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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

5

Voter locations uncertain for Saturday primary

W. W. Walling reports polling site changes for next Saturday's primary. No. 4 remains undecided with last election location under consideration in a block as a possible venue. Precincts across the country are being reviewed for vacant buildings before finalizing polling locations. The campaign for the anti prohibition ticket heats up with a torchlight rally Friday led by the Workingmen's Anti Prohibition era.

W. W. Walling Walkoy Tepo Walling C. L. Bass Bettie Hass Bass Beaumont Fence Wokingmen San Antonio Alamo Plaza

Artesian Well in City Builds Strong Flow at 46 Feet Depth

Flowing 1,000,009 gallons a day, the artesian well on Avenue D in the city is pronounced the best since the Thomas H. Gray well on Loxaya Street. Brought in at 10:30 this morning by J. P. Benkendorfer after three days of drilling, the six inch diameter well shows a rising flow and garners praise from Col. Gibbs and onlookers. Government interest may lead to a federal building water supply well nearby.

Gokonel C. G Avenue D Jn Us 3. P. Benkendorfer Rena Kendorfer Inohow Benkennarfer Thomas H. Gray Loxaya Street Gibbs Gillbs D. A. Kirk Agena Washington, D. C Federal Regarc Festeral

Blast maims Dallas man in post office gas explosion

Special to The Light Fork Worth Tex July 21 Major C C Billett chief of the money order department at the post office was seriously injured by a gas explosion in the large wall of the post office. He entered the big safe to procure papers, struck a match and the blast followed injuring him about the head and face but officials expect he will recover

Fork “Worth Tex C. C.billett Post Offier

Deer a Pest to Texas Farmers

An Austin correspondent reports deer causing massive crop damage across Texas farms. Farmers complain deer devour potatoes and forage aggressively, hindering harvests. Authorities including attorneys general and game wardens are urged to find solutions, as traditional fencing and hunting prove insufficient.

Williams to be carried to scaffold on stretcher before execution

In Bexar County Jail Don Williams faces execution next week for the Omar Turner killing. He was injured by a rock during an escape attempt and will be strapped to a stretcher for the gallows as doctors report limited movement due to fractures and a leg injury.

Willims Nesta Bexar County Omar J. Turner Todlay Borrey Gays Berrey Williams Dr. Berrey St Peter Glin Fer Wil Mans

Soldier Thomas Richards Detained as Deserter at Fort Sam

Thomas Richards of Troop G Valra Cavalry was arrested by Constable Henry Permenter at Segulo after leaving Leon Springs on July 1 with horse and gear. He is confined at Fort Sam Houston pending trial. prior to arrest he allegedly rode into town, boarded a freight train, and attempted to evade authorities.

Thomas Richards Valra Cavalry Henry Permenter Segulo Richards Leon Springs Kinney Wight Fort Sam Houston Manneuvering Qrrestoil Ab Segiin

Joy in Schecher Home Welcomes New Daughter

A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Hr W Schecher at 105 Krempkin Street. Mr Aghecher serves as an anchorman for Astonia Trantida Company, according to the household notice.

Schecher Hr W. Schecher Krempkin Atcest Aghecher Astonia Trantida Company

Fatal head on crash on electric car near Aurora

Nearly 46 persons injured, many likely fatally, after a head on collision between two electric cars near Aurora, four miles north of the city. The impact at dawn scattered passengers across the tracks and into ditches as the crowds were evacuated to hospitals.

Aurora Wyin Chlugo Lovedate

Thief After Custody In Et Lou is Local Burglary Case

The sheriff's allies report a police communication from Et Louis Missouri stating that the suspect eluded authorities has been located. The burglary targeted the home of Clay Connelly on Monterey Street, with entry about seven o'clock at night while a saloon downstairs was crowded. $1400 in cash and jewelry were taken.

Et Lous Elblé Clay Connelly Clay Connidly Monlerey Street

Son shoots father in Grapevine tragedy

Reports from Fort Worth Texas state R A West of Grapevine in Tarrant County was accidentally shot by his 18 year old son James as he pried the hammer of a revolver. The weapon exploded striking the elder West in the neck and causing death within minutes. James West is under arrest but expected to be released.

Fork Worth Tax R. A Grapevine Tarrant County James Buttis

Vilas Easier Sums Doctor Vilas Easier Says

Madison Wis July 21 report says Nam Vilag former senator suffers brain hemorrhage and rests easily per physician statement. Patient condition described as stable and treatment plan outlined with rest and careful monitoring.

Madison Wis Wit- Nam Vilag

Woman Charged In Heavy Pitcher Attack on Wife

A. Grigsby was arrested in Palestine Texas on July 21 charged with attacking his wife with a heavy pitcher and striking her on the head, police report indicates possible fatal injuries.

Palestine Tex A. Grigsby

Texas River Rampage Flood Claims Widespread Impact

A flood across Texas rivers surged today with rising waters overflowing banks and extending inland. Officials report rapid water level increases threatening homes and infrastructure, while rescue teams monitor affected communities and coordinate evacuations as the situation develops.

Pleads For Life Of Son In Court Fracas

A group of three women, Doe Williams and two sisters, stormed District Attorney Baker’s office before noon pleading for leniency for their condemned son. The women interrupted proceedings, shouted prayers, and forced officers to intervene, drawing a chaotic scene in the grand jury area as Capt. Trainer ordered them out.

Ker Doe Williams Baker Grand Jury Donne Sherif Allernes Baker Arthy Baker Williams Bakes Kadashad Aly Cav Trainor

Two New Members Initiated at Rex Camp Meeting

At the Rex camp of the Western Wonders of America last night two new members were initiated. The ceremony followed by a brief meeting with attendees noting the solemnity of the rite and welcoming the newcomers to the group.

Rex Ameria

Only Light Returns Girl to Her Home

Dazed and feverish Miss Maval meitnight Ineph Yearaid daughter of Rev. Nes J.C. WH. McKnteal returned to her home after wandering dazed on the streets. She explained she left home after being told to pass down her look while reading and spent a sleepless night in fear, meeting no friendly passersby until Mrs. Russey sheltered her and showed The Light account of her disappearance.

Maval Nes J.C McKnteal Masai Atrest Plistack Mhuire Sheener Wicturg Mitte Russwy Avene BR Thias Vravis Jwhiteman

Local Weather Report for San Adelonto and Vicinity

Cloudy conditions with a low of 72 and high of 92 degrees. Temperature records today compare with last year, noting variations as observed by the weather office.

San Adelonto Tonlatt

Houston Street Pavement Debate Favors Asphalt

City street committee and Houston street property owners push for asphalt pavement after weighing bids and costs. Mayor Callaghan and Aldermen back asphalt but fret over price, with engineers to supply foundation and cement cost figures. A. Le Hart and Col. Gibbs advocate asphalt while talks consider brick with concrete filler as an alternative. A follow up meeting set as Traction representative in St. Louis awaits Trinidad product figures.

Houston Sail Callaghan Col. C C. .Gibbs San Antonio Cah Jeghan Mauermiann Lockwood W. Bo Tuttle Kat St. Loui Trinidad Tata Forenoen Houston Street A. le Hart Col. Gibbs

De Zavala School Inspected Ahead of Board Approval

Superintendent Lukin and board president Lipacamb inspected the new De Zavala school this morning. The building committee recommended acceptance at the upcoming board meeting.

de Zavala School Lukin

War About to Be Declared in Central America

Fragmentary report from Guatemala City dated July 21 claims imminent war declarations. Mentions Iron Nigar, Honduras, and American Alatos with unclear motives and references to a del atte and flotations amid weathered names and garbled phrases.

Guatemala City Iiformation Iron Nigar Honduras Sentgal

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