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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

9

Antis Parade Prep For Anti Prohibition Demonstration

The Workingmen's Anti Prohibition club plans an elaborate parade and rally tomorrow night in the city. Speakers include RH Ward and W A Wursbach. T T Walder Haaven chairs. G N Reuter leads as grand marshal. Parade routes go from Marke and Alamo to Commerce and Main plaza then Dolorosa to City Hall and Military Plaza then Houston to Alatins plaza with mounted police leading. The second section features Workingmen's Anti Prohibition club members with a Drugs band. Paul Stettler expects 5000 marchers. torches and banners are noted. event aims to break up the prohibition mood.

Workingmen's RH. Ward W. A. Wursbach T. T. Walder Haaven G. N Paul Stettler Workingmen’s Tuna Hes

Auto Fire Destroys Mitchell Touring Car in Accident

A lighted ramp on a wrecked Mitchell touring car owned by J B Jones caused a gasoline tank explosion after 7 PM on River avenue. The $2000 auto was totally destroyed and injured owners J E Jones and GA Hall. The truck by a street car could not be moved, a danger signal was placed, and flames were extinguished.

J. B. Jones River Avenue Mitchell J. E. Jones GA. J. Halll Auto Ag Elto

Tie Exequtive Com B Hildebrand Wins July 26

In a court proceeding Judge J states Hildebrand has won on July 26 amid concerns over conspicuous qualities. the court refused further actions.

Hildebrand

MEW PLAN QUESTIONS

A 1908 inquiry asks if a county judge candidate received campaign funding assurances from backers including Brackenridge and Deutschman, and whether stated positions on prohibition align with these assurances. The document notes Belverde Texas and cites Alfred Toepperwein as the writer or procurer.

Turner and Outcats duel ends 21 to 18 in last minute

Turner team edged Outcats 21 to 18 as Scott nailed a late field goal to seal the win. Lohse led Turner scoring with Hutcheson close behind, while Scott directed the Quicests and Kerr added 8 points in a rough, veteran matchup.

Téath Works Turners Verein Ouleasta Kya Thuteh¢kon Caute Scott Oasis U Tha Herr Ano Lohse Heliever Neldo Hitle Fi Fecing Mauient Dyleasts

German car leads in around world race

Eydtkuhen East Prussia July 23 The German car in the New York to Paris race crossed the frontier this evening The American car which left Paris at 4 o clock yesterday morning was about 66 miles behind the German car It covered 420 miles to be among the largest box manufacturers in the state L Burnett Co 316 817 East Com street manufactures of all kinds of paper boxes and bags The firm employs thirty five to fifty people and ships to Louisiana Mexico and beyond

Eydtkuhen East Prucaia New York Maxon Garan L. Burnett Co East Com Aouth R. L. Burnett Tha Yy Lousiana Mexico FL Ja

Bananas Lead Market Amid Ready Supplies and Price Shifts

Bananas arrive by the car load and dominate the local fruit market at 20 cents per dozen. Peaches thin out with rising prices, several varieties scarce, including the Abertas. Indian peaches sell at 25 cents a basket or four for 80 cents. Japanese plums come in briskly and promise preservation quality. Figs remain plentiful at 10 cents a dozen, pomegranates steady at five cents each or three for 10 cents. Vegetables also show solid offerings.

Attorney General Opinion on Ballot Validity in Local Option Vote

Davidson King interprets a letter from Willacy chairing anti-prohibition forces stating a voter may mark both submission and total option questions on the same ballot. The opinion by Will A Morriss of The Light says such a ballot is legal and should be counted if it shows support for both submission and local option laws as applied to communities, distinct from statewide prohibition.

Algrney Davidson King Belator Sowa Willacy Will A. Morriss The Light John G. Willavy Austin Tex

Market Prices and Rail Bridge Progress Near Palestine

In Palestine Texas on July 24 reports show sweet potatoes at 10 cents per item and per peck, bee plants at 10 cents each, eggs at 25 cents a dozen, and plump pumpkins plentiful with good quality. First pile for the Trinity River state railroad bridge has been driven, speeding stream work. state road bonds subscribed and construction from Rusk to Palestine to finish within six months.

Palestine Tex Trinity River Rusk

Ballot Counting Question in Early Voting Policy

A voter faced four paragraphs on a ballot and debated whether erasing all but one would render the ballot legal. The issue centers on whether partial erasure affects validity and if the remaining marked choice should be counted under prevailing rules.

Lodge Meetings Tonight In Roara The Tha LG

Community groups in Roara host lodge meetings tonight with notices posted in local papers. Members from various organizations are invited to discuss upcoming events and planning for the season.

Masonic and Fraternal Halls Mentioned in City List

A fragmented OCR list cites numerous lodges and halls including Yookeee San Antonio lodge No. 9 ALO UW W., Harmonia lodge No. 1, Lone Star 4053, Odd Fellows hall, Scottish Rite Masons, Natchez tribe No. 4, Red Men's hall, Sun Houston camp No. 55, Woodman hall, and Servanteo Canales corp No. 2310, plus several K of P and K of Hy venues, in a miscellaneous location register.

San Antonio Alo Murray's Harmonia Lodge Hermann Lone Sunset Lodge K. of Hy Trades Connell Elk Lodge K. of P Pythian Hall Lone Star Odd Fellows Lo. R. M Red Men's Sai Houston W. O, Wa Woodman Servanuo Canales Corp W. Oo Union Hall

Blood Balm Promises Cure For Wide Range Of Ailments

An advertisement touts We Will Send Sample Showings of Blood Balm Botanic Blood Balm by Belson. It claims Botanic Binod flarm cures blood poison and rheumatism, promises relief for aches, ulcers, skin issues, and nervous debility, and sells in Bin Ane Tex by Bexar Drug Co.

Alec Belson Anetoni Tex Bexar Drug Co

Death claims Jacob Koerbel in San Antonio home

Jacob Koerbel age 70 died at 7 45 pm last evening at the residence of F Pasthe 705 avemuch in San Antonio after weeks of illness. A German native who came to the United States as a boy he lived in San Antonio over 69 years and joined the Confederate artillery under Maj Joseph D Sayers at the Civil War outbreak. He later returned to San Antonio and for years conducted a galeon.

Jacob Koerbel F. Pasthe Avemuch San Antonio Germany United States Joseph D. Sayers Texas

Will Raise Funds for Elks' Building

Officers were elected at a stockholders meeting of the Wika Fraternal Building Company held last night in the Elks rooms. The building work is progressing well and should be ready for occupancy within two months. An active campaign to raise funds for completion was approved. Brevens of Rockport and wife are guests at the Angelus.

Wika’ Fraternal Building Elks ’Era B. Wellér Preass Devi J. D. Guim Addit Gross J. Newcom John J. Stevens R. L. Hays J. Boyle John G. Fowler W. C. Berry Hugo Goodmian L. B. Clegg W. B. Hamilton Jr A Gugenheim Abre

Plain question addressed to local officials in advertisement

An advertisement presents a plain question addressed to Tom J. Newton, county attorney, and Chas Stevens, constable, requesting a formal response or action. The notice implies official duties or legal inquiry, and names the local offices involved in the communication.

Tom J. Newton Chas F Stevens

Obituary: Koebel Family Member Dies After Illness

The deceased, an uncle of Mrs. F Paseho and Mrs. William Schaub, died after years of poor health from kidney and bladder troubles. Survived by wife, sisters Mrs Henry Weber and Mrs Catherine Wrens, and brothers Reinhied Koerbel and Philip Koerbel. funeral tomorrow from Mr Pasche on Avenue B with Lutheran cemetery interment. A Krankenkaspen Verein member, he retired after business in Veramend building and Market street.

Veramend Soledad Street Hegan Market Street Meaps Med Koenbel Lraves Jowa Henry Weber Catherine Wrens Sony

Labor Day Queen Contest Leads With 1470 Votes

Mise Lillian Bimmermans holds the lead in the Labor Day Queen vote with 1470 ballots. Other contenders and vote totals follow in the tally shown, though names of those under 430 votes are withheld. The winner will be announced at the fairgrounds after the event on September 7. The prize is a gold watch valued at $100. V. Wierry and wife of Beaumont are staying at the Menger.

Mise Lillian Ydmmerlann A. 7i Hansen Anas Bettle Daniels Dara Hagemart Glilys Carpenter J. F. Broderfelt Lillian Bimmermans Lst Tabor

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