected proceeds around 10,000 to cover obligations. Several local names and places appear in the proceedings.
Claims reveal tensions in a jail escape amid a guard’s discharge for opening a cell door. The condemned Williams allegedly faced risk as authorities debate procedures and safety measures, while investigators consider competing accounts from guards Wegel and Heffers and Williams. Several individuals from Buffalo, Texas, weigh in from the Hexer location as the case proceeds.
A 13 year old boy reportedly stole stocks bonds and other securities valued at 310,000 from the federal building as Thurford attended a trial in the United States court. Police learned of the theft today.
Wim H Tutt attended the dedication of the Germantown courthouse near Hot Springs Virginia five miles from there. He spoke on the administration of justice by a court. News that the Republican presidential candidate Makie Anders would attend drew Virginians from across the region.
State Health Officer Brombey returned from west Texas towns and reports much typhoid existing there due to lack of water works and sewerage and careless handling of wells and creeks.
Markets show slight moves in cotton and grain with bids for No 2 and No 3 varieties. Trading notes include opening highs and lows, with minor percentage shifts and a few price points from the Missouri market in the July session.
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