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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

7

Bla kely gets twenty one months for cannon theft

Clyde Blakely of the Ninth Infantry receives twenty one months for attempting to remove a cannon from Chaplain Dickson's lawn about four years ago. Fry, another man involved, escaped from a sentinel at Fort Sam Houston while serving his sentence. Local officials and candidates discuss the campaign and upcoming political exodus to the coast.

Clyde Hlakely Ninth Infantry Blakely Chaplain Dickson Fry Fort Sam Touston

Lindsey earns sheriff race honors amid grateful remarks

B D Lindsey, praised for a hard fought Bexar county campaign, says friends carried the victory. He acknowledges the effort of supporters and notes the bid was sustained from announcement to poll closure, with the headline making effort and energy of many helpers the defining factor.

Bexar County Hamilton Jon E. Trainer Constable Elect B. D. Lindsey Lindsey Saya Mr. Lindsey

19 Chinamen Deportation Car Passes Through Pacific

A carload of Chinamen was transported east of Houston on the Southern Pacific yesterday en route to San Francisco to be deported. The group consisted of 19 men in a car barred to prevent ingress or egress.

San Wraneheen Houston

Hungry mother and child found wandering in San Antonio

A white middle aged woman with a six year old child endured two days and nights without food while lost in San Antonio after detouring from a train bound for Thurbail near Fort Worth. Officer Guerrera provided money and secured funds from others to aid them as they awaited transport to relatives.

San Antonio Angal Guerrem Laredo Thurbail Fort Worth

Eighteen Join the Retailers at Latest Board Meeting

At the Retail Merchants Association board meeting eighteen new members were elected. May and June reports show membership rising to 350. August Muezen presided. new and present board members were listed amid revived enthusiasm. A resolution endorsed the bulk gates law and the movement to move commercial secretaries for fewer and better laws. The group praised the credit rating system and protections against account misuses. Delegates at Fort Worth convention passed resolutions on product guarantees and enforcement of the national pure food law. A garnishment law of at least 10 percent was favored. New members include W. A. Cardwell and others from multiple firms.

Retail Merchants’ Association Jine August Muezen John Kenney Adat Grasso Otte Roktieh J. Beugeh 0. Bragm Prank ‘Webber J. 1. Wosniz Protector Agiinat Fort Worth Tims Ingistrine Parcela Post

Births Reported From Multiple Families

To Mr and Mrs Edger Senay 622 Victoria Street July 78 four girls. To Mr and Mrs B Page Milligan Street July 23 four girls. To Mr and Mrs J Gulnar 208 Birth Street July 12 one boy and three girls. To Mr and Mrs GW Thomson 222 West Craig Place July 14 a girl. To Mr and Mrs J A Hamilton 227 Daniels Street July 27 a boy. To Mr and Mrs EH Scheleher 105 Krampkay Street July 20 four girls. To Mr and Mrs J Isaacs 1118 Garden Street July 25 two boys. To Mr and Mrs Jose Percy 411 South Ban Marvos Street July 24 two girls. To Mr and Mrs P J Hollman 418 Denver Boulevard July 24 one boy.

Edger Senay Victoria Strret B. Page Milligan Street Guldnar Birth Street GW. Thomson Weat Craig Place J. A. Hamilton Danials Street Eh. W. Scheleher Krampkay Street J. Isaacs Garden Street Jose Percy South Ban Marvos Street P.J. Hollman Denver Boulevard

Kenedy Merchant Sells His Business

Kenedy Texas July 29 Le Batt a general merchant here arranged to sell his business to the Bata Ryan colony and 2 charter has been sought of the secretary of state. The capital of the new enterprise will be 26 000. Those filing the charter are L B Knox of Florengila P B Cadwell of San Antonio C Wi Ryan of Millett J L Brown of Ruge and L Bath of Kenedy. The increased facilities are expected to bring much additional trade to Kenedy.

Kenedy Tex le Batt Bata Ryan Colony L. B. Knox Florengila P. B. Cadwell San Antonio C. Wi Ryan Millett

Man With Foot Amputated Found Near Houston

A Black man was brought in over the Southern Pacific from the coast last year with a foot cut off. He was taken to a city hospital after being found about 25 miles east of Houston. Officials believe he was injured while attempting to board a moving train.

Dent eGuiley Houston Tia

Brigade of Regulars March From Leon Springs to Fort Sam Houston

The regular troops at Leon Springs will march into the city next Sunday at 9 o'clock, assembling at San Perro Park before moving to Fort Sam Houston. About 2000 troops, led by General Albert L. Ay er, will form seven companies with headquarters and band from the Ninth Infantry, six from the Nineteenth, plus Third Cavalry and two Third Field Artillery batteries.

Leon Springs San Perro Park Fort Sam Louston Golduwn Albert. L. Ayer Ninth Infantry Nineteenth Infantry Third Cavalry Third Field Artillery Crane Jay Huston Svipp Cavalry T. Menoher Ar Lery Fort Sam Houston Llery Éril G Foxts Gifs Chenu Jibe Otter

The Well Dressed Lady and the Directoire Suit

A refined lady adopts a Directoire suit with good taste and select fabrics that are refined and becoming to her, as illustrated by Mc Donald's era style references.

Directoire Donald

Gold Ore Adorns Depot Cactus Bed

A pile of gold and iron ore lies in front of the Southern Pacific depot yard, presented by Barry Adams, keeper of the depot grounds. Joe Kneutz receives the ore via his friend HJ Ghitter of Camargo, who is visiting from Mexico. The heavy ore weighs down the display and is closely watched by observers.

Southern Pacific Barry Adams Joe Kneutx HJ. Ghitter Camargo Mexico Mi Ginther Kneltz

Burial Permits and Interment Records From Local Cemeteries

Burial permits list several deceased individuals with ages and causes, including Aritonty Marites who died July 27 and was interred in cemetery No 3, Mike Vertoline who died July 37 from tuberculosis, J. M. Beer who died July 26 from apoplexy, and Mildred North who died July 98 of cholera infantum. Interment locations include Ditcument cemetery No. 3 and Anstin, Texas, with related addresses and hospital notes.

Aritonty Marites Mike Vertoline Senna J. M. Beer Yenre Mildred North Soledad Street Anstin Texas

School board seeking agreement with Hall estate

A special meeting of the school board discussed Terrell Terrell attorneys and the Hall estate, aiming to resolve the donation terms and possible property reversion if default occurs. A committee was formed to negotiate with Hall estate lawyers while press scrutiny and secrecy concerns were addressed. The board ordered repairs if work did not start by August 4, and approved purchases and staffing changes, including resignations and reassignments.

Terrell & Terrell Hall Ghas. Bertrami Schrampr School Anne Yong Schum Sehramm Carrus Bee Sam J. Harris President Lipscomb Thettorneys G. J. Bertrand Hallé Natrte Echoul Bot Selummur Vigoroues

Big Wool Sale Report From Kerrville Captain Schreiner

Captain Charles Schreiner arrives from Kerrville to announce a major wool sale of 1,600,000 pounds from small growers at favorable prices. The sale marks one of the year’s largest private deals, underscoring strong activity in the wool market and farm commerce.

Charles Schreiner Kerrville

Dog ma ins Glail owner faces court over attack

A one year old girl was attacked by a dog in Austin Street. Mrs Dorling filed a complaint against Mrs Jackson owner of the dog. In municipal court a $10 fine was suspended on condition the dog be killed or removed within six years. The child received medical care and is expected to recover.

Carlos Bee Kawas Ashleys Reey Cline Tina Tias Pablo Cruz G. H. Bertrand Tatrvilla School Litzmeolves Hal Weless Worrice de Zavala School Carnap Eighth Street Austin Reats Mary S$. Ganhier Waa Gardener Ev. M. P. Gardner Oklahoma Una Hlatn Allhar Wia Oul- Hinnéea Efron H¢hcol Board W. W. Lipsernmh Pablo Croz Sam T.harris Edward Tynan Edgar Schramm Carlos A8 Dorling Austin Strogt Wade Jackson Austin Street

Loss property suit filed in Forty fifth District Court

A. B. Frank Company filed suit yesterday against Joseph Yuin, who runs a dry goods establishment on West Commerce fleet, seeking possession of goods valued at 971.45 dollars. The action arises from an unresolved dispute over ownership and control of the items.

A. B. Frank Company Forty Fifth District Joseph Yuin West Commerce

Arrest at A B Frane firm linked to petition data

A confidential petition alleges an employee at the A B Frane company last year possessed goody data and neony items. Constantin Charles Stevens is named in the document as unaware of the rightful recipients of the funds and the subtle items involved.

A. B. Frane Company Constantin Charles Stevens

Lodge Meetings Tonight Across City Lodges

Monroe lodge No. 424 F and A M Odd Fellows hall and San Antonio aerie Eagles hall announce scarce meetings the last three nights of the month due to fifth Wednesday and related scheduling. Most lodges avoid gatherings on those dates as they approach near absence before the next cycle.

Monroe Lodge Odd Fellows Hall San Antonio Aerie Eagles

Marriage Licenses Listed in City Guests at New Maverter

Samuel Mosely and Birdie L North Pedro Jimenez and Alargarit Martinex Francisco Martines and Eva Falcon Mae Staples and Paoint Staples of Mathis are in the city as guests of the New Maverter while 2 marriage licenses are recorded.

Samuel 2 Mosely Birdie L. North Pedro Jimenez Alargarit Martinex Francisco Martines Ev Ta Falcon

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